Apple Archive
10 Sep 2015
These are the new emoji in iOS 9.1
These are the new emoji in iOS 9.1 That’s right, we’re getting even more emoji. Apple has included the new emoji from the latest Unicode specificationas part of a special iOS 9.1 beta uploaded for developers today. So many have been added that it’s a little hard to tell what’s new and what isn’t. Here’s what
10 Sep 2015
Amazon will now publish reader-nominated authors from around the globe
Amazon will now publish reader-nominated authors from around the globe Amazon has announced that it’s expanding Kindle Scout — itsprogram to publish books from aspiring authors voted on by readers — outside the US. The company will now begin accepting novel-length English manuscripts from writers around the world, for publication under its Kindle Press banner.
10 Sep 2015
Here’s when Apple is releasing new software for Apple Watch, Mac, iPhone and iPad
Here’s when Apple is releasing new software for Apple Watch, Mac, iPhone and iPad Anxious to get your hands on Apple’s latest offerings? We are, too! When it comes to hardware and software, some pretty good stuff is in the pipeline. You’ll probably hang onto your existing hardware, at least for a little while longer. If
04 Sep 2015
These Are the Most Popular iOS Apps, Games Ever
These Are the Most Popular iOS Apps, Games Ever More people around the world have downloaded Facebook than any other app available for iOS devices, according to a new report from App Annie. In anticipation of Apple’s big media eventnext week, the app analytics firm took a look back at the most popular apps and games
31 Aug 2015
Why I Ditched My Mac for a Chromebook
Why I Ditched My Mac for a Chromebook When it came to replacing my laptop, I didn’t want another Apple product, so I did the unthinkable and bought a Chromebook. It started last month during a video conference call, when the fan on my MacBook Air started to sound like an old WWII Spitfire. Then
31 Aug 2015
iPhone 6s Rumors Tip New Color, Big Camera Upgrades
iPhone 6s Rumors Tip New Color, Big Camera Upgrades The invitations for Apple’s Sept. 9 eventare out, so the rumor mill is kicking into overdrive. Ahead of the big reveal in San Francisco next month, reports about a new color, the future of existing products, and iPhone specs are making the rounds. According to
26 Aug 2015
TuneIn Premium Takes on Spotify, Apple With Sports, Audiobooks
TuneIn Premium Takes on Spotify, Apple With Sports, Audiobooks Move over Spotify and Apple Music: TuneIn is entering the subscription game. The streaming radio service today announced TuneIn Premium, available now in the U.S. for $7.99 per month. It promises more than 600 commercial-free music stations, unlimited access to more than 40,000 audiobooks, and
06 Aug 2015
Signily lets you use sign language on iOS
Signily lets you use sign language on iOS When it comes to communicating on mobile for Deaf people, sign language isn’t really an option unless using video messages. That’s about to change with the release of Signily, a sign language keyboard app for iOS (coming soon to Android). The keyboard uses emoji-style hands portraying accurate
03 Aug 2015
Chinese fake iPhone factory shut down in £12 million raid
Chinese fake iPhone factory shut down in £12 million raid Counterfeit iPhones will be that bit harder to come by, thanks to a factory raid by Chinese police in Beijing. The factory, located on the outskirts of the Chinese capital, was said to have manufactured up to 41,000 fake Apple iPhones, using secondhand smartphone
03 Aug 2015
The best 10 apps to download in today’s iTunes App Sale
The best 10 apps to download in today’s iTunes App Sale Apple has cut prices on hundreds of apps; here’s Alphr’s pick of the best ones for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch The iTunes store has an impressive range of apps for your iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch, and Apple has just