Apple has offered more details on the Touch ID fingerprint scanner that is embedded into the iPhone 5s Home button, reports the WSJ. The scanner will not store images of your fingerprint on the iPhone; rather, data points are encrypted and stored within the iPhone's A7 processor. The phone then uses the digital signature to unlock itself or make iTunes purchases. An Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Offers More Details on the iPhone 5s Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner
Adobe Revel for iOS is Updated With Video Support
Adobe has released an update to Revel for iOS that brings video support, SMS sharing, .png support, and more. Have you ever wanted to show or share a photo or video on your iPhone or iPad and then realize it’s on your computer, or vice-versa? Revel to the rescue! Now you can sync your photos and videos across your iPhone, iPad and the web so your memories are truly always with … [Read more...] about Adobe Revel for iOS is Updated With Video Support
iPhone 5c Pre-Orders Are Now Live!
Apple has just gone live with its pre-orders for the iPhone 5c. In the U.S.A., the price for the 16GB and 32GB iPhone 5c is $549 and $649, respectively. On contract that's $99 and $199. In Canada the price is $599 and $719 for the 16GB and 32GB versions, respectively. You can pre-order the smartphone from one of the following locations: … [Read more...] about iPhone 5c Pre-Orders Are Now Live!
Apple Now Requires an Apple ID to Make Online Genius Bar Appointments
Apple is now requiring that you sign in with an Apple ID to make an online Genius Bar appointment at your local Apple Store, observes TechCrunch. … [Read more...] about Apple Now Requires an Apple ID to Make Online Genius Bar Appointments
Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 Fixing AFP File Transfer Speeds Over 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Apple has just released OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 which fixes AFP file transfer speeds on 802.11ac, as well as several other issues. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 Fixing AFP File Transfer Speeds Over 802.11ac Wi-Fi
U.S. Government Releases iPhone App to Identify and Locate Child Predators
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a new iOS app called 'Operation Predator' that aims to help fight and prevent child exploitation. This app makes it easy for the public to report suspected child exploitation in their community. As part of Operation Predator, the public can use this app to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Releases iPhone App to Identify and Locate Child Predators
Apple to Release New Apple TV Hardware Next Month?
MG Siegler, a venture capitalist and writer for TechCrunch, says that Apple will release new Apple TV hardware next month. Earlier today, Siegler tweeted: https://twitter.com/parislemon/status/377881760949743616 His tweet follows a report from AllThingsD that says new Apple TV software is coming September 18th. … [Read more...] about Apple to Release New Apple TV Hardware Next Month?
Early iPhone 5s Graphics Benchmarks Show Significant Improvements
Early graphics benchmarks for the iPhone 5s have surfaced on gfxbench showing significant improvements. Comparing the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 on the Egypt benchmark reveals notable performance improvements. The iPhone 5s improved from 41.1fps on the onscreen test to 53.0fps. On the offscreen test the iPhone 5s improved to 56.0fps from the iPhone 5's 29.8fps. … [Read more...] about Early iPhone 5s Graphics Benchmarks Show Significant Improvements
Conan: Presenting the Gold iPhone 5s
Conan O'Brien spoofs an Apple introductory video for the gold iPhone 5s. Apple's fresh new design team really has the Midas touch. Take a look below. You might want to check out the Jimmy Kimmel video on the iPhone 5s as well. http://youtu.be/n7-RetY7fGo [signoff] … [Read more...] about Conan: Presenting the Gold iPhone 5s
Jimmy Kimmel Tells People the iPad Mini is the New iPhone 5s
Jimmy Kimmel takes to the streets to show people the new iPhone 5s, using the iPad mini. http://youtu.be/oprUI6nupfc [signoff] … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel Tells People the iPad Mini is the New iPhone 5s