Apple Now Says It Meant to Open Up iPhone Code

The iPhone maker says it stopped obscuring crucial operating system code to boost performance—a change that could also improve device security.

Apple Opens Up iPhone Code in What Could Be Savvy Strategy or Security Screwup

Developers got a pretty big surprise with the first preview release of iOS 10. It turns out that the iOS 10 kernel, the heart of the operating system, was left unencrypted by Apple. This is not only the first time that Apple has released an unencrypted version of its kernel, but no one knows why it happened, or even if it was intentional.

iOS 9 Battery Life: 7 Tips To Make Your iPhone Last Longer

Apple's iOS 9 comes with a number of battery improving features, including a Low Power Mode. Stephen Lam/Getty Image

Features may come and go, but one thing remains the same -- customers always want more battery life out of their iPhones. That still applies with iOS 9.

Vodafone NL confirms 'iPhone 6s' name, everyone feigns surprise

In a reveal that will surprise absolutely no one, the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus names have been inadvertently confirmed by the Dutch Vodafone on the "New Phone Every Year" page.

The iPhone 6c was not mentioned, the hypothetical return to 4" iPhone models. Now, the latest hearsay is that the 6c is unlikely anyway and this does little to change that.

Dutch iPhone 6s and 6s Plus prices leaked, still the same

The Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be unveiled on September 9 and pre-orders may start as early as September 11. The Netherlands will skip that process by the looks of it, new info suggests that the iPhone duo will go directly to stores no September 25 (perhaps a week after other Euro markets like Germany and France).

Apple iPhone 6s screen and logic board appear on video

A mashup phone consisting of an Apple iPhone 6s screen and logic board, combined with Apple iPhone 6 components, shows up on a video with the device booting up to reveal a gear icon. Because of the mismatched parts, that is all that will show up on the screen when the phone is turned on. The video also shows off the iPhone 6s logic board, which includes the larger Apple A9 chipset. Right now, the A9 isn't stamped with the chip's name, but you can see it nonetheless.

Apple starts iSight camera replacement program for certain Apple iPhone 6 Plus units

 

Apple has acknowledged that it sold some Apple iPhone 6 Plus units with a faulty iSight camera between September 2014 and January 2015. The cameras on these iPhone 6 Plus models contain a bad component which results in blurry photographs being taken. As a result, Apple has initiated a free camera replacement plan to those units that fall within a small range of serial numbers.

Sprint lets you keep switching to the newest iPhone for $22 per month

Today Sprint has announced a new "revolution" intended for those who are big iPhone fans. The gist of the new iPhone Forever plan is this: you get the newest iPhone for free, then start paying $22 per month. And when a new iPhone launches, you can get it. Without any additional cost. You do however need to trade in your existing iPhone. That's it.

Apple won't release a new 9.7-inch iPad Air this year

Apple won't release a new 9.7-inch iPad Air this year

Can the world survive without a new 9.7-inch Apple iPad introduced this year? It might have to if Chinese publication Economic Daily News is right. A reliable source in the past, the Economic Daily News says that Foxconn has received orders for the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro, and for the Apple iPad mini 4.

The buzz from Apple's camp is that the tech titan wants the larger iPad Pro to be its flagship slate this year, which could mean that a new Apple iPad Air gets delayed until 2016. Another possible scenario has Apple offering a slightly improved iPad Air this year, similar to what the company did with the Apple iPad mini 3 last year.

Leaked images over the last few months reveal that the iPad Pro should come with four speakers, one near each corner. In addition, a second connector port has been seen on the side of the tablet in some images. This port (possibly a USB Type-C) is in a perfect position to allow the device to be charged while standing up in a dock. A report published earlier this year by the Wall Street Journal said that the iPad Pro would come with a stylus and Apple would offer an optional keyboard and mouse for the product.

Apple is expected to promote the iPad Pro as the perfect tablet for the enterprise and educational markets.

source: EconomicDailyNews (translated) via BGR

Apple Patents Laser-Mapping System For The iPhone

Pictured is iPin, an existing iPhone accessory that turns the smartphone into a laser pointer. Apple is reportedly planning a laser that would record information around the iPhone. Conary Enterprises

Apple Inc. is fond of patenting futuristic new features for its iPhone, plenty of which it never implements into consumer models. Last week, it was awarded a patent for a built-in laser that would allow the iPhone to map indoor areas.

Apple Holiday Gift Guide 2014: 12 Ideas For The iPad, iPhone And MacBook Pro User Who Has Everything

Find the right holiday gift for the Apple lover who owns just about every device. IBTimes/Luke Villapaz

Chances are the Apple lovers in your life have just about every product from the iPhone to the iPad. But that doesn’t mean shopping for them has to be difficult. From cases to headphones to gloves, there's plenty of accessories and gadgets on the market to make the Apple product experience even better. Here are 12 gift ideas for the Apple owner covering a range of price points to fit any holiday-buying budget:

Apple iPhone 6 Review

1. Introduction

Two years ago, Apple’s venerable iPhone received one of the biggest design changes in its history. Previous to the unveiling of the iPhone 5, all other iPhones before it featured 3.5-inch screens – a large screen size for a phone back in 2007, but hardly the stuff that contended with the more spacious

This infographic explores the early years of smartphones and the rise of the iPhone

Imagine a world without smartphones. Go on, we'll wait. Now remember the first time you grasped such a device in your hand and try to reminisce of the feelings that you experienced at that point. While many of you will hardly recall their first encounter with a smartphone, you can surely remember the exact make and model of the device.

Depending on your age, you might have witnessed the rise and fall of certain manufacturers, as well as the gradual shift towards more uniform, less discerning from one

Tech explained: Here's how the iPhone 6's new, bigger screen will improve user experience

Without a doubt, the most important new features of the just-announced iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are their large displays. The more regularly-sized iPhone 6 will come with a 4.7" panel, while the significantly larger iPhone 6 Plus will feature a massive, 5.5" screen. But as you might have guessed, that's not all there is to these new displays. Apple has practically improved each and every aspect of its IPS LCD screens, not only on the hardware level, but also in terms of integrating them better with the iOS experience through some smart software features. Let take a deeper look at the various ways that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus' screens are

Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will be the first iPhones with 128 GB of storage

The new iPhone 6 series has finally been announced, and while there are tons of things to research and enjoy right now, one of the new things for Apple and its new iPhones kind of stood out. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will actually be the first iPhones ever to arrive with a maximum storage capacity of 128 GB!

So, that's obviously quite a lot of space (and it'll also cost quite a bit), but it's good to see Apple out its new iPhones with a 128 GB

iPhone 6: all the new features

 

Apple took to the stage just a little while ago, hosting a special event to announce the biggest changes to its mobile devices franchise since the introduction of the first iPad. Not only did we have new entries in the iPhone franchise announced, and bold ones at that, like the iPhone 6. but Apple is also venturing into a brand new market niche for the first time - that of smart wearables.

Apple iPhone 6 design was leaked back in March

Now that the Apple iPhone 6 has been made official by Apple, suppose we told you that you could have seen the design of the handset all the way back in March. It was on March 31st to be precise, that we showed you pictures allegedly taken by a Foxconn insider showing the back of the Apple iPhone 6. The design, as you can see, matches exactly what Apple has revealed today.

Apple Pay will launch October, turns your iPhone into a secure payment platform

Rumors of Apple implementing a mobile payment system in theiPhone 6 turned out to be true! The credit card system is five decades old, and it's so easy to lose your card - said Tim Cook. No wonder Apple wanted to give a go at replacing the archaic system, and behold, Apple Pay was born! The system uses a NFC module positioned on top of the phone for payments in physical locations, and TouchID authentication to authorize online payments via Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Users simply have to add their

Apple unveils the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 with Retina HD screen

Tim Cook took the stage at the start of today's event and almost immediately announced the new iPhone 6. The Apple iPhone 6 is based on iPod touch looks and has a 4.7" screen. 

The screen is protected by "Ion-strengthened glass", which is curved around the edges for a more seamless experience when swiping. The screen itself is an LCD with "Retina HD," which

Apple officially announces the iPhone 6 Plus with a 5.5-inch display

The Apple iPhone 6 Plus is now official. It's built around a 5.5" IPS LCD display with an Retina HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels or, in other words 1080p). The pixel density is 400 ppi and iOS 8 has been tweaked to take full advantage of the larger display.

The back of the iPhone 6 Plus is made of anodized aluminum and the stainless steel frame of the phone ensures its rigidity.