Tim Cook openly apologized about the sub-par iOS 6 maps. He suggested a whole bunch of 3rd party apps instead. Google reportedly did not hand over the necessary data for turn-by-turn directions which prompted Apple to release their own mapping solution. Apple v/s Scout : My experiences I personally used Scout app (by TeleNav) when…
Managing Contacts on the iPhone the easy way using CopyTrans Contacts – FREE Giveway!
Managing address book contacts on the iPhone can be a pain! CopyTrans contacts will let you manage your contacts, the quick and easy way!
Why is iPhone 5 Letterboxing landscape shots?
Not sure if I am doing something terribly wrong but landscape shots are always Letterboxed on the iPhone 5. I would like to know why! It is really annoying. Josh’s review showed one of this letterboxing. I don’t think I want to edit every image taken with iPhone 5 to remove the letterboxing. Here is…
[Opinion] iOS is feature-stagnant and is plagued by some terrible design decisions.
iOS looks more or less the same over the years. I think Apple doesn’t want to risk it with the UI – not with a money making machine in hand! Remember the Mac OS X? Any UI changes over the years? Nah. Definitely not like Windows 7 to Windows 8! So, what Apple can do…
Siri on the Apple iPhone is smart and resourceful. Watch Siri’s take on the Stock Market
I made this video when I was learning to use Siri. Siri handles simple queries and little complicated ones if you wish. Siri is a virtual assistant on all iPhones starting iPhone 4S. Siri is the by-product of a lot of data mining and it is one of the best artificial intelligence enabled assistants you have ever…
AT&T upgrading grandfathered unlimited plan to unlimited LTE data plan for iPhone 5
You will need a nano-SIM for your iPhone 5 which your carrier provides. You might also cut your original SIM or micro-SIM to fit in your iPhone 5. I generally don’t sign contracts. I prefer buying phones with no-commitment pricing (generally Craigslist or eBay). I had to sign a contract to get the iPhone 5…
iPhone 5 preorder delivery times slip at Apple. AT&T or Walmart your best bet!
Apple iPhone 5 preorders debuted at 3:00 AM EST today giving folks in the west coast an unfair advantage. The delivery times are now showing a 2 week delay at Apple. Ordering from your carrier (in may case, AT&T which still says the iPhone 5 can be delivered on Sep 21st) or Walmart (at a…
iPhone 5 No Commitment Pricing Unveiled, Get 5% Cashback
Update : The link provided here is for Apple Canada site. US availability is not known yet but starts at $649 instead of the reported $699. Unlocked iPhone 5 will be available from day 1 of its availability in the US for a whooping $699 for the 16GB variant with a $100 premium for each…
AT&T blocks FaceTime over Cellular in the latest iOS 6 GM Build. Sign the Petition against AT&T’s decision
Apple and AT&T decided that it is a great idea to charge for FaceTime on the iPhone! If you have a grandfathered unlimited data plan, you will not be able to FaceTime over cellular network. iOS 6 beta builds did not enforce the restriction but iOS 6 GM build (Gold Master) wasted no time splashing…
Apple iPhone 5 : A few steps forward and a lot more backward
Apple is great at advertising and there is plenty of information on how good the iPhone 5 is. You might not find so many articles outlining the drawbacks of the latest iPhone. This information may be vital for the informed consumer. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the iPhone and Androids are simply not…