The jailbreak scene is always an interesting one to watch when a new version of iOS arrives. It gets truly interesting though when someone releases a new jailbreak and, for whatever reason, nobody really knows whether they should trust it.
If you're a little on the geeky side then you probably love a good statistic, we know we do. It also means that we like to know every little detail about the hardware and software we use. Apps like iStat Menu are always popular amongst people that like to take a keen interest in what's going on with their systems, so when we hear of a new app that does a similar thing for iOS but is free, we take notice.
Sales data for three months ending on October 2014 has been released, something analysts have awaited for a while after the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices in September. It looks like Apple’s sales have risen dramatically across major offshore markets, with the iPhone 6 being the chief reason.
So what do you do when your favorite IM app decides to pull the 'Read Receipts' feature on you? If you're a security researcher, you figure out how to crash it for others. WhatsApp may have added the ability to turn that feature off, but a group of security research students in India have demonstrated how a simple text message can be used to crash the app at the receiver’s end, pretty much ending the "message seen" dramas.
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop factory image download files have been released for Nexus 7, 9, and Nexus 10. Here are the direct download links for the update.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak may not be as publicly prominent on the technology scene as many would like, but he still manages to appear in the most random of places. "The Woz" can often be found travelling, waxing lyrical about emerging technologies at conferences in every continent as well as talking fondly about his days in Silicon Valley with his beloved Apple. In his latest appearance, albeit an unexpected and non-commercial one, takes place at the W Hollywood Hotel where he quickly slips into demonstration mode to show off the hotel chains' new SPG Keyless entry system.
Sony Corporation, the Japanese company that we have more than one reason to love and adore, but all the more so for its PlayStation gaming console, is celebrating its 20th anniversary for a very coveted device: the original PlayStation.
Whether you're feeling a bit geeky, or are simply curious as to the inner workings of your iPad (which, by default, renders you a geek anyway), you can now enjoy a high-resolution wallpaper showcasing your iPad Air's insides. Theoretically, the images offer a glimpse of what your device would look like if the display component were completely removed, and as well as being pretty darned cool, it also serves as a reminder of how meticulous and intricate the interior build quality is of this product.
OS X Yosemite may have been deemed an evolutionary as opposed to a revolutionary jump from last year's Mavericks, but such is the nature of Mac software updates nowadays. The annual release cycle means that the number and intensity of improvements has naturally decreased over the past few generations, but having said that, OS X 10.10 Yosemite is still considered the most progressive release for a couple of years now. One of the features many have enjoyed is the all-new Dark Mode, but accessing it isn't as quick and simple and painless as it perhaps should be, and so with this in mind, one developer has put together a bit of code to bring a Dark Mode toggle to the OS X Menu Bar.
The simplest way to protect a treasured mobile gadget, is to purchase a case or cover that can cope with the inevitable scratches, scuffs and drops that a device will inevitably face during its lifespan. But not everybody is thrilled about the added bulk, particularly when most protective gear arrives with no guarantees that a device is completely safe from harm, and as such, mobile vendors are always looking for ways to increase the ruggedness of their roster. A new patent filing suggests Apple may have found a solution to the problem of dropping, and thankfully, it appears to do so without adding masses of rubber or silicone to the outer shell.
