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Apple is reported to be desperately recruiting ex-Google Maps staff. There’s a surprise! [TechCrunch]

The Definitive Comparison of Google Maps vs Apple Maps In One Single Image

Apple Maps on iOS 6 is really bad when compared to Google Maps on iOS 5. It has misled people aplenty, the magic flyby is a horror show, and even Apple had to acknowledge it sucks. But nothing comes close to this, the definitive graphic comparison between Google Maps and Apple Maps. Enjoy! [Thanks Eduardo…

Watch the iPhone 5 Get Shot with a .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle

Hey, you know what would be a nice, cathartic response to the tsunami of iPhone 5 coverage? Shooting it with a giant ass Barrett .50 caliber sniper rifle. Our old friend Rated RR pumped a few humongous rounds into the phone, and it held up surprisingly well, considering it had been shot with .50 caliber…

Does Your New iPhone 5 Scratch Easily?

So, you’ve got the new iPhone. You’ve been downloading apps all weekend. It’s a joy to use. But… we’re hearing some reports that suggest the latest iPhone picks up scratches faster than data flows through its new Lightning connector. Some folks are saying that their phones have picked up plenty of scratches on the back…

The Weirdest Thing People Hate About the iPhone 5

There are many issues one can reasonably have with the iPhone 5. That overpriced dock connector. An inexcusably bad Maps app. Even the fact that it’s a little, well, boring. But there’s no way Apple could’ve anticipated this particular backlash: https://gizmodo.com/f-ck-that-goddamn-iphone-adapter-costs-30-bucks-5942710 That’s right. Just two days in, and iPhone 5 buyers have already decided that…

Apple Maps Problems Didn’t Stop iOS 6 From Having a Record-Breaking Adoption Rate

Apple’s new, buggy maps have been getting a lot of negative attention recently, but talk is cheap. Even with all that whining, iOS 6 has proven to be the most quickly adopted version of the operating system, 122 percent faster than its predecessor iOS 5. Where it took iOS 5 five days to gain a…

Apple Wants $707 Million More of Samsung’s Money Over Patent Infringement

You know what’s cooler than a billion dollars in damages from your rival? An additional $707 million, at least that’s what Apple’s thinking. Yesterday, Apple filed a motion not only for the additional damages from Samsung, but also for a permanent U.S. sales ban. The $707 million figure is made up of additional damages for…

iPhone 5 Camera Battle: Is It the Best Smartphone Shooter?

For many of the people scooping up an iPhone 5, its 8-megapixel camera will be their go-to shooter. But how much of an improvement is it over the iPhone 4S? And how does it compare to the smartphone—and point and shoot—competition? We tested the iPhone 5’s camera against the iPhone 4S, the top Samsung Galaxy…

New Apple Ads: Thumbs, Ears, Physics, and Photo Shoots

Apple’s newest ads are all about touting the iPhone 5 concomitantly larger and smaller size, as well as its ear-shaped earbuds. So, okay, the iPhone is larger, with a larger screen, and Apple wants us to embrace said girth. But the hand in this ad is clearly some guys big ole hand and mine will…

Watch This Brand New iPhone 5 Burst into Flame

So you’ve waiting in line for hours upon hours and finally, at long last, you have. You have your brand new iPhone 5. Its long body cradled lightly in your hands, like the willowy limb of runway model. So what are you gonna do, now that you have the object of your affection? Nuke it,…

iPhone 5 Network and Wi-Fi Speed Tests: Which One’s Fastest?

The new iPhones are here for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint and at long last, they’ve got 4G LTE. So which iPhone 5 is fastest? And does it make any difference that it supports both 5GHz Wi-Fi in addition to 2.4GHz. There’s pretty definite winner, but more importantly a very clear loser. Disclaimer: Data speeds are…

The Verizon iPhone 5’s GSM band is 100% unlocked for all carriers. Just know you won’t get LTE that way. [MacRumors]

How Your Favorite Apps Look on the iPhone 5 vs. the iPhone 4S

One of the biggest differentiating factors from last iPhone to this one is the iPhone 5’s longer screen. It’s the first thing anyone notices, and the lengthening of the display makes apps feel a lot less cramped. Here are a few of the more popular apps that have already been optimized, next to their old…

First iPhone 5 Drop Tests: Very Sturdy! (But Still Shatters)

You might be longing to fondle your new iPhone 5 lovingly, but there are people out there who just want to break them—as a public service, of course. The first iPhone 5 drop tests are starting to come in, and as painful as they may be to watch, the new iPhone holds up remarkably well…

The iPhone 5 Is Here: First Impressions

We’ve got our delicate fingers on the iPhone 5, and we’ll be sharing our thoughts, joys, and concerns about Apple’s newest wonderphone all day. Let’s get started. How it looks This is the best looking phone Apple’s ever made—the black model, at least.. In a sense, yes, it’s an elongated iPhone 4S. But it’s distinct…

How to Set Up Your New iPhone 5 the Right Way

You got a new iPhone 5! Now what? Here’s a how to get started with a new iPhone, whether you’re a first-timer or an iOS pro. Pre-charging Tip As with any smartphone, the iPhone’s weakest link is its battery. Treating your Li-ion with respect will not only extend the life and usefulness of your new…

You Don’t Need a F*cking Case for Your iPhone 5

I’ve never used a case for my iPhone 4. Not even after the back broke for the third time. I didn’t do it because, unlike my grandma, I don’t cover my sofas with plastic. Or unlike idiots, I don’t protect my car’s front with a bra. And while you and the other billion people who…

Here Are the iOS Apps Updated for the iPhone 5 (Updating)

The new iPhone 5 and its bigger screen is here. And to take advantage of all 4-inches of that taller screen, you need apps that are updated, optimized and ready to look bigger and better than ever. We got ’em all listed for you right here. Apps that aren’t updated for the iPhone 5 will…

London Underground Is Happy to Lend iOS 6 Users a Map

If you’ve upgraded to iOS 6, you’re probably—quite literally—lost. But the staff at Hackney Wick underground station in London have found a solution: iOS 6 users might be best off reverting to a good ol’ fashioned paper map. [Ben Mathis via Pocket-lint] Image via by Ben Mathis

First to Get the iPhone 5 Call Queue “Absolutely Retarded, Superficial and Pretentious”

Luckily Australians. The first to get their grubby mits on everything good simply by virtue of the fact that they live down under. But even the iPhone 5’s first Aussie owners had to do their time in a queue, and, frankly, they’re not too thrilled by it. “Jessica C. E.,” a physics student who spoke…