Apple Begins Training Employees for iPhone Trade-In Program
Apple has reportedly begun training its U.S. retail store employees for a new iPhone trade-in program.
Apple Limits Access to iWork for iCloud Beta Due to ‘Overwhelming Response’
Apple is limiting access to the iWork for iCloud beta due to an ‘overwhelming response’.
Plex for iOS is Discounted to $1.99 for a Limited Time
Plex, a popular media server, has been discounted its iOS app to $1.99 for a two day back to school sale.
Apple in Talks With NTT DoCoMo to Sell iPhone in Japan
Apple is in talks with NTT DoCoMo, Japan’s largest mobile carrier, to sell the iPhone.
OS X 10.8.5 Fixes AFP File Transfer Speeds Over 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Could Be Released Today
Apple has begun supplying select partners with a prerelease build of OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion.
Leaked Photos Reveal Fourth iPhone 5S Color? [Gallery]
Newly leaked photos allege that Apple will release the iPhone 5S in a new grey color.
Apple Reportedly Tested 64-Bit A7 Processor for the iPhone 5S
Apple has reportedly tested a 64-bit A7 processor for the new iPhone 5S.
P0sixninja Launches OpenJailbreak Project
P0sixninja has launched OpenJailbreak, a community where tools are maintained to sustain jailbreaking.
Leaked Photo of iPhone 5C Units Being Tested at Pegatron?
A leaked photo which shows a pile of iPhone 5C units being tested may have actually come from within Pegatron.
Ryan Petrich Announces TweakWeek 2 is Coming ‘After the iOS 7 Jailbreak’
Ryan Petrich has just confirmed that TweakWeek 2 is coming — bringing tons of free, new open source Tweaks that can by downloaded via Cydia.
LockBar Pro Tweak Brings iOS 7 Control Center Style Toggles to iOS 6 [Video]
LockBar Pro, a tweak from bushe, brings iOS 7 Control Center style toggles to iOS 6.
CBS Sports App Gets Football GameTracker, Power Rankings, Stat Leaders
The CBS Sports app has received a notable update which brings Football GameTracker, Power Rankings, Stat Leaders, Tennis scores for ATP and WTA, and more.
Instagram Acquires Luma Camera App
Instagram has acquired the Luma Camera app and removed it from App Store.
DOJ Says Apple Changed In-App Purchasing Rules to Retaliate Against Amazon
The Department of Justice is saying that Apple changed its in-app purchasing rules ‘to retaliate against Amazon’, citing an internal Steve Jobs email.
Tim Cook Has a ‘Methodical, No-Nonsense’ Leadership Style
Reuters has published a profile on Apple CEO Tim Cook describing his leadership style as methodical, no-nonsense, and very different from that of his predecessor Steve Jobs.
Gameloft Releases Asphalt 8: Airborne for iOS
Gameloft has released Asphalt 8: Airborne, the latest title in its popular racing game series for iOS.
Every Color of the iPhone 5C? [Video]
Check out this video that shows the unboxing of part components for the rumored iPhone 5C.
Leaked Gold iPhone 5S Shell Compared to Black and White Shells? [Photos]
Check out these photos that compare a gold iPhone 5S shell to the black and white colored shells.
Facebook Pages Manager App Updated With Numerous New Features
The Facebook Pages Manager app has been updated with numerous new features including the ability to upload multiple photos for a single post, add new admins, create new pages, create events, and more.
Real Racing 3 Gets New Cars, New Events, Difficulty Tuning, More
Electronic Arts has updated Real Racing 3 with new cars, new events, and difficulty tuning, visual enhancements, improved cameras, and more.
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks Developer Preview 6
Apple has released OS X Mavericks Developer Preview 6 via software update for testing.
Apple Hires Levi’s SVP as Retail Director
Apple has hired Enrique Atienza, Senior Vice President of Retail Americas and Global Store Operations at Levi Strauss, as a Retail Director.
AT&T Launches 4G LTE in 5 New Markets, Announces 50 New Markets By Year’s End
AT&T LTE is now available in 5 new markets with 50 more planned by years end, bringing their total market count to 370
Pulse App Gets Redesigned Discovery Experience
Pulse has been updated with a fully redesigned experience to discover new publications, channels, and influencers.
Yahoo! Sports App Gets MMA Coverage, WNBA Scores, More
The Yahoo! Sports app for iOS has been updated with MMA coverage, WNBA scores, news, and standings, and other improvements.
First Liver Surgery Using an iPad in Germany [Photos]
Check out these photos of a liver surgery in Germany which used an iPad to access and visualize planning data.
Plastic iPhone 5C Gets Scratch Tested, Measured [Video]
Apple Daily has posted a video that shows the scratch resistance of the iPhone 5C’s plastic shell.
Star Trek Into Darkness Launches on iTunes 3 Weeks Ahead of DVD Release
Apple is offering Star Trek Into Darkness for purchase on iTunes three weeks ahead of its DVD release on September 10th.
Apple and China Mobile ‘Keen’ on Selling iPhone, Still Some Issues Remain
Apple and China Mobile have been in talks for ages in terms of bringing the iPhone to China Mobile and it seems that a deal may finally be reached soon
Apple to Seed iOS 7 Beta 6 Next Week, GM to Select Partners September 5?
iOS 7 beat 6 will reportedly be released to developers next week as the GM release will be handed out to select partners September 5
Apple Updates App Review Guidelines With New Rules for Children, Gambling Apps
Apple has updated its App Store review guidelines with a focus on strengthening protections for children and buckle down on gambling apps
Apple to Produce Retina iPad Mini at Same Volumes as First Generation iPad Mini?
Production of Retina displays for the new iPad mini are at the same levels as production was for last years first generation iPad mini, according to IHS iSuppli.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is Now Available in the U.S. App Store
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is now available in the U.S. App Store for download.
Flipboard Update Lets You Scan Top Stories in News, Tech, Business, Sports
Flipboard has been updated with GIF support and the ability to scan Top Stories in News, Tech, Business and Sport sections.
Drync App Lets You Find, Track, and Buy Wine
Drync is an iPhone app that can scan the label of a wine bottle letting you save then rate, share, and buy it.
WordPress App Gets New Native Reader, New Account System
The official WordPress app has been updated with a new native WordPress.com Reader and a new account system.
Apple Unveils Revamped iCloud.com Beta With an iOS 7 Style Design [Gallery]
Apple has unveiled a revamped iCloud.com Beta which features an iOS 7 style design.
Director Joshua Michael Stern Talks About the ‘Jobs’ Movie [Video]
Director Joshua Michael Stern talks about making the new ‘Jobs’ movie starring Ashton Kutcher.
Amazing Photos From the 2013 iPhone Photography Awards [Gallery]
Check out these amazing photos from the 2013 iPhone Photography Awards.
Google to Remove Messenger From Google+ Apps
Google has announced that it is removing Messenger from its Google+ apps in favor of Hangouts.
New Sphero 2.0 Robotic Ball Rolls Twice as Fast [Video]
Orbotix has introduced Sphero 2.0, a new version of its robotic ball that rolls twice as fast as its predecessor.
Windows 8.1 Will Be Released on October 17th
Microsoft has announced that Windows 8.1 will be released on October 17th at 4:00am PDT as a free update via the Windows Store.
Skype for iPhone Updated with Support for HD Video Calls on iPhone 5, Improved Call Quality
After updating its iPad app, Skype released a similar update for its iPhone app, bringing HD Video calls to the iPhone 5 as well as improved call quality and stability
The Loop’s Jim Dalrymple Confirms Apple’s September 10 iPhone Event
The Loop’s Jim Dalrymple who is well connected with Apple and has an excellent track record, is confirming Apple’s September 10 Event
How the Iconic ‘Tri-Tone’ Message Alert Was Created
Kelly Jacklin goes over how he created the Tri-Tone message alert back in 1998 for SoundJam MP, which later would be bought by Apple and incorporated into many devices seen today
CBS Sports App Updated With Full iPad Support Including Live Video
CBS Sports app for iOS has received an update today that brings full iPad support including the ability to watch Live Video
Skype for iPad Updated with Support for HD Video Calls on iPad 4, Improved Call Quality
Skype for iPad has been updated with support for HD Video calling on the iPad 4 as well as improvements to call quality and stability
Fingerprint Sensor Shortages Limiting iPhone 5S Production to 3-4 Million Units This Quarter
Fingerprint sensor shortages could limit the iPhone 5S production to only 3-4 million units in Q3 2013 with 30 million more units to follow in the fourth quarter of 2013.
WSJ: iPad 5 to Use Same Touch Panel Technology as iPad Mini to Become Thinner and Lighter
The iPad 5 will use the same touch panel technology as the iPad mini, which will make the device thinner and lighter.
Leaked Parts Point to iPhone 5S With Dual LED Flash [Image]
Leaked parts point to an iPhone 5S with a Dual LED flash, which will improve the performance of the camera in low light conditions.
iPhone 5 Explodes Scratching Woman’s Cornea
A Chinese woman nearly lost her eyesight after her iPhone 5 exploded in her hand, sending debris into her eye.
Pixar CCO John Lasseter Accepts Disney Legends Award on Behalf of Steve Jobs [Video]
Pixar CCO John Lasseter accepted a Disney Legends award on behalf of Steve Jobs at the Disney D23 conference.
TwitchTV App Update Brings More Than 750 Viewable Channels, Improved Chat
Twitch, a video platform and community for gamers, has updated its TwitchTV app with over 750 viewable channels, improved chat, and more.
iPhone 5S to Feature Sapphire Covered Raised Home Button with Fingerprint Sensor?
The iPhone 5S could feature a sapphire covered convex home button with a finger print sensor that launches in September.
This is What a 13-Inch iPad Would Look Like [Images]
A recent report alleged that Apple was asking suppliers to provide them with display samples for a larger 13-inch iPad, here’s how it would look.
Apple Will Reportedly Unveil Its Next iPhone on September 10th
Apple will reportedly unveil its next iPhone on September 10th, according to the often reliable AllThingsD.
Frequent Locations in iOS 7 Shows Where You Visit The Most [Images]
Frequent Locations in iOS 7 has already been confirmed by Apple, but new pictures of it in action show where you visit the most, and how many times you visit there
YouTube Co-Founders Launch MixBit Video Editing App
YouTube co-founders have launched MixBit, a video editing app that builds on Vine and Instagram ‘snippets’
Apple Applies for ‘Audio Hyperlinking’ Patent to Help Content Creators Link to Other Media
Apple has applied for a patent that describes a method of encoding hyperlinks into an audio stream, which would allow content creators the ability to link to other media or even control a devices UI
Apple Job Listing for iCloud Engineer Hints at New Anti-Spam, Anti-Abuse System
Apple job posting hints at hiring a new iCloud engineer to help build a new anti-spam/abuse system
iPhone, Uncarrier Strategy Help Push T-Mobile to Strongest Growth in Four Years
T-Mobile’s uncarrier strategy along with introducing the iPhone 5 have help push it to its strongest growth in four years
Publishers Object to Proposed DOJ Punishment for Apple in E-Book Case
Five publishers have filed objects with the DOJ regarding their choice of punishment for the recent anti-trust iBookstore ruling against Apple
Poll Finds Users Prefer iOS 7 Interface Elements Compared to iOS 6
A poll conducted finds that users prefer the iOS 7 interface elements compared to iOS 6
comScore Report Shows Apple Still Top Smartphone OEM in US
Apple remains the top smartphone vendor in the US with 40% marketshare in June
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks Developer Preview 5, Seeds New OS X 10.8.5 Build
Apple has released OS X Mavericks Developer Preview 5 as well as seeding a new buld of 10.8.5 12F33
Apple Wins Appeal in Patent Trial Against Motorola, Case Sent Back to ITC
Apple’s patent trial case against Motorola has been revived after the company won an Appeal by a Federal Circuit court that disagreed with the ITC
Microsoft Continues iPad Bashing in Latest Surface Ad [Video]
Microsoft continues the iPad bashing in latest video commercial that compares the surface with the iPad
Instagram 4.1 Brings Video Importing, Automatic Photo Straightening, and More
Instagram 4.1 will bring Video Importing to iOS as well as Automatic Photo Straightening for iOS. In addition, Video on Instagram for Ice Cream sandwich will also be available
Security Flaw in Google Chrome Reveals Stored Passwords in Plain-Text
A security flaw in Google Chrome unveils passwords stored as plain text to anyone using the computer
AT&T Launches 4G LTE in 13 New Markets, Expands in Other Cities
AT&T has announced 13 new 4G LTE markets today as well as expanding LTE service in 2 major cities. The carrier now has LTE in 359 markets
Potential iPhone and iPod Users in Liquid Damage Class Action Suit Now Being Contacted
Older iPhone and iPad users are now being contacted regarding a cash payout in the liquid damage class action law suit
Australian Woman Paid $1350 for Two Apples in iPhone Boxes
An Australian woman was ripped off $1350 after buying two brand new iPhones that contained only an Apple inside
Samsung Loses $1 Billion in Market Value After Presidential Veto, Continues to Appeal
Samsung has announced that it has been granted an appeal hearing in a US court next year against the original patent ruling. The Wall Street journal is also reporting samsung has lost $1 Billion in market value after President Obama vetoed the ITC ban on some Apple products
Apple Reportedly Shifting Some iMac Production to Pegatron
Apple will reportedly be shifting some of its iMac orders from Quanta Computer to Pegatron Technology reports Digitimes
Chinese Regulators Investigating Two Apple Suppliers Over Toxic Metal Dumping
Two Apple suppliers, Foxconn and UniMicron are being investigated by Chinese officials over polluting waters by dumping heavy toxic metals into local rivers
Spotify Announces Curated Playlists
Spotify has announced ‘expert playlists for every mood and moment’ which can be accessed via Browse on mobile devices starting today.
Microsoft Cuts Price of the Surface Pro Tablet By $100
Microsoft has cut the price of the Surface Pro tablet by $100 until August 29th.
How to Recover the Password of Your AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, or Time Capsule Base Station
If you’ve forgotten the password of your Apple AirPort Base Station you may be able to recover it using these instructions.
Evomail App Gets Updated With Unified Inbox, IMAP Support
Evomail, a mail client app for iOS, has been updated to group all your accounts with a Unified Inbox, to support IMAP accounts, to make it easier to switch accounts when composing a new message, and more.
Steve Jobs in Making Pad, A Breaking Bad Parody [Video]
MondoMedia has followed up their Steve Jobs resurrection video with a new Steve Jobs Breaking Bad parody.
Obama Vetos ITC Ban on Older iPhones, iPads
The Obama Administration has vetoed an ITC ban on the sale of older iPhones and iPads including the AT&T iPhone 4 and iPad 2.
Video Shows Front and Back Panels of the Plastic ‘iPhone 5C’
Mac Otakara has posted a video that shows the front and back panels for the rumored ‘iPhone 5C’.
Samsung TVs Hacked to Remotely Activate Built-In Camera
Hackers have demonstrated a method of hacking Samsung Smart TVs to remotely enable the webcam letting them watch you without you ever knowing.
Apple to Allow Pre-Teen iTunes Accounts for Education
Apple is now allowing children under thirteen to have iTunes accounts as part of a push to increase the use of iPads in education.
Apple Will ‘Likely’ Equip New iPad Mini With Retina Display, Contemplates Colored Back Covers
The WSJ is reporting that Apple will release a new iPad mini in the fourth quarter which will ‘likely’ have a Retina display from Samsung.
BlackBerry is Inviting Select Users to Test BBM Beta for iOS and Android
BlackBerry is reportedly inviting select users to test out BBM for iOS and Android via the BlackBerry Beta Zone.
Netflix Announces User Profiles
Netflix has officially announced a new user profiles feature that lets you keep your suggestions, recently watched, and instant queue lists separate from other members of your household.
Temple Run 2 Now Lets You Run as Usain Bolt
Temple Run 2 has been updated with the first guest star in Temple Run history, Usain Bolt, the fastest man on Earth.
iOS 7 Beta Fixes Malicious Charger Bug
Apple has fixed a bug in iOS that allowed security researchers to inject arbitrary software into the iPhone using a malicious charger.
Apple A7 Processor May Include Samsung Components
A reference to a new processor, likely the A7 processor, has been located inside the iOS 7 filesystem.
Take Full Resolution 8MP iPhone Photos at 20 Pictures/Sec Using SnappyCam Pro
SnappyCam Pro 3.0 has been released and it brings some major improvements to continuous photo shooting on the iPhone.
Short Featurette Looks Behind the Scenes of the Steve Jobs Movie [Video]
A short behind the scenes featurette for the upcoming Steve Jobs movie starring Ashton Kutcher has been posted online.
Apple Seeds New OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 Build to Developers for Testing
Apple has seeded a new build of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 to developers for testing.
Dolphin Browser Adds Theme and Ad Block Options, Other Improvements
The popular Dolphin Browser for iPhone has been updated with a new theme option and ad block option in settings, the ability to share via Message, better search engine customization, and more.
Apple is Testing New iPad Mini With A6 Processor But No Retina Display?
References in the iOS 7 SDK reveal that Apple is testing a new iPad Mini with an A6 processor but it may not have a Retina display.
Samsung Launches Dual Mode LTE Versions of the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Mini
Samsung has announced TDD/FDD Dual LTE versions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy S4 mini.
Former Facebook CTO and Google App Engine Founder Release Quip for iOS
Former Facebook CTO Bret Taylor and Kevin Gibbs, the founder of Google App Engine, have released Quip for iOS.
Google Play Passes App Store in Downloads For First Time, Still Lags Behind in Revenue
Google Play has passed Apple’s App Store in downloads for the first time, however it still lags behind in revenue.
US Patent Office Rejects Apple’s ‘Pinch To Zoom’ Patent
US Patent and Trademark office has rejected claims of an Apple patent that plays a central role in the Samsung Electronics patent infringement lawsuit known as ‘pinch to zoom’
RunKeeper Update Brings New ‘Today’ Button, Performance Improvements
RunKeeper has been updated with a new ‘Today’ button on training plans, the ability to find a new plan while you’re on one, and numerous performance improvements.
Pegatron Worker Confirms Plastic Low Cost iPhone in Labor Report
The China Labor Watch has leaked confirmation of the plastic iPhone in a labor report that accuses Pegatron and Apple of numerous labor abuses.
iOS 7 Beta 4 to be Released Today with Two More Betas Planned, GM In September?
iOS 7 beta 4 will be released today as the links have already leaked with two more betas to follow. Gold Master (GM will be released September)
China Labor Watch Alleges Poor Working Conditions at Apple Supplier Pegatron
China Labor Watch has released a report that alleges numerous labor abuses at Pegatron, a company contracted by Apple to produce its mobile devices.
Shazam for iOS Updated With Multi-Track Purchasing, Recommendations and More
Shazam for iOS has been updated with multi track purchasing, recommendations, msuic previews, easier sharing and more
Bob Mansfield No Longer Apple’s SVP of Technologies, Will Work On ‘Special Projects’
Apple SVP of Technologies Bob Mansfield has left the executive team to work on special projects reporting to CEO Tim Cook
Apple to Give Retail Employees Free iBook Titles to Help Prepare for OS X Mavericks
Apple will reportedly be giving retail employees free iBooks in order to help prepared them for OS X Mavericks and iOS 7
Viber Hackers Deface App Store Description
Viber hackers have now defaced the App Store description after taking down their support page earlier in the week
Google Updates Its Field Trip App With Audio and Video Support
Google has updated its Field Trip app for iOS with support for audio and video content.
Hipstamatic Oggl Update Brings Enhancements to Photo Browsing, Sharing
The Hipstamatic Oggl application has been updated with enhancements to photo browsing, sharing, and more.
Rogers, Bell and Telus Are Trying to Keep Verizon Out of Canada
Rogers, Bell, and Telus are calling for the government to change regulations that would allow Verizon to enter the Canadian market at a lower cost.
Apple Acquired HopStop App Gets Support for More Cities, Updated UI, More
HopStop, an app recently acquired by Apple, has been updated with support for more cities, the ability to report more delays, an updated UI, and more.
Leaked Packaging Photo Allegedly Reveals ‘iPhone 5C’ Name for Low Cost iPhone
A container full of packaging material allegedly for Apple’s new smartphone reveals that it will supposedly be called the ‘iPhone 5C’.
Apple Patent Looks to Save iPhone Battery Life By Detecting Usage Patterns
The latest patent filing from Apple looks to conserve and save battery on iPhones by powering down certain components of the device depending on usage and location habits
New Phishing Scam Exploits Apple Dev Center Outage
A new phishing scam is taking advantage of Apple’s developer center outage.
Apple’s Major Acquisition Last Quarter Was Itself
Apple made a major acquisition last quarter but it didn’t buy another company. It bought Apple.
Apple Encourages Chinese Customers to Use Official Chargers Following Fatality
Apple has posted a new webpage encouraging Chinese customers to use official Apple chargers following two incidents with users being shocked by their charging iPhones.
Ashton Kutcher on Missing the Opportunity to Meet Steve Jobs [Video]
Ashton Kutcher expresses regret at missing the opportunity to meet Steve Jobs in an interview with The Tonight Shows’ Jay Leno.
Algoriddim Releases djay 2 for iPad and iPhone
Algoriddim has released djay 2 for iPad and iPhone, the next generation of its iOS DJ software that has been redesigned from the ground up.
Angry Birds Rio Gets 15 New Beach Levels
Angry Birds Rio has been updated with 15 new beach levels, golden cherries that unlock bonus levels, and other surprises.
Apple Announces Plan to Roll Out Updated Developer Systems
Apple has announced its plan to roll out update developer systems and created a status page were developers can monitor their progress.
Analyst: Apple’s Guidance Confirms New Products for September
BTIG analyst Walt Piecyk says that Apple’s latest earnings guidance reveals that it will launch new products in September.
Google Unveils Chromecast HDMI Dongle for Wirelessly Streaming Video to Your HDTV
Google has unveiled Chromecast a $35 dongle that connects to your HDTV to enable wireless streaming of video and other web content from a variety of devices.
Google Announces New Nexus 7 Tablet, Android 4.3 [Video]
Google has unveiled a new Nexus 7 tablet manufactured by ASUS and Android 4.3 which brings restricted profiles.
Evernote Food Gets Food Light, Image Filters, Ability to Rotate Images
Evernote Food has been updated with ‘Food Light’ to take better photos of your dishes, Image Filters, and the ability to rotate images.
CNN App Gets Extended 10-Day Weather Forecast, Gestures, Improved Sharing, More
CNN has updated its iPhone app with a 10-day local weather forecast, swipe navigation, the ability to share videos while you watch, a new ‘Shows’ section, and more.
Todoist Launches for iPad, Gets New Look
Todoist, a to-do list app for the iOS, has been updated with support for the iPad.
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