- Microsoft to Unveil Office for iPad and New Enterprise Mobility Suite Today?
Microsoft will reportedly take the wraps off Office for iPad today at an event in San Francisco, according to Mary Jo Foley for ZDNet. In addition, the company is also predicted to debut a new Enterprise Mobility Suite for large enterprise customers.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to unveil the long-rumored Microsoft Office for iPad suite on March 27. But there’s another Microsoft “suite” that I’m hearing will debut on March 27, too. That suite, a licensing bundle known as the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS), is for large enterprise customers who need to manage centrally iPads, iPhones, Android devices, Windows devices and more, according to sources of mine who’ve requested anonymity.
The suite of apps is rumored to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. A Microsoft Office 365 subscription will most likely be required. Just 10 days ago, Microsoft released OneNote for Mac for the first time.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Twitter App Update Brings Photo Tagging, Ability to Share 4 Photos in a Tweet
Twitter has revealed the new features added to its iOS app today. One is photo tagging, which lets you tag the people in your photo; the other is the ability to include up to four photos in a Tweet.
Tag up to 10 people in a photo
Tagging people in a picture makes conversations around photos fun and easy. And tagging doesn’t affect character count in the Tweet — you can tag up to 10 people in a photo and still have all 140 characters at your disposal, making it easier to connect with your friends. If you’re the one being tagged, you’ll get a notification. You can adjust notifications, as well as who can tag you, in your Settings.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iH8Sn0w Confirms Jailbreak of iOS 7.1 on iPhone 4S
Following the demonstration of an untethered iOS 7.1 jailbreak for the iPhone 4, iH8Sn0w has confirmed the jailbreak of the iPhone 4S on iOS 7.1.
Winocm posted a video demonstrating the iOS 7.1 untethered jailbreak on his Verizon iPhone 4 about a week ago. At the time iH8Sn0w commented, “@winocm does this mean I have to bust out my camera and shoot an untethered 7.1 A5 boot? :P”
While we haven’t spotted a video, iH8Sn0w confirmed that his iPhone 4S was jailbroken on iOS 7.1 today.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New York Times Announces Lower-Priced Curated NYT Now App Launching April 2nd
The New York Times announced two new subscription plans on Wednesday, including NYT Now, a lower-priced app curated for a mobile audience. The other plan called Times Premier provides access to content like Times Insider, a new feature that will aim to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at the newspaper and its journalism.
Both NYT Now and Times Premier will launch on April 2nd.
Denise Warren, EVP for Digital Products and Services, says that two additional apps – one focused on food, the other on opinion pieces — will be introduced this summer.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BlackBerry Sues Its SVP of Software to Prevent Him From Going to Work for Apple
BlackBerry sued its SVP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes preventing him from leaving the company to go work for Apple, reports iMore.
A ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reveals that Marineau-Mes began discussing the move from BlackBerry to Apple in September 2013. He was offered the position of VP of Core OS in December and accepted, giving a written resignation to BlackBerry with two months notice on December 23rd.
Unfortunately, Marineau-Mes had signed a contract promoting him to BlackBerry EVP of Platform Development and requiring him to provide six months notice of resignation.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New 4-Bay Drobo Features Enhanced Apple Time Machine Support
Connected Data has announced the release of the a new third generation 4-bay Drobo storage solution that is more affordable, three times faster than the previous release and includes new features such as USB 3.0, significantly faster rebuild times, and enhanced support for Apple’s Time Machine. The company today is also introducing a customer loyalty discount program of $50 USD off for all first and second-generation Drobo customers.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Skype for Mac 6.15 Brings Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes
Skype for Mac 6.15 has been released bringing stability improvements and bug fixes.
What’s New:
Occasionally, some users experienced crashes on launch, and others on quit. Thanks to some valuable assistance from users in the Community Forums, we’ve been able to identify the cause of these crashes. This release contains fixes for both of them.Sometimes you don’t want to be notified of every message in a long-lived conversation, and that’s why Skype for Mac has allowed you to set notifications per-conversation for many years. However, recently users on the Forums reported that these settings weren’t sticking. We’re happy to let you know this is no longer the case – this bug is fixed, and you can again use “Notification Settings…” from the “Conversations” menu to set notification keywords, etc.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Clear App to Get Reminders, New Sound Packs in Early April
Realmac has announced that the update to the Clear to-do app which will bring Reminders and the ability to customize sounds will launch in early April.
The team has been working incredibly hard to make this happen, however we also want to make reminders as intuitive as possible – and that means we’ve been constantly tweaking and refining how things work. The changes mean we’ve over-run from our (already-delayed) March launch – and we’re now looking to release the updates in early April. We know that some of you were eagerly awaiting this update, and we’re sorry to disappoint those of you expecting the update this month: we simply want to make sure everything’s just right!
Realmac will also be releasing two new sound packs with the Reminders update free to Clear+ customers and via in-app purchase for other iOS customers. Clear for Mac will get both new sound packs for free.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Twitter App Gets Updated With Enhancements to Sharing and Uploading Photos
Twitter has released an update to its iOS app that brings enhancements to sharing and uploading photos. Unfortunately, specific changes aren’t detailed. Let us know what you find in the comments!
Twitter is a free app that lets you connect with people, express yourself, and discover more about all the things you love. See what your favorite celebs and athletes are chatting about. Be the first to hear breaking news. Catch a glimpse behind the scenes at the Oscars, concerts, sporting events, and more.
Features:
Tweet your own text, photos, and video to your followers — and maybe make a few fans along the way.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Launch Retina Display MacBook Air in 2H14?
DigiTimes is the latest source to report that Apple will be launching a new Retina Display MacBook Air.
The site notes that current MacBook shipments are likely to drop 15% from 12 million units in 2013 to 9.9-10 million units in 2014. However, suppliers believe that those estimates may not be accurate due to the launch of new MacBook models.
Taiwan-based supply chain makers hold the opinion that 2014 MacBook shipments estimates may not be accurate because Apple will launch new models in the second half of 2014. Apple will reportedly launch a MacBook Air with Retina display, the makers said.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - The Secret Room Where the Original iPhone's Software Was Born [Photo]
The WSJ has posted a photo of the secret room at Apple where the original iPhone’s software was born.
The secret meeting room where most of the design decisions for the original iPhone’s software were made is “hallowed ground” to Greg Christie, who designs the software interface for Apple products and one of the first members recruited to work on the device in 2004.
The windowless room was lit by fluorescent lights hanging from the ceiling. The walls had signs of water damage from a flood in an adjacent bathroom and there were a few images put up including one of Apple’s “Think Different” posters of famous graphic designer Paul Rand and another of a large chicken running around without its head.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Dots Game is Updated With Challenges
Dots, a popular game for iOS, has been updated with Challenges.
The task is simple; connect as many same-colored dots as you can in 60 seconds.
Features:
Get competitive by connecting Twitter and Facebook to see your friends’ scores on the High Scores list. Weekly score boards reset every Sunday, giving you a chance to make it to the top! Check out Endless Mode, the no-limits, gravity shuffling mode of Dots. An un-timed, moves based mode is available; kick back and take your time while planning strategic moves. You can also prove that you are better at Dots than your friends with our local Multiplayer mode. Play a board then pass to a friend for an ultimate one on one showdown.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple is Working to Making the Emoji Character Set More Diverse
Apple is working to making the emoji character set more diverse, according to Katie Cotton, Vice President of Worldwide Corporate Communications for Apple. The current set has been criticized for having very few non-Caucasian icons to choose from.
MTV sent an email to Apple CEO Tim Cook asking him if they were planning to expand the character set.
Their email was forward to Cotton who replied:
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - How to Enable Emoji Emoticons on Your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
These are instructions on how to add the emoji icons to your iOS keyboard on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The emoji character set offers a selection of smiley faces and other icons for use in Messages.
Step One
Tap to select Settings from your SpringBoard.
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Apple News
- Apple Supplier Pegatron Posts 22% Jump in Earnings
Pegatron, the manufacturer of the Apple iPhone 5c and iPad mini, posted a 22% jump in earnings today, reports the WSJ. The increase is attributed to the company’s growing role as a supplier for Apple.
Apple has increasingly sought out production partners beyond its primary manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., also known as Foxconn, in an effort to secure production capacity for an expanding range of products. Taiwan-based Pegatron has been the main beneficiary, but Apple has also begun to work with some other manufacturers, as reported previously in The Wall Street Journal.
At an investor conference on Monday, Pegatron CEO Jason Cheng said, “While PCs will still be around, mobile devices are a faster growing sector, and we want an even balance between the different parts of our business.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iTunes Store and App Store Prices Could Increase Up to 20% in the U.K.
iTunes Store and App Store prices could increase up to 20% in the U.K. due to a new law set to be implemented in this year’s finance bill, reports The Guardian.
Chancellor George Osborne is aiming to close a tax loophole that allowed companies to charge online customers VAT at low foreign rates. At the moment, web firms such as Apple and Amazon are selling digital downloads through countries like Luxembourg, where the tax rate is as low as 3%, instead of paying the U.K.’s 20% rate.
The budget document reads:
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Looks to Automate iPhone Battery Production
Apple is planning to have the batteries for its iPhone manufactured on automated production lines starting this year, according to a DigiTimes report. The move will reduce the company’s manpower demand and other vendors are expected to follow suit.
It has already automated production lines for its Mac Pro and iMac, notes the report:
Apple has already automated its Mac Pro and iMac production lines. Other than materials and final assembly, manpower is not required for the rest of the manufacturing
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple in Talks With Comcast About Streaming Television Service?
Apple is in talks with Comcast about a streaming television service, reports the WSJ. The service would use the Apple TV set-top box and get priority service on Comcast’s network to bypass net congestion, according to sources.
The discussions between the world’s most valuable company and the nation’s largest cable provider are still in early stages and many hurdles remain. But the deal, if sealed, would mark a new level of cooperation and integration between a technology company and a cable provider to modernize TV viewing. Apple’s intention is to allow users to stream live and on-demand TV programming and digital-video recordings stored in the “cloud,” effectively taking the place of a traditional cable set-top box.
Apple has been pursing various avenues to enter TV; however, media companies and cable companies are hesitant to let Apple into their market. The company is not yet close to an agreement with Comcast who would need to make major network investments to meet Apple’s desired service quality.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Releases New Photowall for Chromecast App
Google has released a new Photowall for Chromecast app on the App Store.
Photowall for Chromecast is a new Chrome Experiment that lets people collaborate with images on the TV – using phones or tablets. Anyone can take a picture and send it to a Photowall to instantly see it on the big screen.
When you’re finished, a YouTube video of your Photowall is automatically generated.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Aria Tweak Enhances the iOS Music App With Queuing, Grids, Endless Playing, More
Aria is a new tweak that enhances the iOS Music app with queuing, grids, endless playing, and other improvements.
Aria aims to improve the user experience of the Apple’s Music app bringing some of the most wanted features, bug and annoyances fixing.
Highlights:
– Queuing: just hold down a song to get three options: play now, next, last.
– Grids: Albums and Artists can be shown as a grid.
– Now Playing view: can be customized to show an Apple’s Remote like appearance.
– Endless playing: when the current playing album (or queue) ends, shuffled playing starts
– Lyrics view: darker with a bigger font
– More: round volume knob, pink tint replacement, faster repeat mode selection, …
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Just Touch Your iPhone to Each Wall and the RoomScan App Will Draw a Floorplan [Video]
RoomScan is an app that lets you draw floor plans by just touching each wall with your iPhone.
The free version of RoomScan lets you scan walls to get the dimensions of a room; whereas, the pro version lets you add doors as you walk around and connect rooms together to create a floor plan.
Features:
• The floor plan appears in seconds, with approximate wall lengths and floor area.
• RoomScan can draw floor plans of L-shaped and complex rooms just as easily as small rectangular rooms.
• Measurements are estimated to the nearest 10cm (or half a foot if using feet).
• For super-accurate instant floor plans, use RoomScan in conjunction with a laser measure. Just tap a wall on the finished floor plan and input your measurement. RoomScan intelligently combines its own measurements with yours to create a perfect plan.
• Add doors as you walk around the room – no need to “drag and drop” them on later (RoomScan Pro only).
• Rooms are automatically connected together to create a plan of the whole floor (RoomScan Pro only).
• Choose your own custom floor plan colours (RoomScan Pro only).
• Measurements are available in metric, feet & inches and East Asian units (? / ?? / ?).
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - You Can Now Pay With Your iPhone at a Majority of Wendy's Locations in the U.S.
You can now pay with your iPhone at a majority of Wendy’s locations in the United States, reports the AFP.
Wendy’s has been testing mobile payments over the past year and now says a majority of its 5800 locations and ready to accept payments.
“If they want to come in and give us business, we want to allow them to pay the way they want to pay,” Craig Bahner, chief marketing officer for Wendy’s, said in a phone interview.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - In Q4 the iPhone 5c 'Flop' Outsold BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Every Android Flagship
Apple’s iPhone 5c which has been described as a ‘flop’ outsold BlackBerry Windows Phone, and every Android flagship device in Q4, 2013, notes AppleInsider.
Data from multiple sources, compiled by Seeking Alpha’s J. M. Manness, indicates that in the winter quarter Apple sold 31.9 million iPhone 5s units, 12.8 million iPhone 5c units, and 6.4 million iPhone 4S units. That is a ratio of about 2.5:1 for iPhone 5s:iPhone 5c sales. Clearly the iPhone 5s is the preferred device; however, lets compare that to the competition.
The iPhone 5c over doubled BlackBerry’s total smartphone sales of 6 million for the quarter. It easily beat sales of 8.2 million Nokia Windows Phone devices which account for a nearly all Windows Phone sales globally.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Insane Tests Push New Mac Pro and Final Cut Pro X to Their Limits [Video]
FCP.co has performed a series of crazy tests pushing the new Mac Pro and Final Cut Pro X to their limits.
In the first test they added 4K connected clips one on top of each other at 1 frame intervals. They stopped at 1600 connected clips. The video below shows the results of the test with 1000 clips. Impressively, the Mac Pro played the first 50 frames before looking like it was dropping frames
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - A Few Details on the Rumored 12-Inch MacBook?
A new report claims to offer a few details on the rumored 12-inch MacBook that Apple is expected to release this year. The author correctly leaked information on the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro in the past.
According to the report, the MacBook Air will be updated soon but updates to the MacBook Pro won’t occur until September.
Apple is said to be working on new 12-inch notebook that does not have a fan assembly. It’s also said to feature a new trackpad design without a mechanical button.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Twitter is Removing 'Twitter #Music' From the App Store Today
Twitter has announced that it’s pulling the ‘Twitter #music’ app from the App Store later this afternoon.
Later this afternoon, we will be removing Twitter #music from the App Store. If you have the app, it will continue to work until April 18.
We continue to experiment with new ways to bring you great content based on the music activity we see every day on Twitter.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Considers Release of iTunes Store for Android, Launch of Subscription Based Music Service
Apple is considering the release of an iTunes Store app for Android and the launch of a subscription based music streaming service, according to Billboard.
Apple has opened exploratory talks with senior label executives about the possibility of launching an on-demand streaming service that would rival Spotify and Beats Music, according to three people familiar with the talks. Apple is also thinking about adding an iTunes App for Android phones, the Google rival that has been growing faster than the iPhone, these sources said. The surprising discussions are part of a multi-pronged strategy to deal with the double-digit decline in U.S. download sales at Apple’s iTunes Music Store, the largest music retailer.
According to the report, Apple is now contemplating these options because U.S. digital album sales have started to drop. Album sales are down 13% for the week ended March 9 and track sales are down 11%.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Virgin Mobile Discounts Off-Contract iPhone 5s to $385, iPhone 5c to $315
Virgin Mobile is now offering off-contract iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c devices at a discount.
The iPhone 5s has been discounted to $385 for the 16GB version, $455 for the 32GB version, and $525 for the 64GB version.
The iPhone 5c has been discounted to $315 for the 16GB version and $385 for the 32GB version.
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Apple News
- Amazon to Release Smartphone With 6 Cameras?
Amazon is set to release its first smartphone that will feature 6 cameras within the next 3-6 months, reports Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at KGI Securities. Kuo is known for his impressive track record in predicting Apple news.
“We predict Amazon (US) will launch its own brand smartphone in 3-6 months, using the same hardware strategy as used for its e-reader and tablet,” Kuo wrote on Thursday in a note to clients obtained by BGR. “The supply chain will start stocking up materials in 2Q14 for production. We estimate required components will amount to 700k-1.2mn units, and assembly to 300-600k units. Related suppliers will start to see benefits in 2Q14.”
Kuo says the smartphone will feature six cameras, including one rear camera, one front camera, and four cameras that will be used for gesture controls. BGR says it was able to confirm this claim with its own sources.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New FireChat App Lets You Message People Even If There's No Internet or Cellular Coverage
FireChat, a new app that has just been released on the App Store, lets you chat with people around you even if there is no Internet or cellular coverage.
Whether you’re on the beach or in the subway, at a big game or a trade show, camping in the wild or at a concert, or even abroad, simply fire up the app with a friend or two and find out who else is there. Get FireChat now and be ready for the next Burning Man, Wanderlust, SXSW, Super Bowl… or create your own community anywhere and start bringing people together.
The offline chatting is made possible through iOS 7’s Multipeer Connectivity Framework.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - China Mobile Added 1 Million iPhone Users in February
China Mobile added about one million new iPhone users last month following the launch of the smartphone on its network in mid-January, reports the WSJ. China Mobile just reported its first annual decline in earnings in over ten years due to stiff competition.
Both China Mobile and Apple Inc. have high hopes for their partnership. The dominant Chinese carrier, which launched speedier fourth-generation mobile services in late December, is betting on 4G iPhones to attract new customers as competition intensifies. For Apple, the stakes are high in China. The country is the world’s largest smartphone market by shipments and the deal with China Mobile gives it access to an additional 776 million subscribers and new sale points.
“We added 1.34 million new 4G users in February and most of them are iPhone users. We are happy with the progress as we are still building our 4G network and the coverage is only available in some major cities,” China Mobile Chairman Xi Gouhua told The Wall Street Journal.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Samsung Ad Mocks iPad, Surface, and Kindle [Video]
Samsung is taking aim at all its competition in the latest ad for its Galaxy Tab Pro series of tablets.
It can do that? The Galaxy Pro series of tablets have more great features than ever, with screens that blow the competition away. To learn more about the Galaxy Tab Pro and Galaxy Note Pro, head to http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileUSA.
Samsung has been attacking Apple in its latest ads including one that ridicules the iPhone 5s display and another that another that mocks the iPad Air pencil commercial.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Next Generation Apple TV Game Controller Concept [Images]
Martin Hajek, the designer who created the recent Apple TV concept with a touchscreen remote, has released a new variation on the design which features a gaming controller.
Feedback on the original concept sparked the idea for the gaming controller, says Hajek. Apple is rumored to be bringing gaming and Bluetooth controller support to the Apple TV this month.
Take a look at the images below or click here to see the original touchscreen remote.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Yahoo Introduces Yahoo Games Network and New Yahoo Classic Games
Yahoo today introduced the Yahoo Games Network, a new platform for third-party game developers who want distribution of the Yahoo network in addition to easy onboarding services that help them authenticate players, monetize their games, provide social sharing, analytics and ongoing operational support for growth.
Yahoo also launched the new Yahoo Classic Games with design that plays seamlessly across the Web, Android devices and iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
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The new Yahoo Games Network bring the classics that we all know and love — like Yahoo Poker, Yahoo Pool, and Yahoo Bingo — in addition to other hits like KingsRoad, The Last Stand: Deadzone, Ballistic, Bingo Blingo, Rise of Mythos, Vegas World and Slotomania. We’re already working with some of the best developers in the industry like Rumble Entertainment, DreamWorks, SGN, ChangYou, Namco Bandai America, Playtika, FlowPlay, Con Artist Games and many more on web and mobile.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds Pre-Release Versions of Safari 7.0.3 and Safari 6.1.3 to Developers
Apple has seeded pre-release versions of Safari 7.0.3 for OS X Mavericks and Safari 6.1.3 for OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Lion to developers for testing.
These pre-release versions of Safari include improvements to AutoFill, Safari Push Notifications, extensions, website compatibility, and more. As always, we recommend that you test to ensure there are no compatibility issues.
Focus Areas include: General website compatibility, Safari Push Notifications, Login AutoFill, Credit Card AutoFill (OS X Mavericks only), and Extension Compatibility.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - EA Games Server Hacked to Host Phishing Site That Targeted Apple Users
An EA Games server has been hacked to host a phishing site which targets users with an Apple ID, reports Netcraft.
Two websites in the EA.com domain used the compromised server which ordinarily hosts a calendar based on WebCalendar 1.2.0. It’s believed that hackers utilized a vulnerability in the outdated version of WebCalendar to modify settings and execute arbitrary code. The phishing content was spotted in the same directory as the WebCalendar application.
The phishing site attempts to trick a victim into submitting his Apple ID and password. It then presents a second form which asks the victim to verify his full name, card number, expiration date, verification code, date of birth, phone number, mother’s maiden name, plus other details that would be useful to a fraudster. After submitting these details, the victim is redirected to the legitimate Apple ID website at https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - SEGA's Crazy Taxi Game is Free Today [Download]
SEGA is offering its Crazy Taxi game free today ahead of the official launch of the all-new Crazy Taxi: City Rush game.
Now FREE for a limited time. The all-new Crazy Taxi is coming soon. Download the original FREE today and play like crazy while you wait! Offer ends 3/19/2014.
Description:
Hey hey, come on over and have some fun with Crrrrrazy Taxi! Barrel through traffic packed streets, hurdle off parking garages, and crazy combo your way to crazy money in a wild frantic race to scare up the most fares. In Crazy Taxi, time is money, and only the craziest cabbies come out victorious.Features:
TRANSPORT BACK TO 2000
-Remastered for mobile devices based on the hugely popular Dreamcast Classic
-Rock out to original music by The Offspring and Bad ReligionFIERCE ENVIRONMENTS TO MAKE YOUR PASSENGERS GO INSANE
-Extra large hills for extra long hang time
-Parked transporters with conveniently angled ramps
-Painfully slow buses and cable cars to frustrate and annoy
-Occasional deep sea exploration opportunitiesDONT GET TOO DELIRIOUS
-Choose from 3, 5 or 10 minute game play in Arcade Mode and Original Mode
-Play in touch or tilt control modes
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iOS 7.1 is Reportedly Causing Personal Hotspot Problems
iOS 7.1 appears to be causing Personal Hotspot issues for many users, according to a growing thread on Apple’s Support Communities.
Following the update, some users have been unable to save APN settings for personal hotspots. The information can be entered into the APN fields of the Cellular Data Settings menu; however, the values do not save.
The problem has been reported by users with various devices including the iPhone 4, 4S, 5, and 5s. One report says the bug was present in all the betas leading up to the public release but never addressed.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Epic Launches Unreal Engine 4 With New Subscription Model
Epic has launched Unreal Engine 4 featuring a new subscription model of $19/month, plus 5% of gross revenue.
At the 2014 Game Developers Conference, Epic Games opened Unreal Engine 4 to the world, releasing all of its leading-edge tools, features and complete C++ source code to the development community through a new subscription model. Developers can sign up for UE4 for PC, Mac, iOS and Android by paying $19 per month, plus 5% of gross revenue resulting from any commercial products built using UE4.
“This is our complete engine, with everything Epic provides to leading game developers, priced accessibly for teams of all sizes, budgets and aspirations,” said Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Steve Jobs Shed Tears When Working on Beatles Campaign, Sobbed Over Antennagate [Video]
Allison Johnson, former head of marketing at Apple, reveals her most memorable moments working with Steve Jobs in a video interview with Behance’s Scott Belsky.
Johnson oversaw the launch of the company’s hallmark products like the iPhone and its famous campaigns like “Mac vs. PC” and “There’s an app for that.” She’s now the founder of West, a new kind of strategy and creative accelerator based in San Francisco focused on introducing new companies, products and ideas to the world.
Here is Johnson’s response when asked about her most memorable moments at Apple.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Flappy Bird Will Fly Again, But Not Soon
Dong Nguyen, the creator of Flappy Bird, has announced that he will put the game back on the App Store, but not soon.
The news comes via an exchange on Twitter.
@painfullpacman: Are u going to put flappy bird back on App Store?
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Checkmark 2 App Released With New Features and All-New Design for iOS 7 [Video]
Checkmark 2 is an update to the to-do app for iPhone that brings an all-new design for iOS 7 and new features including Lists, Location Groups, One-tap Rescheduling, and more.
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Apple News
- Microsoft Releases OneNote for Mac, Free for a Limited Time [Video]
As we previously reported, Microsoft has released OneNote for Mac as a free download from the Mac App Store.
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!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 to Feature Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity Sensors?
The iPhone 6 may come with built-in temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors, according to a chief analyst at ESM-China. Sun Chang Xu made the revelation on her Weibo account, which was relayed by GforGames.
According to Sun Chang Xu (news chief analyst at ESM-China), sources close to the matter have revealed that Apple will catch up in the “sensors department”, as the iPhone 6 will feature pressure, temperature and humidity sensors. Please note that the analyst is probably not referring to blood pressure (this feature is rumored to be implemented in Apple’s iWatch) but to atmospheric pressure.
Notably, Samsung already introduced these sensors to its smartphones with the Galaxy S4.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Launch 8GB iPhone 5c Tomorrow?
Apple will reportedly launch a new 8GB iPhone 5c tomorrow at 8:00 am, according to a leaked O2 document posted to the German Caschys Blog.
The price of the new 8GB at O2 is expected to be 509 euros. That’s 60 euros less that the price of the 16GB model which current costs 569 euros at O2.
Pricing or availability of the 8GB model in the U.S. is still unknown. Apple’s US pricing for the iPhone 5c starts at $549 for the 16GB model.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iOS 8 Healthbook App Detailed? [Images]
A new report from 9to5Mac details the functions and look of Apple’s rumored Healthbook app for iOS 8.
The site has posted complete recreations of leaked screenshots from the Healthbook which can also be seen below. You’ll notice that the new app looks a lot like the Passbook app.
Healthbook has cards for Bloodwork, Heart Rate, Hydration, Blood Pressure, Activity, Nutrition, Blood Sugar, Sleep, Respiratory Rate, Oxygen Saturation, and Weight. Tapping one of these cards opens it to reveal detailed information. For example, the Activity card shows steps taken, calories burned, and miles walked. Healthbook also has an Emergency Card that will would store the user’s name, weight, eye color, birthdate, blood type, medical information, contact information, and organ donor status. It’s possible that the Emergency Card could be accessible from the lock screen.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Yahoo to Release Another Redesign of Flickr for iOS and the Web
Yahoo is reportedly poised to release another redesign of its Flickr photo service for iOS and the web, reports Re/code.
“I have seen screenshots of the newest Flickr — not to be confused with the new Flickr from last year — and it is yet another effort to slickify the offering, put sharing front and center and remove the dreaded Yahoo tool bar above the service,” says Kara Swisher.
The new look is said to more tightly coordinate the web and mobile version. There is little white space with high focus on big photos.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked iPhone 6 Specifications: Ultra-Retina 389ppi Display, 0.22-Inches Thick, 2.6GHz A8 Processor?
Sonny Dickson, a reputable source of Apple leaks in the past, has revealed some specifications for the iPhone 6.
The specs were shared via a series of tweets on Twitter:
? iPhone 6 will be 0.22 inches thick #JustSaying
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Today we bring you two new concepts for the upcoming iPhone 6 smartphone from Apple.
The first is from TechRadar:
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Geohot Wins $150,000 for Finding ChromeOS Exploits
Geohot, the famed jailbreak hacker, has demonstrated his skills once again winning a $150,000 bounty from Google for exposing a persistent code execution vulnerability in ChromeOS.
Google recently held its Pwnium competition in which hackers are awarded for finding original and unreported exploits relying on security bugs in Chrome OS including Chrome coupled with Flash / Chrome OS kernel and firmware / default apps on Chrome OS.
Congratulations to geohot for an epic Pwnium competition win. Pinkie Pie provided a fascinating set of vulnerabilities that will be rewarded through the Chrome VRP program. Moreover, one of the bugs exploited by VUPEN on Pwn2Own affected Chrome OS.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iOS 7.1 Adoption Nears 30% [Chart]
iOS 7.1 adoption is at nearly 30% just five days after its public release, according to Mixpanel.
The chart below which was generated from 431,579,405 records reveals that iOS 7.1 is now the most installed firmware version. It has outpaced iOS 7.0.6 which 28% of users are still running and iOS 7.0.4 which is on 19% of devices.
To learn more about what’s new in iOS 7.1 click here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Bing for iPad Now Lets You Bookmark Any Webpage
Bing for iPad has been updated with the ability to bookmark all webpages, not just search results.
Keep up with trending stories, news, and images. Save the stunning daily homepage photos to use as your Wallpaper or Lock screen. Search and earn Rewards. Save and sync your bookmarks across Bing apps. Explore the world with Bing Maps.
Features:
-Enjoy beautiful daily homepage images and download them to customize your phone’s lockscreen and wallpaper.
-Swipe to the left from the homepage to view previous days’ images in case you missed them.
Sign in
-Sign in to begin earning Rewards for the searches you do in the app (US residents only), and redeem them for gift cards and other prizes.
-Sync your bookmarked News, Images, Searches, and Web pages across Bing apps.
Simple and beautiful browsing
-Stay current with traffic, weather, stock quotes, latest news, trending images, and today’s popular searches – all on your main screen.
-Easily navigate between search results and websites with multiple frames.
-Find great image search results and swipe through full-page previews and source details.
-Say your search and Bing will give you the answer.
-Bookmark the answers you find for easy access next time.
-Use the lasso tool to circle text on the page and Bing will give you search results for that term.
Maps
-Explore shops, restaurants and other places with ratings, prices, and other detailed information.
-Get walking, driving, and transit directions with current traffic conditions.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - TwitchTV Gets New Interface, Expanded Search, New iPad Player, More
TwitchTV, an app that lets you watch your favorite games, has been updated with a new cleaner interface, a new iPad player, and more.
With Twitch for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, you can watch live broadcasts of the games you love and chat with the players you follow.
Features:
• View broadcasts of top games, players and events
• Browse by game and channel name
• Fully-featured chat, including a chat-only mode
• Be alerted when the channels you follow are live
• AirPlay compatible (works in background)
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Remote Desktop App for iOS Updated With Audio Quality Improvements
The Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS has been updated with audio quality improvements.
With the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, you can connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere. Experience the power of Windows with RemoteFX in a Remote Desktop client designed to help you get your work done wherever you are.
Getting Started
In order to successfully connect to a Windows PC, please read the FAQ first at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/libr … 73015.aspxFeatures
•Access to remote resources through the Remote Desktop Gateway
•Rich multi-touch experience with remote desktop protocol (RDP) and RemoteFX supporting Windows gestures
•Secure connection to your data and applications with breakthrough Network Layer Authentication (NLA) technology
•Simple management of all remote connections from the connection center
•High quality video and sound streaming with improved compression and bandwidth usage
•Easy connection to external monitors or projectors for presentations
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple is Now Offering Refurbished iPad Airs Starting at $419
Apple is now offering refurbished iPad Air tablets starting at $419 via its Online Store.
Pricing on the refurbished devices is as follows:
? iPad Air WiFi 16GB ($419)
? iPad Air WiFi 32GB ($509)
? iPad Air WiFi 64GB ($589) [Out of Stock]
? iPad Air WiFi 128GB ($679) [Out of Stock]Unfortunately, all cellular models are currently out of stock. Pricing on those started at $529.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Flipboard Update Brings Sharing Notifications, Direct Sharing
Flipboard has been updated with enhanced sharing options that let you share via email and receive a notification when someone has shared a story with you.
Flipboard is your personal magazine. It is the most popular way to catch up on the news you care about, discover amazing things from around the world, or stay connected to the people closest to you. Now with Flipboard 2.0, you can save and collect the things you love into your own magazines like “Trips I want to take” or “Dream Homes.”
What’s New In This Version:
Find something you want to pass along on Flipboard? Now it’s easier to share the articles, photos or videos you enjoy with your friends within the app.-Share stories directly with your friends on Flipboard. Select the red profile avatar in the share menu and enter their names or email addresses. Your friends will receive the message in Flipboard and in an email.
-Receive notifications when other people on Flipboard share stories with you.
-Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Apple News
- Leaked iOS 8 Screenshots Reveal New Preview, TextEdit, Healthbook Apps? [Images]
Leaked screenshots allegedly of iOS 8 reveal new Preview, TextEdit, and Healthbook apps. The screenshots were posted to Sina Weibo and spotted by 9to5Mac.
“Even though the source of the images is absolutely uncertain, I have confirmed with several sources that these shots are legitimate,” said Mark Gurman.
Apple is said to be working on Preview and TextEdit applications for iOS that will make it easy to view files stored in iCloud. The apps apparently aren’t designed for editing files. They’re early in development but could be ready to ship with iOS 8.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Toyota Announces CarPlay Support is Coming in 2015, Then Retracts Announcement
Toyota announced on its U.K. blog that support for CarPlay was coming to Toyota vehicles in 2015; however, the announcement was quickly retracted.
The initial article was titled, “Apple CarPlay: Coming soon to a Toyota near you”. It read, “Come 2015, you’ll be able to get the iPhone experience you love in your Toyota with Apple CarPlay.”
The entire article has since been pulled and replaced with an article entitled, “Apple CarPlay: Toyota joins in-car iOS project” that reads “Apple’s CarPlay software could bring the iPhone experience to future Toyota models.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Amazon Increases Price of Amazon Prime to $99/Year
Amazon has announced that it is increasing the price of Amazon Prime to $99/year.
The following email was just sent to existing Prime customers.
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Dear,
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - How to Control Your iPhone Using Head Gestures
These are instructions on how to control your iPhone using head movements.
Step One
Launch Settings from your SpringBoard.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Verbs IM App Gets Major Update Bringing a New iOS 7 Design, Support for Jabber, Much More
The Verbs IM app has received a major update that brings a new design for iOS 7, support for the Jabber protocol, real time syncing of chat messages across devices and much more.
Verbs is a simple instant messaging app with a gorgeous interface. It’s slick, fast and it just works!
Features:
• Designed for iOS 7
• Universal app – works with both iPhone and iPad
• Supports GoogleTalk, AIM and Jabber
• Syncs conversations across devices in real time
• Use Dropbox to share files in chat
• Use iCloud to sync chat accounts across devices
• Ability to mute buddies
• Notifies when a certain buddy comes online
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Releases 'My Apps – Windows Azure Active Directory' App for iOS
Microsoft has released a new app called ‘My Apps – Windows Azure Active Directory’ for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
My Apps provides single sign-on to hundreds of cloud applications using a single user account hosted in Windows Azure Active Directory.
To use this app within your organization, contact your system administrator.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Introduces New In-App Purchase Warning in iOS 7.1
Apple has introduced a new in-app purchase warning in iOS 7.1 that informs users that there is a 15-minute window for making additional purchases without the need to re-enter their password.
The warning is display after making an in-app purchase for the first time.
It reads:
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Wallet App Now Automatically Tracks Your Online Orders
The Google Wallet app has been updated to automatically track your online orders.
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 - Paper by FiftyThree Gets a Cleaner, Brighter, Simpler Design for iOS 7
Paper by FiftyThree has been updated with a complete visual refresh of all menu components for iOS 7.
Paper is where ideas begin. It’s the easiest and most beautiful way to create on iPad. Capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes or drawings and share them across the web. Try it free—buy additional tools from the in-App Store.
MOBILE CREATION DONE RIGHT
Paper was designed from the ground up for touch and creating on the go. No fussy buttons, settings or other distractions. Paper works the way you think, like a familiar notebook or journal. Have all of your ideas with you in one place.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Tempo Smart Calendar App Gets More People Info, Ability to Set Time of Morning Alert, More
The Tempo Smart Calendar app has been updated with more people info, the ability to set the time of your Morning Alert, improved search, and more.
Tempo Smart Calendar saves you time and hassles. It finds and neatly organizes everything you need for each meeting, and gives you insights about the people and companies you’re meeting with.
Features:
• People Insights – Get the lowdown before you meet and see mutual contacts, Facebook posts, LinkedIn details, Tweets, news, Crunchbase, AngelList and more.
• Company Insights – Automatically prepared so you can see your personal network at the company and the latest news about the company.
• Hassle-free Conference Calls – Get right into the call without dialing a passcode.
• Quickly Reach Attendees – All the ways to connect neatly organized in every event and automatically kept up to date.
• Location, Directions and Drive Time – No need to look up an address, it’s already in the event.
• “Running Late” Messages – Quickly send a pre-populated text or email, and never leave them waiting
• Related Emails and Documents – All of the emails and documents that pertain to a meeting are at your fingertips.
•Keep On Top of Flights – Get your flight status, terminal, and gate in one tap.
•Send Birthday Wishes or Gifts – Post wishes to Facebook walls in one tap, or send a gift card.What’s New In This Version:
* More people info. Added Google+, Klout, Flickr and About.me to Insights.
* Set the time of your Morning Alert.
* Increased search for future events to 6 months.
* Use Facebook or LinkedIn to create a Tempo account.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Rovio's New Angry Birds Game is a Turn-Based RPG Called 'Angry Birds Epic'
Rovio is set to launch Angry Birds Epic, an adventure role-playing game with turn-based combat and an extensive crafting system, reports Kotaku.
It actually sounds pretty amazing for a mobile title. A story-driven campaign with a challenging endgame? Will there be raiding? Can birds raid things? Alfred Hitchcock certainly thought so. Sounds like crafting will be an important part of the game as well, with players making armor, potions, and weapons using resources either won in the game or purchased via real currency.
Angry Birds Epic is set to soft launch in Canada and Australia this week. Later this year the finished game will launch in the rest of the world.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Gets Final Approval for New Flagship Store in San Francisco's Union Square
Apple has received final approval for its new flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square, reports Re/code. The San Francisco Planning Commission and the city’s Board of Supervisors gave their final endorsements yesterday.
“We are thrilled that the city of San Francisco has given its final approval to begin work on our new store and public plaza, which will make a wonderful addition to Union Square and create hundreds of local jobs,” Apple spokeswoman Amy Bessette told Re/code. “Our Stockton Street store has been incredibly popular, welcoming over 13 million customers since it opened nine years ago, and we look forward to making a new home on Union Square.”
The store which is located at the corner of Stockton and Post on Union Square was initially drew complaints because it was set to destroy a historic fountain. As a result, Apple modified its design to relocate the fountain. It also added an 8-foot wide glass window that will be notched into the side wall from the ground to the roof. The most recent renders revealed two massive glass sliding doors over 44 feet tall and 23 feet wide
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Starbucks App to Get Digital Tipping and 'Shake to Pay' Features
Starbucks has announced an enhanced mobile app for iPhone which will bring new Digital Tipping and ‘Shake to Pay’ features.
Beginning March 19, customers using Starbucks App for iPhone in the U.S., U.K. and Canada will experience a streamlined design and easy access to their account and My Starbucks Rewards information. In addition, customers using the app will have the option to leave a tip at more than 7,000 company-operated Starbucks stores in the U.S.
“With more than 11 percent of transactions a week now happening with a mobile device in our stores, and nearly 10 million customers currently using our mobile app, we’re thrilled to make the digital experience even easier and more rewarding for our customers and partners,” said Adam Brotman, chief digital officer for Starbucks. “This update to the Starbucks App for iPhone is an important next step in digital innovation at Starbucks and one of the many ways we’ll expand and improve our digital experience in the months to come.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Speedtest.net App Updated With iPad Support and Landscape Mode
The Speedtest.net app, one of the most popular speed test apps in the App Store has been updated for the iPad, with the app now being universal. In addition, landscape support for both iPhone and iPad devices was introduced in today’s update as well.
Use Ookla Speedtest for easy, one-tap connection testing in under 30 seconds—accurate anywhere thanks to our global network.
– Discover your Download, Upload and Ping
– Real-time graphs show connection consistency
– Troubleshoot or verify the speed you were promised
– Track past tests with detailed reporting
– Easily share your results
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Apple News
- Samsung Posts Official Hands-On Videos for the Galaxy S5, Gear 2, Gear Fit
Samsung has posted official hands-on videos for the Galaxy S5 smartphone; as well as, the Gear 2 smartwatch and Gear Fit wearable devices.
“With a new modern design, vivid color options, advanced camera, fastest network connectivity, dedicated fitness tools and enhanced protection features, the new GALAXY S5 delivers what matters the most to users. We go hands on to take you through the latest generation of the GALAXY S series.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Skydrop Sprinkler Controller Automatically Adjusts Watering Based on the Weather
Skydrop is a sprinkler controller that adjusts watering needs based on current local weather conditions and can be managed via an iOS app.
Skydrop uses your internet connection to make landscape watering simpler and more efficient — saving you water, time and money. Simply replace an existing controller, or install it new, and wire it up using nothing more than your fingers. To get started, go through a simple setup on your device to connect it to your existing wifi network, and skydrop will begin communicating with the skydrop cloud service. The skydrop cloud service integrates weather information and makes it simple to manage your skydrop from your preferred mobile device or web browser.
For most people, the controller has a dramatic effect on how much water is used throughout the year. This can mean significant cost savings if you live in an area where water is expensive.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Realistic Concept for a 4.7-Inch iPhone Air [Video]
Sam Beckett has posted a realistic concept video for a 4.7-inch iPhone Air.
The phone is only 8% larger than the existing iPhone 5S, this increase is to accommodate the larger screen. Some extra space could be potentially utilised by reducing the width of the side bezels and by also slimming down the top and bottom of the phone frame too. The depth of the iPhone Air is 7mm, coming in 0.6mm smaller than it’s predecessor. This modest reduction in the device depth and larger increase in the width and height could help create a bigger space for the battery and other components.
The 4.7-inch screen would have a 1920×1080 resolution resulting in a pixel density of 468ppi. It uses sapphire crystal cover glass instead of Gorilla Glass for added strength and durability. Other features include an upgraded 10MP f/1.8 camera and an A8 chip.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Temple Run 2 Gets St. Patrick's Day Update
Temple Run 2 has been updated for St. Patrick’s Day with a new hat and artifacts.
The sequel to the smash hit phenomenon that took the world by storm! Temple Run redefined mobile gaming. Now get more of the exhilarating running, jumping, turning and sliding you love in Temple Run 2!
Navigate perilous cliffs, zip lines, mines and forests as you try to escape with the cursed idol. How far can you run?!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Adds iTunes Festival Channel to Apple TV Ahead of SXSW
Apple has added the iTunes Festival channel to the Apple TV ahead of the festival at SXSW.
Taking place at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, home of Austin City Limits, the iTunes Festival at SXSW is set to feature iTunes chart toppers including Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Pitbull, Keith Urban, ZEDD and more.
All five nights of the iTunes Festival will be available for free as live and on-demand streams via the iTunes Store on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC. Performances can also be seen in the iTunes Festival app on your iOS device or with Apple TV in stunning HD.
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SET Solution has created a new holographic iPhone 6 concept entitled ‘The Dream’. The phone is able to project images above the device and to the sides for multitasking.
“In this video we’ve tried to imagine some futuristic features, such as holograms, interactive screen, a new way to unlock the iPhone… Maybe we could found them in the new iPhone 6, maybe not… but one thing is for sure: dreaming is fantastic and makes life more beautiful!”
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a holographic iPhone concept. This concept from Aatma Studio was mistaken by Fox 5 News as being the iPhone 5.
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A Nielsen survey looks at the key features of mobile phones that appeal to both men and women, which aren’t always the same.
Globally, while more men gravitate toward tech-savvy mobile phone attributes like operating system (48% men vs. 41% women), battery life (48% vs. 44%), screen size (38% vs. 34%) and processor speed (41% vs. 31%) when shopping for a new device, more women are influenced by price (72% women vs. 67% men), service contract terms (27% vs. 25%) and camera capability (32% vs. 30%).
Mashable and Statista have compiled the Nielsen data into a nice chart which can be seen below.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Rovio Teases New Medieval Angry Birds Game [Video]
Rovio is teasing a new medieval themed Angry Birds game as the next ‘epic’ release for the franchise.
Perhaps the most Epic soft launch ever – whatever that means!? Starting in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Other countries to follow!
Just a month ago, Rovio announced a female Angry Birds character named Stella who will debut along with some friends this fall.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - How to Jailbreak Your iPad Air, 4, 3, 2, Mini on iOS 7 Using Evasi0n (Windows)
These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, or iPad mini on iOS 7.0 to iOS 7.0.6 (7.1 beta 1 and beta 2 work as well) using Evasi0n for Windows.
Before we begin, please make sure you have no passcode lock on your device (you can add it back after the jailbreak is applied). If you previously updated OTA, you must do a full backup then re-restore.
Step One
Connect your iPad to your computer then perform a manual backup of your iPad using these instructions.
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These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, or iPad mini on iOS 7.0 to iOS 7.0.6 (7.1 beta 1 and beta 2 work as well) using Evasi0n for Mac.
Before we begin, please make sure you have no passcode lock on your device (you can add it back after the jailbreak is applied). If you previously updated OTA, you must do a full backup then re-restore.
Step One
Connect your iPad to your computer then perform a manual backup of your iPad using these instructions.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - ReadReceiptFS Adds an iMessage Read Receipt Toggle to Control Center
ReadReceiptFS is a addon to Flipswitch from Aaron Thomas that adds an iMessage read receipt toggle to Control Center.
A read receipt flipswitch! For read receipts in Messages. Enable Flipswitch from Settings.
You can download ReadReceiptFS for free from the Big Boss Cydia Repository.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - AT&T Drops Price of Mobile Share Plan to $65/Month With 2GB of Data
AT&T has announced that starting tomorrow it’s dropping the price of its individual plan to $65 per month with 2GB of data. That’s $15 cheaper than the previously available rate.
Our best-ever pricing for individuals. AT&T Mobile Share Value plans will offer even greater value for individuals by introducing a new 2GB data plan for $65 a month.
The plan includes unlimited domestic calls, unlimited international messaging, 50GB of free cloud storage with AT&T Locker, and lets you use your device a mobile hotspot.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Pizza Hut Showcases Touchscreen Ordering Table With iPhone Integration [Video]
Pizza Hut is showcasing their concept for touchscreen table that interacts with your iPhone to improve the dine-in ordering experience.
With the help of our friends at Chaotic Moon Studios, we’re taking a look at an interactive concept table that could be the future of the Pizza Hut dine-in ordering experience. Check it out.
Notice, the guest is identified when placing his iPhone on the table. His payment information is also automatically taken from the iPhone bypassing the need to enter it before placing an order.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Gilt for iPad Redesigned With New Look, New Features
The Gilt for iPad app has been updated with a new design, new push notifications, color search, Pinterest support, and more.
Gilt provides instant access to today’s top designer labels at insider prices. Shop today’s best fashions for women, men, kids, and home all at up to 60% off—plus great local deals! App users get access to mobile-only sales, exclusive offers, and real-time notifications.
What’s New In This Version:
v4.0.1
• Addresses bug causing occasional crashes at app launch.
• Fixes issue with blank store page occasionally appearing.
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Apple News
- Leaked Video Goes Hands-On With Unreleased HTC One Plus, HTC Threatens Uploader [Video]
A lengthy video of the unreleased HTC One Plus has leaked online leading HTC to threaten the video’s poster on Twitter and reportedly fire his father.
The video, which can be seen below, walks you through some of the new features and changes to the device.
Jeff Gordon, Senior Global Online Communications Manager at HTC Corp, contacted Roshan Jamkatel, the video’s poster on Twitter saying, “It’s not going to be a good week for you, my friend. :-(“.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple CarPlay to Support Wi-Fi 'In the Near Future'
Apple’s first release of CarPlay will require connection to the car video a Lightning cable; however, Wi-Fi support is coming in the near future, reveals Volvo.
Apple CarPlay allows connection of the device to the car through a Lightning cable – with Wi-Fi coming in the near future. The connection is based on a streaming H.264 video feed that returns user input from the touchscreen. Apple CarPlay will be available in forthcoming Volvo models based on the new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), starting with the all-new Volvo XC90 later in 2014.
To learn more about CarPlay, check out the announcement. To see it in action, you can watch the Volvo demo video here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Volvo Demos Apple CarPlay in New Video [Watch]
Volvo has created a video demonstrating the new Apple CarPlay feature in its vehicles.
CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to music and access messages with just a word or a touch. Users can easily control CarPlay from the car’s native interface or just push-and-hold the voice control button on the steering wheel to activate Siri without distraction.
Vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo will premiere CarPlay to their drivers this week, while additional auto manufacturers bringing CarPlay to their drivers down the road include BMW Group, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor Company, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota Motor Corp.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Screenshots Reveal Cortana, Microsoft's Answer to Siri [Images]
Leaked screenshots of Cortana, Microsoft’s upcoming personal assistant, have surfaced online in an article by The Verge.
Cortana is a female character from the Halo game series; however, she will take the form of a circular animated icon in Windows Phone. Similar to the Siri, Cortana will let call you by a nickname of your choice.
A key part of Cortana is the ability to save information and data in a Notebook system. Notebook will allow the Cortana digital assistant to access information such as location data, behaviors, personal information, reminders, and contact information. Cortana can also track flights or other mentions in emails, allowing it to generate notifications similar to Google Now.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Posts Its First Ads for the Galaxy S5 Smartphone, Gear 2 Smartwatch [Video]
Samsung has posted its first ads for the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone and Gear 2 smartwatch.
The campaign is called “Amazing Things Happen”.
The Galaxy S5 will be available in April. Take a look below and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple SVP Peter Oppenheimer Joins Goldman Sachs Board of Directors
Apple SVP Peter Oppenheimer has joined Goldman Sachs’ Board of Directors as an independent director. Oppenheimer’s appointment expands the Board to 13 directors, 10 of whom are independent directors. He will be a member of each of the firm’s Audit, Risk, Compensation and Corporate Governance, Nominating and Public Responsibilities committees.
“Peter’s 25 years of broad experience across important industries will add a valuable perspective to our Board of Directors,” said Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and CEO. “We appreciate his willingness to serve as a director and look forward to benefitting from his judgment and counsel.”
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Mr. Oppenheimer is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Apple, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of electronic devices and related software services. Before becoming Chief Financial Officer at Apple, he was Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller from 2002 to 2004, and prior to that, from 1996 to 2002, he served first as Senior Director of Finance and Controller for the Americas, then as Vice President and Controller of Worldwide Sales and later as Vice President and Corporate Controller. Before joining Apple, from 1992 to 1996 Mr. Oppenheimer was the Divisional Chief Financial Officer of Finance, MIS, Administration and Equipment Leasing Portfolio at Automatic Data Processing, Inc., a leading provider of human capital management and integrated computing solutions, and prior to that, from 1988 to 1992 he was a consultant within the Information Technology Practice at Coopers & Lybrand, LLP.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple is Hiring Hundreds of Engineers and Managers in China to Speed Up Development of New iPhone
Apple is hiring hundreds of engineers and supply chain managers in China to speed up development of a new iPhone, reports the WSJ.
People familiar with the matter said the Cupertino, Calif., company is hiring engineers from rival smartphone maker HTC Corp. and other Taiwanese tech firms to build up teams in Shanghai and Taipei. The hiring push reflects Apple’s need for more engineers to work with Asian suppliers on developing components for coming iPhones and iPads as it plans for faster and more frequent product launches. Apple is also ramping up its number of supply-chain managers in the wake of criticism over factory conditions at some of its suppliers.
Apple has reportedly hired hundreds of new engineers and operations staff over the past two years. A hiring blitz began in mid-2013 with Apple using LinkedIn to reach out individually to engineers at HTC, Inventec, and Quanta.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Announces CarPlay, Brings iOS to the Car
Apple today announced that leading auto manufacturers are rolling out CarPlay, a smarter, safer and more fun way to use iPhone and iOS in the car.
CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to music and access messages with just a word or a touch. Users can easily control CarPlay from the car’s native interface or just push-and-hold the voice control button on the steering wheel to activate Siri without distraction.
Vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo will premiere CarPlay to their drivers this week, while additional auto manufacturers bringing CarPlay to their drivers down the road include BMW Group, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor Company, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota Motor Corp.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Intelliborn Releases IntelliScreenX 7 for iOS 7 [Video]
Intelliborn has released IntelliScreenX 7 beta for iOS 7 in the Cydia Store.
IntelliScreenX 7 integrates onto the Lock Screen and iOS 7 Notification Center, adding all of your information at a glance. ISX7 adds Swipe – a full featured windowed access to any app. From within an app or on the lockscreen.
Features:
? Email: Expand to view an entire email message. Mark the message as read, delete, or open the Mail app directly to the email. Compose emails via the compose button (long press). Also a dedicated email page so that you can view beyond Apple’s 5-10 only incoming email messages.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Images Allegedly Show Bezel-Less iPhone 6 Glass
Images have leaked online allegedly showing a bezel-less front glass panel for the iPhone 6, reports Nowhereelse. They briefly appeared on Sina Weibo before being deleted.
Recently, the Korea Herald revealed that Apple was testing a prototype iPhone with a ‘bezel-free’ display. This would allow Apple to release a larger display, as is widely expected, while minimizing the overall size of the device.
The leaked panel does have a larger display size; however, the Home button is not perfectly centered in vertical direction, making it’s authenticity questionable.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - How to Disable Curly Quotes in Mac OS X Mavericks
These are instructions on how to disable curly quotes or ‘smart quotes’ in Mac OS X.
Curly quotations can become quite a problem if you are typing code into an text editor or an app like Evernote. Luckily they can easily be disabled by following these steps.
Step One
Click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose System Preferences…
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Microsoft Ad Criticizes Macs for Not Having Touchscreen Displays [Video]
Microsoft has aired a new Windows ad that criticizes Macs for not having touchscreen displays.
Whether it’s watching the best wedding band, finding the perfect dress on Pinterest or getting stuff done with Microsoft OneNote and Excel, Windows all-in-ones give you the best of work and play. The New Windows: One experience for everything in your life.
Would you like to see the iMac or MacBook have a touchscreen display? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Apple TV to Launch 'Any Week Now'?
Apple will reportedly launch a new Apple TV with ‘significantly redesigned’ hardware ‘any week now’, according to the Financial Times.
One source familiar with Apple’s plans has told the FT that Apple is likely to introduce a new TV peripheral – but not a full TV set – before its June developer conference, as has been previously reported elsewhere. The significantly redesigned hardware will include greater support for video games, already a popular pastime on its iPhones and iPads, as well as other new features which could include bringing its App Store to the TV set for the first time.
The release, which was delayed from the end of last year, could come “any week now”, this source said.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Evasi0n7 1.0.7 Jailbreak Utility Released to Fix Problem With Updating Bundled Package Lists
The Evad3rs have released Evasi0n7 1.0.7, an update to the jailbreak utility that fixes a problem with updating bundled package lists.
evasi0n7 1.0.7 is now live on http://evasi0n.com – fixing problem where the bundled package lists could not be updated by Cydia.
You can find instructions on how to jailbreak your device via evasi0n7 using the iClarified Jailbreak Wizard.
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Apple News
- Apple Tops Fortune's 2014 List of World's Most Admired Companies [Chart]
Apple topped Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in 2014 for the seventh straight time.
Apple:
? Top 50 rank: 1
? Rank in Computers: 1 (Previous rank: 1)
? Overall score: 7.94
? Ticker:AAPLWhy it’s admired:
The iconic tech company known for the iPhone and other stylish and user-friendly products is back in the top spot on this year’s list, for the seventh year in a row. Apple, the most valuable brand on the planet according to Interbrand, brought in $171 billion in revenues in FY2013 and is flush with cash, but fan boys and girls (not to mention the market) are getting antsy to see its next big product. Bets are on a smartwatch or AppleTV, but the company is also reportedly turning its attention to cars and medical devices. — Erika Fry
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Instapaper Gets Send to Kindle Functionality, Improved AirPlay Integration, More
Instapaper has been updated with several new features and improvements including Send to Kindle functionality, autorenewable subscriptions, improved AirPlay integration, and more.
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.
Instapaper Core 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 - Clear To-Do List App Goes Free for 24 Hours [Download Now]
The Clear to-do list app is being offered free for 24 hours as part of Reamac’s plan to unify users on one version of its app.
The free download is intended for those who purchased Clear+; however, anyone can grab the app freely.
“To make sure as many people as possible can move to Clear, we’re going to do this twice in the next few weeks. We know this is risky – we rely on the income from Clear to run our small, independent company – and so whilst this was by no means an easy decision for us to make, we simply want to do the right thing for you, our customers.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iOS 7.0.6 Adoption Reaches 13.3% 48 Hours After Its Release [Chart]
iOS 7.0.6 which fixes a major SSL vulnerability in Apple’s mobile operating system reached 13.3% adoption in North America, 48 hours after its release, reports Chitika Insights.
Chitika says it examined tens of millions of U.S. and Canadian ad impressions from February 21st to February 23rd for the study.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NBA Game Time App Gets Classic Games, Historical Videos
The NBA Game Time app has been updated with select classic games and historical videos from past seasons.
Only NBA Game Time from Sprint brings you FREE unlimited live coverage of every NBA game. Sprint customers get free access to NBA Game Time Plus with live radio broadcasts, game video alerts and more. All FREE with an Unlimited data plan from Sprint.
Game Time (FREE) features include:
-Newly redesigned application!
-Game recap videos and alerts NEW!
-Live streaming of press conferences and other live events NEW!
-Team rosters and stats, league leaders, and league news NEW!
-Team video now available in Game Time NEW!
-Excitement Notifications – get notified when a game gets exciting at crunch time (chosen by game or team)
-Customizable Threshold Notifications – get notified when a player or team you are interested in passes a threshold in a specific game
-Twitter streams for each game – follow the social interaction of the game as it happens
– Customize to feature your favorite team
– Watch highlights from around the league
– Up to date news and info from around the league
– Game notification capabilities
– Play-by-play experience
– Stats, scores, and schedules for every NBA gameGame Time Plus features include:
– Contains all Game Time features
– Home and away live radio broadcasts of games
– Game highlights
– More video highlights from around the league including NBA TV and TNT clips
– Advertising FREE
– More news, stats, and league infoUpgrade to watch live regular-season games via NBA League Pass Mobile, features include:
– 20% discount available exclusively for Sprint customers
– Contains all Game Time and Game Time Plus features
– Watch live games via live streaming of NBA regular-season games (blackout restrictions apply)
-NEW! Listen to your home announcer!
– Full season archives
-NEW! National broadcast games now available in the archives
– Live in-game stats overlay and video chrome to switch from game to game
-NEW! League Pass push notifications of exciting games for tune in
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - The Waze App Has Been Updated to Sync With Calendar
The Waze app, now owned by Google, has been updated to sync with Calendar.
Waze is a fun, community based mapping, traffic & navigation app, 70 million strong. Join forces with other drivers nearby to outsmart traffic, save time & gas money, and improve everyone’s daily commute.
By simply driving around with Waze open, you’re already contributing tons of real-time traffic & road info to your local driving community. You can also actively report accidents, hazards, police and other events you see on the road, and get road alerts on your route too. Find the cheapest gas station along your route with community-shared fuel prices. Waze also makes it fun and simple to meet up and coordinate with friends on the road.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Soundgarden to Perform at iTunes Festival SXSW
Apple has added Soundgarden to the lineup for the iTunes Festival SXSW. Soundgarden will perform on March 13th at 11:00pm.
This is the first iTunes Festival to be held in the US. Here’s the lineup so far:
March 11th:
? 8:30pm – London Grammar
? 9:30pm – Imagine Dragons
? 11:00pm – Coldplay
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Mint Personal Finance App 3.0 Released for iOS
Intuit has released an update to its Mint Personal Finance app for iOS.
Mint.com allows you to track, budget and manage your money all in one place, so you can see where you’re spending and where you can save. Open an account, add your bank, credit, loan and retirement accounts and Mint will automatically pull in and categorize your transactions. It’s safe, secure and easy to keep your personal finances organized. Its also optimized for iOS 7!
MANAGE YOUR MONEY WHEREVER YOU ARE
• View all of your accounts including: checking, savings, credit cards, investments, and retirement.
• Mint automatically pulls in and categorizes your transactions. No need to enter your own transactions.
• Easy-to-understand graphs show you where your money is going so you get a clear picture of your spending and your net worth. (iPad only)
• Know how much you have left to spend. Mint creates a customized budget based on your actual spending.
• Add manual transactions at the time of purchase so you can track cash spending.
• Avoid late fees and monitor cash flow — get bill reminders, alerts and advice sent right to your device.
• View your data even without a wireless connection. (iPad only)
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - FCC Releases Speed Test App for iOS
The FCC has released a new Speed Test app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The FCC Speed Test app accurately measures your mobile broadband performance and displays an in-depth view of its factors (e.g. download and upload speed, latency, and packet loss).
Message From the FCC
Mobile broadband has become part of our everyday infrastructure. We hope the app helps provide greater clarity about your mobile broadband performance. Once installed, you can test your mobile broadband performance at the touch of a button. Aggregated, anonymous data will also help us build a map of mobile broadband performance across the country.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Releases Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 2.0
Apple has released Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 2.0 to enable the Mac Pro to enter Power Nap without running the fan for most Power Nap activities.
Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 2.0
This update is recommended for all Mac Pro (Late 2013) models.This update enables Mac Pro to enter Power Nap without running the fan for most Power Nap activities, and addresses a rare issue where a low-speed USB device may not be detected at boot.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Google Smartwatch Prototype by Motorola [Photos]
Photos of an early Google smartwatch prototype made by Motorola have surfaced on AndroidPolice.
We’ve decided to put a few of our cards on the table and give readers a peek at the Motorola prototype that never became a real product. According to our anonymous source, the device was allegedly going by the name Google Watch, with the official code name Gem, and fell into the Nexus category of devices. Whether a future watch will keep the codename Gem is uncertain.
The device shown in the photos below reportedly existed in 2013. It has a rubber band, a square display with a sizable bezel, a rocker button on the top, a button on the left, and a capacitive back button on the front.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - David Fincher in Talks to Direct Sony's Steve Jobs Movie
David Fincher, director of the Social Network, is in talks to direct Sony’s Steve Jobs movie that will be based on the Walter Isaacson biography, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The movie is being written by Aaron Sorkin who also wrote the Social Network.
Fincher is in early talks to helm the untitled film based on Walter Isaacson’s best-selling biography of the Apple co-founder, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. If a deal comes together, the film would reunite the director with Oscar-winning Social Network writer Aaron Sorkin, who recently finished the adaptation, and Social Network producer Scott Rudin. Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady also are producing.
Fincher is reportedly a picky director who can go years between film projects. He last directed The Girl With the Dragon Tattooin 2011 and recently finished shooting Gone Girl. Fincher is also the executive producer of House of Cards.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Releases iTunes 11.1.5
Apple has released iTunes 11.1.5 to fix a problem that could cause the application to quit unexpectedly when a device is connected.
iTunes 11.1.5
This update fixes a problem that may cause iTunes to quit unexpectedly when a device is connected and improves compatibility with iBooks for Mac on OS X Mavericks.You can get the update by selecting Software Update from the Apple menu at the top left of your screen.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 Rumored to Arrive Much Sooner Than Expected
The iPhone 6 may arrive much sooner than expected, according to Mizuho Securities analyst Abhey Lamba.
The analyst says checks in Asia and Japan indicate that a July launch is possible but it’s still a bit early to be certain. However, supply chain vendors are getting ready for an earlier production ramp up than prior years.
“Recently, the company has been introducing new lineup in September time frame whereas the next generation phones could come out in July this year,” he said. “The earlier launch will be helpful for Apple as it will ensure significant availability and distribution of the new device during the holiday season.”
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- Microsoft Updates Its Bing Search App With New Features
The Bing search app has been updated with numerous new features including shake to discover a trending story, multitask using Recent tiles, improved bookmark management, and more.
Keep up with trending stories, news, and images. Save the stunning daily homepage photos to use as your Wallpaper or Lock screen. Save and sync your bookmarks across Bing search apps. Explore the world with Bing Maps.
Real Photography
– Enjoy beautiful daily homepage images and download them to customize your phone’s lockscreen and wallpaper.
– Swipe to the left from the homepage to view previous days’ images in case you missed them.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 to Feature Significantly Improved Quantum Dot Display?
While iPhone 6 rumors have focused on a larger display and the use of sapphire glass, a new report suggests it will be the display’s technology that is the real change.
Forbes reports that Apple will use the Quantum Dot technology found in the Kindle Fire HDX which recently bested both the iPad Air and iPad mini in display shootouts. However, Apple will use the technology with its own twist that delivers a much wider color gamut.
Nanosys holds over 300 patents in QD and has Samsung as a major investor. They wouldn’t confirm Apple will make use of QD, quoting NDAs; however, CEO Jason Hartlove told the site that the first QD smartphone would launch by mid-year.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Sony Introduces Its New Xperia Z2 Flagship Waterproof Smartphone [Video]
Sony has introduced the Xperia Z2, its new premium flagship waterproof smartphone with a 5.2-inch Live Color LED display, 4K recording and Digital Noise Cancelling technology.
“With Xperia Z2 we have taken our premium Z series to the next level, delivering unique experiences that only Sony can offer,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. “We have redefined the smartphone once again through our camera. Xperia Z2 offers an innovative experience that captures memories in stunning detail through 4K video shooting, or offers new ways to use the camera with our unique Xperia camera apps. Furthermore, the Best of Sony has been delivered in the sound quality and customers are now able to listen to their music even in noisy environments without interruptions thanks to our acclaimed digital noise cancelling technology.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Nokia Announces Three Android Phones: Nokia X, Nokia X+, Nokia XL [Video]
At Mobile World Congress today, Nokia announced its releasing three new Android handsets: the Nokia X, Nokia X+, and Nokia XL.
The devices are priced to target the fast-growing affordable smartphone market and are said to provide an on-ramp to Lumia and Microsoft services like Skype, OneDrive and outlook.com.
The first device, the Nokia X, comes with a 4″ IPS capacitive display and 3MP camera. The Nokia X+ is optimised for multimedia enthusiasts, who can enjoy even more games, music, photos and video thanks to more memory and storage. Both the Nokia X and Nokia X+ will be available in bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow, black and white. The third family member, the Nokia XL, boasts a 5″ display with 2MP front-facing camera – ideal for Skype video calls – and a 5MP rear-facing, autofocus camera with flash. The Nokia XL will be available in bright green, orange, cyan, yellow, black and white. The entire Nokia X family is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon dual core processor and supports Dual SIM, letting people switch SIM cards to get better tariffs.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photos Reveal the Samsung Galaxy S5 Ahead of Its Official Launch [Gallery]
Photos of the Samsung Galaxy S5 have leaked online revealing the device before its official unveiling later today.
The photos were posted to HardwareZone.com.sg and @SaudiAndroid.
Spotted features include:
? Fingerprint scanner that integrates with PayPal to authorize payments
? S-HEALTH 3.0 now includes a heart rate sensor
? 16-megapixel camera which can autofocus and snap within 0.3 seconds
? IP67 dust and water resistance.
? Download Booster can get files using both Wi-Fi and LTE for superfast downloads.
? 4K video recording
? Larger display
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Ryan Petrich Releases Patch to Fix SSL Vulnerability in iOS
Ryan Petrich has released a patch to fix the SSL vulnerability in iOS 6.x and 7.x.
Apple recently released iOS 7.0.6 to address the major bug; however, if you haven’t had a chance to update and jailbreak then we suggest you install this package ASAP.
The package is called ‘SSLPatch’ and is located on Petrich’s own repo at http://rpetri.ch/repo/. You can find instructions on how to add a repo here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 5s, 5c, 5, 4s, 4, on iOS 7 Using Evasi0n (Windows)
These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, or iPhone 4 on iOS 7.0 to iOS 7.0.6 (7.1 beta 1 and beta 2 work as well) using Evasi0n for Windows.
Before we begin, please make sure you have no passcode lock on your device (you can add it back after the jailbreak is applied). If you previously updated OTA, you must do a full backup then re-restore.
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These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, or iPhone 4, on iOS 7.0 to iOS 7.0.6 (7.1 beta 1 and beta 2 work as well) using Evasi0n for Mac.
Before we begin, please make sure you have no passcode lock on your device (you can add it back after the jailbreak is applied). If you previously updated OTA, you must do a full backup then re-restore.
Step One
Connect your iPhone to your computer then perform a manual backup of your iPhone using these instructions.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Firefox OS Expands to Higher-Performance Devices
Mozilla has announced that its Firefox OS is expanding to higher-performance smartphones and tablets.
Today, device partners ALCATEL ONETOUCH, Huawei, LG and ZTE are all using Firefox OS on a broad range of smartphones that are tailored for different types of consumers. The Firefox OS devices unveiled today showcase dual-core processors for better performance, higher screen resolution and more. The newest Firefox OS devices to join the family include the ZTE Open C and Open II, Alcatel ONETOUCH Fire C, Fire E, Fire S and Fire 7 tablet, all using Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a leader in mobile communications
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Officially Unveils Its New Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo Smartwatches [Images]
Samsung has officially unveiled its new Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches.
JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics says, “With the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, we have enhanced everything consumers love about the Gear to offer unparalleled smart freedom in their everyday life.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Evad3rs Update Evasi0n7 to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6 [Update Now!]
The evad3rs have released an official update to evasi0n7 that brings support for jailbreaking the new iOS 7.0.6 firmware.
Apple recently released iOS 7.0.6 and iOS 6.1.6 to fix a major security issue with SSL that allowed an attacker to actively intercept your network connection and freely snoop on you.
Pod2g of the evad3rs said, “One of the worst day for Apple. Today we know that HTTPS haven’t protected our credentials and privacy for 1 year, maybe more on OSX and iOS. People on public wifi networks (Sochi?), please just don’t use your iOS device if it’s not updated to iOS 7.0.6. Don’t use your Mac Book.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - I0n1c Releases 'Quick and Dirty' Patch to Fix Serious SSL Vulnerability in OS X Mavericks
Stefan Esser, also known as i0n1c, has made a ‘quick and dirty’ patch available to fix the serious SSL vulnerability that Apple just patched in iOS but has yet to fix in OS X Mavericks.
The flaw is very serious because it totally compromises the security of SSL and allows for man in the middle attack on otherwise secure SSL connections without any warning on the client side. Unfortunately it has been discovered that this vulnerability is also present in OSX Mavericks. When you look at the following code snippet that is taken from Security.framework’s sslKeyExchange.c you can spot a superfluous “goto fail;” statement. This statement is executed in all cases and completely bypasses the call to sslRawVerify. This means there is actually no verification performed on the signed server key exchange.
I0n1c has released a patch for the 64bit version of the Security.framework. However, users are warned that it is experimental and shouldn’t be installed on production machines.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BlackBerry Responds to U.S. Air Force's Switch to iPhone
The U.S. Air Force recently announced that its requiring the swap of about 5,000 BlackBerrys to Apple iPhones. Eventually all Air Force mobile users will be required to make the switch from an old BlackBerry device to a new iPhone or iPad.
“In order to keep costs down and save on network resources, BlackBerrys will be turned in and shut off once the user is transitioned to an iOS device,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Wooton, communications director for Air Force Space Command.
BlackBerry has now issued a response to news, reports CrackBerry.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Images Reveal Samsung's New Smartwatches
It looks like Samsung will be launching two new smartwatches, according to leaked images posted online by @evleaks.
Originally @evleaks tweeted that the devices were dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo; however, that was later retracted. “I misspoke. Those watches are not Galaxy-branded.”
The images, which can be seen below, show two versions of a device similar to the original Galaxy Gear. One of the devices has more of a metallic face. Both have a new Home button that sits under the display.
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Apple News
- Huawei Imitates Siri to Tease Its New Devices [Video]
Huawei has posted a new video that imitates Siri running on an iPhone to tease its new smartphone and tablet.
Siri is asked “What’s new at this year’s World Mobile Congress”. When the user requests to see something really amazing they’re shown teaser pics of a new tablet with a “beautiful slim design” and a “huge battery” for days of use.
Also teased is a smartphone with an “amazing front camera” and a multimedia tablet that gives the “ultimate entertainment experience” with next gen LTE support.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - ColorBadges Tweaks Colorizes Your App Badges Based on the App Icon
ColorBadges is a new tweak from David Goldman that colorizes each badge based on the app icon.
Colorize your badges! ColorBadges will modify badges based on the app icon colors. To increase contrast, ColorBadges will also add an outline around the badge.
ColorBadges will colorize folder badges based on the highest numbered badge inside the folder (or the first badge if none of them are numbered).
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Basis Has Spoken to Apple About a Potential Sale
Basis Science, the company that makes the Basis Health Tracker Watch, is on the market, according to a TechCrunch report.
The company has reportedly spoken to Google, Apple, and possibly Microsoft and Samsung, about a potential sale.
The price we’ve heard for any possible activity is “sub-hundred million,” which could mean a small return for investors like Norwest Venture Partners, Mayfield Fund and Intel Capital, who have poured over $30 million into the company. The alternative to an acquisition for Basis would be a long-sought-after C round of funding, say those people.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - LINE Messaging App Gets Flat Design, Theme Shop, Improved Voice Call Quality
The LINE messaging app has been updated with a flat design, a theme shop, improved voice call quality, and numerous other improvements.
LINE is a new communication app that allows you to make FREE voice calls and send FREE messages whenever and wherever you are, 24 hours a day!
Features:
?Free Voice Calls and Video Calls!
?If you have LINE on your iPhone, you can enjoy free, high quality voice calls and video calls whenever and wherever you are. Talk for as much as you like and best of all, it’s free!
?Free for international calls as well.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Twitterrific Update Brings Streaming Searches, Customizable Navigation Tabs, More
Twitterrific has been updated with streaming search & conversation views over Wi-Fi, the ability to tap and hold to customize navigation tabs, a redesigned tweet counter, 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 - Apple iWatch to Predict If You're About to Have a Heart Attack?
Apple’s upcoming iWatch may predict if you’re about to have a heart attack, according to The Chronicle.
Tomlinson Holman, who Apple reportedly hired in 2011 to “provide audio direction”, is a renowned audio engineer who invented THX and 10.2 surround sound. Holman has apparently been working on sensor technology to predict heart attacks by studying the sound blood makes as it flows through arteries.
Apple is exploring ways to measure noise “turbulence” as it applies to blood flow. The company wants to develop software and sensors that can predict heart attacks by identifying the sound blood makes as it tries to move through an artery clogged with plaque, the source said.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Partner With Tesla for New Battery 'Giga Factory'?
Apple reportedly met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk last spring to discuss partnering with or acquiring the company, according to a SFGate report.
Since hiring Adrian Perica from Goldman Sachs in 2009 Apple has been increasing its acquisitions. Last quarter it spent $525 million on acquisitions, double the amount it spent for the entire prior year.
In October 2013, Adnaan Ahmad, a German investment banking analyst, penned an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and director Al Gore urging them to acquire Tesla.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release Updated iPad Air This Year, No New iPad Mini or 12.9-Inch iPad Until 2015?
Apple will reportedly release a new iPad Air this year but will hold off on updating the iPad mini or releasing a larger 12.9-inch iPad until 2015, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The new iPad Air would feature an A8 processor and Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
Compared with lower-margin iPad mini with Retina display, which shipments has been tepid, higher-margin iPad Air was a hot selling item in 4Q13, which will slow Apple in developing new iPad mini models. We believe Apple plans to launch upgraded iPad Air early this year, and will accelerate development of 12.9” iPad. As such, more resources will be allocated to these two products, which will affect the progress of the development of new iPad mini. All told, we think chances of the debut of a new iPad mini in 2H14 are slim. In addition, the 12.9” iPad is unlikely to be offered in 2014. For these reasons, we predict the only new iPad product in 2H14 will be the upgraded iPad Air.
Kuo believes the 12.9-inch iPad will allow developers to create more interactive apps thanks to its larger screen size. However, Apple is reportedly focusing its energy on the iWatch which will be released this year.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Kickstarter Accounts Hacked, Some User Data Accessed
Kickstarter has just emailed users and posted on their blog noting that the their website has been hacked and some user data was stolen. Credit card information was not accessed by the hackers, however some information like usernames, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and encrypted passwords was accessed.
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On Wednesday night, law enforcement officials contacted Kickstarter and alerted us that hackers had sought and gained unauthorized access to some of our customers’ data. Upon learning this, we immediately closed the security breach and began strengthening security measures throughout the Kickstarter system.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Lists Flextronics as Assembler of Macs in Austin, Texas
Apple added Flextronics International Ltd. as an assembler of its Mac computers last year and has officially listed the company in its recent Supplier Responsibility Report, noticed Bloomberg.
Flextronics assembled Macs in Austin, Texas, last year, Apple said in its annual supplier report published yesterday. Foxconn Technology Group remains the largest manufacturer of Apple products, with seven assembly locations in China and Brazil, according to the list published on Apple’s website.
In December 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company was spending $100 million to bring some Mac production to the United States. Flextronics has headquarters in California and Singapore and joins Quanta as an Asia-based company supply to Apple from the facilities in the United States.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Toshiba Announces 5TB Air-Filled Hard Drive
Toshiba has announced the launch of nearline enterprise capacity HDDs with a 5TB recording capacity, the industry’s largest for models that are not filled with helium gas.
The new series uses 1TB/platter (max) magnetic disks to realize a capacity of 5TB and achieve an internal data transfer rate of 205MiB/s, 24% faster than Toshiba’s current models, MG03SCA400 and MG03ACA400 (4TB, 165MiB/s). The series is engineered for the high-capacity demands of mid-tier servers and cloud application workloads, and for capacity-optimized data center storage systems that benefit from high capacity per spindle.
System builders have the option of selecting a Sanitize Devise Feature set function for each model, which makes it possible to invalidate important data recorded on the magnetic disks at a blink. The series also provides, as an option, persistent write cache technologies that help protect against data-loss in the event of sudden power loss.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - How Much of Your Phone is Actually Screen? [Infographic]
A new infographic by @somospostpc compares the percentage of screen versus bezel for top smartphones.
The top five devices with the most screen to bezel are the LG G2, Note 3, LG G Pro, Galaxy S4 and Nexus 5.
The bottom five devices with the least screen to bezel are the iPhone 5c, Galaxy S, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, and iPhone 3GS.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Appsuper Launches New CalCube Calendar App for iOS
Appsuper today launched CalCube, a new quick and easy calendar app for iOS.
Calcube is the quickest calendar around. All you need to enter is the name and time of your event. Other details are already pre-set at the first startup of the app. That’s what makes CalCube much faster than your default calendar.
But there’s more:
• Much better week overview
• Intuitive navigation
• Weather forecast by Weathercube integrated in calendar
• Awarded design
• Of course, CalCube syncs with iCloud, Google Agenda, iCal etc.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NoLowPowerAlert Tweak Prevents iOS From Showing Low Battery Alerts
NoLowPowerAlert is a tweak recently released by hiroshit which prevents iOS from showing low battery alerts. Often the low battery alerts will interrupt app usage or media playback. This tweak will prevent that from happening.
There are no options to configure for NoLowPowerAlert. Simply install it for free from the Big Boss Cydia Repository.
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