Amazon Offers 15% Off Kindles Today to Celebrate FAA Decision
Amazon has announced that it is offering 15% off the Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch, and Kindle today only in celebration of the FAA’s recent decision to allow use of portable electronics on take-off and landing.
Asphalt 8: Airborne Goes Free to Play, Gets New Cars, Cups, Boosters, More
Gameloft has updated Asphalt 8: Airborne making it free to play and introducing new cards, limited-time cups, multiplayer world series, boosters, and control customization.
Nokia Windows Phones Continue to Gain Momentum, Overtake iOS in Italy
Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reports that Nokia and Windows Phone continue to gain global momentum reaching 10% of smartphone sales across the five major European markets.
BlackBerry Abandons Sale, Replaces CEO, Gets $1 Billion Investment
BlackBerry has announced that will abandon plans to sell to the company to Fairfax Financial Holdings and has instead replaced CEO Thorsten Heins and raised a $1 billion investment from Fairfax and other investors.
iPad Air Sees 5x the Usage of the iPad 4 Two Days After Launch [Chart]
The iPad Air is seeing five times the usage the iPad 4 did two days after launch and more than 3 times that of the iPad mini.
Tim Cook Writes Article on Workplace Equality for WSJ, Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act
Apple CEO Tim Cook has written an article about workplace equality for the Wall Street Journal.
The iPad Air Lasts for 24 Hours as a LTE Hotspot
Tests reveal that the iPad Air can last for 24 hours straight as an LTE hotspot.
Apple’s VP of Engineering for iOS Has Retired
Henri Lamiraux, Apple’s Vice President of Software Engineering – iOS Apps & Frameworks, has retired.
Netflix Starts Testing 4K Ultra-HD Videos Ahead of 2014 Launch
Netflix has started testing 4K Ultra-HD videos ahead of its planned launch in 2014.
ProCam 2 Released for iOS 7
RoCam 2 has been redesigned from the ground up to compliment iOS 7 with a streamlined interface and a focus on function over form.
The iPhone Will Finally Be Offered on Contract in India
Reliance Communications has announced that it offer subsidized iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c devices in India with a two year contract.
T-Mobile CEO Confirms Free 200MB of Monthly Data for iPad
T-Mobile CEO John Legere has confirmed the company will be offering Free 200MB of monthly iPad data, despite issues at launch that forced customers to pay $10
Analyst: 75% of Early iPad Air Buyers Already Own an iPad
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has released the results of his iPad Air launch day survey finding that 75% of buyers already own an iPad.
Rhapsody App Gets Swipe to Reveal Menu, Ability to Play and Shuffle Tracks by Artist
The Rhapsody music app has been updated bringing significant improvements including a swipe to reveal menu and the ability to play and shuffle tracks by artist.
NBA Game Time is Updated for 2013-2014 Season With New iOS 7 Design, Numerous Improvements
The NBA Game Time app has been updated for the 2013-2014 season bringing a new redesign for iOS 7, free game recaps, team video, statistics, rosters, and more.
Clear App is Updated With Support for Background Refresh
The Clear to-do app has been updated with support for Background Refresh.
Logitech Launches New Keyboard Folios, Keyboard Cover, and Protective Case for the iPad Air
Logitech has announced four new accessories for the new iPad Air.
Penultimate App is Updated With Zoom, Drift, Smart Wrist Protection
The Penultimate handwriting app for iPad has been updated with Zoom, Drift, and Smart Wrist Protection features; as well as, support for the new Jot Script Evernote Edition stylus.
Aluminum 5-Inch Nokia Lumia 929 Smartphone Leaked [Video]
Hands on video has been leaked online of a new aluminum 5-inch Nokia Lumia smartphone.
U.S. Cellular to Sell iPad Air Starting November 8th
U.S. Cellular has announced that it will begin selling the iPad Air on November 8th.
Dots Game Gets a New Dark Theme, Weekly Score Boards
Dots, a game about connecting, has been updated with a new Dark Theme and Weekly score boards.
Apple Fixed 802.11ac SMB Transfer Speeds With OS X Mavericks [Chart]
Apple has fixed 802.11ac SMB transfer speeds with the release of OS X Mavericks.
Apple to Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Anti-Poaching Agreements
Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe must face a class-action lawsuit from employees who claim their wages were held down by anti-poaching agreements between the companies.
Boxie Dropbox Client Adds Passcode, Sorting, Smart Text Auto Selection, More
The Boxie client app for Dropbox has been updated with a passcode lockscreen, folder-by-folder sorting options, smart text auto selection, and more.
Analysts Estimate How Many Macs Apple Sold Last Quarter [Chart]
Analysts are estimating how many Macs Apple sold last quarter ahead of the company’s earnings announcement on Monday.
Apple to Launch ‘Blockbuster’ iPhone 6 With Larger Display Next Summer?
Piper Jaffary analyst Gene Munster is out with a new investor note on Apple, predicting the company with launch a ‘blockbuster’ iPhone 6 with a larger display next summer.
Screens VNC App Gets Support for AirPlay Mirroring, Hot Corners, Disconnect Actions, More
The Screens screen sharing app and VNC client application has been updated with support for AirPlay Mirroring, Hot Corners, Disconnect Actions, and more.
How to Setup and Use iCloud Keychain on iOS 7
Instructions on how to setup and use iCloud Keychain on iOS 7.
Retina iPad Mini Supply to be ‘Ridiculously Tight’
Just like the iPhone 5s, analysts are predicting that the Retina iPad Mini will be in severely short supply.
Carl Icahn Posts Open Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging $150 Billion Buyback Plan
Investor Carl Icahn has posted an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging him to increase Apple’s stock buyback to $150 billion.
Adobe Flash for Safari in OS X Mavericks Now Sandboxed
Adobe Flash for Safari 7 in OS X Mavericks is now sandboxed, making it much more safer and secure
Samsung Fined $340,000 for Paying for Negative HTC Reviews
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission has fined Samsung $340,000 for paying people to post negative HTC reviews.
Things for Mac Gets OS X Mavericks Support
Things for Mac, a popular task manager, has been updated with support for OS X Mavericks.
PayPal App is Updated With Numerous Improvements
PayPal has updated its iPhone app with numerous improvements and some bug fixes as well.
How to Create a Bootable OS X Mavericks USB Install Key
Instructions on how to create a bootable OS X Mavericks USB key.
BBM for iPhone Gets Contact Categories, List Sorting and Filtering in BBM Groups
The BBM app for iPhone has been updated with contact categories, list sorting and filtering in BBM Groups, performance improvements, and more.
LinkedIn Releases a Completely Redesigned iPad App
LinkedIn has released a complete redesign of their iPad app featuring a more dynamic, visual feed.
T-Mobile to Offer New iPads Starting at $0 Down With Free 200MB/Month of Data for Life
T-Mobile US has announced that it will offer the iPad Air and iPad mini starting at $0 down with 200MB of 4G LTE data each month for life.
Anki DRIVE Starter Kit Now Available From the Apple Store
The Anki DRIVE Starter Kit is now available from the online Apple Store. Anki DRIVE uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver a racing game with cars you can control from your iPhone or iPod touch.
Extensive OS X Mavericks Review By John Siracusa
If you’re looking for an extensive review of OS X Mavericks, John Siracusa has posted an in depth look at the new operating system for Ars Technica.
New MacBook Pro Benchmarks Begin Surfacing on Geekbench
Benchmarks for Apple’s new MacBook Pros have begun surfacing in the Geekbench Results Browser.
Xbox Music App Gets Improved Interface, Lets You Start a Radio Station Based on Favorite Artists
The Xbox Music app for iPhone has been updated with an improved interface and the ability to start a radio station based on your favorite artists.
Apple Prototyping Surface-Style Keyboard for iPad?
Apple has reportedly been prototyping a Surface-style keyboard cover for the iPad, according to former employee Jamie Ryan.
Google Coordinate Adds Job Sorting, Schedule Editing, More
The Google Coordinate app has been updated with job sorting, job schedule editing, the ability to view completed jobs, and more.
Apple Accidentally Leaks New iWork and iLife App Icons, GarageBand App is Going Free
Apple has accidentally leaked new iWork and iLife app icons along with the news that GarageBand will become a free basic download.
Apple Airs Its First iPhone 5s TV Ad [Video]
Apple has aired its first commercial for the gold iPhone 5s with Touch ID.
Apple Quietly Seeds New OS X Mavericks Gold Master Build
Over the weekend, Apple quietly pushed out a new build of its OS X Mavericks Gold Master seed, changing the original GM build.
Twitter to Kill the Twitter #Music App?
Twitter is reportedly considering kill off its Twitter #Music app, according to a new report.
Apple Employees Jokingly Dubbed the Gold iPhone 5s as ‘The Kardashian Phone’
Apple employees jokingly dubbed the gold iPhone 5s as ‘The Kardashian Phone’.
Carrot Dating App Lets You ‘Bribe Your Way to a Date’ [Video]
The Carrot Dating app aims to cut to the chase by letting you ‘bribe your way to a date’.
Analyst Predicts No Gold or Touch ID iPads, Thinner iPad 5, Retina iPad Mini, Haswell MacBook Pros
The often accurate KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released his predictions for the Apple event on October 22nd.
Tim Cook Sued Over iOS 7 Software Update Download
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been sued in small claims court by Mark David Menacher, a California customer who is upset that Apple has forced download of the iOS 7 install file onto his devices with no way to remove it.
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 5c Production By 35%, Increases iPhone 5s Production By 75%
Although Apple has cut iPhone 5c production by 35%, it has increased iPhone 5s production by 75%, according to DisplaySearch channel checks.
Google Hangouts App Now Lets You Make and Receive Calls Using Google Voice
The Google Hangouts app has been updated with the ability to make and receive calls using your Google Voice number.
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks Server Gold Master to Developers
Apple has released OS X Mavericks Server Gold Master to Developers for testing, ahead of its October 22 event where it is expected to announce the release date for Mavericks
US Cellular to Offer iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Starting November 8
US Cellular announced today that it will offer both the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c starting November 8
Google Adds iCloud to Moto X Migration Tool to MotoMaker
Google has updated MotoMaker with a migration tool making it easier for iPhone users to move their iCloud data to the Moto X.
Batman: Arkham Origins Game Released for iOS
Warner Bros has released ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ for iOS ahead of the game’s October 25th release date for consoles.
EU Seeks Comment on Samsung Proposal to Settle Investigation Over Its Abuse of SEPs
The European Commission is requesting comment on a Samsung proposal to stop seeking injunctions based on its Standard Essential Patents for five years.
Microsoft Releases Windows 8.1 for Download
Microsoft has officially announced the global availability of Windows 8.1.
New iPhoto and GarageBand App Icons Spotted [Images]
New icons for the iPhoto and GarageBand apps have been spotted in the iCloud Storage Management area of the iOS Settings app.
Orbitz App is Completely Redesigned for iOS 7, Adds Support for Orbitz Rewards
The Orbitz app has been completely redesigned for iOS 7 and now lets Orbitz Rewards members redeem Orbucks when booking hotels.
Bad Piggies is Updated With 30 New Halloween Levels
Rovio has updated its Bad Piggies game with 30 new Halloween levels.
Lyft Ride Sharing App Gets Multiple Credit Card Support, Launches in Additional Cities
The Lyft ride sharing app has been updated with multiple credit card support, optimized river signup flow, accessibility improvements, and support for additional cities.
Tweet From T-Mobile CEO Suggests that Company May Carry Apple’s New iPads
T-Mobile CEO John Legere tweeted earlier today that he is “excited” for the Apple iPad event, hinting that the carrier may finally support Cellular iPad Support
Real Racing 3 Update Brings New Cars, New Track, HUD Customization and More
Real Racing 3 update brings new cars, a new track, a time trial ghost challenge, and improvements to its HUD and AI
Warren Buffett Supports Apple’s Stock Buyback Plan As Is
Although he doesn’t own Apple stock, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett says he supports Apple’s buyback plan and wouldn’t push for a larger share buyback, unlike investor Carl Icahn.
AuthenTec Co-Founder Demos Prototype Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor [Photos]
AuthenTech co-founder, F. Scott Moody, gave a presentation of the origins of Apple’s new Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor at North Carolina State University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering on Tuesday.
Boxie is a New Dropbox Client for iPhone
Boxie is a new Dropbox client for the iPhone which aims to enhance and prettify the Dropbox experience.
Intel Touts Its Bay Trail Processor Over Apple’s A7 Chip
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich touted the company’s Bay Trail processor over Apple’s 64-bit A7 chip during its third-quarter earnings conference call.
iPhone 5s is Outselling iPhone 5c Two-to-One [CIRP]
The iPhone 5s is outselling the iPhone 5c more than two to one, according to a report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).
Apple Launches iPhone Trade-In Program in the U.K.
Apple has launched its iPhone trade-in program in the U.K.
Beyond Verbal Demos Its Emotion Analytics Software on Steve Jobs [Video]
Beyond Verbal has posted a YouTube video demonstrating its emotion analytics software on Steve Jobs.
Twitterrific App Update Brings Profile Editing, Performance Enhancements
The Twitterrific app has been updated with new profile editing features, performance enhancements, and faster launch times.
1Password App Adds Wi-Fi Sync Option, Improved iCloud Sync, More
The 1Password app for iOS has been updated with a Wi-Fi sync option, the ability to change the built-in browser user-agent, greatly improved iCloud sync performance, and more.
Renderings Show Rumored iPad 5 in the Apple Store [Images]
Martin Hajek has released new renders of the rumored iPad 5 that show how it would look in the Apple Store.
Leaked Hands-On Video of the Unreleased Google Nexus 5 Smartphone
A hands-on video of the what appears to be a Google Nexus 5 prototype has leaked online.
Apple to Release 12-Inch Retina Display MacBook, Higher Resolution iPad, Lower Cost iMac in 2014?
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a research note outlining his expectations for upcoming Apple products.
Leaked Photos of Nokia’s First Windows Tablet
Photos of the Lumia 2520, Nokia’s first Windows tablet, have been leaked online.
Unity 4.2.2 Adds iOS 7 Game Controller Support
The Unity framework for mobile game developers has been updated with iOS 7 game controller support.
iPhone 5s Ship Times Improve to 2-3 Weeks
Apple has updated its shipping times for the new iPhone 5s smartphone.
AT&T to Force New Customers to Use Its Mobile Share Data Plans
AT&T has announced that only its Mobile Share data plans will be available to new customers.
Scale Model Offers Sneak Peak at Apple’s New Campus [Photo Gallery]
Mercury News has obtained photos of a scale model of Apple’s new spaceship campus.
iPhone 5s Owners Report Receiving the Blue Screen of Death [Video]
A number of iPhone 5s owners have reported receiving the dreaded blue screen of death on their iOS device followed by a forced reboot.
Level App Helps You Track Your Daily Cash Flow
Level is an app that provides a way to track your daily cash flow and take control of your money.
Best Buy to Offer Minimum $100 Gift Card for Smartphone Trade-In When Purchasing iPhone 5s or 5c
Best Buy is offering a minimum $100 Best Buy Gift Card when you trade in any working smartphone and purchase the iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c with 2-year activation.
NYTimes App Update Brings New International Edition
The NYTimes app for iOS has been updated to add a new International Edition that will go live starting October 15th.
Fitbit Unveils New Fitbit Force Wireless Activity and Sleep-Tracking Wristband
Fitbit today announced Fitbit Force, a sleek, advanced, high-performance wireless activity and sleep-tracking wristband.
iTranslate Gets Reimagined for iOS 7, Adds 7 New Languages
The iTranslate app has been completely redesigned for iOS 7 and has added support for 7 new languages.
Apple’s Third Quarter PC Market Share Declines Year-Over-Year
A Gartner report comparing PC market share reveals that Apple saw -2.3% growth from 3Q12 to 3Q13 in the United States.
T-Mobile Officially Announces Unlimited Data and Texting Worldwide at No Extra Charge
T-Mobile has officially announced that it will deliver unlimited global data at no extra charge in 100+ countries.
T-Mobile is Launching Free Global Data This Month
T-Mobile U.S.A. is launching free global data in late October, according to a new promo ad spotted running on T-Mobile.com.
DisplaySearch Predicts 4.7-Inch and 5.7-Inch iPhones, 55-Inch and 65-Inch Apple TVs, More
DisplaySearch is predicting that Apple will revamp nearly all of the displays in its products over the next year.
Foursquare Begins Rolling Out Real-Time Recommendations to iPhone App Users
Foursquare has announced that it will begin to roll out real-time recommendations to iPhone users with its latest app update.
Facebook Said to be Preparing Major Updates to Its iOS Apps
Facebook is reportedly preparing major updates to its iOS apps that will bring Graph Search and a redesigned Messenger application.
The iPad Mini Has the Fastest Tablet Touchscreen [Chart]
The touchscreen found in the iPad mini is faster than any other iOS, Android or Windows tablet, according to a report from Agawi.
Another Gallery of High Quality iPad 5 Shell Photos
Another gallery of high quality iPad 5 shell photos in space gray has been leaked by Sonny Dickson.
Call of Duty: Strike Team is Optimized for the iPhone 5s, Survival Mode Maps Now Unlocked
Call of Duty: Strike Team has been updated to take advantage of the more powerful iPhone 5s and unlock Survival Mode maps for all players.
The Weather Channel App Gets Better Local Forecasts, Enhancements for iOS 7
The Weather Channel app has been updated with better local forecasts and enhancements for iOS 7.
Capo 3 Features Automatic Chord and Beat Detection
Capo 3 is a Mac application that helps you learn to play music in your iTunes library by slowing it down, automatically detecting chords, and quickly generating guitar tablature using a detailed spectrogram.
The iPhone 5s is the Top Handset at All Major U.S. Carriers, iPhone 5c is in Second or Third
The iPhone 5s took the top spot at all major U.S. carriers in September and the iPhone 5c followed closely behind.
AT&T U-verse App for iPhone Now Lets You Watch Live TV
Following a recent update to its iPad app, the AT&T U-verse iPhone app now lets you watch live TV.
Skype Apps Are Updated With Refreshed Look for iOS 7
The Skype apps for iPhone and iPad have been updated with a refreshed look for iOS 7.
New Samsung Galaxy Gear Ads Look Back at Past Smartwatches From Movies & TV [Video]
Samsung has posted two new ads for its Galaxy Gear Smartwatch that looks back at popular wrist communicators from the movies and TV.
Leaked Service Manual for the Unreleased Google Nexus 5?
A LG service manual for the unreleased Google Nexus 5 has reportedly been leaked online.
Samsung Executives Were Given Details of a Highly Confidential Nokia-Apple Patent License
Apple is seeking sanctions against Samsung after it was discovered that company executives were given details of a highly confidential Nokia-Apple patent license.
The iOS 7 Betas Have Expired Locking Out Users Who Haven’t Updated
Apple has expired the iOS 7 beta builds leading to numerous reports of activation errors for those still on a beta version of the mobile operating system.
BlackBerry Hit With Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit for Allegedly Misleading Investors
BlackBerry and its executives have been hit with a shareholder class action lawsuit accusing the them of inflating the stock price by misleading investors on the prospects of its BlackBerry 10 smartphones.
Change in New iOS Users vs. New Android Users [Chart]
Fortune has posted a chart comparing the three-month change in new iOS users vs new Android users for the U.S. market.
TripAdvisor App Gets New Design, Other Improvements
The TripAdvisor app has been completely redesigned for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
AT&T U-verse App for iPad Now Lets You Watch Live TV
The AT&T U-Verse app for iPad has been updated to let you watch live TV.
NFL Mobile App Gets Access to NFL.com/Live Content for Premium Subscribers
The NFL Mobile app has been updated with access to NFL.com/Live content for premium subscribers, Fantasy Lineup Reminder alerts, and other performance enhancements.
Circa News App Redesigned for iOS 7, Gets Background Updates, More
The Circa News app has been redesigned for iOS 7 receiving breaking news alerts, background updating, full screen images, and more.
Duolingo Gets an Entirely New Look for iOS 7
Duolingo, a free language learning app, has been updated with an entirely new look for iOS 7.
Goldee App Offers Dynamic Light Scenes for Philips Hue Bulbs
The Goldee app makes your Philips hue light bulbs come alive with beautifully designed and dynamic light scenes.
Eventbrite Gets New Design, Intuitive Navigation, AirDrop Support, Background Updates
The Eventbrite app has been updated for iOS 7 with a new design, intuitive navigation, AirDrop support, and background updates.
iOS 7 Update Removed Supervision Profiles From School iPads
School administrators have discovered that the iOS 7 software update removed supervision profiles installed on iPads to filter content and provide remote-management privileges.
1Password for Mac Has Been Completely Revamped
Agile Bits has released a completely revamped version of 1Password for Mac OS X.
Snapchat Introduces Snapchat Stories
Snapchat has been updated with Snapchat Stories letting users add Snaps together to create a narrative.
Qualcomm Says Apple’s 64-Bit A7 Processor is a ‘Marketing Gimmick’
Qualcomm SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Anand Chandrasekher says Apple’s 64-bit A7 processor is just a ‘marketing gimmick’.
Netflix App is Updated With Netflix HD and AirPlay Streaming for iOS 7
Netflix has updated their app with Netflix HD for iOS 7, AirPlay streaming for iOS 7, playback optimizations, and stability improvements.
Twitterrific App Gets Support for A7 64-Bit Processor, Other Improvements
The Twitterrific app has been updated with support for Apple’s new A7 64-bit processor, as well as other improvements.
Plants vs. Zombies Finally Supports the Taller 4-Inch iPhone Display
Plants vs. Zombies has been updated with support for the taller 4-inch display on the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5s.
Google Acquires Flutter Hand Gesture Detection App for OS X
Google has acquired Flutter, an app for OS X and Windows that uses your computers webcam to detect hand gestures.
Jimmy Kimmel: Do You Suffer From Nausea, Headaches, and Vertigo Due to iOS 7? [Video]
Jimmy Kimmel has posted a video offering advice to those suffering from nausea, headaches, and vertigo due to iOS 7.
New iPad Mini S and iPad Mini C Concepts [Images]
Martin Hajek has released new renders of concept iPad Mini S and iPad Mini C devices.
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