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The Snappening: More Than 100,000 Private Snapchat Photos Leaked

Ben Reid·October 11, 2014

Instant picture messaging app Snapchat has risen to prominence over the past couple of years, establishing a niche for users who wish to share photos and short (albeit terrible quality) clips that self-destruct after a set period of time. The authors of Snapchat have come under fierce scrutiny on more than one occasion already over user privacy, and with a cache of around 13GB of snaps having leaked online, the company is pointing the finger at "illegal" third-party clients.

Apple’s Lead Designer Jony Ive Slams Rivals For Copycat Products In Rare Interview

Ben Reid·October 11, 2014

Jony Ive is a pivotal member of Apple's executive team, and since the departure and subsequent passing of Steve Jobs, oversees most of the major hardware and software design changes that the company makes. The Englishman, like most of Apple's execs, rarely speaks publicly aside from a recorded clip at most of the keynotes, but in a rare tidbit, discussed the iPhone, the company's impending smartwatch, and how much it irks him to see rivals copying Apple.

NFL Star Fined $10K For Wearing Apple’s Beats In Spite of Ban Due To Bose’s Exclusivity

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Blink For iOS 8 Brings Resizable Keyboard That iPhone 6 Plus Users Have Been Waiting For

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Since Apple allowed developers some jurisdiction over the keyboard element of iOS, many have obliged in releasing third-party alternatives to the stock offering. Many of these have sought to offer enhanced functionality in helping users to type more quickly, while others have brought a welcome element of fun with GIFs and emojis galore, and today's featured keyboard seems a perfect combination of the two.

GBA4iOS 2.1 Emulator With Multiplayer Support Coming Despite Date Trick Being Killed In iOS 8.1

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Apple's next major mobile software update, iOS 8.1, is currently on its way to the end user. We're already a couple of betas in, and with a special event now confirmed for next week, it may be just days away. Of all the features that the Cupertino company will be bundling into the new version, including Apple Pay, iOS 8.1 will also be plugging a loophole that allows emulators like GBA4iOS to run, but in a true sense of getting in before the lock, the authors of said emulator will still be pushing some new features before Apple spoils the party.

Apple To Live Stream October 16 iPad Event, Here’s Where And How You Can Watch It

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Tesla’s New Electric Car Features Autopilot And Dual Motor All Wheel Drive [Video]

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Tesla's quite public effort to bring electric cars to the mainstream has been well documented, and it was only back in July that the company announced the $35,000 Model 3 to rival the 3 Series BMW. Now, another very interesting variant of the Model S includes a number of exciting new features, including an autopilot self-driving mode that will eventually allow the machine to drive itself to its owner.

Apple Releases OS X Yosemite 10.10 GM 3 For Download

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Apple has just rolled out a third Candidate Golden Master of OS X 10.10 Yosemite, which will presumably launch late next week when the company holds its special event at Town Hall. At this stage, Apple isn't adding any major features or changes, rather refining the software ready for the end user, so while developers can now go ahead and pick up Yosemite GM 3, there won't be any drastic alterations therein.

Humor: What If Siri Was A… Waitress [Video]

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Foursquare Releases iOS 8 Widget For Swarm App, Lets You Check In With A Simple Tap

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Recognizing that its once-popular check-in app was hitting something of a lull, Foursquare devised a separate app in the form of Swarm. The idea was that Swarm would work as a kicker to Foursquare, but focus more on finding friends within your locale and subsequently, find things to do. It still includes its very own check-in feature, though, and thanks to iOS 8's widget support, the Swarm app for iOS has just been updated to include a useful button for checking in with a single tap.

This iOS App Lets You Use Microsoft Kinect With iPhone [Video]

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

As geeks, we love seeing improbable stuff happen in the world of tech, and in a seemingly unlikely turn of events, one tenacious developer has begun work on a project to bring a Kinect motion viewer to Apple's iOS. Costing 99 cents, it's already available to download over at the App Store, and although it's not particularly useful at its current duration, it's one of the coolest apps we've seen here in a very long time.

Detailed Walkthrough Of CarPlay On Pioneer Aftermarket System [Video]

Ben Reid·October 10, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge And Others Could Face Sales Ban In US, Here’s Why

Ben Reid·October 9, 2014

Samsung's delay in getting the Galaxy Note 4 out to the masses will surely have an effect on overall sales, particularly given the unexpected popularity of Apple's iPhone 6 Plus, and now, the Korean outfit is facing another hurdle. According to a suit filed by NVIDIA, Sammy's Exynos processors, along with a number of SoCs manufactured by Qualcomm, are in violation of the graphics specialist's GPU patents, and if NVIDIA's claims are founded, the Galaxy Note 4 may face a sales ban in the United States.

HTC RE Is A Remarkable GoPro Like Camera, Works With Android And iPhone [Video]

Ben Reid·October 9, 2014

As well as the selfie-focused Desire EYE, HTC has also launched an intriguing, GoPro-like contraption designed to aid those wishing to capture point-of-view videos. The 16-megapixel sensor can also take pictures, and although the device doesn't include any kind of viewfinder, HTC asserts that this only adds to the RE Camera's simplicity.

HTC Desire EYE: A Selfie King With A 13-Megapixel Front Facing Camera [Video]

Ben Reid·October 9, 2014

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