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This bottle of “Apple shampoo” was spotted in a Beijing salon earlier this week. As a blog that frequently posts about Apple products, MethodShop.com was obviously curious and immediately had a million questions… Is Apple looking to expand into other product industries? Are Beijing resident’s being forced to choose between iShampo (sic) and Tony & Gay? Is …
You might have heard about cutting your cord because of “Over the Top Television“. This is the ability to get programming on your TV using the Internet. By using Netflix, Amazon or Hulu (like I talk about in the comparison) you could save yourself $100+ a month in cable subscriptions. If you do that, you need …
Wondering what to do with your old iPhone? Don't throw it out, yet. Here are some creative ways that you can repurpose your old smartphone or tablet.
AndroidAuthority did an "ultimate" drop test between the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3. Which phone won?
Have you used Apple‘s video chatting app FaceTime yet? Similar to Skype, it allows users to make video calls between the iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPhone 4, new iPod Touch or from your Mac. Dogs Using FaceTime If you go on Apple’s website, you see nothing but shiny happy people video chatting away. But what …
Buying a new smartphone can really be a confusing process. There are so many new options to chose from. New companies. New phones. New operating systems. New apps. So what should you buy? Android? iPhone? Windows Phone? Blackberry?! Let's review the most important things that should be part of your consideration process before buying a new smartphone.
If you ignore Apple‘s fumble with the Apple Maps app, then their latest mobile operations system, iOS 6, had 200+ great improvements and was well received. However, iOS 6 has a dirty little secret… it doesn’t work on the iPad 1. Unfortunately, this means that your 1G iPad will become little more than an expensive paperweight as new apps and …
Ever wonder how much money in electricity it costs to change your iOS devices? According to a recent study by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), if you charge your iPad every other day for an entire year, it will only cost you approximately $1.36 USD. Kind of puts things like your daily $5 cup …
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, published an open letter to customers yesterday addressing the criticism over the Apple Maps app in iOS 6.
Are you still waiting for your iPhone 5 to come in the mail? Then this might make you feel better. Apparently people in the Netherlands, especially employees in AMEX’s marketing department, are still waiting to get the… iPhone 1G. In a newsletter that was sent out this morning, American Express UK (@AmexUK) included some new …
Digital Domain Media Group Inc., the company behind the Coachella 2Pac hologram duet with Snoop Dogg, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Are you excited about the other iPod models or the new ear buds? Or was yesterday all about the iPhone 5?
Security camera footage of a brazen smash and grab theft at a Los Angeles Apple Store that resulted in the suspects' luxury BMW ruined, and one suspect in jail. As you can see in the surveillance video, this "smash and grab" burglary did not according to plan.
Well what do you know, the iPhone 5 rumors were right! This afternoon Apple CEO, Tim Cook, announced the new iPhone, called the iPhone 5. Here’s a rundown of the good, the bad and the ugly: The Good The Bad The Ugly The iPhone 5 will officially be released September 21. Apple will start accepting pre-orders for …
It can’t be easy following in Steve Jobs‘ footsteps. Next month marks both the one year anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing and Tim Cook‘s time as CEO of Apple… without being under Steve’s wing. Although Tim Cook has certainly done an amazing job as CEO (the stock has basically doubled this year), the few times that …
The "iPhone Case With USB Flash Drive" has a built-in 4 GB USB stick that easily slides out of the case when you need it, but remains safely secured once snapped back into place.
Have you ever watched one of your prized gadgets disappear before your eyes? The feeling you get is a little hard to explain. It’s a combination of a sad sinking feeling with a twist of shock. I unfortunately recently went through this experience losing a brand new AR Drone. The image you see above is the …
