Apple to release iOS 8 update next week
We’ve been told that Apple is planning on releasing an iOS 8 software update sometime next week. Whether it’s a beta seed or a public release, our source couldn’t confirm, but the company is currently planning on making a move around Tuesday or Wednesday.
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How to steal paid iOS apps, iTunes movies and music right now… and why you shouldn’t do it
A few days ago, Apple has made a significant change to its iTunes stores in European Union countries, introducing a new 14-day no-questions-asked refund period in all these EU markets. That effectively means EU customers buying paid content from the App Store, can ask for their money back in case they end up hating an iOS or iPhone app. However, the new refund policy can apparently be abused because users can both ask for their money back and still keep the app.
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These incredible works of art were created on an iPad
When the concept of the tablet was originally floated, the skepticism seemed insurmountable. Who needs an oversized smartphone that can’t make phone calls? A miniaturized laptop that doesn’t have a keyboard? That was the mentality at the time, but years later, tablets have become a crucial part of the market.
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SALE: Pre-order the limited edition Code Black Drone and save 55%
Quadcopter drones are a lot of fun, end of story. They are even more fun if they have the ability to take in-flight photographs and video. The problem is that drones that have those kind of capabilities are often ridiculously expensive, putting them out of the economic range of most people. By contrast, the limited edition Code Black Drone, which can be pre-ordered at BGR Deals for a limited time, is sleek and sexy looking, comes with a camera, and costs under $100.
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Amazing deal: You can now buy Motorola’s $50 3,000mAh Power Pack for just $9
Want a great battery pack for your phone? Even better, do you want to get one for the super-low price of just $8.99? Droid Life brings us word that eBay is having a deal on the Motorola 3,000mAh Power Pack on Friday that will cut its price all the way down from $50 to just under $9. Even better, if you feel like getting a two-pack of these battery packs, you can get them for just $14.99 on Friday.
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CES 2015: Check out the 25 sexiest cars spotted in Las Vegas
CES 2015 is almost done, and the show offered us more than a sneak peak at what’s coming this year in tech. New smartphones, huge 4K TVs, a variety of wearable devices, and plenty of other gadgets have been introduced at the major technology event… and we haven’t even mentioned the cars yet. In what follows, we’ll give you a quick tour of some of the sexiest automobiles unveiled in Las Vegas this year as found in Find The Best‘s top 25 best cars spotted at CES.
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Even a hardcore Apple fan doesn’t seem sure of why we need an Apple Watch
Neil Cybart is one of the sharpest Apple observers out there and he also happens to be a dedicated Apple fan. Whenever I’m feeling skeptical of something Apple’s doing, I find that Cybart usually makes the best case for why my skepticism is unwarranted. That said, when I read Cybart’s latest missive at Above Avalon of how Apple will sell the Apple Watch to people, I came away unconvinced of the device’s long-term value.
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Stop freaking out over the 12-inch MacBook Air’s missing MagSafe port
A new report has recently revealed more details about one of the most interesting products of the year, the rumored 12-inch MacBook Air that is expected to offer a super-slim design and lack a huge number of ports that laptop users have come to expect. In fact, many people have been surprised by the first renders of the 12-inch version, which only show two connectivity options for the device including a multi-purpose USB-C port and a headphone hack. What really seems to be freaking people out, though, is the potential lack of a MagSafe adapter.
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5 awesome paid iPhone apps you can download for free right now (a $30 value!)
Bummed that CES 2015 is over? No worries — we’ll try to cheer you up by telling you about some paid iPhone apps that you can download for free for a limited time. Taken together, these five apps would normally cost you a total of $30 but you can get them all free of charge if you act right now. Hurry!
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HBO reveals Game of Thrones, Veep premiere dates
After nearly a year of waiting, we finally know when we’ll be returning to Westeros. HBO announced on Thursday that the fifth season of Game of Thrones will premiere on April 12th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The fifth season will adapt portions of the fourth and fifth books in the series.
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