Last year, Apple purchased GT Advanced Technologies for $578 million, after strenuous negotiations concerning the ultra-hard sapphire material producer. On Monday, GT filed for bankruptcy in a federal court, a move that comes only a few weeks after the tech giant revealed that it was no longer using sapphire as a cover for its newer iPhone models displays. Today’s bankruptcy filing is, however, … [Read more...]
Is the IPhone Encryption that Stops NSA Data Extraction Protecting Criminals?
While the latest iPhone models have caused a new hype with fans and non-fans worldwide, not just because of the amazing features that Apple has built into the new phones but also because of several flaws highlighted by users, there is one problem that the NSA might consider quite problematic. According to the MIT Technology Review, the latest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models possess a significant … [Read more...]
70 to 90 Pounds are Enough to Bend the iPhone 6
If you browse the Internet on a regular basis, you might have come across some jokes and tests related to the iPhone 6 and its bending 'abilities'. Apparently, the iPhone 6 doesn't like to maintain its original shape. Many disgruntled customers have reported the fact that their devices are slightly bent because they have been stored in pockets. But just how fragile are the new iPhones? The testing … [Read more...]
Record Breaking Sales as New iPhone 6 Devices Top 10 Million in First Weekend
As would any investor in a company as large as Apple, shareholders are as obsessed with early device sales as movie producers are with opening tickets revenue from blockbusters. Happily, there is much to rejoice about for Apple’s investors. A big weekend where iPhone 6 sales are concerned has just passed and the numbers are in. As predicted, neither the iPhone 6 nor the iPhone 6 Plus are a … [Read more...]
Durability is a Big Bonus with Apple’s New iPhones
Apple’s new and bigger iPhones are all the craze, not just because of their recent unveiling, but also because both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are more durable than previous models. They also clearly outmatch the leading Android contenders according to studies. The 4.7 inch iPhone 6 was the best all-around across a variety of tests. These tests measured not just how smartphones are prone … [Read more...]
Stress Hormone Tests Measured By Using Smartphones
Soon your love for your smartphones will increase, as the new collection of health apps will help you with your stress hormone test. Yes now you can measure whether the level of your stress by using your smartphone. Researchers developed a device capable of using any smartphone to measure levels of a stress hormone, cortisol, in a sample of saliva. The research was presented during the ICE/ENDO … [Read more...]
Amazon To Unveil Smartphone, Can Amazon Crack The Market?
Amazon.com Inc. is planning to unveil its first smartphone next week. The retailer is expected to introduce a smartphone on June 18, 2014 at an event in Seattle. Investors are betting the device will be a gateway for consumers to access other services and content provided by the company, according to Josh Stewart of Wasatch Advisors Inc. Some see it as a potential threat to Apple's (NASDAQ: … [Read more...]
Apple California Lawsuit for Sales Ban of 9 Samsung Smartphones
Apple is looking to force a jury's recent decision to sales ban on some older models of the South Korean company’s smartphones found in breach of three patents. The request for a retrial include the '647 data detectors, the '721 patent for "slide-to-unlock" functionality and the '172 patent for text prediction. Apple lodged the motion in two separate court filings on Friday. Apple … [Read more...]
Smartphones can loosen emotional bonding with your children: Study
Are you involved with your smartphone more than your family on your dinner table? With advancement of science and technology, people of all age groups are more and more involved in their mobile phones either for playing games or exploring web or simply or chit-chat. But whatever be the reason this phone addiction can damage your emotional bonding with your family. In a first-of-its-kind … [Read more...]
