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iOS 5.1.1 Is Out Now for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Apple just released iOS 5.1.1—mostly consisting of bug fixes—for all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners to consume. You can expect better HDR handling, AirPlay video streaming, and bookmark syncing between Safari and Reading List. Find it in iTunes or under Software Update in your iOS settings. [Apple]

Tech News Adrian Covert May 7

Apple Might Replace Your Broken iPhone 4 with an iPhone 4S

If you bring your broken black iPhone 4 to the Apple Store, you might get a fresh iPhone 4S as your replacement phone. What?! Yep, because of supply constraints, many Apple Stores don’t have any black iPhone 4 units (16GB/32GB) in stock so they have been instructed by Apple to give customers an iPhone 4S…

Tech News Casey Chan May 7

Please Let This Bluetooth Gamepad for Smartphones Be Real

The iPhone might be nibbling away at Nintendo’s market share, but there are still plenty of games that are damn near unplayable with a touchscreen. Physical buttons are the way to go, and if Levelup’s Bluetooth ROAM controller is legit, they won’t be able to take our money fast enough. The ROAM might look like…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 3

iLounge Says This Is What the Next iPhone Looks Like

Do you have your heart set on a 3.5-inch iPhone? Too bad, says iLounge, which claims Apple’s next handset will sport a 4-inch display and a metallic body. Let’s snort some rumor lines! As you can see in iLounge’s mockup, the purported design will look much like current iMacs—silver aluminum framed by black glass. It…

Tech News Sam Biddle May 3

Sticky Protective Skin Lets You Mount Your iPhone Anywhere

Uguard.me’s adhesive skins provide a more svelte alternative to bulky cases for protecting your phone. But they’re also made with a special resin material that’s slightly sticky to the touch. So they provide a bit of extra grip in the hand, and will actually stick to a smooth surface like a window. Here’s the kicker,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 1

When to Buy a Mac

As we’ve proven before, scoring deals on Apple’s latest gadgets isn’t as hard as it seems. Despite Apple’s tight grip on prices, authorized resellers like Amazon, MacMall, and MacConnection frequently undercut Apple Store prices. This time around, we have even better news for the Apple faithful, as we’ve noticed that deals on Apple products are…

Tech News Louis Ramirez - DealNews May 1

Siri Will Cause Your iPhone 5 to Self-Destruct

Hey there, future person, you’ve misplaced your iPhone 5. Some nefarious person is trying to break in and steal all of your naked pictures. Not to worry, you’ve programed Siri to self-destruct Mission Impossible-style after three incorrect login attempts. Boom. I just feel bad for the guy that thigh-dials three wrong logins in his pants…

Tech News Brent Rose Apr 29

Pick, SayHi Translate, VFX, and More

Your photos won’t be short on crazy effects with this week’s best iPhone apps. We’re also giving your social calendar a little love, and your beefing up your brain with a little language learning. Pick: Instagram is fun, but eventually you might tire of it. Japan’s take on the photo filter app, though, is an…

Tech News Leslie Horn Apr 27

You Can Watch Live TV on Your iPhone or iPad with This Website (Update: Android Too!)

There are some apps like the NBA’s GameTime that let you watch certain channels or events live, but this site will let you watch a large selection of channels from the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy—for free. Crazy, awesome, and absolutely soon-to-be-sued-into-the-ground. There are comments as recently as a few hours ago saying that…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Apr 26

Leaked Verizon Roadmap Tips Fall iPhone, Summer Galaxy SIII

Verizon’s roadmap for late summer/early fall 2012 has reportedly leaked, and it includes a few interesting rumors. First of all, it squashes the dreams of those hoping to see a new iPhone at WWDC, and puts Apple’s next-gen smartphone on the docket for a fall release. But before that, we’re apparently going to see a…

Tech News Leslie Horn Apr 26

Wrap Your iPhone In This Adorable 8-Bit Bumper

Does the iPhone 4’s Retina display make you nostalgic for the days when VGA was the equivalent of cutting-edge graphics? Well Big Big Pixels has the cure with its adorably pixelated 8-Bit bumper case that will transport your iPhone back to the Atari days. It’s just $25, comes with a matching pixelated Apple logo you…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 25

How to Unlock the iPhone 4S Right Now

Hacker Loktar_Sun has discovered how to easily unlock your iPhone 4S—and any other iPhone. The unlock will free you from your carrier’s tyranny, which is great news, especially while traveling or switching companies. We have tested it and it works. You will only need a jailbroken iPhone. The rest is painless: https://gizmodo.com/iphone-4s-and-ipad-2-finally-get-an-untethered-jailbrea-5877909 IMPORTANT: Before starting,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Apr 22

Dream On, Svpply, and More

The best iPhone apps of the week are a balance of mental and physical. Outfit yourself in the coolest threads with one, and also stay up to date on the most important news with another. We’re also showing you how to find cool parks and a possible solution for governing your dreams, and more. Sierra…

Tech News Leslie Horn Apr 20

How Many Smuggled iPhones Can You Hide In a Beer Bottle?

iPhones are a hot commodity for smugglers. We already know that an old lady can stuff 44 iPhones in her stockings. But thanks to the most recent bust in China, we now know how many will fit in a beer bottle. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-4-smugglers-caught-on-tape-5653333 The inquisitive customs officials at the Sha Tau Kok border between Hong Kong…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Apr 20

Bust Heads, Not Your iPhone

Apple sells some pricey hardware, everybody knows it. That’s why iOS devices are at the top of muggers and robbers lists. So what better way to protect your phone than to integrate it into a vicious melee weapon. https://gizmodo.com/which-of-your-gadgets-is-worth-fighting-for-5866776 The Knucklecase is machined from solid aluminum (“totally recyclable,” boasts the site) and fits both the…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Apr 19

Watch This iPhone Screen Protector Shrug Off a Hammer Blow

You may never have to use your iPhone as a nutcracker, but it’s good to know that Buff Labs’ screen protectors will keep your iPhone’s display intact if you happen to crush almonds with a hammer on it. The secret to their Tonka-toughness is that each protector is actually composed of four layers including a…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

191 Pieces of Proof that Instagram Is Just Tops

The best camera is the one you have on you…especially if it has all the addictive, contrasty, soon-to-be-parodied nostalgia of Instagram. Here are your best shots from this week’s Instagram Shooting Challenge. https://gizmodo.com/shooting-challenge-give-us-your-best-instagram-5901070 Winner: Boots at Golden Gate Bridge A few friends and I came up to San Francisco and I thought I’d show them…

Tech News Mark Wilson Apr 18

How a Blind Man Uses the iPhone

Tommy Edison, the joyous blind film critic, can’t see. But that doesn’t stop him from using an iPhone 4S. In fact, thanks to Siri and some of the Accessibility features, he can check out YouTube videos, write Tweets and do everything you do. Of coure, Apple has had these accessibility features on the iPhone for…

Tech News Casey Chan Apr 16

Dear Windows Phone: Get Your Shit Together

We love Windows Phone. It was a hugely important step forward for how people think about phones. It promised to be a true, thoughtful, original alternative to the iPhone. But it still kinda sucks. It shouldn’t be like this. Nokia’s Lumia 800 and 900 Windows Phones are plum delightful hunks of hardware. And the OS…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Apr 16

iPhone DSLR Mount: So Much Missed Potential

Like opening a Christmas gift only to find it full of socks, we had such high hopes when we first saw this mount that lets you dock your iPhone to your DSLR. But sadly, the Flash Dock is a bit of a disappointment. Imagine all the things you could do with your iPhone tethered to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

iOS 5.1.1 Is Out Now for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Apple Might Replace Your Broken iPhone 4 with an iPhone 4S

Please Let This Bluetooth Gamepad for Smartphones Be Real

iLounge Says This Is What the Next iPhone Looks Like

Sticky Protective Skin Lets You Mount Your iPhone Anywhere

When to Buy a Mac

Siri Will Cause Your iPhone 5 to Self-Destruct

Pick, SayHi Translate, VFX, and More

You Can Watch Live TV on Your iPhone or iPad with This Website (Update: Android Too!)

Leaked Verizon Roadmap Tips Fall iPhone, Summer Galaxy SIII

Wrap Your iPhone In This Adorable 8-Bit Bumper

How to Unlock the iPhone 4S Right Now

Dream On, Svpply, and More

How Many Smuggled iPhones Can You Hide In a Beer Bottle?

Bust Heads, Not Your iPhone

Watch This iPhone Screen Protector Shrug Off a Hammer Blow

191 Pieces of Proof that Instagram Is Just Tops

How a Blind Man Uses the iPhone

Dear Windows Phone: Get Your Shit Together

iPhone DSLR Mount: So Much Missed Potential

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