When it comes to implementing new and emerging technologies, Apple is notorious for dragging its heels. It wasn't until the iPhone 5, which arrived in late 2012, that the Cupertino's smartphone finally saw 4G LTE, and while there has been talk in the past of the iPhone getting Near Field Communication tech, otherwise known as NFC, this has also yet to materialize. Perhaps it should be seen as something of a formality, then, that new reports indicate that the iPhone 6 will offer NFC as standard, with a deal also apparently having been struck between Apple and China UnionPay.
Various companies have already shown their willingness to invest heavily in wrist based technology in an attempt to conquer the market that hasn't yet fully emerged. South Korean based LG is the latest company to throw its hat into the ring with the announcement of the LG G Watch, and although the device isn't slated for release until later this month, a new promotional video manages to tease us into guessing some of the features it will ship with.
We've given away device accessories, iPhones and even granted our readers early access to the fantastic Titanfall Xbox One / PC beta that graced the gaming world before its official launch. Today we area back with yet another giveaway, this time for Windows 8 Pro license.
Apple's iPhone 6, although unannounced, has been leaked ad nauseam during the past couple of weeks in the form of photos and mock-up dummies, with eager fans 3D printing models the latest specifications in order to try and get a feel for what's in store. But if you don't happen to own a 3D printer, or don't know anybody who'll let you use theirs, then you can go out and buy your very own iPhone 6 model right now. Designed by Martin Hajek, it's as accurate a representation of the device as we have based upon the most recent info, and for the cost of around fifty bucks, you could be the proud owner of one plastic, non-working iPhone 6.
Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics certainly came out of the blue, but the company does have some notable history. Along with the revelation that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was a long-time fan of Jimmy Iovine - the guy who has manned Beats since its inception along with Dr. Dre - a conference call between Dre and Jobs has recently come to light where the two men discuss Apple's iTunes music service.
The Facebook app for Android has just been updated, with the most noteworthy new feature being support for offline post creation. Aside from that, there's not much else to report, although we suspect that - as ever - a few bug fixes and performance enhancements will have been included as a part of the deal. We've got all of the details on the big new feature, as well as the all-important download link for the app, coming up right after the break!
Only yesterday, we caught a glimpse of Motorola's upcoming budget Moto E smartphone, which is expected to be showcased at a special event on 13th May. Now, we can take an even closer gander at the handset thank to a leaked press image, and having been impressed by what we saw a short while ago, our opinion on this forthcoming release hasn't changed a jot.
Everyone loves a bargain, and we're no different here. That's why when we find out about games and apps that are free for a limited time, we just can't help but share that fact with your good selves. Think of it as a civic duty, if you will.
The Apple iPhone hasn't changed a great deal through the past few generations in terms of overall design, but given the recent spate of leaks, it does appear as though Tim Cook's company will repent for this with the iPhone 6. With a curved rear chassis, it's somewhat remnant of both the iPad Air and iPod touch, and for a comparative angle, new images have emerged showing a supposed dummy of the forthcoming handset alongside the iPod touch 5th-gen.
Executives constantly jump ship between some of the biggest names in tech, and today, Nokia's former photography lead Ari Partinen has joined Apple in a move that will doubtlessly help to improve the point-and-shoot credentials of the iPhone and iOS device range in general. Given the reverence of the Lumia camera range, this is a massive coup for Apple, and Partinen will officially begin his work in Cupertino from June.
