The latest numbers are in for Apple, and overall they are very good. It would appear that they were right, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were very much desired (and in demand)... to the tune of 74.5 million units sold, breaking their goal of 60 million by more than a few. By comparison, 21.4 million iPads were moved during the same period... which sounds good, until you … [Read more...] about Apple Posts Mixed Q1 Results for iPhone and iPad Sales
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iPhone 5 vs iPhone 6 Plus – Reading
Many people skip a generation before buying the latest and greatest Apple product. The S line of smartphones tends to get lost in the shuffle between major updates in technology. With the advent of the iPhone 6 Plus, the question is, is it good for e-reading? Today, we look at the iPhone 5 and 6 Plus and put them side by side showing the exact same content. This should give you … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 vs iPhone 6 Plus – Reading
Is the iPhone 6 Plus Good for e-Reading?
The iPhone 6 Plus is the first large screen phone that Apple has ever released and is quite excellent at reading e-Books, comics, manga and staying on top of the daily news. Unlike iPhones of the past, the 6 Plus actually makes the process of digital reading very enjoyable. The 6 Plus by Apple features a 5.5 inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and 401 PPI. … [Read more...] about Is the iPhone 6 Plus Good for e-Reading?
Google Nexus 6 Set to to Rival iPhone 6, Galaxy Note 4
It is with great enthusiasm that Google released their next generation Nexus 6 smartphone yesterday. Being labelled the next in a line of phablets, the Nexus 6 is a very large mobile device that straddles the line between smartphone and tablets. Packed with features, the Nexus 6 promises to stand up proudly against the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Apple's iPhone 6 Plus. Design … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 6 Set to to Rival iPhone 6, Galaxy Note 4
The Truth About iPhone 6+ Bendgate, Galaxy Note 3 Compared
Before I begin, let me say that there are a lot of idiots on this planet... and with all due respect, a large percentage of them are outraged right now because if they put a smartphone the size of a small tablet in the front pocket of their skinny jeans, it might bend. Shocking to be sure. The real question in my mind, is whether this same smartphone bends when being used in … [Read more...] about The Truth About iPhone 6+ Bendgate, Galaxy Note 3 Compared
Instapaper for iOS Goes Freemium, Gets Updates
With the arrival of iOS 8, apps are starting to release updates to take advantage of the new features. Instapaper is no exception, adding several new features this week but also moving to a freemium business model. What this means for users is that the universal iOS app can now be downloaded for free --with the old subscription package being renamed to Instapaper … [Read more...] about Instapaper for iOS Goes Freemium, Gets Updates
Apple Keynote Cues Launch of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
And so begins the longest 10 days of my life (at least so far this month). Bringing an end to dueling industry expectations, Apple has announced the release of two new versions of the iPhone: the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. The screen size may be dimensionally larger, but both models are delightfully thinner than previous versions of the iPhone (coming … [Read more...] about Apple Keynote Cues Launch of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus