If you're the type that wears a tinfoil hat, you should probably stop using Siri. Apparently, Apple saves clips of your voice on a server for up to two years to analyze and help improve other products and services. While it doesn't bother us I'm sure there are some people who will freak out because of this. We also get into some regurgitated iPhone 5S and iPad 5 rumors.
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Samsung recently announce the Galaxy Mega series of phones. At first, I thought a 6.3-inch phone was a joke, but it's definitely real. In my opinion, Samsung is really close to having phones that are too big, but what do you think? I would look like an idiot holding an iPad mini to my face ... what's the difference?
Recently, I had a major issue on my jailbroken iPhone 5 running iOS 6.1.2. I was unable to get any apps to install from the App Store, nor was I able to download purchased music from iTunes. I figured out how to fix this problem and maybe it will work for you as well. We also discuss that Facebook Home nonsense that happened last week.
Why does Apple hate physical gaming controllers? It seems that any controller SDK or device never makes it mainstream. Sure, there's iCade controllers, but I'm talking about console-style gaming. Give us analog joysticks and tactile feedback.
Apple has recently purchased a company called WiFiSLAM that has some pretty interesting technology. WiFiSLAM created indoor location-based friend finding technology that Apple may leverage in iOS 7. Also, some new rumors have surfaced involving the iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone. All this and more on this week's episode of The 'A' Word.
If you've been thinking about picking up a Roku 3, stop thinking and get one. We've had about a week or so to play around with the Roku 3 and it's a clear winner over the Apple TV 3. Don't believe me? Check out my video overview and setup process. Oh yeah, Samsung announced something about a Galaxy S 4.
Apple's rumored iRadio service could hit an iOD device near you as early as this summer, but it looks like something is holding it back. In other news, the Roku 3 was announced bringing much needed competition to the Apple TV. Let's hope Apple steps up its game for the Apple TV 4.
Did you hear the news? Samsung launched a new Passbook clone app called Wallet. I'm all for expanding functionality to other platforms, but Samsung sure does take a lot of "inspiration" from Apple designs. Don't believe me? Check out this article and see the similarities for yourself.