Apr 22
Logitech has announced that it has updated its Ultrathin clip-on keyboard cover for the iPad. The updated keyboard cover is offered for the iPad air, iPad mini, and iPad mini … Continue reading
Apr 22
![5.5 inch iPhone Delayed To 2015 [Rumor]](https://i0.wp.com/cdn2.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/iphone-6-side.jpg?resize=640%2C429 "5.5 inch iPhone Delayed To 2015 [Rumor]")
So according to the rumors, word has it that Apple is looking to launch two new iPhones later this year. There will allegedly be a 4.7-inch model and 5.5-inch model, although last we checked the 5.5-inch model could be delayed until the end of the year while the 4.7-inch model will launch around the same time that Apple typically launches their iPhones.
However according to a new report from Taiwan’s Industrial and Commercial Times, it has been suggested that the 5.5-inch model has been delayed even further and could see a release in 2015 instead. This is apparently due to Apple struggling to find a battery that will fit its design and provide sufficient battery life at the same time.
Now it is no secret that larger and brighter displays will consume more battery power, so obviously a battery powering a 4.7-inch display will most likely have a shorter life if it were to power a larger 5.5-inch display. Bigger batteries are not an issue but to have it fit inside the next-gen iPhone, which we can only imagine will be slimmer than its predecessor, might prove to be difficult.
In any case we have to wonder if the rumors are true, will Apple not announce the larger iPhone later this year and save it for next? Or will they announce it anyway and make it available later? After all we can only imagine iPhone users will be extremely miffed if they plonked out money for a 4.7-inch model only to find out that there’s a 5.5-inch model that will launch a few months later, right?
5.5-inch iPhone Delayed To 2015 [Rumor] , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Apple, Cellphones, Rumors, iPhone,
Apr 22
Jailbroken iOS Devices Vulnerable To Apple ID And Password Stealing Malware
Posted in: Today's Chili
One of the drawbacks to jailbreaking your device is that it is no longer running the way that Apple had originally intended for it to run. This means that your device could be open to more crashes, apps could modify it in a bad way, and there could be security holes as well.
According to a recent discovery by security research, Stefan Esser, it has been discovered that there is a piece of malware that has infected jailbroken devices, thus causing them to crash. Not only is a device that crashes pretty annoying, but it turns out that this piece of malware has a more sinister purpose, which is to steal Apple ID and password information from said device.
According to Esser’s discovery, “This malware appears to have Chinese origin and comes as a library called Unflod.dylib that hooks into all running processes of jailbroken iDevices and listens to outgoing SSL connections. From these connections it tries to steal the device’s Apple-ID and corresponding password and sends them in plaintext to servers with IP addresses in control of US hosting companies for apparently Chinese customers.”
However thankfully the malware does not appear to have originated from Cydia, but rather an outside source. It has also been discovered that the malware only affects 32-bit devices so if you have an iPhone 5s, an iPad Air, or an iPad mini with Retina display, you should be safe. Unfortunately removing the malware is not a particularly easy task and will require users to fully restore their devices, thus removing the jailbreak.
Jailbroken iOS Devices Vulnerable To Apple ID And Password Stealing Malware , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Apple, iOS, malware,
Apr 22
Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments in American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo. It is a case which reportedly has entertainment industry executives wearing out their Xanax prescriptions, as they contemplate the destruction of the entire economic foundation of the television industry. The press keeps repeating statements like that, anyway.
Apr 22
Lytro’s Magical DSLR-Like Camera Lets You Refocus Photos After You Take Them
Posted in: Today's ChiliWith a new camera called the Illum, a DSLR-style shooter with an 8X optical zoom and high-speed, sports-worthy shutter, Lytro is hoping to tap into the creative professional market.
Apr 22
So, you have just gone out to get yourself a spanking new iPad, and wished that it would not end up getting scratched or “hurt” by an accidental nick or drop? That should not be a problem, considering the numerous third party iPad cases that are in the market today, but just how many of those will be able to get their respective jobs done without actually losing its functionality? Logitech of Switzerland has long had a worthwhile history when it comes to iPad accessories, and their latest new Logitech Ultrathin that targets the iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display would fit the bill perfectly. The Logitech Ultrathin improves upon its flexibility and design of its award winning predecessor, sporting a thinner and lighter keyboard cover, in addition to sporting a new multi-angle slot that gives one the freedom to adjust the viewing angle accordingly.
Considering how the iPad’s usage patterns have changed over time, the Logitech Ultrathin could not arrive at a more timely manner. No longer are iPads used primarily to consume content, as it too, is a tool to create content wherever you go.
With the Logitech Ultrathin, you can more or less call this as your other half of the iPad. Sporting a new, flexible, multi-angle slot that will be able to securely attach to your iPad using a magnetic clip, you will be able to tilt your iPad to the right angle that suits you, making it a more comfortable typing experience. The Bluetooth keboard iself will boast of well spaced keys that has an optimized layout, where it will be accompanied by iOS shortcuts so that you would not be greeted with an unfamiliar interface. Expect the Logitech Ultrathin for iPad Air to retail for $99.99 each, while for the iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display, it will be $10 more affordable as it hits the US and Europe later next month.
Press Release
[ Logitech Ultrathin for iPads revealed copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Apr 22
If Lytro’s first camera offered us a sneak peek at the promise of light field photography, the company’s second-generation product swings those doors wide open. A far cry from the toy-like appearance of its predecessor, the $1,599 Lytro Illum looks…
Apr 22
Two years ago, a little startup called Lytro shook up the world of photography by introducing the world’s first light field camera. It hasn’t replaced normal cameras, but now Lytro’s got a new toy: professional-grade model and software platform. After you see what this camera can do, you’ll never look at still pictures the same.
Apr 22
Thousands remain trapped between life and death. Three scientists are working to free them. Roger Highfield reports.
Apr 22
Amazon has been at the heart of battles with state governments around the country as retailers want to the online seller to pay sales tax. Currently Amazon and other retailers … Continue reading
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