…the tech industry have launched their own data collection platforms. Apple for instance announced HealthKit a few days ago alongside iOS 8, while Samsung has its SAMI platform that works with its SIMBAND modular platform for wearables. Even Google had plans for a health data service in the past. Back…
…rate offerings were considered by some labels as too low. However, although the service is not as competitive as those from Spotify, Rdio or Apple (Beats), the retail giant’s 20 million Prime subscribers is still something worth noting. Get the freshest tech news from CyberShack Subscribe to our mailing list…
A few days before WWDC, we heard rumours that iOS 8 will have the multi-tasking mode that will allow iPad users to use two apps simultaneously. However, when Apple unveiled iOS 8 last week, the split-screen functionality was missing. Luckily, it seems that this feature isn’t completely out of the…
…app. Today, the app called “Slingshot” made a quick appearance at Apple’s App store… Follow @CyberShack Earlier this year, Facebook tried to acquire social messaging app Snapchat for close to $3 billion. However, the apps founders Evan Spiegel and Robert Murphy turned down the offer leaving the social networking giant…
…a great alternative to an eReader. The iPad Air is available in both WiFi and 4G models. Apple iPad mini with Retina From $479 Apple‘s smaller offering packs a lot of power into a tiny form factor. Just the right size to use anywhere and everywhere, and has access the…
As expected, the major announcements of Apple’s 2014 Worldwide Developer’s Conference Keynote (WWDC) were a new version of OSX, Yosemite, and iOS8. Both of these will be free, and will be available in the Australian Spring. No new hardware announcements were made. As expected, the major announcements of Apple’s 2014…
…when it comes to Apple, nothing is certain. In less than 24 hours, Apple‘s Worldwide Developer Conference for 2014 kicks off with a keynote expected to spill the beans on the latest versions of OSX and iOS. New models of the iMac and MacBook Air are expected, and maybe even…
…placed on the Galaxy S4, the Galaxy S5 will feature a 16MP camera at the back with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. The sensor size and pixel size has also been improved to 1/2.6-inch and 1.12µm respectively. Fingerprint sensor Samsung will also solve any feelings of envy towards Apple’s…
Apple yesterday announced that it has agreed to acquire Beats Electronics for USD$3 billion, confirming almost three weeks of rumours and speculation. As part of the acquisition, Apple will also take ownership of subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple….
Remember that report from The Financial Times we heard last Tuesday about Apple’s home automation efforts? Well according to a new report from Gigaom, the home automation rumour might just be an extension of the company MFI program (Made for iPhone). The report indicate that the Smart Home project will…
The most recent Ransomware that targeted mostly users of Apple products in Australia and New Zealand is probably one of the best examples of why people should have different passwords for different accounts online. A few days ago, Apple product users in Australia and New Zealand, specifically those using iPhones,…
June is always an exciting time of year to be an Apple fan. The World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple‘s biggest event of the year, is on again, heralding new software and hardware announcements. Last year, the updates to the Mac Pro, MacBook Air, Time Capsule, OSX, and iOS were…