- Plane Evacuated in Tel-Aviv After iPhone Catches Fire
A plane destined for Prague, Czech Republic from Tel-Aviv, Israel was evacuated during boarding after an iPhone spontaneously caught fire in a passenger’s handbag, reports AndroidPortal.
Given the location, the incident caused some panic amongst passengers leading the crew to evacuate everyone to the main terminal building. Apparently, smoke from the device spread through the whole plane and few people knew what was really happening.
The phone belonged to Yarden Leviovej. Her father told Nova TV, “My daughter opened her purse, from which we saw the flames and the heat radiating from it.” [Translation]
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Employee and U.S. Army Reservist Acted as a Human Shield to Save Life of British Colonel
A U.S. Army reservist, who normally works as a customer service manager at Apple, was shot six times after diving in front of a British colonel to protect him from a Taliban attack.
The soldier acted as a human shield when the colonel came under fire from a rogue Afghan soldier with an assault rifle, reports the DailyMail. He returned fire with a rifle and pistol but was shot multiple times. Two bullets hit one of his legs, one bullet tore into his shoulder, and three were stopped by his bulletproof vest.
It’s believed he saved the life of the senior officer as apparently the colonel was not wearing body armor.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Analyst: Apple Unlikely to Sell iPhones With Sapphire Displays This Year
J.P. Morgan analyst Rod Hall has issued a note to investors predicting that Apple is unlikely to use sapphire in this year’s iPhones due to prohibited costs associated with producing the material in large quantities.
Hall notes that GT Advanced Technologies has acquired Twin Creeks, a company that uses a wafering process called ‘Hyperion’ that could significantly reduce the cost of building a sapphire screen cover. Apple also has filed its own patents on sapphire laminates that could reduce costs.
In the report, received by AppleInsider, Hall estimated that producing the sapphire displays currently costs about 10 times more than using Corning’s Gorilla Glass. The higher cost is because the Hyperion ion implantation process is apparently not ready for mass production.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Schematic Reveals iPhone 6 Will Only Have 1GB of RAM?
A leaked schematic for the iPhone 6, posted by GeekBar on Weibo, alleged shows that the upcoming smartphone will have 1GB of RAM.
It’s unclear if the schematic is for the 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch iPhone 6. One GB of RAM would be less than the 2 GBs in many flagship Android devices and the same amount of RAM as the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s.
In a world where flagship Android smartphones come with at least 2 GB of RAM, the iPhone 6 doesn’t sound powerful enough to compete with the most sought-after devices from the opposite camp. Nevertheless, Apple is a wizard when it comes to optimization and iOS has always been capable of successfully handling the same tasks as Android, while requiring fewer resources.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Discounts Beats Headphones and Speakers By 10%
Apple has discounted the price of most Beats by Dr. Dre headphones and speakers by 10%. The sale will last until August 23rd, reports 9to5Mac.
Apple finalized its acquisition of Beats earlier this month and recently began processing sales of Beats Electronics through its online store.
Hit the link below for the sale or click here to check out a nice Apple iBeats headphones concept.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Target Discounts the iPad Mini to $199
Target is running a sale on the iPad mini and iPad Air, discounting the iPad mini 16GB to $199 and discounting the iPad Air by $50.
The sale is ‘this week only’ and most models are currently in stock online, sold in stores, and eligible for store pickup.
Pricing for the iPad Air starts at $449 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version. Target is also offering 15% off select iPad and tablet accessories.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch Surfaces on Best Buy for $250
Best Buy has just listed the Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch for $249.99. The product page doesn’t offer a release date, just a ‘coming soon’ label.
Designed for most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system, this Motorola Moto 360 00419NARTL smart watch enables easy operation via the 1.5″ LCD touch screen and voice-activated design. The Bluetooth 4.0 technology simplifies pairing.
Features:
? Compatible with most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system – For wide-ranging use ? Bluetooth 4.0 technology- Enables wireless syncing to select devices for hassle-free connectivity.
? Voice activated – Allows you to use spoken commands to operate the smart watch via the built-in microphone.
? Vibration alert – Discreetly notifies you of important events.
? 1.5″ backlit LCD touch screen – With 320 x 290 resolution and 205 ppi makes it easy to navigate features and provides easy-to-read visuals. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 construction offers durability, and the adjustable brightness allows custom use.
? Built-in optical heart rate monitor (PPG) – Helps you achieve or stay within your ideal heart rate range.
? Built-in pedometer – Measures the number of steps taken, so you can easily monitor your fitness progress throughout the day.
? Digital watch interface – Provides crisp, clear readouts of the time and date. Built-in alarm and calendar features help you stay on schedule.
? Waterproof up to 3.3′ for up to 30 minutes – So you can safely wear the watch while swimming or engaging in other aquatic activities.
? Stainless-steel case and plastic case back – Offer durability. The adjustable-length Horween leather band and metal buckle closure deliver a secure, comfortable fit.
? Built-in lithium-ion battery pack – Provides long-lasting operation. The battery-strength indicator lets you know when the battery needs to be powered via the included dock and charger.
? Texas Instruments processor – Helps ensure fast, efficient performance.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Another Photo of Apple's New Lightning Cable With Reversible USB Connector
Sonny Dickson, a reputable source of iPhone leaks, has posted another photo of Apple’s rumored new Lightning cable with a reversible USB connector.
Reversible USB port on the new Lightning cables!
Images of the cable first surfaced on Dianxinshouji. The design matches up with a patent filed by Apple for REVERSIBLE USB CONNECTOR.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Users in Emerging Markets Want Smartphones With 5-Inch Displays or Larger [Chart]
Jana surveyed smartphone users across nine emerging markets to gain insight into their device preferences and learn more about the content that they consume. They found that over half of respondents in every market surveyed (except Nigeria) expect their next smartphone to have a screen size of 5-inch or larger.
Large screen devices are popular among respondents because of their suitability for video streaming and games.
Apple is expected to release a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6. The 4.7-inch device will likely appeal to those who value portability, while the 5.5-inch device would be great for media consumption.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Todo for Mac Gets a Completely New User Interface
Todo for Mac has been updated with a completely new user interface that matches its iOS apps.
Todo empowers millions of people around the world to get things done. Todo’s beautiful and intuitive interface enables you to easily create and share tasks, checklists and projects. Whether you are managing a complex work project with a team, planning a family reunion or simply sharing a shopping list, Todo has what you need.
Features:
· Automatically sync tasks across the computers and devices you use
· Share Lists: Create lists and share them with your co-workers, family and friends
· Collaboration: Add comments to tasks that will be seen by everyone in your shared task list
· Stay Informed: Receive email notifications when someone in your shared list updates a task
· Simply reply to task emails and your comments will automatically be added to that task
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - More Photos of Purported 1810 mAh Battery for 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Surface
We first saw evidence that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would feature a 1,810 mAh battery last month, when the alleged battery leaked. Previous reports had pegged the battery between 1800 and 1900 mAh, however some were disappointed to see the slight increase form the 1570 mAh battery found in the iPhone 5s.
Today, Nowwhereelse shares more images of an 1810 mAh battery, supporting the original leak. The photos show the typical battery found in an iPhone, with Apple logo and regulator approvals. One photo even shows an entire tray of the batteries ready for shipment.
One analyst had claimed that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would feature a larger 2100 mAh battery, but the evidence continues to point to 1810 mAh.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Fair Labor Association Delivers Findings on Two Apple Suppliers
The Fair Labor Association has published a new report today revealing its findings at two Apple facilities operated by supply partner Quanta in Changshu and Shanghai.
The result of the report found a decent amount of violations at both facilities, including recruitment policies, health and safety issues and underage labor policies. The FLA has made recommendations to Apple on how it can improve working conditions in order to fall in line with local laws, and the FLA’s own code of conduct.
Apple has responded to the findings, noting that is has already taken some action to address some the issue presented in the report.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Begins Hiring For Future Retail Store in United Arab Emirates
Apple’s latest job postings on its website hints it already has begun the hiring process for its first retail store in the Middle East, specifically the United Arab Emirates.
Apple has posted available positions including a Specialist, Store Leader, Manager, Genius, Market Leader and more. While there is no indication on when the store would open, previous hiring schedules would point to a February 2015 date for an opening.
The UAE is a country of nine million residents along the Persian Gulf, and its economy and technical sophistication rank very high on a global scale. Up to 85 percent of the country’s residents are expatriates from other countries, and it hosts millions of tourists each year, making it a perfect Apple store target. There are many potential locations for the future store in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, both with upscale, multi-level shopping malls.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photos Reveal Front Panel, Logic Board, Battery for 5.5-Inch 'iPhone 6L'?
New photos have surfaced online that claim to reveal a front panel, logic board, and battery for the rumored 5.5-inch iPhone, allegedly called the ‘iPhone 6L’.
The images were posted to appledaily.com.tw. The battery capacity for the 6L is shown to be 2915mAh; whereas, the battery capacity for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 is shown to be 1810mAh.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th; however, it’s still unclear if more than one model will be announced at the time. Some reports have the larger iPhone 6 launch in December alongside an iWatch.
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Apple News
- iPhone 6 Release Shaping Up to be a Huge Upgrade Cycle
The iPhone 6 release is shaping up to be a massive upgrade cycle for many iPhone owners, according to comScore’s data points.
? 35% of all existing iPhone owners indicate they are likely to upgrade their device in the next six months.
? Those owning any iPhone prior to iPhone 4 have the highest likelihood of upgrading, at 46%.
? iPhone 4S represents the largest segment of iPhone owners at nearly 20 million, 40% of whom indicate they are ready to upgrade.
? iPhone 5C owners show the lowest likelihood of upgrading at 15%, which makes sense given that this model was only introduced to the market in late 2013 and was targeted to consumers at a lower price point.
? Interestingly, even though iPhone 5S owners have the latest and greatest version of the device, 24% of those owners – about 3.6 million in total – are already ready to upgrade.comScore believes that iPhone 5s upgraders are the most unique as many of them are tech-savy users who want the latest and greatest from Apple. These upgraders are most likely to be a young adult male from an upper-income house, according to comScore’s findings.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Pegatron Reportedly Lands Half of Apple's 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 Orders
Pegatron has landed half of Apple’s 4.7-inch iPhone 6 orders, reports DigiTimes. That would suggest the company will supply 25 million units of the next generation smartphone by the end of 2014.
Previously, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) was said to have landed all of Apple’s new 5.5-inch model orders and 70% of the 4.7-inch model’s orders. However, the latest development shows that the orders for the 4.7-inch models are split evenly between Pegatron and Foxconn, the sources said.
Pegatron’s relationship with Apple has said to have grown tighter recently and the company will likely see impressive results in the fourth quarter. Apple contributes to 35-40% of the Pegatron’s revenues.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple's Phil Schiller Accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Asks Tim Cook to Follow Suit
Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing, Phil Schiller has accepted the ALS Ice Bucket challenge that has gone viral.
The ice bucket challenge is an effort to promote awareness and raise money for ALS disease. Once ‘challenged’ you must pour a bucket of ice water over yourself and then challenge some of your own friends. If you fail to do the challenge within 24 hours, you must donate money to the cause.
Other tech executives have joined in on the ice bucket challenge such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported iPhone 6 Logic Board Appears Fully Assembled
As we approach the rumored iPhone 6 September 9 announcement, we see more and more leaked parts and other iPhone 6 tidbits. Today, the fully assembled logic board surfaced weeks after a similar leak surfaced.
While nothing particularly new is revealed from the leaks, the board does match up to what we have seen from previous leaks, indicating it could be legitimate. The processor is hidden under some shielding, but flex cable connectors, flash storage, the SIM slot and more are visible from the photo.
The iPhone 6 is rumored to launch in 4.7-inch and 5-5.inch screen sizes, however it is unclear which model this logic board was designed for. An A8 processor, improved camera, and 802.11ac are just some of the rumored upgrades the iPhone will receive.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Takes Its 'Wall Huggers' Advertising Campaign to Airports
Samsung is expanding is ‘wall huggers’ advertising campaign to airports after it aired an ad mocking the iPhone’s short battery life.
According to CNET, Samsung has placed ads next to power outlets touting the Galaxy S5 with Ultra Power Saving Mode. Underneath the text, it includes the words “So you have the power to be anywhere but here,” making fun of Apple’s Powerful campaign it has been running for the iPhone 5s.
Samsung says the ads are currently in place at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York as well as Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Bans Two Hazardous Chemicals From Final Assembly of iPhone, iPad and Macs
Apple is banning two potentially hazardous chemicals from the final assembly of its products. Both benzene and n-hexande will no longer be used for the final assembly of iPhones, iPads, Macs, iPods and more.
Benzene is a carcinogen that can cause leukemia if not handled properly and n-hexane has been linked to nerve damage. Apple conducted a four-month investigation at 22 factories and found no evidence that the chemicals had endangered any of the people that work at the plants. Apple says no traces were found in the 18 plants, while four the 22 plants had ‘acceptable safety levels’ of the chemicals.
Apple is also making all factories to test substances to ensure they do not contain benzene or n-hexane, even if they are not listed as ingredients. While Apple has banned the substances from final assembly of the products, it is still allowing use of the chemicals during early production phases of products. However, it does plan on lowering the maximum amount of benzene and n-hexane that can be used in those phases.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Releases Safari 7.0.6 and Safari 6.1.6 Updates
Apple has released Safari 7.0.6 and Safari 6.1.6 for users of OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion.
Safari 7.0.6
The Safari 7.0.6 update is recommended for all OS X Mavericks users and contains improvements to security.For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Customer Claims Apple Store Employee Gave Him a Receipt With a Homophobic Slur
A Portland Apple Store employee allegedly handed a customer, who self-identifies as queer, a receipt with a homophobic slur, reports The Oregonian. Adam Catanzarite says that he was handed a receipt on July 8th after purchasing EarPods with an email address of “f@g.com”.
Catanzarite took to Facebook to spread the word about his situation, after not being satisfied with the store manager’s response.
So here’s a thing. I got called a f@g by an ?#?Apple? employee here in ?#?Portland?. The store manager did not do what he said he would to rectify the situation, so now I feel it is important to share the story.
Being queer and having worked with queer youth, I know first-hand that this is an example of the type of ?#?homophobic? beliefs and actions that lead young people to harm themselves. This type of action is NOT OKAY, especially from a company that prides itself on being LGBTQ inclusive and welcoming.
My friends, I please ask that you like this status or share it with your networks to let them know that ?#?homophobia? does not have a place in PDX (or anywhere) and that you reconsider where you spend your money. Perhaps the ?#?Applestore? is not so deserving.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Looks to Respond to Apple's Enterprise Deal With IBM
Google is looking to respond to Apple and IBM’s major partnership that was announced last month, according to The Information.
The report claims that Google has been in talks with HP and others about using Google Now’s virtual assistant as a search tool for corporate data. Google envisions employees asking their Android device for company information such as product information or financial data.
As the smartphone battle between Google and Apple moves into the corporate world, Google’s Android unit has been talking to Hewlett-Packard and others about enabling the Google Now “virtual assistant” to be used as a new type of search tool for corporate data, according to three people who have been involved or briefed on the talks.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Dropbox Updates Mailbox With Passbook Support, Ability to Manage Spam, More Languages
Dropbox has updated its Mailbox app for iOS with Passbook support, the ability to manage spam email, additional language support, and more.
Mailbox is a completely redesigned inbox that makes email light, fast, and mobile-friendly. Quickly swipe messages to your archive or trash. Scan an entire conversation at once with chat-like organization. Snooze emails until later with the tap of a button — they’ll return to your inbox automatically so you can focus on what’s important now.
What’s New In This Version:
– Now translated into 19 languages, including Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish (both European and Latin American), Swedish, Thai and English
– View spam and mark messages as spam
– Passbook support
– Permanent delete from trash and spam
– Bug fixes and performance improvements
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - T-Mobile to Begin Throttling Unlimited Data Customers Who Engage in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
T-Mobile will beging throttling customers who use their Unlimited LTE data plans for torrents and peer-to-peer file sharing, according to an internal memo to staff.
T-mobile has identified customers who are heavy data users and are engaged in peer-to-peer file sharing, and tethering outside of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions (T&C). This results in a negative data network experience for T-Mobile customers. Beginning August 17, T-Mobile will begin to address customers who are conducting activities outside of T-Mobile’s T&Cs.
This memo only applies to those on the older $70 unlimited data plans or the new $80 Simple choice plans, and not towards current plans that have a capped data allowance. If an unlimited data customers is caught abusing the network, T-Mobile will first contact the customer and send a warning. If the misuse still persists, T-Mobile will begin to throttle their speeds.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - High Resolution Images Show Tapered iPhone 6 Front Panel, Power Button, Mute Switch
Feld & Volk have shared new high resolution images of the iPhone 6 that reveal a tapered front panel, power button, and mute switch, reports MacRumors.
One photo shows the inside of the front panel and display assembly, with some of the components near the top pulled apart to give a good look at how the digitizer/LCD flex cables and earpiece come together with room for the front camera and proximity/ambient light sensors all packed into one small area of the device. Several other photos also highlight how the edges of the front panel taper. Those tapered edges should sit essentially flush with the edges of the rounded rear shell, providing for a sleek, nearly seamless look and feel for the iPhone 6.
There are also close up photos of the power button and mute switch. Feld & Volk say the volume buttons will be of similar design. Notably, the mute switch appears to function slightly different then previous generations pivoting on a pair of internal pins.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beautiful Apple iBeats Headphones Concept [Video]
Check out this beautiful Apple iBeats headphones concept designed by Martin Hajek for CURVED/labs.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Uber Announces Destination Entry for Riders, Turn-By-Turn Navigation for Drivers
Uber has updated its app with a new destination entry feature for riders and turn-by-turn navigation for drivers.
Uber is an on-demand service that lets you request a private driver in more than 40 countries.
We envision a day when there is no coordination necessary to take an Uber ride. Simply push the button, and the rest is essentially on cruise control: the car quickly shows up at exactly the right place and whisks you away to your destination via the best possible route. The latest rider and driver app releases take us one step closer to that world with two new features:
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Apple News
- Spyglass iPhone App Launched for Security Spy
Spyglass is a new iPhone app that lets you easily monitor your Security Spy cameras.
Spyglass is the easiest way to view your Security Spy cameras right on your iPhone. It’s also beautiful, too! Forget a ridiculous-looking IP camera app — this is the real deal guys, and we hope you love it. Created by two people who are addicted to their Security Spy cameras, Spyglass offers you complete control of your server from the palm of your hand.
Features:
• Automatic camera creation — just enter your server information and we do the rest!
• Push notifications if motion alerts are triggered.
• Live audio streaming if your camera supports it.
• We also automatically optimize camera quality and refresh rate based on your network conditions. This lets you still view your cameras if you’re on a super slow connection as opposed to slowing down your whole phone, and you also have the option to disable automatic mode and use manual configurations.
• A beautiful matrix view of cameras that support one or two rows.
• Full PTZ control with zoom and presets.
• View all of your recorded history that’s available — pictures and movies.
• Take still frame shots right from the live camera feed that save the photos to your camera roll.
• Landscape viewing.
• It supports unlimited servers, so if you have more than one you’d like to monitor, you don’t have to worry about using multiple apps.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - More iPhone 6 Parts Leak Showing Embedded Apple Logo, External Camera Ring
As the iPhone 6 nears, more and more parts are leaking daily. Today, various iPhone 6 parts have leaked including the rear Apple logo, external camera ring, flex cables, and other smaller parts.
The rear Apple logo shown again corroborates the company’s plans to have an embedded logo rather than a painted on logo. Apple has not used an embedded rear logo since the original iPhone, but it has used it for the iPad. Many initially hoped the rear cutout would be used for a notification light, but that likely will not be the case. Apple.club.tw also got its hands on a handful of Apple logos ready to be fitted on the back of an iPhone 6.
The leaked external camera ring also hints that the iPhone 6 could have a protruding lens, much like the iPod Touch. It is possible for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 to have a flush rear camera, while the 5.5-inch device have am aesthetically questionable protruding lens.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Ads Attack MacBook Air [Video]
Microsoft has aired three new Surface Pro 3 ads today targeting the MacBook Air. Microsoft has long attacked Apple’s iPad in its Surface ads, so this is a shift from the company’s usual tactics. The ads tout the Surface Pro 3’s touch screen, detachable keyboard, and its ability to run just about any program. Each ad ends with the tagline “The tablet that can replace your laptop.”
The first ad, Crowded, shows off the Surface Pro 3’s touchscreen and ability to use a pen for handwriting and drawing. It also takes a shot at Apple’s new Powerful iPhone 5s ads at the end of the ad when the MacBook Air user must carry around multiple devices.
Tablet or laptop? With the Surface Pro3, you get the best of both. The Surface Pro 3 has the power to run full Adobe Photoshop, Office and Windows. But unlike the Mac Book Air, it has a touchscreen, a pen and converts to a tablet. Don’t try that with the Mac.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Inside Apple's Internal Training Program
The New York Times has posted a profile of ‘Apple University’, the company’s internal training program that introduces employees to Apple’s business culture and educates them about its history.
Steve Jobs created the program back in 2008. It’s highly secretive and rarely written about. Employees are discouraged from talking about it, no pictures have ever surfaced, and Apple refuses to make instructors available to discuss the training.
‘Apple University’ is run year round. The program was designed by Joel Podolny, formerly the dean of the Yale School of Management. Faculty members come from various universities including Yale, Harvard, the University of California, Berkeley, M.I.T., and Stanford.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported iPhone 6 Front Panel Leaks Again [Photos]
New photos of a purported iPhone 6 front panel have been leaked online by Apple.Club.tw. The images show both sides of the alleged part for the rumored 4.7-inch smartphone.
Recent reports suggest that the iPhone 6 will feature a display cover that is made out of an extremely hard material that’s slightly stronger than Gorilla Glass but not as hard as sapphire. This is in line with leaked front panel videos that showed a very strong part which wasn’t as durable as pure sapphire.
Apple is expected to unveil iPhone 6 on September 9th. It’s still not clear if both a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will be unveiled at the event.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - FBNoNeedMessenger Tweak Lets You Avoid Installing Facebook Messenger
FBNoNeedMessenger is a free Cydia tweak that lets you read and reply to Facebook messages without installing a separate Messenger app.
Many users were annoyed to find that they would need a separate Facebook Messenger app to read/reply to their Facebook Messages on iOS. Facebook started rolling out this change this week to an initial wave of users in the United States.
Once you install FBNoNeedMessenger, you can continue using Facebook as before, with the ability to reply and read your messages right within the app. The tweak has no settings to configure, so you just need to install it, and you’re good to go!
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After probing Verizon for its data throttling practices, the FCC is now asking all major mobile carriers to justify data throttling. Verizon first announced that it would be slow down speeds for the top 5% of unlimited 4G LTE data customers starting in October, which had the FCC voicing its concern for the new policy.
In its initial response, Verizon noted that it is doing no wrong in throttling customers. Verizon claimed other carriers like AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile have been doing it for years and “This practice has been widely accepted with little or no controversy.”
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler was not buying Verizon’s response (and neither are we!)
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Where to find links to download Pangu, a tool released to jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Pangu 1.2 (Windows): Pangu_v1.2.exe.zip [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
Pangu 1.2 (Mac): Pangu_v1.2.dmg [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]Pangu 1.1 (Windows): Pangu_v1.1.exe.zip [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
Pangu 1.1 (Mac): Pangu_v1.1.dmg [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
Pangu 1.0 (Windows): Pangu_v1.0.exe.zip [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Pangu 1.2 Jailbreak Released, Includes AFC2, Bug Fixes, Other Improvements
A new version of the Pangu jailbreak utility has been released today which includes AFC2, fixes the boot loop bug, fixes the sandbox log issue, and makes other improvements.
The Pangu jailbreak works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 7.1 to iOS 7.1.2. If you aren’t experiencing any issues with your device it’s not necessary to rejailbreak. Those who used an older version of Pangu can install Saurik’s AFC2 package from Cydia in order to get full filesystem access.
What’s New In Version 1.2:
1. Fix boot loop bug for some iPhone4/4s.
2. Fix sandbox log issue.
3. afc2 is included now.
4. Add patch for task_for_pid.
5. Add notification if jailbreak fail.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Releases 'SNIPP3T' Celebrity News App for iPhone
Microsoft has released SNIPP3T, a celebrity news app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
SNIPP3T (pronounced “Snippet”) is a Celebrity News app that snips everything you want to know about your favorite celebrities from all over the web and puts it in one place.
Features:
• Subscribe to your favorite celebrity with one click, and the hottest stories about them will show up in your personalized stream of headlines.
• Tap on a celebrity to view their detailed profiles and explore a timeline of news stories surrounding them. You can also tap into a news story to get all relevant story content (news articles, photos, videos, and social mentions) in one place.
• Share your thoughts about the latest news with other fans of your favorite celebrities.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Amazon Instant Video App Now Lets You Resume Watching From the Home Screen, Search Your History
The Amazon Instant Video app has been updated with the ability to resume watching started videos from the home screen and quickly find what your looking for with the new search history feature.
Get unlimited streaming of more than 40,000 movies and TV episodes at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership. You can also watch any video rented or purchased from the more than 200,000 titles available from Amazon Instant Video.
Features:
• Stream thousands of Prime Instant Video titles at no additional cost with a Prime membership, or watch videos you’ve bought or rented from the Amazon Instant Video website.
• Download purchased and rented videos from Your Video Library for offline viewing on airplanes, road trips, or when a Wi-Fi connection is unavailable.
• Watch on your Apple TV using AirPlay (requires iOS 6 or later and Apple TV 2nd generation or later).
• Watch on your TV using HDMI and your Apple Digital AV Adapter (requires iOS 6 or later).
• Stream the first episode of selected TV shows for free. First Episode Free videos include advertising breaks before and during video playback (requires iOS 6 or later).
• Add videos to Your Watchlist from any Amazon Instant Video compatible device for later viewing on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. ?
• Subscribe to a TV Pass by visiting the Amazon website. Your episodes will automatically be available in your Amazon Instant Video app the day after the show airs. ?
• Start watching on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, and resume watching right where you left off on a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Mac, or hundreds of connected TV and Blu-ray player models with Amazon Whispersync.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - TuneIn Radio Gets New Now Playing Experience, Echo Screen Changes, Other Improvements
The TuneIn Radio app has been updated with a new Now Playing experience that accentuates the colors of album and station artwork, new Echo screen changes, and other improvements.
TuneIn is real radio. Discover, follow and listen to what’s most important to you from the world’s largest collection of sports, news, music and talk stations. TuneIn has over 100,000 real radio stations and more than four million podcasts from all over the world on your iPhone, iPad and iPod. TuneIn Radio Pro is free of display ads and lets you record what you are listening to.
What’s New In This Version:
– The new Now Playing experience accentuates the colors of album and station artwork.
– New Echo screen changes! You can now join conversations around a piece of content and view who else has echoed it.
– Multiple bug fixes and improvements across the entire app. Lots of under the hood changes to improve the user experience.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Gruber Says Apple Will Announce Its 'Wrist Wearable Thing' Next Month [Update]
John Gruber of Daring Fireball says that Apple will announce its ‘wrist wearable thing’ next month. He made the prediction in a post discussing the Moto 360 design.
It looks like Motorola’s designers tried to draw as much attention as they could to the 360’s stupid flat-tire display shape.
The only way this could get funnier would be if it doesn’t even ship until after Apple announces their wrist wearable thing next month.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - U.S. Judge Rejects $324.5 Million Settlement Between Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe
Judge Lucy Koh has rejected a proposed settlement that was reached earlier this year between Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe regarding a class action lawsuit over employee anti-poaching agreements.
The $324.5 million settlement was rejected by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh due to an amount that fell “below the range of reasonableness.” Koh was seeking at least $380 million for damages.
A judge rejected a $324.5 million settlement Friday between tech workers and companies Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe in a lawsuit accusing the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other’s employees.
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Apple News
- United Airlines App Now Lets You Expedite International Check-In By Scanning Your Passport
United Airlines app for iOS is expanding international flight check-ins by allowing customers to scan their passports using their iOS camera.
United Airlines is proud to offer the all-new United app, with an iOS 7-friendly design that is optimized for the iPhone and compatible with the iPad (look for an iPad App in 2014!). Offering features from flight booking to flight status and more, the United app is your indispensable travel companion.
Features:
? Mobile boarding pass card: Scan your mobile boarding pass directly from the app home screen for quick access.
? Travel assistant: As your trip gets closer, the travel assistant updates with your departure information, your seat assignment and your destination’s current weather.
? Flight status card: Once you subscribe for a flight notification, the flight status will appear as a home screen card, with direct access to expanded flight information.
? My reservations card: Eligible reservations update on the home screen within the 24-hour check-in period, giving you the option to check in directly from the card. You can also manually add your upcoming trips.
? United Club and one-time pass card: United Club members who sign in with their MileagePlus® account will see a digital membership card with a bar code for access to United Club locations. United Club one-time passes can also be accessed and purchased in the app.
? MileagePlus card: Display a digital version of your MileagePlus membership card.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Completely Redesigned FX Photo Studio 6 App Released for iPhone
FX Photo Studio has been completely redesigned for the iPhone bringing a new look, great filters, special editing tools, and powerful sharing features.
Meet the all new FX Photo Studio – it is more powerful and amazing than ever. Plus a special price! FX Photo Studio turns your ordinary photos into creative masterpieces!
Customize your photos with tons of filters, special effects and editing tools, plus crop, add text and more with the ultimate mobile photo editor from Macphun! Dive into the most amazing collection of filters and effects available for your iPhone! Easily turn your photos into vintage shots, a hipster-style snap, futuristic 3-D images, oil paintings, pencil sketches and more. Achieve unique styles by combining different filters and effects.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Square Enix Releases Dragon Quest IV for iOS
Square Enix has released Dragon Quest IV, the first instalment in the Zenithian Trilogy, for iOS.
This epic adventure, unfolding over five unique chapters, each focusing on a different cast of characters, can now be enjoyed on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad! Experience the full epic game with over 40 hours of gameplay in one standalone package!
Story:
In the far-flung corners of the world, our heroes’ stories are about to unfold…
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NFL Now App Launches for iOS, Features the Largest Football Library Available
The NFL Now app has launched for iOS featuring the largest football library available, personalized to your interests.
NFL Now delivers a personalized video stream of your favorite NFL teams, players and coaches right to your iPad or iPhone. Get exclusive interviews and stories about your team, breaking news on your fantasy players, and unlimited access to your favorites in the NFL Films Archives.
This official NFL product combines all of the intense football you love with a smart, easy-to-use interface. NFL Now for the iPhone and iPad learns what you like and delivers a non-stop stream of customized NFL content gathered just for you. Don’t waste another minute of this season! Get more of the NFL you love with NFL Now.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Mentions App Gets Support for International Languages
Facebook has updated its Mentions app for verified public figures with support for international languages.
Mentions is a new way for actors, athletes, musicians and other influencers to discover and join conversations on Facebook.
Features:
• See what fans are saying – Start a conversation with people and influencers who are talking about you.
• Tell your story – Share updates, photos and videos and host live Q&As directly from your phone.
• Join popular conversations – Discover what’s trending and add your voice to the story.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Father Stabs Thief to Death After Tracking Him with Find My iPhone
After tracking his son’s stolen iPhone through Find My iPhone, Derek Grant ended up stabbing and killing the thief who robbed his son at knifepoint, in self defense.
Jordan, 20, was initially robbed of his iPhone at knifepoint. He went home and told his dad, Derek Grant, who proceeded to locate the stolen device through Find my iPhone. Grant and his two younger sons aged 16 and 17 confronted Patrick Bradley, a thief who had a significant record for violence.
Grant demanded Bradley hand over the phone but instead Bradley stabbed Grant in the left eye. Grant retaliated by grabbing his own knife he brought for safety and proceeded to stab Bradley multiple times, ultimately killing the robber.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 to Feature 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2.0 GHz A8 Chip, NFC, Improved Touch ID, More
The iPhone 6 will reportedly feature 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a 2.0 GHz A8 processor, NFC, improved Touch ID, and possibly a special chip for authenticating Beats headsets, reports VentureBeat.
Sources tell the site that as rumored a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch model of the iPhone 6 are under development; however, the 4.7-inch version will likely ship first with the larger smartphone shipping weeks or even a month later.
The site believes that the new smartphones will feature a display cover that is made out of an extremely hard material that’s slightly stronger than Gorilla Glass but not as hard as sapphire. This is in line with leaked front panel videos that showed a very strong part which wasn’t as durable as pure sapphire.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Starbucks Updates Its App With Improvements to Store Finder, eGift Redemption, More
Starbucks has released an app update that brings improvements to its Store finder, eGift redemption, and the adding of a new Starbucks Card to the app.
The official iPhone application from Starbucks has been completely redesigned, bringing you an improved interface, a more personal dashboard experience, digital tipping and other great features. Starbucks for iPhone keeps you connected to your card, so you can just scan to pay—while earning Stars in the My Starbucks Rewards program.
Features:
• Pay: Use your iPhone/iPod Touch to pay at 7,000 U.S. company-operated Starbucks stores and 2,500 Target and Safeway locations. Check your Starbucks Card balance, reload your card, view your transaction history and transfer balances between cards.
• Tipping: Leave a digital tip on purchases made with your Starbucks Card at U.S. company-operated Starbucks stores.
• Passbook: Add your Starbucks Card to Passbook.
• Rewards: Track your Stars and redeem your rewards in the My Starbucks Rewards™ program.
• Gift: Send a Gift to a friend via email.
• Inbox: Receive Starbucks notifications, special offers and the Pick of the Week.
• Store Locator: Find the stores nearest you, directions, hours and amenities.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Shopping Express App Gets Overnight Delivery, Alcohol Delivery in Select Zones
The Google Shopping Express app has been updated with overnight delivery and alcohol delivery in select zones, enhanced search, and more.
Great stores like Costco, Target, and Walgreens delivered to your door today.
Features:
• Free, unlimited delivery for six months*
• Quickly re-order your go-to products
• Flexible delivery windows to choose from
• No hidden costs or markups—the same prices you’d find in-store
• Friendly customer support for service that’ll delight
• Secure payments through Google Wallet
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Check Out This iPhone 6 Concept + Components [Images]
Designer Martin Hajek has posted a new iPhone 6 concept complete with internal components. The design of the device is based on rumors that have circulated ahead of the iPhone 6’s expected unveiling on September 9th.
Check out the concept below and let us know what you think in the comments! For more details on the iPhone 6’s release, please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS.
A 3D model of this concept with components can be purchased from TurboSquid for $100.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Sprint Names Marcelo Claure as New President and CEO
Sprint has announced Marcelo Claure as new President and CEO, effective August 11. Reports first surfaced yesterday indicating that Sprint would replace CEO Dan Hesse as it abandons its plans to acquire T-Mobile.
As President and CEO, Claure’s first priority will be to continue the build out of Sprint’s network by leveraging its strong spectrum holdings as well as ensuring that Sprint always maintains truly competitive offers in the marketplace.
“Marcelo is a successful entrepreneur who transformed a start-up into a global telecommunications company. He has the management experience, passion and drive to create the strongest network and offer the best products and services in the wireless industry,” said Sprint Chairman Masayoshi Son. “While we continue to believe industry consolidation will enhance competitiveness and benefit customers, our focus moving forward will be on making Sprint the most successful carrier.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Notifyr Goes Free For a Limited Time
Notifyr, the iOS app that lets you receive notifications on your Mac using Bluetooth, is available for free for a limited time only. Notifyr uses a companion Mac app to receive the notifications on your Mac, letting you read text messages and more without picking up your phone. It was developed by 17-year-old Joost van Dijk from The Netherlands.
Notifyr first surfaced back in May, before Apple demonstrated similar Continuity features at WWDC.
Notifyr will be free every other day for 7 days starting today (August 6). It normally runs for $3.99. Be sure to download the Mac companion app from here
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - ABC News Sees Strong Usage on Apple TV Channel
ABC News launched on the Apple TV a little over a month ago. Today, ABC News put together an infographic showing off strong app usage.
Findings from the infographic include:
? Users watch 50% more ABC news live video on Apple TV than the desktop and mobile combined
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - China Reportedly Bans Government Purchases of Apple Products
China has removed Apple products from the list of eligible items that can be bought with public money due to security concerns, according to Bloomberg.
Ten Apple products including iPad, iPad Mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro were removed from the government procurement list for July. Both the iPads and MacBooks were on the June version of the list. These changes come just weeks after the Chinese state media labeled the iPhone a “national security concern.”
Apple is the latest U.S. technology company to be excluded from Chinese government purchases amid escalating tensions between the countries over claims of hacking and cyberspying. China’s procurement agency told departments to stop buying antivirus software from Symantec Corp. and Kaspersky Lab, while Microsoft Corp. was shut out of a government purchase of energy-efficient computers.
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Apple News
- Square-Enix Announces Chaos Rings 3 for iOS
Today, Square-Enix announced Chaos Rings 3, the next game in its Chaos Rings series for iOS, Android and PlayStation Vita. The Chaos Rings series is a role-playing video game developed by Media Vision but published be Square-Enix. Chaos Rings II was originally selected as a ‘Best of 2012’ app by Apple.
Details for the new game are a bit scarce, but some initial screenshots provide a little insight, notes TouchArcade:
The first batch of screenshots shows some of the new characters, as well as a battle scene and camp screen with room for up to five characters. Given this is part of the Chaos Rings series, we can probably look forward to certain things like team-based combat, gene collecting, a plot rife with dramatic deaths, and so on, but until Square-Enix says or shows more, it’s all just speculation.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 to Feature More Powerful Processor Than 4.7-Inch Model?
Cowen & Co. analyst Timothy Arcuri predicts that Apple will equip the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 with a more powerful processor than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, citing Asian supply chain sources.
AppleInsider notes that Apple has done this before with the iPad. The A7 processor on the iPad Air is clocked at 1.3 GHz; whereas, the A7 processor on the iPad mini with Retina is clocked at 1.29 GHz.
Arcuri also said that the processor in the 5.5-inch model could ship with a larger die, hinting at a more wide-ranging architectural split. A larger die might be a sign that the 5.5-inch model will feature additional on-die silicon, such as a larger array of graphics processing cores. Alternatively, it might suggest that Apple will make the two chips — believed to be the “A8” — in different fabrication plants using different processes.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Original BioShock Coming to iOS Later This Summer
The original BioShock first person shooter game will be coming to iOS later this summer. The game originally launched in 2007 on Windows and Xbox platforms, but since then it has been ported to PS3, Mac and other consoles.
Engadget got a sneak peak at the game, and while it noted the gameplay was fine, it did mention the graphics and lighting were cut down ‘dramatically’ and the experience was ‘subpar’ compared to its console versions.
In-game lighting and shadows are cut down pretty dramatically, as are art assets. The grandeur of Rapture is distinctly less grand, which sucks some of the life out of one of my personal favorites. The first thing you’ll notice is “iOS fire.” The game’s opening — a plane crash — puts main character Jack in the ocean surrounded by some hideously ugly fire animations. It’s the first hint that the iOS version of Rapture has been shrunken down to fit within Apple’s app store file size limitation, and it’s a nagging issue that I couldn’t shake in my hands-on time.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NFL Now Channel Reportedly Coming to Apple TV
Football fans will be happy to know that NFL Now will reportedly be launching on the Apple TV as soon as this week, according to 9to5mac. NFL Now was originally announced back in January, and provides fans with the NFL news, analysis and highlights.
An NFL employee leaked a shot of the alleged app running on the Apple TV, and says the app will contain many of the same features as the service does on other platforms:
? Original Content Created for NFL Now: From the NFL Media studios in Los Angeles, NFL Now will create original content — news updates, shows, features, and more — designed specifically for digital platforms.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported iPad Air 2 Rear Shell Leaks [Photos]
Photos of an alleged iPad Air 2 rear shell have leaked online, reports Macotakara. The photos were posted by weibo user elamhk.
The images show a rear shell with a redesigned speaker grill and a relocated rear microphone next to the camera.
In April an alleged front panel for the next generation iPad Air was leaked as well. Apple is expected to upgrade the iPad Air in the third quarter of 2014 with an A8 processor, Touch ID (fingerprint recognition), and a main camera resolution of 8MP.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BlowToUnlock Tweak Lets You Unlock Your iOS Device by Blowing at It
BlowToUnlock is an interesting new tweak that lets you blow at your device to unlock and/or wake it. The tweak uses the microphone on your device to monitor and listen for a sudden noise. Once you blow on your device, you can set it to wake the screen, unlock the device or both.
You can also adjust the sensitivity of the tweak, which gives you the option to blow lighter or heavier to unlock/wake your device. The tweak is not always 100% accurate since ambient noises could impact the tweak’s detection. Adjusting the sensitivity could help those in noisy environments.
We’d imagine this tweak does have an impact on battery life since it constantly monitors the microphone; however, we haven’t used it long enough to know for sure. BlowToUnlock also works with headphones that have a microphone and supports all iOS devices on iOS 7.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - VOX Media Player Gets Simplified Access to Playlists, Free Radio, SoundCloud Integration, More
VOX Media Player has been updated with numerous new features including simplified access to playlists, free radio, SoundCloud integration, and more.
VOX was originally developed following the principles of clarity, simplicity and versatility. Thus, the minimalistic interface incorporates both essential and unique features, which let you:
Listen to your music regardless of the format:
• Play numerous lossy and lossless audio formats;
• Export playlists in various formats (PLS, M3U, XSPF);
• Open different playlist types including M3U, PLS, XSPF and the popular CUE format used to store CD rips;
• Play audio files stored on NAS devices and other network drives.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - XBMC Is Now 'Kodi'
XBMC has announced that the popular media center software is being renamed ‘Kodi’.
Since 2002, the software known as XBMC has gone through three namings. First, it was called Xbox Media Player. Upon realizing that it did a bit more than your traditional media player, in 2004 the development team elected to rename it Xbox Media Center. A mere 4 years later in 2008, the team once again elected to rename the software to simply XBMC, given that it had moved on from its original roots on the Xbox. Support for the Xbox was dropped shortly thereafter. Today it’s all happening one last time.
The developers say that the ‘XBMC’ name made little given that the software barely runs on the original Xbox and has never run on the Xbox 360 or Xbox One. Also, it now performs many more functions then your typical media center. Finally, there have been legal issues with the name.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - StatusDuck Moves Your Dock Into the Menu Bar
StatusDuck is an app that moves your OS X Dock into the menu bar.
The app helps you save screen space and lets you easily manage your applications without using keyboard shortcuts.
Features:
? Instantly see launched applications. Easily terminate an application with one click without the need to use Cmd-Q, or going through menu items
? Pin your favorite folders to your Menu Bar
(Drop the folder on StatusDuck while holding Command key down)
? Switch between applications or rotate the active window of the front application with one click. No need to use Cmd-Tab or Cmd-~
? Hide the frontmost application with one click
? Drop support
? Resize and scroll when there is not enough space on the menu bar
? Make frequently used applications sticky or hide applications that you dont want to see
? Compatible with Bartender Application
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beats Pills Announce Apple Acquisition With Help From Siri [Video]
Check out this video of the Beats Pills announcing Apple’s acquisition of Beats with help from Siri.
The clip was posted to Twitter yesterday but has since been removed. Perhaps because it pokes fun at Siri or just wasn’t well received.
Today is the day. Invitation Only. #BeatsPills x Siri #applebeats
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Posts New 'Dreams' Ad for the iPhone 5s [Video]
Apple has posted a new ad for the iPhone 5s entitled, ‘Dreams’.
With the power of iPhone 5s, you’re more powerful than you think.
This film is accompanied by a song called “When I Grow Up” by Jennifer O’Connor and is available for download on iTunes now.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Chrome Canary for Mac OS X is Now 64-Bit
Chrome announced back in June that its Canary build of its Chrome browser (meant for early adopters and developers) would finally support 64-bit on Windows. At the time, no indication was given as to when other platforms would support 64-bit.
Today, iClarified noticed that the latest version of Chrome Canary 38 of Mac OS X now supports 64-bit! With 64-bit support, Mac users can experience improved speed and stability. It may take some time for Google to roll this out to the beta channel, and eventually their release channel, but it’s great to finally see the popular browser support 64-bit!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers to Run iTunes Radio
Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers will oversee iTunes Radio now that Apple’s acquisition of Beats Music and Beats Electronics is complete. iTunes Music was launched back in September and by March it had overtaken Spotify to become the third most popular music streaming service in the United States.
Apple posted a microsite this morning to welcome Beats to the family saying, “Today we are excited to officially welcome Beats Music and Beats Electronics to the Apple family. Music has always held a special place in our hearts, and we’re thrilled to join forces with a group of people who love it as much as we do.”
Rogers, a former Yahoo executive, will run both teams to create cohesion in Apple’s streaming-music options, according to the people familiar with the matter. Pandora and Spotify, the two-biggest streaming music services, each offer both a free ad-supported service and a subscription-based service.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - President Obama Signs Cell Phone Unlocking Bill Into Law
President Obama has signed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act into law, after it passed both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. The bill restores the right for consumers to unlock their cell phones, including the iPhone.
Unfortunately, the bill does not permanently legalize cell phone unlocking, however it does require the Library of Congress to put a temporary exemption back in place while it decides whether or not to extend it for renewal. The bill does give the Library of Congress the power to determine whether or not consumers have the choice to unlock their cell phone, and later next year the copyright office could restore the ban.
Today, President Obama will sign into law the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, and in doing so, will achieve a rare trifecta: a win for American consumers, a win for wireless competition, and an example of democracy at its best — bipartisan congressional action in direct response to a call to action from the American people.
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Apple News
- Indiegogo Launches iPhone App
The Indiegogo crowdfunding site has launched its iPhone in the U.S. following a soft launch in Canada earlier this month.
Discover and fund products, projects and causes you love on Indiegogo. Whether you’re interested in next-gen gadgets, indie films or saving kittens, you can now keep tabs on your favorite Indiegogo campaigns anytime, anywhere.
Support a campaign:
– Discover recommended campaigns
– Explore and follow campaign categories
– Claim campaign perks – everything from cool new devices to walk-on movie roles, custom art and more
– Share your favorite campaigns with friends
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Waze GPS App Gets Improved Voice Guidance, Bug Fixes, More
The popular Waze GPS app has been updated with new and improved voice guidance, the ability to see friends and contacts names when tapping a photo to share drive or send location, and more.
Waze is one of the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation apps. Join drivers in your area who share real-time traffic & road info to save time, gas money, and improve daily commuting for all.
Just by driving with Waze open, you’re already contributing tons of real-time traffic info to your local community. You can also actively report accidents, police traps and other hazards you see on the road. Get road alerts along your route, and find the lowest gas prices around you shared by the community. Plus, Waze makes it easy to keep up with friends and contacts on the go. Say goodbye to pesky texts and calls (“leaving now,” “Stuck in traffic,” Almost there!”) and let Waze do the work for you.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Shazam Releases New Always-On Music Recognition App for Mac OS X
Shazam has brought its music recognition service to Mac with a new always-on app for OS X.
Download Shazam, and bring the magic home. The app you’ve come to rely on as your go-to music expert has been given a major upgrade for your Mac. Catch the music and TV playing around you without ever digging a phone out of your pocket. Go nuts, match it all.
Features:
Shazam runs quietly behind the scenes, but springs to life when it finds a song you should know about, creating a playlist as it goes. You can now effortlessly find it, share it, and buy it. Now that’s magic.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - FCC Chairman Voices Concerns Over Verizon's Plan to Throttle Unlimited 4G LTE Customers
Last week Verizon Wireless announced that it would begin throttling 4G LTE unlimited data customers in October. Verizon said that the top 5% of data users (4.7GB+) would see speeds throttled when they were connected to a cell site that was experiencing a heavy load.
Verizon’s implementation of ‘network optimization’ does not sit well with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler who has written a letter to the company on the matter. In his letter, Wheeler says he is ‘deeply troubled’ by Verizon plans to throttle customers.
“Reasonable network management” concerns the technical management of your network; it is not
a loophole designed to enhance your revenue streams. It is disturbing to me that Verizon Wireless would base its “network management” on distinctions among its customers’ data plans, rather than on network architecture or technology.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Pages Manager App Now Lets You See Star Ratings and Reviews on Your Page
The Facebook Pages Manager app has been updated to let you see star ratings and reviews on your Page.
Pages Manager helps admins connect with their audience and keep up with activity on multiple Pages, all in one place.
Features:
• Post updates and photos and respond to comments as your Pages
• View and reply to private messages sent to your Pages
• Option to get push notifications for new activity, tips and reminders
• View your latest Page Insights
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - How to Stream Movie and Video Torrents to the Apple TV Using TorrenTV
These are instructions on how to stream movie and video torrents to the Apple TV using TorrenTV.
Using this method you can watch a video torrent on your Apple TV without waiting for it download first. We are providing these instructions for use with legal torrents. We do not condone the download of illegal content.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Releases MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.9.1
Apple has released MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.9.1 for download.
This update replaces EFI Firmware Update 2.9 and is recommended for MacBook Air (Mid 2011) models. This update addresses an issue where systems may take longer to wake from sleep than expected and fixes a rare issue that may cause fans to run at full speed after waking from sleep.
You can get the update by selecting Software Update from the Apple menu at the top left of your screen or by visiting the link below.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Next-Generation Apple TV Delayed Until 2015?
Those waiting for a revamped Apple TV this year might be disappointed to hear that the latest report from The Information claims Apple’s plans have hit a wall. According to sources close to the project, an overhauled Apple TV may not debut until 2015.
Engineers working on the project have been informed the product will not launch in 2014, primarily due to content negotiations going on between Apple and Cable companies. The Information cites cable companies are ‘dragging their heals’ on incorporating content into the next-generation Apple TV.
Apple engineers who are working on aspects of the device have been told by their bosses not to expect a launch this year and are working off timelines that assume a launch next year, according to a person familiar with the plans. Apple employees have cited cable companies “dragging their heels” and the pending Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger as reasons the device and accompanying TV service haven’t launched.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds First Beta of OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 to Developers
Apple has seeded developers with the first seed of OS X Mavericks 10.9.5. The build number of this new seed is 13F7.
Focus areas include Safari, USB, USB Smart Cards, and Graphics.
Currently the update is available via The Mac App Store through software update, although it should be available on the dev center soon.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Modbook Announces 'Modbook Pro X' Tablet Based on New 15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro [Video]
Modbook today announced the Modbook Pro X, a 15.4-inch Mac-based pen tablet computer, and launched a Kickstarter campaign to complete development and start production of the device.
An innovative computer modification product, the Modbook Pro X incorporates the original hardware of a Retina-display Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch base system running the OS X 10.10 Yosemite operating system. The expansive drawing and writing surface of the Modbook Pro X has a scratch-resistant ForceGlass screen with paper-emulating texture that covers a crisp, clear 15.4-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2,880 by 1,800 pixels. Users get highly sensitive pen input with 2,048 pen pressure levels and pen tilt and rotate functionality for producing pro-quality creative deliverables.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Crazy Cult to Picket Apple's Headquarters on August 12th
The Westboro Baptist Church, an insane cult that is widely described as a ‘hate group’, will picket Apple’s headquarters on August 12th from 1:15 – 1:45 PM. Westboro Baptist Church often protests military and celebrity funerals as well as public events because of people’s tolerance to homosexuality.
Here’s what they have to say about Apple and Steve Jobs:
Apple and many of its customers revere Steve Jobs as a creative genius and technology god. WRONG: he was a rich, proud fool who now inhabits hell. God sent Steve Jobs a warning in the form of cancer. It was discovered in time for him to repent and ask the Lord to heal him, but as an idolatrous buddhist, he sought out other inventions.Truly, Steve Jobs was formed in his mother’s womb to create these Apple products so that Westboro Baptist Church can use them today to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Support Page Lists Unreleased Mid-2014 27-Inch iMac
An Apple support page that may have accidentally referenced an upcoming mid-2014 Mac Mini model, also listed a mid-2014 27-inch iMac, reports Consomac. The page indicates Boot Camp system requirements for Macs.
Checking information through version in Google cache, we also found on the same page iMac 27 inch mid-2014, while only a iMac 21.5″ was announced last month
The page has since been updated to remove references to the mid-2014 Mac Mini and mid-2014 27-inch iMac but you can see the captured screenshots below.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Russia Asks Apple to Hand Over iOS and Mac Source Code
Russia is requesting that Apple hands over its source code used in its products to ensure iOS and Mac devices are not being used for government surveillance programs. The request was reportedly made last week when the Communications Minister Nikolai Nikiforov met with Apple’s general manager in Russia, Peter Engrob Nielsen.
“Edward Snowden’s revelations in 2013 and U.S. intelligence services’ public statements about the strengthening of surveillance of Russia in 2014 have raised a serious question of trust in foreign software and hardware,” Nikiforov said in the statement on Tuesday.
“Obviously, companies which disclose the source code of their programmes are not hiding anything, but those who do not intend to establish cooperation with Russia on this issue may have undeclared capabilities in their products,” Nikiforov said.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Instagram Releases New Bolt Photo Messaging App in Select Countries
Instagram has released Bolt, a new photo messaging app, in New Zealand, Singapore, and South Africa. The release is a soft launch ahead of its upcoming availability in the U.S. and worldwide.
Bolt lets you shoot and send photos to your best friends—with one tap. Send both photos and videos as fast as you see them. Bolt is the newest app from the team who brought you Instagram.
Keep up with your closest friends, so they can see the world through your eyes. Add up to 20 Favorites from your phone’s contacts and swap unedited photos and videos. Swipe them away and they’re gone. Send photos and videos to one person at a time to keep your conversations personal. One tap will take and send your photo. It’s insanely simple, wicked fast photo messaging…maybe too fast?
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Apple News
- Refreshed MacBook Pro to Arrive Tomorrow?
Apple will refresh its 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro tomorrow with the specs leaked yesterday, reports MacG.
We had confirmation that Apple was well announce new MacBook Pro . Except surprise, they will come out tomorrow. It fits with the information published yesterday at MacRumors. We did not have in hand the detailed configurations, only registrations designating changes in both 13-inch Retina ranges (J44a) and 15 inches (J45a).
The updated MacBook Pro will feature 16GB of RAM and slightly faster processors. Check out all the spec details here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - SoundCloud App Gets Now Playing Indicator, Interface Improvements
The SoundCloud app has been updated with various interface improvements, including a now playing indicator.
Find new and trending music. Collect tracks and playlists. Follow friends and artists. Discover podcasts, comedy and news.
KEY FEATURES
– Explore Trending Music and Trending Audio feeds
– Search directly for tracks, artists and other users
– Follow friends and artists to hear what they share
– Browse tracks by genre
– Listen to your stream wherever you are using WiFi or data
– Play, pause and skip tracks from the lockscreen
– Login or register with Facebook and Google+
– Anonymous listening: download the app and play popular songs or audio without creating an account [iPhone only]What’s New In This Version:
Thanks to everyone who downloaded our all-new iPhone app, and to those of you who have gotten in touch with feedback. We’re taking everything onboard, so stay tuned for future updates. With 3.1, you can enjoy:
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Touts Cortana Over Siri in New Ad [Video]
Microsoft is touting Cortana, its new personal assistant, over Siri in a new ad entitled, ‘Happy Anniversary’.
Say hello to Cortana, your new personal assistant. Cortana will remind you to leave early to beat traffic and help you get to your destination on time, will remind you that you need milk when passing the grocery store, and will remind you to say happy birthday when your mom calls. Available now on the new Nokia Lumia 635 and on other Lumia phones.
Interestingly, while Cortana only runs on Windows Phone at the moment, Microsoft is considering the idea of bringing it to iOS and Android.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Acquire Swell Radio App for $30 Million?
Apple is close to acquiring the Swell Radio app for around $30 million, reports Re/code.
Swell Radio lets you listen to personalized audio news and information for free from your mobile device. It offers access to unlimited streaming audio from iTunes, NPR, ABC, ESPN, BBC, CBC, TED and more.
Swell has a simple UI that lends itself to in-car listening and a high 4.5 star rating; however, it reportedly had trouble finding a lot of users.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photo Reveals Specs and Pricing of Refreshed 15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro?
A photo allegedly taken inside the Chongqing Apple Store, claims to reveal specs and pricing for an updated 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro.
The chart shows two standard configurations for the notebook that are priced at 14,288 and 18,688 yuan. That’s the same pricing as the current configurations in China. In the U.S. those models are priced at $1999 and $2599.
The base configuration comes with an Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz processor and 16GB of RAM. That’s slightly faster that 2.0 GHz and 8GB RAM model currently being sold.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone and iPad Revenues Compared to Entire Companies [Charts]
A brief comparison of Apple’s iPhone and iPad sales compared to the some of the largest companies around has been compiled by Slate.
Apple generated $19.74 billion in iPhone sales last quarter. That’s more than Amazon’s last reported quarterly revenue. It’s also more than the revenues of Coca-Cola and McDonald’s combined. Google and eBay combined barely beat that number.
iPad sales are lower than iPhone at $5.9 billion; however, that’s still greater than Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, Groupon, and Tesla. Those companies combined barely outweigh Apple’s Mac sales of $5.5 billion.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BetterWiFi7 Tweak Adds Enhancements to Wi-Fi Functionality in iOS
BetterWiFi7 is a tweak from Simon Selg that adds enhancements to the Wi-Fi functionality of iOS 7.
Here are are some of the added features:
? “Pull to Refresh”: Allows you to refresh the network list by pulling it down, like in the mail app.
? “Open networks only” switch: A new switch on top or on the bottom of the WiFi network list, which allows you to filter all encrypted networks. Useful when you are searching for an open WiFi network
? “Known Network List”: Gives you a list of all networks you’ve ever been connected too, including their passwords, which you can access from the WiFi Settings.
? “Remove RSSI Limit”: Removes the signal strength limit set by Apple. This allows you to see networks which farther away and connect to them if the signal is not too weak.
? “Show network encryption”: Shows the encryption (WPA2, WPA, WEP, None) of each network.
? “Show network MAC Address”: Shows the MAC Address of the network’s base station
? “Show exact signal strength”: Shows the exact signal strength in dBm for each networkIn addition, a “Smart Passcode Lock” feature allows the disabling of your passcode when connected to specified networks. BetterWiFi7 decides whether you are connected to a “trusted” network by comparing the networks MAC-Address (which is unique per Network) and not by checking its name/SSID, which is not unique (“dlink” for example).
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - EqualizerEverywhere Tweak Adds System Wide Equalizer to iOS
EqualizerEverywhere is a tweak from Reed Weichler that adds a system wide audio equalizer to iOS.
Spotify, iFile, Music, Panamp, Fratmusic, Soundcloud, YouTube, Rdio, 8tracks, and Pandora are a small fraction of apps that this is compatible with. This works with every single music app available on the App Store and on Cydia. This tweak does not discriminate. It’s literally everywhere, hence the name. Even phone calls are equalized.
Features:
? Aesthetically appealing UI
? 10 bands
? Preamp
? Presets
? Control Center access (swipe left on music controls)
? Auxo 2 access
? Settings access
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Verizon to Begin Throttling Unlimited LTE Data Plans in October
Verizon has throttled unlimited 3G data plans for years now, but now the carrier has plans to do the same with 4G LTE. Beginning October 1st, Verizon will throttle unlimited 4G LTE data customers if they meet all of the following criteria:
? You have an unlimited data plan
? Your data usage falls within the top 5% of all Verizon customers. Currently that threshold is 4.7GB
? You have completed your contract term (you’re a month-to-month customer)
? You are in an area that is experiencing high demandVerizon is quick to note that it is not technically throttling customers. Instead it is ‘implementing network optimization practices.’ Verizon says that unlike throttling, you’re speeds under network optimization will only be reduced if you are connected to a cell site that is under a heavy load (and your usage is already in the top 5%).
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Alleged iPhone 6 Logic Board Surfaces, Will Reportedly Feature NFC and 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Blog Nowwhereelse.fr has received photos of what it claims to be the logic board for the iPhone 6. The site describes the source as ‘particularly reliable,’ but as always, we cannot confirm the authenticity of the pictures.
The logic board looks similar to the iPhone 5s, with one exception being that the top piece bracket is much longer than previous generations., indicating significant internal design changes. It has even been noted that this leaked logic board matches up perfectly with the rear shell/casing leaks we have already seen for the iPhone 6.
The source also claims that Apple’s next generation iPhone 6 will be referenced internally as N61, and will feature NFC and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. We’ve already heard of rumors for both NFC and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, however we cannot confirm the existence of such features on the logic board from the photos that surfaced today.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Acquired BookLamp Startup Back in April for $10-$15 Million
Apple acquired BookLamp, the Idaho based startup that is the ‘Pandora for books’, back in April. A source close to the deal says Apple purchased the company for anywhere from $10 to $15 million. The service mysteriously disappeared back in April.
“Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans.”
BookLamp’s Book Genome Project was its most popular product, which would recommend books to users based on an analysis of the text and previous ratings of other books. Apple could implement BookLamp’s technology to help improve iBooks with better search, recommendations and more.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - OS X Yosemite Adoption Nearly Doubles Following Public Beta
Adoption of the OS X Yosemite beta has nearly doubled since its launch to the public yesterday, reports GoSquared.
Yesterday, the site wrote, “For the first time since 2000, Apple are releasing the beta of an OS X to the public. Around 1 million invites are expected to be sent out this week. This approach means it’s likely we’ll see the highest percentage of users on a yet-to-launch Mac OS ever.”
Before the public release adoption was at 0.26%. Currently, it’s at .50%.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill That Will Make Cell Phone Unlocking Legal
The House on Friday unanimously passed legislation will make cell phone unlocking legal, just one week after the Senate approved the same measure. The bill now goes to the White House for signature.
The Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, brought by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) reinstates the rule that would allow consumers to use their device on other networks by unlocking their device — whether on their own or by a third-party service. Unfortunately, similar to the House Bill that was passed a few months ago, it does not permanently legalize cell phone unlocking, however it does require the Library of Congress to put a temporary exemption back in place while it decides whether or not to extend it for renewal.
The legislation approved by the House Friday, which the Senate unanimously approved last week, reinstates a 2010 rulemaking by the Librarian of Congress so that consumers can transfer, or “unlock,” their cell phones without running afoul of copyright laws. It also directs the Librarian of Congress to consider whether other wireless devices, like tablets, should be eligible for unlocking.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Bose Sues Apple's Beats Over Noise-Cancelling Headphone Patents
Bose has sued Beats, a company which Apple has agreed to acquire, over its noise-cancelling headphone patents. The company has also filed a complaint in the U.S. International Trade Commission against Beats, and others, asserting infringement of the same patents.
Bose says for almost 50 years it has made significant investment in the research, development, engineering, and design of proprietary technologies now implemented in its products, such as noise cancelling headphones.
The company’s noise cancelling headphones are protected by numerous patents. It’s latest noise cancelling headphones model, the QC20, is protected by at least 27 U.S. patents and applications (14 patents and 13 pending applications).
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Apple News
- Square Announces Integration With IFTTT
Square has announced an integration with IFTTT (If This Then That) which lets sellers use their data with the service to trigger customized automated actions that streamline business operations.
The popular IFTTT service enables anyone to create powerful connections with one simple statement: if this then that. Sellers can link their Square account to IFTTT and create custom “recipes” that integrate their Square payment, refund, and settlement data with other products and services like SMS, Google Drive, Twitter, or email. For example, if a Square business makes a big sale then a congratulatory email could be sent to employees automatically via IFTTT. Likewise, if a large refund occurs at a store, the manager can use IFTTT to set up a text alert to follow up with the customer.
Earlier in the year, Square launched a software partner platform that lets partners develop tools that work with Square Register. Current partners include Intuit QuickBooks, Xero, and Stitch Labs. The addition of IFTTT gives sellers another option to customize their business operations.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Stagger 4.7-Inch and 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 Launches to Avoid Competition Between Models?
Apple will release the 5.5-inch iPhone several months after the 4.7-inch model to avoid competition between models, not because of poor yields rates, says DigiTimes.
The different timetables have been set as Apple does not want to repeat the mistake it made in 2013 when it launched the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c simultaneously, said the sources. Yield rates have not been an issue for the large-size iPhone, as well as for the speculated iWatch, and therefore, member companies of the current iPhone supply chain will remain unaffected, the sources asserted.
Yesterday, it was reported that Apple is targeting a mid-September unveiling of the iPhone 6. It’s currently unclear when and if the company plans to unveil a 5.5-inch device.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Swatch Denies Report That It's Working With Apple on Smartwatch
Swatch has denied a report from yesterday that claimed the company was working with Apple on a line of smartwatches, says Reuters.
Technology website VentureBeat said in a report on Wednesday Apple was working with “at least one partner, Swatch” on a smartwatch project, citing an unnamed source. A spokeswoman for Swatch Group said on Thursday the report was unfounded. She said the only business relationship Swatch Group had with mobile phone makers was as a supplier of integrated circuits and other electronic components.
VentureBeat’s source said that Apple has been working to with Swatch to release a line of smartwatches in a variety of styles and price points. More details can be found here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Gameloft Launches Modern Combat 5: Blackout for iOS
Gameloft has launched Modern Combat 5: Blackout for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Step into the action as the latest instalment in the best FPS series raises the bar for shooters once more! Create a squad, add your friends and test your individual and team skills against other squads!
Is single player your thing? Then step into a world on the brink of anarchy and shoot your way out of one dire situation after another to expose a lunatic who’s trying to tear the world to shreds.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple is Reportedly Working With Swatch to Release a Line of Smartwatches in Various Styles and Price Points
Apple has been working to with Swatch to release a line of smartwatches in a variety of styles and price points, reports VentureBeat.
While most Apple-watchers and media have been laser-focused on one or two “iWatches” from Apple itself, the Cupertino, Calif.-based electronics and media giant may actually be working a number of partners in the watch business. Apple and its partners will offer a family of smartwatches to suit all tastes “from geek to chic,” our source says.
The Swatch Group is now the largest watchmaker in the world with a market cap of over $33.5 billion. It makes watches in many styles and price points under 18 different brand names. VentureBeat also suggests they could be building one or more Apple smartwatches that bear only the Apple brand.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked iPhone 6 Touch ID Home Button, Wi-Fi Antenna, SIM Card Trays, Rear Shell? [Photos]
Leaked images allegedly of the iPhone 6 Touch ID home button, Wi-Fi antenna, SIM card trays, and rear shell have surfaced online.
The photos were posted by ascii.jp and follow a series of part leaks including a Lightning port assembly we reported on yesterday.
Earlier today, it was suggested that Apple will unveil its 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in mid-September alongside iOS 8. The unveiling date for the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 is still unclear; however, OS X Yosemite is said to launch on October 10th.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release iOS 8 Beta 5 on August 4th, iOS 8 Beta 6 on August 15th?
Apple will release iOS 8 beta 5 on August 4th and iOS 8 beta 6 on August 15th, according to a new report from BGR. The site has correctly predicted beta firmware release dates in the past.
According to our sources, Apple is nearing the end of the beta testing cycle for iOS 8. We are told that the company plans to seed iOS 8 beta 5 to developers on August 4th, and a final version of the OS, iOS 8 beta 6 on August 15th. After that we most likely are going to have a lull of several weeks until Apple is ready to release the iOS 8 GM (this is the final version, barring any unforeseen emergency fixes / problems).
Apple just released iOS 8 beta 4 to developers two days ago. There were some significant changes in the beta, click here to see what’s new.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Fantastical 2 Calendar App Gets Updated With Snooze, Birthday Notifications, More
The Fantastical 2 calendar app has been updated with new snooze and birthday notifications, as well as numerous other improvements.
The award-winning, best-selling calendar app has been redesigned and reimagined for iOS 7, including new features such as reminders, a new week view, and much more!
Highlights:
• Reminders!
– See your events and dated reminders together in the main list
– Add reminders directly from the Reminders list or new event screen – just flip the switch to toggle between events and reminders
– Set dates, times, and geofences (when I arrive/when I leave)
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Foursquare to Move Check-Ins to Swarm Tomorrow, Unveils Totally New App and New Logo
Foursquare announced today that it will move check-ins out of its main app to Swarm and unveiled a totally new app and new logo.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release Gold Master of OS X Yosemite on October 10th?
Apple is planning to release a gold master of OS X Yosemite around October 10th, reports 9to5Mac. The company will likely continuing releasing preview updates every couple weeks until a final Developer Preview is released on September 29th, say sources.
Apple plans to release Yosemite for free on the Mac App Store toward the end of October. Like last year, it is possible that Apple will talk final details about the new OS X release at a media event. Apple is planning to unveil its long-in-the-works fitness and health wearable wristband at a media event in October, so perhaps Apple will discuss the final logistics of OS X Yosemite’s launch during that same keynote.
The site has also heard from sources that Apple is finishing work on the much rumored 12-inch MacBook with Retina display and either an iMac or standalone monitor with a 4K resolution display. It’s currently unclear if the new notebook will be called a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air. Perhaps it could even be a new line. It’s also unclear if the desktop monitor or computer will be marketed as a Retina device. Currently the iMac and Thunderbolt display have a resolution of 2560×1440 and a new device with a 4K resolution of 3840×2160 would not be a pixel-doubling of the previous resolution.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Sony to Invest $345 Million to Increase Production of Image Sensors for Smartphones and Tablets
Sony says it will invest $345 million to increase the production of image sensors for smartphones and tablets, reports Reuters. The company is getting more orders from handset makers for its front-facing camera sensors as selfies and video chat become increasingly popular.
The Japanese firm said it will increase production of stacked CMOS sensors at two factories on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, while completing work on a factory in northwestern Japan it bought from Renesas Electronics Corp for a total investment of 35 billion yen.
Sony supplies image sensors for the iPhone and will likely continue to do so for the iPhone 6. Its investment will allow it to raise production by 13% to 68,000 wafers a month by August 2015, moving closer to its mid-term goal of 75,000.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - PayPal Here App Gets Updated With Several Improvements
The PayPal Here app that lets you accept payments on your iPhone or iPod touch has been updated with several improvements.
Get paid on your iPhone or iPod touch with our free app and card reader. Accept credit and debit cards, send invoices, track cash and check payments, and accept PayPal payments. It’s only 2.7% per US card swipe transaction. No long-term contracts, commitments or monthly fees.
START SWIPING IN MINUTES:
1) Download the app
2) Sign up and request your card reader
3) Plug in your PayPal Here reader and swipe away
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Plans to Unveil the iPhone 6 in Mid-September, iOS 8 Beta 5 to be Released on August 4th?
Apple is ‘tentatively’ planning to unveil the iPhone 6 and provide final iOS 8 details in mid-September, according to a new report from 9to5Mac.
Sources tell the site that the second or third week of September is the most likely timeframe for the event; however, manufacturing uncertainties could alter the schedule. A decision on the exact date has not been finalized.
The event will showcase the 4.7-inch iPhone 6; however, it has yet to be decided whether or not the 5.5-inch model will be debuted at the same time. The 4.7-inch version is further along in the testing and manufacturing process.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple's 36% Jump in R&D Spending Hints at New Products
Apple’s third quarter results revealed a 36% increase in research and development spending over the previous year, reports the Financial Times. The company spent $1.6 billion in the quarter, about 4% of sales, on R&D. That’s the highest ratio since 2006, says BTIG Research analyst Walt Piecyk, the year before Apple unveiled its first iPhone.
As people familiar with the situation have indicated to the Financial Times and others, this year’s hot new product will be a wearable device that tracks fitness and allows remote control of a tethered smartphone. Sources say the device is in fact unlikely to be called the iWatch, despite Apple having filed to trademark that term last year.
Interesting, the USPTO just granted Apple a patent for an electronic wristband which connects to another device such as an iPod nano to create a wristwatch. The device was dubbed ‘iTime’ in the patent diagrams.
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Apple News
- Photo Reveals Full Scale Segment of Apple Campus 2
Check out this photo of a full scale segment of Apple Campus 2, the new spaceship-like headquarters of Apple being built in Cupertino.
The segment was set up for demonstration and testing purposes on the premises of Josef Gartner GmbH in Gundelfingen, according to iFun.
The steel “fin” incorporates a recessed ventilation port louvers near the curved glass wall to offer free-flowing air, cutting down on heating and cooling costs. Identical “fins” will ring the building on all four floors.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Best Buy is Selling $100 iTunes Gift Cards for $85
Best Buy is currently selling $100 iTunes Gift Cards for $85.
The gift cards can be purchased from the link below and delivered with free shipping or you can pick up at your local store.
If you purchase a lot of iTunes content, the gift cards are an easy way to save 15%.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked iPhone 6 Rear Shell Hints at Light Up Apple Logo for Notifications? [Photos]
Another alleged iPhone 6 rear shell leak hints that the device could have a light up Apple logo that acts as a notification indicator.
uSwitch Tech says they’ve unearthed exclusive photos of a ‘market-ready’ rear shell. The part was sourced with help from Sonny Dickson.
Previous versions of the rear shell feature the Apple logo embossed on the exterior of the handset; however, in this version the logo is part of a plastic panel that is inserted into a recessed part of the rear panel’s interior, peeking through the cutout.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Announces Its Eighth Annual iTunes Festival in London
Apple has announced its eighth annual iTunes Festival London featuring Maroon 5, Pharrell Williams, Beck, Sam Smith, Blondie, Kylie, David Guetta, 5 Seconds of Summer, Calvin Harris, Chrissie Hynde and many more of the world’s biggest artists.
Returning to the UK for an eighth year?following a week of incredible live performances in March at SXSW?the iTunes Festival will feature over 60 acts throughout September at the legendary Roundhouse. iTunes performances can be watched live or on-demand by millions of iOS users around the world on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and iTunes on their computer or in stunning HD with Apple TV. Tickets are free for competition winners only.
“The iTunes Festival in London is back with another stunning line-up of world class performers and tremendous new acts,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “These live shows capture the heart and soul of iTunes and we love bringing them to our customers in the Roundhouse, as well as to the millions of people watching all over the world for free.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Starbucks Will Soon Let You Order a Coffee From Your iPhone
Starbucks is poised to finally let customers order coffee from their iPhones, reports Re/code. The company plans to let customers in one undisclosed geographic test place pickup orders from the Starbucks app later this year.
Chief Digital Officer Adam Brotman is determined to roll out the technology. “We will do this and we will get it right,” he said.
Customers have been requesting the feature for years and Starbucks feels it will make them more loyal to its brand. However, making sure the order is ready on time or hasn’t been sitting too long is key to the experience.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Kanex Announces Thunderbolt to eSATA and Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters
Kanex has announced the launch of a Thunderbolt to eSATA + USB 3.0 adapter and a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 adapter.
“We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Thunderbolt adapters,” said Kelvin Yan, president of Kanex. “We’ve been working with Intel on the Thunderbolt technology and our customers have been waiting patiently for launch day. We’re so thankful for their support.”
Kanex Thunderbolt to eSATA + USB 3.0 Adapter
Easily connect a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or PC to an eSATA device, plus a USB 3.0 device with the Kanex Thunderbolt to eSATA + USB 3.0 Adapter. Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on a Mac or PC, giving users an eSATA port that supports high-definition video/audio and high-performance data streaming. It also adds an extra SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port so users can connect more everyday peripherals to a Mac or PC, like external hard drives, a keyboard or mouse.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Gameloft Posts Launch Trailer for Modern Combat 5 [Video]
Gameloft has posted a launch trailer for the upcoming ‘Modern Combat 5: Blackout’ game for iOS and Android.
The best FPS for smartphones and tablets is back! Play it on JULY 24th!
Check out the gameplay in the video below!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Alleged iPhone 6 Sapphire Glass Front Panel vs. Arrow [Video]
Check out this Unbox Therapy video of Joe Rogan shooting the alleged iPhone 6 sapphire glass front panel with an arrow.
Will the iPhone 6 feature an upgraded display? Will the iPhone 6 glass include sapphire in it’s construction? Can the iPhone 6 glass deflect an arrow? Doubt it, let’s try it anyway!
The alleged front panel has proved very strong; however, it may not be pure sapphire glass.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked iPhone 6 Lightning and Audio Port Assembly [Photos]
New photos allegedly showing an iPhone 6 part assembly that includes the Lightning and Audio ports for the device have been posted to MacX.
The part is somewhat similar to that of the iPhone 5s, as can be seen in the iFixit picture below. However, it’s unclear if the assembly is for the 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch iPhone 6.
So far we’ve seen more part leaks for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 including an alleged rear shell, front panel, battery, Touch ID, SIM card trays, and volume and power button flex cables.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Launch of 12-Inch MacBook May Be Pushed Back Due to Intel Broadwell Delays
The launch of the rumored 12-inch Retina Display MacBook may be pushed back due to delays with Intel’s Broadwell chips, reports Taiwan’s Economic Daily News.
The new MacBook apparently won’t ship until late 2014 or early 2015 as it is expected to use Intel’s 14nm chips which have been delayed several times. Current reports suggest that the chips may not even ship until February 2015.
In June, supply-chain sources claimed that Apple’s 12-inch MacBook Air would enter mass production in the third quarter of 2014.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked iPhone 6 Sapphire Glass Front Panel Tested With Sand Paper [Video]
Marques Brownlee has posted a new video testing the hardness of the alleged sapphire glass front panel for the iPhone 6.
Brownlee previously posted a video where he tried to scratch, bend, and break the glass panel; however, he was unable to do so. This time he uses sandpaper to determine the hardness of the display.
Take a look at the video below and please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates on the iPhone 6.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Conan O'Brien & Dave Franco Join Tinder [Video]
Check out this hilarious video of Conan O’Brien and Dave Franco joining Tinder, a popular app used to meet new people.
CONAN Highlight: Conan & Dave are on a mission to meet beautiful women, with the help of the dating app Tinder and a sweet set of wheels.
Take a look at the video below. You can download Tinder here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - First Ad for the Amazon Fire Phone Touts Free Year of Amazon Prime [Video]
Amazon has aired its first ad for the Amazon Fire phone. The ad focuses on the company’s inclusion of a free year of Amazon Prime as its main selling point.
Now airing the new Amazon Fire phone TV commercial. [http://www.amazon.com/fire-phone] For a limited time, every Fire phone includes a full year of Prime benefits (a $99 value), including Prime Instant Video (over 40,000 movies and TV episodes), Free Two-Day Shipping, and over one million songs and more. If you already have Prime, we’ll extend your membership for a full year. Fire phone also comes with the innovative Firefly technology, so you can recognize more than 100 million movies, songs, products, books and more. Amazon Fire phone — exclusively on AT&T.
As with the Kindle Fire tablets, Amazon appears to be positioning its phone as a mechanism to generate increased sales. More details on the device and its 3D interface can be found here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photos Reveal Unique Battery for 5.5-inch iPhone 6?
Newly leaked photos claim to reveal a unique design for the battery of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6. The photos were reposted by NoWhereElse earlier today.
We first note that the thickest part of the battery takes roughly the elongated format models found in previous generations of iPhone. So thin and flexible extension can be folded, the other half I am unable to explain the usefulness if not gain a place in the case where it would serve as additional cell is itself unprecedented for a battery supposed to have been produced for the Apple account.
Yesterday, a photo of a battery allegedly for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 was posted online. That battery has the traditional design and a 1810 mAh capacity.
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Apple News
- Apple Reportedly Shifting Next-Generation Chip Production From TSMC to Samsung
The iPhone 6 hasn’t launched yet, but that isn’t stopping iPhone 6s rumors from popping up. In a note to investors KGI Securities analyst Michael Liu says that Apple will be buying a larger proportion of 14 nanometers chips from Samsung rather than TSMC beginning in the second half of 2015.
But both Apple and Qualcomm will likely buy a larger proportion of 14 nanometer smartphone chips from Samsung rather than TSMC beginning in the second half of 2015, KGI Securities analyst Michael Liu said in a note to clients.
Liu did not detail the source of the information in the note, issued late on Wednesday following an investor conference held after TSMC reported second-quarter earnings.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Releases New 'Facebook Mentions' App for Public Figures
Facebook has released Facebook Mentions, a new Facebook Creative Labs app that makes it easy for public figures to talk with their fans and each other on the go.
Mentions is a new way for actors, athletes, musicians and other influencers to discover and join conversations on Facebook.
Facebook Mentions is currently only available to verified public figures using Pages. To gain access to Mentions, you can visit http://facebook.com/mentions.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photo of iPhone 6 Battery Reveals 1810 mAh Capacity?
A photo of the iPhone 6 battery has allegedly been leaked online, revealing a capacity of 1810 mAh, reports NoWhereElse.
The image corroborates a previous report which said the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would have a 1800 to 1900 mAh battery. This is better than the 1570 mAh battery of the iPhone 5s; however, the larger screen may negate the increased capacity.
The 5.5-inch iPhone 6 is said to feature a 2500 mAh battery. You can follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 to Feature New 13MP Sony Exmor Camera Sensor?
Apple will use a new 13MP Sony Exmor camera sensor in the iPhone 6, according to a Digi-Wo report via GforGames.
Apple will allegedly adopt a new shooter for the iPhone 6, namely the Sony Exmor IMX220. Apparently this new unit boasts 13 MP and a 1/2.3? sensor and is capable of recording 1080p videos (3840 x 1080 resolution sampling). The source of this new rumor has a great track record when it comes to Sony related rumors, so we’d file this under “there is a chance it might happen”.
The sensor is also expected to appear in the Sony Xperia Z3 with 20MP shooting capabilities. Notably the 13MP units can be purchased on Alibaba already for $27 each.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Releases Official 'Google Analytics' App for iPhone
Google has released an official Google Analytics app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Access all of your Google Analytics web and app data from your mobile device. Monitor recent changes with Real Time reports. Easily get your Analytics data anytime, anywhere.
You can download Google Analytics from the App Store for free. More information on the service can be found here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Rolls Out iTunes Pass in the United States
Apple has started rolling out iTunes Pass in the United States. iTunes Pass is a new service lets users visit an Apple Store to add money to their iTunes account without requiring the purchase of a gift card. It was first launched in Japan.
iTunes Pass New
Now you can add money directly to your iTunes or App Store account with iTunes Pass. To get iTunes Pass, go to the iTunes Store on your iOS device, scroll down, and tap the Redeem button. Then go in to any Apple Retail Store3 and let a Specialist know you want to add credit to your account. Open iTunes Pass in Passbook, and have the Specialist scan it and accept your payment. Your balance will be updated and can be used immediately.More details about iTunes Gift Cards and iTunes Pass can be found at the link below…
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Wallet App Now Lets You Digitize Gift Cards, Request Money, Send Money For Free Using Debit Card
The Google Wallet app has been updated to let you manage your gift cards and request money and send money for free from your debit card.
Store gift cards and instantly check your gift card balance
You can already store your loyalty cards and offers in Google Wallet, and now you can easily keep your gift cards in Wallet too. Add your cards to Wallet just by snapping a picture of them or typing in the card info. Then, when you want to use the gift card at the store, just show your phone to the cashier at checkout.For certain gift cards, you can check your gift card balance in real-time and get reminders to use your card when you are near stores. Participating merchants with these features include:
If you received a gift card electronically, you can also save it to your Google Wallet directly from the e-gift by clicking “Save to Google.” This feature is currently available through merchants including Sephora, TGI Friday’s, Whole Foods and more.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - DirecTV is Bringing NFL Sunday Ticket to iOS and Mac Without the Need for a Satellite Subscription
DirecTV is bringing NFL Sunday Ticket to iOS and Mac without the need for satellite subscription. The company is advertising the feature on its site starting at $199.99. A student discount is also available.
“Now you can access live, out-of-market NFL games without a DIRECTV satellite TV account—no matter what team you follow! NFLSUNDAYTICKET.TV lets you stream games on your computer, tablet, phone, or game console. All while keeping up with real-time player stats and your fantasy teams.”
Features:
? Watch live, out-of-market NFL games every Sunday
? Stream games on your computer, tablet, or phone
? Stream games on your game console (Console and Max Packages Only)
? RED ZONE CHANNEL shows every TD from every game (Max Package Only)
? DIRECTV FANTASY ZONE gives live looks at fantasy plays (Max Package Only)
? Get real-time stats and scores
? Track your favorite players
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Marco Arment Releases New Podcast Player App Called 'Overcast'
Marco Arment, the creator of Instapaper, has released ‘Overcast’, a modern, fully featured podcast player with useful features and an intuitive interface.
A powerful yet simple podcast player, with features such as Smart Speed, Voice Boost, and Smarter Playlists to help you listen to more podcasts in more places, try new shows, and completely control your experience.
Features:
– Download podcasts for playing anytime, even when offline.
– Search and browse for new podcasts, plus get recommendations from Twitter.
– Create custom Playlists with smart filters and per-podcast priorities, and rearrange the list whenever you want.
– Receive optional push notifications when new episodes arrive.
– Subscribe to a podcast, or just add an episode: try new shows without committing.
– Download podcasts over cellular, set a sleep timer, or use Voice Boost to enhance and normalize speech volume. (Included in Unlock Everything.)
– Adjust playback speed, and use Smart Speed to pick up extra speed without distorting the conversation. (Included in Unlock Everything.)
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Scribd App Gets New Look, More Functionality
The Scribd app featuring access to over 300,000 books has been updated with a new look and more functionality.
Use the Scribd app for unlimited access to over 300,000 books for just $8.99 / month. Included with a subscription are books from over 900 publishers, including NYT bestsellers, literary classics, groundbreaking non-fiction, and reader favorites in every genre. We also have the world’s largest digital document collection, with millions of user-uploaded written works.
Features:
• Instant access to 300,000+ books from 900+ publishers in every genre
• Discover new favorites with our editorial collections and personalized recommendations
• Millions of user-contributed documents and written works
• No limits: read as much as you want – service is available worldwide
• Works across your iPhone, iPad, Android, or browser – books are synced automatically
• Store books on device for offline reading
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Airbnb Gets Complete Rebrand With New Look and Logo
Airbnb today announced a complete re-brand, with a new logo and look to the website and iOS app. The new design is a major aesthetic shift, but Airbnb’s core services and functionality remain the same. You can read all about the company’s new image over here.
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.
Message hosts and guests, gush over your itinerary, explore fairytale destinations, and add unforgettable digs to your Wish List. Make that penthouse, yurt, or treehouse your next home…or open up your own space to travelers.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - United States Senate Passes Bill that Will Make Unlocking iPhones Legal Again
The United States Senate has passed a bill that legalizes cell phone unlocking after a similar bill was passed in the House of Representatives back in February.
Back in October of 2013 the Library of Congress ruled that unlocking iPhones purchased after January 2013 would be illegal. Many petitioned this new rule and pressured lawmakers to do something about the ruling. Eventually President Obama and even the new FCC Chairman urgedCongress to pass laws that make cell phone unlocking (including the iPhone) legal.
The Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, brought by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) reinstates the rule that would allow consumers to use their device on other networks by unlocking their device — whether on their own or by a third-party service. Unfortunately, similar to the House Bill that was passed a few months ago, it does not permanently legalize cell phone unlocking, however it does require the Library of Congress to put a temporary exemption back in place while it decides whether or not to extend it for renewal.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release iOS 8 Beta 4 on July 21?
According to BGR, Apple will release iOS 8 Beta 4 on Monday July 21 to developers. This would be a two week gap from beta 3 to beta 4, where as beta 2 to beta 3 saw a three week gap.
One of our Apple sources has let us know that the company is currently planning on making iOS 8 beta 4 available to developers and testing partners on Monday, July 21st.
BGR has a decent track record with guessing iOS beta releases, however sometimes they can be off by a day or two. Nevertheless, we still expect the fourth beta of iOS 8 to be released sometime around then.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BlackBerry is Finally Getting a Digital Personal Assistant
BlackBerry has announced that its finally bringing a digital personal assistant dubbed ‘BlackBerry Assistant’ to BlackBerry 10.3.
BlackBerry Assistant helps manage simple tasks from searching email and calendar, to finding what’s trending on Twitter, to sending calendar invites. The more it’s used, the more it adapts to the user.
The more I speak with it, the more tuned-in to my queries it gets. If you’ve had experience with other smartphone-based personal assistants, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how accurate BlackBerry Assistant is at recognizing your requests.
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