Two years ago, there really was not any question about what operating system was best for smartphones – Apple clearly led the pack. Today, though, real competition has emerged in the form of Android’s Jelly Bean OS. This robust new operating system finally offers a real challenge to Apple’s domination, and one that begs aContinue Reading
Warranty Options for the iPhone 5
For those with a warranty on their iPhone 5 that doesn’t have extensive coverage, or a warranty that has expired, or no warranty at all, getting repairs from iFixYouri will help the smartphone owner save high repair costs, or save the device from joining a pile of e-waste. In addition to the benefits of reducedContinue Reading
The e-Waste Mountain Grows Bigger
Just because a product is in good working order, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the owner still wants to use it. Manufacturers use that theory to convince buyers to replace certain electrical and computerized goods. Our culture is permeated with consumerism and new gadgets are introduced all of the time to keep abreast of fashion.Continue Reading
Apple’s Latest Offering, the iPad Mini
The Apple iPad is the result of years of experimenting with touch screen technology and smaller being better. Apple is now poised to introduce a device even smaller and, hopefully, even better: the iPad Mini. This is the newest version of the iconic Apple tablet device. What is the iPad Mini? The iPad mini isContinue Reading
Gambling Apps Coming to a Smartphone Near You
In the near future, people will be gambling on their phones, winning or losing money with a few simple swipes of their finger. Big Fish Games, a company based in Seattle, is releasing a gambling app in the UK, where such actions are legal. Potential For Big Bucks It is estimated nearly 50 billion dollarsContinue Reading
Samsung Galaxy Tab is Banned in US
Now that the dust has mostly settled in the legal battle between Apple and Samsung, let’s explore one of the issues of copyright regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab that was at the center of the debate. Both the mobile phone giants tried their best to win this legal battle through depositions and court witnesses, whichContinue Reading
An Overview of OS X Mountain Lion
Apple has kept true to its word and delivered a new OS X known as Mountain Lion. If the previous version of Lion did not meet your expectations, the new OS X is a different breed. To start with, the new OS X borrows a lot from Lion. This means that the new version feelsContinue Reading
Apple Buys Rights to Use Fingerprint Scanner Technology
Apple has recently purchased AuthenTec, a biometrics security company, for $356 million or $7 per share. Within that purchase, Apple has received the rights to use hardware and software technology and has received the rights to the patents for its 2D fingerprint scanner, according to the SEC filing. How Apple Plans to Use the TechnologyContinue Reading