- Apple Announces Record-Breaking App Store Numbers For the First Week of January
Apple has announced record breaking App Store numbers for the first week of January with customers spending nearly half a billion dollars on apps and in-app purchases. The company also reported that New Year’s Day 2015 was the biggest day ever in App Store sales history.
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Apple today announced that the first week of January set a new record for billings from the App Store with customers around the world spending nearly half a billion dollars on apps and in-app purchases, and New Year’s Day 2015 marked the single biggest day ever in App Store sales history. These milestones follow a record-breaking 2014, in which billings rose 50 percent and apps generated over $10 billion in revenue for developers. To date, App Store developers have earned a cumulative $25 billion from the sale of apps and games. The introduction of iOS 8, the most significant iOS update ever, gave developers the ability to create amazing new apps and offers innovative features which proved wildly popular with App Store customers around the world.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Reportedly Expanding Pre-Release iOS Testing to Retail Employees
Apple is reportedly working to expand pre-release iOS testing to retail employees, reports 9to5mac. Sources say the expanded testing program will begin in the near-future with an upcoming iOS release, perhaps iOS 8.2.
This new program will mark Apple’s first expansion of pre-release iOS version testing beyond developers and employees within the walls of Apple’s Cupertino headquarters. For the past few Mac OS X releases, Apple has provided early copies of the system to employees, which has helped Apple identify bugs before public launches.
iOS pre-releases have always been limited to developers and select corporate employees, but Apple’s expansion to retail employees is most likely is an effort to improve the software quality of iOS. Apple greatly expanded OS X’s testing pool with a public beta of OS X Yosemite last year.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Foxconn Display Factory to Supply Apple With OLED Panels?
A new report from Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, a leading newspaper in Japan, says that Foxconn is going to use its new display factory to provide Apple with OLED displays.
Translating the report, GforGames says that the current goal is for OLED panels to enter limited production in 2016. Foxconn Japan RD Co. will apparently handle research in manufacturing, technology and equipment of OLED displays.
According to the source, these OLED displays will be used for smartphones and wearables. This raises quite a few important question in regards to Apple’s future plans, not only because LG is currently the main supplier of panels for the iWatch (Apple’s only wearable at this point), but also due to the fact that so far Apple has only used LCD displays in the production of its iPhones.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Increasing App Store Prices For All European Union Territories and Canada
Apple has notified developers that within the next 36 hours, all prices on the App Store will increase in all European Union territories as well as in Canada and Norway; however, App Store Prices will decrease in Iceland, and change in Russia.
The changes are being made to account for adjustments in value-added tax rates as well as foreign exchange rates that fluctuate.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds New OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 Build to Developers for Download
Apple has seeded a new OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 build to developers for download and testing. The last build Apple seeded was 14c81f, while today’s new build is 14c94b.
This is the fourth beta of OS X 10.10.2 that Apple has seeded, and it has told developers to focus on Wi-Fi, Mail, and Voiceover.
We’re updating now, but if you spot anything new let us know!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Kanex Unveils Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock [Video]
At CES 2015, Kanex unveiled its new Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock set for release this spring.
The dock lets you connect up to eight different devices. It comes with two Thunderbolt 2 ports, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI with support for 4K displays, an Ethernet jack, and an audio AUX port. The device was designed to match your Mac featuring an aluminum casing and attractive finish.
Kanex says the Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock will be available this spring and will ship with a Thunderbolt cable included. No details yet on pricing but please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - T-Mobile's Fourth Quarter Numbers Show Continued Un-Carrier Momentum
T-Mobile’s 2014 fourth quarter numbers prove the Un-Carrier initiative is continuing its momentum. The company added 2.1 million net customers, making it the seventh quarter in a row with more than one million net customer additions. For the full year, T-Mobile added 8.3 million net customer, an 89% increase from the prior year.
“We continued to take share from our competitors and attracted 8.3 million net customers in 2014 who were looking for value, simplicity and transparency,” said John Legere, President and CEO of T-Mobile. “While my competitors are hiding behind less valuable connected device subscriber additions and managing profit expectations to the downside, T-Mobile delivered over 2.1 million customers in Q4, while managing the balance between growth and profitability. Needless to say, 2014 was a record breaking year.”
Preliminary Full Year 2014 Customer Highlights:
? 8.3 million total net customer additions
? 4.9 million branded postpaid net customer additions
? 4.0 million branded postpaid phone net customer additions
? 265 million people now covered by the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Manhattan District Attorney Calls iPhone Encryption 'An Issue of Public Safety'
With iOS 8, Apple rolled out many security and privacy enhancements. One of the biggest security features included encryption of your personal data such as photos, messages, emails, call history and more. On the new operating system, Apple cannot decrypt or extract any of the information on your device, even if it was required to do so.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance sees these new security and privacy features as “an issue of public safety, ” and believes Apple should be required to decrypt the information on the phone.
“It’s developed into a sort of high-stakes game,” Vance said. “They’ve eliminated accessibility in order to market the product. Now that means we have to figure out how to solve a problem that we didn’t create.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Adonit Reveals Jot Pro and Jot Mini Styluses [Video]
Adonit has revealed two new styluses — the Jot Pro and Jot Mini. Both Styluses features improved grip and new color options, as well as a new carrying clip.
We hope our new Jot Pro and Jot Mini will help even more people discover they can do more with their touchscreens – to write, sketch, and share their ideas with a simple tool that writes as precisely as a pen.
We launched our classic styluses in 2011 through Kickstarter. The first Precision Disc styluses, they quickly became the world’s most popular touchscreen stylus – and launched a whole company in the process.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Griffin Announces iTrip Aux Bluetooth and iTrip Aux AutoPilot [Video]
Griffin Technology is rolling out two new products in its iTrip collection of car audio accessories. The iTrip Aux Bluetooth gives users the ability to add Bluetooth connectivity to existing cars, and the iTrip Aux Autopilot brings a dash-mounted remote control and charger to cars.
“Audio streaming services like Pandora and Spotify have given us access to our favorite music wherever we go,” said James Finney, Category Manager of Griffin’s power products. “But unless you have a newer model car, streaming directly through your stereo can be cumbersome, with poor sound quality. Our new iTrip AUX Bluetooth and iTrip AUX AutoPilot both make it easy for users to listen to the cleanest, best-quality audio through their car stereo.”
The iTrip Aux Bluetooth adds bluetooth capability to any auxiliary-equipped car. Users must plug in the iTrip adapter into the car’s power outlet, then into the car’s auxiliary input. Griffin says the iTrip Aux Bluetooth streams the “cleanest, best-quality audio wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Reach79 Smartphone Case Claims to Double Signal Strength and Increase Battery Life
Reach79 is a new smartphone case that claims to increase signal strength — resulting in better battery life, faster data speeds, and expanded cellular coverage.
The Reach79 line of smartphone cases are powered by patented antenna technology, and are embedded with a thin, gold plated antenna that helps increase signal strength. With a stronger antenna that increases signal strength, customers can expect better battery life and faster data speeds, the company claims.
“We all want to get the most from our smartphones, and that’s exactly what Reach79 cases were designed to do,” said David Vigil, CEO, Antenna79. “Powered by patented antenna technology, Reach79 cases are the first performance-enhancing smartphone cases designed for speed. Each case is embedded with a micro-thin, gold-plated antenna that works to increase your smartphone’s signal strength so your phone can do more for you.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Monster Sues Beats and Co-Founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine
Monster, which helped design the original Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, is suing Beats Electronics, and co-founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Beats was acquired last year by Apple.
Monster claims that Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine both stole the technology behind Monster headphones when the two companies worked together. The suit also claims the two conspired to get rid of Monster and worked to damage the Monster reputation.
The suit, filed in San Mateo (Calif.) County Superior Court, charges that the Beats co-founders concealed the role of Monster and Lee in designing and engineering the headphone line, as well as educating them about engineering, manufacturing, distributing and selling the headphones that Monster and Lee invented.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - LifeProof Announces Waterproof Battery Case for iPhone 6
LifeProof has announced the fre Power — a waterproof battery case for iPhone 6. Fre Power gives the iPhone 6 an additional 2600 mAh of battery power, (the iPhone 6 packs a 1810 mAh battery) and protects the device from water, drops, dust and snow. Fre Power is waterproof up to 6.6 feet (2 meters) for one hour and meets military standards for shock and impact protection.
LifeProof fre is the original four-proof case, designed for maximum protection against water, drops, dust and snow. The sleek structure includes a built-in screen protector and full access to all device features and functions. fre Power not only provides protection from the elements, but also adds an additional 2,600 mAh of battery power. The lithium ion battery doubles the iPhone 6 battery life, while smart charging technology automatically shuts the case off when the device is fully charged.
“The addition of a waterproof power solution and universal accessory line take LifeProof’s industry-leading product lineup to a whole new level,” said President and CEO Pete Lindgren. “fre Power and LifeActiv accessories allow you to harness the remarkable capabilities of the iPhone 6 and truly live without limits.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - AT&T Announces Rollover Data for Mobile Share Customers
Following T-Mobile Data Stash program, AT&T has announced that it will rollover unused data for Mobile Share customers. AT&T says any data unused will be sharable for one month after.
We’re proud to offer Rollover Data to our new and current Mobile Share Value customers. With Rollover Data, unused plan data rolls over for one month. What’s more, if you’re on a Mobile Share Value plan, you don’t even have to do anything to get it— Rollover Data is automatically part of your plan. Learn more about Mobile Share Value plans.
If you have our 15GB AT&T Mobile Share Value plan and only use 10GB, you’ll roll over 5GB (your Rollover Data balance) to the next month for a total of 20GB to be used within the next month. There’s no cap on the amount of unused plan data within a given month that’s eligible for rollover. However, Rollover Data automatically expires after one billing period, and unused Rollover Data won’t carry over to the next month.
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