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Just how many iPhone and Android users use their device to get onto Facebook and other social media apps? Well, according to an infographic done by Onavo, a company who helps manage and compress your data usage through a self-titled app, you’d be surprised just how little any service outisde of Twitter and Facebook get any attention, if at all, on either mobile device. — More after the break!

Nov 8, 2011

Android,

iPhone,

Tuesday

Nov082011

SGP Ultra Thin Vivid Series Reventon Yellow case for iPhone 4 / 4S review

It’s been duly noted that we aren’t fans of silicone based iPhone cases. But I mean, if you’re on a budget and don’t mind throwing any old thing on your $400+ Apple investment then go right ahead, but we’re not that kind. That being said, this week we’ll be taking a look at the Ultra Thin Vivid series case by SGP, provided to us again by the fine folks over at the CreTouch Store. Let’s preface this review by saying we have a lot more positives to mention in this article than in our last encounter with SGP. — More after the break!

Nov 8, 2011

Thursday

Nov032011

SGP Ultra Silke Soul Black case for iPhone 4 / 4S

Silicone cases aren’t usually the most wisest choice to make for encasing your delicate iPhone 4 in. However, we know that there are times when you need to go on a budget. In that case, we decided to check out SGP’s Ultra Silke case. But as with any iPhone case (regardless of material) there are 3 speciic areas we’re looking at to give you the best advice possible on whether this is something we think you should spend your hard earned frogskins on; 1.) protection, 2.) style, 3.) functional design. — Our full review after the break!

Nov 3, 2011

Monday

Oct312011

Oct 31, 2011

Design,

Industry News,

FingerFlux lets you feel touch screens before actually touching them -- (Video)

FingerFlux lets you feel touch screens before actually touching them -- (Video)

When the iPhone popularized the touch screen it didn’t magically do away with the issues that plagued the technology for years prior. Tactile response is key to being able to type accurately and rapidly on a keyboard. On a touch screen however, it’s a little tougher. And so here we introduce FingerFlux, a magnet that directs your fingers to the center of touch buttons.

Oct 31, 2011

Design,

Industry News,

Monday

Oct312011

Siri hacked to work on iPhone 4 and iPod touch

The iPhone 4S may be twice as fast as its predecessor and also feature a pretty sweet camera, capable of shooting at 1080p resolutions, but the reason why anyone was really convinced to fork over the extra cash for the new handset was the introduction of the Siri voice-activated personal assistant app. But why is it that it was only available for the 4S when technically it could run on the current iPhone 4? Well, someone decided to test out this theory, and you can guess the results. — More after the break!

Oct 31, 2011

Applications,

Hacks,

Wednesday

Oct192011

Oct 19, 2011

Japan,

World,

Siri gives Japanese man a hard time for his Engrish -- (Video)

Siri gives Japanese man a hard time for his Engrish -- (Video)

You know what I think? I think Siri needs to go out and get some culture. Seriously, stop being so ignorant and try to get herself some culture. She may have the answers to most of life’s questions, like “where can I find the nearest taco stand?”, but where it counts… y’know, with handling real-life people and linguistic sensitivities she’s cold… oh, so cold.

Oct 19, 2011

Japan,

World,

Tuesday

Oct182011

Oct 18, 2011

Want to know how the iPhone 4S ranks against the Canon 5D Mark II? -- (Video)

iPhone 4S / Canon 5d MKII Side by Side Comparison from Robino Films on Vimeo.

Want to know how the iPhone 4S ranks against the Canon 5D Mark II? -- (Video)

Surprisingly well, if you can believe it! While some settings had to be adjusted on the 5D to match up fairly with the 4S, unless you’re a cinematographer with a trained eye then you probably won’t notice much of a difference. That extra lense added into the latest iPhone doesn’t play around!

Oct 18, 2011