There is a large demographic of people that use their smartphone to read ebooks and the daily news. The brand new iPhone XS Max has just won an award from DisplayMate for the best smartphone display for their Super Retina OLED screen technology. The review says that Apple's latest phone sets or matches a few records. The most important ones are the absolute color accuracy, … [Read more...] about iPhone XS Max wins an award for best smartphone display screen
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Next generation iPhones might have Apple Pencil support
There are a few different devices you can buy if taking notes and editing PDF documents is something that that sounds like a good idea. There are the prosumer E Ink variety that come with a stylus and allow you to work on documents for weeks at a time, before you need a recharge. There are also the Microsoft Surface and Samsung Galaxy Note if you want something a little more … [Read more...] about Next generation iPhones might have Apple Pencil support
Microsoft Your Phone will screen mirror iPhones on a Windows 10 PC
Microsoft is developing a new app called Your Phone for Windows 10 that will mirror whatever is on your Android phone or iPhone directly to your PC. This will allow you to access text messages, photos and other digital content. The amount of functionality and features will vary depending on if your smartphone is running iOS and Android, but Microsoft can mirror far more … [Read more...] about Microsoft Your Phone will screen mirror iPhones on a Windows 10 PC
Microsoft Needs to Develop an e-Reader App
Microsoft has been operating a digital bookstore since late 2017 and they sell ebooks only in the United States and have refused to sell them in other countries. Their store is so feeble that it accounts for less than 1% of all ebook sales. This is primarily attributed to the Edge browser as being the only way you can read books. Edge only has a paltry 4% adoption rate and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Needs to Develop an e-Reader App
Audiobook and E-Reader Developers May Soon Make Universal iPad, iPhone and MAC APPS
Starting next year app developers will be able to make universal apps that are compatible with the iPad, iPhone and MAC. People who want to make an audiobook and e-reader app will be able to make the call whether or not their product works with a touchscreen or mouse and trackpad depending on whether it's running on the iPhone and iPad operating system or on Mac … [Read more...] about Audiobook and E-Reader Developers May Soon Make Universal iPad, iPhone and MAC APPS
The iPhone is the most influential gadget of all time
Time Magazine has named the Apple iPhone the most influential gadget of all time. This smartphone ushered in a new era of smartphones and pioneered the way we download and install apps. It spawned a billion dollar mobile development industry and made properties like Angry Birds a household name. Apple's device changed the design principals of the entire mobile industry. The … [Read more...] about The iPhone is the most influential gadget of all time
Apples new iPhone advert features Cookie Monster
Apple posted a really humorous new iPhone 6S advert that features well-known Sesame Street character Cookie Monster. In the television spot, Cookie Monster is baking cookies and using the always-on hands-free "Hey Siri" feature to set a timer. He bemoans how long the process is taking and initiates his playlist which features the Jim Croce song "Time in a Bottle." I think … [Read more...] about Apples new iPhone advert features Cookie Monster
iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5SE will be available March 18th
The vast majority of people who are enamored with consumer electronics got what they wanted for Christmas and have been blissfully unaware when it comes to new products. Apple is going to be having a major event on March 15th where they will announce the iPad Air 3 and the iPhone 5SE. According to Macrumors Apple is not expected to accept pre-orders for the two devices, and … [Read more...] about iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5SE will be available March 18th
Download Move to iOS for Android from Good e-Reader
Apple has just released a new app for Android called Move to iOS. The selling point behind this program is being able to establish a connection between your old Android phone or tablet and transfer data such as images, messages, contacts, calendars, internet bookmarks, and email accounts to a new iPhone or iPad. Obviously paid content will not follow you, but the app will add … [Read more...] about Download Move to iOS for Android from Good e-Reader
Kindle v4.8 For iOS Adds Flashcards to iPhone, iPod Touch
Amazon has been busy this last while, the latest measure of this work being an update to their Kindle iOS app. In addition to changes that promise improvements to stability and performance, students will enjoy iPhone and iPod Touch support for the well-loved Flashcards for Print Replica format textbooks functionality (there things were available for the iPad before, the … [Read more...] about Kindle v4.8 For iOS Adds Flashcards to iPhone, iPod Touch
HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
First up at the Apple Event this morning was Tim Cook introducing the addition of HBO Now to their Apple TV line-up. While that news may not be unexpected, learning HBO Now will only be available for iOS based devices and Apple TV (at least at launch time) was a bit surprising. Good news for those of you with Apple TV, an iPad, or an iPhone --less so for those carrying an … [Read more...] about HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
PressReader, Kindle Update their iOS Apps
Two new updates have been released for what are arguably some of the most popular digital reading apps, the Kindle reading app and the PressReader digital magazine and newspaper app. Both apps have been given shiny new features or expansions of existing but recent updates. The Kindle app now supports eTextbook reading, which is big news because the iPhone now supports this … [Read more...] about PressReader, Kindle Update their iOS Apps
Apple Posts Mixed Q1 Results for iPhone and iPad Sales
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
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