Alex Heath

Watch Steve Jobs Talk About Apple and Technology Before the Post-PC Era in 1995

Alex Heath ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

Steve Jobs was interviewed by the Computerworld Information Technology Awards Foundation in 1995, two years before his return to save Apple from bankruptcy.

CIO has published the 75-minute unabridged interview with Jobs. In the video, Jobs discusses his outlook on technology and Apple during a pivotal time in history. All of the products we know and love today—like the iPhone, iPod, and iPad—had not been created at the time, but Jobs was surely conceptualizing the future he would shape in the years to come.

A Closer Look at How Much Data Siri Uses

Alex Heath ∙ November 2, 2011

Siri requires an internet connection to connect with Apple's servers, and Ars Technica has taken a closer look at exactly how much data Siri consumes on the iPhone 4S.

While Siri's data footprint isn't that significant, it's still interesting to see what the technology will cost you on your monthly bill. Siri requires a constant internet connection to work, so keep that in mind if you're on limited data plan...

Does Your iPhone 4S Audio Echo During a Call?

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Battery life isn't the only complaint about Apple's newest smartphone. Customers are reporting an issue with the device's audio echoing during a voice call.

An Apple discussion thread is alive and kicking with hundreds of disgruntled iPhone 4S users that are complaining about an audio echo on the other end of the call when talking on the phone via an Apple hands-free headset.

And we thought that no one used a smartphone to actually call people anymore...

Apple Releases GarageBand for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

Apple has just released GarageBand for iPhone in the App Store. The update has been applied to the iPad app and will make GarageBand a universal app for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

GarageBand on the iPhone has been a long time coming, and now users will be able to create and playback tracks on the go from the iPhone.

Samsung to Apple: Give Us the iPhone 4S Source Code

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Samsung has requested that Apple hand over the source code for the iPhone 4S firmware along with the dark details of its iPhone subsidy agreements with Australian carriers. In the ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple, both companies continue to accuse each other of infringing on each other's patents.

After fighting legal battles in multiple countries around the world, Samsung and Apple have landed in the Australian court to duke it out. This time, Samsung is countering Apple's preliminary injunction on the Galaxy Tab with its own preliminary injunction against the newly-released iPhone 4S.

App Picks of the Week: Codify, Plex, Batch

Alex Heath ∙ Updated February 19, 2018

It's time for our app picks of the week! We frequently comb the far reaches of the App Store to bring you awesome apps to check out.

This week, we’ve got a cool app that lets you code on your iPad, an updated media server app, and a social network that specializes in batch photo uploading. We hope you enjoy this week’s picks!

Apple Fan Creates a Unique iPhone Mod as a Special Tribute to Steve Jobs

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 25, 2016

A 19-year-old Apple fan from Hong Kong has created a very special mod for the iPhone that places Steve Jobs inside the Apple logo on the back of the device. During the initial shock of Steve's passing, a designer created a graphic of the Apple logo with Steve Jobs' silhouette embedded in the logo itself.

That image became the inspiration for a very unique iPhone mod that is now available for purchase online...

Download the “Talking to Siri: Learning the Language of Apple’s Intelligent Assistant” eBook

Alex Heath ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

Steven Sande and Erica Sadun of TUAW have created an Amazon Kindle eBook titled, "Talking to Siri: Learning the Language of Apple’s Intelligent Assistant."

With all of the posts, tips, roundups, etc. about Siri that have been floating around the internet lately, this book is a helpful and concise resource for discovering how to make the most of Apple's spunky assistant in the iPhone 4S.

How Siri Could Improve the 911 Emergency System

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Siri understands a wide range of voice commands already, and the technology is bound to improve when third-party app integration is eventually implemented.

Now that everyone has had time to play with Siri on the iPhone 4S, interesting ideas are continuing to surface about how Siri could revolutionize certain markets. Siri has the potential to help drastically improve the 911 system in the US with location-aware and intelligent emergency alerts...

The Truth About the iPhone 4 Siri Port [Updated]

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

A few hours ago a video was posted by esteemed jailbreak developer chpwn (Grant Paul) and Steven Troughton-Smith. Multiple stories from different sources have been published on a Siri port for non-iPhone 4S hardware, and this most recent video demonstrates the software running on an iPhone 4 and 4th generation iPod touch.

There have been multiple parties working on a Siri port on and off for weeks now. It's not a new fact that the Siri UI can be run on non-4S hardware. The real magic happens when Siri is able to talk back to you...

Whale Trail is the Fun New Game You Need for Your iPhone and iPad

Alex Heath ∙ October 29, 2011

You may have noticed a colorful game by the name of Whale Trail moving up the charts in the App Store lately. Developed by ustwo, Whale Trail is a unique take on a familar genre of slide-scrollers that have continued to do so well on the iPhone and iPad.

Like Tiny Wings, Whale Trail has you tapping and holding your screen as you fly through a beautifully designed universe. After only being on the App Store for a little over a week, Whale Trail has already been given the Game Of The Week title by Apple...

“Siri, Will You Marry Me?”

Alex Heath ∙ October 29, 2011

This may be taking it too far. We've seen some pretty ridiculous stuff involving Siri, but this new comedy short may just take the cake.

What would happen in an alternate dimension if you asked Siri to marry you?