Posts by Griffin Koupal

Amazon Cloud Player added to list of Ford approved apps

Ford’s SYNC AppLink platform is one of the cooler app integrations within vehicles. The manufacturer has been working with app developers to specialize apps to work with the new platform and fully integrate them to work with new Ford cars. Today, one more app has been added to the list of Ford approved apps. Amazon Cloud Player was updated earlier…

T-Mobile CEO: iPhone on MetroPCS is “not imminent”

After the official announcement of T-Mobile’s merger with MetroPCS, the attention quickly shifted to the iPhone. Since T-Mobile is the most recent carrier in the US to sell the iPhone, many were wondering of MetroPCS would soon carry Apple’s device as well. Unfortunately for Apple fans on MetroPCS, T-Mobile CEO John Legere answered that today: “It’s not…

New aluminum AL13 bumper for iPhone now for sale

Kickstarter has become the new home for up and coming accessory makers for smartphones. Whether it be cases, or a Pebble smartwatch, Kickstarter has been home to some great projects, and today one more became officially available for purchase. The AL13 bumper is a lightweight aluminum bumper for the iPhone. The bumper costs $79.99, and all…

Pentagon to give seal of approval to iPhone and Galaxy phones

The US government’s Department of Defense will soon have more options when it comes to purchasing a business smartphone for use for official government purposes. The Pentagon is expected to officially approve both Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy line of phones for use by employees of the Department of Defense. Both companies have been battling…

AllThingsD’s D11 conference to host Tim Cook

AllThingsD’s D11 conference will be held in California this year from May 28th to May 30th. The conference hopes to “bringing you straight-up, unvarnished conversations with the most influential figures in media and technology.” This year, one of the biggest keynote interviews involves none other than Apple’s Tim Cook. Cook’s interview will take place…

Apple selling $17 billion in bonds

By now, you have probably heard of Apple’s large excess of cash on hand. The company is perhaps one of the most cash rich in the world, and has decided that it would give $100 billion back to its investors over the next two years. Today, Apple officially opened up sales of $17 billion in bonds in order to finance its payments to its own investors, as…

Berlin Apple Store installs iPhone 5 displays before opening

One of Apple’s stores currently under construction is nearing completion, and the Cupertino company added some new art to the outside of the building ahead of the grand opening. Apple’s newest store in Berlin, located in the city’s most upscale shopping area, is scheduled to open May 3rd, and in preparation for the grand opening, the company has…

Rumor: iPhone to Boost Mobile later this year

If you love the iPhone, but hate the contracts that come along with the phone (except T-Mobile), you have probably considered prepaid services. If you must have an iPhone, your options are currently limited, but according to a new rumor, you may have one more option later this year. The rumor on Twitter claims that the prepaid service (running on…