• Google Has Reportedly Signed Deals With T-Mobile and Sprint to Become a Wireless Carrier
  

  Google has signed deals with T-Mobile and Sprint to become a wireless carrier, according to the WSJ.

  The Information previously reported that the project, codenamed ‘Nova’, is being led by Google executive Nick Fox. The launch is apparently set for this year and some employees have already tested it.

  Now the WSJ is confirming that Google has reached separate agreements with each carrier, acquiring wholesale access to their networks.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Facebook Groups App Gets Member Search, New Admin Features
  

  Facebook has updated its Facebook Groups app for iPhone with new member search and admin functions.

  This app gives you a dedicated space for you and your groups. See all of your Facebook Groups in one place. Discuss, plan and collaborate easily and without distractions. Follow your groups here or on Facebook, whichever is easier for you.

  Features:
  * Create a group for just about anything.
  * Share information, post photos and links, and stay in touch.
  * Discover and join new groups for whatever you’re into.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Releases Logic Pro X 10.1 With New Drummers, Expanded Sound Library, AirDrop, Much More
  

  Apple has released Logic Pro X 10.1 featuring new Drummers, a new Drum Machine Designer, redesigned Compressor plug-in, expanded sound library, realtime rendering of fades, Mail Drop, AirDrop, and much more.

  Logic Pro X is the most advanced version of Logic ever. Sophisticated tools for professional songwriting, editing and mixing are built around a modern interface that’s designed to get creative results quickly and also deliver more power whenever it’s needed. Logic Pro X includes a massive collection of instruments, effects and loops, providing a complete toolkit to create amazing-sounding music.

  What’s New In This Version:
  • 10 new Drummers that produce beats in a variety of electronic and hip hop styles including Techno, House, Trap, Dubstep and more
  • Drummer provides specialized sound and performance controls for dialing in electronic or hip hop drum grooves
  • New Drum Machine Designer plug-in offers new sounds and features for customizing electronic drum kits in a variety of styles
  • Create a sequence of notes with a single mouse gesture using the new Brush Tool in the Piano Roll Editor
  • New view options in the Piano Roll Editor let you see more notes in less vertical space and help identify drum sounds by name
  • Easily compress or expand the timing of selected notes with new time handles in the Piano Roll Editor
  • Note Repeat and Spot Erase modes allow classic drum machine style techniques for creating beats in realtime
  • Smart Quantize proportionally corrects the timing and length of notes to preserve the musicality of your original performance
  • Redesigned Compressor plug-in features scalable, Retina-ready interface and 7 models including the new Classic VCA
  • Retro Synth can now create wavetables from imported audio and is able to stack up to 8 voices
  • Expanded sound library includes over 200 new synth patches and 10 classic Mellotron instruments
  • Automation can now be part of a region, not just the track, which makes it easier to use effects creatively
  • Manage large-scale mixes more easily with the addition of console-style VCA faders
  • Relative and Trim Automation modes extend the options for fine-tuning existing automation
  • Mixer now allows remote control of microphone and other input settings for compatible audio interfaces
  • Realtime rendering of fades allow them to work with Flex Pitch and speeds up project load times
  • The Plug-in Manager now allows you to customize the organization of your menu
  • Support for Mail Drop and Air Drop in OS X Yosemite makes it even easier to share your Logic projects
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Updates Logic Remote App With New Plug-In View, Input Settings Control, More
  

  Apple has updated its Logic Remote app for iPad with a new plug-in view that provides access to Logic or Audio Unit plug-in parameters, the ability to control the microphone and other input settings for compatible audio interfaces, and more.

  Logic Remote is a companion app for Logic Pro X on the Mac. It provides an innovative way to extend the creative power of Logic by using your iPad. Designed to take full advantage of Multi-Touch on iPad, Logic Remote offers new ways to record, mix, and even perform instruments in Logic Pro X from anywhere in the room, turning your iPad into a keyboard, drum pad, guitar fretboard, mixing board, or transport control.

  Play Logic Instruments
  • Play any Logic instrument using a familiar piano keyboard or guitar fretboard
  • Tap out beats on drum pads or a drum kit
  • Use the scale mode to limit notes to fit the key of your song
  • Tap and strum entire chords using Chord Strip view
  • Make simple or dramatic changes to your sounds with Smart Controls
  • Add the Arpeggiator plug-in to any instrument
  
  
  
  
  
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• Microsoft Announces Windows 10 Will Be a Free Upgrade, Details New Features [Video]
  

  Microsoft has revealed that Windows 10 will be a free update for customers running Windows 7 or higher and detailed some of the new operating system’s features.

  Windows 10 will be delivered as a service to offer a safer, innovative and updated experience for the supported lifetime of the device. A free upgrade1 for Windows 10 will be made available to customers running Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1, who upgrade in the first year.

  “Windows 10 marks the beginning of the more personal computing era in the mobile-first, cloud-first world,” said Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. “Our ambition is for the 1.5 billion people who are using Windows today to fall in love with Windows 10 and for billions more to decide to make Windows home.”
  
  
  
  
  
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• Rdio Music App Gets New Music Weekly Station, Smart Sharing, Other Improvements
  

  The Rdio Music app for iOS has been updated with a New Music Weekly Station, Smart Sharing, and various UI improvements and bug fixes.

  Listen to endless stations — from artist stations to genre and curated stations, each drawing from over 32 million songs — on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. Or upgrade to Rdio Unlimited and play any album, song, playlist, or station anytime, on any device — even when you’re offline.

  Free:
  – Stations based on artists, albums, genres, friends, and more
  – Curated stations to fit any mood
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple's Share of Smartphone Sales in Asian Markets Has Soared Since Releasing the iPhone 6
  

  Apple share of smartphone sales in Asian markets has soared since the company released the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research, relayed by the WSJ. Much of the company’s gains come at Samsung’s expense.

  Apple showed big gains in Japan, China and South Korea, with the most striking increase coming in Samsung’s domestic market, where that company used to have an unassailable position. In November, Apple’s market share in that country soared to 33% from less than 15% before the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were introduced, Counterpoint said. Apple passed another South Korean brand, LG Electronics, with a 14% share, to move into the No. 2 position behind Samsung, whose share fell to 46%. Until November, Samsung’s share was hovering at around 60%.

  “No foreign brand has gone beyond the 20% market share mark in the history of Korea’s smartphone industry,” said Tom Kang, research director for mobile devices at Counterpoint. “It has always been dominated by the global smartphone leader, Samsung. But iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have made a difference here, denting the competition’s phablet sales.”
  
  
  
  
  
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• Airbnb App Gets Improved Navigation, Offline Access to Previously Viewed Listings, More
  

  The Airbnb app for iPhone has been updated with improved navigation, offline access to previously viewed listings, host’s local recommendations, and more.

  Make travel planning as mobile as you are with the Airbnb iPhone App! Airbnb opens the door to the world’s most interesting places to stay and is the simplest way to earn money from your extra space. With over 600,000 listings in more than 34,000 cities, Airbnb connects you with the experience that’s right for you.

  For travelers:
  Download the Airbnb iPhone App and start traveling the world with a few simple taps.
  • Discover thousands of places to stay in more than 34,000 cities
  • Book one-of-a-kind accommodations and find rooms for rent directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  • Search for last-minute accommodations anywhere in the world
  • Find long-term sublets in thousands of cities
  • Access your itinerary, message your host, and get directions to your listing
  • Explore legendary properties, vacation homes, and apartments, and add them to your Wish List to share with your friends
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to Developers for Download
  

  Apple has seeded the sixth beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to developers for download and testing. Apple last seeded build 14C99d to developers last week and today’s build is 14c106a.

  Apple has told developers to focus on Wi-Fi, Mail, and Voiceover.

  Developers can grab the 564MB update via software update or through the Mac developer center. We’re updating now, but if you spot anything new let us know!
  
  
  
  
  
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• Angry Birds Space Gets Uploaded With New Brass Hogs Levels, Mirror World, More
  

  Angry Birds Space has been updated with 30 new unlockable Brass Hogs levels, daily missions, Mirror World, and the debut of Wingman.

  Play over 300 interstellar levels across 10 planets! Whether it’s the icy orbs of Cold Cuts, the volcanic explosiveness of Red Planet, Utopia – a planet made entirely of junk food, or the new Brass Hogs episode ruled by evil Hektor Porko, each episode offers intergalactic fun at every turn! And the low-gravity environment of space results in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction. With brand new birds, special abilities, and a whole galaxy to explore, the sky is no longer the limit!

  What’s New In This Version:
  Face off against the villainous Hektor Porko in an all new episode: Brass Hogs!
  
  
  
  
  
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• Dropbox is Ending Support for OS X Tiger and Leopard on May 18th
  

  Dropbox has announced that it will be ending support for OS X 10.4 Tiger and OS X 10.5 Leopard on May 18th, 2015.

  On that date, users running these versions of OS X will be signed out and will be unable to sign in or sync using the desktop application on those computers. Existing files and folders inside the Dropbox folder will remain unchanged and will stop syncing through the desktop application.

  Users will still be able to access their files through the Dropbox website, mobile devices, and other compatible computers.
  
  
  
  
  
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• FiftyThree Pencil Stylus Now Available in Apple Retail Stores
  

  FiftyThree has announced that its Pencil stylus is now available in Apple Retail Stores.

  We’re proud to kick off the new year with a special announcement: Pencil is now available at Apple! For the first time ever, see Pencil up close and get it at your local Apple store. It’s been quite a ride bringing Pencil to creators around the globe; first online and now in Apple US, Canada, UK and EU, with worldwide availability coming soon.

  You can learn more about the Pencil stylus at the link below. If you prefer, it can also be purchased from Amazon for $59.95.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Reportedly Acquires Media Analytics Company Semetric as Part of Beats Music Relaunch
  

  Apple has acquired the British startup Semetric with hopes to implement the company’s Musicmetric analytics tool into the Beats Music relaunch later this year, reports The Guardian.

  In documents filed with Companies House earlier in January, Semetric’s registered address was changed to 100 New Bridge Street in London – the office of law firm Baker & McKenzie, which is also the registered address of Apple Europe Limited.

  Meanwhile, senior Apple attorney Gene Levoff was appointed as a director of Semetric in October 2014, according to another published through Companies House in January.
  
  
  
  
  
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• NBC Announces It Will Stream Super Bowl XLIX Free Without Subscription to Mac and iPad
  

  NBC has announced that it will stream Super Bowl XLIX free, without a subscription requirement, to Mac and iPad.

  NBCUniversal is creating “Super Stream Sunday” on Feb. 1, providing consumers with an unprecedented ability to enjoy 11 continuous hours of NBC streaming content without having to log-in, designed as a way for consumers to trial NBC’s TV Everywhere content offering. “Super Stream Sunday” content will include NBC’s presentation of Super Bowl XLIX, Katy Perry headlining the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, the Super Bowl XLIX pre- and post-game shows, and NBC’s post-game presentation of The Blacklist.

  Free access will begin at noon EST with pre-game coverage and ends with The Blacklist which follows post-game coverage at around 10PM EST.
  
  
  
  
  
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• How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5s, 5c, 5, 4s Using PP (Mac) [iOS 8.1.2]
  

  These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5s, 5c, 5, 4s on iOS 8.0 – 8.1.2 using PP Jailbreak for Mac…

  If you aren’t already at iOS 8.1.2 we suggest upgrading to the latest firmware using iTunes. You can find download links for iOS 8.1.2 here. We’ve also posted instructions on how to update the firmware of your iPhone. Please note that you must update using iTunes rather than Software Update. If you used Software Update you should do a backup then restore to iOS 8.1.2 using iTunes.

  Step One
  Create an iClarified folder on your desktop and download the latest version of PP Jailbreak into the folder.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Where to Download the PP Jailbreak From
  

  Where to find links to download PP, a tool released to jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch….

  PP Jailbreak 1.0.0 (Mac): ppjailbreak.dmg [Mirror 1]

  
  
  
  
  
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• iOS 8.1.2 Jailbreak Tool For Mac Released!
  

  Mac users can finally jailbreak their iOS 8.1.2 device with the release of PP Jailbreak. The new tool, which is unaffiliated with TaiG Jailbreak on Windows, is able to jailbreak any iOS 8.0 – 8.1.2 device on Mac.

  From the looks of it, PP Jailbreak uses the exploits from TaiG, so we don’t think any new exploits were burned. We have yet to hear anything official from respected members of the jailbreak community on the safety of PP Jailbreak, so please use the tool at your own risk. We were able to successfully jailbreak our device at iClarified and have not had any issues yet.

  You can download the jailbreak from here
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple to Release Optional Stylus for Larger iPad Pro?
  

  A new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, relayed by MacRumors, predicts that Apple will release an optional stylus to accompany its rumored 122.2 – 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The stylus would likely be targeted at enterprise and creative users.

  Given that it’s more precise than a person’s fingers, a stylus can be more convenient to use than the combination of keyboard and mouse in some cases. Therefore, we believe Apple’s stylus will improve the user experience of 12.9-inch iPad.

  Kuo doesn’t think that Apple will include the stylus with the iPad as it will drive its price too high.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Auxo 3 Gets Updated With New Features and Improvements
  

  A3 tweaks has released Auxo 3 version 1.1, bringing several new features and improvements to the popular jailbreak tweak.

  At its core, Auxo 3 is comprised of three powerful features: Multi-Center, Quick Switcher, and Hot Corners. By intuitively utilizing the bottom edge of the screen, all three functions perform synergistically with one another as well as completely stand-alone, depending on your configuration.

  ? Multi-Center gives you the ability to slide up from the bottom middle edge of the screen to access your Multitasking display, without losing the vital functionality traditionally found only in Control Center. Here you have access to the app switcher, brightness and volume sliders, playback controls and info, toggles, AirDrop and AirPlay, as well as the quick launcher (via a swipe up from the bottom, if hidden). Multi-Center also lets you expand app previews by pulling them downward, view full-screen album art by tapping the track title (hold to open app), and even beautifully close all apps by swiping the home screen preview up! Use Minimal Display mode for a cleaner look by hiding AirDrop/AirPlay and track seeker sections (still accessible via a swipe near the top or bottom).
  
  
  
  
  
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• Tennis Channel Everywhere Launches on Apple TV
  

  Apple added a new Tennis Channel Everywhere app to the Apple TV late Friday night. The latest addition to the Apple TV brings both live tennis matches and on-demand content.

  Users must subscribe to the ‘Tennis Channel Plus’ service that brings over 1000 hours of on demand content and 450+ live events. Tennis Channel Plus costs $70/year, $10/month, or $5/ day. The service also works on iOS and Android devices.

  By subscribing to Tennis Channel Plus, you will get access to hundreds of hours of live tennis
  throughout the year including ATP World Tour, WTA, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and much more.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Facebook Messenger App Now Lets You Save Photos and Videos to Your Camera Roll
  

  The Facebook Messenger app has been updated to let you save photos and videos to your Camera Roll.

  Instantly reach the people in your life—for free. Messenger is just like texting, but you don’t have to pay for every message (it works with your data plan).

  Features:
  ? Not just for Facebook friends: Message people in your phone book and just enter a phone number to add a new contact.
  ? Group chats: Create groups for the people you message most. Name them, set group photos and keep them all in one place.
  ? Photos and videos: Shoot videos and snap selfies or other photos right from the app and send them with one tap.
  ? Free calls: Talk as long as you want, even with people in other countries. (Calls are free over Wi-Fi. Otherwise, standard data charges apply.)
  ? Bring your conversations to life with stickers.
  ? Preview your camera roll photos and videos without leaving the conversation–then choose the perfect ones to send.
  ? Record voice messages when you have more to say.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Filming for Steve Jobs Movie Finally Begins at Jobs' Childhood Home [Photos]
  

  Camera crews have arrived at Steve Jobs’ childhood home in Los Altos to begin shooting the new movie based on Walter Isaacson’s biography. The movie is written by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Danny Boyle, and stars Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs and Seth Rogen as Steve Wozniak.

  CNET was onsite to describe the scene as crews prepared to film in the garage where Jobs and Wozniak got started.

  Cinderblock and wood shelves are pieced together along the walls. Roller skates, a Thermos, an old vacuum cleaner and 8-track player and stereo lay haphazardly about. An advertisement for a Braun electric coffee maker hangs on the wall, as does a poster featuring Bob Dylan holding a “Get Born” sign from a film clip featuring the song “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” And the house itself has been painted a beige color with darker tan trim, contrasting with the formerly lighter exterior.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Kickstarter App Gets Major Update Bringing iPad Support
  

  Kickstarter has released a major update to its app for iOS that brings iPad support.

  Kickstarter is a vibrant community of people working together to bring creative projects to life. People from all over the world have pledged $1 billion to projects on Kickstarter, funding everything from art, to new games, innovative technologies, Oscar-winning documentaries, and much, much more.

  Use the app to…
  * Discover new projects
  * Watch project videos
  * Get updates from projects and your friends
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Seeds Second Beta of iOS 8.1.3 to Retail Employees
  

  Apple has reportedly seeded a second beta of iOS 8.1.3 to retail employees. The build is numbered 12B466 and is six builds newer than the last beta seeded last Wednesday, reports MacRumors.

  Last week, we speculated that the iOS 8.1.3 beta was close to release due to the fact that it was shared with quite a few retail employees, but it appears there are still bugs that Apple is working on fixing before it provides the 8.1.3 update to the public. MacRumors continues to see an uptick in the number of visits received from devices running iOS 8.1.3, and while we expect the update will be released to the public in the next week or two, it is not clear exactly when a launch could come.

  iOS 8.1.3 apparently contains only bug fixes. At this point it’s unclear whether the firmware blocks the ability to jailbreak. Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple is Now Selling Refurbished Retina 5K iMacs
  

  Apple is now selling refurbished Retina 5K iMacs via its online store.

  The refurbished 27-inch iMac with a 3.5GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB Fusion drive, and a 5120?by?2880 5K Retina display is selling for $2,119.00. That’s 15% less than its retail price.

  Apple is also selling the same device with 16GB of memory and a 3TB Fusion drive? for $2,419.00. If you want flash storage you can get it with 512GB for $2,549.00.
  
  
  
  
  
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• iPhone 6 Sent 101,000 Feet Into Space [Video]
  

  Check out this video of the iPhone 6 in an Urban Armour Gear case being sent 101,000 feet into space.

  On November 28th, 2014 we sent a brand new iPhone 6 on the ultimate adventure to the stratosphere. On its journey, the iPhone reached a height of over 101,000 feet and encountered temperatures as cold as -79 degrees F and winds as strong as 70 MPH. During the descent the iPhone 6 and flight rig withstood a 150 PRM rotation as the parachute deployed and the rig fought to stabilize. Upon landing the flight rig broke apart, however the iPhone remained unscathed and in perfect working order.

  The flight rig contained two GoPro cameras, 1 GPS locator and a backup phone with GPS and active tracking installed. The flight lasted over 3 hours and covered 12 miles across the ground. The iPhone 6 was wrapped in our composite iPhone 6 case with no screen protector installed. The iPhone was on upon takeoff but froze and shut down as the temperature dropped. When the iPhone 6 and flight rig were found, the iPhone was powered on and tested for full functionality.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Microsoft OneNote for iPhone Gets Today Widget, Synced Recent Notes
  

  Microsoft has updated OneNote for iPhone with a new Today Widget and Recent Notes that sync across your devices.

  Harness the immense potential of your thoughts and discoveries with OneNote, your very own digital notebook. With OneNote, you can capture that flash of genius, that moment of inspiration, or that list of errands that’s too important to forget. Whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go, your notes travel with you. And you can share your notes and collaborate with others, across multiple devices!

  What’s New In This Version:
  • Today widget – Take a quick note, snap a photo, start a list, and access your recent notes from Notification Center–no matter which app you’re in!
  • Recent Notes – Your new and recently edited notes from across your devices now appear in Recent Notes.
  • Bug fixes
  
  
  
  
  
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• Things To-Do App for iPhone Gets New Notification Center Widget
  

  The Things to-do app for iPhone has been updated with a new Today Widget for Notification Center.

  Things is a delightful and easy to use task manager. It’s the perfect companion for everything you want to achieve in life, offering a great balance between ease of use and powerful features.

  Features:
  • Today: Decide which tasks you want to do today and put them into your Today list. Throughout the day, come back to this list to check items off. Things will automatically show you due and scheduled items there once their date arrives – so you won’t miss anything important.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Bank of America Announces 1.1 Million Cards Activated on Apple Pay
  

  Bank of America, one of Apple’s launch partners for Apple Pay, announced this morning that 800,000 customers have added enrolled using Apple Pay, activating a total of 1.1 million cards. Bank of America has been heavily promoting Apple Pay with several commercials and advertisements.

  Since the introduction of Apple Pay in October, nearly 800,000 customers have enrolled in the service, adding approximately 1.1 million cards.

  Additionally, Lucky, Save Mart, and FoodMaxx supermarkets also announced today that Apple Pay is live at 217 stores throughout Northern California and Nevada.
  
  
  
  
  
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• SphereView Tweak Replaces Your iPhone Home Screen With a 3D Sphere
  

  SphereView tweak for jailbroken iOS devices brings a unique view of your icons on your home screen. The tweak replaces your SpringBoard with a 3D sphere of all your icons. Users can also zoom in and out of the sphere to see all apps at the same time.

  SphereView is another perspective view of the SpringBoard in which replace the home screen with a fantastic 3D Sphere. Is zoomable so you can watch easily your apps even with a hundreds of them. Also have a Dock with your notifications apps.

  SphereView also provides a separate dock with all your apps that currently have pending notifications. SphereView is compatible with iOS 8 on both iPad and iPhone. You can also use the tweak in portrait or landscape mode.
  
  
  
  
  
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• iMAllFile Tweak Lets You Send Any Type of File From iMessage
  

  iMAllFile is a new Cydia Tweak for jailbroken iPhone users that enables you to send any type of file from iMessage. The tweak provides a simple file browser in embedded in the message app which lets you pick a file from the entire iOS filesystem to send.

  iMAllFile : let you send any type of file from iMessage with a simple file browser which let you browse the hole filesystem and choose any file to send.

  How it works:
  ? after enabling it from settings, you wil see a new share button on top right of the navigation bar, which will open the filesystem browser.
  ? and after that you will see an popup menu which have an iMAllFile option click on it and it will let you send the chosen file to your recipient.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Google Maps App for iOS Updated With Weather Information, Restaurant Search Filters, More
  

  Google has updated its Google Maps app for iOS with several improvements including the ability to filter searches for restaurants by cuisine type, see current weather information for cities around the world, add transit directions to calendar, and more.

  The Google Maps app for iPhone and iPad makes navigating your world faster and easier. Find the best spots in town and the information you need to get there.

  Features:
  • Comprehensive, accurate maps in 220 countries and territories
  • Voice-guided GPS navigation for driving, biking, and walking
  • Transit directions and maps for over 15,000 cities and towns
  • Live traffic conditions, incident reports, and automatic rerouting to find the best route
  • Detailed information on more than 100 million places
  • Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, museums, and more
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to Developers for Download
  

  One week after seeding the fourth beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.2, Apple today seeded build 14C99d to developers for download and testing.

  Apple 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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• Amazon Photos App Gets iPhone 6 Support, Full Resolution Downloads, Duplicates Detection, More
  

  The Amazon Photos app has been updated with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support, full resolution photos downloads, improved iPad landscape support, duplicate photo detection, and more.

  Amazon Cloud Drive Photos puts the power of Amazon Cloud Drive in your pocket. This free mobile app lets you access all of the photos and videos you’ve saved in your Cloud Drive, securely back up your photos on-the-go, save storage space on your phone, and keep your photos safe, even if your iPhone or iPad is lost, damaged, or upgraded.

  Features:
  – Get 5 GB of free cloud storage space—room for thousands of photos
  – View your photo albums and videos in stunning layouts from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  – Enjoy automatic photo backup with the Auto-Save feature
  – Keep your photos safe, even if your device is lost or damaged
  – Share your photos on Facebook, through email, and other apps

  What’s New In This Version:
  • iPhone 6/6+ support – Amazon Photos now looks even better on your new iPhone 6 and 6+
  • Full resolution photo downloads – You can now download your photos to your device in full resolution so you no longer have to worry about losing details when you print your downloaded photos or display them on a larger screen
  • Improved iPad Landscape support – Navigate through the app without ever needing to switch back to Portrait mode.
  • Duplicate photo detection – Exact matches of your photos won’t be uploaded if they already exist in your account.
  • Report problems – You can now easily report any issues directly through the app so we can help get you a resolution faster.
  • Performance improvements and bug fixes
  
  
  
  
  
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• Samsung Reportedly Looking to Acquire BlackBerry for $7.5 Billion [Update]
  

  Samsung has reportedly approached BlackBerry about a potential buyout, reports Reuters. According to a person familiar with the matter and documents seen by Reuters, Samsung is looking to spend $7.5 Billion to acquire BlackBerry for the company’s patent portfolio.

  Executives from the two companies, which are working with advisers, met last week to discuss a potential transaction, the source said, asking not to be identified because the conversations are private.

  Samsung originally proposed a range of $13.35 to $15.49 per share, which is 38 to 68 percent more than BlackBerry’s current trading price. BlackBerry shares are up more than 30 percent on the news of the possible acquisition.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Predicted to Launch ARM-Based Macs in the Next Year or Two
  

  KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a new report outlining his predictions for Apple chips over the next few years.

  As one might expect, Kuo predicts that Apple will diversify its supplier lineup for A-series chips used in iOS devices. Samsung, TSMC, and GlobalFoundries are all said to contribute to future production.

  For the A9 chip, Kuo predicts that production will be shared by Samsung and Global Foundries. TSMC is said to be responsible for production of the A9X processor that will reportedly be used in iPad models. In 2016 that split is said to flip with TSMC handling A10 production and Samsung being responsible for A10X chips.
  
  
  
  
  
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• 18% of iPhone 6 Owners Say They Will 'Definitely' Buy an Apple Watch [Chart]
  

  18% of iPhone 6 owners say they will ‘definitely’ buy an Apple Watch and 11% say they will ‘probably’ purchase the device, according to a Credit Suisse survey.

  That 18% would translate to roughly 35 million units; however, Credit Suisse believes that Apple will make just 20 million Apple Watches in 2015. That would suggest a supply shortage when the smartwatch goes on sale early this year.

  Check out the chart below and let us know in the comments where you fall. Are you definitely buying the watch or definitely not?
  
  
  
  
  
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• Updated Google Translate App With 'Word Lens' is Now Available in the App Store
  

  Google has released an updated version of its Google Translate app for iOS that brings Word Lens, Camera Mode, and automatic language detection in speech/conversation mode.

  Features:
  • Translate 90 languages
  • Converse naturally and let Google translate
  • Translate with your voice, camera, keyboard or handwriting
  • Star your favorite translations for quick access even when you’re offline
  • View dictionary results for single words or phrases

  Translations between the following languages are supported:
  Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu
  
  
  
  
  
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• Google is Updating Its Translate App With 'Word Lens' Instant Translation and Conversation Mode
  

  Google has announced a major update to its Google Translate app for iOS and Android which brings instant translation with Word Lens and easier conversation translations.

  Instant translation with Word Lens
  While using the Translate app, just point your camera at a sign or text and you’ll see the translated text overlaid on your screen—even if you don’t have an Internet or data connection. This instant translation currently works for translation from English to and from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Google says it’s working to expand to more languages.

  
  
  
  
  
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• Facebook Releases New 'Facebook at Work' App for iPhone
  

  Facebook has released a new ‘Facebook at Work’ app for the iPhone and iPod touch.

  Companies use Facebook at Work to give their employees a place to connect and collaborate. Facebook at Work is only available to people who have set up a work account through their employer.

  Features:
  • Stay up-to-date with a News Feed that shows what’s new and relevant at your company
  • Create and join groups to collaborate with co-workers
  • Send messages to chat with one person or small groups of co-workers
  
  
  
  
  
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• Skype App Gets Improved Dialer, Lets You Quickly Make Calls From the New Chat Picker
  

  The Skype app for iPhone was been updated with an improved dialer and the ability to quickly make calls from the new chat picker.

  Say “hello” to the new Skype for iPhone. Remastered to put your conversations with the people who matter most at your fingertips. Stay in touch with free messaging, voice or video calls on Skype. 

  Features:
  • Find all your friends and family in an instant – With over 300 million people using Skype, you’re bound to bump into someone you know.
  • Talk with your fingers – No matter where you are, your friends are always available with free messaging.
  • Call your world from Skype – Free voice and video calls let you talk to your heart’s content with all your friends and family on Skype.
  • Low cost calls to mobiles and landlines too – Keep in touch, even if they’re not on Skype, with low cost calls to mobiles and landlines on the other side of town or the world.
  • Share your favorite snaps – Take a great photo you want to share? Send it over Skype to friends and family and you won’t have to worry about email size limits or expensive MMS charges.
  • Video messaging – Record life’s everyday moments and share them with the people who matter most, with free and unlimited video messaging over Skype.
  • Chat with anyone, anywhere – Skype’s available on smartphones, tablets, Macs, PCs, and even TVs. Whatever your friends or family use, Skype is there. Simple.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe Reach New Deal to Settle Anti-Poaching Lawsuit
  

  Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe have agreed to a new settlement to end a class action lawsuit that accused the companies of conspiring to prevent the poaching of each other’s employees, reports Reuters.

  Plaintiffs accused Apple, Google, Intel Corp and Adobe Systems Inc in their 2011 lawsuit of limiting job mobility and, as a result, keeping a lid on salaries. The case has been closely watched because of the possibility of big damages being awarded and for the opportunity to peek into the world of some of America’s elite tech firms.

  After a plaintiff objected, a previous settlement of $324.5 million was rejected by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh as being too low. Reportedly, that plaintiff will not object to the new settlement deal; however, his attorney would not reveal the amount of the new settlement and it was not in the court filing.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Parrot Demos RNB 6 In-Dash Car System Compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto [Video]
  

  Parrot demoed it’s new RNB 6 in-dash car system that is compatible with both CarPlay and Android Auto at CES 2015. The device took home two awards at CES. It received both the In-Vehicle Audio/Video Best Of Innovation Award and the In-Vehicle Accessories/Control/Navigation innovation award.

  The device packs a 7-inch 720p IPS touchscreen, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, and 5GHz Wi-Fi. The RNB6 runs a custom version of Android 5.0 Lollipop that delivers integrated navigation, driving assistant services, vocal commands, a wide-angle lens dash cam, and more. Other device specs include rear ports for GPS, HDMI, and a stereo microphone.

  Automotive Aftermarket Program Manager Hocine Belkhoudja gave iClarified a demo of the in-dash system during CES. Take a look below!
  
  
  
  
  
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• Glitch in OS X Spotlight Exposes Private Details to Spammers and Phishers
  

  A glitch in Apple’s OS X Spotlight can potentially expose sensitive details of Apple Mail users, including IP addresses and more to spammers, phishers, and other online tracing companies.

  When searching with Spotlight in OS X, Apple indexes emails received with the Apple Mail client; however, when performing the searches, Spotlight shows previews of the emails and automatically loads external images in the HTML email. There is a setting in the Mail application that when switched off, prevents the loading of remote content in messages. Unfortunately, there currently is a glitch with Spotlight that still loads the files even with the setting switch off.

  The Spotlight preview loads those files even when users have switched off the “load remote content in messages” option in the Mail app, a feature often disabled to prevent email senders from knowing if an email has arrived and if it has been opened. What’s more, Spotlight also loads those files when it shows previews of unopened emails that landed directly in the junk folder.
  
  
  
  
  
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• HomeKit Devices to Require Apple TV for Siri Control When You're Away From Home
  

  The slew of HomeKit home automation devices that will soon hit the market require an Apple TV for Siri control when you’re away from home, reports The Verge. The site says the requirement has been confirmed by a source close to HomeKit’s development and two launch partners.

  Only the third generation Apple TV running iOS 7.0 or later will have support for HomeKit.

  Each new Wi-Fi device also shares one common trait: an Apple TV is required if you want to control them with Siri while away from home. So, while commands like “Siri, turn off the lights in the living room” will always work while connected to your home Wi-Fi network, they won’t from the airport unless you have an Apple TV. But that’s it — you can still switch off the lights with an app, no Apple TV required.
  
  
  
  
  
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• New Apple Store Display Features iPad Smart Covers That Open By Themselves [Video]
  

  Apple has new display at the Regent Street Apple Store in London that features iPad Smart Covers that open by themselves.

  The video below was highlighted on reddit by smickie. It shows a row of five iPads standing on end with different color Smart Covers. The Smart Covers take turns magically opening on their own.

  There’s no word yet on how Apple rigged up this display but you can take a look and try to figure it out by watching the video below…
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Overtakes Nikon to Become Second Most Popular Camera Company on Flickr [Chart]
  

  Apple has overtaken Nikon to become the second most popular ‘camera company’ on Flickr, notes PetaPixel.

  In 2013, Apple trailed Canon and Nikon with 7.7% of photos posted to Flickr being taken by an Apple device. Canon devices were used for 13% of photos and Nikon devices were used for 8.8% of photos.

  In 2014, Apple overtook Nikon with 9.6% of Flickr photos being taken by an Apple device. Nikon landed in third place with 9.3% and Canon held onto its lead with 13.4%.
  
  
  
  
  
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• iHealth Align Glucometer Wins Best of Innovation Award at CES 2015 [Video]
  

  iHealth Align, the world’s smallest FDA-approved mobile blood glucose monitor, received a Best of Innovation Award at CES 2015 in the Wireless Handset Accessories category. The glucometer plugs directly into your iPhone and can display and store readings via the iHealth Gluco-Smart app.

  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple to Release iOS 8.1.3 Update Next Week?
  

  Apple will reportedly release a minor iOS 8.1.3 update sometime next week, according to several sources. BGR first got word that Apple was prepping an iOS 8 update for next week, although did not share whether it was a public or beta seed.

  A separate source later confirmed to MacRumors that Apple was indeed planning a minor iOS 8.1.3 update for next week. The source claimed that Apple on Monday seeded iOS 8.1.3 build 12B460 to select retail employees for testing. This is the first time that Apple has seeded an iOS build early to retail employees, as previously reported.

  Unfortunately, we do not know when exactly the update will be release, or what fixes it brings, so be sure to follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS to find out when it releases!
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Wins Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit Over MacBook Logic Boards
  

  A U.S. District Judge in San Francisco dismissed a lawsuit accusing Apple of defrauding consumer by selling MacBooks with defective logic boards, reports Reuters. The plaintiffs claimed that Apple knew it sold defective logic boards that routinely failed in devices that shipped in 2010.

  U.S. District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco said the plaintiffs, Uriel Marcus and Benedict Verceles, failed to show that Apple made “affirmative misrepresentations,” despite citing online complaints and Apple marketing statements calling the laptops “state of the art” or the “most advanced” on the market.

  “Plaintiffs have failed to allege that Apple’s logic boards were unfit for their ordinary purposes or lacked a minimal level of quality,” Alsup wrote. “Both plaintiffs were able to adequately use their computers for approximately 18 months and two years, respectively.”
  
  
  
  
  
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• Eight Years Ago Steve Jobs Introduced the iPhone [Watch]
  

  Eight years ago, Steve Jobs and Apple re-invented the phone with the introduction of iPhone. On January 9, 2007, after years of rumors and speculation, the iPhone was announced finally announced.

  “I have been looking forward to this for two and a half years” Jobs said. “Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone.” The original iPhone phone was locked to AT&T, had only 2G EDGE Service, and launched June 29, 2007. Many stores sold out within minutes even at the price point $499 for the 4GB version and $599 for the 8GB version.

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• App Store Price Increase for Europe, Canada, and More Go In Effect
  

  After emailing developers earlier in the week about a price increase, Apple today increased all prices in the European Union, Canada, Norway, and Russia. The price increase is due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and tax increases in other countries.

  Apps that were priced $0.99 in the United States increased from £0.69 to £0.79 in the UK, $0.99 to $1.19 in Canada, and €0.89 to €0.99 in EU countries. Iceland saw app prices decrease from where they previously were.

  Just last week, Apple raised prices for the developer program in Germany and UK as well.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Samsung Will Reportedly Produce Apple Watch Processors
  

  Samsung has reportedly won the orders to produce the processor that powers the Apple Watch, according to Digitimes.

  A previous report in November claimed that Apple would rely more heavily on Samsung for Apple Watch components. Today’s report specifically notes that Samsung will produce the Apple Watch’s S1 — which consisting of the processor, DRAM, NAND flash, and more.

  Samsung Electronics’ 28nm process technology has reportedly obtained orders for the Apple Watch set for launch in March 2015. The orders call for 3,000-4,000 12-inch wafers monthly, according to industry sources.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Chinese Company Sold Fake Apple Watches at CES
  

  Shenzhen-based Hyperdon was selling fake Apple Watches for $27 at CES. The Chinese company’s knockoff Apple Watch is actually called “smart watch,” but at first glance, it looks exactly like Apple’s upcoming product.

  The watch’s screen only displays when it’s turned on, and many of its icons are blatant ripoffs of Apple designs. The pairing process took a few tries, but once connected to my iPhone 6, I was able to make phone calls and play music through the watch. It even vibrates when I get a call.

  The Smart Watch also feature a pedometer, stopwatch, alarm, and a feature called “Anti-lost,”
  which most likely warns the user when they are out of range. The watch charges through USB, and according to a company representative, the battery life is more than 180 hours.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Apple Pay Could Launch in Canada As Soon As March
  

  Apple could launch Apple Pay in Canada as soon as March, reports 9to5mac. Source say Apple is planning to expand Apple Pay internationally in 2015, with Canada being one of the first countries to launch.

  Source say Apple and its partners are preparing promotion and advertising material for March, but of course there could be delays in negotiations; nevertheless, Apple is still targeting a March rollout. Apple first launched Apple Pay in the United States in October. Since then, the service has seen great support from banks and consumers.

  We first reported that Apple had assembled a team in London to expand the service across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia. Apple was also reportedly in talks with banks in the UK to bring the service in that region as well.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Belkin Unveils New WeMo Sensors at CES 2015 [Video]
  

  Belkin gave us a look at its new WeMo sensors unveiled at CES 2015. Adding to its growing array of home automation products, Belkin introduced a window and door sensor, a personal keychain sensor, a room motion sensor and an alarm sensor.

  WeMo’s new home sensors allow users to monitor their entire home from anywhere using a mobile device and the WeMo Link, a Wi-Fi-to-Zigbee bridge that connects the sensors to the home’s wireless network. Subscription-free and a snap to install and use, the four new WeMo sensors provide peace of mind within the home and can alert users when things are amiss. Through the WeMo app, users can set schedules and receive alerts and notifications, as well as program the sensors as triggers to activate other WeMo devices. With a one-year battery life, WeMo Sensors provide long lasting home awareness.

  Take look at the video below or click here for more information on each sensor.
  
  
  
  
  
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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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