EASA Approves Use of Electronics During All Phases of Flights for European Airlines
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will publish guidance allowing for personal electronic devices to be used during all phases of flight.
Day One Journal App Gets Updated iOS 7 Design, M7 Activity Data Tracking
The Day One journal app has been updated with a new design for iOS 7 and the ability to track activity data including a daily step count for iPhone 5s users.
Mint.com Personal Finance App Gets iOS 7 Design
The Mint.com Personal Finance app has been updated with a new iOS 7 design, the ability to view Trend charts, and edit pending transactions.
MapQuest App Completely Redesigned for iOS 7, Gets Traffic Conditions on Route
The MapQuest app has been redesigned for iOS 7 bringing an easier to read map with sharper detail, traffic conditions on route, road alerts, sharing, and more.
Google to Launch Google Music App for iOS Later This Month?
Google is reportedly testing a Google Music app for iOS internally and will likely launch the app later this month.
Gmail App Gets a Visual Update for iOS 7, Major Improvements for iPad
Google has released an update to its Gmail app for iOS that features a major update for the iPad.
Calvin & Hobbes Arrives on the iBookstore
Apple has announced the arrival of Calvin & Hobbes on the iBookstore.
Apple II DOS Version 3.1 Source Code Released to the Public
The Computer History Museum has received permission to release the source code of Apple II DOS 3.1 to the public.
Facebook Releases Completely Redesigned Messenger App for iOS 7, Let’s You Message Any Phone Number
Facebook has released a completely redesigned Messenger app for iOS 7 that let’s you message any phone number.
Apple Wants $380 Million From Samsung in New Patent Trial, Samsung Thinks It Should Pay $52 Million
Apple wants $380 million in a new trial being held to determine damages from Samsung’s patent infringement but Samsung believes it should have to pay just $52 million.
Google Updates Zagat App for iOS With Support for More Locations, Street View Panoramas, More
Google has released an update to its Zagat app for iOS that brings support for many more locations, easy access to ratings and reviews, Street View panoramas, and more.
New Pocket 5.0 App Released for iOS Featuring Highlights, Streamlined Navigation, More
An all new Pocket 5.0 app has been released for iOS which is smarter, more dynamic, and offers streamlined navigation and search.
Camera360 Ultimate Adds Support for the Sony QX Lenses
The Camera360 Ultimate app has been updated with support for Sony’s QX100 and QX10 iPhone-compatible lens attachments.
Lytro App Gets AirPlay Support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode
The Lytro companion app has been updated with AirPlay support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode, and more.
Apple to Put Television On Hold, Focus on Wearable Devices?
Apple has reportedly put its plans for a television on hold again to possibly focus on wearable devices.
BitTorrent Sync Gets Updated With iPad Support
The BitTorrent Sync app has been updated with support for the iPad, design changes, and iOS 7 compatibility.
Tweetbot 3 Gets Updated With Text Resizing, Swipe to Quick Reply, More
Tapbots has released an updated to Tweetbot 3 that brings the ability to use a list as your timeline, right swipe to quick reply, and resize text.
Amazon to Begin Delivering Packages on Sunday
Amazon has announced that it is working with the U.S. Postal Service to begin delivering packages on Sunday, starting in Los Angeles and New York.
Twitterrific Gets New Layout for User Profiles, Other Improvements
Twitterrific has been updated with a new layout for user profiles, a new pull-to-refresh animation, the ability to view profile banners by tapping on them, and more.
The Evolution of the iPhone [Infographic]
Check out this infographic that illustrates the evolution of the iPhone from the original iPhone to the iPhone 5s.
Apple to Release 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones With Curved Displays in Q3 2014?
Apple is reportedly planning to release 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones with displays that curve downward at their edges in the second half of 2014.
Samsung Ordered to Explain Why It Shouldn’t Be Sanctioned for Leaking Confidential Apple Documents
A judge has ordered to Samsung to explain why it shouldn’t be sanctioned for leaking confidential Apple documents.
How to Disable the Animation and Parallax Effects in iOS 7 [Video]
Instructions on how to disable the animation and parallax effects in iOS 7.
US Airways and Alaska Airlines Passengers Can Now Use PEDs During All Phases of Flight
US Airways and Alaska Airlines have announced that passengers can now use personal electronic devices during all phases of flight.
Apple Was Interested in BlackBerry’s IP But Board Rejected Proposals to Break Up the Company
Both Microsoft and Apple were interested in acquiring BlackBerry’s intellectual property but BlackBerry’s board rejected proposals to break up the company.
Elgato Unveils Thunderbolt Drive+ Portable SSD
Elgato has unveiled Thunderbolt Drive+, a fast and ultra-portable SSD that features Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 support.
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies Released for iOS
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Deal With GTAT Could Produce Sapphire Crystal for 50 Million 5-Inch iPhone Displays Annually
Apple’s new manufacturing deal with GT Advanced Technologies will produce enough sapphire material to make enough 5-inch sapphire screen covers for 33.79-50.56 million iPhones per year.
Google Drive App is Updated With Support for Multiple Accounts, Single Sign In, AirPrint, iOS 7
The Google Drive app has been updated with support for multiple accounts, single sign in, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and iOS 7.
Apple’s Sapphire Manufacturing Agreement With GT is Significant for Both Companies
Apple’s agreement with GT Advanced Technologies to manufacture sapphire materials is a significant venture for both companies.
New ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’ Game Released for iOS
Disney Mobile, in partnership with LucasArts and NimbleBit, has released ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’, a new game for iOS.
SoundCloud App Gets Refreshed Design for iOS 7
SoundCloud has released an update to its app that brings a refreshed design for iOS 7.
RunKeeper is Updated With Background Detection of Walking Activities
RunKeeper has been updated with background detection of walking activities, a stride rate chart, and improved auto-pause.
Apple May Soon Perform iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Repairs In-Store
Apple is gearing up to perform some iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c repairs in-store.
Apple Seeds Mail Update for Mavericks to Developers [Download]
Apple has seeded the Mail Update for Mavericks to developers ahead of its public release.
Amazon Mocks iPad Display in New Kindle Paperwhite Ad [Video]
Amazon has released another commercial that mocks the iPad’s display performance under sunlight when compared to the Kindle Paperwhite.
Apple Updates GarageBand for Mac With Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes
Apple has updated GarageBand for Mac with stability improvements and bug fixes.
Facebook Introduces New Like and Share Buttons
Facebook has announced that it is rolling out a new design for its Like and Share buttons.
IFTTT App Gets Actions for iOS Photos and Reminders
IFTTT, an app that lets you automate tasks between apps and services, has been updated with support for iOS Photos and Reminders.
Estimated Benchmarks for Various Mac Pro Configurations [Charts]
Primate Lab’s John Poole has released estimated Geekbench scores for the upcoming four, six, eight, and twelve-core Mac Pro configurations.
Google Maps is Updated With New Step-by-Step Previews, Traffic Incident Reports, More [Video]
Google has announced new updates to Google Maps including step-by-step previews for directions, Street View exploration with Pegman, traffic incident reports, and bird’s-eye view with Earth Tours.
Five Year Old Turns Down Free Sony Tablet for iPad on Jimmy Kimmel [Video]
On Jimmy Kimmel last night, five year old Arden Hayes turned down a free Sony Xperia Z tablet because he was going to get an iPad for Christmas.
Amazon Offers 15% Off Kindles Today to Celebrate FAA Decision
Amazon has announced that it is offering 15% off the Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch, and Kindle today only in celebration of the FAA’s recent decision to allow use of portable electronics on take-off and landing.
Asphalt 8: Airborne Goes Free to Play, Gets New Cars, Cups, Boosters, More
Gameloft has updated Asphalt 8: Airborne making it free to play and introducing new cards, limited-time cups, multiplayer world series, boosters, and control customization.
Nokia Windows Phones Continue to Gain Momentum, Overtake iOS in Italy
Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reports that Nokia and Windows Phone continue to gain global momentum reaching 10% of smartphone sales across the five major European markets.
BlackBerry Abandons Sale, Replaces CEO, Gets $1 Billion Investment
BlackBerry has announced that will abandon plans to sell to the company to Fairfax Financial Holdings and has instead replaced CEO Thorsten Heins and raised a $1 billion investment from Fairfax and other investors.
iPad Air Sees 5x the Usage of the iPad 4 Two Days After Launch [Chart]
The iPad Air is seeing five times the usage the iPad 4 did two days after launch and more than 3 times that of the iPad mini.
Tim Cook Writes Article on Workplace Equality for WSJ, Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act
Apple CEO Tim Cook has written an article about workplace equality for the Wall Street Journal.
The iPad Air Lasts for 24 Hours as a LTE Hotspot
Tests reveal that the iPad Air can last for 24 hours straight as an LTE hotspot.
Apple’s VP of Engineering for iOS Has Retired
Henri Lamiraux, Apple’s Vice President of Software Engineering – iOS Apps & Frameworks, has retired.
Netflix Starts Testing 4K Ultra-HD Videos Ahead of 2014 Launch
Netflix has started testing 4K Ultra-HD videos ahead of its planned launch in 2014.
ProCam 2 Released for iOS 7
RoCam 2 has been redesigned from the ground up to compliment iOS 7 with a streamlined interface and a focus on function over form.
The iPhone Will Finally Be Offered on Contract in India
Reliance Communications has announced that it offer subsidized iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c devices in India with a two year contract.
T-Mobile CEO Confirms Free 200MB of Monthly Data for iPad
T-Mobile CEO John Legere has confirmed the company will be offering Free 200MB of monthly iPad data, despite issues at launch that forced customers to pay $10
Analyst: 75% of Early iPad Air Buyers Already Own an iPad
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has released the results of his iPad Air launch day survey finding that 75% of buyers already own an iPad.
Rhapsody App Gets Swipe to Reveal Menu, Ability to Play and Shuffle Tracks by Artist
The Rhapsody music app has been updated bringing significant improvements including a swipe to reveal menu and the ability to play and shuffle tracks by artist.
NBA Game Time is Updated for 2013-2014 Season With New iOS 7 Design, Numerous Improvements
The NBA Game Time app has been updated for the 2013-2014 season bringing a new redesign for iOS 7, free game recaps, team video, statistics, rosters, and more.
Clear App is Updated With Support for Background Refresh
The Clear to-do app has been updated with support for Background Refresh.
Logitech Launches New Keyboard Folios, Keyboard Cover, and Protective Case for the iPad Air
Logitech has announced four new accessories for the new iPad Air.
Penultimate App is Updated With Zoom, Drift, Smart Wrist Protection
The Penultimate handwriting app for iPad has been updated with Zoom, Drift, and Smart Wrist Protection features; as well as, support for the new Jot Script Evernote Edition stylus.
Aluminum 5-Inch Nokia Lumia 929 Smartphone Leaked [Video]
Hands on video has been leaked online of a new aluminum 5-inch Nokia Lumia smartphone.
U.S. Cellular to Sell iPad Air Starting November 8th
U.S. Cellular has announced that it will begin selling the iPad Air on November 8th.
Dots Game Gets a New Dark Theme, Weekly Score Boards
Dots, a game about connecting, has been updated with a new Dark Theme and Weekly score boards.
Apple Fixed 802.11ac SMB Transfer Speeds With OS X Mavericks [Chart]
Apple has fixed 802.11ac SMB transfer speeds with the release of OS X Mavericks.
Apple to Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Anti-Poaching Agreements
Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe must face a class-action lawsuit from employees who claim their wages were held down by anti-poaching agreements between the companies.
Boxie Dropbox Client Adds Passcode, Sorting, Smart Text Auto Selection, More
The Boxie client app for Dropbox has been updated with a passcode lockscreen, folder-by-folder sorting options, smart text auto selection, and more.
Analysts Estimate How Many Macs Apple Sold Last Quarter [Chart]
Analysts are estimating how many Macs Apple sold last quarter ahead of the company’s earnings announcement on Monday.
Apple to Launch ‘Blockbuster’ iPhone 6 With Larger Display Next Summer?
Piper Jaffary analyst Gene Munster is out with a new investor note on Apple, predicting the company with launch a ‘blockbuster’ iPhone 6 with a larger display next summer.
Screens VNC App Gets Support for AirPlay Mirroring, Hot Corners, Disconnect Actions, More
The Screens screen sharing app and VNC client application has been updated with support for AirPlay Mirroring, Hot Corners, Disconnect Actions, and more.
How to Setup and Use iCloud Keychain on iOS 7
Instructions on how to setup and use iCloud Keychain on iOS 7.
Retina iPad Mini Supply to be ‘Ridiculously Tight’
Just like the iPhone 5s, analysts are predicting that the Retina iPad Mini will be in severely short supply.
Carl Icahn Posts Open Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging $150 Billion Buyback Plan
Investor Carl Icahn has posted an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging him to increase Apple’s stock buyback to $150 billion.
Adobe Flash for Safari in OS X Mavericks Now Sandboxed
Adobe Flash for Safari 7 in OS X Mavericks is now sandboxed, making it much more safer and secure
Samsung Fined $340,000 for Paying for Negative HTC Reviews
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission has fined Samsung $340,000 for paying people to post negative HTC reviews.
Things for Mac Gets OS X Mavericks Support
Things for Mac, a popular task manager, has been updated with support for OS X Mavericks.
PayPal App is Updated With Numerous Improvements
PayPal has updated its iPhone app with numerous improvements and some bug fixes as well.
How to Create a Bootable OS X Mavericks USB Install Key
Instructions on how to create a bootable OS X Mavericks USB key.
BBM for iPhone Gets Contact Categories, List Sorting and Filtering in BBM Groups
The BBM app for iPhone has been updated with contact categories, list sorting and filtering in BBM Groups, performance improvements, and more.
LinkedIn Releases a Completely Redesigned iPad App
LinkedIn has released a complete redesign of their iPad app featuring a more dynamic, visual feed.
T-Mobile to Offer New iPads Starting at $0 Down With Free 200MB/Month of Data for Life
T-Mobile US has announced that it will offer the iPad Air and iPad mini starting at $0 down with 200MB of 4G LTE data each month for life.
Anki DRIVE Starter Kit Now Available From the Apple Store
The Anki DRIVE Starter Kit is now available from the online Apple Store. Anki DRIVE uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver a racing game with cars you can control from your iPhone or iPod touch.
Extensive OS X Mavericks Review By John Siracusa
If you’re looking for an extensive review of OS X Mavericks, John Siracusa has posted an in depth look at the new operating system for Ars Technica.
New MacBook Pro Benchmarks Begin Surfacing on Geekbench
Benchmarks for Apple’s new MacBook Pros have begun surfacing in the Geekbench Results Browser.
Xbox Music App Gets Improved Interface, Lets You Start a Radio Station Based on Favorite Artists
The Xbox Music app for iPhone has been updated with an improved interface and the ability to start a radio station based on your favorite artists.
Apple Prototyping Surface-Style Keyboard for iPad?
Apple has reportedly been prototyping a Surface-style keyboard cover for the iPad, according to former employee Jamie Ryan.
Google Coordinate Adds Job Sorting, Schedule Editing, More
The Google Coordinate app has been updated with job sorting, job schedule editing, the ability to view completed jobs, and more.
Apple Accidentally Leaks New iWork and iLife App Icons, GarageBand App is Going Free
Apple has accidentally leaked new iWork and iLife app icons along with the news that GarageBand will become a free basic download.
Apple Airs Its First iPhone 5s TV Ad [Video]
Apple has aired its first commercial for the gold iPhone 5s with Touch ID.
Apple Quietly Seeds New OS X Mavericks Gold Master Build
Over the weekend, Apple quietly pushed out a new build of its OS X Mavericks Gold Master seed, changing the original GM build.
Twitter to Kill the Twitter #Music App?
Twitter is reportedly considering kill off its Twitter #Music app, according to a new report.
Apple Employees Jokingly Dubbed the Gold iPhone 5s as ‘The Kardashian Phone’
Apple employees jokingly dubbed the gold iPhone 5s as ‘The Kardashian Phone’.
Carrot Dating App Lets You ‘Bribe Your Way to a Date’ [Video]
The Carrot Dating app aims to cut to the chase by letting you ‘bribe your way to a date’.
Analyst Predicts No Gold or Touch ID iPads, Thinner iPad 5, Retina iPad Mini, Haswell MacBook Pros
The often accurate KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released his predictions for the Apple event on October 22nd.
Tim Cook Sued Over iOS 7 Software Update Download
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been sued in small claims court by Mark David Menacher, a California customer who is upset that Apple has forced download of the iOS 7 install file onto his devices with no way to remove it.
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 5c Production By 35%, Increases iPhone 5s Production By 75%
Although Apple has cut iPhone 5c production by 35%, it has increased iPhone 5s production by 75%, according to DisplaySearch channel checks.
Google Hangouts App Now Lets You Make and Receive Calls Using Google Voice
The Google Hangouts app has been updated with the ability to make and receive calls using your Google Voice number.
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks Server Gold Master to Developers
Apple has released OS X Mavericks Server Gold Master to Developers for testing, ahead of its October 22 event where it is expected to announce the release date for Mavericks
US Cellular to Offer iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Starting November 8
US Cellular announced today that it will offer both the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c starting November 8
Google Adds iCloud to Moto X Migration Tool to MotoMaker
Google has updated MotoMaker with a migration tool making it easier for iPhone users to move their iCloud data to the Moto X.
Batman: Arkham Origins Game Released for iOS
Warner Bros has released ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ for iOS ahead of the game’s October 25th release date for consoles.
EU Seeks Comment on Samsung Proposal to Settle Investigation Over Its Abuse of SEPs
The European Commission is requesting comment on a Samsung proposal to stop seeking injunctions based on its Standard Essential Patents for five years.
Microsoft Releases Windows 8.1 for Download
Microsoft has officially announced the global availability of Windows 8.1.
New iPhoto and GarageBand App Icons Spotted [Images]
New icons for the iPhoto and GarageBand apps have been spotted in the iCloud Storage Management area of the iOS Settings app.
Orbitz App is Completely Redesigned for iOS 7, Adds Support for Orbitz Rewards
The Orbitz app has been completely redesigned for iOS 7 and now lets Orbitz Rewards members redeem Orbucks when booking hotels.
Bad Piggies is Updated With 30 New Halloween Levels
Rovio has updated its Bad Piggies game with 30 new Halloween levels.
Lyft Ride Sharing App Gets Multiple Credit Card Support, Launches in Additional Cities
The Lyft ride sharing app has been updated with multiple credit card support, optimized river signup flow, accessibility improvements, and support for additional cities.
Tweet From T-Mobile CEO Suggests that Company May Carry Apple’s New iPads
T-Mobile CEO John Legere tweeted earlier today that he is “excited” for the Apple iPad event, hinting that the carrier may finally support Cellular iPad Support
Real Racing 3 Update Brings New Cars, New Track, HUD Customization and More
Real Racing 3 update brings new cars, a new track, a time trial ghost challenge, and improvements to its HUD and AI
Warren Buffett Supports Apple’s Stock Buyback Plan As Is
Although he doesn’t own Apple stock, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett says he supports Apple’s buyback plan and wouldn’t push for a larger share buyback, unlike investor Carl Icahn.
AuthenTec Co-Founder Demos Prototype Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor [Photos]
AuthenTech co-founder, F. Scott Moody, gave a presentation of the origins of Apple’s new Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor at North Carolina State University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering on Tuesday.
Boxie is a New Dropbox Client for iPhone
Boxie is a new Dropbox client for the iPhone which aims to enhance and prettify the Dropbox experience.
Intel Touts Its Bay Trail Processor Over Apple’s A7 Chip
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich touted the company’s Bay Trail processor over Apple’s 64-bit A7 chip during its third-quarter earnings conference call.
iPhone 5s is Outselling iPhone 5c Two-to-One [CIRP]
The iPhone 5s is outselling the iPhone 5c more than two to one, according to a report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).
Apple Launches iPhone Trade-In Program in the U.K.
Apple has launched its iPhone trade-in program in the U.K.
Beyond Verbal Demos Its Emotion Analytics Software on Steve Jobs [Video]
Beyond Verbal has posted a YouTube video demonstrating its emotion analytics software on Steve Jobs.
Twitterrific App Update Brings Profile Editing, Performance Enhancements
The Twitterrific app has been updated with new profile editing features, performance enhancements, and faster launch times.
1Password App Adds Wi-Fi Sync Option, Improved iCloud Sync, More
The 1Password app for iOS has been updated with a Wi-Fi sync option, the ability to change the built-in browser user-agent, greatly improved iCloud sync performance, and more.
Renderings Show Rumored iPad 5 in the Apple Store [Images]
Martin Hajek has released new renders of the rumored iPad 5 that show how it would look in the Apple Store.
Leaked Hands-On Video of the Unreleased Google Nexus 5 Smartphone
A hands-on video of the what appears to be a Google Nexus 5 prototype has leaked online.
Apple to Release 12-Inch Retina Display MacBook, Higher Resolution iPad, Lower Cost iMac in 2014?
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a research note outlining his expectations for upcoming Apple products.
Leaked Photos of Nokia’s First Windows Tablet
Photos of the Lumia 2520, Nokia’s first Windows tablet, have been leaked online.
Unity 4.2.2 Adds iOS 7 Game Controller Support
The Unity framework for mobile game developers has been updated with iOS 7 game controller support.
iPhone 5s Ship Times Improve to 2-3 Weeks
Apple has updated its shipping times for the new iPhone 5s smartphone.
AT&T to Force New Customers to Use Its Mobile Share Data Plans
AT&T has announced that only its Mobile Share data plans will be available to new customers.
Scale Model Offers Sneak Peak at Apple’s New Campus [Photo Gallery]
Mercury News has obtained photos of a scale model of Apple’s new spaceship campus.
iPhone 5s Owners Report Receiving the Blue Screen of Death [Video]
A number of iPhone 5s owners have reported receiving the dreaded blue screen of death on their iOS device followed by a forced reboot.
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