Microsoft has filed a patent application for an interesting method to silence a mobile device. A swift whack will tell the operating system to activate the silent mode. The patent is titled “controlling audio of a device” and the phone simply monitors data delivered by the accelerometer. So if the system detects specific kind of jolt, the speaker is turned …
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Apple is spotted in the final stage of acquiring a firm specialized in fingerprint-based security, meaning future iOS devices may have another layer of integrated security. It is expected that the next iPhone will be unveiled on Wednesday this week and it already has a built-in fingerprint scanner. Considering the fact that this is Apple’s biggest acquisition since 1997, it …
Many of us would easily applaud Apple for its decision to increase the display size on the upcoming iPhone. Without doubt, games, videos and movies will look a lot better on a bigger screen and Android enthusiasts are now flocking to handsets with 4.3” display or higher. It is commonly believed that Apple insisted to use 3.5” display on the …
A latest set of images posted show a fully assembled front panel of Apple’s upcoming smartphone, the iPhone 5 and they show more parts than we’ve seen in previous leaks with a fully attached LCD. Latest images not only show the LCD on the front panel, but also a home buttons that’s secured tightly by a metal bracket. There is …
Apple faced a dilemma a couple of years ago; it had an exclusive 5-year deal with AT&T, while Android surged ahead, capturing sizable market share. Being tied with one carrier held the company back, but it achieved more profitability than others in the market as AT&T paid the company directly for each iPhone sold. Apple recently evaluated the impact of …