Will iPhone Preorders Begin Sept 12?

This article suggests that not only will the new iPhone be announced on Sept 12th, but that it will be available for preorder as well.

iPhone Preorder Sep 12?

New iPhone Rumor Summary

The guys over at Cult of Mac have created a summary of all the things they believe to be included in the next iPhone.  For those of us still using the iPhone 4 or older devices, this will be a bit of a jump because we will get the features we missed from the 4S as well as the new features.

iPhone Rumor Summary

Must Have IOS Apps

Here is a little bit of information on some IOS apps you may like.  Read through the article and decide if any of these apps appeal to you.


Must Have Apps

Wireless Charging on the Horizon

Hello everyone.  Have you ever thought about being able to charge your IOS devices without a charger?  This article talks about wirelessly charging devices in the not too far future.  I like it when futuristic concepts become reality.


Wireless Charging on the Horizon

Converting Music Files

Here are some questions and answers about music files.  If you're new to music files or just interested in learning something new, it's worth a read.

Music Files Q&A

Refurbished iPads--The New Ones!

Apple is offering refurbished iPads at discounted prices.  The only thing better than getting the latest gadget is getting it at a discounted price.  I don't know how many they have but if you want one, you should hurry.  I have a refurbished Mac Mini (regular readers probably know this) and it has worked perfectly for about 4 years now.

Refurbished iPads

Some Mountain Lion Bugs and Fixes

If you use a proxy or Snapz Pro software, you may experience issues with Mountain Lion.  The article below describes the issue and offers solutions to help.  I'm not sure how common these issues are.  Let me know if you've experienced either.

Mountain Lion Bugs

How To Encrypt Disks in Mountain Lion

Here is a tutorial to help you encrypt disks in Mountain Lion.

Encrypt Disks in Mountain Lion

Apple Retail Stores Price Matching iPhones

Apple retail stores are price matching iPhone discounts from approved major retailers.  Read the article for all the details.

Apple Retail Stores Price Matching iPhones

IOS Accessories

Take a moment to look at some of the accessories for IOS devices.  I try to be mature but I'm a big kid...staring at the CarBot now.

IOS Accessories

New WiFi Feature in IOS 6

IOS 6 hasn't been released to the masses yet, but one feature is worth noting.  Imagine if your phone realized your WiFi was sluggish or messing up, and automatically switched to cellular data for you.  More details are below.

WiFi Feature in IOS 6

Does Mountain Lion Degrade Your Battery Life?

Some tests are saying Mountain Lion degrades the battery life of some computers.  I doesn't say if other Macbooks are affected but does mention the Macbook Pro with Retina.  What is your experience if you have already upgraded?

Lion Degrades Battery Life

New iPad Television Ad

Apple has released a new iPad ad.  Even though I have an iPad, I still watch the device in awe during the commercial.  Take a look at the ad below.


New iPad Ad

iCloud Password Resets Over Phone Halted

Apple has halted iCloud password resets in response to the reports that a user's account was hacked by social engineering the phone reset process.

iCloud Password Resets Over Phone Halted

Apple's New Dock Connector

Rumor has it...Apple's new dock connector may be smaller than expected.  Article below.

Apple's New Dock Connector

Steam Store to Expand

Valve, the company that created the Steam Store is looking to expand its offerings.  In the past, Steam was known for gaming.  That is allowing users to play games online where the servers do all the heavy lifting, not your computer.  If the Steam Store expands, it could create more software options.  Read on for more details.

Steam Store to Expand

Sprint Lowers iPhone 4S Price

With the new iPhone release expected, Sprint has lowed the price on the 16 GB iPhone 4S to $150 with a 2 year service plan.  This could be a good opportunity for anyone wanting a phone with Siri and saving money.  I think most people are waiting for the new iPhone though.


Sprint Lowers iPhone 4S Price

Fitbit Ultra Review

Below is a review for Fitbit Ultra.  If you're into fitness such as walking, running, or hiking, this may be a good gadget to add to your IOS device.  Check out the review to find out.


Fitbit Ultra Review

Apple Security

If you haven't heard yet, a journalist said he was hacked as a result of Apple support resetting his password for someone other than him.  This article tells you tips to protect your information and devices.


Apple Security

Solar Weather App Review

Below is a review for the Solar Weather App.  Simple design, nice color scheme.  Read more to see if this app is a good fit for you.

Solar Weather App Review