Apple iPhone 5s Now In Stock at Nearly 100% of U.S. Apple Stores [Survey]
The iPhone 5s in now in stock at nearly 100% of U.S. Apple Retail Stores, according to a survey by Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster.
Pandora Radio App Gets Refreshed Design for iOS 7, New Alarm Clock
The Pandora Radio app has received a refreshed design for iOS 7, a new alarm clock, and other improvements.
Apple Offers Free ‘Hour of Code’ Workshop in Every U.S. Apple Retail Store on December 11th
Apple has announced that it is offering a free ‘Hour of Code’ workshop in every U.S. Apple Store on December 11th.
Walmart to Offer iPhone 5s/5c on Straight Talk and NET10 Wireless Starting December 13th
U.S. no-contract cell phone service providers Straight Talk Wireless and NET10 Wireless today announced they will offer iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c to customers beginning on December 13, 2013, exclusively at Walmart.
Thor: The Dark World is Updated With 18 New Missions, 2 New Bosses, More
Gameloft has updated the official game for ‘Thor: The Dark World’ with 18 new missions, 2 new bosses, and more.
China Mobile to Begin iPhone Pre-Orders on Thursday, December 12th
China Mobile is set to begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone starting on Thursday, December 12th.
Apple, Microsoft, Others Publish Open Letter to Washington Requesting Government Surveillance Reform
Apple, AOL, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo have sent an open letter to Washington urging reforms that ensure that government surveillance efforts are clearly restricted by law, proportionate to the risks, transparent and subject to independent oversight.
New LeAnn Rimes Video for ‘Gasoline and Matches’ Shot Entirely on iPhone [Watch]
The new LeAnn Rimes music video for ‘Gasoline and Matches’, a single from her Spitfire album, was shot entirely on an iPhone.
50 Years of Holiday Toys [Infographic]
To celebrate the holidays Abby Ryan Design has created a holiday themed infographic that looks back at some of the most popular holiday toys from the past 50 years.
WSJ: Judge in Apple E-Books Case is a ‘Disgrace to the Judiciary’
The WSJ has published an article blasting the judge in Apple’s e-books case, calling her a ‘disgrace to the judiciary’.
Some Users Report Degrading Touch ID Accuracy
Dr. Drang, a consulting engineer, recently reported noticing a degradation in the accuracy of Touch ID on the iPhone 5s over time.
Apple Updates Homepage to Honor Life of Nelson Mandela
Apple has updated its homepage to honor the life of Nelson Mandela who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Bing for iPad Updated for iOS 7, Lets You Earn Bing Rewards for Searches, New Gift Finder
Bing for iPad has received a major update today bringing a cleaner, simpler UI for iOS 7, SkyDrive access to bookmarks, Sharing, Bing Rewards credits, improved maps and much more
Samsung Attempts to Silence User Whose Galaxy S4 Caught Fire [Video]
Samsung is attempting to silence a user whose Galaxy S4 smartphone caught fire while charging.
Bluetooth SIG Announces New Features for Bluetooth 4.1
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced Bluetooth 4.1 which brings updates that will improve consumer usability with increased co-existence support for LTE, bulk data exchange rates, and aid developer innovation by allowing devices to support multiple roles simultaneously.
AT&T Introduces New Mobile Share Value Plans
AT&T has announced new Mobile Share Value plans that will be available starting December 8th.
Foursquare 7.0 Released for iOS 7, Features Completely New Design
Foursquare 7.0 has been released on the App Store featuring a completely new design for iOS 7.
Apple Tops Dell as the Most Desired Brand for Desktops
Apple has expanded its brand dominance this year, topping Dell for the first time as the most desired brand for desktops.
President Obama: ‘I’m Not Allowed for Security Reasons to Have an iPhone’
President Barack Obama revealed that he is not allowed to have an iPhone due to security concerns, explaining his use of a bulky BlackBerry.
Halfbrick Studios Releases Band Stars for iOS
Halfbrick Studios, the creator of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has released Band Stars a new game for iOS.
WSJ: China Mobile Finally Signs Deal With Apple
The WSJ is reporting that China Mobile has finally signed a long-awaited deal with Apple to offer iPhones on its network.
First Screenshots of Final Fantasy VI for iOS [Images]
Square Enix has posted the first screenshots of Final Fantasy VI for iOS and Android.
Plex App is Updated With a New Look for iOS 7, New Player for Music and Videos
The Plex media app has been updated with a new look for iOS 7 and a new player for music and videos.
Apple iOS 7 Usage Rates Surpass 70%, Outpace iOS 6 Adoption [Charts]
Chitika has announced that iOS 7 usage rates have surpassed the 70% mark within North America and are on track to outpace iOS 6 adoption which reached 83% six months after its release.
Cyberduck FTP Application Adds Support for TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2
Cyberduck, a popular FTP client for Mac, has been updated with support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.1 and 1.2.
Three UK Eliminates Roaming Charges in the U.S.A.
Three U.K. has announced that it is extending its Feel At Home proposition to the U.S.A., Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Macau.
Olloclip Debuts New 3-In-1 Macro Lens System for iPhone
Olloclip has debuted a new 3-in-1 Macro Lens system for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s.
German Retailer Claims New Mac Pro Will Be Available December 16th, Begins Taking Pre-Orders
Conrad Electronic, a German retailer has begun taking pre-orders for the Mac Pro with an availability date of December 16, 2013.
Amazon and Mac Mall’s Cyber Monday Pricing on Macs
Cyber Monday has arrived and here are the discounts you can get from Amazon and Mac Mall on MacBooks, iMacs, and Mac minis.
Amazon is Planning to Deliver Packages to Customers Using Aerial Drones [Video]
Amazon has announced that its working on a plan to deliver packages to customers using unmanned aerial vehicles, a service which will be called Amazon Prime Air.
Amazon Mocks iPad Air and Jonathan Ive With New Kindle Fire HDX Ad [Video]
Amazon has released a new ad for the Kindle Fire that mocks the iPad Air with what appears to be a parody of Jonathan Ive’s voice.
Apple to Recognize World AIDS Day With Red Apple Store Logos
Some Apple Stores are recognizing World AIDS Day by changing the color of their store logo to red.
Vivino Wine Scanner App Gets Redesigned for iOS 7, New Features
The Vivino Wine Scanner app has been updated with a new design for iOS 7 and several new features.
Dots Game is Updated With New Holiday Theme
Dots, a game about connecting, has been updated with a new holiday theme.
Initially Steve Jobs Didn’t Like the Idea of White Apple Products
Steve Jobs initially didn’t like the idea of white Apple products, reveals author Leander Kahney in his new book ‘Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple’s Greatest Products’.
Bad Elf Dongle Adds GPS to Your Wi-Fi iOS Device
Bad Elf is offering a ‘Bad Elf GPS for Lightning Connector’ dongle that adds GPS functionality to Wi-Fi iOS devices.
Easy-Macro Adds Stackable Lenses to Your iPhone for Up to 8x Magnification
Easy-Macro is a simple and easy to use macro lens available for the iPhone and other smartphones.
Angry Birds Seasons is Updated With New Arctic Eggspedition Levels
Angry Birds Seasons has been updated with 25 new Arctic Eggspedition levels plus 4 bonus levels.
Boxie Dropbox App Goes Free With In-App Purchase Option for Pro Features
Boxie, a Dropbox client for iPhone, has been updated as a free app with optional Pro features enabled via in-app purchase.
Amazon is Offering 30% Off Any Book With This Promo Code
Amazon is offering 30% off any book until December 1, 2013 at 11:59pm PST with this promo code.
Amazon Announces Its Cyber Monday Deals
Starting at midnight on Sunday, Dec. 1, Amazon.com will open its Cyber Monday Deals Store with new deals as often as every ten minutes.
PowerUp 3.0 Lets You Fly a Paper Airplane Using Your iPhone [Video]
The PowerUp 3.0 Smart Module turns your self-made paper airplane into an iPhone-controlled flying machine.
Apple’s Black Friday Shopping Event Goes Live in Australia, Gift Cards Only
Apple’s Black Friday shopping event has gone live in Australia and as previously predicted, the company is offering gift cards rather than discounts.
How to View the Location History of Your iPhone
Instructions on how to view the location history of your iPhone.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Apple Over Location Tracking
Judge Lucy Koh has dismissed a lawsuit against Apple for alleged violations of its privacy policy and location tracking.
Microsoft Updates Its Dynamics AX App for iPhone With a Complete UI Refresh
Microsoft has updated its Dynamics AX app for iPhone with a complete UI refresh.
Apple Captured 76% of the Japanese Smartphone Market in October
Apple captured 76% of the Japanese smartphone market last month, according to Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
Facebook is Testing a Read-It-Later Feature to Rival Pocket and Instapaper
Facebook is testing a read-it-later feature to rival Pocket and Instapaper.
Apple’s Black Friday Sale to be Gift Card Promotion Not Discounts?
Apple will reportedly offer a Gift Card Promotion on Black Friday rather than offering minimal discounts on various products as it has in the past.
PayPal Now Accepts Prepaid Gift Cards
PayPal has announced that it now accepts prepaid gift cards with a Visa, American Express, MasterCard, or Discover logo.
Skulls of the Shogun Arrives on iOS
Skulls of the Shogun, a turn-based strategy video game developed by 17-BIT, has arrived on iOS.
T-Mobile to Offer iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c for $0 Down on Black Friday
A leaked document from T-Mobile reveals that the carrier will be offering the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c for $0 down on Black Friday.
1Password App is Discounted By 44% for Thanksgiving
The popular 1Password app is on sale for Thanksgiving now costing $9.99, 44% below its regular price of $17.99.
Tweetbot is Updated With New Night Theme, Quicker Account Switching, More
Tweetbot, a popular Twitter client for iPhone, has been updated with a new Night Theme, Quick Account Switching, Account Reordering, and more.
New TuneIn OpenMic App Released for iPhone
TuneIn, the company behind the popular TuneIn radio app, has launched a new OpenMic app for iPhone.
Official ‘Ok Google’ Extension for Chrome Enables Hands-Free Search [Video]
Google has released a new extension for Chrome that lets users query Google hands-free.
GN Collaborates With Apple to Create iPhone-Compatible Hearing Aid
GN has collaborated With Apple to develop a hearing aid that allows users to stream voice and music from their iPhones without the need for an intermediary device.
Fantastical for Mac Gets Due Times for Reminders, Bug Fixes
Fantastical for Mac, a popular calendar app, has been updated with due times for reminders.
Square Enix Releases 3D Remake of FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS for iOS
Square Enix has released a full 3D remake of FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Quanta Lands Orders to Manufacture Larger iPad?
Quanta has reportedly landed orders to manufacture a larger 12.9-inch iPad.
Apple Teases Black Friday 2013, Will Hold ‘One-Day’ Shopping Event Online and In Stores
Apple has posted a Black Friday 2013 Teaser on its website indicating that the company will hold a ‘One-Day’ Apple Shopping event Friday, November 29.
Eric Schmidt Posts ‘Converting to Android from iPhone’ Guide
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has posted a guide on ‘Converting to Android from iPhone’
Apple Reportedly Closed $350 Million Deal for PrimeSense on Friday
Apple reportedly closed a deal for PrimeSense on Friday for $300-$350 million, according to Globes.
Belkin Unveils iPhone Controllable WeMo Insight Switch
Belkin has unveiled a new addition to its WeMo smart home platform. The WeMo Insight Switch allows users to put their devices on a schedule and receive notifications anytime a connected unit is turned on or off.
Waze Debuts Celebrity Voiced Driving Directions [Video]
Waze, a community based navigation app, has debuted a new feature which offers users celebrity voiced driving directions.
Mac Pro Sells for $977,000, Apple Earpods Sell for $461,000 at (RED) Charity Auction
The (RED) charity auction took place at Sotheby’s New York today, raising money to benefit The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Tim Cook Rejects Plan to Open More Stores on Thanksgiving so Employees Can Be With Family
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly vetoed plans by the company’s Market Directors to open additional stores on Thanksgiving Day.
Watch Jony Ive & Marc Newson on Charlie Rose [Video]
Watch Apple SVP Jonathan Ive and designer Marc Newson talk about their collaboration to create items for the Sotheby’s (RED) charity auction on Charlie Rose.
iPhone 6 Concept Features Three-Sided Display [Video]
Iskander Utebayev has posted a new concept for the iPhone 6 featuring a three-sided display.
Google+ App Now Offers Full Resolution Backup of Your Photos and Video, Other Improvements
The Google+ app now offers full resolution backup of your photos and videos, an updated design for the notification tray, as well as, the ability to share your location, see where your friends are, and control who is displayed on the map.
Microsoft SkyDrive App is Redesigned for iOS 7, Gets New Camera Backup Feature
Microsoft has released a redesigned SkyDrive app for iOS 7 which brings a new Camera Backup feature for automatic upload of your photos and videos to SkyDrive.
Dictionary.com iPad App Gets Redesigned for iOS 7
The Dictionary.com dictionary and thesaurus iPad app has been redesigned for iOS 7.
Retina Display iPad Mini With Cellular is Back-Ordered at Carriers
The Retina Display iPad mini with Cellular is in such short supply that even carriers are having trouble getting the device.
HBO GO App Gets Google Chromecast Support
The HBO GO app has been updated with support for Google Chromecast.
Apple is Testing 4.9-Inch iPhone 6, Larger iPhone 5c?
Apple is reportedly testing a 4.9-inch iPhone 6 and a larger version of the iPhone 5c.
ESPN Updates ScoreCenter App, Brings All New Design, Speed Improvements, ‘Clubhouses’ and More
ESPN ScoreCenter app has been rebranded to a new SportsCenter app, bringing an entire new design, a speed upgrade, favorites, clubhouses, ESPN Now, an updated game page and much more.
The Pinterest App Now Lets You Add a Map to Any of Your Boards
The Pinterest app has been updated to let you add a map to any of your boards.
IGG Software Releases iBank 5 Money Management App for Mac
IGG Software today announced the release of iBank 5, a full-version upgrade to its popular money management program for Mac.
Tim Cook Sends Video Message to Apple Employees Urging Them to Act With Integrity [Watch]
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent a video message to employees urging them to review Apple’s Business Conduct Policy and act with integrity.
Apple Updates iMovie to Support Some Older Video Cards
Apple has released an update to iMovie that allows users with older video cards to install the software on their computers.
Tweetbot for Mac Gets Smoother Scrolling, Quick Reply, Other Improvements
Tweetbot for Mac has been updated with smoother scrolling, the ability to reply to tweets/DMs from the notification itself, and more.
Macy’s Begins Testing iBeacons in its New York and San Francisco Stores [Video]
Macy’s has become the first major retailer to deploy iBeacons via a partnership with Shopkick.
The Tumblr App Has Been Completely Redesigned for iOS 7
The Tumblr app for iOS has been completely redesigned with a new look and feel for iOS 7.
KAYAK App Gets Redesigned Flight Tracker, Faster Hotel Checkout, More
The KAYAK travel app has been updated with a redesigned Flight Tracker, faster hotel checkout, refreshed Price Alerts, and more.
Retina iPad Mini Display is a ‘Disappointment’, Significantly Outperformed By Competitors
DisplayMate has posted an in-depth mini tablet display shoot-out comparing the new Retina Display iPad Mini with the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 and the Google Nexus 7.
Evernote Releases Completely Redesigned Web Clipper Extension for Safari [Video]
Evernote has released a completely redesigned Web Clipper extension for Safari.
Foxconn Stops iPhone 5c Production at Zhengzhou Factory, Shifts Capacity to iPhone 5s?
Foxconn has reportedly stopped production of the iPhone 5c at its factory in Zhengzhou to shift capacity to the iPhone 5s.
Fantastical 2 Update Brings Sound for Notifications, Additional Badge Options, More
Fantastical 2 has been updated with a sound for notifications, additional app icon badge options, and numerous other improvements and bug fixes.
LinkedIn Pulse App Gets Full Screen Reading on iPad, Other Improvements
The LinkedIn Pulse app has been updated with full screen reading on iPad, swipe to go back, the ability to see stories you have already read, and other improvements.
Vimeo App Gets AirDrop Support, Incoming Feed, More
The Vimeo app has been updated with AirDrop support, a new Incoming feed, the ability to select Wi-Fi or Cellular in Sync settings, and more.
Camera Comparison: iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s [Photos]
This is a camera comparison of the iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s smartphones.
Apple Has Reportedly Acquired PrimeSense, the 3D Sensing Company Behind Xbox Kinect
Apple has reportedly acquired PrimeSense, the 3D sensing company behind the Microsoft Xbox Kinect.
Apple to Integrate iBeacon System Into Its Retail Stores?
Apple is reportedly planning on integrating the new iBeacon system into its retail stores.
AT&T Offering 50% Off Smartphones Including iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
AT&T is offering 50% off all smartphones priced up to $199, including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
Global Smartphone Subscriptions to Reach 5.6 Billion in 2019 [Video]
In its latest Mobility Report, Ericsson reveals that mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 9.3 billion by 2019, 5.6 billion of which will be for smartphones.
Cut the Rope 2 Teaser Trailer Posted [Video]
ZeptoLab has posted a teaser trailer for its upcoming Cut the Rope 2 game for iOS.
IK Multimedia Ships iLoud Portable Speaker for Musicians
IK Multimedia is now shipping its iLoud portable speaker designed for musicians.
Apple Announces iTunes Connect Shut Down From December 21st to December 27th
Apple has informed developers that iTunes Connect will be shut down from Saturday, December 21, to Friday, December 27, 2013 for the holidays.
EASA Approves Use of Electronics During All Phases of Flights for European Airlines
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will publish guidance allowing for personal electronic devices to be used during all phases of flight.
Day One Journal App Gets Updated iOS 7 Design, M7 Activity Data Tracking
The Day One journal app has been updated with a new design for iOS 7 and the ability to track activity data including a daily step count for iPhone 5s users.
Mint.com Personal Finance App Gets iOS 7 Design
The Mint.com Personal Finance app has been updated with a new iOS 7 design, the ability to view Trend charts, and edit pending transactions.
MapQuest App Completely Redesigned for iOS 7, Gets Traffic Conditions on Route
The MapQuest app has been redesigned for iOS 7 bringing an easier to read map with sharper detail, traffic conditions on route, road alerts, sharing, and more.
Google to Launch Google Music App for iOS Later This Month?
Google is reportedly testing a Google Music app for iOS internally and will likely launch the app later this month.
Gmail App Gets a Visual Update for iOS 7, Major Improvements for iPad
Google has released an update to its Gmail app for iOS that features a major update for the iPad.
Calvin & Hobbes Arrives on the iBookstore
Apple has announced the arrival of Calvin & Hobbes on the iBookstore.
Apple II DOS Version 3.1 Source Code Released to the Public
The Computer History Museum has received permission to release the source code of Apple II DOS 3.1 to the public.
Facebook Releases Completely Redesigned Messenger App for iOS 7, Let’s You Message Any Phone Number
Facebook has released a completely redesigned Messenger app for iOS 7 that let’s you message any phone number.
Apple Wants $380 Million From Samsung in New Patent Trial, Samsung Thinks It Should Pay $52 Million
Apple wants $380 million in a new trial being held to determine damages from Samsung’s patent infringement but Samsung believes it should have to pay just $52 million.
Google Updates Zagat App for iOS With Support for More Locations, Street View Panoramas, More
Google has released an update to its Zagat app for iOS that brings support for many more locations, easy access to ratings and reviews, Street View panoramas, and more.
New Pocket 5.0 App Released for iOS Featuring Highlights, Streamlined Navigation, More
An all new Pocket 5.0 app has been released for iOS which is smarter, more dynamic, and offers streamlined navigation and search.
Camera360 Ultimate Adds Support for the Sony QX Lenses
The Camera360 Ultimate app has been updated with support for Sony’s QX100 and QX10 iPhone-compatible lens attachments.
Lytro App Gets AirPlay Support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode
The Lytro companion app has been updated with AirPlay support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode, and more.
Apple to Put Television On Hold, Focus on Wearable Devices?
Apple has reportedly put its plans for a television on hold again to possibly focus on wearable devices.
BitTorrent Sync Gets Updated With iPad Support
The BitTorrent Sync app has been updated with support for the iPad, design changes, and iOS 7 compatibility.
Tweetbot 3 Gets Updated With Text Resizing, Swipe to Quick Reply, More
Tapbots has released an updated to Tweetbot 3 that brings the ability to use a list as your timeline, right swipe to quick reply, and resize text.
Amazon to Begin Delivering Packages on Sunday
Amazon has announced that it is working with the U.S. Postal Service to begin delivering packages on Sunday, starting in Los Angeles and New York.
Twitterrific Gets New Layout for User Profiles, Other Improvements
Twitterrific has been updated with a new layout for user profiles, a new pull-to-refresh animation, the ability to view profile banners by tapping on them, and more.
The Evolution of the iPhone [Infographic]
Check out this infographic that illustrates the evolution of the iPhone from the original iPhone to the iPhone 5s.
Apple to Release 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones With Curved Displays in Q3 2014?
Apple is reportedly planning to release 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones with displays that curve downward at their edges in the second half of 2014.
Samsung Ordered to Explain Why It Shouldn’t Be Sanctioned for Leaking Confidential Apple Documents
A judge has ordered to Samsung to explain why it shouldn’t be sanctioned for leaking confidential Apple documents.
How to Disable the Animation and Parallax Effects in iOS 7 [Video]
Instructions on how to disable the animation and parallax effects in iOS 7.
US Airways and Alaska Airlines Passengers Can Now Use PEDs During All Phases of Flight
US Airways and Alaska Airlines have announced that passengers can now use personal electronic devices during all phases of flight.
Apple Was Interested in BlackBerry’s IP But Board Rejected Proposals to Break Up the Company
Both Microsoft and Apple were interested in acquiring BlackBerry’s intellectual property but BlackBerry’s board rejected proposals to break up the company.
Elgato Unveils Thunderbolt Drive+ Portable SSD
Elgato has unveiled Thunderbolt Drive+, a fast and ultra-portable SSD that features Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 support.
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies Released for iOS
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Deal With GTAT Could Produce Sapphire Crystal for 50 Million 5-Inch iPhone Displays Annually
Apple’s new manufacturing deal with GT Advanced Technologies will produce enough sapphire material to make enough 5-inch sapphire screen covers for 33.79-50.56 million iPhones per year.
Google Drive App is Updated With Support for Multiple Accounts, Single Sign In, AirPrint, iOS 7
The Google Drive app has been updated with support for multiple accounts, single sign in, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and iOS 7.
Apple’s Sapphire Manufacturing Agreement With GT is Significant for Both Companies
Apple’s agreement with GT Advanced Technologies to manufacture sapphire materials is a significant venture for both companies.
New ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’ Game Released for iOS
Disney Mobile, in partnership with LucasArts and NimbleBit, has released ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’, a new game for iOS.
SoundCloud App Gets Refreshed Design for iOS 7
SoundCloud has released an update to its app that brings a refreshed design for iOS 7.
RunKeeper is Updated With Background Detection of Walking Activities
RunKeeper has been updated with background detection of walking activities, a stride rate chart, and improved auto-pause.
Apple May Soon Perform iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Repairs In-Store
Apple is gearing up to perform some iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c repairs in-store.
Apple Seeds Mail Update for Mavericks to Developers [Download]
Apple has seeded the Mail Update for Mavericks to developers ahead of its public release.
Amazon Mocks iPad Display in New Kindle Paperwhite Ad [Video]
Amazon has released another commercial that mocks the iPad’s display performance under sunlight when compared to the Kindle Paperwhite.
Apple Updates GarageBand for Mac With Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes
Apple has updated GarageBand for Mac with stability improvements and bug fixes.
Facebook Introduces New Like and Share Buttons
Facebook has announced that it is rolling out a new design for its Like and Share buttons.
IFTTT App Gets Actions for iOS Photos and Reminders
IFTTT, an app that lets you automate tasks between apps and services, has been updated with support for iOS Photos and Reminders.
Estimated Benchmarks for Various Mac Pro Configurations [Charts]
Primate Lab’s John Poole has released estimated Geekbench scores for the upcoming four, six, eight, and twelve-core Mac Pro configurations.
Google Maps is Updated With New Step-by-Step Previews, Traffic Incident Reports, More [Video]
Google has announced new updates to Google Maps including step-by-step previews for directions, Street View exploration with Pegman, traffic incident reports, and bird’s-eye view with Earth Tours.
Five Year Old Turns Down Free Sony Tablet for iPad on Jimmy Kimmel [Video]
On Jimmy Kimmel last night, five year old Arden Hayes turned down a free Sony Xperia Z tablet because he was going to get an iPad for Christmas.
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The iPhone 5s in now in stock at nearly 100% of U.S. Apple Retail Stores, according to a survey by Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster.
The Pandora Radio app has received a refreshed design for iOS 7, a new alarm clock, and other improvements.
Apple has announced that it is offering a free ‘Hour of Code’ workshop in every U.S. Apple Store on December 11th.
U.S. no-contract cell phone service providers Straight Talk Wireless and NET10 Wireless today announced they will offer iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c to customers beginning on December 13, 2013, exclusively at Walmart.
Gameloft has updated the official game for ‘Thor: The Dark World’ with 18 new missions, 2 new bosses, and more.
China Mobile is set to begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone starting on Thursday, December 12th.
Apple, AOL, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo have sent an open letter to Washington urging reforms that ensure that government surveillance efforts are clearly restricted by law, proportionate to the risks, transparent and subject to independent oversight.
The new LeAnn Rimes music video for ‘Gasoline and Matches’, a single from her Spitfire album, was shot entirely on an iPhone.
To celebrate the holidays Abby Ryan Design has created a holiday themed infographic that looks back at some of the most popular holiday toys from the past 50 years.
The WSJ has published an article blasting the judge in Apple’s e-books case, calling her a ‘disgrace to the judiciary’.
Dr. Drang, a consulting engineer, recently reported noticing a degradation in the accuracy of Touch ID on the iPhone 5s over time.
Apple has updated its homepage to honor the life of Nelson Mandela who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Bing for iPad has received a major update today bringing a cleaner, simpler UI for iOS 7, SkyDrive access to bookmarks, Sharing, Bing Rewards credits, improved maps and much more
Samsung is attempting to silence a user whose Galaxy S4 smartphone caught fire while charging.
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced Bluetooth 4.1 which brings updates that will improve consumer usability with increased co-existence support for LTE, bulk data exchange rates, and aid developer innovation by allowing devices to support multiple roles simultaneously.
AT&T has announced new Mobile Share Value plans that will be available starting December 8th.
Foursquare 7.0 has been released on the App Store featuring a completely new design for iOS 7.
Apple has expanded its brand dominance this year, topping Dell for the first time as the most desired brand for desktops.
President Barack Obama revealed that he is not allowed to have an iPhone due to security concerns, explaining his use of a bulky BlackBerry.
Halfbrick Studios, the creator of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has released Band Stars a new game for iOS.
The WSJ is reporting that China Mobile has finally signed a long-awaited deal with Apple to offer iPhones on its network.
Square Enix has posted the first screenshots of Final Fantasy VI for iOS and Android.
The Plex media app has been updated with a new look for iOS 7 and a new player for music and videos.
Chitika has announced that iOS 7 usage rates have surpassed the 70% mark within North America and are on track to outpace iOS 6 adoption which reached 83% six months after its release.
Cyberduck, a popular FTP client for Mac, has been updated with support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.1 and 1.2.
Three U.K. has announced that it is extending its Feel At Home proposition to the U.S.A., Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Macau.
Olloclip has debuted a new 3-in-1 Macro Lens system for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s.
Conrad Electronic, a German retailer has begun taking pre-orders for the Mac Pro with an availability date of December 16, 2013.
Cyber Monday has arrived and here are the discounts you can get from Amazon and Mac Mall on MacBooks, iMacs, and Mac minis.
Amazon has announced that its working on a plan to deliver packages to customers using unmanned aerial vehicles, a service which will be called Amazon Prime Air.
Amazon has released a new ad for the Kindle Fire that mocks the iPad Air with what appears to be a parody of Jonathan Ive’s voice.
Some Apple Stores are recognizing World AIDS Day by changing the color of their store logo to red.
The Vivino Wine Scanner app has been updated with a new design for iOS 7 and several new features.
Dots, a game about connecting, has been updated with a new holiday theme.
Steve Jobs initially didn’t like the idea of white Apple products, reveals author Leander Kahney in his new book ‘Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple’s Greatest Products’.
Bad Elf is offering a ‘Bad Elf GPS for Lightning Connector’ dongle that adds GPS functionality to Wi-Fi iOS devices.
Easy-Macro is a simple and easy to use macro lens available for the iPhone and other smartphones.
Angry Birds Seasons has been updated with 25 new Arctic Eggspedition levels plus 4 bonus levels.
Boxie, a Dropbox client for iPhone, has been updated as a free app with optional Pro features enabled via in-app purchase.
Amazon is offering 30% off any book until December 1, 2013 at 11:59pm PST with this promo code.
Starting at midnight on Sunday, Dec. 1, Amazon.com will open its Cyber Monday Deals Store with new deals as often as every ten minutes.
The PowerUp 3.0 Smart Module turns your self-made paper airplane into an iPhone-controlled flying machine.
Apple’s Black Friday shopping event has gone live in Australia and as previously predicted, the company is offering gift cards rather than discounts.
Instructions on how to view the location history of your iPhone.
Judge Lucy Koh has dismissed a lawsuit against Apple for alleged violations of its privacy policy and location tracking.
Microsoft has updated its Dynamics AX app for iPhone with a complete UI refresh.
Apple captured 76% of the Japanese smartphone market last month, according to Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
Facebook is testing a read-it-later feature to rival Pocket and Instapaper.
Apple will reportedly offer a Gift Card Promotion on Black Friday rather than offering minimal discounts on various products as it has in the past.
PayPal has announced that it now accepts prepaid gift cards with a Visa, American Express, MasterCard, or Discover logo.
Skulls of the Shogun, a turn-based strategy video game developed by 17-BIT, has arrived on iOS.
A leaked document from T-Mobile reveals that the carrier will be offering the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c for $0 down on Black Friday.
The popular 1Password app is on sale for Thanksgiving now costing $9.99, 44% below its regular price of $17.99.
Tweetbot, a popular Twitter client for iPhone, has been updated with a new Night Theme, Quick Account Switching, Account Reordering, and more.
TuneIn, the company behind the popular TuneIn radio app, has launched a new OpenMic app for iPhone.
Google has released a new extension for Chrome that lets users query Google hands-free.
GN has collaborated With Apple to develop a hearing aid that allows users to stream voice and music from their iPhones without the need for an intermediary device.
Fantastical for Mac, a popular calendar app, has been updated with due times for reminders.
Square Enix has released a full 3D remake of FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Quanta has reportedly landed orders to manufacture a larger 12.9-inch iPad.
Apple has posted a Black Friday 2013 Teaser on its website indicating that the company will hold a ‘One-Day’ Apple Shopping event Friday, November 29.
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has posted a guide on ‘Converting to Android from iPhone’
Apple reportedly closed a deal for PrimeSense on Friday for $300-$350 million, according to Globes.
Belkin has unveiled a new addition to its WeMo smart home platform. The WeMo Insight Switch allows users to put their devices on a schedule and receive notifications anytime a connected unit is turned on or off.
Waze, a community based navigation app, has debuted a new feature which offers users celebrity voiced driving directions.
The (RED) charity auction took place at Sotheby’s New York today, raising money to benefit The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly vetoed plans by the company’s Market Directors to open additional stores on Thanksgiving Day.
Watch Apple SVP Jonathan Ive and designer Marc Newson talk about their collaboration to create items for the Sotheby’s (RED) charity auction on Charlie Rose.
Iskander Utebayev has posted a new concept for the iPhone 6 featuring a three-sided display.
The Google+ app now offers full resolution backup of your photos and videos, an updated design for the notification tray, as well as, the ability to share your location, see where your friends are, and control who is displayed on the map.
Microsoft has released a redesigned SkyDrive app for iOS 7 which brings a new Camera Backup feature for automatic upload of your photos and videos to SkyDrive.
The Dictionary.com dictionary and thesaurus iPad app has been redesigned for iOS 7.
The Retina Display iPad mini with Cellular is in such short supply that even carriers are having trouble getting the device.
The HBO GO app has been updated with support for Google Chromecast.
Apple is reportedly testing a 4.9-inch iPhone 6 and a larger version of the iPhone 5c.
ESPN ScoreCenter app has been rebranded to a new SportsCenter app, bringing an entire new design, a speed upgrade, favorites, clubhouses, ESPN Now, an updated game page and much more.
The Pinterest app has been updated to let you add a map to any of your boards.
IGG Software today announced the release of iBank 5, a full-version upgrade to its popular money management program for Mac.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent a video message to employees urging them to review Apple’s Business Conduct Policy and act with integrity.
Apple has released an update to iMovie that allows users with older video cards to install the software on their computers.
Tweetbot for Mac has been updated with smoother scrolling, the ability to reply to tweets/DMs from the notification itself, and more.
Macy’s has become the first major retailer to deploy iBeacons via a partnership with Shopkick.
The Tumblr app for iOS has been completely redesigned with a new look and feel for iOS 7.
The KAYAK travel app has been updated with a redesigned Flight Tracker, faster hotel checkout, refreshed Price Alerts, and more.
DisplayMate has posted an in-depth mini tablet display shoot-out comparing the new Retina Display iPad Mini with the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 and the Google Nexus 7.
Evernote has released a completely redesigned Web Clipper extension for Safari.
Foxconn has reportedly stopped production of the iPhone 5c at its factory in Zhengzhou to shift capacity to the iPhone 5s.
Fantastical 2 has been updated with a sound for notifications, additional app icon badge options, and numerous other improvements and bug fixes.
The LinkedIn Pulse app has been updated with full screen reading on iPad, swipe to go back, the ability to see stories you have already read, and other improvements.
The Vimeo app has been updated with AirDrop support, a new Incoming feed, the ability to select Wi-Fi or Cellular in Sync settings, and more.
This is a camera comparison of the iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s smartphones.
Apple has reportedly acquired PrimeSense, the 3D sensing company behind the Microsoft Xbox Kinect.
Apple is reportedly planning on integrating the new iBeacon system into its retail stores.
AT&T is offering 50% off all smartphones priced up to $199, including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
In its latest Mobility Report, Ericsson reveals that mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 9.3 billion by 2019, 5.6 billion of which will be for smartphones.
ZeptoLab has posted a teaser trailer for its upcoming Cut the Rope 2 game for iOS.
IK Multimedia is now shipping its iLoud portable speaker designed for musicians.
Apple has informed developers that iTunes Connect will be shut down from Saturday, December 21, to Friday, December 27, 2013 for the holidays.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will publish guidance allowing for personal electronic devices to be used during all phases of flight.
The Day One journal app has been updated with a new design for iOS 7 and the ability to track activity data including a daily step count for iPhone 5s users.
The Mint.com Personal Finance app has been updated with a new iOS 7 design, the ability to view Trend charts, and edit pending transactions.
The MapQuest app has been redesigned for iOS 7 bringing an easier to read map with sharper detail, traffic conditions on route, road alerts, sharing, and more.
Google is reportedly testing a Google Music app for iOS internally and will likely launch the app later this month.
Google has released an update to its Gmail app for iOS that features a major update for the iPad.
Apple has announced the arrival of Calvin & Hobbes on the iBookstore.
The Computer History Museum has received permission to release the source code of Apple II DOS 3.1 to the public.
Facebook has released a completely redesigned Messenger app for iOS 7 that let’s you message any phone number.
Apple wants $380 million in a new trial being held to determine damages from Samsung’s patent infringement but Samsung believes it should have to pay just $52 million.
Google has released an update to its Zagat app for iOS that brings support for many more locations, easy access to ratings and reviews, Street View panoramas, and more.
An all new Pocket 5.0 app has been released for iOS which is smarter, more dynamic, and offers streamlined navigation and search.
The Camera360 Ultimate app has been updated with support for Sony’s QX100 and QX10 iPhone-compatible lens attachments.
The Lytro companion app has been updated with AirPlay support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode, and more.
Apple has reportedly put its plans for a television on hold again to possibly focus on wearable devices.
The BitTorrent Sync app has been updated with support for the iPad, design changes, and iOS 7 compatibility.
Tapbots has released an updated to Tweetbot 3 that brings the ability to use a list as your timeline, right swipe to quick reply, and resize text.
Amazon has announced that it is working with the U.S. Postal Service to begin delivering packages on Sunday, starting in Los Angeles and New York.
Twitterrific has been updated with a new layout for user profiles, a new pull-to-refresh animation, the ability to view profile banners by tapping on them, and more.
Check out this infographic that illustrates the evolution of the iPhone from the original iPhone to the iPhone 5s.
Apple is reportedly planning to release 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones with displays that curve downward at their edges in the second half of 2014.
A judge has ordered to Samsung to explain why it shouldn’t be sanctioned for leaking confidential Apple documents.
Instructions on how to disable the animation and parallax effects in iOS 7.
US Airways and Alaska Airlines have announced that passengers can now use personal electronic devices during all phases of flight.
Both Microsoft and Apple were interested in acquiring BlackBerry’s intellectual property but BlackBerry’s board rejected proposals to break up the company.
Elgato has unveiled Thunderbolt Drive+, a fast and ultra-portable SSD that features Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 support.
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple’s new manufacturing deal with GT Advanced Technologies will produce enough sapphire material to make enough 5-inch sapphire screen covers for 33.79-50.56 million iPhones per year.
The Google Drive app has been updated with support for multiple accounts, single sign in, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and iOS 7.
Apple’s agreement with GT Advanced Technologies to manufacture sapphire materials is a significant venture for both companies.
Disney Mobile, in partnership with LucasArts and NimbleBit, has released ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’, a new game for iOS.
SoundCloud has released an update to its app that brings a refreshed design for iOS 7.
RunKeeper has been updated with background detection of walking activities, a stride rate chart, and improved auto-pause.
Apple is gearing up to perform some iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c repairs in-store.
Apple has seeded the Mail Update for Mavericks to developers ahead of its public release.
Amazon has released another commercial that mocks the iPad’s display performance under sunlight when compared to the Kindle Paperwhite.
Apple has updated GarageBand for Mac with stability improvements and bug fixes.
Facebook has announced that it is rolling out a new design for its Like and Share buttons.
IFTTT, an app that lets you automate tasks between apps and services, has been updated with support for iOS Photos and Reminders.
Primate Lab’s John Poole has released estimated Geekbench scores for the upcoming four, six, eight, and twelve-core Mac Pro configurations.
Google has announced new updates to Google Maps including step-by-step previews for directions, Street View exploration with Pegman, traffic incident reports, and bird’s-eye view with Earth Tours.
On Jimmy Kimmel last night, five year old Arden Hayes turned down a free Sony Xperia Z tablet because he was going to get an iPad for Christmas.
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