• Apple’s iWatch Reportedly Runs iOS, Battery Life is a Challenge
  A second report this morning on Apple’s rumored iWatch reveals that the device runs iOS but is running into battery life issues.
• Warren Buffet: Apple Should Buy Back Its Stock With Extra Cash
  Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett says Apple should be buying back stock with its excess cash.
• Apple Engineer Says There is No AirPlay Involved in Lightning AV Adapter?
  A post allegedly from an Apple Engineer details how the Lightning AV Adapter works and reveals that there is no AirPlay involved.
• Apple Looks to Launch Its iWatch This Year?
  Apple reportedly wants to launch its rumored iWatch by the year of the year.
• How Do We Decide Which Mobile Device to Buy? [Chart]
  Nielsen’s 2013 Mobile Consumer Report details which criteria buyers use when choosing a new mobile device.
• New iMac Ship Times Improve to 1-3 Days
  Apple is finally catching up to demand for its new iMacs with ship times improving to 1-3 days.
• Pad & Quill Releases New Aria Case for the iPad Mini
  Pad & Quill has announced the release of a new Aria case for the iPad mini.
• Evernote Implements Service-Wide Password Reset After Being Hacked
  Evernote has implemented a service-wide password reset after determining that it had been hacked on February 28th.
• Reminders for Messages for iOS Concept Turned Tweak
  Reminders for Messages for iOS is a Josh Tucker concept that’s been made into a manually installable tweak.
• Over 14 Million Unique Devices Have Now Been Jailbroken With Evasi0n
  Saurik reveals that over 14 million iOS 6.x devices have now been jailbroken with evasi0n.
• Lightning AV Adapter Teardown Reveals ARM Chip, 256 MB of RAM, AirPlay Streaming?
  Panic has performed a teardown of the Apple Lightning AV Adapter that reveals an ARM chip, 256MB of RAM, and a limited output resolution of 1600×900.
• AT&T Attacks T-Mobile With Full Page Ad in the New York Times
  AT&T is attacking the T-Mobile over ads that touted the speed and geographic reach of its new 4G network.
• Judge Koh Cuts Apple’s $1.05 Billion Verdict Over Samsung By $440 Million
  Judge Lucy Koh has cut $440 million from Apple’s $1.05 billion verdict over Samsung.
• University of Oxford Develops iPad Controlled RobotCar [Video]
  The University of Oxford has unveiled RobotCar, a modified Nissan LEAF that uses an iPad user interface to drive itself.

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• Apple Announces iTunes U Content Tops One Billion Downloads
  Apple today announced that iTunes U content downloads have topped one billion.
• Day One Journal App Gets PDF Export and Printing, Other Improvements
  Day One, a popular journal/diary app for iOS, has been updated with PDF export and printing, as well as other improvements.
• Yelp App Gets Improved iPad Business Page, Social Search, More
  Yelp has updated its iOS app with an improved iPad business page, more social search, and other improvements.
• Apple is Potentially Facing a Very Rough Two-Year Period [Analyst]
  Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said that ‘Apple is potentially facing a very rough two-year period’ in a note to investors today.
• Microsoft Updates Wordament Game With iPhone 5 Support
  Microsoft has updated its Wordament game with support for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
• PanoPerfect Panoramic Photo Sharing App Released for iPad
  PanoPerfect, an app for sharing your panoramic photos, has launched an iPad version and a new desktop website.
• TinyUmbrella is Updated With Support for Saving iOS 6.1.2 SHSH Blobs
  TinyUmbrella has been updated with support for saving your iOS 6.1.2 SHSH blobs.
• What Do We Do With Our Smartphones [Chart]
  Nielsen’s 2013 Mobile Consumer Report details what users from various countries do with their smartphones.
• Tim Cook Says Apple is Working on ‘New Categories’, Discussing Cash Pile
  At Apple’s annual shareholder meeting today, CEO Tim Cook said the company is working on ‘new categories’ and is in ‘very, very active’ talks about what to do with their growing cash pile.
• Twelve South Launches BookBook Case for the Retina Display MacBook Pro
  Twelve South has launched their BookBook case for the Retina Display MacBook Pro.
• Groupon App Gets New Search Function, Descriptive Categories
  Groupon has updated its iPhone app with a new search function, descriptive categories for goods, and speed improvements.
• Leap Motion Controller Ships May 13, Launches at Best Buy on May 19
  The Leap Motion Controller will begin shipping on May 13th and will launch at Best Buy on May 19th.
• Samsung’s New Wallet App Looks A Lot Like Passbook [Video]
  Samsung has just unveiled a new Samsung Wallet app that looks a lot like Apple’s Passbook app.
• Waze Navigation App is Updated With Several Improvements
  Waze, a popular navigation app for iOS, has been updated with several improvements including real time road closures reporting.

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• LG Acquires WebOS From HP For Its Televisions
  LG is acquiring WebOS, the once promising mobile operating system, from HP in a deal that includes software, engineering talent, and licenses.
• Samsung Sends Out Invites to Galaxy S IV Event on March 14th
  Samsung has sent out invites to an event where the company will announce the Galaxy S4, the successor to the iPhone’s biggest rival.
• Apple Airs ‘Hollywood’ iPad Ad During the Oscars [Video]
  Apple aired a new iPad ad entitled ‘Hollywood’ during the Oscars today.
• Mophie Launches Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 5 [Video]
  Mophie has launched its Juice Pack Air battery case for the iPhone 5.
• Steve Jobs’ Funniest Moments [Video]
  Check out this compilation of Steve Jobs’ Funniest Moments captured on video.
• Samsung Announces HomeSync Media Hub to Rival Apple TV and AirPlay
  Samsung has announced the Samsung HomeSync, a home media hub that lets you stream movies, TV shows, music, games, and apps to your television.
• Samsung Announces Galaxy Note 8.0 to Rival iPad Mini
  Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 8.0, an 8-inch tablet to rival the iPad mini.
• Evad3rs Release Evasi0n 1.5 Jailbreak Bringing Improved Boot Times
  The Evad3rs have released an updated version of the Evasi0n jailbreak utility that improves device boot times following jailbreak.
• Where to Download Evasi0n From
  Where to find links to download Evasi0n, a tool released by the Evad3rs Dev-Team to jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV.
• XBMC Updated to Support iOS 5.2 on the Apple TV 2
  XBMC, a popular media center application, has been updated with support for iOS 5.2 on the second generation Apple TV.
• Google Looks to Launch Spotify-Style Music Streaming Service?
  Google is reportedly working on a music streaming service similar to Spotify.
• Flip4Mac 3.1 Released With Retina Display Support and iTunes Export
  Telestream has announced the release of Flip4Mac 3.1 which allows you to play, import, convert and export Windows Media video and audio files on your Mac.
• iPad 5 Case Surfaces With iPad Mini Style Design [Photo]
  Photos of the first case allegedly for the redesigned iPad 5 has surfaced online and it features a design similar to the iPad mini.
• MyWorkout App is Updated With iPhone 5 Support, Notes, Export, More
  MyWorkout, an app for logging your gym or fitness routine, has been updated with new features including support for the iPhone 5.

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• Plants vs. Zombies is Now Available for Free
  Plants vs. Zombies, a popular game for the iPhone and iPad, is free for a limited time.
• Apple Files Patent for Wearable Device With Flexible Display [iWatch]
  Alongside rumors of an iWatch, an Apple patent has surfaced for a wearable device with a flexible display that wraps around your wrist similar to a slap wrap.
• Orbitz App Gets iPad Support
  Orbitz has announced that its iOS app has been optimized for the iPad and iPad mini.
• Flickr App Gets Updated With Faster Uploading, Higher Resolution Photo Display
  The Flickr app has been updated with faster uploading, higher resolution photo display, and more.
• Twitterrific App is Updated to Allow Muffling of Users, Hashtags, Domains
  Twitterrific for iOS has been updated with numerous improvements including the ability to muffle users, hashtags, and domains.
• Netflix 3.0 Released for iOS With Enhanced Player UI
  Netflix 3.0 has been released for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch featuring an enhanced playback experience.
• iWatch Concept Features Spiral Navigation Interface [Image]
  Nickolay Lamm has shared a new concept for the iWatch that features a spiral navigation interface.
• Did Apple Intentionally Leak the iWatch Story?
  Forbes is suggesting that Apple may have been the source behind recent reports of an iWatch.
• Spotify Wants to Extend Its Free Pricing Tier to Mobile Devices
  Spotify is reportedly planning to ask music labels for the right to extend its free pricing tier to mobile devices.
• Square Announces ‘Business in a Box’ Hardware Bundle
  Square has announced ‘Business in a Box’ to provide a business with all the hardware it needs to implement a Square point-of-sale system.
• Apple Chairman Talks About Life at the Company After Steve Jobs
  Apple Chairman Arthur D. Levinson talks about life at the company after the passing of Steve Jobs.
• Audible Audiobooks App Gets iPad Support
  Audible has updated its Audiobooks app for iOS with support for the iPad.
• Foxconn Says Hiring Freeze is Not Apple Related
  Apple’s shares declined after a Foxconn hiring freeze was reported; however, the company says the freeze is not related to iPhone 5 production.
• Watch the Full Blue Peter Segment With Jonathan Ive [Video]
  The full Blue Peter segment featuring Apple designer Jonathan Ive has been posted to YouTube.

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• China Surpasses U.S.A. to Become World’s Top Smart Device Market
  China has reportedly past the U.S.A. to become the world’s top smart device market.
• Apple Posts Two New iPad Ads: ‘Alive’ and ‘Together’ [Video]
  Apple has posted two new iPad ads entitled ‘Alive’ and ‘Together’.
• iOS Quick-App-Switching Concept [Video]
  Sentry, the designer behind the popular Auxo tweak, has posted a new concept for iOS quick-app-switching.
• iPhone Visual/Mechanical Inspection Guide Leaked [Download]
  The official iPhone Visual/Mechanical Inspection Guide has been leaked online.
• New Apple Television Concept [Video]
  AppleDigger has posted a new concept for the much rumored Apple Television (iTV).
• Starting March 3rd Best Buy Will Match Online Pricing
  Starting on March 3rd, Best Buy will match online pricing to reduce showrooming and stay competitive against Amazon and other online retailers.
• Interactive Map of Apple’s Suppliers
  Check out this interactive map of the major manufacturing locations of suppliers who provide raw materials and components or perform final assembly on Apple.
• Apple’s Official Technician Guide for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S Leaked [Download]
  The official Apple Technician Guide to the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S has been leaked online.
• Leaked iPad 2 Diagnostics Software in Action [Video]
  Here’s a look at the software that is run on the iPad 2 to diagnose any problems.
• Internal Apple Authorized Service Provider and AppleCare Videos Leaked [Watch]
  Internal videos used for Apple Authorized Service Providers and AppleCare have been leaked online.
• Official iPhone 4 Repair Videos Leaked [Watch]
  A few official repair videos for the iPhone 4 provided to Apple Authorized Service Centers have leaked online.
• 30,000 Signatures Needed in 8 Days for Government Response to Unlocking Petition
  There is only 8 days left to accumulate the additional 30,000 petition signatures required for an official response from Washington on making cell phone unlocking legal.
• Google to Open Its Own Stores By Year’s End?
  Google is reportedly planning to open its own stores by the end of the year.
• DIE HARD Game Released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
  A new DIE HARD game has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch coinciding with the theatrical release of ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’.

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• Infinity Blade is Free to Download as Apple’s App of the Week
  Apple has made Infinity Blade by Chair Entertainment Group its free app of the week.
• Skype 6.2 for Mac Updated With eGifting
  Skype 6.2 for Mac has been released and brings new features including eGifting and the ability to send one-way SMS without mobile number verification.
• You Can Bypass the iPhone Lockscreen Passcode in iOS 6.1 [Video]
  A method of bypassing the iPhone lockscreen passcode has been discovered.
• Kickstarter Finally Gets an iPhone App
  Kickstarter has released a new official app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
• Apple Says iOS Exchange Bug Will Be Fixed in Software Update
  Apple has acknowledged a Microsoft Exchange bug with iOS 6.1 and says that it will be fixed in an upcoming software update.
• How to Jailbreak Your Apple TV 2G Using Seas0nPass (Windows) [5.2]
  Instructions on how to perform an untethered jailbreak of your second generation Apple TV using Seas0nPass for Windows.
• How to Jailbreak Your Apple TV 2G Using Seas0nPass (Mac) [5.2]
  Instructions on how to perform an untethered jailbreak of your second generation Apple TV using Seas0nPass.
• Apple Sued By Another Investor, Responds to Greenlight Capital Suit
  Apple today filed a response to the Greenlight Capital lawsuit against the company and was also sued by another investor over its bundling of three shareholder proposals.
• LinkedIn Gives Each of Its 3500 Employees an iPad Mini
  LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner just gave an iPad Mini to each of the company’s 3500 employees.
• Rdio Streaming App Gets Improved Design, Long Press, Badges
  Rdio, a popular music streaming app for iOS, has been updated with an improved design, a long press action, and badges.
• iFixit Tears Down the Microsoft Surface Pro, Scores It 1/10 for Repairability
  iFixit has performed its tear down of the Microsoft Surface Pro giving it a score of 1 out of 10 for repairability.
• EA Announces Tetris Blitz for iOS and Android
  Electronic Arts and The Tetris Company announced today the development of Tetris Blitz, a twist on the popular puzzle game.
• Palringo Group Messenger Gets Group Chat Push Messaging, Custom Tones, More
  The Palringo Group Messenger app for iOS has been updated with Group Chat Push Messaging, Push Privacy, Chat Alerts, Contact Online Alerts, Custom Message Tones and more.
• The Loop Dimisses Prediction of Apple TV Event in March
  The Loop’s Jim Dalrymple has dismissed a prediction by Jefferies analyst Peter Misek that Apple may be planning a March special event to introduce a SDK for television apps.

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• Apple is Rushing to Release iOS 6.1.1 After Carriers Report 3G Performance Bug
  Apple is rushing to release an update to iOS 6.1 after carriers warned customers not to update due to a bug that affects 3G performance.
• Microsoft Airs New Surface Pro Ad: ‘The Vibe’ [Video]
  Microsoft has aired a new commercial for the Surface Pro tablet entitled ‘The Vibe’.
• Public Radio Player for iPhone Gets New Design, Ability to Download Episodes
  The Public Radio Player app for iPhone has been updated with a new design and the ability to download episodes for offline listening.
• Apple to Open R&D Facility in Ra’anana, Israel Staffed With Former TI Employees
  Apple is reportedly set to open a research and development center in Ra’anana, Israel staffed by 100-150 former Texas Instruments employees.
• AirBlue Sharing Tweak Gets iPhone 5, iOS 6 Support
  AirBlue Sharing, a tweak that enables Bluetooth sharing on the iPhone, has been updated with iOS 6 and iPhone 5 support.
• Get Ready for the GRAMMYs With the Official App
  Get ready for the GRAMMYs with the official app that accompanies the show which airs tonight at 8 p.m. EST.
• Tim Cook Was Against Apple Suing Samsung
  Tim Cook was against suing Samsung over its copying of Apple devices, according to a Reuters report.
• Apple Said to be Working on Curved Glass Smart Watch
  The New York Times is reporting that Apple is working on a curved watch smart watch.
• iH8Sn0w Releases Sn0wBreeze 2.9.9 Update
  iH8Sn0w has released an update to the Sn0wBreeze jailbreak utility for Windows.
• Home Depot to Drop BlackBerry for iPhone
  Home Depot will reportedly drop BlackBerry and switch its store managers and corporate employees to the iPhone.
• Apple to Fight DOJ Alone as Macmillan Agrees to Settle E-Books Suit
  Apple has been left to fight the Department of Justice alone as Macmillan has agreed to settlement over alleged e-Book price fixing.
• AOL Disables Meeting Management for All Its Mobile Devices Due to iOS 6.1 Bug
  AOL has identified a bug with iOS 6.1 that’s forced them to disable meeting management for all mobile devices, according to a letter sent to their corporate employees.
• Vodafone Tells iPhone 4S Customers Not to Update to iOS 6.1
  Vodafone is warning iPhone 4S customers not to upgrade to iOS 6.1 due to a bug that affects 3G performance.
• Evad3rs Release Updated Evasi0n 1.2 Jailbreak Utility
  The Evad3rs have released another update to the Evasi0n jailbreak utility.

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• Microsoft Attacks Google With New ‘Scroogled’ Ad [Video]
  Microsoft is attacking Google and Gmail in a new ‘Scroogled’ ad.
• Qwiki Relaunches as iPhone App That Combines Your Photos and Video Into a Movie
  Qwiki, formally a sort of video Wikipedia, has relaunched as an iPhone app that combines photos and videos from events you’ve captured into brief shareable movies.
• Mockup of the Rumored iPad 5 vs. iPad 4, iPad Mini, iPhone 5 [Images]
  Check out these mockups of the rumored iPad 5 as compared to the iPad 4, iPad mini, and iPhone 5.
• iPhone and Android Are Consuming the Competition [Chart]
  Horace Dediu of Asymco posts a dramatic chart that shows hows iPhone and Android are consuming their competition.
• Sprint Reports 2.2 Million iPhones Sold in Q4 2012, Net Loss of $1.3 Billion
  Sprint reported its fourth quarter 2012 earnings today revealing that it sold 2.2 million iPhones with 38% percent purchased by new customers.
• Skype for iPhone Updated to Automatically Reconnect Dropped Calls
  Skype for iPhone has been updated to automatically reconnect dropped calls.
• iOS 6.1.1 Beta Does Not Block Evasi0n Jailbreak But is Expected To By Release
  The iOS 6.1.1 beta released yesterday by Apple does not block the Evasi0n jailbreak; however, it is expected to before the final build is released.
• Cut the Rope Gets New Lantern Box With 25 Levels
  In celebration of Chinese New Year, the new Lantern Box has arrived to Cut the Rope with 25 levels and a new gameplay element.
• Foursquare App Gets Improved Check-In Notification Settings
  Foursquare has released an update to their iOS app that brings improved check-in notification settings.
• Apple May Lose Its Brazilian iPhone Trademark Next Week
  Apple will reportedly lose the rights to use the ‘iPhone’ trademark in Brazil next week.
• Force Your iPhone Apps to Be Taller Using FullForce for iPhone
  Ryan Petrich has released a new tweak that forces apps without support for the iPhone 5 to be taller.
• Updated Evasi0n 1.1 Jailbreak Utility Released
  The Evad3rs have released an update to the Evasi0n jailbreak utility.
• Twitter Has Updated Its App With Improvements to Search and Discover
  Twitter has released an update to its iOS app with improvements to search and discover on the iPhone.
• Alien Blue Reddit App Gets Numerous Improvements, Moderator Tools
  The Alien Blue Reddit app for the iPhone has been updated with numerous improvements, moderator tools, new gestures, and fixes.

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• Where to Download Evasi0n From
  Where to find links to download Evasi0n, a tool released by the Evad3rs Dev-Team to jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV.
• The Evasi0n Jailbreak for iOS 6.1 Has Been Released!
  The evasi0n jailbreak for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 6.0 to iOS 6.1 has just been released by the evad3rs.
• Skype for iPad Updated to Automatically Reconnect Dropped Calls
  Skype for iPad has been updated to automatically reconnect dropped calls and allow account top-ups directly from the app.
• Tweetbot App Gets Flickr and Vine Support, Opens Links in Chrome and 1Password
  Tweetbot has updated their iPhone app with support for inline Flickr and Vine images and the ability to open links in Chrome and 1Password.
• How to Manually Backup Your iPhone Using iTunes
  Instructions on how to manually backup your iPhone using iTunes.
• Star Trek Super Bowl Ad Uses New AppStore.com Short Links [Video]
  The Star Trek Super Bowl ad makes use of Apple’s new App Store Short Links to direct you to the app.
• Evasi0n Jailbreak to Be Released at 12:00 Noon EST Tomorrow
  It appears that evad3rs have hard coded the progress bar of the evasi0n jailbreak to reach completion at 12:00 noon tomorrow EST.
• Evasi0n Jailbreak To Be Released Tomorrow, In Final Testing and Preparation!
  The Evaders have announced that the jailbreak should be released tomorrow and is now in final testing
• Samsung Leaves Apple Out of Its Superbowl Commercial [Video]
  After a Super Bowl teaser ad that many believe took gabs at Apple, Samsung has left the company out of its full two minute Super Bowl ad.
• First Round of Evasi0n Jailbreak Testing Completed Successfully
  The evad3rs have just announced that the first round of testing of the evasi0n jailbreak has been completed successfully.
• CamRanger Lets You Wirelessly Control Your DSLR Using an iPhone, iPad [Video]
  CamRanger is an accessory for your Canon or Nikon camera that lets you wirelessly control most camera functions using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
• Typing ‘File:///’ Will Crash Almost Any Mac Application
  An interesting bug in OS X Mountain Lion causes almost all Mac apps to crash when typing in ‘File:///’.
• Web Traffic is Increasing From Unannounced Mac OS X 10.9 Operating System [Chart]
  Traffic has been increasing from the as yet unannounced Mac OS X 10.9 operating system.
• AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and DoD to Test Sharing Network Spectrum
  AT&T has announced that it will test sharing 95MHz of spectrum with Verizon, T-Mobile, and the Department of Defense.

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• iPad 5 to Use G/F2 Touch Screen Structure?
  Apple’s upcoming iPad 5 will reportedly use the same G/F2 (DITO) thin-film type touch screen structure as the iPad.
• Evernote Updates Penultimate With Full Evernote Sync, Handwriting Search, More
  Evernote has released an update to Penultimate that brings full Evernote sync, handwriting search, remember everything, and a new design.
• Apple ‘Computer’ Sales Over the Past 10 Years [Chart]
  Mac shipments have more than quadrupled over the past decade but last quarter saw their biggest drop in a decade.
• Angry Birds Star Wars Update Brings 22 New Levels
  Rovio has updated Angry Birds Star Wars with 20 new levels and 2 new bonus levels.
• Evasi0n Jailbreak Status Update: Windows and OS X Applications Are Finished
  The evad3rs have posted a status update on the evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 6 – iOS 6.1.
• The iOS 6.1 Jailbreak is Called ‘Evasi0n’, Official Website Launched
  The Evad3rs Dev-Team has launched an official website for the jailbreak of iOS 6.1, dubbed ‘Evasi0n’.
• Apple Releases SMC Firmware Update for MacBooks
  Apple today released a SMC Firmware Update for the MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
• The Simpsons: Tapped Out App Gets Valentine’s Day Themed Update
  The Simpsons: Tapped Out game for iOS has received a Valentine’s Day themed update that brings new buildings, characters, decorations, quests, and more.
• Siri Eyes Free Will Be Offered on the 2013 Honda Accord, Acura RDX and ILX
  Honda has announced that it will integrate Siri into its 2013 Honda Accord and Acura RDX and ILX vehicles as a dealer installed option.
• New Apple TV to Feature Internal Changes Only
  Despite a recent FCC filing that revealed smaller dimensions for an upcoming Apple TV, the device is said to feature only internal changes only.
• RIM Rebrands as BlackBerry, Launches BlackBerry 10 OS, Z10 and Q10 Smartphones
  RIM today rebranded itself as BlackBerry, launched a new BlackBerry 10 platform for mobile, and unveiled the BlackBerry Z10 (touch) and BlackBerry Q10 (keyboard) smartphones.
• Apple Updates Remote App for iOS With Several Improvements
  Apple has released an update to its Remote app for iOS that brings improvements for search results, rating songs, sorting podcasts, and more.
• iPhone Users Have the Highest Cell Phone Bills
  The average monthly carrier bill of an iPhone user is higher than that of any other smartphone user.
• Minecraft for iOS is Updated With New Features
  Minecraft Pocket Edition for iOS has been updated with numerous new features including Baby animals, Signs, Armor, Fancy Clouds, and more.

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