iPhone

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…

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…

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…

Booze-Tracking Bluetooth Breathalyzer Counts Down Your Return To Sobriety

An experienced imbiber has a pretty good idea of when they’ll return to the land of the sober based on what type, and how much hooch they’ve consumed. But if you need a more detailed ETA on when you might be able to drive, walk, or even stand again, the BACtrack breathalyzer connects to a…

Voice Control Is Coming to DirecTV’s Smartphone App

DirecTV released their (long overdue) Android tablet app just over a month ago, and it looks like that low-key entrance was paving the way something bigger: a voice control rollout over both its iPhone and Android mobile apps. https://gizmodo.com/directv-ipad-app-updated-to-let-you-stream-video-anywhe-5895343 Prosaically dubbed “Voice,” the app’s addition is powered by a combination of Nuance software and DirecTV’s…

Apple Has Reportedly Rejected Up to 8 Million iPhones Delivered By Foxconn

China Business is reporting that Apple has returned up to a mind-boggling 8 million iPhones to Foxconn because of quality issues. It’s not clear which model of iPhone didn’t come up to scratch, but China Business suggests that between five and eight million handsets were returned “due to appearance of substandard or dysfunctional problems.” The…

Is Anyone Actually Going to Buy an iBeetle?

The much-rumored iCar may have never made it into existence, but VolksWagen’s Apple-themed car has finally been made official: the iBeetle offers up some pretty deeply ingrained Apple tech. But who’s actually going to buy one? https://gizmodo.com/steve-jobs-and-vw-chairman-talk-icar-294724 Apple has already turned up in a number of cars—BMW, Mercedes, GM, Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, and Honda…

Piki, Minibar, and More

Whether your unquenchable thirst is for knowledge or something a little more… alcoholic, this week’s set of apps will have you covered. And once you’re saturated with either, there’s even something to help you keep it all together—which you’ll be especially thankful for where the latter’s concerned. Strophes: While lyric reading app Strophes has already…

An iPhone 5 Case That Could Potentially Save Your Life One Day

There are countless ways your phone can come to the rescue in an emergency, from first aid apps, to just being able to dial 911 on the spot. But if you’re being attacked or pursued, you don’t have time to fumble through a touchscreen UI. You need to signal for help immediately, which is easy…

Is This What a Cheaper iPhone’s Shell Will Look Like?

Whether Apple will release a budget iPhone this year is subject to no small amount of debate, but it seems almost certain that the company is at least testing one out. Which is why this rumored cheap iPhone shell, published by Tactus, could very well be legit. Whether it actually makes it into stores is…

Strophes: The Beautiful Lyrics Reader Is Finally Mobile

While lyric reading app Strophes has already been in the Mac App Store for a while, more often than not, it’s when you’re on the go that you’ll need to whip out lyrics at a moments notice. So whether want to sing along or end a friendly argument about the correct words (or lines… or…

Piki: A Turntable.fm’s Music Sharing App That Depends on Your Friends

You may already be familiar with Turntable.fm’s standalone app that lets you and your friends stream and listen to music together, but their newest offering for iOS is a different kind of music-sharing beast altogether. https://lifehacker.com/how-and-why-to-use-turntable-fm-your-new-favorite-musi-5818493 What does it do? Just like practically every other music sharing app on the market, you can pull up…

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Today’s Facebook iOS Update Brings Chat Heads to Your iPhone

Upset that you won’t be able to know the joys of your friends’ floating, disembodied heads on your screen, iPhone users? Fret no more, because while you won’t be getting the entire Facebook Home experience, the Chat Heads feature should be hitting iOS devices sometime later today. https://gizmodo.com/what-are-facebook-chat-heads-5993646 The update was announced by Facebook CTO…

Facebook Is Talking to Apple About Making Facebook Home for the iPhone

According to Bloomberg, Facebook is currently in talks with Apple to bring Facebook Home to the iPhone. Mind you, that doesn’t mean we should expect Facebook Home to actually come to the iPhone (as that seemingly wouldn’t jive with Apple’s MO) but it does show Facebook’s obvious desire to bring more Facebooking to more phones.…

Minibar: A Classier Cocktail App to Get You Drunk in Style

Cocktail apps are nothing new, but as they generally appeal to a demographic practically willing to drink gasoline so long as it’ll give ’em a buzz, none really offered the refinement and knowledge we were looking for. Nothing, that is, until Minibar. What does it do? Takes note of what you have on hand and…