Lots of people are asking, “Why did Apple name the new devices iPhone 8 and X (ten)? Why didn’t they call the iPhone 8 the iPhone 7s like usual?” Apple has had a pattern over the years: iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs; iPhone 4, iPhone 4s; iPhone 5, iPhone 5s… You get the point. The correlating pattern is: new physical design, update hardware speed/features. Apple has been changing the look of the iPhone every two years with small updates in the year in between. This year that changes. [Read more…]
i101 – Episode 25 – WWDC 2016 Preview & Rumors
Hey guys! We are so excited to bring back i101! In episode 25 we talk about the many rumors of what’s to come at Apple’s 2016 World Wide Developer’s Conference. [Read more…]
Night Shift Mode – Reduce Blue Light
Night Shift is a new feature of the 9.3 software update. This mode reduces the blue light emitted from your device’s screen. According to Apple, “Many studies have shown that exposure to bright blue light in the evening can affect your circadian rhythms and make it harder to fall asleep.” [Read more…]
iOS 4.3 Now Available
As suspected, the iOS 4.3 update was released today. If you are looking to upgrade to 4.3… you can plug your device into your computer, head over to iTunes and select the “Check for Update” option. This will allow you to update your device to iOS 4.3. Below is Apple’s official changelog for 4.3.
Remember: If you are jailbroke and want to keep your jailbreak… hold off on updating to iOS 4.3. We will let you know when there is a new jailbreak out. The Dev-Team says that the wait shouldn’t be too long because @i0n1c has a 4.3 untether ready. We’ll keep our eye out. [Read more…]
iOS 4.3 To Be Released Today – Should You Upgrade?
During the iPad 2 event, Apple announced iOS 4.3 and it’s release date of March 11th. However, rumor has it, that iOS 4.3 is going to be released today. The upgrade will be available for the iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM model (meaning the AT&T iPhone and not the Verizon iPhone) and the iPod touch (3rd & 4th generations). Below is a list of a few the features we will see with iOS 4.3.
Note: Like with all firmware updates, if you have a jailbroke device, you will want to hold off on updating when the new iOS is released… especially with the upgrade to iOS 4.3. Below is a warning from BigBoss.
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Get $100 Refund on Recently Purchased iPads
If you purchased a 1st generation iPad in the last two weeks… you may qualify for a $100 refund per Apple’s policy (see below). This is due to the fact that yesterday, Apple dropped the price of the 1st gen iPads by $100.
Should Apple reduce its price on any shipped product within 14 calendar days of shipment, you may contact Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 to request a refund or credit of the difference between the price you were charged and the current selling price. To receive the refund or credit you must contact Apple within 14 calendar days of the price change.
iPad: Year One [Video]
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Keynote from yesterday’s iPad 2 Event, you will want to check out the video below. It is a recap video of the first year of the iPad and the impact is has had on the medical field, schools, autistic children and just people in general. Be warned, it’s kind of a tear jerker. You can check it out below.
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Watch the iPad 2 Event Keynote [Video]
Apple has posted the keynote for the iPad 2 Event. All 71 minutes and 21 seconds is viewable below. So, grab some popcorn and M&M’s (seriously guys, if you haven’t had M&M’s in your popcorn you are missing out), sit back and enjoy the keynote!
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Apple Takes $100 off Price of 1st Gen iPads
Apple has decreased the price of the 1st generation iPad by $100. You are now about to get the 16GB WiFi iPad for $399 all the way up to the 32GB Wifi + 3G iPad for $729. You can get more info about it HERE on Apple’s website.
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New iPad 2 Accessories – HDMI Adapter & Smart Cover [Video]
Today, Apple announced two new iPad 2 accessories. The first is the Apple Digital AV Adapter. This cable allows iPad 2 the ability to display HDMI out.
“Put your slides, movies, photos, and everything else that fills your iPad 2 screen on an even bigger screen — your HDTV. The Apple Digital AV Adapter mirrors exactly what you see on iPad 2 so that everyone in the room can enjoy it on your widescreen TV, video projection screen, or other HDMI-compatible display… Use the Apple Digital AV Adapter to mirror whatever’s on your iPad 2 screen — apps, presentations, websites, and more — on your HDTV or HDMI-compatible display in up to 1080p HD (movies play at up to 720p).”
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Apple’s iPad 2 Demo Video [Video]
If you haven’t had a chance yet, you will want to check out Apple’s Demo Video for the iPad 2. It highlights the new features of the iPad 2 as well as some of the new software and accessories. Very Cool. You can check out the video below.
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iPad 2 – What You Need to Know
Apple’s iPad 2 Event took place today and I must say… they put more into the iPad 2 than I expected. Check out the list of new features below. The iPad 2 will be available in the US on March 11th and in 26 additional countries on March 25th (see screenshot below). It will have the same pricing as the 1st gen iPad.
Below is a list of the new features that the iPad 2 will include:
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iPad Commercial – iPad is Amazing [Video]
Apple has released a new iPad Commercial. The Ad highlights a few characters of the iPad and some of the features included in the iOS 4.2.1 update including; creating, printing, vital, ideas, multi-tasking, facts, figures and amazing. Watch the commercial below.
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iTunes Gets the Beatles [Videos]
So, Apple’s big iTunes announcement that we mentioned yesterday was that the Beatles will finally be available on iTunes. If you know anything about the Beatles and their history with Apple… you will understand what a big deal this is. With the news of the Beatles in iTunes, Apple also launched an ad campaign to promote the event. Below are five ads featuring the songs; “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “All You Need Is Love,” “Let It Be,” “Yesterday” and “Here Comes the Sun.” Check out the videos below.
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