It's entirely understandable that a large percentage of consumers purchasing valuable devices will want to go to varying lengths to ensure that their investment is protected. It's even more understandable when you consider the recent Bendgate scandal involving Apple's jumbo-sized iPhone 6 Plus, which is alleged to be susceptible to damage if bent or stored in a certain way. Thankfully, we live in the age of innovation, and if there's a problem, someone somewhere will try and solve it, which is exactly what a Korean company called Patchworks is trying to do with its tempered glass screen protector.
Apple's iPad is credited with forging the modern tablet market as we know it. Having emerged back in 2010 - yes, it has been only five years since the first iPad was announced - it has evolved into the current delight that is the iPad Air 2, and as with most of Apple's other great exports, it has been copied and ripped off with each new revision. As the iPad has improved, however, so have the device knockoff makers, and a new iPad Air clone offers good specs, beautiful design and Retina-res display for a mind-blowing $177.
There are reports flying around that Samsung might be looking to bundle a limited period free Netflix service for consumers with some of its devices. Read on after the jump for further details and learn why this news is bigger than it sounds.
The iPod Classic may have been discontinued, but its legacy still lives on, and whilst Apple fans now focus their attentions on the latest iPhone or iPad, plenty still hold the vintage music player in high regard. One designer has dreamt up a very interesting smart cover concept that essentially turns your iPhone into an iPod Classic, and if the iOS interface ever permitted, we'd definitely consider purchasing the real thing.
Here's how you can toggle the iPhone camera flash on or off while recording a video on iOS 8. More details can be found right here.
With the smartwatch arena set to explode in 2015 thanks in part to the introduction of Apple Watch, traditional watchmaking companies don't quite know how to react. Whether skeptical of the digital machine or making moves to adapt to modern trends, the biggest names in the business are all taking much more notice of Apple and Google nowadays, and Montblanc has just announced an interesting "e-Strap" that brings smartwatch features to ordinary, analog watches.
The smartwatch industry has been brewing ever since Pebble's smartwatch took Kickstarter by storm, and alongside its vaguely-detailed Pixi 3 smartphone, Alcatel has revealed plans to deliver a new wearable to compete with the likes of the Moto 360. In fact, design-wise, Alcatel's inaugural smartwatch effort isn't too dissimilar to the traditional quirks of Motorola's Android Wear-ready device, and although Alcatel hasn't revealed too much thus far, it will follow the company's trend of hitting the market at a base-level price point.
Looking to save a quick buck and avail some great apps for iOS? Well, you've come to the right place. We've yet another round-up of freebies that would ordinarily set you back $15, so fire up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and join us after the break for the full list!
When a new smartphone hits the scene, you're usually stuck with just one choice when it comes to the platform. But Alcatel, looking to find a bit of a niche, has announced a new handset capable of running Android, Windows Phone or Mozilla's Firefox OS.
2015 promises to carry on where the previous calendar year left off, which will hopefully see some of the world's biggest companies introduce a range of technologically innovative hardware that will not only delight us as consumers, but also make our day-to-day lives easier. 2014 was all about the introduction of intelligent wearable devices, as well as blending biometric detection with existing consumer tech, which looks to not only continue but also dramatically move forward this year if this promotional video for the ViewSonic V55 smartphone is anything to go by.
















