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30-pin Lightning combo docks coming soon as Apple tweaks spec

, Dec 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

It's time to get your transitional period on with an update the the specifications accessory makers much follows in order to get official support from Apple. In the wake of an issue with having both the Lightning cable and the legacy 30-pin connector working on one device, Apple has come forth with a tweak to the rules. While it's not entirely clear if it was the POP Kickstarter incident from earlier this week that made this change in Apple's policies a reality, the result is clear: you'll be able to work with a single accessory in the future with both types of connectors, no sweat. Read The Full Story

iOS 6.0.2 update brings wi-fi fix to iPad mini and iPhone 5

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices working with iOS 6 will be receiving an update to your mobile operating system at some point today with a collection of fixes including, first and foremost, a fix for a bug that "could impact Wi-fi." This suggests that there was a wi-fi bug out there in the wild for your iPhone 5 or iPad 4 or iPad mini or any number of different current-generation Apple smart devices. On the other hand we've not experienced any troubles as such - this release is more likely aimed at preventing a problem before it's happened. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: December 14, 2012

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Friday evening everyone. The weekend will be underway soon, but before we jump in, let's recap the news from the afternoon. We found out today that Google Maps on iOS might not be around for very long, so enjoy it while it lasts, while Motorola Atrix HD users are now getting a long-awaited update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Google is leaving Sync support in the dust starting on January 30, 2013, and there were launch events for the iPhone 5 in 33 different countries today. Read The Full Story

Next iPad mini rumored to get Retina display

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

We're not sure if it's just a slow news day (since it's Friday and all), but we're hearing rumors of something that's extremely likely to happen anyway, that it shouldn't even be a rumor -- that being a Retina display on the second-generation iPad mini. Apple didn't stuff one in with this first iPad mini, which was disappointing to a lot of users, but it seems the company is finally ready this time around. Read The Full Story

iPad minis now ship in one week

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

We're less than a couple weeks away from Christmas now and if someone on your list wants an iPad mini, you may still have time. The iPad mini has been hard to find since it launched and only recently had a two-week shipping delay. Apple has now announced that it has a limited supply of the new smaller iPad on hand. Read The Full Story

Untethered iOS 6 jailbreak is fake, users get Rick-rolled

, Dec 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Yesterday, we reported that an untethered iOS 6 jailbreak was going to be released on December 22. A lot of people, including us, were a bit skeptical, although his efforts seemed commendable and legit. However, the hacker behind the jailbreak, Dream JB, turns out to be a fake, as the link to the jailbreak files takes you to a Rick-rolling video on YouTube. Read The Full Story

Untethered iOS 6 jailbreak to arrive December 22

, Dec 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

iOS 6 users have been waiting for an untethered jailbreak for some time now, but it seems that there's finally a set date for it. A hacker by the name of "Dream JB" has announced that he'll be releasing an untethered jailbreak for iOS 6.0.1 on December 22, and it will be compatible with newer iOS devices like the iPhone 5, iPad mini, the 4th-gen iPad, and the new iPod Touch. Read The Full Story

Soundfreaq brings lightning to CES 2013 in massive audio preview

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

It's less than a couple of months away from CES 2013 now and brands large and small have already begun war on the media with releases - today's big news from Soundfreaq contains one heck of a rundown of future sound products. This rundown includes the first lightning speaker docks for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini as well as a set of Dual System Streaming products for futuristic audio action. Read The Full Story

iPad mini 4G hits EE’s LTE from £50

, Dec 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple's 4G-blessed iPad mini has gone on sale with UK carrier EE today, with the 7.9-inch tablet subsidized down to £50 ($80) if you're willing to commit to two years of LTE. The iPad mini WiFi + Cellular is offered with 3GB, 5GB, or 8GB of LTE data per month, priced at £25.99, £30.99, or £35.99 per month respectively. Alternatively, there's a cheaper way to get online at LTE speeds if you're willing to pay full-whack for the tablet. Read The Full Story

Gmail 2.0 for iOS Review

, Dec 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you’ve got a Gmail account and you work with the iPhone or an iPad, you may have been jealous of all the extra fabulous features that your Android friends and family have had that you didn’t in a Gmail app – that era has ended. With Gmail 2.0 for iOS, you’ve got a perfectly simple interface that’s so stripped down, you might think something is missing. In reality you’ve got the best-tuned Gmail app experience yet offered on iOS – though that should be true every time there’s a release, it’s gotten particularly well improved over the past this time around.

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Yahoo’s year-end search report sees iPhone 5 near top

, Dec 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Now that we've officially entered December, 2012 is beginning to wind down. Since we'll soon be saying hello to 2013, it's time once again for those interesting year-end list that give us all sorts of statistics from the last 12 months. Today one of those lists is coming from Yahoo, breaking down its 10 most popular search terms for the year. Read The Full Story

iPad mini 4G Review (Verizon)

, Dec 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

One of the takeaways from our iPad mini review was quite how travel-friendly the smaller tablet proved to be in comparison to the full-sized version. The 9.7-inch iPad has grown progressively slimmer across its generations, but the 7.9-inch form factor has bag-friendly advantages in its narrower width and shorter length. The fact that it’s so easily used one-handed makes it a more direct alternative to a Kindle or NOOK for ebook reading, too. While the WiFi-only model’s design begged to be included in your bag or purse, the 4G version finally has the flexibility to match.

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