iOS 6 was one of the bigger reveals at Apple’s WWDC event today, and the iPhone maker didn’t disappoint. As expected, the new version of the software introduces an entirely new, built-from-the-ground-up Maps app that officially replaces Google Maps on iDevices. And just as Apple is breaking up with Google, it’s forged a bold new partnership with Facebook— deeply integrating it [...]
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Amazon Kindle Smartphone Rumor
Retail giants Amazon have had unrivalled success with their Kindle branded eReaders and their Android dominated Kindle Fire, so the possibility of them stepping into the smartphone market may be a logical step for the company. Aspired by Apple and build a locked-in infrastructure by fulfilling the needs and contents requirements of users, it’s suggested that [...]
iPhone coming to Cricket pre-paid wireless carrier
Well well well, just add another tablespoon of Morton’s to the palette of iPhone users out there who hate when “their” phone or ”their” phone services end up teaming up with yet another entity to bring iOS to all. Cricket wireless, a pre-paid cell phone company owned by Leap, has announced that they will begin selling the 16gb iPhone 4S [...]
Darcel Disappoints x Colibri Customized Apple Collection
Partnering up with French luxury brand, Colibri, NY’s Darcel Disappoints has launched a line of limited hi-tech Apple products. Available for MacBook Pro, iPad and iPhone, each product contains signature colors, graphics and characters expected only from Craig Redman. The very limited collection will be available at French retailer colette starting today.
4GB USB Safety Pin
If you’re tired of losing or misplacing your USB drive all of the time, Russia’s Artemy Lebedev Studio may have just created the best thing since sliced bread. Recently, they designed a 4GB USB flash drive/safety pin combo designed to be clipped to any article of clothing just as a regular safety pin would. The [...]
Adobe Photoshop CS6 Ships Tomorrow
Seems like we’ve been waiting forever for the release of the upgraded Adobe Photoshop CS6, but consider the wait over. The new and upgraded software comes with a range of updated features that include but aren’t limited to: improved content aware functionality, Adobe Creative Cloud, reengineered design tools, and more. For those located within the Americas [...]
Spotify Releases iPad App
If you’ve been waiting for the iPad Spotify app, consider your wait to be over. Check out the funny introductory video above as it pokes fun at the delay and apps that are directly imported from the iPhone. Spotify is now available via the App Store here, while non-subscribers can sign-up for a 30-day free trial of [...]
Megatron Invades NFL Cyber World: Calvin Johnson Wins Vote for Madden 13 Cover [Video]
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After recently signing a mega contract worth up to $132 million over 8 years, the Detroit Lions superstar wide-receiver is now the cover athlete for Madden NFL 13. Calvin Johnson, aka Megatron, edged out the Carolina Panthers rookie sensation Cam Newton for the cover. Megatron received 52% of 651,763 votes as the cover was just [...]
Jay-Z Launches Empire Game for Facebook
“Empire State of Mind,” the title of Jay-Z’s new Facebook game takes players down to roads Jay took to make it to the top. From Marcy Projects to one of hip hop’s biggest icons, each level explores a gradual progression to the top as portrayed through Sean Carter’s life. The game is currently in it’s [...]
Pharrell ‘Places And Spaces I’ve Been’ Book
Pharrell first mentioned his forthcoming book Places And Spaces I’ve Been a couple of months ago in an interview with GQ. He recently revealed the cover of the book, in which he documents his inspirations during his journey around the world. The book is written by him, but has contributions from Jay-Z, Ambra Medda, NIGO and Takashi [...]
Rumor: Apple Planning to Release iPad Mini
A month after Apple delivered its new iPad, rumors are heating up about a new iteration of the tablet designed to compete with Amazon’s Kindle Fire. The latest rumor to make the rounds is that Apple is planning to produce 6 million smaller iPads for sale some time in the third quarter. The report, from Chinese portal NetEase, [...]