• Australian Judge Says Samsung Suit Against Apple Over 3G Patents is ‘Ridiculous’
  An Australian judge has called Samsung’s suit against Apple over 3G patents ‘ridiculous’ and questions why the dispute wasn’t settled in mediation.
• Here’s a Good Reason Why Apple Will Release an iPad Mini [Chart]
  I Am Concise takes a look at ‘The Reason for the iPad Mini’.
• Samsung Galaxy S3 Sales Surpass 10 Million in Under Two Months
  Sales of the Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone have surpassed 10 million in under 2 months
• Solar is a Minimalistic Weather App for iPhone
  Solar is a new minimalistic weather app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
• Amazon to Unveil 5 or 6 New Tablets Including 10-Inch Model?
  Amazon plans to unveil five or six new tablets including a 10-inch model, says Demos Parneros, president of U.S. Retail for Staples.
• Google’s First Commerical for the Nexus 7 Tablet [Video]
  Google has posted its first commercial for the Nexus 7 tablet.
• WSJ: Apple Gets Paid for its Products Faster Than It Pays to Make Them
  The Wall Street Journal takes a look at Apple’s judicious use of capital employed.
• Pegatron Begins Production of Next iPhone?
  Pegatron has reportedly begun production of the new iPhone at its factory in Shanghai.
• Apple Seeds OS X Mountain Lion to AppleCare Representatives
  Apple has seeded OS X Mountain Lion to AppleCare representatives ahead of its imminent release.
• Reuters Confirms 19-Pin Dock Connector for New iPhone
  Reuters is confirming reports that the new iPhone will feature a smaller 19-pin dock connector.
• Steve Jobs Featured on the August Cover of Wired Magazine
  Steve Jobs is being featured on the August cover of Wired Magazine.
• Twist App Shares Your Estimated Time of Arrival
  Twist is an app that alerts others to your estimated time of arrival.
• Kodak’s Case Against Apple and RIM Gets Dismissed
  Kodak has lost its case alleging that Apple and RIM infringed on the company’s patent for previewing images with a digital camera.
• Apple N Berry Announces New AT&T iPhone IMEI Unlock Service
  Apple N Berry has announced a new AT&T iPhone IMEI unlock solution.

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• Enable Downloads in Chrome for iOS With New Tweak
  Chrome Download Enabler, a new tweak released yesterday, enables downloads in the Chrome browser for iOS.
• CallTap Lets You Change Default Action When Tapping a Contact
  CallTap is a new tweak that lets you change the default action for when tapping a contact in any contact panel.
• 18.6% of iPhone Apps Access Your Address Book Without Permission
  Antivirus software company Bitdefender has studied over 65,000 iPhone apps on the App Store and found that 18.6% are accessing your address book without asking permission.
• Next iPhone Confirmed to Use Nano-SIM, Carriers Already Testing?
  The next iPhone will reportedly use the new nano-SIM and carriers are already testing the smaller SIM card.
• Apple’s Share of Verizon Smartphone Sales Slips to 45% in Q2 2012
  Apple’s share of Verizon smartphone sales dropped to 45% in the second quarter of 2012.
• Facebook Pages Manager App Gets Photo Upload Feature
  The Facebook Pages Manager app has been updated with the ability to upload photos and to see photos attached to messages.
• Fieldrunners 2 is Now Available in the App Store
  Fieldrunners 2, the sequel to the popular tower defense game for iOS, is now available in the App Store.
• Apple’s Refreshed SoHo Store Features Huge Seamless Zigzagging Glass Staircase
  Apple’s refreshed SoHo Store in New York features an incredible huge seamless glass zigzagging staircase railing.
• Microsoft Will Not Release Office 2013 for Mac
  Microsoft has confirmed that it does not plan to release Office 2013 for OS X but instead will release an update to Office for Mac 2011.
• Foxconn Planning $1 Billion Plant in Indonesia?
  Foxconn is reportedly planning to build a $1 billion plant in Indonesia creating 1 million jobs.
• HTC Files Counterclaim Against Apple Using Two Acquired Patents
  HTC has filed a counterclaim against Apple alleging the company infringes on two patents it has acquired from HP.
• Judge Prevents Steve Jobs’ Anti-Android Comments From Being Presented in Court
  U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh has approved Apple’s request to prevent Steve Jobs statements about Android from being presented during its patent trial against Samsung.
• VestGuard UK Unveils Bulletproof Case for the iPad
  VestGuard UK has unveiled a new bulletproof case for the iPad.
• Apple TV Gains Ability to Stream Audio to External AirPlay Speakers
  The Apple TV has gained the ability to stream audio to external AirPlay speakers in iOS 6 Beta 3.

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• Google Nexus 7 Unboxing Fails [Video]
  Although the Google Nexus 7 has received some positive reviews its unboxing experience does not.
• Sprint Launches 4G LTE in 15 Cities
  Sprint today announced that it is launching its 4G LTE network to 15 cities surrounding the Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio markets.
• Easily Select Multiple Emails in a Row With Check Tweak [Video]
  Check is a new tweak that provides enhanced multi-selection in mobile Mail.
• AppAnalytics Tracks How Much Time You’ve Spent Using Each App
  AppAnalytics is a new app that tracks how much time you spend on each app and the number of times you’ve launched it.
• Apple Blocks Servers Used for In-App Purchases Hack, Service Still Operational
  Apple has blocked servers used to obtain in-app purchases for free; however, the hacker behind the exploit, Alexey V. Borodin, has managed to keep his service operational.
• Now You Can Charge Your iPhone With Fire [Video]
  The BioLite Stove lets you charge your iPhone and other mobile devices by burning sticks, pine cones, and other other biomass.
• Apple to Launch OS X Mountain Lion on July 25th?
  Apple Store overnight updates taking place on Tuesday, July 24th hint that OS X Mountain Lion may launch the following morning.
• Leaked White ‘iPhone 5’ Front Bezel? [Photo]
  An image purporting to be a white front bezel for the ‘iPhone 5’ has been posted online.
• New York Times Joins WSJ and Bloomberg in Confirming iPad Mini
  The New York Times has added its weight to rumors that Apple will announce an iPad mini this year.
• Satechi BT Media Remote for iPhone/iPad
  Satechi BT Media Remote lets you control your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly.
• Be In the Steve Jobs Movie With Ashton Kutcher
  The Steve Jobs movie starring Ashton Kutcher is seeking extras to be in two important scenes
• iPhone 5 Reaches Manufacturing Phase, Glass/Aluminum Back Panel?
  The ‘iPhone 5’ has reportedly reached the manufacturing phase and will feature a different design for the back panel.
• Check Out Apple’s Takedown Notice to Galaxy Nexus Retailers
  Here’s a look at what Apple’s takedown notice to Galaxy Nexus retailers looked like.
• OmniPlan 1.1 Adds PDF Export, Task and Resource HTML Reports
  OmniPlan 1.1 has been released for iPad. It adds PDF export, task and resource HTML reports, and more.

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• Parallels Desktop 7 and Parallels Mobile Get Retina Display Support
  Parallels has announced that Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac and Parallels Mobile have been updated to support the Retina Display.
• IMDb App Update Brings Sharing, Message Boards, Watchlist, More
  IMDb has updated its app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with sharing, message boards, watchlist, history, and more.
• Chinese Sellers Are Already Taking ‘iPhone 5’ Pre-Orders
  Sellers on China’s largest e-commerce platform, Taobao, are already taking pre-orders for the unreleased and unannounced ‘iPhone 5’.
• Jonathan Ive Congratulates Exsonvaldes on Music Video Created With Apple Devices
  Jonathan Ive, senior vice president of industrial design at Apple, reportedly congratulated Exsonvaldes on their new ‘Days’ music video created using numerous Apple devices.
• Amazing Alex is Now Available in the App Store
  Amazing Alex, a new game from Rovio, is now available in the App Store for download.
• Samsung’s First Brand Store Aims to Compete With the Apple Store [Video]
  Here’s a look at the first brand store for Samsung in North America.
• Tiny Wings 2 and Tiny Wings HD Are Now Available in the App Store
  Tiny Wings 2 for iPhone and Tiny Wings 2 HD for iPad are now available in the App Store.
• Tim Cook Attends Allen & Co. Annual Retreat to Meet With Media Executives
  Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted at the Allen & Co. Annual Retreat where he has lined up several one-on-one meetings with media executives.
• Picosteady is Video Camera Stabilizer for Your iPhone [Video]
  Picosteady, a video camera stabilizer for iPhone, aims to stop the capture of shaky video footage.
• Facebook SDK 3.0 Beta Released for iOS
  Facebook has announced a major update to their SDK for iOS that makes it easier and faster to develop Facebook-integrated apps.
• The WD 2go App is Updated With Dropbox Support
  Western Digital has updated its WD 2go app with Dropbox support.
• Angry Birds Trilogy is Coming to Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo 3DS
  The Angry Birds Trilogy is headed to the Xbox 360, Sony PS3, and Nintendo 3DS and is ‘built from the ground up’ for HDTVs
• 500px iPad App Gets Push Notifications, Find Your Friends, More
  500px has updated their iPad app with Push Notifications, Find Your Friends, Twitter login, and more.
• Mint.com Releases Mint QuickView Menu Bar App for Mac
  Mint.com has released Mint QuickView, a companion menu bar app to Mint.com, that gives you an up-to-date snapshot of your finances.

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• Apple to Release iOS 6 Beta 3 Today?
  iH8Sn0w, developer for Sn0wBreeze and iFaith, is predicting that Apple will release iOS 6 Beta 3 today.
• iOS 6 Code Hints That Apple Maps Are Headed to OS X?
  Developer Cody Cooper has found hints that Apple Maps may be coming to OS X in code dumps of the new iOS 6 application.
• Microsoft Acquires Perceptive Pixel Multi-Touch Company
  Microsoft and Perceptive Pixel today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire PPI
• Apple Could Sell 4-6 Million iPad Minis This Year
  Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster believes Apple could sell between 4-6 million iPad minis this year.
• Apple’s Taiwanese Suppliers Saw Sales Fall 13% in June
  Apple’s Taiwanese suppliers saw their sales fall 13% in June, reports Topeka analyst Brian White.
• Apple Places 55th on Fortune Global 500 Top Companies List
  Apple has placed 55th on Fortune’s Global 500 Top Companies, an annual list of the world’s biggest corporations.
• Facebook App Center Now Available in More Countries
  Facebook has announced that its App Center is now available in more countries.
• U.K. Judge Rules Galaxy Tab Does Not Infringe on iPad Design, ‘Are Not As Cool’
  A U.K. judge has ruled that the Samsung Galaxy Tab does not infringe on Apple’s design rights for the iPad stating that ‘They are not as cool.’
• Details of Major Twitter App Update Get Leaked
  Details of a major update to Twitter’s app for iPhone have accidentally been leaked via the iOS 6 App Store.
• How Many iPads Were Sold Last Quarter?
  FORTUNE has collected professional and independent estimates of how many iPads were sold last quarter.
• Apple Sued for Allegedly Stealing Noise Reduction Technology
  Apple has been sued by Noise Free for allegedly stealing their noise reduction technology.
• Rovio Angry Birds Follow-Up Will Let You Play as the Pigs?
  Rovio, creator of the popular Angry Birds game, is reportedly planning a follow-up game that will let you play from the perspective of the pigs.
• Tweak Adds an Omnibar to Mobile Safari
  Safari Omnibar is a new tweak that adds a chrome-like omnibar to mobile Safari.
• FoldMusic Lets You Create Playlist Folders on Your SpringBoard
  FoldMusic is a new tweak by Ariel Aouizerate that lets you create music playlist folders on your SpringBoard.

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• iPhone ‘Explodes’ in 17-Year-Old’s Pocket? [Video]
  Check out this video footage of an iPhone allegedly exploding in a 17-year-old’s pocket.
• Corrupt App Store Binaries Cause Crash at Launch?
  Instapaper developer Marco Arment reports that the App Store is pushing out corrupt binaries that cause a crash on app launch.
• The Windows Advantage is Rapidly Eroding [Chart]
  Asymco analyst Horace Dediu examines the ratio of Windows to Mac units shipped over time.
• Where to Download RedSn0w From
  Where to find links to download RedSn0w, a tool released by the iPhone Dev-Team to jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• RedSn0w Update Improves iPhone 3GS Baseband Downgrade, Adds DFU IPSW Feature
  The iPhone Dev-Team has updated RedSn0w with an improved iPhone 3GS baseband downgrade method and a niche ‘DFU IPSW’ feature.
• iPhone Dev-Team to Release Improved iPhone 3GS Baseband Downgrade Today
  The iPhone Dev-Team plans to release an improved iPhone 3GS baseband downgrade today.
• Apple Profiles Foster the People’s Use of Logic Pro
  Apple has posted an article profiling Mark Foster (of Foster the People) and his use of Logic Pro to create the hit song ‘Pumped Up Kicks’.
• U.K. Judge Says HTC Phones Don’t Infringe Apple Patents
  A U.K. judge has ruled that HTC doesn’t infringe four Apple patents and that three of those patents are invalid.
• Quick Reply Tweak Released for Facebook Messenger
  Quick Reply for Messenger is a new tweak that lets you quickly reply to Facebook Messenger notifications from anywhere.
• Amazon Orders 2 Million Redesigned Kindle Fires?
  Amazon has reportedly ordered 2 million redesigned Kindle Fires for release in early August.
• Google and Samsung to Release Software Patch to Circumvent Galaxy Nexus Ban
  Google and Samsung are readying a software patch to avoid an infringement ban on the Galaxy Nexus smartphone.
• Chromizer Tweak Adds Full Screen, Pull to Refresh, Gestures to Chrome Browser
  Chromizer is a new tweak that adds functionality to the recently released Chrome browser for iOS.
• Apple Responds to Threat of Italian Operations Shutdown
  Apple has responded to Italian regulators who threatened the company with a shutdown of its operations in Italy for not complying with its two year free warranty law.
• Square Enix Posts Screenshots of Upcoming Final Fantasy Dimensions Game
  Square Enix has posted some screenshots of their upcoming Final Fantasy Dimensions game for iOS and Android.

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• Apple Settles iPad Trademark Dispute With Proview for $60 Million
  Apple has agreed to pay Proview $60 million to settle a dispute over the iPad trademark in China.
• VoiceSearch Lets You Quickly Launch a Google Voice Search on Your iPhone
  VoiceSearch is a new tweak that lets you quickly launch a Google Voice Search from anywhere on your device.
• MobileMe Shuts Down, Files Still Available for a Limited Time
  Apple has shut down MobileMe; although, migrations to iCloud and file downloads are available for a limited time.
• VLC 2.0.2 Released With Support for Retina Display MacBook Pro
  VLC 2.0.2 has been released and it brings a massive list of improvements including support for the new Retina Display MacBook Pro.
• SloPro Update Does Super Slow Motion 1000FPS Video
  SloPro has been updated to take simulated super slow motion 1000fps video with the iPhone.
• FTC Opens Investigation Into Google/Motorola’s Use of FRAND Patents
  The FTC has reportedly opened an investigation into Google/Motorola’s use of its FRAND patents
• Reeder for OS X Gets Updated With Retina Display Graphics
  Reeder for OS X, a popular Google Reader client, has been updated with support for the new Retina Display MacBook Pro.
• Google Launches Developer Preview of Google+ SDK for iOS
  Google has launched a developer preview of its Google+ SDK for iOS.
• Apple Wins Preliminary Injuncton Banning Sales of the Galaxy Nexus Smartphone
  Apple has won a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone.
• Former Apple SVP is Working on a Cloud Computing Startup
  Former Apple SVP of Software Engineering Bertrand Serlet is reportedly working on a new cloud computing startup.
• Apple vs. Microsoft: Who Got the Most Attention in June? [Infographic]
  Taykey analyzed over 50,000 sources to find out whether it was Apple or Microsoft who generated the most buzz in June.
• Goldman Sachs Values iPhone/iPad Customer Base at $295 Billion
  Goldman Sachs’ analyst Bill Shope values Apple’s iPhone and iPad customer base at $295 billion based on the results of a two part study.
• Siri vs. Google Search: Voice Assistant Battle [Video]
  TechnoBuffalo has posted a video comparison of the Siri and Google Search voice assistants.
• Nike+ FuelBand App Gets Background Syncing, Offline Viewing, Path Integration
  The Nike+ FuelBand app has been updated with background syncing, offline viewing, Path integration, and more.

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• Safari Download Manager 2.0 is Now Available in Cydia
  Dustin Howett has released a new version of his Safari Download Manager for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• Modbook Pro Conversion Kit Turns a MacBook Pro Into a Tablet
  Modbook today announced its new product, the Modbook Pro, a highly portable 13.3-inch Mac-based pen tablet computer.
• Flipboard Gets Updated With New York Times Integration
  Flipboard has received a previously announced update that brings full New York Times integration.
• Rovio Announces ‘Amazing Alex’ as its Follow-Up to Angry Birds [Video]
  Rovio has officially announced that it will launch ‘Amazing Alex’ as its newest game and follow-up to Angry Birds.
• Apple Posts $2.6 Million Bond for Galaxy Tab Injunction, Samsung Requests Stay
  Apple has posted the required $2.6 million bond for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 preliminary injunction while Samsung has filed a motion to stay the injunction pending its appeal.
• Sound Forge Finally Coming to Mac OS X? [Video]
  A new website at FinallyOnTheMac.com appears to tease the upcoming release of Sound Forge for Mac OS X.
• Apple to Overhaul iTunes By Year’s End?
  Apple is reportedly planning the biggest overhaul of iTunes since its 2003 debut.
• Run Android Apps on Your Mac With BlueStacks
  BlueStacks today announced the release of the Mac version of their Android App Player in public alpha.
• Average iPhone Selling Price Over the Past Five Years [Chart]
  SAI charts the average iPhone selling price over the past five years.
• LogMeIn App Gets Bluetooth Keyboard Support
  LogMeIn, a popular app to remotely control your PC or Mac, has been updated with Bluetooth keyboard support.
• T-Mobile USA CEO Philipp Humm Resigns
  Philipp Humm has resigned as CEO of T-Mobile USA, Deutsche Telekom’s mobile business in the USA.
• Google Glasses Available to Pre-Order for $1,500 [Video]
  Google has just announced pre-orders for the Google Glass Explorer Edition at price of $1,500.
• Google+ App Coming Soon to the iPad [Photos]
  Google has announced a version Google+ for tablets that is now available for Android and will be coming to the iPad soon.
• Google Reveals Nexus Q to Rival the Apple TV [Video]
  Google has revealed the new Nexus Q, a small media playing sphere that lets you easily stream music and video to your TV.

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