While there was a whole host of magnificent gadgets on show at CES in Las Vegas last week, one of the most impressive products wasn’t a gadget at all, but rather protection for our gadgets instead. HzO demonstrated its amazing water blocking technology, a special coating for devices like the iPhone that makes them waterproof without the need for a case.
Apple’s new iPhone 4S was set for a launch in China today, and just as expected, hundreds of fans turned out to get their hands on the latest device. Queues were already lengthy around 12 hours before its debut at five Apple retail stores in China, but at the Cupertino company’s Beijing store, the launch had to be postponed.
Never mind the iPhone 5, how about this: the iPhone SJ, a device tributed to Apple’s co-founder and former CEO, boasting many of the features and specifications we’re itching to see in the Cupertino company’s next generation smartphone.
Siri revolutionized the way in which we interact with our devices using our voice when it launched on the iPhone 4S back in October. And ever since, we’ve discovered all sorts of wonderful hacks that have had the digital assistant controlling cars, television sets, home thermostats, and even pianos.
Apple have just uploaded a new festive TV advert to their YouTube channel. Titled ‘Santa’, it features Santa Claus using Siri on the iPhone 4S to plan the busiest night of his year – getting directions, checking the weather, and looking for his naughty or nice list.
Twitter has released version 4.0 of its iOS application today, and while things remain pretty much the same on the iPad, there’s a brand new experience on the iPhone, with a whole new user interface and more new features.
One of the most acclaimed news readers for the iPad was updated yesterday, and not only did it get some awesome new features, but it finally got iPhone support as well. The latest version of Flipboard is so great, in fact, that Apple’s Phil Schiller personally recommends it.
Have you ever wondered what your favourite iOS games might look like in real life? Australian supergroup Hey Geronimo have, and the music video for their single ‘Why Don’t We Do Something?’ is the result. Featuring recreations of Angry Birds, Cut The Rope, Flight Control, Fruit Ninja and Plants vs Zombies, the video is a must-watch!
While the majority of iPhone 4S adopters have been delighted with the new device, there are a growing number of users who have been plagued by poor battery life. Apple has already issued a minor software update – iOS 5.0.1 – in an attempt to fix the issue, but those affected are reporting little success.