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Will Your Smartphone Replace Credit Cards In The Near Future?

Keith James — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:18:09 +0000

My wallet has already gone the way of the dinosaur cause I hate sitting on a bump on my butt and money clips were equally cumbersome to me, but I still carry credit cards w/my cash wrapped around them. Still cumbersome. But now, it looks as if our smartphones are sending our plastic into the oblivion of the obsolete like they have so many other things beforehand.

An iPhone Contract for Your Teen – Gregory's iPhone Contract

Eric Meier — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:40:22 +0000

What age should a young person be given their first smartphone? These parents of a thirteen-year-old decided to gift their son one for Christmas, but it came with a few rules. Read them over and let us know what you think. Originally from the parenting blog of Janell Hofmann, the iPhone contract has gone viral. [...]

One Mom's 18 Rules For iPhone Use For Her Teenager, Gregory Hoffman

Keith James — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:32:37 +0000

My oldest is only 10 but she's already asking for her first iPhone! I'm reluctant to give it to her just yet but when the time comes I might copy these rules that this mom made up for her teenager. Although, this list sounds suspiciously aimed at us adults or at least an attempt to shape her son into a functional one!

Kristen Bell Gets Nagged By 'MOMi' In Siri Spoof

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:15:04 +0000

The recent release of the iPhone 5 has gotten our minds into a techie frenzy, but not because we’re overloaded with too much iPhone newness too soon. Ohhh, no. See, the latest iPhone has even more addicting app possibilities, a sleeker finish, and (most importantly), an upgraded version of our girl Siri.

iPhone 5 Spoof Points Out Phone's Many Shortcomings

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:45:51 +0000

The new iPhone 5 looks great, but we did have concerns about "scroll fatigue" and not being able to take one of those snazzy panoramic shots with just one click. That's why these guys came up with a phone that is nearly 800% taller than the original iPhone. Now you can have all you

iPhone 5: The Most Beautiful Product Apple Has Ever Made?

Eric Meier — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:37:51 +0000

The iPhone 5 was unveiled today. It’s lighter and slimmer than its predicessors, the iPhone 4 and 4S. During the presentation, an Apple executive called the phone “the most beautiful product we have ever made.” Mashable reports that the iPhone 5 has a larger screen than previous versions, at 4 inches, with a resolution of [...]

The Most Amazing Bathroom Peeper Yet Spies via iPhone

K. Thor Jensen — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:05:13 +0000

From the technology crime bureau comes an unsettling report of an enterprising gentleman in Albany, NY who tried to get hot shots of ladies doing their business in a CVS bathroom with his iPhone, only to get busted by the cops. Vaughn Greene was an intern at the CVS on Latham Road (CVS has interns?), [...]

Man Sues Apple for Siri's Imperfections

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:30:50 +0000

Apple iPhone 4S users know that Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant, can be hit or miss. Sometimes she understands you perfectly and reacts with precision, and other times? Well, not so much.

But a New York man is so upset by Siri’s flaws and foibles that he’s filed a lawsuit against Apple.

A Self-Healing iPhone Case Could Soon Be a Reality

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:50:42 +0000

It may sound crazy, but a new type of phone case designed by car manufacturer Nissan can actually repair itself. Finally, we can drop our phone without completely freaking out. The Scratch Shield iPhone case is made with a special type of — yes — self-healing paint that auto-magically fills in dings and scrapes on its [...]

Apple Announces the iPhone 4S at 'Let's Talk iPhone' Event

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:01:42 +0000

Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone.

Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.

Ten Frighteningly Cool Halloween Gadgets

Dylan Schenker — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:59:41 +0000

Remember the good old days when Halloween meant trick-or-treating and bobbing for apples? Well, technology has made All Hallow's Eve a whole lot scarier. From advanced video displays to motion-sensing devices, these Halloween-themed gadgets will turn your home into a truly terrifying house of horrors. Here's a list of some cool tech (some pricey, some [...]

Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:00:32 +0000

Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5.

The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.

New iPhone App Rewards Healthy Eating

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:41:59 +0000

One of the biggest problems when trying to lose weight is staying motivated and engaged in the challenge every day. Well technology is a wonderful thing, and Apple wants to help you lose weight! According to The Independent, there’s a new app out there that allows users to keep track of their diet, receive constant [...]

Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype in a Bar

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:35:46 +0000

In a replay from an incident last year, another Apple employee lost another iPhone prototype in yet another Bay Area bar. If this keeps up, they’re going to start surgically implanting new phones into developers’ arms.

Monkey Tries To Send Text Message on iPhone – Cutest SMS Ever? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:31:27 +0000

In a clear case of monkey-see-monkey-do, this ape seems desperate to fire off a text message from an iPhone. Despite his best attempts, he is unable to unlock device. However, with a little human help, he’s in business. He just types gibberish, from what we can tell. But if, as the saying goes, a bunch [...]

Verizon To Sell The iPhone

Mark Richards — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:53:29 +0000

Recently the front display on my phone went blank and now I’m ready to get a new phone, an iPhone. Verizon customers rejoice. For four years, since Apple introduced the iPhone exclusively on AT&T, Verizon customers have wondered when they would get one to call their own. The long wait may soon be over. Verizon [...]

New Way To Report Bad Drivers

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:50:16 +0000

When someone cuts you off, almost pushes you off the road, rides your bumper don’t you wish you could report them on the road? Well now there may be a way. Next time you’re on the road and some jerk does something stupid a new iPhone app will make sure the guy doesn’t get away [...]