Chinese site CTechCN is showing photos of what they claim to be the logic board for the upcoming iPhone 5C. When compared with alleged photos of the iPhone 5S logic board, we can see slight design differences. Of course, like with many leaks, it’s tough to verify the legitimacy of these photos, so it’s wise not to read too far into them. Yesterday, the same site published photos of what they believed to be the packaging for the iPhone 5S, and before that, the packaging for the iPhone 5C....

Plex.app has been a fantastic media center option for Macs for a few years and as of last week, also on iOS devices. Interestingly, Plex today announced a huge deal with LG which will have the Plex software built into future LG HDTV displays, free of charge (except LG obviously has to cover the cost of additional hardware). At some point in the future, Plex will be ported to Windows (how about that!...

An iPhone 5c saved the life of a 25-year-old gunshot victim, according to British police (via Business Insider). The victim, who has not been named, was shot at close range with a shotgun and suffered serious abdominal injuries, but survived thanks to the iPhone 5c in his pocket taking the main force. The shooting happened when the victim approached a group of teenagers who had shut off the water supply to the apartment block in which he lived....

As rumors suggest that Apple might introduce a new Apple TV later this year, we want to know if you would prefer an upgraded Apple TV with improved hardware or just a cheaper model. When Apple TV was first introduced in 2007, televisions were completely different from what they are today. Most TVs lacked smart features at that time, while Apple TV offered a new and easy way to enjoy music, movies, and podcasts right on the TV....

Each character from Pretty Little Liars brings his or her own quirks and strengths to this exciting teen drama TV show. And each house found at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is known for distinct traits. Potterheads (fans of Harry Potter) love sorting people into these four houses - Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin - and just as we each have one we identify with most, there is a fit for PLL characters, as well....

One security feature a user could potentially find annoying is being locked out of an iPhone after a friend or family member entered multiple failed passcode attempts. In a case in China, a mother is furious after her toddler managed to lock her iPhone for 47 years. The South Morning China Post reports that a mother gave her toddler her iPhone to watch educational videos. However, one day she came home to her phone being locked up for 25 million minutes, which roughly equates to 47 years....

The popular augmented reality game Pokémon GO is about to get a new update in October, but this comes as bad news for users of some old smartphones. Pokémon GO’s official Twitter profile announced today that the game is dropping support for devices running Android 5, iOS 10, and iOS 11. For Apple users specifically, Pokémon GO currently requires an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with a 64-bit processor running iOS 10 or later....

The Apple TV set-top box hardware is expected to be updated this summer after 3 years since the last real refresh and a recent price drop from $99 to $69. While the last Apple TV upgrade boosted video output from 720p to 1080p, the rumored Apple TV 4 is not believed to support ultra high definition 4K video output featured on newer TV sets. Here’s why that’s no surprise and what I think it could mean for an actual Apple TV set:...

I described my own journey with the Apple Watch, from smartwatch skeptic to daily user, in a four-part diary (parts one, two, three and four). My uncertainty was less to do with the specifics of the Apple Watch and more to do with whether there was a role in my life for any kind of smartwatch. But there are those who have been holding off for another reason: they steer clear of first-generation Apple products of all kinds....

Public beta testers can now try the new OS X 10.11.4 prerelease that first hit developers earlier this week. New features include Live Photo viewing and sharing in Messages, secure password protection for individual notes in Apple’s Notes app, and other improvements. Check out our full coverage of OS X 10.11.4 and other betas released earlier this week below: Apple releases first iOS 9.3, OS X 10.11.4, tvOS 9.2, & watchOS 2....

Remember iHub, the coolest-looking USB hub for your Mac that looks like a miniaturized Mac mini and has four ports to connect your USB peripherals? You may also remember how Apple’s legal sharks swiftly responded by threatening legal actions against MIC Gadget, the maker of this accessory, because the gizmo rocks the Apple logo that glows when in use. Well, some people are reporting having received their iHub order. It’s a perfect desktop companion for those latest iMacs, if you ask me…...

Philips has confirmed on Facebook that it will be adding HomeKit support to its iPhone-controlled Hue lighting system – and that existing lights will be compatible. The post gives no specific details, but in response to a customer question about whether existing Hue lights will work with HomeKit, Philips confirmed that they will. The most likely approach is that Philips will offer a hub to act as a bridge between HomeKit and existing Hue products....

Lead image courtesy of Yota Suzuki. Apple today opened its 10th store in Japan to impressively long lines of customers gathering at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza. Early visitors through the doors of Apple Kawasaki have followed the rollout of a major retail expansion in Japan over the past two years. Apple Kawasaki’s architecture is subdued and straightforward. The store is spread across one large floor and marked on the exterior with stone panels and a lit Apple logo....

As of today, Pinna is getting into podcasts for kids as well. They are launching a handful of kid appropriate podcasts that you can listen to right inside the app. Pinna worked with child development experts and a variety of writers and performers in the writing and recording process. Hill-Larry-Us: A snackable joke of the day featuring pun-filled banter between two friends. (Recommended for 6+) Don’t Break the Rules: Live recorded improv scenarios and characters based on kids’ suggestions....

Overcast, favored by many of us as an alternative to Apple’s own Podcasts app, has begun providing podcast privacy alerts for shows in the latest beta version … There’s a new Privacy and Tracking link on the main show page, next to the graphic. Tap this, and you are taken to a privacy page. The NYT show The Daily, for example, two alerts are shown. It also notes that other aggregated data may be collected....

Announced over the weekend, the latest version of Pokémon Go with the new Buddy feature is rolling out now. Version 1.7.0 for iOS includes many bug fixes and support for the Pokémon Go Plus accessory, but also disables the game on jailbroken devices. You can now select a Pokémon from your collection to be your Buddy. Besides looking cute next to your profile image and user avatar, walking with your Pokémon awards Candy that can be used to evolve and power up monsters....

The Isle of Armor expansions has arrived for Pokémon Sword and Shield. It brings a whole new island completely filled with new Pokémon along with different biomes. Serious players can make use of this and can view over 100 new Pokémon. In this expansion, there are a few Pokémon who do not evolve like the others do when they reach a certain level. One of those is the Fomantis, a grass-type Pokémon....

Apple is holding its next special event this coming week on October 30th. Following the iPhone XS and iPhone XR unveil last month, the Apple October event is expected to focus on a refreshed Mac lineup, as well as new iPad Pro models. What are you most excited to see at the event? We’ve already rounded up everything to expect at the Apple October event, so be sure to read all of the details here....

Rumors about what to expect from the 2021 iPhone lineup are starting to gain traction. Recent reports have suggested that the iPhone 13, or iPhone 12S, will feature an always-on display with 120Hz refresh rate, a more texturized matte back, and more. What are you most interested in seeing with this year’s iPhone refresh? As we rounded up last week, the 2021 iPhone lineup, whether it be the iPhone 12S or iPhone 13, is expected to be a relatively minor update, but there are still some notable changes in store....

Recently an image of what’s claimed to be Apple’s redesigned US 5W USB power adapter surfaced on Weibo (via Gizmobic). This alleged new design, isn’t actually that new to everyone though. Australia currently has a very similar USB power adapter in terms of shape and size… As you can see in the images above and below, this possible redesign closely mimics the Australian adapter, but instead uses the plug standard found in the US....