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Jailbreak: Badger redesigns how app badge notifications work

Many looking forward to a redesign of iOS have moved to jailbreaking to satisfy their desire for some redesigning. A new app, called Badger, has redesigned the way the operating system handles notification badges on app icons, and it is beautiful. The new tweak allows users to swipe on an icon, which will then bring up a box with unread…

Opening statements from senate hearing published by Apple

If you watched today’s senate hearing which included Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer and wanted to reread their opening statements, or if you missed it and would like to know what was said, Apple has now published the PDF files with each’s opening statements. The hearing involved many senators calling different experts to speak and have…

Former Apple executive hired to lead “smart devices” team at Intel

When you think “Intel”, you most likely do not think “mobile.” Intel and mobile devices have rarely come together. In a bid to try and get into the ever growing mobile market, however, Intel has hired former Apple VP Mike Bell to head up what is called a “smart devices” team. According to AllThingsD, the team will look at “emerging technologies” to create…

Tim Cook: “…much more work” needs to be done to IP in the U.S.

During today’s senate hearing on taxes, which involved Apple and an appearance by Tim Cook, Senator Kelly Ayotte decided to bring up the topic of intellectual property, something Apple is most definitely concerned about. When the question was asked about the advantages of being in the U.S. as opposed to other countries, Cook responded that the U.S. could…

Rumor: iOS 7 to feature deeper Flickr and Vimeo integration

If you have noticed, iOS and OS X have become more similar with each successive update. Due to this, the rumor that has started floating around today of Vimeo and Flickr’s deeper integration into iOS 7 holds some weight. That’s right, according to “someone familiar with the software,” iOS 7 is set to get some deeper integration with the streaming video…

Hitcase releases MotoR and RollR handlebar and tube attachments to help capture awesome biking footage

Vancouver-based sports activity accessory maker Hitcase has today released two brand new iPhone accessories, designed to help you capture the best cycling footage possible. The two products are the MotoR and the RollR, both designed to mount onto your bikes handlebars and tubes for “optimal iPhone photography and videography”.  The two mounts are…

Tim Cook: “We are proud to be an American company and proud of our contributions to the American Economy”

Having heard senators and tax experts discuss tax code and loop-holes, it was then the turn of Tim Cook, Peter Oppenheimer and their tax aide to represent Apple. As with any Apple speech, Tim started off with talking about Apple’s success at creating jobs and revenue for the US. The biggest questions are cenetered around Apple’s subsidiaries AOI…

Sneak peak inside new Adelaide Apple Store ahead of opening

Ahead of its grand opening on Saturday, an anonymous source has sent a picture of the brand new Apple Store in Adelaide, Australia. The store, located in the Rundle Place Centre, is set to open at 10am local time this Saturday, May 25. I don’t want to ruin the surprise for those of you planning to visit, but the store looks just like an Apple…