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In Europe, Some Lovers of the BlackBerry Now Seek A New Flavor

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:47:29 +0000

Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, faces a problem in Europe as businesses look for other smartphone options, including Apple and Android phones.

How to Catch iPhone Thief? Officer Knows Buttons to Push

Zubosky Jeff — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:10:09 +0000

A quick-witted policeman who is an Apple aficionado proved more than a match for a man who fled after taking a woman’s iPhone in Manhattan on Thursday.

Rumor Mill Buzzes With Shape – and Size – of iPhones to Come

Zubosky Jeff — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:18:54 +0000

The iPhone 5 is headed toward production for a summer debut, according a recent report. The information comes from an anonymous source: apparently the same Foxconn employee who last fall accurately disclosed that Apple was planning a revamped iPhone 4, the 4S, rather than the iPhone 5. This time around, the employee said that a few versions of the new handset have been considered, so it's difficult to know exactly what the design will look like. Many of the design updates the smartphones had in common were similar to the rumors that preceded the iPhone 4S.

Apple’s Profit Doubled on Holiday Customers Snapping Up iPhones

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:30:16 +0000

Though neither iPhones nor iPads existed five years ago, they account for 72 percent of Apple’s total revenue.

RIM’s Balsillie and Lazaridis Step Aside

Zubosky Jeff — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:57:16 +0000

Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis are stepping down at a time when investors wonder whether RIM has the ability to compete in the rapidly changing markets for smartphones.

Gadgetwise Blog: Bang & Olufsen’s Homage to Its Past

Zubosky Jeff — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:52:36 +0000

Bang & Olufsen, best known as makers of high-style audio equipment, has begun the subbrand B&O Play, with a high fidelity music dock, the Beolit 12.

App City: IPhone App Tells if You Can Park Here, There and Anywhere

Zubosky Jeff — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:30:06 +0000

For New Yorkers confused by the print on street-side parking signs, peace of mind may be at hand with an app called Can I Park Here.

All iPhone Sales Suspended at Apple Stores in China

Zubosky Jeff — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:14:10 +0000

The move came after Apple’s Beijing store failed to open as promised and a frustrated crowd reacted by pelting it with eggs.

Ringing Finally Ended, but There’s No Button to Stop Shame

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:14:21 +0000

The New York Philharmonic concertgoer whose marimba tone interrupted a performance, resulting in its stoppage, says he hasn’t slept in days.

Gadgetwise Blog: Mikey Digital Aims to Improve an iPhone’s Audio Recording

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:57:06 +0000

A $100 microphone aims to improve the quality of recording with an iPhone or other Apple device.

Gadgetwise Blog: Goggles That Take Your iPhone Under the Sea

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:38:49 +0000

Aryca, a Chinese company, modified a pair of swimming goggles to include a watertight chamber that encloses an iPhone.

Gadgetwise: Making Texts More Graphic With Emoji

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:47:30 +0000

Emoji, which in Japan is as common as teen girl pop ensembles, can be had on your iPhone just by changing your keyboard settings.

Disruptions: Resolved in 2012: To Enjoy the View Without Help From an iPhone

Zubosky Jeff — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:15:43 +0000

Constant interaction with electronics deprives us of the daydreaming time necessary to solve problems.

Disruptions: Resolved in 2012: To Enjoy the View Without Help From an iPhone

Zubosky Jeff — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:15:43 +0000

Constant interaction with electronics deprives us of the daydreaming time necessary to solve problems.

Gadgetwise: Top 10 New iPhone Gaming Apps for 2011

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:00:03 +0000

From Scribblenauts Remix to Minecraft — new games for all ages for casual mobile players.

Bits Blog: Mobile App Downloads Set Records on Christmas

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:07:26 +0000

Christmas Day downloads of iOS and Android apps from mobile app stores more than doubled compared to years past, shattering records, according to a report.

Disruptions: Tests Cast Doubt on F.A.A. Restrictions on Kindle and iPad

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:30:45 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration has its reasons for preventing passengers from reading from their Kindles and iPads during takeoff and landing. But they just don’t add up.

App City: Grab a Pint, and Some Juice for Your Phone

Zubosky Jeff — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:20:05 +0000

An app lets users find the nearest bar that has a charging station.

App Smart: Best iPhone Apps of 2011

Zubosky Jeff — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:52:50 +0000

A handful of noteworthy apps for the iPhone were introduced this year.

Gadgetwise Blog: App Smart Extra: Other People’s Apps, Now Visible to You

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:37:28 +0000

Crosswalk, an iOS app, lets you share what apps you are using with other users and shows you what apps other people keep on their phones.

Gadgetwise Blog: App Smart Extra: Other People’s Apps, Now Visible to You

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:37:28 +0000

Crosswalk, an iOS app, lets you share what apps you are using with other users and shows you what apps other people keep on their phones.

Gadgetwise Blog: Apps to Put Words in Santa’s Mouth

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:13:11 +0000

You might expect folks who make Santa apps to be filled with the holiday spirit, but after testing some of their wares, it's clear they might be some of the Scroogiest people around. Here's why.

Gadgetwise Blog: An iPhone Cover Fit for the Griswolds

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:56:47 +0000

If you are into holiday decorating and your dog is wearing antlers right now, then Speck, makers of protective cases for electronic devices, has a little holiday cheer for your iPhone.

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App Makers Face Holiday Cutoff for Apple Store

By JENNA WORTHAM — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:30:05 +0000

On Thursday, Apple will stop accepting app submissions until after Christmas, and developers are scrambling to beat the deadline.

Disruptions: Wearing Your Computer on Your Sleeve

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:06:04 +0000

Millions of people stroll through life staring into a mobile device, absorbed by their screens. Technology will solve this problem by creating wearable computers.

2011′s Most Momentous Moments for Apple

Chris Maxcer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

2011 was a big year for Apple fans. Maybe not as big as the introduction of the iPhone or iPad, but a lot of amazing things happened, and the company gathered an astounding amount of momentum. Of course, 2011 was also the year Apple CEO Steve Jobs died. Many Apple fans knew he was sick. Some saw photos of his frail frame and worried. I did. And it's hard not to worry that his little dent in the universe might get pounded back out and glossed over. But 2011, wow. There's momentum there, for sure, even as Jobs took a medical leave in January. Momentum.

2011′s Most Momentous Moments for Apple

Chris Maxcer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

2011′s Most Momentous Moments for Apple

Chris Maxcer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Gadgetwise Blog: High-End Sound With a Price to Match

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:09:53 +0000

The trouble with compact music systems is their compact sound. JBL has packed quality sound into a relatively small package, the JBL OnBeat Extreme, with the relatively large price of $600.

Gadgetwise Blog: Solar Walk: The Best — Maybe Only — Reason to Get a 3-D TV

Zubosky Jeff — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:15:20 +0000

Solar Walk, an app for iOS devices, can work with 3-D televisions to create an in-home planetarium.

One Million Apps, and Counting

Zubosky Jeff — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0000

The pace of new app development dwarfs the release of other kinds of media.

App City: Parade Keeps Its Boom

Zubosky Jeff — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:37:06 +0000

Participants in Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night musical parade through the East Village can now download an app and use their phones instead of boomboxes.

When Couples Find Gadgets Interfere With Harmony

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:52:02 +0000

Device-based disagreements are wedging themselves between otherwise harmonious relationships.

State of the Art: Epson’s Megaplex Is a Home Theater Powered by iPhone – State of the Art

Zubosky Jeff — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:10:03 +0000

There were iPhone apps for all devices, from bathroom scales to security cameras, but no home theater projectors. Until Epson introduced the Megaplex.

Emoji in iPhones Signals a Shot at Mainstream Success

By JENNA WORTHAM — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:01:07 +0000

Emoji, the more elaborate cousins of emoticons, are available to in-the-know smartphone owners via apps, but Apple’s update to its iPhone software paves the way for them to go mainstream.

Gadgetwise: Controlling iTunes Remotely

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:39 +0000

Apple allows its iTunes software to be controlled from beyond the computer, either with a remote control designed to work with iTunes, or by special software installed on a mobile device.

Gadgetwise Blog: CameraBag Desktop App is Free—For Now

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:31:47 +0000

CameraBag, the popular iPhone camera filter program (and Hipstamatic alternative), is offering a free public beta of CameraBag Desktop 2.0.

Virtual Assistants Raise New Issues of Phone Etiquette

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:30:14 +0000

When virtual assistants like Apple’s Siri are used in public places, the results can be annoying, even creepy, to unwilling listeners.

Opinion: Actual Conversation. So Yesterday.

Zubosky Jeff — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:07:02 +0000

Face time — what used to be known as spending time with family and friends — is a bit much these days.

Siri’s Mysterious Brain Fog

John P. Mello Jr. — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The performance of Apple's iPhone voice-activated "personal assistant" when asked for information about abortion information has created a tempest of controversy for the Cupertino, Calif. company, though the problem is likely a technological one, rather than part of some hidden political agenda. However, the gaffe could create potential trust problems for Apple in the future. The issue came to light when several news outlets began reporting about complaints from iPhone 4S users that requests for abortion information was drawing a blank.

Fire in the Sky: iPhone Ignites on Australian Flight

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:32:58 +0000

An Apple iPhone 4 began emitting smoke and appeared to spontaneously combust on a recent Regional Express flight to Sydney, Australia. The phone was emitting a significant amount of dense smoke, accompanied by a red glow, according to Regional Express. Standard safety procedures were followed and no one on board was injured. The phone was handed over to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau for further investigation. No such incident had happened on a Regional Express flight before, a spokesperson for the airline said.

Gadgetwise Blog: Motorola’s Droid Razr Still Has It

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:45:30 +0000

The new Droid Razr from Motorola nearly manages to live up to its namesake.

Gadgetwise Blog: An App to Help Win Black Friday

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:53:53 +0000

TapBuy, like dozens of other apps, aggregates deals. But what sets TapBuy apart is how easy it is to set up and use.

Businesses, Too, Have Eyes for iPads and iPhones

Zubosky Jeff — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:50:07 +0000

Apple, long resolute in its catering to consumers, is suddenly finding corporations becoming big customers.

Add-Ons to Turn a Smartphone Into a Semi-Pro Camera

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:20:06 +0000

As users embrace iPhones and other smartphones as cameras, attachments have made it easier to get professional-looking photos.

Gadgetwise Blog: App Smart Extra: Stylin’ Styluses

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:31:16 +0000

For those who prefer to use a stylus for various apps, there are a plenty to choose from. Here are some of the better ones.

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Gadgetwise Blog: Apple Releases iOS Update With Fix for Battery Drain

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:30:18 +0000

Apple is pushing out its iOS update, which is supposed to cure battery problems that have plagued some iPhone 4s owners, although owners report uneven results from the update.

Gadgetwise Blog: Do Nice Phones Finish Last?

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:47:38 +0000

The HTC Radar is the first 4G Windows phone on the market with the Mango operating system.

App City: Apps for Overwhelmed New York Foodies

Zubosky Jeff — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:01:37 +0000

Three iPhone apps — Immaculate Infatuation, Chefs Feed and Tweat.it — offer some aid in picking a restaurant from dozens of listings.

Gadgetwise Blog: Hi-Fi Phone Earbuds at a Sound Price

Zubosky Jeff — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:11:44 +0000

There are lots of earphones that produce good sound, and a lot that incorporate a mic for phone use, but few that do both.