Anyone who thought Apple opting for rounded squares as the basis of the iOS design aesthetic was just a case of Jony Ive or one of his designers liking rounded corners and deciding to run with it is actually quite wide off the mark. Here's the real reason.
It turns out that Google's Project Ara might actually be about to turn into a real thing after Google today announced that it would be in a position to ship developer hardware to those who need it as soon as Q4 of this year, with consumer version set for release in 2017.
Apple has now pulled iOS 9.3.2 update for 9.7-inch iPad Pro after it was found to be bricking Apple's latest tablet for some users with error 56.
If the majority of iPhone owners were to be honest and lay their cards on the line, we imagine that a fairly high percentage would love the idea of having a bezel-less iPhone. That would involve a smartphone device that essentially has a full glass display that extends from edge-to-edge without any breaks or bezels or buttons around the outer edges. Visual artists and concept designers have been pumping out these type of designs for years in the hope that Apple would take notice and introduce a design that follows this trend. We now have our clearest indication yet that Apple could be on the same design wavelength thanks to a recently granted patent to Apple that outlines a method of embedding a Touch ID sensor into the glass display of a smartphone.
Uber has just launched a new feature called Trip Tracker which lets a Family Profile administrator track family members in real time on a live map. Here's how it works.
Apple is working on technology that would allow users with iPhones and Apple Watches to unlock their Macs when in close proximity to them. The technology, which uses Bluetooth LE to function, is believed to be in the works, with a release as part of OS X 10.12 later this year said to be on the cards.
Not content with big media briefings for new product releases, Apple is now doing something similar for new Apple Store openings after putting together a preview event for the company's new flagship store, Union Square in San Francisco.
In tech deals today, we have reductions on wireless and Lightning-compatible external storage, as well as a high impact resistant iPhone 6s case that doubles up as a battery charger. If that doesn't float your boat, then how about a 6ft long kevlar coated Lightning cable that lasts longer than an official Apple offering? There's also a third-party Apple Watch Link Bracelet in Space Black color thrown into the mix along with bundle deal for the Xbox One 1TB Halo 5: Guardian Limited Edition console.
At it's I/O 2016 conference, Google has announced that it will be bringing Google Play Store and Android apps to the Chrome OS. It will be detailing the project to developers at a session to be held today at the conference.
Uber has finally released the first official photo of its self-driving car after nearly a year of testing in Pittsburgh. This is what it looks like.















