Свежие новости и отзывы о Apple

As we enter the next Information Age, we must take only a few things with us. For example, this ashtray. Just this ashtray. And this paddle game, the ashtray and the paddle game and that’s all you need. And this remote control. And also this teeny tiny Apple computer. The project, created by Charles Mangin, is essentially a Raspberry Pi Model A+ case shaped like an Apple IIc. You can… Read More... →

There are a number of apps that let smartphone users make video calls today, including Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, and more, as well as built-in apps like Apple’s FaceTime, for example. But this morning, mobile carrier T-Mobile announced plans to make video calls a native feature on select T-Mobile smartphones. The company says it will roll out the feature to the… Read More... →

Шеф-редактор VC продолжает изучать Android-устройства. На этот раз в распоряжении редакции оказался Xiaomi Mi4 — флагман «китайской Apple».... →

Ever since Apple introduced support for custom keyboards in iOS 8, third-party developers rushed in to fill the void with keyboards that offered an array of features like predictive emoji, easy access to GIFs, swipe-based input, and more. Today, another new contender is throwing its hat into the now-crowded ring: Next, a skinnable custom keyboard that offers predictive typing, fast… Read More... →

Apple’s upcoming press event, scheduled for September 9, is going to be a long one, if we’re choosing to believe the rumors. Alongside new iPhones and a brand new (potentially world-dominating) Apple TV 4, both of which are reported to debut at the event, we may also get an introduction to the long-rumored iPad Pro and a refreshed iPad mini, according to 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman. Read More... →

Microsoft today updated its Skype apps for Android and iOS with a big focus on the look and feel. You can download the new apps now directly from Google Play and Apple App Store (iPhone, iPad). The company says it has “redesigned Skype to be much more natural and intuitive” although in the end it […]... →

Airbnb has found its way onto the Apple Watch. The company is releasing a new Apple Watch app today that’s centered around lightweight communication between hosts and guests. Hosts and guests can use it to get notifications for messages — as well as read those messages and respond to them. Hosts can also accept booking requests straight from the watch. Read More... →

Famed poet T.S. Eliot once said: “The journey not the arrival matters.” Airbnb has built itself up by casting the entire travel experience at the forefront of its mission. The company wants guests to know that it’s with them even after booking a place to stay. This is the reason why Airbnb is launching its […]... →

It’s been a tough couple of years for the iPad, the revolutionary Apple gadget that single-handedly kicked started the whole market for tablets five years ago. After shooting super fast out of the gate with blockbuster sales in 2010, the iPad’s trajectory has flattened, and then sunk a bit over the last few quarters (as […]... →

Bing выпустил новую версию поискового приложения для iOS. Среди основных нововведений - функционал Bing News приложения теперь содержит «умные» ярлыки, запущенные две недели назад. Эти ярлыки появляются в правом нижнем углу мобильного блока с новостью и позволяют пользователям мгновенно переходить к прочтению других тематических статей на релевантные темы. Кроме того, новости также можно отслеживать с помощью новой функции Bing Interests: В приложении Bing для iOS теперь также легче перейти в режим прива... →

In just a few weeks, I’ll be onstage with the man who spearheaded the creation of Apple’s friendly, futuristic retail stores. Ron Johnson spent more than a decade as the company’s senior vice president of retail operations, a decade that saw the launch of the first Apple Stores and their rapid expansion. (He was also an executive at Target and, after Apple, had a… Read More... →

Приложения от Facebook, Google и Apple заняли 8 из 10 позиций топ-10 рейтинга самых загружаемых приложений для iOS за последние пять лет по всему миру, составленного по данным аналитического сервиса App Annie, Об этом сообщает TechCrunch.... →

“Get ’em while they’re young” is a battle cry for every company. The younger your users are, the more you can evolve with them over time and keep them locked into using your products. When I was in school (old person voice), Apple had a huge presence by doing educational partnerships which was ridiculously smart for branding. The hope was that kids would go home and beg… Read More... →

Арбитражный суд Москвы удовлетворил иск Apple к четырём российским компаниям, которые использовали торговый знак компании при продаже контрафактной продукции. Ответчики должны выплатить 1,7 млн рублей, сообщает РАПСИ.... →

A new report from app store analytics firm App Annie this morning offers insight into the most popular – and profitable! – iOS applications of all time. Not surprisingly, the most downloaded app to date is Facebook, which also places elsewhere in the top 10 list thanks to its other mobile properties like Facebook Messenger (#2), Instagram (#4) and WhatsApp Messenger (#6).… Read More... →

Apple is likely to drop a new pair of updated iPhones at its special event on September 9. If you’re planning on taking the plunge in purchasing one of the new devices and are thereby unloading your old iPhone, Gazelle has a deal for you. The used gadget buyer is offering a promotion through next Wednesday’s Apple event that “guarantees that Gazelle’s cash offer for… Read More... →

In the latest sign that Apple’s iOS is gaining its momentum, a new report says that European smartphone buyers are defecting away from Android in favor of iPhones. Kantar Worldpanel ComTech today released its latest market research for the three months ending in July. The report indicates that overall, Android is seeing its market share […]... →

Компания Джона Скалли выпустила дешевые смартфоны для развивающихся стран... →

The streamlined 2016 Corvette Stingray is one of the first vehicles to ship with Apple CarPlay in the States. Simply put, it’s an iPhone for your dashboard, which Apple and car makers hope you’ll use instead of the iPhone in your hand. First, the bad news: CarPlay is far from perfect. It’s boring, for one. And in many cases I found the Corvette’s own infotainment… Read More... →

Samsung has inked a strategic partnership with European media giant Axel Springer. The pair said they will work together on “digital media offerings exclusively for Samsung customers”, saying they will develop a range of “creative new services” to be brought to market “in 2016 and beyond”. Read More... →