• Apple Helps Foxconn Post Record Profits
  Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, also known as Foxconn, has posted record quarterly profit thanks to increased efficiency and an expanding Apple product line.
• iTunes Now Generating Apple Over $2 Billion Per Year in Profit? [Chart]
  Asymco analyst Horace Dediu takes a look at Apple’s iTunes business in a new report.
• Google Launches New Chrome Ad Campaign [Videos]
  Google recently launched a new ad campaign for Chrome that features several short but humorous ads, one of which features Stewie from Family Guy.
• Facebook Messenger Voice Calling is Now Available to U.K. Users
  Facebook Messenger voice calling is now available to users in the U.K.
• Karma is a New Reddit Client for iPhone
  Karma is a new Reddit client for the iPhone and iPod touch.
• T-Mobile Unveils New Contract-Free Plans
  T-Mobile has unveiled new contract-free plans ahead of a press event scheduled for Tuesday.
• Nokia Says It Will Block Google’s Attempt to Force WebM on the Internet
  Nokia has announced that it will not commit to royalty-free or even just FRAND licensing its patents for the WebM audio-video format that Google is trying to push on the Internet.
• Pi MusicBox Turns Your Raspberry Pi Into a Spotify Server
  Pi MusicBox is a bootable image that makes it easy to turn the Raspberry Pi into a Spotify Server.
• Bus Powered USB 3.0 Storage vs. Thunderbolt Storage [Benchmarks]
  Barefeats tested the latest USB 3.0 bus powered storage devices against Thunderbolt devices to see which was faster.
• Early Build of ‘Windows Blue’ Leaked Online
  An early version of Microsoft’s upcoming ‘Windows Blue’ operating system has been leaked online.
• Apple Acquires Indoor-GPS Company WifiSLAM
  Apple has acquired indoor-GPS company WifiSLAM for about $20 million.
• Long Lost Footage of Woz Speaking at the Denver Apple Pi Club in 1984 [Videos]
  Check out this long lost footage of Steve Wozniak speaking about the early Apple days at the Denver Apple Pi computer club in 1984.
• Fantastical Calendar App is Updated With Several Improvements
  The Fantastical Calendar app has been updated with a new setting to show only one day at a time in the event list, x-callback-url support, and more.
• Microsoft to Force Messenger Users Onto Skype Starting April 8th, Offers Gift
  Microsoft has sent Messenger users an email urging them to switch over to Skype before April 8th and offering a free month of calling to do those who do so.

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• New Trojan Targets Macs, Inserts Ads Into Webpages
  Trojan.Yontoo.1, a trojan that targets Mac users, has been increasing in number since the beginning of the year, reports Dr. Web.
• Google’s Eric Schmidt Says Approval of Google Now for iOS is Up to Apple [Video]
  Google’s Eric Schmidt says that approval of Google Now for iOS up to Apple.
• SoundCloud App Gets Updated With Support for Sets
  SoundCloud has updated its iPhone app with support for creating, searching, and listening to sets of tracks.
• Hands-On With the iPad Flight Bag [Video]
  Here’s a look at how the iPad has replaced more than 30 pounds of flight manuals carried around by pilots in a suitcase.
• Apple Patents Method for Adjusting the iPhone’s Position in Mid-Air
  Apple has patented a method for adjusting the position of the iPhone while in freefall.
• iPhone 5S Components to Start Shipping at the End of May for 3Q Launch?
  Components for the next generation iPhone will reportedly start shipping at the end of May.
• The History of the Smartphone Market From 2005-2012 [Chart]
  Check out these charts that visualize the rise and fall of key players in the smartphone market since 2005.
• Redesigned Google Play Store App Leaked? [Video]
  A redesigned Google Play Store app has been reportedly been leaked and demoed by Droid-Life.
• Temple Run 2 Updated With Several Improvements, Bug Fixes
  Temple Run 2 has received an update that brings daily and weekly challenges for free coins and gems, the ability to challenge Game Center friends to beat your score, and more.
• Google Adviser Hints That Motorola Might Release a Customizable Smart Phone
  Google adviser to Motorola and former Apple employee, Guy Kawasaki, hints that the company could release a customizable smart phone.
• 18 Million Devices Were Jailbroken Before Apple Blocked Evasi0n With iOS 6.1.3
  Saurik reveals that about 18 million devices were jailbroken before Apple released iOS 6.1.3 to block the evasi0n jailbreak.
• Google Officially Launches ‘Google Keep’ [Video]
  Google today officially launched ‘Google Keep’ after accidentally leaking the new service a couple days ago.
• GarageBand for iOS is Updated With Audiobus Support
  Apple has released an update to GarageBand for iOS that brings support for Audiobus.
• Steve Jobs Bubble Wrap Art [Photo]
  Bradley Hart has created a portrait of Steve Jobs by injecting paint into bubble wrap.

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• Stanford Law Director Outlines How Congress Should Legalize Phone Unlocking
  Jennifer Granick, the Director of Civil Liberties at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, says that none of the unlocking bills recently introduced to Congress provide a comprehensive fix for consumers.
• Apple Extends Austalian Warranties, Instructs Employees Not to Tell Customers
  Apple has extended the standard warranty of most of its products to two years in Australia but is reportedly instructing employees not to tell customers.
• Google Briefly Leaks New Note Taking Service Called ‘Google Keep’ [Images]
  Google today briefly leaked a new note taking service called ‘Google Keep’.
• Awesome Note Now Syncs With iOS Reminders
  Awesome Note has received a substantial update that adds several new features including sync with iOS Reminders.
• DefaultSBPage Tweak Lets You Set Any SpringBoard Page as Default
  DefaultSBPage is a new tweak by davidedj10 that lets you set any SpringBoard page as default.
• BlackBerry CEO Says iPhone is Dated
  In an interview with The Australian Financial Review, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins says the iPhone is now out-of-date.
• Crescent Tweak Lets You Enable and Disable ‘Do Not Disturb’ via Siri [Video]
  Crescent, a tweak to enable and disable Do Not Disturb via Siri, has been released in Cydia.
• What Does the Average Jailbreaker Look Like? [Infographic]
  Check out this beautiful infographic that details what an average jailbreaker looks like.
• Watch the First Angry Birds Toons Episode: ‘Chuck Time’ [Video]
  Rovio has posted the first episode of its Angry Birds Toons animated series.
• Even Penguins Can Play Games on the iPad [Video]
  Penguins at the Aquarium of the Pacific – June Keyes Penguin Exhibit enjoy playing games on the iPad.
• Apple iPhone vs. Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Sales [Chart]
  Tavis Mccourt, managing director of equity research at Raymond James, shares some interesting charts comparing sales of the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
• Flickr App is Updated With Hashtag Support
  Flickr has been updated to support the adding of hashtags to your photo’s title or description.
• Apple Launches New Webpage Touting iPhone Over ‘Everything Else’
  Apple has launched a new webpage touting its iPhone over ‘everything else’.
• Viddy App Gets Video Repost, New Vignettes, Other Improvements
  The Viddy app for iPhone has been updated with the ability to repost videos to your followers, new vignettes, a new music track, and other improvements.

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• CBS Launches iOS App That Lets You Watch Full Episodes
  CBS has launched a new app for iOS that features full episode streaming in HD of its popular TV shows, albeit with delayed availability.
• Apple Patents iPad Smart Cover With Wireless Inductive Charging
  Apple has filed a patent for an iPad Smart Cover that can charge the device using induction.
• New PayPal Here App Released for iPad
  PayPal has launched an iPad app for PayPal Here, its Square competitor.
• Petition to Save Google Reader Passes 40,000 Signatures Within Hours [Sign]
  A petition has been started to prevent Google from shutting down the much loved Google Reader.
• Rovio and DreamWorks Release ‘The Croods’ for iOS
  Rovio has teamed up with DreamWorks to release ‘The Croods’, an iOS game based on the upcoming motion picture.
• Leaked Videos Demo New Samsung Galaxy S IV Features [Watch]
  Four new videos of the Samsung Galaxy S IV have allegedly leaked ahead of the device’s unveiling today.
• ITC May Be Considering U.S. Ban on Apple Products
  The ITC appears to be considering a ban on U.S. Apple products as part of a patent infringement complaint brought by Samsung.
• TSMC Expected to Tape Out Apple A7 Processor This Month
  TSMC is expected to tape out Apple’s A7 processor on a 20nm process this month and move the chip into risk production by May/June.
• Apple Releases New iMac With Built-in VESA Mount Adapter
  Apple has released a new iMac with a built-in VESA Mount adapter.
• Paper vs. iPad [Video]
  Le Trefle pits paper against the iPad in a new ad entitled, ‘Emma’.
• Google Announces It’s Killing Google Reader
  Google has announced that it is killing a slew of products including the much loved Google Reader.
• Phil Schiller: Products That Run Google Android Are Inferior to the iPhone
  Speaking with the WSJ, Apple SVP Phil Schiller said that products which run Google’s Android operating system are inferior to the iPhone.
• New Apple iTV Concept [Images]
  Martin Hajek, the designer behind the leather strap iWatch concept, has produced a new iTV concept for iCreate.
• Shaq Says Steve Jobs Wouldn’t Budge on Giving Him the First iPhone [Video]
  Shaq recounts his attempt to convince Steve Jobs to give him an iPhone before its release.

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• Analyst: Apple Suppliers Had a Horrible February
  Brian White of Topeka Capital says that Apple’s suppliers had a terrible February.
• Peekly Adds Calendar, Twitter, Events, RSS, Weather to the iOS Lockscreen [Video]
  Peekly is a Winterboard theme that can add Calendar, Twitter, Events, RSS, and Weather to your iOS lock screen.
• AT&T Announces That Pre-Orders for the BlackBerry Z10 Start Tomorrow
  AT&T has announced that pre-orders for the BlackBerry Z10 will begin tomorrow, March 12th, for $199.99.
• Samsung Galaxy S IV Allegedly Leaked [Photos]
  Photos have surfaced online claiming to be of the Samsung GT-I9502, a dual-SIM version of the Galaxy S IV for China Unicom.
• Angry Birds Rio Gets Updated With 36 New Levels, New Episode
  Angry Birds Rio has been updated with 36 new levels and a new episode.
• Clicking a Mouse Button Burns 1.4 Calories
  Researchers in Japan have estimated that clicking a mouse button burns 1.4 calories.
• Early iPhone Prototype Had 5×7-Inch Screen [Photos]
  New images have surfaced of an very early iPhone prototype with a 5×7-inch screen.
• Apple Reaches Agreement Over ‘iPhone’ Trademark in Brazil?
  Apple has reportedly come to an agreement with Gradiente over the ‘iPhone’ trademark in Brazil.
• Mozilla Won’t Release Firefox for iOS Until Apple Changes Its Unfriendly Attitude
  Mozilla says that it won’t release Firefox for iOS until Apple changes its unfriendly attitude toward third party browsers.
• Tweaked Apple TV Features Smaller A5 Processor, Not A5X [Photo]
  Apple has begun selling a tweaked Apple TV that features no noticeable changes except for a smaller A5 processor.
• Bill Maher on Apple’s Future: ‘Nothing is Ever Good Enough’ [Video]
  Comedian Bill Maher talks about Apple’s stock market slump and notes that for investors and Americans, ‘Nothing is ever good enough’.
• Sony Updates Software to Transfer iPhone Content to the Xperia
  Sony has updated its software for transferring your data from the iPhone to the Sony Xperia.
• Great Coffee App Adds Preparation Video for Each Drink
  The Great Coffee App has been updated with preparation video for each drink.
• Google Unveils the ‘Talking Shoe’ [Video]
  Google unveiled a smart sneaker with personality at SXSW that can broadcast its story to the web.

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• Asphalt 7: Heat Update Brings New Cars and Events
  Gameloft has updated Asphalt 7: Heat with new cars and new events.
• Skype App Gets ‘Beautiful New Calling Experience’
  Skype today released updates for its iPhone and iPad apps that bring a ‘beautiful new calling experience’.
• Angry Birds Adds 15 New Levels to the Bad Piggies Episode
  Angry Birds has been updated with 15 new levels for the Bad Piggies episode.
• Path App is Updated With Messaging, Photo Filters, Stickers
  Path, a social network app for iOS, has been updated with messaging, photo filters, and handcrafted stickers.
• Facebook Messenger App is Updated With Improvements to Group Conversations
  Facebook Messenger for iPhone has been updated with improvements to group conversations.
• T-Mobile Responds to AT&T’s Attack Ad [Images]
  T-Mobile has released three new ads in response to an AT&T ad that attacked the quality of its network.
• Nimbuzz Messenger for iOS Gets Group Chat
  Nimbuzz Messenger for iOS has been updated with Group Chat and Twitter integration.
• Apple Suppliers Reach 99% Compliance With Work Hour Limits
  Apple’s suppliers have reached 99% compliance with work hour limitations set for their employees.
• Android Market Share Declines 1.3%, iOS Increases 3.5% [Chart]
  Apple ranked as the top smartphone manufacturer for the three month period ending January 2013. Android ranked as the top smartphone platform but declined slightly from October 2012.
• Twitter App for iOS Gets Enhancements to Search, Other Improvements
  Twitter has updated its iOS app with enhancements to search and other improvements.
• Senator Ron Wyden Introduces Bill to Make Cell Phone Unlocking Legal
  Senator Ron Wyden has introduced the ‘Wireless Device Independence Act’ a bill that if passed will make cell phone unlocking legal.
• Swatch CEO on iWatch: ‘I Don’t Believe It’s the Next Revolution’
  Swatch CEO Nick Hayek is skeptical on whether a watch could replace an iPhone.
• Leaked Screenshots Confirm New Samsung Eye Scroll Feature
  Screenshots from a leaked build of Android 4.2.1 reveal that Samsung will be launching a new Eye Scrolling features for its Galaxy S smartphones.
• Apple CEO Tim Cook Met With Beats CEO Jimmy lovine Last Month
  Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly met with Beats CEO Jimmy lovine late last month to learn more about the company’s ‘Project Daisy’ music subscription service.

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• 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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