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Apple files patent for app access on lockscreen

by Mike Schramm (Apr 4th, 2013)

Apple has filed a patent for something I would love to see implemented in a future iOS update: Quick access to certain apps directly from the iPhone's lockscreen. Patently Apple says that the patent application outlines a system of rotating the "slide to unlock" slider on iOS' lockscreen ...

How to fix an iPhone 4 Home button, Sprint or Verizon

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 6th, 2012)

I've never had problems with the home button on my Verizon iPhone, but if you do, you should check out this repair post from iMore's Allyson Kazmucha. Kazmucha, who founded the repair company PXLFIX, shows you how to remove the back cover, disassemble the internal components and pull out the ...

BubCap is the TUAW Best of 2011 iPad accessory

by Steven Sande (Dec 30th, 2011)

Sometimes it's the little things that count. In our nominations for the best iPad accessories, several readers raved about BubCaps. These inexpensive little Home button covers (4 for US$5) hide the iPad or iPhone Home button to keep your kids from switching to another app and doing something ...

Found Footage: Clearing the way for the iPhone 3G

by Cory Bohon (Jul 8th, 2008)

Watch this video at your own risk ... it truly is painful to watch as this iPhone gets a bullet right through the home button. I can't help but think if there was a much more humane way of getting rid of an old iPhone. Online auction sites or maybe an online classified ads site might be nice. Hmm ...