There’s an interesting change in the way iOS 4.2 handles orientation lock on the iPad… one that indicates a curious design backpedal on the part of Cupertino. Previously, orientation lock on the iPad ...

So maybe it's just me but the volume and mute controls on iOS seem completely screwy and unintuitive. Last night I was trying to prevent the new mail sound from chiming. Turning the volume down to 0 ...

Apple is replacing the mute switch on its iPhones with a button that lets users do more things with their phones. A closer look at what Apple calls the "action button." If you're looking to buy ...