Since the hack last week, Apple has now suspended (temporarily) password resets over the phone of AppleIDs. The reason seems to be to buy them time to figure out exactly how and why the password reset happened.
Archives for August 2012
Work begins on Microsoft Surface 2 Tablets
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although the Microsoft Surface tablet hasn’t launched yet, word at the moment hints that Microsoft [MSFT] is already hard at work on the next generation device. This information is really no big surprise as various companies will have a generation or two in design for the coming years.
Although MIcrosoft dismissed this by saying that there are just two versions, the RT and Pro versions, certain job openings say things a little differently.
Overclocked Nexus 7 Benchmark results revealed
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Google Nexus 7 Tegra 3 chip is clocked at 1.2GHz normally. One person has managed to overclock the CPU up to 1.64GHz and has benchmarked the device to see how much the performance has increased.
Old Maps from 1630 to 1930 Overlays on to Google Maps
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A collection of maps dated from 1630 to 1930 have been uploaded online for you to browse through. The maps are cleverly overlaid on to a Google Maps map and allow you to see what various areas looked like a long time ago.
iOS 6 can scale to 640 x 1136 hinting at a 4 inch screen
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Many iPhone users want a larger screen and although Apple has stuck with the standard 3.5 inches on every single iPhone released, there have been hints that they might switch to a 4 inch model. Leaked parts over the past few weeks and months have hinted at a larger screen and now some other evidence, in the way of software, now provides more strength to these rumours.
iPhone 5 nano SIM tray pictured
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple will likely start using a nano SIM when the iPhone 5 launches. The nano SIM is now an approved standard SIM card which means that Apple will be able to use it in smartphones and other 3G/4G devices. The whole reason for the switch is that it simply saves a little bit more space. With modern day smartphones, companies try to cram in and fill up every mm3 of space. By cutting down on the size of the SIM by a few mms it allows for another small component to be added etc…
Hurdles Google Doodle adds some fun to search
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Google often changes the logo on its home page changing it for what they call a Google Doodle. There have been many over the years which celebrate various events. The latest is related to the Olympics which today sees a Hurdle game on the home page.
New dock connector rolling out to all iOS devices this fall
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Out of all the rumours I’ve heard about the new iPhone and an iPad mini launching in the next few months, this particular is quite bold. The claim is that Apple will be changing its whole product line to a new and smaller dock connector. That part we have heard before, but the new rumours say that it will all happen at the same time this fall.
Nexus 7 tablet installed in a Dodge Ram
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Nexus 7 has received some excellent reviews. One company, SonicElectronix, has now mounted a Nexus 7 in the dash of a Dodge Ram. We’ve seen the iPad mounted before in a car, but the 7 inch screen on the Nexus 7 seems to work so much better for in-car use.
Tesco trials virtual shopping at Gatwick airport
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tesco has come up with a unique approach for shoppers by now making virtual stores available at Gatwick airport. The idea is that you land from your 2 week vacation, walk past a large screen with virtual products on the shelves, use your iPhone or Android smartphone to scan what you want and then have all the items delivered to you when you get home.
iOS 6 Beta 4 download now ready
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple released the beta 4 version of iOS 6 to developers yesterday. Along with that update, several new changes were included as well as a number of the usual bug fixes that prepare it for a full release in September or October.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 launches end of August
August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Note 10.1 will be launching globally at the end of this month. The new device is a larger version of the regular Galaxy Note smartphone. It has a 10.1 inch screen which works well with the S-Pen from what we understand.
