Netflix’s decision to introduce an in-app subscription option in its iOS app over a year ago has helped the streaming service steadily gain more subscribers, and surge up the Top Grossing charts in the Apple App Store. Back in November of last year, the app hit the Top Grossing chart for the first …
Read More »It’s now only $29 to fix your cracked iPhone if you have AppleCare+
Following yesterday’s iPhone 7 announcement, Apple is announcing that new AppleCare+ members will be able to get their cracked screens fixed for $29. This is big news for everyone who uses an iPhone with AppleCare+, and ultimately, anyone who owns an iPhone to begin with. It’s worth noting how much AppleCare+ costs …
Read More »You can now pre-order the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2
When Apple announced the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 earlier this week the company said pre-orders would start Friday September 9th, which in recent years has meant as early as 12:01am Pacific Time or 3:01am Eastern Time on the 9th. This year is no different, as the company just flipped the …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone 7 will be super limited in stores and all jet black and Plus models are sold out
Apple has issued a statement tonight that is essentially setting expectations for those who hoped they’d be able to walk into an Apple store on Friday and pick themselves up an iPhone. The statement makes it clear that all iPhones will be in short supply for walk-in customers without a …
Read More »News orgs sue FBI for details on San Bernardino iPhone exploit
The Associated Press, Vice Media and Gannett, the parent company of USA Today, sued the FBI today in an attempt to uncover information about how the law enforcement agency was able to unlock an iPhone used by Syed Farook, one of the San Bernardino shooters. The Justice Department initially sought …
Read More »Hands on with the iPhone 7 Plus’ crazy new Portrait mode
One of the most talked about features of the iPhone 7 at launch was the new Portrait mode. It’s a software feature that uses the two lenses of the iPhone 7 Plus to create the look and feel of an image shot with portrait settings on a camera with a …
Read More »Here’s Apple’s new iPhone ad for Game 7 of the World Series
Apple released a new video ad just in time for Game 7 of the World Series (that’s baseball, and it’s not really a “world” cup). And this is a good one. Like previous ads, Apple is focusing on just one new feature in the iPhone 7. All of my friends …
Read More »You can now buy a refurbed iPhone directly through Apple’s site
Some good news for folks looking to shave a hundred bucks or so off an iPhone, while still getting all the benefits that going through Apple’s official channels entail. The company is now stocking refurbished iPhones through its online store — which was previously limited to iPads, Macs, Apple TVs …
Read More »China threatens to squeeze iPhone sales if Donald Trump initiates a trade war
Apple and top automakers could be among the U.S. businesses that suffer if President-elect Donald Trump plays hardball with China over trade. That’s according to an editorial from China’s state-run newspaper Global Times this weekend — via The Guardian — which included a thinly-veiled threat of repercussions if Trump takes action …
Read More »iPhone, iPad and Mac sales are down, but Apple only cares about services now
Apple just reported its Q3 2016 earnings, and investors are sending its stock through the roof. While the company managed to beat analysts’ expectations, Apple is selling fewer iPhones, iPads and Macs than last year during the same period. The long period of endless growth on all product lines is …
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