Archive for April 19th, 2012

Plants vs. Zombies for iOS adds new game modes, mini-games, and achievements

The classic wave defense game, Plants vs. Zombies, has had a big update to their iPhone and iPad apps.  There’s now an endless vasebreaker mode, which spans 9 levels of defending against zombies hiding in fine china. You only get one to start, but can unlock the others with coins you earn through gameplay or [...]

Apple Store performance blows away other U.S. retailers

Apple Stores gross more than 16 times the U.S. average revenue per square foot of retail space per year, according to new research by RetailSails. $300 per square foot annually is considered respectable, while the U.S. average in malls is around $341. Jewelers average around $600, while the median of the top 20 U.S. retailers [...]

95% of Apple’s Asian employees are within overtime compliance

Since January, Apple’s supply chain laborforce has jumped from 84% compliance with overtime standards to 95%, according to this month’s Supplier Responsibility report. Apple is also reporting that they’re now monitoring 800,000 workers, which is up from 500,000 previously. This follows on the Fair Labor Association’s report issued just a few short weeks ago claiming [...]

Weekly Photo Contest: Panoramas!

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to announce this week’s photo contest — and the winner of last week’s macro photography contest. Before I do, I want to congratulate everyone on their awesome entries. We’ve got some talented iPhoneographer readers here at iMore and it wasn’t an easy decision! And the winning entry is… …this [...]

Forums: Merging contacts, Best weather app, Unable to jailbreak after iTunes restore

Found an interesting article you want to share with iMore? Have a burning question about that feature you just can’t figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or lend your expertise to other members of [...]

Timegg for iPhone review

If you’ve been on the hunt for an app to replace Apple’s Clock app, Timegg for iPhone is a beautiful choice. It features a very stylish, easy to use UI and allows you to set up to 8 custom alarms, 8 custom timers (with intervals), due date reminders, and interval reminders. When you first open [...]

How to fix the speaker on a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

If you’ve got a blown or distorted speaker, or the bottom mic isn’t working on your Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4, you may need to DIY replace the speaker assembly. Luckily, this is one of the easier repairs to perform on your own. It’s also a lot cheaper than paying for a replacement if you’re [...]

One in ten men would take a new iPad over a new lover

A recent survey by UK-based online casino, RoxyPalace, found that 11% of single men would prefer to have a new iPad rather than a new lover. In fact, 3% would even be willing to leave their current partner for the latest iOS tablet. Meanwhile, 84% of women said they would stick to their companion, and [...]