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Free In-App Purchases Hack Will Be Dead in iOS 6

Late last week, Apple told developers that they’d have to use a workaround in their apps to prevent the in-app purchasing hack—which lets users avoid paying for in-app purchases— but that the same solution would also be rolled in iOS 6 as standard. Now, Alexey Borodin, the Russian behind the discovery, claims the workaround is…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Samsung: Apple Refused to Negotiate 3G Patent Licenses

As another legal case between Apple and Samsung kicks off on Australia, it’s come to light that Apple refused to enter into negotiations with Samsung over essential patent licenses for 3G technology included on the iPhone and iPad. The lawsuit is a complex one, including claims and counter-claims by Apple and Samsung over patents relating…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Reuters: Apple Shrinking iPhone Connector to 19-Pin Port

The idea of Apple ditching the current 30-pin iPhone connection in favor of something smaller has been floating around for some time. Now, Reuters is reporting that the next iPhone will feature a new, 19-pin connection. https://gizmodo.com/interesting-theory-new-iphone-5-dock-connector-could-b-5920925 Citing those infamous sources familiar with the matter, Reuters suggests that the next iPhone will come with a…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

That In-App Purchase Hack Now Works For OS X Apps Too

Earlier in the week a Russian hacker—Alexy Borodin—revealed a fairly easy way to make in-app purchases in iOS without actually paying for them. Apple has of course since been working on a fix to the gaping hole, but adding insult to injury, Alexy has now revealed that a very similar hack also works with desktop…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Brewster, Checkmark, and More

In this week’s installment of the best iPhone apps, we’re getting you organized. There’s a reminders app, a new social contacts app, and much more to help you get things done. Checkmark: It’s so easy to forget those mundane things you have to do every day—pick up the laundry, wash the car, drop off a…

Tech News Leslie Horn

Over, Polymer, and More

This week’s best iPad apps bring a couple of fun, whimsical titles. Whether it’s a puzzle game or a way to teach kids to count, there’s good stuff coming your way. Little Digits: Kids want to touch everything, and with this app not only is that OK, it’s encouraged. It teaches children to count by…

Tech News Leslie Horn

This Contraption Will Let Your iPhone Digitize Paper Photos and Negatives

The image quality will not be good compared to a dedicated scanner, but I never expect miracles for $63: this is iPics2Go, a box that will let your iPhone 4/4S digitize paper photos, 35mm negatives and slides. Manufactured by Ion—the company that makes the arcade gaming peripherals for iPhone and iPad—the box includes the necessary…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

The Only Thing You Need to Dive Is an Oxygen Tank and This iPhone Case

Most iPhone users are afraid to get even a drop of water near their phones, lest they one day be rejected by an Apple Store Genius. But when strapped into the iGills waterproof case, you can safely dive with your phone to a depth of 130 feet, and keep track of when you need to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Have You Ever Used Your Thunderbolt Port? Ever? For Anything?

Thunderbolt was one of the killer features last year. 10 gigabits! But since then, there have been a few Thunderbolt products, and a few comically absentee ones, but it feels like most of us have never even used the port—Mini Displayport double duty notwithstanding. Anyone getting actual use out of the thing, or is it…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

How Nokia Lost the Smartphone Race a Decade Ago

In the late 1990s, Nokia predicted the future of mobile: it spent millions on research, and even demonstrated touch-screen devices that closely resembled todays iPhones and Androids. So why is it only now making a dent on the smartphone market? The Wall Street Journal has a nice article describing the decision-making processes behind Nokia’s ill-fated…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Hollywood-Backed iOS App Vyclone Pioneers Social Filmmaking

The video featured above was created with Vyclone, the filmmaking app for iPhone and iPad that launches publicly today. Vyclone is the brainchild of the British musician Joe Sumner, whose inspiration came from the hundreds of iPhones he’d notice waving in the audience, recording his performance while he played on stage. The problem with this,…

Tech News Molly Oswaks

Little Digits: It’s OK For Kids to Touch Everything in This Game

Counting is one of the most important skills a child can learn. Little Digits is an adorable educational app that helps kids do that in a fun, intuitive way. What does it do? The touchscreen display detects how many fingers a tyke is holding up to the screen, and presents them with the appropriate corresponding…

Tech News Leslie Horn

Here’s the Real Original iPad Prototype in All Its Fat Glory

Unbelievably, the real, actual iPad prototype looks even bigger and fatter than what we saw in the mockup of it. BuzzFeed FWD has real pictures of the iPad prototype compared with the iPad 2 and it completely dwarfs the skinny tablet we know. https://gizmodo.com/this-was-one-of-the-original-ipad-prototypes-5927020 Taking a look at these two iPad side-by-side, the Prototype 035…

Tech News Casey Chan

Judge Orders Apple to Post a Notice Saying Samsung Didn’t Copy the iPad on Apple’s Own Website

The UK judge that ruled that Samsung didn’t copy the iPad because the Galaxy tab was “not as cool” as the iPad has now ordered Apple to take back its accusations against Samsung by publicly saying Samsung did not copy the iPad’s design on the Apple website and various magazines and newspapers. https://gizmodo.com/judge-rules-galaxy-tab-not-as-cool-as-ipad-legally-s-5924382 That is…

Tech News Casey Chan

This Was One of the Original iPad Prototypes

If you know your bit of technology history, you’d know that Apple was actually working on an iPad before it developed the iPhone. What did those iPad prototypes look like? Well, according to these earliest known photos of an iPad prototype from the early 2000’s, it looked really, really fat. There’s definitely hints of the…

Tech News Casey Chan

Bulletproof iPad Case Still Won’t Stop the Tablet’s Biggest Threat: Fingerprints

If you find yourself living in a wartorn part of the world—dodging gunfire and errant shrapnel all hours of the day—a bulletproof iPad case might not seem like overkill. But for the majority of iPad users, this resilient case does nothing to protect the tablet from more immediate and pressing daily threats. Sure, a bullet…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Checkmark: A Better Way to Receive Location-Based Reminders

If you’re constantly writing yourself notes to remember to pick up dry cleaning or return a book borrowed from a friend, those little scribbles are missing one thing—GPS data. Buy why does GPS matter? For apps like Checkmark, of course, which will remind you of all the things on your to-do list based on time…

Tech News Leslie Horn

How Steve Wozniak Became the Genius Who Invented the Personal Computer

You all know Steve Wozniak. If you’re using a computer today is partly because this man created some really awesome things. You know, like changing the world with the other Steve. He’s here now to answer your questions about what made him take his path. https://gizmodo.com/steve-wozniak-will-co-host-the-gizmodo-gallery-opening-5864947 I enjoyed early electronic kits with buttons and buzzers…

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What Would Happen If Every Ad Looked Like an Apple Ad?

What would happen if all the ad campaigns in the world were ran by Apple’s ad agency? Exactly this. It’s hilarious because 1) it’s true and 2) it clearly shows how absurdly minimalist their ads are. They need some Apple-style slogans, though, so please propose yours. Check out the site and follow them on [Twitter…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

That Thinner iPhone Screen Could Mean Insanely Good Battery Life

There’s a rumor floating around today that the next iPhone will use a thinner display technology made by Sharp. But what does that actually mean for you? Maybe insanely good battery life. Or, perhaps a 4G LTE iPhone that can make it through the day. https://gizmodo.com/wsj-iphone-5-will-use-super-thin-screen-technology-5926565 The WSJ doesn’t mention the screen by name, but…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Free In-App Purchases Hack Will Be Dead in iOS 6

Samsung: Apple Refused to Negotiate 3G Patent Licenses

Reuters: Apple Shrinking iPhone Connector to 19-Pin Port

That In-App Purchase Hack Now Works For OS X Apps Too

Brewster, Checkmark, and More

Over, Polymer, and More

This Contraption Will Let Your iPhone Digitize Paper Photos and Negatives

The Only Thing You Need to Dive Is an Oxygen Tank and This iPhone Case

Have You Ever Used Your Thunderbolt Port? Ever? For Anything?

How Nokia Lost the Smartphone Race a Decade Ago

Hollywood-Backed iOS App Vyclone Pioneers Social Filmmaking

Little Digits: It’s OK For Kids to Touch Everything in This Game

Here’s the Real Original iPad Prototype in All Its Fat Glory

Judge Orders Apple to Post a Notice Saying Samsung Didn’t Copy the iPad on Apple’s Own Website

This Was One of the Original iPad Prototypes

Bulletproof iPad Case Still Won’t Stop the Tablet’s Biggest Threat: Fingerprints

Checkmark: A Better Way to Receive Location-Based Reminders

How Steve Wozniak Became the Genius Who Invented the Personal Computer

What Would Happen If Every Ad Looked Like an Apple Ad?

That Thinner iPhone Screen Could Mean Insanely Good Battery Life

‘Butt Birth’-ing Rhinoceros from Ace Ventura Sequel Sold at Auction for a Whopping $60,000

The Ryan Gosling Sci-Fi Streak Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Study Challenges Popular Theory on Why Primordial Bugs Were So Darn Huge

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Is Now at Its Lowest Price, but Only During the Spring Sale Window

This $450 Semi-Dumb Phone Is Barely Even a Phone

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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