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Why New Phones Are Just Like New Girlfriends

When you get in a new relationship, things start out amazing. You discover new things together. You expand your horizons. You spend as much time as you can together. You love to hold them. It’s all very exciting! But am I talking about a new relationship with a person… or a phone? CollegeHumor poked fun…

In case you were wondering, Apple just pushed out an update for iOS (v 6.1.4) with an “Updated audio profile for speakerphone”.

The Department of Defense is planning to approve Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and Apple’s iPhone and iPad for government agency use. Maybe they’ll replace some of the 470,000 BlackBerrys they currently use…

Bloomberg: Jony Ive iOS 7 Changes Are So Major They’re Causing Delays

We’re already confident that the next release of iOS will be full of Jony Ive, but now Bloomberg is reporting that his software overhaul is so massive it could cause iOS 7 delays. https://gizmodo.com/report-theres-going-to-be-a-lot-of-jony-ive-in-ios-7-484762156 Citing sources “with knowledge of the matter”, Bloomberg suggests that Ive’s demands could see the software “at risk of falling behind,”…

Athlete Tweets About His Love for the Galaxy S4 from an iPhone

David Ferrer, the 4th ranked tennis player in the world right now (which probably makes him the best tennis player you never heard of), made a silly unforced error off the tennis court today: he tweeted about how happy he is with his new Samsung Galaxy S4 from… his iPhone. Whoops! Like how BlackBerry spokesperson…

Feed Wrangler: A Great iOS Reader Replacement for a Price

While yes, the grieving process takes time, if you’re still too busy bemoaning the imminent death of your beloved Google Reader, you’re going to find yourself in a bind when it finally gets put out of its misery later this summer. Replacements abound, and there’s no question that $19 price tag is going to be…

Laser-Cut MacBook Lids Are More Stunning Than Stickers

Visit any tech-heavy conference and you’re bound to find a sea of MacBooks covered in clever decals playing up the glowing Apple logo on the lid. But a sticker only offers so much customization; if you really want your hardware to stand out you need to take things to the next level with a custom-cut…

The Next Killer Feature in Smartphones

For a long time now, our smartphones have been getting more and more, well, smart. They do more things. You probably haven’t beaten your phone at chess in years. And the race to cram increasingly granular, eventually useless, features into them has defined the past few years of phone making. Except the next big waypoint…

Belkin’s Mythical Thunderbolt Express Dock Is Finally Here

Nearly 600 days have passed since we first swooned over Belkin’s Thunderbolt Express Dock all the way back in September 2011. (Really, it’s been 595 days, but who’s counting?) Well today, the long-promised, and long-delayed multi-port I/O hub for Macs is a thing you can actually buy. It’s available this morning at Belkin.com for $300.…

Report: There’s Going to Be a Lot of Jony Ive in iOS 7

With Jony Ive in the driver’s seat for iOS 7, the scent of change is on the breeze. Change itself is inevitable, it’s just a question of how much. And according to 9to5Mac’s sources, the answer to that question is “a lot.” According to several unnamed sources who have been briefed on the upcoming iOS…

The iPhone Is One of the Best Google Phones You Can Buy

The addition of Google Now to the iOS App Store has granted iPhone owners access to one of Google’s most useful products. But it did something else, too. It made the iPhone a better Google phone than the vast majority of Android phones you can buy. https://gizmodo.com/google-now-for-iphone-and-ipad-its-here-and-its-gre-484296181 The Android Experience Let’s be clear right up…

Google Now for iPhone and iPad: It’s Here, and It’s Great (UPDATED)

Rumors have been swirling that Google Now (the Big G’s super-useful personal assistant application) would be coming to the search page on Google.com, but surprise! Our friends on iOS are getting the love first. Starting today, Google Now will be rolled into the Google Search app for iPhone and iPad. https://gizmodo.com/google-might-change-google-com-and-make-using-the-inter-5995205 Google Now, for those…

Undercover Cops Are Selling iPhones On The Street To Get People To Stop Buying Stolen iPhones

In San Francisco police are trying a new tactic to disincentivize people from buying stolen iPhones: they’re trapping them in undercover stings. Wearing plain clothes, the officers are going around certain city areas and selling iPhones which they readily indicate are stolen. When someone tries to buy one, they make an arrest. The goal is…

Drawnimal, Netflix, and More

Adults shouldn’t have all the fun. This week’s set of iPad apps includes something for the kids as well as a beloved, improved toy all your very own. Drawnimal: It seems kind of ridiculous to integrate an iDevice into crayon and paper drawing time. Some things are sacred. But for kids who are addicted to…

Drippler, FocusTwist, Akatu, and More

Take beautiful shots, drink responsibly, cover up bodily functions, and improve your phone. Sound like an unattainable amount of multitasking? Not really, if you have this round of the best iPhone apps of the week to assist you.

Drippler: Turn Your Phone Into the Best Damn Phone It Can Be

Already a favorite among Android users, Drippler’s highly helpful, personalized suggestions and tips are finally making their way into the hands of iPhone users everywhere. What does it do? Takes note of your iPhone model and carrier, then comes up with a feed of all the newest phone fixes, apps, and other goodies it thinks…

Twitter for Mac Is Finally Updated for the First Time in Over a Year

After an absurdly long silence, Twitter has finally announced an admittedly small set of updates to its OS X client. And at this point, we’ll take what we can get. Among the improvements, the Tweet compose box now includes a convenient button for easier photo-sharing—photos that are finally getting the full Retina support they so…

Akatu Fake Shower: Drown Out Embarrassing Bathroom Sounds With a Fake Shower App

Whether you just started dating someone or are hanging out a friend’s, you’re generally going to prefer that they not hear the symphony of sounds you’re making in the bathroom. Sure, you can turn the shower on as a ruse—but our planet is strained enough as is. Fortunately for both you and Mother Earth, Akatu…

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Camera Versus the Competition

Last month, we tested the best smartphone cameras out there and declared the HTC One’s ultrapixel camera the master of all. Now it’s time to see how the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z measure up. https://gizmodo.com/htc-one-ultrapixel-camera-versus-the-competition-5990360 Today, we’re comparing the cameras on five top smartphones: The Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z, HTC…

A Look Inside Afghanistan’s Almost-Apple Store

Fake Apple stores are nothing new. China has a slew of them, all polished and shiny, appearing almost as if they are the genuine article at a glance. Quartz dug up some details on Afghanistan’s (fake) Apple store, and though it’s a bit more frumpy than most, it still gets the job done. https://gizmodo.com/fake-chinese-apple-store-looks-amazingly-real-5822918 Located…