Stories by Ashleigh Allsopp

Apple tweaks App Store to highlight app age ratings

Apple has quietly rolled out an App Store update to highlight apps' recommended age ratings based on their content.

iOS 7 reportedly delayed due to significant UI overhaul, but iPad event still set for April

An interesting thread between various tech reporters over on discussion site Branch has hinted that Apple could be behind schedule with its significantly redesigned iOS 7, but that the company still plans to hold an April iPad event.

Next two iPhones were designed under Steve Jobs' leadership, Apple's government liaison says

Apple's next two iPhones were designed under the leadership of Steve Jobs, the company's government liaison has said.

iPhone 6 concept shows ultra-thin design with 'touch anywhere' Home button

Designer Arthur Reis has created new 3D renderings to illustrate what Apple's iPhone 6 could look like. The mocked-up iPhone 6 is much thinner than the iPhone 5, and has a redesigned Home button covering the entire bottom panel of the iPhone.

iPhone owners suffering from battery life woes following iOS 6.1.3 update

Apple's iOS 6.1.3 update, which was released for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch owners last week, appears to be causing battery life issues for many users.

Analysts continue to forecast a 2013 launch for low-cost iPhone, summer arrival for iPhone 6

Analysts are maintaining their predictions that Apple will launch a cheaper iPhone with a plastic casing and non-Retina display later this year, alongside a new model of its flagship smartphone, dubbed iPhone 5S or iPhone 6.

Apple's Jony Ive pushing for 'flatter design' for iOS 7, report says

Apple's design chief Jony Ive is pushing for a "flatter design" for iOS 7, according to a new report.

Apple's new iPhone to have 'killer feature' that Samsung's Galaxy S4 lacks

Apple's next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5S or iPhone 6, will have a 'killer feature' to trump Samsung's new Galaxy S4 smartphone, an analyst has said.

Apple launches "Why iPhone" page to remind customers why iPhone is best

Apple has launched a new advertising campaign for its iPhone, highlighting the reasons people love the smartphone through a "Why iPhone" web page and a promotional email.

Apple brings Flyover, 3D buildings, Turn-by-turn navigation improvements to Maps, updates Apple Store app

Apple has been quietly updating its Maps app as it works hard to keep CEO Tim Cook's promise to improve the widely criticised service, and has also updated its official Apple Store app.

iPhone 6 rumours: Fingerprint sensor, NFC e-wallet set to feature in new iPhone

Taiwanese chip maker Chipbond could be providing Apple with components for its next-generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5S or iPhone 6, including parts that would be used to introduce a fingerprint sensor and near field communications (NFC) features to ...

Early iPhone prototype revealed by former Apple employee

A former Apple employee has revealed images of what he claims is one of the earliest iPhone prototypes.

iPhone 6 rumours: Apple, Samsung to launch smartphones with wireless charging this year?

Apple and Samsung could both be planning to introduce wireless charging to their smartphones this year, with the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S4 both expected to adopt the technology, according to reports.

Apple's iOS tops Android in-flight, among businesses, but American Airlines buys 17,000 Samsung Galaxy devices

New research has found that Apple's iPad and iPhone are more popular than Android smartphones and tablets for in-flight use and among businesses, but American Airlines has opted to give its 17,000 flight attendants Samsung Galaxy Notes rather than iO...

Original Angry Birds with 15 new levels available free from iOS App Store

Rovio has made its popular Angry Birds game free for the first time, with the original iOS versions for iPhone and iPad now available to download for no cost from Apple's App Store.