iPhone

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120904_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] In just a few short days, Apple will announce the iPhone 5. You know what that means: it’s time for a rumor roundup. Here’s what’s been said about the device so far: it will almost certainly have a larger, higher resolution screen then previous iPhone models. The Continue Reading →

Would you be surprised to hear that more than 60% of the apps in the App Store have never been downloaded, even once? That’s the conclusion of analytical firm Adeven. The latter even counted the number of flashlight apps and found that Apple iPhone users in need of a quick light have 1,899 choices. Christian Continue Reading →

The telecom world is like the Old West: People keep riding into town to tell the local sheriff that they plan on taking it over. The growth of wireless phones has been astonishing, from Apple‘s iPhone lineup to Google‘s Android model. And with primarily three players all vying for a piece of the pie, it’s Continue Reading →

Apple uses three suppliers to provide the display for its iPhones. One of them, Sharp, has yet to commence production of the next iPhone’s display. The delay may result in fewer iPhones available to consumers when the device launches. The problem, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, is related to “manufacturing difficulties” Continue Reading →

Over the past week, at least since the latest Chrome for iOS update came out on August 22nd (v 21.0.1180.77), we’ve seen numerous complaints from iPhone and iPad users that their saved passwords have suddenly disappeared. Since then a duplicable pattern has been found and reported as a bug to Google. Here’s what you need Continue Reading →

Apple’s latest tweak to its online store has now included a real-life genius that you can chat to if you’re undecided about buying your next iPhone or iPad. If you’re based in the UK, Germany, Spain or Brazil, you can surf to either product page, and an “Ask Now” button in the top right corner Continue Reading →

It has been widely reported that Apple’s next-generation iPhone will include near field communication capabilities, and a Chinese blog on Monday published the first images that showed the alleged NFC chip integrated into the phone’s internal components. After an in-depth analysis, however, AnandTech has concluded that NFC in the next iPhone is “highly unlikely” and Continue Reading →

You know all those people who use the phrase “iPhone killer” on Twitter? They’re probably psychopaths. So are, very likely, those who wanted Apple to “bury” Samsung. How do I know this? Well, I am privy to new scientific information that indicates something very powerful about the language used while expressing one’s feelings in social Continue Reading →

Here’s something innovative that Apple can’t accuse Samsung of copying from the iPhone: transparent displays. Samsung on Monday announced that it will be bringing its new NL22B transparent display to the IFA electronics trade show in Berlin, which kicks off on August 31st and lasts through September 5th. Samsung says that the display, which will Continue Reading →

Ever wondered how much it would cost you to replicate the functionality of today’s smartphones with a collection of standalone gadgets? I picked out the main functions and apps of my iPhone 4S and tried to find approximate replacements for each of them on Amazon. The total bill came to $1,228.11, and the devices collectively Continue Reading →