- Developer of iMessage Leaves Apple for Layer

Andrew Vyrros, lead engineer for iMessage, FaceTime, and Push Notifications at Apple, has left the company to become CTO of Layer.
Layer is a startup that aims to provide developers with an easy way to add add rich messaging, voice and video features to their applications. “We handle all of the hard parts so you’re freed to focus on building an excellent user experience for your customers.”
Vyrros explained why he left Apple in a company blog post:

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Instapaper Now Lets You Highlight and Save Text From Any Article

Instapaper has announced a new feature called Highlights that lets you highlight and save text from any article.
Instapaper is the simplest way to save and store articles for reading: offline, on-the-go, anytime, anywhere, perfectly formatted. Instapaper for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch provides a mobile-optimized Text view that makes reading Internet content a clean and uncluttered experience.
Features:
– Save most web pages as text only, stripping away the full-sized layout to optimize for the iPhone and iPad screens.
– Store up to 500 articles on your iPhone or iPad, and store unlimited articles on the Instapaper website.
– Read offline, even on airplanes, subways, on elevators, or on Wi-Fi-only devices away from Internet connections.
– Send to Instapaper from 150 other iPhone and iPad apps.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Hipstamatic Releases New Cinamatic App for Creating Short Videos

Hipstamatic has released Cinamatic, a new app that lets you create short video clips that can be shared on Instagram, Vine, and Facebook.
Cinamatic is the best way to create beautiful short films. Record multiple short clips that transform into amazing short motion pictures. Your Cinamatic videos can be shared straight to Instagram, Vine, or Facebook.
Features:
– Shoot 3 to 15 second films
– Choose from an amazing set of video filters
– Instantly post videos to Instagram, Vine, or Facebook
– Get even more filters from the shop
– So much more
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Aerial Photos Show Apple Campus 2 Beginning to Take Its Spaceship-Like Circular Shape

New aerial photos show Apple Campus 2 beginning to take its spaceship-like circular shape. The photos were taken by AppleToolbox.
Our previous photos we took last month showed that all of the buildings had been demolished. Now our most recent photos show (we took them yesterday) Apple’s spaceship campus is beginning to take its “spaceship like” circular shape. As in the previous photos we took, the field is quite busy. There is a lot of work being done by construction workers and heavy construction machines.
To see what the campus will look like when complete watch this video.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Publishes New Legal Process Guidelines for U.S. Law Enforcement

Apple has published new Legal Process Guidelines for U.S. Law Enforcement. These guidelines are provided for use by law enforcement or other government entities in the U.S. when seeking information from Apple about users of Apple’s products and services, or from Apple devices.
Notably, Apple says it will inform users when their information has been requested in most cases:
Apple will notify its customers when their personal information is being sought in response to legal process except where providing notice is prohibited by the legal process itself, by a court order Apple receives (e.g., an order under 18 U.S.C. §2705(b)), or by applicable law or where Apple, in its sole discretion, believes that providing notice could create a risk of injury or death to an identifiable individual or group of individuals or in situations where the case relates to child endangerment.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Adobe Voice App for iPad Helps You Create Animated Videos

Adobe has released Voice for iPad, an app that helps you creating animated videos in minutes.
No filming — just talk to tell your story. Pick from over 25,000 beautiful iconic images to show your ideas and Voice automatically adds cinematic motion and a soundtrack. Persuade, inform and inspire anyone online. Make an impact.
YOUR VOICE TELLS THE STORY.
• Fun, fast and super simple.
• Touch to record your voice, one line at a time.
• Voice automatically adds the perfect soundtrack. Play it back and hear yourself sound amazing.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Business Card Made From iPhone Display Glass [Photo]

An Apple engineer has had business cards made from the iPhone’s front display glass, sourced from a Foxconn factory in China. The lettering is laser-etched into the Gorilla Glass.
The engineer hung it on a lanyard around his neck. “Everyone was grabbing it asking him, ‘How the heck did you do that?’” said the card’s creator, who made a batch of 10 for the engineer.
Unfortunately, you can’t order one for yourself. CultofMac notes:

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds New Build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 to Developers

Apple has seeded a new build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 to developers. The build number 13D61 is one behind the build seeded to AppleCare employees earlier today.
Details on what’s new in OS X 10.9.3 can be found here. Developers can download the update from the Mac Dev Center at the link below.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Utility Brings Control Center to Mac

Control Center for Mac is a new utility that lets you control and monitor various aspects of your computer.
Features include:
? iTunes/Spotify controller
? Realtime CPU/RAM and network monitor
? WiFi connectivity
? Bluetooth devices
? Sleep disabler
? Startup disk
? Audio/Brightness
? World Clock
? Alarm Clock
? Timer
? Stopwatch
? Tweaks for controlling Finder, System and Services
? Simple note/task managerAll of these features are available in a minimalistic app that stays in the background. Additional useful settings and infinite color customizations are available through the Theme feature.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 5s Crushed By 40,000 Lbs of Force [Video]

Dbrand has posted a video of the iPhone 5s being crushed by 40,000 lbs of force as part of the ‘Smash the Past’ contest to get a OnePlus One smartphone.
Contestants applied to smash their current flagship phone in exchange for a OnePlus One. 100 applicants were selected, granting them access to the first 100 OnePlus Ones for just $1.
The video called ‘OnePlus One: Smash the Past’ can be seen below…

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds New Build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 to AppleCare Employees

Apple has reportedly seeded a new build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 to AppleCare employees ahead of its public release, reports 9to5Mac.
The OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 Update is recommended for all Mavericks users. It improves the stability, compatibility,m and security of your Mac.
This Update:
? Improves 4K display support on Mac Pro (Late 2013) and MacBook Pro with 15-inch Retina Display (Late 2013).
? Adds the ability to sync contacts and calendars between a Mac and iOS device using a USB connection.
? Improves the reliability of VPN connections using IPsec
? Includes Safari 7.0.3
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Angry Birds Go! Adds New Sub-Zero Tracks, Weekly Tournaments, Action Snapshots, More

Angry Birds Go! has been updated with new sub-zero tracks, new weekly tournaments, new action snapshots, an in-game mailbox, and more.
Welcome to downhill racing on Piggy Island! Feel the rush as you fling those freewheeling birds and piggies down the track at breakneck speed – with plenty of twists and turns in a thrilling race to the finish line! But beware! Look out for hazardous roads, mischievous opponents riding your tail and special powers to put the race leader behind the pack. Plus, go from soapbox car to supercar by upgrading your ride! Ready…Set…Angry Birds Go!
FEATURES:
? FIRST-EVER 3D ANGRY BIRDS WORLD! See the birds and pigs from every angle as Piggy Island comes alive in this rich and colorful 3D world!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Wallet App Gets Enhancements to Orders and Loyalty Programs

The Google Wallet app has been updated with enhancements to the Orders and Loyalty Programs features.
Shop, save, and pay easily with Google Wallet.
Features:
* Carry your loyalty programs and offers in one place
* Send money easily to any friend in the US with an email address
* Order the Google Wallet Card for free to spend your Wallet Balance and withdraw cash at ATMs
* Automatically track your online orders, get notified when they’re shipped, plus view your order history in one place
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - United Airlines App Now Lets You Watch Movies and TV Shows In-Flight

The United Airlines app has been updated to support the company’s new personal device entertainment service which allows users to watch select movies and TV shows during flight.
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.
Home Screen Travel Cards:
The United app puts valuable travel information in the palm of your hand with our new home screen travel cards, ready to access at a moment’s notice.
? 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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Apple News
- Physical iPhone 6 Mockup Compared to iPhone 5s [Photos]

Photos of an alleged iPhone 6 physical mockup being compared to the iPhone 5s have been posted online by macitynet.it.
The photos follow earlier ones comparing the mockup to the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Translation:

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Security Researcher Discovers That Email Attachments Are Not Being Encrypted in iOS 7

Andreas Kurtz, a security researcher, has discovered that contrary to Apple’s claims email attachments are not being encrypted in iOS 7.
Apple says that “Data protection enhances the built-in hardware encryption by protecting the hardware encryption keys with your passcode. This provides an additional layer of protection for your email messages attachments, and third-party applications.” While data protection does appear to be functioning for most data, Kurtz says its not working with email attachments.
I verified this issue by restoring an iPhone 4 (GSM) device to the most recent iOS versions (7.1 and 7.1.1) and setting up an IMAP email account, which provided me with some test emails and attachments. Afterwards, I shut down the device and accessed the file system using well-known techniques (DFU mode, custom ramdisk, SSH over usbmux). Finally, I mounted the iOS data partition and navigated to the actual email folder. Within this folder, I found all attachments accessible without any encryption/restriction

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Donates $500,000 to 'SF Gives' Anti-Poverty Initiative

Apple has donated $500,000 to the SF Gives anti-poverty initiative, reports Fortune.
SF Gives was launched in early March by Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff and Daniel Lurie, CEO of Tipping Point, a non-profit. The goal is for 20 businesses to contribute $500,000 each for a total of $10 million that will be used to fund local charity programs.
Box, Dropbox, Google, IfOnly, Jawbone, LinkedIn, POPSUGAR and Zynga had already joined salesforce.com as founding members of the campaign. SF Gives will spearhead efforts to break the cycle of poverty by providing access to jobs, housing, education and health care in the Bay Area.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 'Epic' to Employees

Apple has reportedly seeded OS X Mavericks 10.9.4, codenamed ‘Epic’, to employees even before releasing OS X 10.9.3 to the public.
9to5Mac notes that “10.9.4 will continue to bring bug fixes and various stability enhancements to Mavericks. Development of 10.9.4 is still in its early stages with Apple telling employees that this build is an ‘alpha’.”
Apple will likely seed 10.9.4 to developers once it reaches ‘beta’ status. There’s no word yet on when 10.9.3 will be released but it will likely be soon.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Tweak Lets You Slide-Up to Unlock Your iPhone

SlideUP2Unlock is a simple tweak that lets you replace the camera grabber on your lockscreen to enable a slide-up-to-unlock action.
The tweak is by Davide Fresilli and can be downloaded free from the BigBoss Cydia repository.
Options are configured in the Settings app.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Auki Quick Reply/Compose Tweak Gets New Dark Mode With Scheduling

Auki 1.2, an updated version of the quick reply/compose tweak from Bensge and Surenix, has been released in Cydia.
auki is the best way to experience quick reply on your iPhone and iPod touch with meticulous design choices with what really matters most to the user. auki doesn’t stop at just quick reply, it also delivers above and beyond key features

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 Concept TV Ad [Video]

Check out this concept ad created by SET Solution for the upcoming iPhone 6.
“Do everything, everywhere, in the best way” – This is the slogan we’ve imagined for the new iPhone 6. We’ve try to make a TV Ad simple, clean, cool and stylish, hoping to recreate the atmosphere of the video by Apple! The CG iPhone 6 that we’ve modeled attempt to reflect the most realistic rumors on the web.
Take a look at the video below…

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Imo Messaging App Gets Improved Photo and Video Sharing

The Imo messaging app has been updated with improved photo and video sharing, as well as improved video call quality.
Message and call your family and friends for FREE!
Features:
– Avoid SMS and phone charges – unlimited messages and calls over your 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connection
– High-quality video and voice calls
– Group chat with friends, family, roommates and others
– Share photos and videos
– Express yourself with FREE stickers!
– Uses SSL/TLS security for chats, and encrypts voice and video calls
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - AppSilence Tweak Lets You Silence Specific Apps

AppSilence is a tweak from switchpwn that lets you silence specific apps without silencing your whole phone.
You can choose which apps to silence from the Settings menu.
AppSilence can be downloaded from the BigBoss Cydia Repository for free.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Physical iPhone 6 Mockup vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 [Photos]

Check out these photos of a physical mockup of the iPhone 6 compared to a Samsung Galaxy S5 demo unit, posted by macitynet.it.
The photos give us some perspective on how the device would compare to the competition, if it really is based on accurate schematics.
Google Translation:

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Jury Finds Samsung Guilty of Infringing Apple Patents, Awards Apple $119.6 Million in Damages

The jury has reached a verdict in the Apple vs. Samsung case ruling that Samsung infringed on two of Apple’s patents, awarding Apple $119.6 million in damages, reports Re/code.
The jury found all accused Samsung phones infringed on the first patent at issue, the ’647 quick links patent, but ruled various phones did not infringe on two others. For one other it ruled some Samsung products infringe, while others did not. Four a fifth patent, the judge had ruled that Samsung’s products infringe on the Apple patent and the jury determined that infringement was willful.
Apple had been asking for $2.2 billion in damages. The jury heard more than 50 hours of testimony and took three full days to reach a verdict.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Breakdown of iPhone Install Base Suggests Massive Upgrade Cycle This Year [Chart]

Morgan Stanley has created an iPhone install base chart that breaks down devices by generation and carrier.
The chart reveals that many iPhone users are still using the old iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S smartphones. This means that come launch of the iPhone 6, it’s possible that Apple will see a massive update cycle from all those users looking to upgrade their smaller iPhones.
Are you one of those iPhone 4 or 4S owners? Are you waiting planning to upgrade this year? Let us know in the comments!

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - SmartTap Tweak Lets You Wake Your iDevice By Double-Tapping the Screen

SmartTap is a new tweak from Elias Limneos that lets you wake your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch by double-tapping the screen. The tweak may be particularly useful for those with damaged power or home buttons.
You can also use other gestures, like slide up from the bottom or slide down from top of the screen while its off, and have it perform a different action like, unlock the device or launch a particular application. Right from your locked device with the screen being off!
SmartTap uses the digitizer sensor when the screen goes off, without keeping the screen on. Battery consumption is said to be minimal; however, a flipswitch lets you turn the tweak on or off at any time.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Acquires Micro-LED Display Company LuxVue Technology

Apple has acquired LuxVue Technology, a company that is developing micro-LED screen technologies, according to TechCrunch. The company previous raised $43 million in funding from Kleiner Perkins, iD Ventures America, and others.
LuxVue had managed to remain fairly quiet over the past few years, and what we know is that the company develops low-power, micro-LED-based displays for consumer electronics. We’ve heard Apple acquired the company to add to its hardware innovations area. Because the company is working on mirco-LED displays, this could mean that the technology could be integrated into Apple’s hardware for better battery life and screen brightness.
Notably, at Disrupt SF last year, KPCB partner John Doerr said LuxVue had “a technical breakthrough in displays.”

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Apple News
- Video Shows Real Machine Model of the iPhone 6? [Watch]

A new video has been posted by 86digi offering us the best look at a physical iPhone 6 mockup thus far. The mockup is reportedly based on “??real machine templates”.
The site says that “insiders tell us that this is 100% the appearance of the structure iPhone6.”
Notable features include:
1. A 4.7-inch display
2. Thickness reduced to 6mm
3. Back metal three-stage design with more sophisticated antenna.
4. Power button relocated to the right side.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Updates OneNote for iPhone With a New Design, Section Tabs, Office Lens, More

Microsoft has released a major update to OneNote for iPhone bringing a new design for iOS 7, section tabs, Office Lens scanner, quick notes, and the ability to create notebooks.
Harness the immense potential of your thoughts and discoveries with OneNote, your very own digital notebook. With OneNote, you can capture that flash of genius, that moment of inspiration, or that list of errands that’s too important to forget. Whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go, your notes travel with you. And you can share your notes and collaborate with others, across multiple devices!
What’s New In This Version:
• Beautiful on iOS7 – OneNote has been redesigned to feel right at home on iOS 7, and we’ve also reduced the app size by about 20%.
• Section Tabs – Now you can create, rename, and delete sections in a snap.
• Office Lens – Office Lens turns OneNote into a scanner in your pocket. Just take a picture of a document or whiteboard and Office Lens trims, enhances, then adds it to your notes. It’s like magic!
• Quick Notes – Need to jot something down quickly? No problem. Quick notes are a tap away. Just look for the + at the bottom right corner.
• Create Notebooks – You’ve been asking and we heard you. Go ahead and create as many notebooks as you want.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Drive App Gets Passcode Lock Feature

The Google Drive app has been updated with a new passcode lock feature.
Google Drive is one safe place for all your stuff. Upload photos, videos, documents, and other files that are important to you, then access what you need wherever you go, on any device. Get going with up to 15GB of storage. Free.
Features:
– Share photos and files with friends and family
– Always have the latest version of your documents, whether at home or in the office
– Make any file available offline
– Keep photos and videos from your device in Drive so you have everything if it breaks or is lost
– Access your stuff from a new device without having to transfer or download anything
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Another Physical Mockup of the Alleged iPhone 6 [Photo]

Another physical mockup of the alleged iPhone 6 has surfaced online.
Macitynet posted a photo of the unit yesterday noting that case manufacturers use these models to test the fit of their new case designs.
The iPhone 6 will have rounded edges and the Standby button will be shifted to the right in order to ensure easy access when used with a single hand, given the increase of the display which will expand slightly on the short side of the device. We see however also two thin lines on the upper and lower edges that probably indicate a design similar to that of the iPhone, characterized by an aluminum back but broken by two bands in another material (maybe in the glass as the iPhone 5S) which should ensure proper operation of the antenna. Of note, the projection lens of the camera; the technical solution is the same as for the latest generation of iPod touch, remember, has just a protruding ring that protects the glass lens, reading to the surface of the back.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Hulu to Begin Streaming Free TV Episodes to Mobile Devices This Summer

Hulu has announced that it will start streaming free ad-supported TV episodes to mobile devices this summer.
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Across the TV industry, we’re seeing greater access to all types of content, and more ways for you, our loyal TV fans, to forge deeper connections with your favorite shows. As the way viewers consume premium TV continues to rapidly evolve, we want to evolve to be able to offer more content on even more platforms.That is why this summer, we will begin delivering a selection of ad-supported full TV episodes on mobile devices– for free. (Until now, viewers have been able to access Hulu’s free service only on the desktop). With our re-imagining of mobile viewing, we want you, our viewers, to have more access to the content you love, right at your fingertips. Additionally, later this summer, we will be launching the next generation of the Hulu Plus iPhone app.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beats Music Teases iPad App

Beats Music teased an iPad app for its streaming music service today via Twitter.
THIS JUST IN: Your favorite Music App is feeling ready to grow in size…literally…
Currently, you can download Beats Music for iPhone to get a free 7 day trial. You can subscribe with In-App Purchase for $9.99 USD (US) per month, renewing automatically (only available in the US).

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Aerial Photo Shows Apple Campus 2 Beginning to Take Shape

KCBS Sky One news and traffic reporter Ron Cervi has posted an aerial photo showing the construction progress of Apple Campus 2.
The spaceship! #ApplesNewHQ beginning to take shape.
Just a couple weeks ago we posted photos that showed demolition at the site had nearly finished. The new photo from Cervi shows some progress since then with the circular spaceship shape beginning to appear.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Sprint is Preparing a Bid to Acquire T-Mobile

Sprint is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire T-Mobile U.S. and has already met with banks to make debt arrangements, reports Bloomberg.
Sprint Chief Financial Officer Joe Euteneuer and Treasurer Greg Block met with six banks to ensure the lenders would be ready with financing structures when Sprint decides to pursue a takeover, said three of the people, asking not to named because the discussions are private. Masayoshi Son, chief executive officer of SoftBank Corp. (9984), which owns about 80 percent of Sprint, is expected to make a formal bid in June or July, one of the people said.
Regulators have expressed concerns about the deal; however, Son and his team are building an argument that they hope will convince the FCC and DOJ to allow the acquisition.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung: 'We Don't Think We Owe Apple a Nickel'

Samsung said it doesn’t believe it owes Apple a nickel and that there will be dancing in the streets of Cupertino if the jury awards them even $100 million, during closing arguments in the Apple vs. Samsung trial.
Apple told the jury that anything short of a massive award for damages would validate Samsung’s ‘illegal strategy’ to copy the features of the iPhone, reports the WSJ. Apple is seeking $2.2 billion in damages from Samsung.
“We don’t think we owe Apple a nickel,” said John Quinn, a Samsung lawyer. “They’ll be dancing in the streets of Cupertino if you give them $100 million.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Announces Anonymous Login, Updated Facebook Login

Facebook has announced Anonymous Login, a new way to log into apps without sharing any personal information; as well as, a new version of Facebook Login with better privacy controls.
People tell us they’re sometimes worried about sharing information with apps and want more choice and control over what personal information apps receive. Today’s announcements put power and control squarely in people’s hands.
Anonymous Login
Anonymous Login lets people log in to apps so they don’t have to remember usernames and passwords, but it doesn’t share personal information from Facebook. People can decide later if they want to share any additional information, once they understand more about the app.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - GT Advanced Has Already Begun Shipping Sapphire to Apple Partners in China

GT Advanced has already begun shipping sapphire to Apple partners in China, according to a new reports from Matt Margolis and UBS.
Back in January, Margolis reported that not only does Apple plan to use sapphire glass for the iPhone 6 but that it could even function as a solar charging panel to improve battery life.
If you follow the Obscure Analyst, you would already know GT turned on 140 furnaces on January 10th, 2014 and UBS checks indicate that the “Quick Start 140” furnaces made their first delivery of sapphire ingot in to one of Apple’s partners in China who will make the sapphire covers. A sapphire ingot is a sapphire that is “cored” out of the boule that will need to be sliced into sapphire screens. UBS indicated that 2,200 kg of sapphire ingots were shipped to China for processing. I am estimating that approximately 100,000 to 115,000 sapphire screens could be produced from 2,200 kg of sapphire ingots. GT’s selling price per screen based on the information provided is falling into the range of $8.50 to $10 per screen.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Demos a Motion Sensing Mechanical Keyboard [Video]

Microsoft has released a new video demonstrating a motion sensing mechanical keyboard.
The keyboard blends traditional typing with motion based gestures, letting your hands remain in the home position on the keyboard. Hover gestures above the keyboard let you switch between applications. Navigating documents is possible using core swipes and pinch-to-zoom.
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We present a new type of augmented mechanical keyboard, sensing rich and expressive motion gestures performed both on and directly above the device. A low-resolution matrix of infrared (IR) proximity sensors is interspersed with the keys of a regular mechanical keyboard. This results in coarse but high frame-rate motion data.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Posts New Videos Touting Galaxy S5 Over iPhone 5s

Samsung has posted a series of new videos touting the features of the Galaxy S5 over the iPhone 5s.
Take a look below…

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New 'Google Sheets' Spreadsheets App Released for iOS

Google has released ‘Google Sheets’, a new spreadsheets app for iOS. This follows the release of a Google Docs app for iOS. You can check out that app here. Both apps were first spotted by iClarified.
Create, edit & collaborate with others on spreadsheets from your iPod, iPhone, or iPad with the free Google Sheets app.
Features:
– Create new spreadsheets or open and edit any that you started on the web or another device.
– Share spreadsheets and work together with others in the same spreadsheet at the same time
– Get stuff done anytime–even without an internet connection
– Format cells, enter/sort data, perform various sheet operations, and more
– Never worry about losing your work–everything is automatically saved as you type
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Apple News
- Microsoft's First Nokia Ad: 'Not Like Everybody Else' [Video]

Microsoft has posted its first Nokia ad following the acquisition of the company’s devices and services business.
The ad is entitled, ‘Not Like Everybody Else’. It focuses around a user wearing colorful yellow and red clothing and using a yellow Lumia smartphone who stands out from his black and white environment.
Today, everything just became a lot more colorful. You can read more about Nokia Devices and Services coming together with Microsoft here

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Kantar: Apple Regained Ground in the First Quarter of 2014 [Chart]

The latest smartphone sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has Apple regaining some ground due to the strong performance of the iPhone 5s.
In Europe, Android remains the top OS with 70.7% of the market. Apple holds second with 19.2% and Windows comes in third with 8.1%.
Dominic Sunnebo, strategic insight director at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, comments: “Apple regained ground in the first quarter of 2014, primarily due to the strong performance of the iPhone 5S, growing its sales share in Europe, Japan and Australia. By contrast, Windows had a tough start to the year as a result of its entry-level Nokia models facing fierce competition from low-end Motorola, LG and Samsung Android smartphones.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google's Self Driving Car is Now Mastering City Street Driving [Video]

Google announced today that it’s shifted the focus of the Google self-driving car project onto mastering city street driving.
Since our last update, we’ve logged thousands of miles on the streets of our hometown of Mountain View, Calif. A mile of city driving is much more complex than a mile of freeway driving, with hundreds of different objects moving according to different rules of the road in a small area. We’ve improved our software so it can detect hundreds of distinct objects simultaneously—pedestrians, buses, a stop sign held up by a crossing guard, or a cyclist making gestures that indicate a possible turn. A self-driving vehicle can pay attention to all of these things in a way that a human physically can’t—and it never gets tired or distracted.
Google says that what looks chaotic and random on a city street is actually fairly predictable to a computer. They’ve built software models for thousands of different situations; however, there are still many more to solve.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Skype Group Video Calling is Now Free for Mac, Windows, Xbox

Skype has announced that group video calling is now free for Mac, Windows, and Xbox users.
For the last few years, we’ve offered group video calling to Premium users on Windows desktop and Mac and more recently Xbox One. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re making group video calling free – for all users on these platforms. And, in the future, we’ll be enabling group video calling for all our users across more platforms – at no cost.
You can download Skype for Mac from the link below…

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NYTimes App Now Lets You Read Comments, Gets New Section Called 'The Upshot'

The NYTimes app has been updated with a redesigned Times Video section, a new section called ‘The Upshot’, and the ability to read comments on articles.
Experience The Times’s award-winning journalism, elegantly designed with enhanced imagery and multimedia and streamlined navigation. The NYTimes app also includes our International Edition with global news and cultural content from our 50 bureaus around the world.
App Features:
• Watch exclusive videos and browse our award-winning photographs
• Breaking news notifications — be the first to read about events as soon as they occur
• Read the latest news with automatic background refresh
• Save articles to revisit later on any device
• Customize your sections list and add your favorite blogs for easy access
• Share articles, photos and videos through Facebook, Twitter, email, SMS and AirDrop
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Siri vs. Google Now vs. Cortana [Video]

Here’s a video comparison of Siri vs. Google Now vs. Cortana, the digital personal assistants for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
The video was posted by Windows Phone Central. More information about Windows Phone 8.1 and Cortana can be found here.
Take a look below and let us know which one you like best in the comments!

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Airbnb App Gets Speed Improvements, Directions to Listings

The Airbnb app has been updated with speed improvements and directions to listings if provided by the host.
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 450,000 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 - Bluelounge Launches 'Jimi' USB Port Extension for iMac

Bluelounge has launched Jimi – a USB port extension that helps users access the back USB port of their iMac from the front of their monitor. Jimi is a J-shaped extension that eliminates the need to strain to reach the USB port at the back of the iMac, but rather, brings it forward so that it’s within reach and easy to access.
“Jimi was designed to enhance the user experience with the new iMac,” said Dominic Symons, Creative Director and Founder of Bluelounge. “We work on iMacs in the studio and kept finding that we’d have to stand or turn the monitor to access the back USB – then we thought – ah ha! And Jimi was born.”
Simply plug Jimi into the USB port at the back of the iMac and extend the bottom of the “J” to snap into place along the bottom vent of the computer. Jimi is exclusively designed for the iMac Slim Aluminium Unibody model (released November 2012) or later.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Scam Targets Homeless and Poor to Buy On-Contract iPhones From Apple Store [Video]

Denver’s 9News has uncovered a scam that targets the homeless and poor, convincing them to sign contracts for iPhones that are then turned over to someone else.
9Wants to Know has learned men cruise around homeless shelters, the 16th Street Mall, and plasma donation clinics in an effort to find people desperate for money. The men will drive victims to Apple stores and convince them to sign numerous contracts for numerous iPhones. Victims will then be paid $100 or more in exchange for several iPhones.
The iPhones can be unlocked and sold on the international market for more than $700 dollars each. Victims tell 9Wants to Know they were told by organizers they can just cancel contracts at any time to avoid paying monthly fees and penalties.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - TapToUnlock7 Tweak Lets You Unlock Your iDevice With a Single Tap of a Customizable Button

TapToUnlock7 is an iOS 7 tweak from drewsdunne that lets you unlock your iDevice with a single tap of a customizable button.
Are you tired of long, tedious motion of sliding your thumb across the screen? Well no worries, that is gone with TapToUnlock7! Create a custom button for unlocking your iDevice and give that thumb a break!
Customizable Button:
– Change the color
– Change the text
– Add/Remove border
– Use an image as the button
– Change height and width
– Change text font size
– Change opacity
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Transcend Launches New JetDrive SSD Upgrade Kits for the MacBook Air, Retina MacBook Pro

Transcend has announced the launch of its JetDrive SSD Upgrade Kits for the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro. The JetDrive Upgrade Kits are ideal for anyone looking to enhance the performance and capacity of their MacBook system, and includes an easy-to-use drive enclosure for converting the original SSD or HDD into a new USB 3.0 portable storage device.
Faster Performance and Increased Storage
Built on the next-generation SATA III 6 Gb/s interface to achieve lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 560 MB/s, upgrading to a Transcend JetDrive SSD translates into faster system boot up and application launch times, while offering the lag-free responsiveness and stability necessary for data-intensive computing and advanced gaming. Moreover, the newly-released SSDs are available in capacities of up to 960 GB, offering the perfect combination of speed and high-density storage.SSD Upgrade Kit – Sleek USB 3.0 External Enclosure
For added value, JetDrive SSDs come bundled with all the tools necessary to facilitate the upgrade process and an elegant USB 3.0 external drive enclosure aesthetically designed to look like a natural extension of the MacBook system. In just a few simple steps, the original, factory-installed SSD or HDD can be transformed into a sleek new USB 3.0 external storage device to store and backup documents, photos, music, and movies. The enclosure is made of durable aluminum. The result is a design that is sturdy yet ultra light and easy to carry, and includes a handy travel pouch to protect the drive against scratches during transport.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Launches iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Button Replacement Program

Apple has launched an ‘iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Button Replacement Program’ after determining that the sleep/wake button mechanism on a small percentage of iPhone 5 models may stop working or work intermittently.
Apple will replace the sleep/wake button mechanism, free of charge, on iPhone 5 models that exhibit this issue and have a qualifying serial number.
If your sleep/wake button isn’t working properly, you can enter your iPhone 5 serial number at the link below to see if it qualifies for the program. As of April 25, 2014, the replacement process will be available in the U.S. and Canada. In other countries, it will be available as of May 2, 2014.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Concept Video Shows Some of the Rumored Features for iOS 8

Check out this new video by TechRadar that shows some of the new features rumored for iOS 8.
iOS 8 is coming. With a host of new features tipped, including alleged support for an iWatch, could Apple be set to reveal an OS perfectly tailored for the iPhone 6?
The video showcases new Preview, TextEdit, and Tips apps, a new Notification Center, Healthbook, Siri with Shazam, CarPlay with DriveMode, and more.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iOS 7.1 Code Hints at Touch ID for Future iPads

Pierre Blazquez has found references in iOS 7.1 that suggest the iPad will be getting Touch ID support.
I’ve just found a reference to the iPad family in Touch ID’s resources… #TouchID on the new #iPad?
While the addition of a fingerprint scanner to the iPad was very likely, Blazquez also discovered that the Apple TV could be getting Siri support. He posted evidence of references to Siri for Apple TV in iOS 7.1 just two days ago.

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Apple News
- Apple Posts New 'Better' Video Highlighting Efforts to Reduce Its Impact on the Environment

Apple has posted a new video narrated by Tim Cook that details efforts to reduce its impact on the environment and ‘leave the world better than we found it’.
At Apple, we strive to reduce our impact on climate change, find ways to use greener materials and conserve resources for future generations. This video was shot on location at Apple Facilities. Now more than ever, we will work to leave the world better than we found it.
You can learn more about Apple’s environmental efforts at the link.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 Pro Concept With iController for Gaming [Video]

Sahanan Yogarasa has created a new iPhone 6 Pro concept that features an iController accessory for gaming.
The smartphone itself is imagined to feature an Apple A9 chip, iOS 8, a 16MP camera and 3MP FaceTime camera, a heart rate monitor, and more. The controller has the ability project video games, films, and a keyboard.
While this is just a concept, Apple did add support for gaming controllers in iOS 7. Do you think the company should produce its own accessory? Let us know in the comments!

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - First Generation Apple TV Owners Report Difficulties Connecting to iTunes

First generation Apple TV owners are reporting difficulties connecting to iTunes on their device. A growing thread on Apple Support Communities details the problem.
Here’s a sample complaint from georgevargas:
Accessing the Internet works. The Trailers option flickers off when selected but if I am quick enough I can access it. The trailers will stutter, pause and lag. No access to the iTunes Store at all for movies, tv shows, or podcast. Youtube works without a problem. I unpluged the AppleTv twice, and restared it with the remote once. All is not well.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - A Look Inside Google's Top-Secret Research Laboratory [Video]

Fast Company has been granted a rare look inside Google’s top-secret research laboratory, “where ‘moonshots’ trump real-world feasibility, and failure is openly encouraged.”
Rich DeVaul, head of Google X’s Rapid Evaluation team says, “If we can get to a no quickly on an idea, that’s almost as good as getting to a yes.”
Take a look at the video below to see how the team works together to test a new idea.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Amazon Fire TV Adds Hulu Plus, Crackle, and Showtime as Voice Search Partners

Amazon has announced that Hulu Plus, Crackle, and SHOWTIME ANYTIME are joining VEVO in integrating their full catalogs into Fire TV’s unified voice search.
“We’re excited and energized by the momentum we’re seeing with Fire TV,” said Dave Limp, Vice President, Amazon Devices. “Customers are telling us they love it, developers are building for it, and we’re working hard to expand existing features and build new ones. We’re thrilled to have Hulu Plus, Crackle, and SHOWTIME integrating their full selection of movies and TV shows into Fire TV’s unified voice search.”
Amazon also reveal that there are new games and services coming from Telltale Games, Halfbrick, Pixowl, Disney Interactive, Minority Media, Paradox Interactive, Gaiam, AllRecipes, and Twitch.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Analysts Estimate Apple Sold 4 Million Macs Last Quarter [Chart]

Fortune has compiled an average estimate for the number of Macs sold last quarter from professional and amateur analysts. At 12% the Mac is now Apple’s third biggest money maker, after the iPhone at 52% and iPad at 20%.
Estimates indicate that after four quarters with year-over-year declines the Mac may have finally see some year-over-year growth.
Although a third of the 33 analysts we’ve heard from so far — 13 amateurs and 20 Wall Street professionals — think Apple will report another decline in unit sales next week, two thirds believe sales actually rose year over year. The average analyst’s estimate is just over 4 million Macs, a 2.8% increase over the same quarter last year. The pros (at 4.1 million) are slightly — but only slightly — more bullish than the amateurs (4 million) this time around.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beats Music App Gets Updated With Offline Mode, In-App Subscriptions, Artist Offers, More

The Beats Music app has been updated with an offline mode, in-app subscriptions, artist offers, and more.
Beats Music is a new kind of streaming service that combines the best music experts and technology to always deliver you the right music at the right time. All you have to do is hit play. Access over 20 million songs, from every genre. Listen instantly or save to your device to listen to offline.
JUST FOR YOU
Your first stop for music that’s right for you. A mix of albums and playlists that have been handpicked by our music experts are always ready and waiting just for you.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - VLC for iOS Gets Folders for Media, Support for Password Protected HTTP Streams, More

VLC, a media player for iOS, has been updated with folders for media, support for password protected HTTP streams, an option to disable gestures, bold subtitles, and more.
VLC for iOS is a port of the free VLC media player to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
It can play all your movies and shows in most formats directly without conversion.
It allows file synchronization with Dropbox, GDrive, iTunes, direct download and through an embedded upload web server as well as streaming from UPnP media servers.What’s New In This Version:
This version adds:
* Folders for media
* Support for password protected HTTP streams
* An option to disable playback control gestures
* An option to use bold subtitles
* Better UPnP detection
* Support for m4b, caf, oma, w64 audio and mxg video files
* New translations to Latvian, Romanian and British English
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Messenger Gets Updated With the Ability to Create Groups and Forward Messages

Facebook has released an update to the Facebook Messenger app that brings the ability to create groups for the people you message most and the ability to forward messages and photos to someone who isn’t in the conversation.
Messenger is a fast, free and reliable way to stay in touch. It’s just like texting, but you don’t have to pay for every message (it works with your data plan).
Features:
? Get to your messages without opening Facebook.
? Bring your conversations to life with stickers.
? Send photos privately.
? Have group conversations and make plans on the go.
? Text your phone contacts, even if you’re not Facebook friends.
? Share your location so people know when you’re nearby.
? Record voice messages.
? Make free calls, even to friends in other countries.
? Know when people have seen your messages.
? See who’s available on Messenger and who’s active on Facebook.
? Stay logged in so you never miss a message.
? Turn off notifications when you’re working, sleeping or just need a break.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Updates Paper App With Birthdays and Events, Photo Comments, More

Facebook has updated its Paper app with birthdays and events, photo comments, group updates, new story buttons, more article covers, basic accessibility, and more.
Explore and share stories from friends and the world in immersive designs and fullscreen, distraction-free layouts. Paper includes your Facebook News Feed and sections about your favorite topics.
Features:
• Browse stories from your Facebook News Feed in beautiful new layouts.
• Customize your Paper with sections about your favorite themes and interests.
• Unfold beautifully designed article covers for news and stories from trusted sources.
• Tilt the screen to explore vivid high-resolution photos and see details up close.
• Watch fullscreen videos that come to life and fill the screen.
• Use simple, natural movements to thumb through Paper uninterrupted.
• Craft your own stories and see exactly what your posts will look like before you share them.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Newly Discovered Malware Infects Jailbroken iPhones to Steal Apple IDs and Passwords

Newly discovered malware dubbed ‘Unflod Baby Panda’ infects jailbroken iDevices in an attempt to steal your Apple ID and password.
Stefan Esser, a hacker known as i0n1c, details the malware that was discovered by reddit users.
On 17th April 2014 a malware campaign targetting users of jailbroken iPhones has been discovered and discussed by reddit users. This malware appears to have Chinese origin and comes as a library called Unflod.dylib that hooks into all running processes of jailbroken iDevices and listens to outgoing SSL connections. From these connections it tries to steal the device’s Apple-ID and corresponding password and sends them in plaintext to servers with IP addresses in control of US hosting companies for apparently Chinese customers.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked iPad Air Front Panel Features Integrated Display? [Photos]

Newly leaked photos, allegedly of the next generation iPad Air front panel, have surfaced on One More Thing.
The photos reveal an iPad front panel with an integrated display. It’s possible that rather than using a separate display panel and front panel, Apple could be looking to save previous space by integrating the two. The saved space could be used to make the iPad thinner or perhaps increase the size of the battery.
The site also notes that the connectors for the display are different than the current generation iPad Air.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New iPhone 6 Renders Based on Leaked Cases and Schematics [Images]

Martin Hajek, a designer well known for his Apple concepts, has posted new renderings of the iPhone 6 based on leaked schematics and cases.
Presenting the latest attempt at predicting the iPhone 6 future I have modelled the 4.7? and 5.7? concepts as presented by Japanese magazine ‘MacFan’ in March. On top of that (literllay) I have modelled and rendered a protective case of which some leaked images have popped up on the internet.
Hajek moved the power button to the right side of the iPhone in his design which also features rounded edges and a nearly edge-to-edge display.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Gameloft Releases 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Game for iOS

Gameloft has released the official game for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ movie.
Become the Amazing Spider-Man in this open-world adventure full of non-stop action, and face the web-slinger’s greatest challenge yet! New York is under threat from a city-wide gang war and only Spider-Man can stop it! Standing in his way are Electro and other nefarious villains. Can Spider-Man restore order and safety to the Big Apple?!
THE OFFICIAL GAME OF THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 MOVIE
• Web-sling, wall-climb and web-shoot as the fast and quick-witted Spider-Man!
• An original story expands on the highly anticipated blockbuster film!
• Go beyond the film with new characters such as Black Cat and Screwball.
• Unlock Spider-Man suits such as Symbiote Spider-Man and Iron Spider-Man!
• Face off against famous villains such as Venom, the Green Goblin, Electro, and Kraven the Hunter!
• High-quality voice acting and cinematic cutscenes bring the movie experience to life!
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Apple News
- Apple is Preparing iOS 7.1.1 Update, Testing iOS 8 [Chart]

Apple is preparing a new version of its mobile operating system to fix bugs with iOS 7.1, according to 9to5Mac.
Numerous visits to 9to5Mac from areas surrounding Apple’s campus on devices running iOS 7.1.1 have appeared in our analytics. The increase in views likely indicates that the bug fix update will come over-the-air to iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches in the near future.
The site also noticed an increase in visits from users running iOS 8 as Apple ramps up the new version for debut at WWDC.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple is Now Selling Refurbished Retina Display iPad Minis for $339

Apple has begun selling refurbished iPad minis with Retina display starting at $339.
The device was first released in October 2013, starting at $399. Buying the refurbished model saves you $60 on the 16GB Wi-Fi version. The 32GB Wi-Fi version is discounted from $499 to $419, a savings of $80 and the 64GB Wi-Fi version is discounted from $599 to $509, savings of $90.
Currently there are no cellular versions listed in Apple’s Refurbished Store. Hit the link to check availability.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Twitterrific 5 App Gets Edit Tweet Action, Improved Launch Times, Other Improvements

Twitterrific 5 has been updated with a new Edit Tweet action, improved launch times, and other improvements.
Now with live streaming of tweets, Twitterrific is the award-winning, elegant Twitter client that’s easy to understand and a delight to use. The unified timeline lets you browse mentions and direct messages from a single view and the new theme panel enables you to tailor the way tweets are displayed. Quickly respond to tweets, change accounts or view conversation threads with minimum effort using gestures. Robust VoiceOver support means Twitterrific is accessible for users with vision impairments.
FEATURES
• Universal app for iPhone and iPad
• All-new user interface designed for the latest OS
• Live streaming of timelines over wifi
• Native push notifications
• List management support
• VoiceOver support
• Browse recent favs, RT’s & new followers via Today view
• Background fetching of tweets
• Powerful gestures for quick control
• Automatic switch to Dark theme at night
• Filter your timeline by muffling hashtags, users, or URLs
• Timeline syncing using iCloud or Tweet Marker
• Optimized for smooth, fast performance
• Unified, color-coded timeline for easy reference
• Customizable theme control for fonts, colors and avatars
• Unread indicators for tweets and timelines
• Easy account switching
• Open timeline links directly in Safari or Chrome
• Many picture services: Twitter, Img.ly, Droplr and more
• Share discussions via email or Storify
• Image previews displayed in timeline
• Attach and view location on tweets
• Native RT & RT with Comment
• Twitter, People & History searches
• Discussion views for threads of tweets and direct messages
• Pinnable sidebar (iPad version)
• Bookmark using Safari Reading List, Instapaper, Pocket, & Pinboard
• Simplified in-app reading mode via Instapaper or Readability
• Translates tweets into your own language
• Advanced gap detection
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Marissa Mayer Wants Apple to Drop Google and Default to Yahoo for Search

Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, is focused on building a viable mobile search engine and monetization platform and getting Apple to use Yahoo as its default search engine, according to Re/code. Currently, Google is the default search engine on Apple’s mobile devices; however, you can choose to switch to Yahoo if you so desire.
A number of Yahoo insiders I have talked to said her plan to pitch Apple on the idea as its marquee mobile search partner is far along. The company has prepared detailed decks, including images of what such a search product would look like, and hopes to present them to Apple execs. That has not happened as yet officially and no deal is imminent — it’s just the big honking goal of the new Yahoo effort, said sources.
“This is the aim of the whole effort here, to grab the pole position in iOS search,” said one person working on the effort. “It will take more than pretty pictures, though, to convince Apple to give up Google, given its focus on consumer experience being top-notch. But Marissa wants it very badly.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Partner With Shazam to Bring Music Identification Feature to iOS?

Apple is reportedly planning to bring a new music identification feature to iOS that will be powered by Shazam, reports Bloomberg. Shazam’s popular app for iOS can quickly determine which song is playing using the built-in microphone.
The song-identification feature will be integrated into the mobile software in the same way that Twitter Inc. (TWTR)’s service is currently incorporated, meaning consumers don’t need to separately download it. Among the ways it can be used will be through Apple’s voice-activated search feature, Siri. An iPhone user will be able to say something like “what song is playing,” to find out the tune’s details, one person said. The song-matching feature could boost Shazam, whose app was an early hit and has steered millions of song downloads through iTunes.
Apple is making attempts to boost the performance of iTunes as downloads have recently slowed. It’s been reported that Apple may even move to a subscription based model or release an iTunes app for Android.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Boost Buyback Plan by $30 Million?

Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi says he expects Apple to boost its stock buyback plan when it reports earnings next week, according to MarketWatch.
Sacconaghi said that shareholders “are looking for Apple to provide a framework and commitment for capital return.”
“We believe that Apple may add $30 billion to its current repurchase plans through year end calendar year 2015.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Drop, Slide, Dunk Test: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs iPhone 5s vs HTC One M8 vs Nexus 5 [Video]

SquareTrade has posted a video drop, slide, and dunk test comparing the Samsung Galaxy S5, Apple iPhone 5s, HTC One M8, and Google Nexus 5 smartphones.
The company, which provides protection plans for electronic devices, also announced its Breakability Score for the Galaxy S5. The higher a device scores on a scale from 1-10, the higher the risk of it breaking due to an accident.
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Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S5 to other highly anticipated new Android phones, the HTC One (M8) and LG Nexus 5, Samsung’s latest edged out the HTC One for the victory. SquareTrade’s Breakability Score testing revealed the following:
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Anki Announces Brand New Cars & Tracks, New Race Mode

Anki has announced two new tracks, two new cars, and a new Race Mode. Anki DRIVE uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to offer a video game in the real world. Each car has been engineered to think: It knows where it is, makes decisions, and drives itself. Using your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or iPad mini you can take control of a car to play against friends or AI cars.
New Cars:
Designed by Anki and Hollywood legend Harald Belker, Corax and Hadion are the newest characters available for Anki DRIVE. Hadion is built for speed and is the only car that comes already equipped with Turbo Boost, which enables you to fly incredibly fast down the track. Corax is the ultimate warrior, with the option to mount multiple weapons. Watch out, he’s an aggressive one!Both Corax and Hadion are available today for $69 from Anki.com and will also be available in select retail stores in the coming weeks.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Corel Releases New Pinnacle Studio Video Editing App for iPhone

Corel has released a new Pinnacle Studio video editing app for the iPhone. The company also released a rebuilt version of the Pinnacle Studio iPad app.
For people who want to have true, creative movie-making power on their iPhone! Edit video, audio and photos at the speed of your creativity. Swiftly arrange your clips on the Storyboard, without giving up the precision and control of the full Timeline. Add transitions, and speed and montage effects. Create and customize titles, and build soundtracks for your movies. Enjoy 1080p output and share your movie directly to YouTube, Facebook and Box, or send your project to Pinnacle Studio for iPad (available in the App Store) to continue editing on the go!
Easily Access Your Media
• Work with any media on your device—video, audio and photos
• Capture video and photos from within the app
• Use the “Open In” feature to open compatible files from other Mail or Web apps
• Transfer projects (with media) between Pinnacle Studio for iPhone (or iPod Touch) and Pinnacle Studio for iPad using AirDrop
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Corel Releases Rebuilt Pinnacle Studio Moviemaking App for iPad

Corel has released a major update to its Pinnacle Studio app for the iPad.
Big-screen moviemaking comes to the touchscreen with Pinnacle Studio for iPad. Our leading film-editing technology brings you an easy-to-use app that enables you to quickly edit video, audio, and photos at the speed of your creativity. Swiftly arrange your clips in the Storyboard, make precision edits using the Timeline, and add high-quality transitions, effects, and a soundtrack. Enjoy 1080p output support and share your movie directly to YouTube, Facebook, Box and more—or export your project to Pinnacle Studio for the PC and continue editing with even more advanced tools.
Easily Access Your Media
– Work with any media on your device—video, audio, and photos
– Access media from external devices via an iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
– Access media from Box, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft Skydrive (in-app purchase)
– Capture video and photos from within the app
– Organize media by Albums, Events, Faces, and more
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung to Release Android Wear Smartwatch This Year

Samsung is planning to release yet another smartwatch this year; however, this one will run Android Wear, reports The Verge.
Samsung’s first attempt at putting together an advanced smartwatch based on Android, the Galaxy Gear, met with a very rough reception at the tail end of last year, and the company quickly switched to its own Tizen software for the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. In emailed comments to The Verge, Samsung has confirmed Yoon’s timeline of a 2014 release for its new smartwatch and clarified that it will indeed be using Android Wear. Together with the Gear Fit, which runs its own custom software, Samsung will soon be supporting three different operating systems for its wearable devices.
Google announced Android Wear back in March. A Developer Preview of Android Wear is already available, you can learn more about it here.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Hyundai is Bringing Apple CarPlay to the New 2015 Sonata

Hyundai has announced that it’s bringing Apple CarPlay functionality to the 2015 Sonata.
Hyundai’s latest Audio Video Navigation (AVN) systems are already recognized for their beautiful, yet intuitive interface and advanced feature set. Our engineers took advantage of the vivid eight-inch touchscreen to integrate CarPlay for an experience that iPhone users will instantly recognize. A Sonata equipped with CarPlay, lets drivers have the ability to make calls, use Maps, listen to music and access messages. With CarPlay, Siri provides drivers an eyes-free experience by responding to requests through voice commands and can be easily accessed directly through the Voice button on the steering wheel. Using a Lighting connector, CarPlay works with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5 running the latest version of iOS 7.
Hyundai is one of the first volume manufacturers to bring CarPlay to market and it will be available on 2015 Sonatas equipped with navigation later in the 2015 model year. Volvo, Mercedes, and Ferrari have also announced CarPlay equipped vehicles. For those looking to add CarPlay to their existing vehicle, Pioneer has just announced that its 2014 NEX receivers will get CarPlay support via a firmware update.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - The 8GB iPhone 5c Now Available in More Countries

Apple has released the new 8GB iPhone 5c in additional countries. The device was first announced in March 2014 and only made available in the U.K., France, Germany, Australia and China.
The cheaper 8GB model has now been spotted in six additional countries: the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
The 8GB model is selling for € 50 less than the 16GB model.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 Case Shows Repositioned Power Button [Image]

Another leaked case, allegedly for the iPhone 6, shows a repositioned power button corroborating recent rumors.
The case was posted by Nowhereelse:
Then notice the rectangular format of the volume control buttons (# 1) which differs from the format of round buttons on previous generations. Finally, unlike the cases revealed last night and as yet the rumored, the standby button of the device has been moved to one of its lateral edges (2 #).

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Apple News
- Calendars by Readdle Gets Updated iPad UI, Custom Reminders on iPhone

The Calendars app by Readdle has been updated with an improved iPad UI, smart input that supports more languages, custom reminders on the iPhone, and more.
Calendars is the most elegant and easy to use calendar application available on the App Store. It works perfectly with Google Calendar and built-in iOS Calendar. Calendars allows you to manage events both online and offline. Thanks to the unique interface you can move events simply with Drag & Drop, navigate quickly between dates, change event time and reminders rapidly with custom keyboards.
Highlights:
? Interface focused on events
Elegant and easy to use interface makes it super simple to get a quick overview of the upcoming events and tasks. You always keep your focus on what’s important; there is nothing to distract you.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - T-Mobile Abolishes Overage Penalties for All Customers

T-Mobile has announced that it is abolishing overages for all customers on T-Mobile consumer plans. The company notes that over 20 million Americans had to pay overage charges last year, amounting to over $1 billion in charges paid to the top three carriers.
“Today I’m laying down a challenge to AT&T, Verizon and Sprint to join T-Mobile in ending these outrageous overage penalties for all consumers – because it’s the right thing to do,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. “Overage fees are flat out wrong. Agree with me? Join me in putting this challenge to all the major national carriers by signing my petition on Change.org. Right here. Take one minute to be a part of this consumer movement.”
Starting in May for bills arriving in June, T-Mobile will abolish overage charges regardless of the consumer plan you’re on.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Newly Leaked iPhone 6 Mold Reveals 4.7-Inch Display? [Photo]

A newly leaked mold from inside Foxconn may reveal that the iPhone 6 will have a 4.7-inch display. The mold was posted by Nowherelese and follows several schematic and mold leaks from yesterday.
I still believe that the parts to be produced using the mold will not be molded directly into it. Some of the holes that were drilled into the block in fact serve to fix the inserts which will form a crude which is then machined housing (finishes) using a CNC milling machine. Thus, and assuming that my theory is correct, the dimensions of the box will be determined by the widest part and not the bottom of the mold.
The site superimposed an iPhone 5s to fit the mold and measured the new screen size at exactly 4.7-inches. This is exactly the size widely rumored for the next generation device.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Age of Empires: World Domination is Coming to iOS [Video]

Age of Empires: World Domination is new game set to launch on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone this summer.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Considers Raising Price of iPhone By $100

Apple has reportedly been negotiating a possible $100 price increase for the iPhone 6 with carriers, according to Jefferies analyst Peter Misek.
Initial response from carriers has been “no”; however, Misek says carriers realize that there is no other game-changing device this year and Apple may be able to negotiate a lesser increase. A $50 bump in price would offset the gross margin impact of the new device.
“The possibility may at first seem far-fetched in light of investor concerns regarding possible carrier subsidy and handset price cuts due to smartphone saturation and lack of differentiation,” Misek comments. “But we think this general lack of differentiation could be the reason why Apple may be able to get a price increase. Carriers realize that the iPhone 6 will likely be the only headline-worthy high-end phone launched this year and that they will lose subs if they do not offer it.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Auki Quick Reply/Compose Tweak Released in Cydia [Video]

Auki, a new advanced quick reply and quick compose tweak by Bensge and Surenix, has been released in Cydia.
auki is the best way to experience quick reply on your iPhone and iPod touch with meticulous design choices with what really matters most to the user. auki doesn’t stop at just quick reply, it also delivers above and beyond key features
Features:
? Quick compose
? Quick reply
? Silent mode
? Stealth mode
? Smart iMessage/SMS detection
? Custom Activations
? Video, Image/GIF support
? Landscape mode
? Group messages
? Message carryover
? Contact pictures
? Native look/integration
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photos Reveal iPhone 6 Manufacturing Molds, Chassis Schematics?

New photos have surfaced on Weibo that allegedly reveal manufacturing molds and chassis schematics for the iPhone 6.
GforGames first spotted the images. “The photos are said to come from a factory belonging to Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn, as the first set of images show very detailed drawings of the chassis for a smartphone-type device, while the second set images are said to be of the manufacturing die used for Apple’s next-generation iPhone.”
Currently, it’s predicted that Apple will release a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in September and then release an even larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 in time for the holidays.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Steve Jobs' Yacht Spotted in Ensenada, Mexico [Photos]

Steve Jobs’ yacht, christened ‘Venus’, has been spotted in Ensenada, Mexico by Cult of Mac reader Felipe Cornejo.
Known as the “Cinderella of the Pacific”, the city of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico is located 70 miles south of the United States international border, 60 minutes away from Tijuana and 90 minutes from San Diego. Ensenada is an important commercial and fishing port as well as a cruise ship port of call. The global Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, billed as the world’s largest international sailing event, begins in Newport Beach and finishes in Ensenada.
None of Jobs’ family was spotted at the site and dock workers weren’t aware that the boat was Steve Jobs’. It docked in Ensenada on April 10th 2014 at 08:04:19 UTC, according to ShipSpotting.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Firaxis Announces Civilization: Beyond Earth [Video]

Firaxis has announced Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth, a new science-fiction-themed entry into the popular Civilization series.
Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind.
As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Acquires Hydroelectric Project Close to Its Prineville Data Center

Apple has reportedly acquired a Hydroelectric Project close to its Prineville, Oregon data center, according to OregonLive.
The Bulletin newspaper in Bend first reported Apple’s interest in the 45-Mile Hydroelectric Project, which is near Haystack Reservoir, about 20 miles northwest of Prineville. It’s in a Jefferson County irrigation canal, screened from fish runs. The project’s previous owner, EBD Hydro, won $7 million in federal loan guarantees and a $1.5 million federal grant to help finance its construction. The company had planned to start work late in 2011; it’s not clear if the facility is operating yet — Apple declined comment, and EBD did not immediately responded to inquiries on the deal.
According to previous proposals, the project would generate 3 to 5 megawatts, enough to generate 2,000 to 3,500 homes. However, OreganLive notes that the project will need to go offline during the winter months when the irrigation canal is closed.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Seek Subsidies for iWatch From Health Insurance Companies?

Cowen & Co analyst Timothy Arcuri speculates that Apple could seek subsidies for its rumored iWatch from health insurance companies, similar to how wireless carriers subsidize smartphones.
“We continue to believe it is possible the product (iWatch) is backstopped by some sort of insurance subsidization model similar to the carrier subsidization model for iPhone,” writes Arcuri.
The idea is that wearing the iWatch will keep users healthier by monitoring their steps taken, calories burned, blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Ryan Petrich Teases New Version of Activator With Battery Percentage Actions

Ryan Petrich has teased a new version of Activator that features new battery percentage actions.
With this new addition, you can now set “triggers” for when your device charges or drains to a certain battery percentage level. For instance, you could have your iOS device play a ringtone when it reaches a certain battery level, or a warning sound when it drops to another level.
To access the new feature, you simply go to Activator through your settings app, tap Anywhere, then the Edit button in the top right. From there you will see both the option to set percentages for battery drains or battery charges.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Amazon to Unveil Smartphone in June With Glasses-Free 3D Display?

Amazon is preparing to release a smartphone in the second half of 2014, according to WSJ sources.
The retailer has been demonstrating versions of the handset to developers in San Francisco and its hometown Seattle in recent weeks, these people said. People briefed on the company’s plans have been told that Amazon aims to announce the phone by the end of June and begin shipping phones by the end of September, ahead of the holiday shopping season.
The company reportedly plans to distinguish its smartphone from competitors by offering a glasses-free 3D display. The device would utilize retina-tracking technology and four front-facing cameras to make images appear to be 3D.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Updates FaceTime for Mac to Resolve Connection Issues

Apple has released an update to FaceTime for Mac which resolves connection issues for Snow Leopard users.
FaceTime for Mac makes it easy to talk, smile and laugh with friends and family on their iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPod touch or Mac. Getting started is quick and easy — simply enter your Apple ID and you’re ready to go. Whether you’re talking to someone on an iPhone or on another Mac, video calls with FaceTime look great. There’s no better way to keep all your favorite faces just a click away.
What’s New In This Version:
This update resolves connection issues in FaceTime, and is recommended for all users of FaceTime on OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
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Apple News
- Analyst Details Specs for the iPhone 6, Says Apple Could Move Sleep/Wake Button to Side

In his Apple roadmap research note, KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi-Kuo details specifications for the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 and reveals that Apple may move the sleep/wake button to facilitate one-handed operation on the larger devices.
Kuo says that Apple will first release the 4.7-inch model featuring a 1334×750 326ppi display. That’s the same aspect ratio as the current iPhone 5s. The 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will get a 1920×1080 screen at 401ppi, also the same aspect ratio.
The iPhone 6 is predicted to have a new A8 processor, 1GB of RAM, a bezel that is 10 to 20% narrower, a thickness of 6.5-7.0mm (iPhone 5s is 7.6mm thick), and a NFC chip. The camera will remain 8MP with a f2.2 aperture; however, optical image stabilization will improve image quality without increasing pixel count.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff Game is Now Available on the App Store

TinyCo and FOX Entertainment have officially released their ‘Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff’ game on the App Store.
After another epic battle with the giant chicken, Peter Griffin has accidentally destroyed Quahog! Play for FREE and rally your favorite FG characters (even Meg) to save the city in a hilarious new adventure from the writers of Family Guy. Or don’t, and regret it forever!
Features:
• It’s Free! Freakin’ free? Freakin’ sweet!
• Create a living Quahog that fits enjoyably in your pants
• Unlock hilarious outfits for your characters like Mermaid Peter, Bikini-Clad Quagmire, and Rambo Lois
• Send your characters on ridiculous quests
• Keep Quahog safe from pirates, evil chickens, and other invasions
• Peterfy your town with decorations such as The Petercopter, The Peterdactyl, and The Hindenpeter
• Unlock hundreds of brand new and classic animations
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release Plethora of New Products in Q3 Including iWatch in Two Sizes, 4.7-inch iPhone, More?

KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple is set to release a plethora of new products in Q3 including revamped iPad Air and iPad mini tablets, the much anticipated iWatch in two sizes, a new 4.7-inch iPhone 6, an upgraded Apple TV, an all-new 12-inch MacBook and updates to the MacBook Pro lineup! Apple is also said to be updating the iMac in Q2 and releasing a larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 before the holidays.
“We believe the rumored iWatch will be Apple’s most important product this year, carrying much more weight than iPhone 6,” Kuo writes, adding, “as market feedback for the product should reveal whether Apple still has the ability to continue making game-changing products with Tim Cook at the helm.”
Kuo believes that Apple’s competition in the sector could be fashion brands rather than tech companies if the iWatch is successful. Kuo also said Apple’s success hinges on five key factors: replacement demand from larger iPhones; whether the new iPads’ minor upgrades will carry momentum in 2014; whether the all-new 12-inch MacBook Air will redefine the notebook user experience; how much low-price iMac can boost overall shipments; and App Store availability on Apple TV.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Dropbox Releases New Carousel Gallery App for iPhone [Video]

Dropbox has released Carousel, a new photo and video gallery app for your iPhone.
Features:
? It’s a single home for all your photos and videos, automatically organized and always with you.? Swap and share photos and videos instantly in private conversations. Save the memories your friends share with one tap.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook is Turning Off Messaging in Its Main App to Force Users Onto Facebook Messenger

Facebook is turning off messaging in its main app to force users onto the FaceBook Messenger app, notes TechCrunch.
Notifications about the change are going out to some users in Europe starting today, and they’ll have about two weeks and see multiple alerts before the requirement to download Messenger kicks in. Eventually, all Facebook users will get migrated to this new protocol. And you can bet some users are going to be angry.
When asked for comment, Facebook referred to Zuckerberg’s comment on the matter back in November:

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds Developers With New Build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 for Testing

Apple has seeded developers with a new build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 for testing. The build number is 13D38.
Focus areas include: Graphics Drivers, Audio, Safari, Mail, and Contacts & Calendar sync over USB in iTunes.
Developers can get the update from the link below…

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple VP Greg Christie to Depart After Clashing With Jonathan Ive?

Apple VP of Human Interface Greg Christie is reportedly set to depart the company after a falling out with SVP Jonathan Ive, according to 9to5Mac.
In 2012, Ive became the SVP of Human Interface (now simply ‘Design’) following the departure of Scott Forstall. Christie led software design efforts at the company, reporting to Craig Federighi; however, Ive sat in on design meetings to ‘provide leadership and direction’.
Christie’s departure reportedly stems from disagreements with Ive over the design of iOS 7.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Mark Cuban's Cyber Dust App is 'WhatsApp Meets Snapchat'

Billionaire Mark Cuban’s Cyber Dust app, described as ‘WhatsApp meets Snapchat’, is a communication app that erases your messages 30 seconds after being sent.
Cyber Dust is simply a more natural way to message. Don’t leave a trail of everything you say. Messages disappear forever after 30 seconds and cannot be traced. Stay in control of your messages! Don’t limit yourself to sending only self destructing photos when you can have entire conversations with text, photos, stickers and more!
Cuban describes why he created the app:

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Dropbox Announces Private Beta of Mailbox for Mac, Launches Mailbox for Android

Dropbox has announced a private beta of Mailbox for Mac and launched Mailbox for Android featuring a new Auto-Swipe service.
Auto-Swipe:
Auto-Swipe is a new service built directly into Mailbox that learns from your swipes and snoozes to automate common actions. Mute that thread you don’t care about, snooze messages from your friends until after work, and route receipts to a list — automatically.Starting today, Mailbox uses Dropbox to sync preferences and Auto-swipe patterns across email accounts and devices giving you a seamless experience no matter which device or email account you use.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Upcoming 'OS Experience' Tweak is a Fully-Featured Window Manager and Multitasking Switcher [Video]

Developer Evan Swick has just posted a preview of ‘OS Experience’, an upcoming tweak that brings true multitasking to your iPad.
Influenced by Mac OS X, OS Experience is a fully-featured window manager and multitasking switcher. Apps can be resized, rotated, and moved at will. The switcher also includes live previews of all running apps.
In the video below you can watch as Swick runs various apps in windowed mode, resizes them, and arranges them across multiple desktops.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - T-Mobile Announces New $40/Month Simple Starter Plan With 500MB of Data

T-Mobile has announced the first of three new initiatives, a Simple Starter value plan that offers unlimited talk and text and up to 500MB 4G LTE data and tethering for $40 a month. The plan launches on April 12th and is directed to value-conscious wireless customers, promising absolutely no data overages.
“Un-carrier is a movement, not a marketing strategy. We are freeing consumers from the predatory practices of traditional US wireless companies and that includes these plans that start with a low price and a low data limit, but then hit you with insane fees if you send one too many emails,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. “It’s wrong! And I personally want to drive those ridiculous schemes out of this industry. We will continue to be relentless and bring this forced march of change to the market every day so consumers can be creative with and enjoy the true benefits of wireless. I know we have it right and when we all are done reporting results from the first quarter – I think you’ll share my conviction.”
If you hit the 500MB, T-Mobile will prompt you to purchase a day or week pass or switch to a Simple Choice plan.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Logitech Debuts Its First Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard [Video]

Logitech has introduced the new Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 designed for the connected-TV experience. The rechargeable keyboard features backlit keys, an integrated touchpad, and advanced wireless connectivity, so you can type and click from your couch or bed – even in the dark.
“More and more consumers want an easy way to access movies, TV programs, music and photos with their PC connected to a TV,” said Charlotte Johs, global vice president of brand development for PC accessories at Logitech. “Our new Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 is designed with this setup in mind. Backlit keys and a premium aesthetic that blends into the living room make it a stand-out choice for people with connected TVs.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Marvel App Turn Sketches Into Tappable App Prototypes

Marvel, an iPhone app that turns sketches into interactive, tappable prototypes, has been updated with Dropbox support.
The Marvel iPhone app turns simple sketches on paper into interactive, tappable prototypes that allow you to demo your app ideas and share with others.
How It Works:
– Draw your app screens on paper, whiteboards (or napkins!) then take photos of each screen using the app and choose whether it’s for the iPhone or iPad.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Production of 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 to Begin in July, 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 to Enter Production in September?

Apple will reportedly start mass production of the rumored 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in July; however, production of the 5.5-inch model will reportedly begin in September, according to emsodm.
The report credits a Taiwanese newspaper for the news and says that both devices are expected to ship in the fourth quarter of 2014.
We’ve yet to see any substantial leaks from Apple’s supply chain; however, some alleged schematics have been posted online. You can check out a few renders based on those schematics here and here.

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- StoreDot Charges Smartphone Battery in 30 Seconds [Video]

At the Microsoft Think Next conference in Tel Aviv, StoreDot unveiled a prototype charger that can recharge your smartphone battery in 30 seconds, reports the WSJ. The Israeli startup was born out of the nanotechnology department at Tel Aviv University. The initial prototype was developed for the Galaxy S4; however, the company plans to make chargers for other devices as well.
StoreDot has been developing biological semiconductors, made from naturally occurring organic compounds called peptides, or short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. The technology can be used, among other things, to speed charging times, the company says.
The prototype charger is around the size of a laptop charger; however, StoreDot is working on reducing its size. Production is planned for late 2016 and the charger is expected to cost twice that of an average phone charger.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Heart Rate Sensor Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5s [Video]

A new video from macmixing compares the heart rate sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S5 with heart rate sensing apps on the Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5s.
Using the Runtastic Heart Rate Monitor app, both the Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5s were able to get a reading incredibly close to the heart rate detected by the Galaxy S5.
Take a look at the video below! You can download Runtastic from the App Store for free.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Amazon Instant Video is Updated With New Look and Feel for iOS 7

The Amazon Instant Video app has been updated with a new look and feel for iOS 7.
Watch anywhere, anytime. Get unlimited streaming of more than 40,000 movies and TV episodes, including Amazon Originals you won’t find anywhere else. It’s all included with Prime Instant Video, available at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership. You can also watch any video you rent or purchase from the more than 140,000 videos 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 more than 140,000 videos available from Amazon Instant Video.?
• Download purchased and rented videos from Your Video Library for offline viewing.?
• Watch on your Apple TV using AirPlay (requires iOS 6 or later)
• Watch on your TV using HDMI and your Apple Digital AV Adapter (requires iOS 6 or later)
• Shop more than 140,000 videos available from Amazon Instant Video on the Amazon website. ?
• Add videos to Your Watchlist from a PC, Mac, or Kindle Fire HD for later viewing on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. ?
• Subscribe to a TV Season 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 HD, PlayStation3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, or hundreds of models of connected TVs and Blu-ray players with Amazon Whispersync.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Reportedly Sampling 65-Inch OLED Panels From Korean Firm for iTV

Apple is reportedly sampling 65-inch OLED panels from an unnamed Korean firm for the iTV, according to Seoul-based IBK Securities.
The Korea Herald relays a report from analyst Lee Seung-woo who says, “The company is making 65-inch organic light-emitting diode sample panels for Apple’s iTV in collaboration with Apple.” However, “it is not certain whether Apple will use it for the mass production of its long-rumored iTV as it is still running tests.”
It was expected that Apple would launch the iTV this year; however, it has reportedly delayed the launch until 2015.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Analysis Reveals That Consumers Want Larger Displays, Cheaper Smartphones [Charts]

Apple determined that screen size and price were the reasons for the iPhone’s slowed growth rate, according to internal documents that have surfaced in the company’s new trial with Samsung.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Vimeo App Makes It Easier to Search, Add Videos to Watch Later

The Vimeo app has been updated with improvements to search, adding videos to watch later, and playback.
Vimeo for iOS 7 is the simplest way to store and share videos right from your Camera and Photos apps. It’s also a great way to watch videos on the go — enjoy instant playback, even offline.
Features:
Swipe left or right on a thumbnail to Like, Share, Watch Later, and Add to Device.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Screenshots Reveal Android TV [Images]

Leaked documents and screenshots obtained by The Verge reveal that Google is about to launch a new television effort called Android TV.
“Android TV is an entertainment interface, not a computing platform,” writes Google. “It’s all about finding and enjoying content with the least amount of friction.” It will be “cinematic, fun, fluid, and fast.”
Unlike Google TV, Android TV is more similar to the Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. It’s less ambitious and simpler. The interface consists of a set of scrolling cards that represent movies, tv shows, apps, or games. You can scroll left or right through suggestions or up and down through categories. The controller has enter, home, and back buttons for navigation and the device will support “optional” game controllers.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Demos Concept for Windows in the Car [Video]

Microsoft demoed a concept for Windows in the Car at its developer conference this week.
Similar to CarPlay, Microsoft is working on a brought-in device approach to in-vehicle-infotainment systems. Users will be able to connect their smartphone to the car and view a projection of the device on the vehicle’s display via the Mirrorlink standard.
On the start page you can see the current speed limit for the road you’re on, large buttons for common tasks (tiles), mute, view, search and settings buttons, as well as tabs, time, temperature, cell signal and your device’s battery life across the top. You can pin common tasks to the start page and swipe between pages.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - WTFJeans Launches V3 of Its iPhone Jeans With Liquid Repelling and Anti-Radiation Features [Video]

WTFJeans has launched the third version of its jeans with a pocket for your iPhone, bringing new liquid repelling and anti-radiation features.
The jeans have been completely redesigned, inside and out. The wtfPocket is inside the jeans now for a better look, and it’s lower on the thigh making it easier to get your iPhone in and out. The company abandoned the USB pocket feature because “we all use the cloud now”, and added pockets for your hands.
WTFJeans says it also improved the little details like choosing an original design with orange thread and a wild stitching pattern for the internal parts of the jeans, matching orange print, using a different colored thread on the outside of the jeans, and even making a custom branded set of buttons, with a wide concave top button to make it even easier to grab and put your jeans on, and to take them off quickly.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple's U.S. Smartphone Share Keeps Inching Higher [Charts]

Apple has again made slight gains in its U.S. smartphone share, according to the latest comScore report for February 2014.
Apple ranked as the top smartphone manufacturer with 41.3 percent OEM market share, while Google Android led as the #1 smartphone platform with 52.1 percent platform market share. Google Sites ranked as the top mobile media property, while Facebook was the top individual app.
Smartphone OEM Market Share
163.2 million people in the U.S. owned smartphones (68.2 percent mobile market penetration) during the three months ending in February, up 7 percent since November. Apple ranked as the top OEM with 41.3 percent of U.S. smartphone subscribers (up 0.1 percentage points from November). Samsung ranked second with 27 percent market share (up 1 percentage point), followed by LG with 6.8 percent (up 0.3 percentage points), Motorola with 6.3 percent and HTC with 5.4 percent.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Steve Jobs Email Reveals Apple Considered Apps, Browser, and Magic Wand for the Apple TV 2

An email that surfaced in the latest Apple vs. Samsung trial reveals that Apple was considering adding apps, a browser, and a magic wand to the Apple TV 2.
The Verge obtained the 2010 email from Steve Jobs that went over topics for a secret Top 100 meeting where Apple discussed strategies for the upcoming year with its top employees.
“Where do we go from here?” says one of the bullet points, followed by “apps, browser” and “magic wand?” as possible options. However, those suggestions could be just be riffing. In testimony in a San Jose court earlier today, marketing chief Phil Schiller noted that items from this email were just an outline, and not necessarily set in stone for the confab. That includes mention of 2011 being the “holy war with Google.” In this case, the Apple TV 2 presentation is described as an opportunity to discuss the the company’s plans to “stay in the living room game and make a great ‘must have’ accessory for iOS devices.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff Game Launches April 10th [Video]

FOX Digital Entertainment and TinyCo have announced that the ‘Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff’ game launches on the App Store and Google Play on April 10th.
After an epic battle with the Giant Chicken, the city of Quahog is left in ruins and it’s up to you to rebuild it. The brand new mobile game from the writers of Family Guy will be coming to the App Store and Google Play on April 10th! Save Quahog and interact with all your favorite Family Guy characters (even Meg) in exciting new ways with original and hilarious animations. See more in the teaser video below.
Take a look at the trailer below…

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Fingerprint Scanners: Apple iPhone 5s vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 [Video]

Check out this new video from iCrackUriDevice com that compares the fingerprint scanner on the new Samsung Galaxy S5 to the Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 5s.
The fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S5 requires a user to swipe his finger downwards over the Home button; whereas, the iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner will detect the touch of a finger on the Home button in any orientation.
The Galaxy S5 has yet to be released but pre-orders will ship out on April 8th ahead of the official April 11th release date.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple's (RED) Contributions to Fight Aids Reaches $70 Million

Apple’s contributions to fight aids via its (PRODUCT)RED merchandise has reached $70 million, according to an announcement by the charity.
Great news to end the week! Apple’s total for @RED reaches $70 MILLION. 100% goes to fight #AIDS. Thank you all for buying (APPLE)RED.
On its site, Apple details the program:

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- Samsung Galaxy S5 Features 'Best Performing Smartphone Display' Ever [Report]

DisplayMate has conducted its in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy S5 display and declared it the ‘best performing smartphone display’ they’ve ever tested.
Based on our extensive Lab tests and measurements, the Galaxy S5 is the Best performing Smartphone display that we have ever tested. It has a long list of new records for best Smartphone display performance including: Highest Brightness, Lowest Reflectance, Highest Color Accuracy, Infinite Contrast Ratio, Highest Contrast Rating in Ambient Light, and smallest Brightness Variation with Viewing Angle. The Galaxy S5 has raised the bar for top display performance up by another notch – an impressive achievement for OLED technology!
The Galaxy S5 has the same 2K 1920×1080 Full HD resolution with 432 ppi as the Galaxy S4. Rather than increasing resolution with its new flagship device, Samsung concentrated on improving the Maximum Brightness, Screen Reflectance, performance in High Ambient Light, Absolute Color Accuracy, Viewing Angles, display power efficiency, and running time on battery.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Ultrakam App Enables 2K Video Recording on the iPhone! [Video]

Ultrakam is a new app that enables 2K film resolution, timelapses, and slow motion video recording on the iPhone.
Record video 70% more pixels than HD at 24fps 2240×1672*, capture high quality timelapses at 2592×1936* in any custom interval, and record up to 10X* slow motion videos, all this while easily switching between M-JPEG or H.264 iFrame codecs for an “uncompressed” footage experience. Bring your iPhone Filmmaking one step closer to High End.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Renders Based on Leaked Schematics May Reveal New iPhone 6 Design [Photos]

New iPhone 6 renders based on schematics published by MacFan offer a glimpse at what Apple’s new smartphone might look like.
The schematics were spotted in MacFan by Mac Otakara. They detailed dimensions for both a 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch device.
Nowhereelse.fr has since commissioned popular concept designer Martin Hajek to bring the schematics to life. You can see the renders in black and white/gold below below.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Auxo 2 App Switcher Tweak to Launch on April 2 [Video]

Auxo 2, a new version of the popular app switcher tweak, has been submitted to Cydia and is scheduled to launch on April 2nd.
The first release of Auxo for iOS 6 featured a fully revamped app switcher experience that showed card-like icons instead of simply showing the app’s icon. The switcher also had updated music controls, as well as quick access to wifi, bluetooth, brightness and other settings.
Auxo 2 is coded by @QusicS and designed by @Sentry_NC. The teaser trailer below gives us a glimpse at the new tweak and reveals the release date of April 2nd.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - MLB.com At Bat Gets Updated With Support for the 2014 Season, Expanded Instant Replay

The MLB.com At Bat app has been updated with support for the 2014 season and expanded instant replay.
MLB.com At Bat – the #1 source for live baseball, MLB.com At Bat, is the official app of Major League Baseball.
NEW FOR AT BAT 14:
• Expanded Instant Replay: Access to every decisive instant replay video clip and review explanation via Gameday
• Complete app re-design to optimize your At Bat experience for iOS 7 (iPhone, iPad)
• Redesigned to deliver inline video playback
• New league-wide scoreboard functionality for single-tap expansion
• Additional regular season push notification options, including every run-scoring play (iPhone, iPad)
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Winocm to Release Dual Boot Solution for iOS [Video]

Hacker winocm has announced that he will be releasing a solution for dual-booting iOS. He revealed the news on Twitter last night.
Just days ago winocm divulged that he’s managed to hack his iPad 2 to triple boot iOS 5.1, iOS 6.1.3, and iOS 7.0.6. He posted a video to YouTube demonstrating the feat which we’ve embedded below.
KShizoku tweeted at the hacker saying, “I wish I could dual boot 6 and 7 like you ;)” to which winocm said, “You will. soon.” He also noted that the “first revision will not be user friendly at all.”

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Animated Map Shows Apple Store Openings Since 2001

With a over 400 locations worldwide, Apple Retail Stores brought in nearly $7 billion in revenue in the last quarter alone. Over 100 million people visit their stores each quarter, giving Apple the lead in the United States retail market in terms of sales per unit area.
Take a look at the map below which shows Apple opening their stores, starting in 2001. It is impressive to see how quickly Apple has been able to scale its operations across the world, especially when you consider the first stores was opened in 2001 in Tysons Corner Center mall and in Glendale, California.
via Business Insider

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

Images of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 have leaked online via @evleaks.
The leaked renders show the tablets in both black and white colors.
Notably, the date and time on all the devices is April 24th at 12:45pm. Perhaps this will be when the tablets are unveiled or launched.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Imo Messenger Gets New Minimalist Design, Major Performance Improvements, More

Imo Messenger has received a major update bringing a new minimalist design, huge performance improvements, cloud storage for media, a new photo viewing experience, and more.
Message and call your family and friends for FREE!
Features:
– Avoid SMS and phone charges – unlimited messages and calls over 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi for FREE
– High-quality video and voice calls
– Group chat with friends, family, roommates and others
– Share photos and videos
– Express yourself with FREE stickers!
– Uses SSL/TLS security for chats, and encrypts voice and video calls
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - CamText Replaces Your Messages Background With Current Camera View

CamText, a new tweak from Codyd51 and Sassoty, lets you text and walk at the same time by replacing the messages app background to the current camera view. This allows you to text and see where you are going at the same time.
CamText changes the Messages app background to the current camera view, so you can always see where you’re walking while you type! Never again will you have to worry about not seeing where you’re going while you text. No matter where you’re typing, you can always be sure you stay safe and see where you’re going.
CamText includes a flipswitch to quickly and easily toggle it on and off.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Message Box Update Enables System-Wide Facebook Chat Heads in iOS 7

Adam Bell has released a new version of Message Box that enables system-wide Facebook Chat Heads in iOS 7. To use this version of the app you will need to install Paper.
The Facebook app has Chat Heads locked down to being in-app only, this’ll help fix that! Take them out of the Facebook app and do whatever you’d like! A manual chat refresh timer is configurable in settings, though keep in mind a shorter delay will decrease battery life.
*Note* It’s much easier if you have the Facebook Messenger app either logged-out, or uninstalled. That way you won’t get confused with the push notifications.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Could Use New 5.5-Inch Display From Japan Display for the iPhone 6

Japan Display has announced the development of a 5.5-inch-wide Quad HD (WQHD) display with a resolution of 1440×2560, reports CNET.
Just two days ago, Nikkei Asian Review reported that mass production of LCD panels for the iPhone 6 will start as early as the April-June quarter at Sharp’s Kameyama factory, Japan Display’s Mobara plant, and at other LG Electronics facilities.
Paul Semenza, a SVP at NPD DisplaySearch, said it’s possible the screen could be used in the iPhone 6; however, he offered a few caveats:

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Judge Grants Class Action Status to E-Book Lawsuit Against Apple

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote has granted class action status to an e-book lawsuit against Apple for conspiring with publishers to fix e-book prices.
Cote determined the group of consumers had “more than met their burden” to allow them to sue as a group, reports Reuters. She denied Apple’s argument that the claims were too different from each other, or that some weren’t harmed because the prices of some e-books fell.
“This is a paradigmatic antitrust class action,” wrote Cote.

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Stitcher Radio for Podcasts App Has Received a Complete Redesign

The Stitcher Radio for Podcasts app has received a complete redesign bringing a slew of new features.
Listen to your favorite news, comedy, sports and talk radio shows and podcasts ON DEMAND from your iPhone or iPad. Discover the best of NPR, CNN, Fox, BBC, WSJ, Adam Carolla, Joe Rogan, Rachel Maddow, Rush Limbaugh, Fresh Air, Freakonomics, Radiolab and over 25,000 shows, podcasts and live stations. Change the way you listen to radio – on your schedule, not the schedule of traditional stations.
KEY FEATURES:
– PERSONALIZED FRONT PAGE: Stitcher’s Front Page feed delivers new episodes from your favorite shows, recommends new ones based on your listening, and keeps you up to date with news headlines. It learns what you like and puts it at your fingertips.
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