iPhone 5s Launch Delayed By Fingerprint Scanner
The launch of the iPhone 5s coulde be delayed until after June, due to problems with the new fingerprint-scanning feature that was designed by Apple in order to replace the passcode unlocking system.
R499 For A Nifty Keyboard Case For Your iPad (Save R600)
Genius. Save your screen from smudging and shattering in one fell swoop. Up your finger speed, keep your screen clean, and save yourself the tears of a dropped iPad with these keyboard covers
Amazing App Knits The Screens Of Your Mobile Devices Together [VIDEO]
You know those times when the picture would look better if your screen was just a tad larger? Well, a group of MIT students (of course) developed an app that can solve this, and a few other problems you might be dealing with
Apple Is Making Dramatic Changes To Their Operating System – Engineers Are Using Filters To Hide Their Screens
According to Apple blogger, John Gruber, iOS (the operating software run on iPhones, iPads and iPods) is getting a face lift – a big one. Insider info is that Apple engineers – who are permitted to carry around unreleased products and software – have a filter on their screens, so side viewers can’t sneak a peak. […]
12 Apps That Will Improve Your Life, Immediately [PICS + VIDEO]
The future is now, people. And with apps like these, it’s now-now. For your visual pleasure, just enjoy this list of 12 apps that take science fiction, and make it science awesome. 1# – Anatomy 4D (Free) Get yourself as close to the human anatomy as possible without actually cutting someone up, with the Anatomy 4D. […]
Apple Is Designing A Phone That Falls On Its Feet
Apple recently filed a patent at the United States Patent Office that would allow the iPhone to fall on its feet, so to speak. The “Protective Mechanism for an Electronic Device” aims to prevent or limit the damage caused when an electronic device with a processor is dropped. Reports suggest that the device would need […]
Apple Lands Augmented Reality Patent
Okay, Apple signed another patent – but this time it’s a goodie. Yesterday Apple was awarded the patent for an augmented reality system, giving users the ability to tag objects on screen in live video relayed by the phone camera, which would bring up information about those real-world items in a heads-up display. In english […]
Samsung Is Also Having A Run At Making A Smart Watch [GALLERY]
Lee Young Hee, Executive Vice President of Samsung’s mobile business confirmed during an interview in South Korea that Samsung will indeed be making a smart watch. According to Hee this is not in respsonse to rumours that Apple is working on a watch. We’ve been preparing the watch product for so long. We are working very […]
Digicape Overhauls Their Roeland Street Store [PICS]
South Africa’s largest independent Apple retailer (and our favourite place to buy Apple stuff) officially reopened on 13 March. Digicape’s Roeland Street store was re-opened after undergoing extensive redesign and construction. It looks very, very pretty inside now. Work in progress… THIS is customer service Kwaai Not only has Digicape upgraded their store, they’ve also […]
Friday Morning Spice
Samsung releases Galaxy 4. Apple’s marketing guy rubbished it before launch. Pope returns to Rome to pay bill. The results of Top TV’s porn channel application. Facebook to incorporate the hashtag. They’re making replicas of Madiba’s jail cell.
Google Now Could Be Coming To iOS [VIDEO]
Google Now is arguably Android’s greatest weapon in the operating system tug of war between Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. Harnessing the power of Big Data and predictive analytics, Google Now is a PA in your pocket, producing helpful, unprompted alerts and reminders which it creates by analysing the results of your search and browsing […]
Apple iPhone 5S And New iPads To Launch Soon – Very Soon
The iPhone 5 was released in South Africa late in 2012, and users have barely had time to scratch their screens. But according to iMore, Apple is not wasting any time in rolling 0ut an update of the handset. The new iPhone S5 could be released as soon as August 2013, while new iterations of […]
iPhone Apps You Need: Share Files With Everyone In The Room
Ever wanted to share a presentation, video, music file or high res photo from your phone to your friends, or recent acquaintances? The baked-in sharing options currently available on your standard iPhone make video sharing a tedious affair. Even with DropBox, you need to ask for someone’s email address, and then you have to invite them, […]
Thursday Morning Spice
Pistorius cop faces murder charges. iPhone 5 best selling smartphone in Q4 2012. Super15 ‘Ref Cam’ to debut. Armstrong refuses to meet US anti-doping agency. British neighbourhood wants Banksy back. Milestone for 2013 rhino kills. Lawyers abandon Malema.
WATCH: Apple’s Drops New TVC Adverts For The iPad Line [VIDEO]
On Sunday evening Apple released two new TV ads for the popular iPad range. In keeping with their vibe, they’ve gone with a very clean, toned down feel. There’s your white background, clean messaging and great visuals of demonstrations of what the Apple iStore apps have to offer. Quite mean. [Source: Mashable]
Why Apple Will Enter And Dominate The Smartwatch Market
Tech insiders are drawing together a compelling set of reasons for why Apple is very likely to enter the smartwatch market, and why they’re also likely to make a clean sweep of it. They’ll be late to the market, competing against upstarts like Pebble and established brands like Sony in order capitalize on a trend […]
Breakthrough: New iPhone iOS 6 Operating System Now Includes South African Accent [VIDEO]
Did you know that your iPhone has a function that can read any text back to you? Well it does. But now, with iOS6, they’ve included a South African accent. What a nice touch! Click to have a listen and try for yourself.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Applications open for 2023 Mars colony. Chavez inauguration postponed. David Bowie releases single after 10 years. Western Cape farm strikes return. Cheap iPhone 4 coming out soon. Free wi-fi in NY from Google. Longest tennis tie-break ever.
What Does The Average Female Mac User Look Like? [PIC]
“Pretty cute, but awkwardly dressed”. That is how the average Mac female user is being described, according to a tech start-up who claims to have compiled the profile using data sourced from 1,1 million different Facebook profiles.
Friday Morning Spice
Small French village is safe from apocalypse. Instagram reverses privacy policy. Students admit to faking eagle video. Facebook tests charging $1 a message. Apple’s pinch-and-zoom patent rejected. Zuma’s grip almost 100%. Anchorman 2 release date.
Win Radical Apple Accessories Worth R3500! [COMPETITION]
We’re ending the year on a high note, and two lucky 2oceansvibers stand a chance to win an XtremeMac hamper to the value of R3500! Each hamper consists of: A Tango Airplay Speaker compatible with any Apple device with iOS 5 or newer, enabling you to share your tunes wirelessly at the touch of a […]
Revealed: Expected Launch Date For iPhone 5 In South Africa
We’ve been doing some snooping around and all noises are pointing to the same launch date for the iPhone 5 in South Africa. Our source even has a countdown clock to the glorious date. Click through to check it out, as well as the supporting information.
Thursday Morning Spice
Most SA internet users are black. Nokia tries to block all Blackberry sales. Top SA cyclist exposes Europe’s drug problem. Judgement day for Murdoch. 7-year-old taking marijuana treatment. 17 lottery winners who blew it all. Demi’s new toyboy is HOW old?!
These Are The Only Smartphones Worth Buying
Are you due for an upgrade? Or did you forget your iPhone in your pocket when you went for a swim and are thinking about a change? Check out these smart phones as ranked by Business Insider. It’s one of these, or nothing..
Foxconn Factory Admits To Employing Kids As Young As 14
Foxconn, the largest electronics manufacturer in the world, has admitted that some of its employees may not have met the minimum age of employment in China. Already a subject of huge controversy surrounding its labour conditions, this latest allegation is not helping the manufacturer’s ailing reputation.
Friday Morning Spice
Motlanthe book launch fires off ANC leadership race. Armstrong unfazed by doping maelstorm. Spear move sets ‘crucial precedent’. France’s Hollande promises pupils ‘no more homework’. Zuma calls summit in bid to end strike wave.
Beautiful Tribute To Steve Jobs, Apple’s Greatest Hits [VIDEO]
A year ago today, the world lost one of the greatest innovators that ever lived, Steve Jobs. In honour of his memory, Apple compiled a touching video montage looking at some of his career highlights.
2012’s Top Ten Global Brands
International brand consultancy Interbrand released its rankings of the world’s biggest brands yesterday, and there are some interesting shifts to take note of. We’ve already reported on Google being ranked higher than Microsoft, but where do our other favourite brands fall in the world’s top ten?
High Density Of Apple Fanboys In New York Contribute To City’s Increased Crime
While the Apple lovers are not committing the crimes themselves, popularity of the company’s devices in New York is being blamed for the increase of crime in the city. The NYPD commissioner has said that crime in New York City has significantly risen due to the theft of Apple products.
Google Now More Valuable Than Microsoft
Microsoft now resides at position number three on the list of most valuable technology businesses in the world. Only Apple tops Google, but by quite a lot.