Archive for July 5th, 2012

Google Drive vs. Dropbox vs. SkyDrive redux

Now that Google has released an official Google Drive for iOS app, I figured it was a good idea to update our cloud storage head-to-head to get an even better idea of how the new, improved Google Drive stacks up against both Dropbox and SkyDrive. When Google Drive launched there was no iOS app, and [...]

50% off Ballistic Tough Jacket Series for the new iPad and iPad 2 [Daily deal]

For today only, the iMore iPad Accessory Store has the Ballistic Tough Jacket Series for the new iPad and iPad 2 on sale for only $33.95. That’s a big 50% off. Get yours before they’re gone! The Ballistic Tough Jacket Series for the The new iPad or iPad 2 is protection you don’t have to [...]

Last chance to save 15% off ALL iPhone and iPad Accessories! Shop now!

Independence Day may be over but you still have time to save 15% off all iMore Store iPhone and iPad accessories, including all iPhone and iPad accessories — cases, batteries, chargers, Bluetooth, everything! — all you need to do is use coupon code j412 at checkout. Offer ends midnight PST on Thursday, July 5th — [...]

Turn your iPhone into a two-player games console with GameDock, now seeking Kickstarter funding

GameDock is the latest innovative project to arrive on Kickstarter and it looks like a really interesting proposition. Aimed squarely at the retro gamers amongst us, it looks to provide an interface between your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and your HDTV as well as giving you two handheld controllers to improve any gaming experience. [...]

Weekly Photo Contest: Cars!

It’s time to announce this week’s photo contest — and the winner of our pet 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 adorable pet portrait of bulldogs [...]

Octopus Keyboard brings BlackBerry 10′s predictive keyboard to iPhone [jailbreak]

A new jailbreak tweak called Octopus Keyboard can bring BlackBerry 10′s new predictive keyboard to your iPhone right now. Once installed your keyboard will present you with frequently used words based on what you’re currently typing. The idea behind RIM’s new predictive text solution is that, after starting to type a sentence or phrase, you [...]

Newly installed and updated apps reportedly crashing on launch due to corrupt App Store binary bug

If you’ve downloaded or updated an app from the iPhone or iPad App Store in the last day or so, and it’s crashing every time you launch it, you might have gotten a bad binary from Apple. At least that’s what Instapaper developer Marco Arment began trouble-shooting last night on Twitter, and has now posted [...]

Forums: Browser battles, Switching from Windows Phone, Playlists

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 [...]

Get angry at Apple over Galaxy Nexus ban, but get angrier at Google

In case you haven’t been keeping up with World War Patents, Apple has successfully gotten the U.S. courts to impose an import ban on Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus, and you can no longer buy it online, and stores likely can no longer stock it once U.S. supplies dry up. Google is apparently working on a software [...]

Best apps to celebrate the Fourth of July

It’s the Fourth of July which means it’s time to roll out the grill, crack open the keg, hang up your American Flag, mix up some star-spangled cocktails, and watch the fireworks fly! And, of course, we should also spend a moment or two recognizing what this holiday is all about and reflect on this [...]