• CULTURE

    Apple CEO Tim Cook Writes a Letter to Employees After Trump’s Win

    The latest election has been polarizing and it seems you are either genuinely joyous or terrified. In this chaotic and historical frenzy Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a letter with all 76,000 US Apple employees with an inspirational message of unity. Read his words below: Team, I’ve heard from many of you today about the presidential election. In a political contest where the candidates were so different and each received a similar number of popular votes, it’s inevitable that the aftermath leaves many of you with strong feelings. We have a very diverse team of employees, including supporters of each of the candidates. Regardless of which candidate each of us supported…

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    New Mac Scented Candle

    Some smells in life are magical, a new car, a baby, summer rain… and a new mac. Apple lovers can burn this chic candle created by Twelve South, it contains notes of Mint, Peach, Basil, Lavender, Mandarin and Sage.

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    Apple Releasing an All-Glass iPhone in 2017

    In a recent news report trusted and well-known tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo announced that Apple will most likley be taking a huge leap on their upcoming iPhone design mid 2017. Ming-Chi Kuo states it’s out with the aluminum and in with pure glass design. Will it be a special hard to break glass? Let’s hope so since we now don’t want the entire phone shattering into oblivion. Further leaks state the feature is not something initially presented with the iPhone 7 but will be some sort of upgrade on a device unveiled in early to mid 2017.

  • CULTURE,  Misc.

    What the “SE” in iPhone SE Means

    The recent launch of the iPhone SE has stirred up some controversy with its 4-inch display. But what does the SE even stand for?  According to Jason Cipriani who spoke to Apple’s senior vice president who revealed it meant “Special Edition”most likeley referring to the familiar shape but improved specs. 

  • CULTURE

    Apple Releases their First Smart Battery Case

    There are many phone cases that can charge your Iphone with the cost of slight bulkiness and coins. Iphone however has now created their own Smart Battery Case extending the usage of their phones between charges. The design has the apple logo and a slight but minor extension in the back. It honestly looks alright, and the perks are worth it. The benefits include up to 25 hours of talk time, 18 hours of internet usage, and over 20 hours of video playback. They come in both black and white options for both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S. They retail for around 99$ each.

  • CULTURE

    Rumblr, Like Tinder but for Fighting

    An app called Rumblr is currently in production by New York based recreation fighters. Known as the “Tinder of Fighting” it has brought some controversy due to it blatant violent nature. People are asking if it’s a gag app? Or would people be actually fighting? The modern Fight Club app has features pretty similar to the popular dating app Tinder, most notably the swipe feature that provides the other “opponents” height, weight, fighting style and we assume aggressive pic. If you both swipe right you can trash talk and set up a time and place. Apple has rejected the app for obvious reasons but the app keeps getting more attention. The beta version will be released…

  • CULTURE

    MacBook Wood?

    Is the new design update for the MacBook set for it to become all wooden? Well no, but you can get the appearance. Design company Glitty has created this unique ultra thin cover using 3M adhesive. The covers come in many different types of wood including cherry, walnut, and ebony. Each are set to be around $79 a peice. Shop: Glitty  

  • Russian Gay Emoji Ban
    CULTURE

    Vladimir Putin Wants to Ban Gay Emojis

    Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has placed strict rules on all gay propaganda, and Apple products arent getting a free pass. Russian media watchdog Roskomnadzor claims that an investigation into LGBT emojis has already been set into place. Maxim Ksenzov Mikhael Marchenko, deputy head of Roskomnadzor claims they gay emojis are infultrating the youth, he states “the spread on social media of untraditional sexual relations among minors” that “denies family values” and “forms disrespect for parents and other family members.” Does this mean Apple products may eventually be banned from Russia? I guess we will see what happens.