Posts by Stephen Warwick

T-Mobile releases new “Pipes” commercial

T-Mobile has just released its brand new iPhone 5 commercial, now that the operator is an official carrier of the iPhone 5. The commercial focuses on networks, claiming that overcrowded networks slow down data. T-Mobile boasts 50% more bandwidth than its competitors, “allowing data to flow freely”. They claim that “only T-Mobile lets your iPhone 5 be as…

Apple patents audio splitter technology

A patent released today has revealed an Apple patent focused on an intelligent audio splitter, which would allow two users to enjoy different volume levels during playback from a single device. The patent, entitled “adapter for connecting accessories to an electronic device” allows users to customize their own audio levels whilst sharing an audio jack….

Apple sees huge jump Fortune 500

Today saw announced 2013′s Fortune 500 listing, with the news that Apple has climbed to 6th place overall. The leap is a great improvement on last year, which saw Apple placed 17th. Now, only Walmart, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Philips 66 and Berkshire Hathaway stand above Apple in the rankings. Also of note, Facbook broke into the 500 for the first…

Denon launches “Made for iPhone” 4K AV receivers

Today, Denon has launched its brand new 4K AV receiver line, including the flagship AVR-X4000 AV receiver. The brand new 4K receiver features AirPlay Support, SiriusXM access, Spotify access, and a remote control app for iOS. The receiver supports both 4K pass-through and upscaling, and also packs a whopping 7 HDMI inputs, 3 outputs at 125 watts each,…

Apple tops Barron’s 500 list

It has emerged today that Apple has topped the 2013 Barron’s 500. Despite some worrying stock performance, Apple’s consistent “vision, creativity and judgement” has earned it a place at the top of the list, up from 2nd in 2012. According to Barron’s “Apple has shown what it takes to be a winner”. Barron’s seeks to identify businesses which have best…

Fitbit Flex now shipping for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5

Long anticipated fitness accessory, the Fitbit Flex, is shipping from today. Revealed at CES, the Fitbit Flex is Fitbits latest attempt at wearable lifestyle technology. The Flex is a Bluetooth wristband compatible with the iPhone 4S and the iPhone 5. The Fitbit Flex tracks the number of steps you take, the distance you have covered, and how many…

Heads Up! comes to iPhone courtesy of Ellen DeGeneres Show

Courtesy of the Ellen DeGeneres show, Heads Up!, the game created for the Ellen DeGeneres show, has now made it to iOS. The app is an electronic version of the popular game in which players have a celebrity name stuck to their forehead, and must ask questions in order to guess who they are. Ellen repeatedly used the app created for her show to challenge…