Google has just announced that they’re holding an event for Google Maps directly before Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference next week. The timing of June 6 isn’t entirely a surprise since we’re expecting the announcement of iOS 6 to include Apple’s own Maps infrastructure in the place of Google’s. This is a pretty big deal, [...]
Archive for June 1st, 2012
Google hosting Maps event just before WWDC where it will probably sulk about the iOS break-up
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
NCSettings for iPhone and iPad review [jailbreak]
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
NCSettings for iPhone and iPad adds a row of system toggles to Notification Center for commonly used settings such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, brightness, and airplane mode. It’s very similar to the system toggles you’d find in SBSettings but integrated in a way that’s much more consistent with the default look of iOS. Once you activate [...]
Nano-SIM standard decided by European standards institute
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has announced that they have decided on the next generation of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. The original iPhone (and many other phones) used mini-SIM cards. The iPad and iPhone 4 were among the first devices to use the much smaller micro-SIM standard. This new nano-SIM design will be 40% smaller [...]
Seidio CONVERT Plus Combo for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 only $62.95
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
For today only, the iMore iPhone Accessory Store has the Seidio CONVERT Plus Combo for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 on sale for only $62.95! That’s a whopping 30% off! Get yours before they’re gone! Shop Seidio CONVERT Plus Combo for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 now! An industry-first, the CONVERT Plus features two smartphone [...]
Boost Mobile rumored to offer pre-paid iPhone starting September
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
Boost Mobile has been rumored to start selling the iPhone as a pre-paid phone starting this September. This follows yesterday’s news that Cricket Communications were rolling out pre-paid iPhones starting later this month. Boost are rumored to be able to offer both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S in early September; on its pre-paid tariffs. At [...]
Posted in iPhone, iPad & iPod 
Tags: Boost Mobile, Cricket Communications, Month Unlimited, SIM 
Comments OffAxon Runners review for iPhone and iPad
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
Axon Runners cruised on into the App Store today with some pretty sharp graphics, but does its tired corporate sponsorship from Coke Zero drag it down? Check out our review below to find out. Axon Runners is a futuristic racing game where you steer a young rebel through various courses on a hoverboard that can [...]
Posted in iPhone, iPad & iPod Tags: Axon Runners, Coke Zero, Contrived Coke Zero, Game Center Comments OffiPhone 4S part costs breakdown compared to Nokia Lumia 900 illustrate Apple’s insane margins
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
Recent research from iSuppli shows that even though the iPhone 4S is more expensive than the Lumia 900, Apple actually pays less per part than Nokia does. The biggest individual price difference is between displays; Apple pays $37 for theirs, Nokia pays $58. All told, Apple pays $190 in parts, while Nokia pays $209, which leads [...]
iPhone and iPad factory conditions haven’t improved says activist group
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
A Hong Kong-based activist group called The Student & Scholars Against Corporate Misbehavior has recently issued a report concluding that very little has change in terms of working conditions since the Fair Labor Association published the results of their in-depth audit. SACOM’s conclusions come from the result of over 170 employee interviews and visits to [...]
Posted in iPhone, iPad & iPod Tags: China Labor Bulletin, Fair Labor Association, FLA, SACOM Comments OffiMore community spotlight for May 2012
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
iMore isn’t just a website, it’s a community fueled by millions of people who comment on the stories, give and get help on the iPhone and iPad forums, and join us each and every month in discovering great new ways to enjoy our iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads. This month we chose JustMe’D and he [...]
Posted in iPhone, iPad & iPod Tags: Apple Bluetooth Keyboard, Jawbone Icon Bluetooth, South Carolina Comments OffContest Winners: $110 (not billion) dollars, Remarks for iPad and stylus pens!
Posted by ryan on June 1st, 2012
If there’s one thing iMore loves even more than iPhones and iPads, it’s giving cool iPhone and iPad accessories and apps to our awesome readers. This week we have… What would you do with $110 (not billion) dollars? ckalli – What would you do with $110 (not billion) dollars? Remarks for iPad dino195 fastfrank FendrGuitPlayr [...]
Posted in iPhone, iPad & iPod Tags: Adonit Jot Pro, Contest Winners, FREE, Wacom Bamboo Comments Off
