Samsung offers “free trial” of its smartphone for Apple users in new mocking ad – four tech giant ad wars we remember September 8, 2015 Samsung is offering a free “trial programme” for any Apple users considering converting to its smartphones, in its latest marketing stunt designed to poke fun at Apple. And Apple isn’t above biting back…. The South Korean tech giant has introduced a 30-day trial designed to entice iPhone users, allowing owners of the Apple smartphone to [...]
Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus launch event: Spec, features, UK release date – including 3D Touch, Apple TV and iPad Pro September 7, 2015 As surely as the leaves start to turn from green to orange and the kids head back to school, September is the season of the iPhone launch. This week, tech fans are waiting patiently for the 9 Septemeber event, where, like a headmaster giving his start of term speech, Apple boss Tim Cook is expected [...]
Apple News isn’t the big threat to publishers from iOS 9 – ad blocking is September 3, 2015 Much has been written about the imminent launch of Apple News and how – along with Facebook Instant Articles – it could completely change the landscape for digital publishers. And, of course, it could. Apple and Facebook are masters of user experience and their respective plans to ingest other people’s news into their worlds will [...]
Samsung Gear S2: Could this sleek new smartwatch be the Apple Watch killer the company needs? September 3, 2015 Samsung is pushing against the Apple Watch’s growing dominance in wearables, with its new Gear watch. The Korean tech giant has unveiled its Galaxy Gear S2 watch – and it looks pretty slick. Metallic and sleek (just 11.4mm thick), the smartwatch has a 1.2 inch round display, and features a rotating bezel and 3G voice [...]
Jailbroken iPhone accounts stolen in what could be biggest-ever Apple hack September 1, 2015 Details of more than 225,000 Apple accounts were stolen without users’ knowledge – but only on phones that were "jailbroken". Using malware spread through popular jailbreak tool Cydia, hackers managed to steal account information from users in 18 different countries, according to research from Weiptech and Palo Alto networks: We believe this to be the [...]
Apple said to be exploring original film and TV production for Apple TV, going up against Netflix and Amazon Prime September 1, 2015 Netflix, look out – it looks like Apple might finally be making the leap from tech to entertainment, as rumours grow that the Cupertino tech giant is looking to produce original movies and TV shows. The company is holding meetings with Hollywood execs to discuss producing original programming for Apple TV, reports Variety. The push [...]
The evolution of mobile: From bricks and dumbphones to iPhones in 30 years September 1, 2015 You can’t even walk down the street without bumping into dozens of people talking, tweeting, taking Snapchats and hailing Ubers, all from the 5-inch smartphone screens they carry. London didn’t always look like this. In fact, it was 30 years ago this year that the very first British mobile phone call was made on [...]
Apple event to be held 9 September for expected iPhone 6s launch and release date reveal August 28, 2015 Apple has revealed the date of an event where it's widely expected to unveil the latest generation of the iPhone, following the record-breaking success of the iPhone 6. The California-based tech company has sent out an invitation to an event on 9 September, at the San Francisco Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, saying only "Hey Siri, [...]
Apple executive Ian Rogers resigns just two months after launch of online radio Beats1 August 28, 2015 Apple executive Ian Rogers took his company and the music industry by surprise today, resigning just two months after the launch of Beats1 online radio, reports the Financial Times. Rogers, who joined Apple a year ago, headed up development and strategy at Beats1, bringing in presenters like Ellie Goulding and Zane Lowe. Apple has confirmed [...]
This is why the world needs Facebook M: Its new AI and people-powered virtual personal assistant in Messenger app could be better than Apple Siri, Microsoft Cortana and Google Now August 27, 2015 Soon Facebook will be able to answer any question you have, book a restaurant on your behalf and give you the weather forecast for the day. The social network is working on creating its very own virtual assistant like the already well-known and commonly used Apple Siri, Microsoft Cortana and Google Now. Facebook is testing the service, called [...]