- Sony Unveils New Xperia Z3 Tablet and Smartphones, E3 Smartphone, SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3
Sony Mobile has unveiled its premium Xperia Z3 series including the Z3, Z3 Compact, and Z3 Tablet Compact alongside a new mid-range Xperia E3 smartphone and two new additions to its SmartWear product line, the SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Drone Video Shows Massive Structure Apple is Building for Its Press Event [Watch]
A new video of the massive structure Apple is building next to the Flint Center has been posted to YouTube by Sachin Patel. The three-story structure is being built ahead of Apple’s rumored iPhone 6 and iWatch unveiling.
This is the same site where Steve Jobs introduced the original Mac 30 years ago. The Flint Center has a seating capacity around 2405, much larger than the 757 persons capacity that the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater has.
Apple’s press event takes place on September 9th. Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates. In the meanwhile, take a look at the video below!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Rovio Launches Angry Birds Stella for iOS [Video]
Rovio has launched Angry Birds Stella, its latest game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Join Stella and her super adventurous friends on a quest to protect Golden Island from the greedy Bad Princess and her clueless piggies! Meet this fierce new bunch, master their amazing superpowers, and play over 120 action-packed levels!
Stella has teamed up with Dahlia, Poppy, Willow and Luca – the newest flock on the block! These fearless pals have a strong bond but even stronger personalities. You could even say they’re best friends forever… most of the time.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 Predicted to Get 128GB of Storage, Programmable Power Button, No Sapphire Cover Lens
A new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo offers some details on the iPhone 6 that Apple is expected to unveil next week. Kuo says Apple is planning to unveil both a 4.7-inch model and a 5.5-inch model and both will have a 128GB storage option. This corroborates a recently leaked document which listed storage sizes of 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB.
A new power button on the side of the device will reportedly be programmable, perhaps allowing users to launch a specific app in response to a preassigned action. The smartphone is also expected to have a barometer to measure altitude or forecast weather. The protruding camera will allegedly lose its sapphire coating to make it more resistant to drops.
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Key spec forecasts – No sapphire cover lens, 128GB, built-in barometer pressure sensor & programmable power key
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Analyst: iWatch to Come in Two Different Screen Sizes, Offer 8GB of Storage and 512 MB RAM
KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo released a report today with his updated expectations on Apple’s rumored wearable product. Kuo see’s Apple releasing an iWatch with two different screen sizes — 1.3-inches and 1.5-inches. Kuo also believes the iWatch will pack 8GB of internal storage with 512 MB of RAM.
While 8GB of internal storage and 512 MB of RAM seem low compared to iOS devices (which have 1GB of ram and 16GB storage), the specs are on the high-end for a smart watch. Some believe the iWatch could act independently from an iOS device, and Kuo’s analysis falls in-line with that speculation.
Kuo is somewhat unsure about the casing for the device, but believes we will see 2-4 different types, with aluminum being the primary element used. He also sees the device will be rectangular in shape and feature ‘holes’ to measure vital signs such as heart rate.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Skype App Now Lets You Start a Group Audio Call From Your iPhone
The Skype app has been updated to let you start a group audio call from your iPhone.
Say “hello” to the new Skype for iPhone. Remastered to put your conversations with the people who matter most at your fingertips. Stay in touch with free messaging, voice or video calls on Skype.
Features:
• Find all your friends and family in an instant – With over 300 million people using Skype, you’re bound to bump into someone you know.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Infinity Blade III 'Kingdom Come' Update Released for iOS
An Infinity Blade III ‘Kingdom Come’ update has been released for iOS and the game is being offered at 50% off for a limited time.
Siris and Isa have joined with the God-King Raidriar in a desperate attempt to destroy the Worker of Secrets and his army of Deathless titans. Uncover new mysteries to wield the power of the Infinity Blade in this timeless adventure of champions and villains.
INFINITY BLADE III: Kingdom Come
– In the aftermath of the Worker’s defeat, Siris sets out to confront Lelindre and learn the ultimate fate of the Ark!
– Explore the frozen wastelands of Nafusaan, fighting monsters and tempting fate in an attempt to claim the huge loot reward sitting at the feet of the legendary and fearsome Dragoor – King of Dragons!
– Unlock ability to Master Items up to LVL 100!
– 6 new Treasure Maps!
– 5 new Enemies to battle!
– Over 25 new items for both Isa and Siris, including magic rings, weapons, shields, helmets, and armors to collect, master, and sell.
– New Goals and Achievements.
– A number of additional balancing tweaks, bug fixes, and gameplay enhancements.Also includes content updates INFINITY BLADE III: Blade Masters (Update 1.3), INFINITY BLADE III: Ausar Rising (Update 1.2), and INFINITY BLADE III: Soul Hunter (Update 1.1).
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Jonathan Ive on Apple's Upcoming iWatch: 'Switzerland is in Trouble'
Jonathan Ive has reportedly been heard saying that Switzerland is in trouble when excitedly talking about the iWatch. The tidbit was relayed by Nick Bilton for the New York Times.
According to a designer who works at Apple, Jonathan Ive, Apple’s design chief, in bragging about how cool he thought the iWatch was shaping up to be, gleefully said Switzerland is in trouble — though he chose a much bolder term for “trouble” to express how he thought the watchmaking nation might be in a tough predicament when Apple’s watch comes out.
Apple is expected to unveil the wearable device on September 9th; however, analysts are predicting that it won’t ship until 2015.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iWatch Concept Based on the Rumored iPhone 6 [Render]
Designer Martin Hajek has modeled an iWatch concept to match the widely rumored design of the iPhone 6.
I based the iWatch concept on my iPhone 6 concept; making it round and soft and adding those strange plastic bands on the back. Will the iWatch be real? Only a few more days until September 9th!
Take a look at the concept below and let us know what you think in the comments. You can download Hajek’s 3D models from here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Ikea Spoofs Apple Intro Video to Debut Its New 2015 Catalog [Watch]
Ikea has spoofed an Apple product introduction video to debut its new 2015 catalog.
At only 8mm thin, and weighing in at less than 400g, the 2015 IKEA Catalogue comes pre-installed with thousands of home furnishing ideas. Join the revolution at http://IKEA.sg/bookbook or http://IKEA.my/bookbook.
Take a look below!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - People Are Already in Line for the iPhone 6! [Photo]
Apple’s press event isn’t for another six days; however, some excited Apple fans are already in line for the iPhone 6!
Dan Benton tweeted a photo of the lineup he spotted at the flagship Fifth Ave Apple Store.
Apple Store on 57th & 5th. Ever seen a line start 6 days early for an Android phone? @tim_cook @MusaTariq
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Drive App Gets Faster Syncing, Upload Progress and Destination Indicators
The Google Drive app has been updated with faster syncing and ability to see file upload progress and destination.
Get started with Google Drive for free and have all your files within reach from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. All your files in Drive – like your videos, photos, and documents – are backed up safely so you can’t lose them. Easily invite others to view, edit, or leave comments on any of your files or folders.
Features:
• View documents, PDFs, photos, videos, and more
• Search for files by name and content
• Easily share files and folders with others
• Set sharing permissions to view, comment, or edit
• Quickly access recent files
• See file details and activity
• Enable viewing of files offline
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Introduces New Galaxy Note Edge Smartphone With Curved Edge Screen [Photos]
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Note Edge, a new smartphone that features a curved edge screen.
Samsung’s relentless pursuit of the best in innovation through the optimization of mobile technology and the user experience has led to the debut of the innovative and unique Galaxy Note Edge. Taking the Galaxy Note experience to the next level, the Note Edge provides users with a new way to access information, engage with their mobile device, and express their personality and tastes. The Galaxy Note Edge’s unique curved Edge screen provides quick access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality – even when the cover is closed – all with the swipe of a thumb. Users can also receive notifications directly on the Edge Screen while watching videos without disturbing their viewing.
The Samsung Galaxy Edge appears to draw from a patent we posted on last November that details a Galaxy smartphone with a three-sided display that wraps around the edges of the device.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - VMware Releases VMware Fusion 7 and VMware Fusion 7 Pro
VMware today announced the release of VMware Fusion 7 that is optimized for the latest Mac hardware and software and aims to deliver the ultimate Windows on Mac experience. VMware is also releasing VMware Fusion 7 Pro with features for advanced users, developers and Macs in businesses.
VMware Fusion 7
VMware Fusion 7 is the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to run Windows applications on a Mac without rebooting. It is recommended for new and existing Mac users who want to continue using critical Windows applications.Updates include:
? OS X Yosemite Support – Adopting Yosemite’s key design cues such as translucency in windows, streamlined toolbars and simplified Dock icon, Fusion 7 adds more dimension when managing virtual machines. It also leverages Yosemite’s control features to enable a consistent experience across the operating system.
? Powerful Virtual Machines and Graphics – Create virtual machines with up to 16 vCPUs, 8 TB virtual disks and up to 64 GB of memory to run the most demanding applications. Graphics-intensive applications can now be given an additional boost by allocating up to 2 GB of video memory per virtual machine.
? Support for the Latest Macs – Optimized for the latest Intel Core i5, i7 and Xeon E5 processors, Fusion 7 delivers up to 43 percent improvements in CPU intensive operations like multimedia, encryption and decryption, and other strenuous performance tests. Leveraging the Mac’s faster memory, faster SSD performance and greater power under the hood, Fusion 7 lets users run Windows applications at near-native performance.
? Increased Efficiency – Fusion 7 reduces its energy impact on Macs to help users do more on a single charge. Improvements in App Nap® support and reduction in Idle Wake Ups allow every watt of power coming out of your Mac’s battery to be used as efficiently as possible. Fusion 7 shows an energy impact reduction of up to 42 percent compared to Fusion 6.
? Retina Display Optimization – Windows with Retina display optimization delivers a crisp and detailed experience of Windows applications. If a Mac has a native Retina display or is connected to one, Fusion 7 enables users to have a seamless experience when running Windows across Retina and non-Retina displays.
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Apple News
- Ralph Lauren Introduces 'Polo Tech' Shirt That Delivers Workout Data to iPhone [Video]
Ralph Lauren unveiled a new ‘Polo Tech’ shirt at the US Open. The polo features sensors knitted into the shirt that can read biological and physiological information.
Ralph Lauren is dressing several ball boys in the Polo Tech Shirt during select matches at the Billie Jean National Tennis Center. Marcos Giron, the No. 1 singles player in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, is playing in his first Grand Slam in Flushing, and he will wear the Polo Tech shirt during his practices. He will track his biometrics and making adjustments in real time to his play, form and breathing.
“Ralph Lauren continues to be at the cutting edge of fashion and culture,” said David Lauren, Senior Vice President of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations. “Our goal is to create and reflect the ultimate lifestyle, and we believe that a healthy and active life is an essential part of that. Ralph Lauren is excited to help lead the industry in wearable technology in this ever-evolving, modern world.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Reportedly Reaches Agreement With American Express for iPhone Payments System
Apple has reached an agreement with American Express for its iPhone payments system, according to Re/code.
Apple has reached an agreement with American Express to work together on its new iPhone payments system, according to sources familiar with the talks. American Express is one of several partners Apple will need to sign up before it can launch its new payments plan, which sources say it plans to announce at its September 9 product event.
The payment system will reportedly allow iPhone 6 owners to present their phone instead of a credit card or cash to pay for goods. Numerous reports have indicated that the iPhone 6 will finally support NFC and have a secure enclave for storing credit card information, making the payment system possible.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Campus 2 Construction Filmed With GoPro Drone [Video]
Check out this video from jmcminn that takes a closer look at Apple’s new campus construction via a GoPro drone. The footage was shot using a DJI Phantom 2 and a GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition.
The project has made significant progress since the last photo posted earlier this month.
Rick Kitson, a spokesman for the City of Cupertino, says Apple is exceeding any local or state standard with this recycling efforts — reusing HP recyclables such as concrete, trees and more. Apple has even setup its own onsite concrete crushing system.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Video Shows How Easy it is to Steal ATM Pin Codes with an iPhone [Watch]
Stealing ATM Pins and passcode could get easier for thieves, thanks to infrared technology. As Mark Rober points out in his video below, thieves can simply purchase a thermal imaging (infrared) attachment and with their iPhone, steal any code input from a keypad which was previously used for entry.
The infrared camera shows a thermal signature left by your fingers when you type codes at ATM keypads, door entries and more. All a thief has to do is scan their camera right after you enter the code to see which keys have recently been used. Since the heat signature fades with time, you can even see the order which the keys were pressed. The ‘hotter’ keys were likely pressed last while the ‘dimmer’ keys were likely pressed first.
A study at UC San Diego shows that it is possible to guess the correct code 80% of the time if the image was taken immediately after. If the image was taken 1 minute later, there still was a 50/50 change of guessing the correct code.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple is Reportedly Considering a Price of $400 for the iWatch
According to a new report form Recode, Apple has considered pricing the iWatch at $400, with cheaper models planned.
Apple executives have discussed charging around $400 for the company’s new wearable device. Pricing has yet to be finalized for the forthcoming product, which is expected to begin shipping next year. Sources say consumers should expect a range of prices for different models including lower priced versions.
The report does note that it is still unclear whether or not Apple will announce a price for the product on September 9. Recent reports indicated that the watch would not ship until 2015. Just like the original iPhone, the product may not ship until months later in an effort to keep the device a secret before its reveal.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - More Evidence Points Towards 4.7-inch iPhone 6 with 1334 x 750 Resolution Display
Yesterday, a video of an alleged 4.7-inch iPhone 6 that booted up and was assembled from leaked parts surfaced. The video showed the alleged iPhone 6 booting up to the Connect to iTunes recovery display screen as well as iTunes recognizing the device. After further examination of the display, developer Steven Troughton-Smith notes that 4.7-inch iPhone 6 shown in the video is most likely equipped with a 1334 x 750 display.
A 1334 x 750 display on the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would results in 326 PPI (pixels per inch) — the same amount as current iPhones with retina displays. This finding corroborates Daring Fireball’s John Gruber assessment that the 4.7-inch model would pack a 1334?×?750 display while the 5.5-inch model would feature a 2208?×?1242 resolution display with 461 PPI.
MacRumors did an analysis of the the Connect to iTunes screen and found that a 1334 x 750 resolution display was likely.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - T-Mobile to Hold Uncarrier 7 Event on September 10
T-Mobile has announced that it will hold its Uncarrier 7 event on September 10, just one day after Apple’s own press event. T-Mobile sent out invitations with the tagline “This Time It’s Personal” to select members of the press. Interestingly enough, T-Mobile will not be holding the event at a theater or conference center in Las Vegas, instead it will use its own company store in San Francisco.
John Legere and the T-Mobile team invite you to join us in San Francisco on Wednesday, September 10 at the T-Mobile store at the corner of Market and 3rd street (669 Market Street). Doors open at 12:30 pm pacific, and we’ll kick off at 1pm pacific.
The event will start at 1PM PDT /4PM EDT, with doors opening 30 minutes beforehand. T-Mobile has used these events to shake-up the wireless industry. The Carrier has already introduced the ability to upgrade your device whenever, announced simplified plans, removed international roaming fees, agreed to pay customers’ ETFs if they switched, announced an iPhone 5s test drive program, rolled out a streaming music service for customers, and finally bringing an improved network with VoLTE and wideband LTE.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Snapchat Updates 'Our Story' Feature to Cover More Live Events
Snapchat has released an update to their iPhone app that expands the ‘Our Story’ feature to cover more live events.
When we launched Our Story at Electric Daisy Carnival we had our fingers crossed – we hoped the Snapchat community would contribute their unique point of view. We were absolutely blown away when Snapchatters contributed over 350 hours of Snaps to Our Story during EDC, Rio, Outside Lands, and Lollapalooza. It was so much fun experiencing our favorite events with all of you!
You’ll notice today that there’s a new “Live” section beneath your Recent Updates. That’s where you’ll be able to experience Stories contributed by the Snapchat community at all sorts of events. It’s a great way to check out what’s happening around the world.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Alleged iPhone 6 Logic Board Reveals New Category 4 LTE Modem [Photo]
An iPhone 6 logic board complete with chips was leaked today and one by one the components are being identified. Despite some of the text being blurred, MacRumors has identified the modem which will likely be used for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6.
While photos posted to reveal the existence of an NFC chip from NXP has seen identifying marks on many of the other components blurred, a portion of the text printed on the LTE modem is visible, confirming the board does indeed contain Qualcomm’s MDM9625M as had been previously rumored.
The Qualcomm MDM9625M modem is a Category 4 LTE modem which means that it will support speeds of up to 150 Mbps. The modem in the iPhone 5s is a Category 3 modem which only supports speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - 16GB of Flash Storage Spotted on Alleged iPhone 6 Logic Board
A 16GB flash storage module has been spotted on the recently leaked logic board for the iPhone 6, reports MacRumors.
A new set of photos from Feld & Volk and Sonny Dickson today that revealed the NFC chip present on the logic board of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 also offers a good look at the flash storage module on this board. Based on the Toshiba part number, as seen on similar modules, the “7” indicates that this is a 16 GB module, suggesting the low-end iPhone 6 will continue to offer that amount of storage.
The discovery is in line with a previously leaked schematic and table that showed part numbers for the phone’s various memory options. Notably, only 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB sizes are were the list, the 32GB variant is strangely is missing.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Bioshock First Person Shooter Game Released for iOS
Bioshock, a popular first person shooter game, has been released for the iPhone and iPad.
BioShock is the “genetically enhanced” first person shooter where you can turn everything into a weapon: the environment, your body, fire and water, and even your worst enemies.
You are a cast-away in Rapture, an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified “splicers” and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. No encounter ever plays out the same, and no two gamers will play the game the same way.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported A8 Chip Reveals iPhone 6 Will Have 1GB of RAM
Today photos of the iPhone 6 logic board featuring an A8 processor surfaced online. Looking closer at the chip it can be determined that Apple’s next generation smartphone will likely have 1GB of RAM.
MacRumors forum member commander.data spotted a part number on the A8 revealsing that the package-on-package contains Hynix RAM.
Based on Hynix’s part number format, the character in the eighth position reveals the amount of RAM in the package, with an “8” denoting 8 Gb (1 GB) and a “B” denoting 16 Gb (2 GB). While it is a bit difficult to read the part number clearly given the distance and angle in the photo, our staff and several posters in our forum agree that the character very much appears to be an “8”, indicating 1 GB of RAM.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Video of Assembled iPhone 6 That Powers On! [Watch]
Feld & Volk has apparently managed to assemble an iPhone 6 from leaked parts and get it to power on.
In the video below, we see the purported iPhone 6 showcased then plugged into a USB cable. A small gear appears on the screen and then the Connect to iTunes screen is displayed.
Feld & Volk have been posted images of leaked parts for quite some time. Just earlier today it posted photos of a full logic board with A8 processor which may have made this video possible.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked iPhone 6 Logic Board Reveals A8 Processor, NXP NFC Chip, and AVAGO Chip! [Photos]
An iPhone 6 logic board with chips in place has been leaked online by Feld & Volk (via Sonny Dickson) revealing an A8 processor, a NFC chip, and more.
The photo below shows us the iPhone 6?s motherboard, along with the chips such as the AVAGO and the Apple A8 chip which is said to be 2GHz dual-core 20nm 64-bit A8 CPU and much faster and smaller than the 1.3GHz 28nm A7 chip.
As rumored the NFC chip is from NXP. Apple is now widely expected to release some type of mobile payments platform which could even extend to its wearable device.
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- Analyst: All 5.5-Inch iPhones 6s and Some 4.7-Inch iPhone 6s Will Get Sapphire Cover Screens
Analyst Matt Margolis has learned that all 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models will get sapphire cover screens but only some 4.7-inch iPhone 6 models will come with sapphire. Margolis made the claims in an investor note seen by 9to5Mac.
According to sources close to Foxconn’s manufacturing operations the iPhone 6 will come built with sapphire cover screens in both sizes. These sources have also indicated that the 4.7” Phone 6 is being assembled in two varieties, a sapphire cover screen version and a version featuring Gorilla Glass. At this point I do not know the approximate mix between the two cover screen options on the 4.7” iPhone 6. My latest check on the 5.5” iPhone 6 indicates that all units of the device are expected to come protected by a sapphire cover screen at this point …
Margolis expects both the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 to be unveiled in September; however, the larger model is said to launch in October. A new report claims that Apple will also unveil the iWatch at its September 9th event.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple iPhone 6 to Feature Its Own Payment Platform, Utilize NFC?
A new report from Wired says that Apple will finally take action on the mobile payments front with its next generation iPhone featuring its own payment platform. The solution will apparently utilize NFC as previous rumors have suggested.
While Apple’s exact implementation is still unclear at this point, we can still make some general idea of what it will look like. The company has made a huge push to get its Bluetooth LE-transmitting iBeacons into retailers across the country. And because Apple did not spend a great deal of time expounding on iBeacons at WWDC this year, it’s possible they could be a greater focus at Apple’s September media event—as a part of its mobile payment solution. Touch ID will also likely play a role in securing the platform, and it could make sense for Passbook, Apple’s hub for tickets and coupons, to get some level of integration with the service too.
Apple has over 800 million credit cards on file already putting it in a perfect position to launch a payments platform. The Information says that conversations between Apple and payment companies have heated up recently and that Apple’s solution will have a “so-called secure element” to store user’s confidential financial information.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Quora App Gets iPad Support, New Visual Design and Rich-Text Editor
Quora has updated its iOS app with support for the iPad, a new visual design, and a new rich-text editor.
Quora is the best answer to any question.
Features:
• Ask questions and get great answers about anything
• Learn from experts about space travel, politics, or poker
• Get insider knowledge from the people who create your favorite TV shows on the phone in your pocket.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported iPhone 6 Parts Show Improved Speaker and New Vibrator Motor Design
More purported iPhone 6 parts have surfaced today, showing off sim card trays, touch ID home buttons, a rear embedded Apple Logo, an improved speaker and a new vibrator motor design.
The sim card trays and touch ID home buttons hint that Apple will be using the same colors as the iPhone 5s for the iPhone 6, including space gray, white/silver and white/gold. The images show a slightly curved sim card try, indicating that it was designed for the iPhone 6’s new curved design. You can also see the Touch ID home button ring colors, which match the sim card trays.
In addition, we see the embedded Apple logo, which has previously surfaced. Apple has not used an embedded Apple logo on the iPhone since the original launch in 2007. However it has used embedded Apple logo’s on certain iPad devices.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Unveils Its New Gear S Smartwatch [Photos]
Samsung has just unveiled the Samsung Gear S, its next generation smartwatch, ahead of Apple’s expected iWatch announcement next month.
?Designed with an elegant, curved Super AMOLED display and flexible band, Samsung Gear S fits comfortably on user’s wrist. Through 3G connectivity, the Samsung Gear S offers a new, powerful wearable experience and gives consumers the freedom to live their life on the go.
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The NFL Mobile app has been updated with NFL Now nation and personalized video feeds, additional social content in the News section, access to NFL Network schedule, and more.
NFL Mobile is updated for 2014 and built to bring football right to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch! Breaking News, In-Game Highlights, Live Game Scores, Custom Team News, follow your Fantasy Football Team, watch Fantasy Live and more!
Verizon customers can upgrade to Premium Features on iPhone for access to NFL RedZone on Sunday afternoons, and watch LIVE local Sunday NFL games in addition to Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights during the preseason and regular season. Premium Features also provides access to NFL Network 24/7. New for 2014, Verizon MORE Everything plan users have access to all live video features except RedZone without a Premium subscription.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Costco to Start Selling AppleCare+ for iPhone and iPad Tomorrow
Costco is set to begin selling AppleCare+ for iPhone and iPad in its wireless kiosks tomorrow, according to a leaked memo posted by 9to5Mac.
Starting tomorrow 8/28, the Wireless Kiosk will begin selling AppleCare+ warranties on iPhones and iPads (connected/embedded iPads only). *This does not apply to non-embedded iPads sold on Majors sales floor.
Costco had stopped selling iPods and iTunes Store gift cards back in 2010 but in June it announced a new deal with Apple to sell iPhones and iPads.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Xbox One SmartGlass App Now Lets You Share and Post Activity Feed Items, Record Game Clips, More
Microsoft has updated the Xbox One SmartGlass app to let you share and post activity feed items, post status updates to your activity feed, record game clips, and more.
Xbox One SmartGlass is the perfect companion app for your Xbox One, both in your living room and on the go. Connect and control your Xbox One. Stay connected with the games and gamers you like. And add a new dimension to your console entertainment with the mobile device you already own.
In the living room:
•Navigate your Xbox One console using your device’s keyboard and touch
•Control your media and set top box with the SmartGlass remote control
•Browse the web on your TV using your mobile device
•Enhance what you are watching or playing with SmartGlass companions
•Increase performance with faster connections and reliability
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Location for NFC Chip Spotted on Leaked iPhone 6 Logic Boards?
Following a leaked schematic allegedly for a NFC chip that will be used by the iPhone 6, it appears a location for the chip has been spotted on purported logic boards for both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models.
MacRumors forum member chrmjenkins notes that the alleged NFP chip (PN65) measures 5mmx5mm with 32 terminals. After examining leaked photos of the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 logic boards, he believes he’s determined a location for the chip.
The location on the board is a square patch that does not correspond to any component from the iPhone 5s logic board, indicating that it may indeed be for a new component such as an NFC chip. Existing components may of course see changes in shape between generations, but many of the current major components can be mapped reasonably well to locations on the iPhone 6 logic boards, leaving relatively few candidates for this new square patch.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Seeds OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 Build 13F24 to Developers
Apple has seeded a new version of OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 build 13F24 to developers for download and testing. The last seed that was released to developers came in at build 13F18.
Focus areas for the build include: Safari, USB, USB Smart Cards, Graphics, Thunderbolt, and Gatekeeper.
It is unclear what 10.9.5 will bring, but most likely we’ll see bug fixes and stability improvements as Apple nears an anticipated OS X Yosemite release this fall.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Will Reportedly Announce a Wearable Device and Two Next Generation iPhones in September!
Earlier reports said that Apple would be announcing its iWatch, or wearable product, sometime in October. Despite many analyst reports predicting that the product has been delayed, John Paczkowski of Re/code is now saying that Apple will announce a new wearable device alongside two next generation iPhones on September 9th.
Remember back in June when I said Apple hoped to schedule a special event in October to show off a new wearable device? Remember how I also said this: “Could things change between now and fall? That’s certainly possible.” Turns out that was a prescient hedge, because things have changed. Apple now plans to unveil a new wearable alongside the two next-generation iPhones we told you the company will debut on September 9th
Paczkowski has a great track record when it comes to Apple events. He was the one who also reported September 9th as the date for Apple’s big event.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release the iPhone 6 Between September 16 and September 19th?
PCinLife is reporting that Apple will release the iPhone 6 between September 16th and 19th in China, notes GforGames.
Notably, this claim corroborates a previous one from Tencent Digital News which also said that Apple will launch the iPhone 6 on Friday, September 19th.
These dates are for China so it’s possible that Apple could release the device earlier in the United States. The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th which might make Friday, September 12th a viable release date in America.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Seagate Ships World's First 8TB Hard Drives
Seagate Technology has announced that it has begun shipping the world’s first 8TB hard disk drive. The company says the 8TB hard disk drive will provide scale-out data infrastructures with supersized-capacity, energy-efficiency and the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in the industry.
“As our world becomes more mobile, the number of devices we use to create and consume data is driving an explosive growth in unstructured data. This places increased pressure on cloud builders to look for innovative ways to build cost-effective, high capacity storage for both private and cloud-based data centers,” said Scott Horn, Seagate vice president of marketing. “Seagate is poised to address this challenge by offering the world’s first 8TB HDD, a ground-breaking new solution for meeting the increased capacities needed to support the demand for high capacity storage in a world bursting with digital creation, consumption and long-term storage.”
A cornerstone for growing capacities in multiple applications, the 8TB hard drive delivers bulk data storage solutions for online content storage providing customers with the highest capacity density needed to address an ever increasing amount of unstructured data in an industry-standard 3.5-inch HDD. Providing up to 8TB in a single drive slot, the drive delivers maximum rack density, within an existing footprint, for the most efficient data center floor space usage possible.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Amazon Offers the Highest Trade-In Price for Your Used iPhone [Chart]
The WSJ’s Rani Molla has published a handy chart that shows you how much you can get for your used iPhone from various resellers.
Notably, if you are okay with a gift card, Amazon consistently offers the highest trade-in price. If you are looking for cash, Glyde appears to offer the highest amount for most models. Of course, trade-in values depend on the condition of your device and the model.
Take a look at the chart below for breakdown of prices by carrier model.
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- T-Mobile Quadruples Simple Starter LTE Data for Extra $5/Month
T-Mobile has announced a new option for its Simple Starter customers that quadruples their data to 2GB for an $5/month.
Back in May, the Un-carrier made waves with the Simple Starter plan, an entry-level solution with unlimited talk and text, and 500 MB of LTE data for just $40. Starting September 3, these customers can get a whopping 2 GB of LTE data for only $5 extra per month – and still no annual service contract and no domestic overages.
“People who use loads of data use T-Mobile,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. “And it’s no wonder. The old guard telecoms punish people for using more data on their networks with crazy overage charges and fees. Get Verizon’s $50 plan and use just one gig more data, and the price jumps to $65. It’s crazy. At T-Mobile, we designed our network data-strong so our customers could use the hell out of it. And that’s just what they’re doing.”
T-Mobile also recently announced that its offering a free year of unlimited LTE data to customers who switch from Sprint, AT&T, or Verizon and to the person that referred them.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - TSMC to Begin 16nm Volume Production in 1Q15 for Apple A9 Processor?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will begin volume production on its 16nm process in the first quarter of 2015 for Apple’s upcoming A9 processor, according to an Economic Daily News (EDN) relayed by DigiTimes.
TSMC originally planned to kicked off 16nm volume production in second-quarter 2015. TSMC faces strong competition from Samsung Electronics’ foundry business. Apple is expected to become the largest client for TSMC, which industry sources say has been ramping up production of its A8 processors and is likely to continue to fabricate its A9 in 2015.
TSMC’s initial monthly output is said to be 50,000 wafers.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Schematics Reveal New iPhone M7 Coprocessor Codenamed 'Phosphorus'?
The iPhone 6 will come with a new coprocessor codenamed ‘Phosphorus’, according to schematics leaked by GeekBar via GforGames.
Allegedly, the chip will have the same responsibilities as the M7 CPU, but given the wider functionality of the new HealthKit, it will also be responsible for collecting and processing new types of health-related data, including the heart rate, the amount of calories burned, cholesterol levels, blood sugar and more. In the Health app, the aforementioned data can be added either manually, or can be automatically collected from various accessories and wearables (and this is were this new coprocessor will probably come into play).
In collecting health data, Apple may face privacy and regulatory challenges.Reportedly, Apple wants to ensure that providers, not itself, are responsible for adhering to privacy requirements. More details on that here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Spotify Music App Now Lets You Save Entire Albums to Your Music
The Spotify Music app has been updated to let you save entire albums to Your Music and to support Finnish.
Spotify is the best way to listen to music on mobile or tablet.
Features:
? Search for any track, artist or album and listen for free. Make and share playlists. Build your biggest, best ever music collection.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Alleged iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 5 [Photos]
New photos posted by yaya888 compare the purported iPhone 6 to the iPhone 5.
As with previous leaks, the iPhone 6 features a thinner design with rounded corners, a relocated sleep/wake button, elongated and indented volume buttons, a protruding camera, and a single speaker grill with larger openings to the right of the Lightning port.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th. Do you think this will be the final design?
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Cases for 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Reportedly Appear in Sprint's Inventory
Cases for the the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 have appeared in Sprint’s inventory system, letting authorized resellers place orders for the accessories.
According to an employee who works at a Sprint authorized retailer, he/she was able to order cases only for the 4.7-inch model. The website used by retailers to order the cases from Sprint indicated that the 5.5-inch cases and screen protectors would be “shipping soon.” Popular cases like Lifeproof and Otterbox were not available for order.
Cases for both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch device have been popping up since April. There are even some cases for sale on Amazon and eBay for the upcoming device.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photo Reveals New Charger for iPhone 6?
Apple may be planning to unveil a new charger design alongside its new Lightning cable with reversible USB connector. Gizmobic spotted a photo of the alleged new charger on Weibo.
Notably, the charger features a design that is very similar to the Australian charger; however, it is a standard NEMA-1 plug with two flat parallel blades.
Take a look at the photo below. If you haven’t already seen the reversible USB connector in action, check that out here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Two Takes on What the iPhone 6 Rear Will Look Like [Renders]
There are two visions of what the iPhone 6’s rear shell may look like when it’s finally unveiled. Designer Martin Hajek has created 3D renders that help us visualize both possibilities.
I decided to take a conceptually closer look… If I have to choose you ask?
I think I will go for…waiting to see what Apple actual comes up with 🙂
(but in all honesty – the thick plastic bands around a metal area are just not doing it for me)Check out his renders below and let us know which you prefer in the comments! If you like the model you can purchase it on TurboSquid.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Visualizing Android Fragmentation [Report]
OpenSignal has released a new report that examines Android fragmentation and provides some useful graphics for visualizing the situation.
Apple has long touted that its developers don’t need to deal with the plethora of devices, resolutions, and operating systems that plague Android developers.
The OpenSignal report found that compared to last year, Android fragmentation has risen by around 60%, with 11,868 devices seen last year compared to 18,796 this year. Since 2012, fragmentation has more than quadrupled. Back then there were ‘only’ 3,997 distinct Android devices.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BlackBerry Touts BBM Over iMessage Following Spam Report
Following reports that iMessage accounts for over 30% of all mobile spam, BlackBerry has posted an article entitled, ‘Why BBM Isn’t Vulnerable to iMessage’s Reported Spam Problem’.
Here’s the company’s five reasons why BBM is better than iMessage for preventing spam:
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1) BBM is architected in a way that protects our 85 million users against spammers. iMessage works off of phone number or Apple ID. Anyone who has your number or Apple ID can send you messages whether you want them to or not. With BBM, users have a lot more control due to our “invite and accept” paradigm. In other words, both parties need to be mutually committed to being contacts in order to send and receive messages.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Launches iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program
Apple has found that some iPhone 5 devices may suffer from issues with their battery and has launched a ‘iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program’ for affected devices.
Apple has determined that a very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently. The affected iPhone 5 devices were sold between September 2012 and January 2013 and fall within a limited serial number range.
If your iPhone 5 is experiencing these symptoms, you should navigate here and input your serial number to see if the device is eligible for the program.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Expands Volume Purchase Program to More Countries
Apple has announced the expansion of its Volume Purchase Program to more countries.
The Volume Purchase Program is expanding to include the following territories: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Volume Purchase Program allows businesses and educational institutions to purchase multiple copies of an app at once. Any existing discount for educational institutions will apply to the new territories.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - China Telecom Advertises Plans to Sell Unlocked iPhone 6
China Telecom briefly posted an ad showing a rendering of an iPhone 6, with plans to sell an unlocked version of the device that will work with all carriers in the country. China Telecom said it would unlock the unreleased iPhone 6, meaning the device would support 4G LTE (both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE) and other networks including WCDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, and CDMA1X.
Current iPhones sold by China Telecom only accept SIM cards issued by the carrier because the devices only support the carrier’s CDMA2000 and 2G CDMA network. With China Telecom unlocking the device, subscribers can use LTE and put China Telecom in a position to compete with other carriers in the region. This news also indicates that Apple could be making a single version of each iPhone model for the Chinese market.
China Telecom has since deleted the post from their Weibo account.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iWatch to Begin Production in September, May Not Hit Shelves Until 2015
Apple has notified component suppliers that they will need to begin delivering hardware to assembly locations as early as next month, according to China’s United Daily News via GforGames. The assembly process is reportedly set to commence in September and will only yield a million iWatches a month.
In addition, once the components will hit the conveyor belts, it’s estimated that it will take between 1 and 2 months before the final product will be ready. That being said, Apple’s supply chain sources add that the iWatch might arrive a bit too late for a 2014 release date. Either that, or we might see a limited launch that could take place in December.
Notably, a recent report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo corroborates the possibility of a launch delay. Kuo said that difficulty manufacturing the iWatch would likely delay its release until 2015.
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Apple News
- Intuit Releases Redesigned Quicken 2015 for Mac
Intuit today announced the availability of Quicken 2015 for Mac, featuring a new, clean and simple interface designed specifically for Mac and new investment capabilities. The redesigned product also syncs with a free mobile companion app providing the ability to photograph and track receipts so users can more easily stay on top of their money.
Quicken 2015 helps you manage all your personal finances in one place, so you can see where you’re spending and where you can save. Quicken automatically categorizes your financial transactions, helps you stay on top of bills and set goals so you can save more. You can even access your data on the go.
FEATURES:
? VIEW ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS IN ONE PLACE*
See all your bank, credit card, investment and retirement accounts in one place, so you know exactly where you stand. Quicken 2015 downloads your income and expenses from your accounts, so you don’t have to enter transactions manually and avoid the hassle of going to multiple websites.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - LucasArts Releases 'Star Wars: Commander' Game for iOS [Video]
LucasArts has just released a new ‘Star Wars: Commander’ game for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Charge into battle on distant planets, and lead your troops to victory in this action-packed, combat strategy game! Build a base, recruit an unstoppable force, and challenge players across the Star Wars universe in Star Wars: Commander!
Background:
During a time of Galactic Civil War, competing forces need allies for their cause. The Rebellion rallies for justice and freedom, while the Empire seeks control of the galaxy. Where does your allegiance lie? Will you side with the Empire’s strength and relentlessness, or the Rebellion’s heroism and resourcefulness? The choice is yours!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Play Music App Gets Update to Improve Playback of Downloaded Music
The Google Play Music app has been updated with improved playback, sorting, library management, and the ability to remove music from your library.
Google Play Music makes it easy to discover, play and share the music you love, anywhere!
With our new All Access service, you can enjoy millions of songs, listen to custom radio with no limits, and discover more of the music you loveWith both All Access and the standard service, the Google Play Music app lets you listen to your music collection anywhere. All your music is stored online, so no need to worry about syncing, storage space or offline playback. You can listen across any device and on the web, seamlessly.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iMessage Now Accounts for Over 30% of All Mobile Spam Messages
Apple’s iMessage now accounts for over 30% of all mobile spam messages, according to security and anti-spam company Cloudmark.
Speaking to Wired, Cloudmark employee Tom Landesman says that a year ago he had never seen an iMessage spam, now thanks to an aggressive campaign from a junk mailer, it accounts for 30% of mobile spam messages.
“It’s almost like a spammer’s dream. With four lines of code, using Apple scripts, you can tell your Mac machine to send message to whoever they want.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Internal Components for the iPad Air 2 Leaked? [Photos]
Photos showing several internal components of the upcoming iPad Air 2 have been leaked online by Xiao Long.
Spotted by iPhonote the images reveal a purported GPS antenna, microphone, and WiFi module.
The site states that his images are authentic and come from an Apple supplier in Shenzhen by a person wishing remained anonymous. One can see in particular flex cables, and others. Note also the presence of the Apple logo, from certifying their origin.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Schematic Reveals Apple May Release 128GB iPhone 6
A newly leaked schematic reveals that Apple may release a 128GB iPhone 6. Also, it appears that the 32GB model may get dropped.
GeekBar posted the schematic to Weibo alongside a table which showed part numbers for the phone’s various memory options. While 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB sizes are on the list, 32GB is missing.
According to the chart, the 16GB memory will be supplied by Toshiba and Hynix, the 64GB memory will be supplied by Hynix, Toshiba, and SanDisk, while the larger 128 GB units will come from Toshiba alone. Although the 32GB memory is missing from the list, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Apple has dropped this option. However, its absence is notable.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Walmart Discounts iPhone 5c to $0.97, iPhone 5s to $79
Walmart is discounting the iPhone 5c to $0.97 and the iPhone 5s to $79 for the next three months, reports Engadget. The promotion comes ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 6 announcement on September 9th.
While Apple hasn’t formally announced the iPhone 6 yet, there’s few surer signs of an impending new model than a fire-sale to clear out existing stock. How’s $0.97 sound for an iPhone 5c in that case? For the next 90 days then, Walmart has your ticket and is discounting the colorful 16GB handset by just over $28.
Of course, these prices require a two year contract through AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular and Verizon.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Flappy Bird Creator Releases New 'Swing Copters' Game for iOS
Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen has released ‘Swing Copters’, his new game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Flying with a propeller hat is not as easy as it looks.
How to Play:
• Tap to change direction.
• Get 4 medals to unlock more characters.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Vine App Gets New Camera That Lets You Shoot, Import, Edit and Share
Vine has been updated with a new camera that offers users the ability to edit videos, as well as the ability to import existing videos on their phone and turn them into Vines.
In addition to your phone’s front- and rear-facing cameras, you now have another source for your Vines: you can import existing videos from your phone. From the capture screen, you’ll see a new option in the bottom left corner that lets you import a video. You can select one video or mix together several — and yes, slow-motion videos are supported.
You can also edit Vines faster and more precisely by tapping the scissors from the preview screen. There are new tools such as the duplicate, mute, and preview and undo button.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photos Reveal Purported Rear Shell for the Larger 5.5-Inch iPhone 6
Newly leaked photos posted by evasi0njailbreak purportedly reveal the rear shell of the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6. The shell is pictured next to the smaller shell of the 4.7-inch model.
As stated by the original source who provided these images from “deep within Apple’s supply chain in China,” the component is very limited and could simply be intended for testing purposes.
While we can’t confirm the validity of the source, the rear shell’s screw holes do line up with a previous logic board leak.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Releases Safari 7.1 Beta 3 and Safari 6.2 Beta 3 to Developers
Apple has released Safari 7.1 Beta 3 and Safari 6.2 Beta 3 to developers for testing.
Safari 7.1 for OS X Mavericks requires OS X 10.9.4 and Safari 6.2 for OS X Mountain Lion requires OS X 10.8.5.
Focus Areas:
• Please test password and credit card AutoFill.
• Please test general website compatibility.
• Subpixel rendering is now on by default for all web content. Web sites or in-app web views with extremely tight design constraints may render differently.
• CSS object model getters will return fractional double values based on subpixel layout and rendering metrics instead of rounded integral values.
• Please test extension compatibility.
• Please test searching from the Smart Search Field with different search providers
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Next Generation iPad Air to Get 2GB of RAM, iWatch to Have 8GB of Storage, 512MB of RAM?
A new report from Technews.tw says that Apple will update the iPad Air with 2GB of RAM but leave the third generation iPad mini with 1GB of RAM.
Here’s a Google translated version of the report:
Apple’s iPad series products, in terms of memory size in addition to the first-generation iPad using 256MB, iPad 2 and iPad mini with 512MB, but that since the iPad 3 have since used the 1GB of memory, thus maintaining the original memory in iPhone 6 Body Size, presumably apply mutatis mutandis iPad naturally reasonable.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NFL Now Launches on Apple TV
The National Football League today announced that NFL Now has launched on Apple TV.
NFL Now on Apple TV provides access to game highlights, original content from NFL Media and 32 NFL clubs, live press conferences, and shows and video from the NFL Films vault. NFL Now also delivers the most-personalized NFL viewing experience anywhere, providing a one-of-a-kind video stream based on each fan’s favorite NFL teams, players and NFL.com Fantasy rosters and viewing preferences over time.
Subscription:
In addition to the free version of NFL Now, fans can upgrade their experience for $1.99 a month with NFL Now Plus. NFL Now Plus subscribers will have access to instant in-game highlights from each game, as well as a customized highlight stream so they never miss a big play by their favorite team, players, or fantasy roster. Additionally, NFL Now Plus provides access to Now’s extensive vault of NFL Films shows and documentaries ranging from America’s Game to A Football Life.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Lytro Releases New Mobile App for iOS
Lytro has released a second app for iOS called ‘Lytro Mobile’ that lets you ‘explore the world of living pictures’. Lytro makes cameras capable of refocusing images after being taken. In April, the company unveiled a new professional grade camera called the LYTRO ILLUM.
View living pictures and interact with them directly from your iPhone or iPad. You can interact with living pictures through gestures such as tap to focus, as well as tilt and rotate to shift perspective (64-bit devices only). You can even change the aperture of living pictures through a two-finger twist gesture.
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Easily share your living pictures with Messages, Email, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest! If you own a Lytro First Generation or LYTRO ILLUM camera, use the camera’s Wi-Fi connection to instantly post your living pictures through Lytro Mobile App’s camera connection function.
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Apple News
- Plane Evacuated in Tel-Aviv After iPhone Catches Fire
A plane destined for Prague, Czech Republic from Tel-Aviv, Israel was evacuated during boarding after an iPhone spontaneously caught fire in a passenger’s handbag, reports AndroidPortal.
Given the location, the incident caused some panic amongst passengers leading the crew to evacuate everyone to the main terminal building. Apparently, smoke from the device spread through the whole plane and few people knew what was really happening.
The phone belonged to Yarden Leviovej. Her father told Nova TV, “My daughter opened her purse, from which we saw the flames and the heat radiating from it.” [Translation]
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Employee and U.S. Army Reservist Acted as a Human Shield to Save Life of British Colonel
A U.S. Army reservist, who normally works as a customer service manager at Apple, was shot six times after diving in front of a British colonel to protect him from a Taliban attack.
The soldier acted as a human shield when the colonel came under fire from a rogue Afghan soldier with an assault rifle, reports the DailyMail. He returned fire with a rifle and pistol but was shot multiple times. Two bullets hit one of his legs, one bullet tore into his shoulder, and three were stopped by his bulletproof vest.
It’s believed he saved the life of the senior officer as apparently the colonel was not wearing body armor.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Analyst: Apple Unlikely to Sell iPhones With Sapphire Displays This Year
J.P. Morgan analyst Rod Hall has issued a note to investors predicting that Apple is unlikely to use sapphire in this year’s iPhones due to prohibited costs associated with producing the material in large quantities.
Hall notes that GT Advanced Technologies has acquired Twin Creeks, a company that uses a wafering process called ‘Hyperion’ that could significantly reduce the cost of building a sapphire screen cover. Apple also has filed its own patents on sapphire laminates that could reduce costs.
In the report, received by AppleInsider, Hall estimated that producing the sapphire displays currently costs about 10 times more than using Corning’s Gorilla Glass. The higher cost is because the Hyperion ion implantation process is apparently not ready for mass production.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Schematic Reveals iPhone 6 Will Only Have 1GB of RAM?
A leaked schematic for the iPhone 6, posted by GeekBar on Weibo, alleged shows that the upcoming smartphone will have 1GB of RAM.
It’s unclear if the schematic is for the 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch iPhone 6. One GB of RAM would be less than the 2 GBs in many flagship Android devices and the same amount of RAM as the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s.
In a world where flagship Android smartphones come with at least 2 GB of RAM, the iPhone 6 doesn’t sound powerful enough to compete with the most sought-after devices from the opposite camp. Nevertheless, Apple is a wizard when it comes to optimization and iOS has always been capable of successfully handling the same tasks as Android, while requiring fewer resources.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Discounts Beats Headphones and Speakers By 10%
Apple has discounted the price of most Beats by Dr. Dre headphones and speakers by 10%. The sale will last until August 23rd, reports 9to5Mac.
Apple finalized its acquisition of Beats earlier this month and recently began processing sales of Beats Electronics through its online store.
Hit the link below for the sale or click here to check out a nice Apple iBeats headphones concept.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Target Discounts the iPad Mini to $199
Target is running a sale on the iPad mini and iPad Air, discounting the iPad mini 16GB to $199 and discounting the iPad Air by $50.
The sale is ‘this week only’ and most models are currently in stock online, sold in stores, and eligible for store pickup.
Pricing for the iPad Air starts at $449 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version. Target is also offering 15% off select iPad and tablet accessories.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch Surfaces on Best Buy for $250
Best Buy has just listed the Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch for $249.99. The product page doesn’t offer a release date, just a ‘coming soon’ label.
Designed for most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system, this Motorola Moto 360 00419NARTL smart watch enables easy operation via the 1.5″ LCD touch screen and voice-activated design. The Bluetooth 4.0 technology simplifies pairing.
Features:
? Compatible with most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system – For wide-ranging use ? Bluetooth 4.0 technology- Enables wireless syncing to select devices for hassle-free connectivity.
? Voice activated – Allows you to use spoken commands to operate the smart watch via the built-in microphone.
? Vibration alert – Discreetly notifies you of important events.
? 1.5″ backlit LCD touch screen – With 320 x 290 resolution and 205 ppi makes it easy to navigate features and provides easy-to-read visuals. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 construction offers durability, and the adjustable brightness allows custom use.
? Built-in optical heart rate monitor (PPG) – Helps you achieve or stay within your ideal heart rate range.
? Built-in pedometer – Measures the number of steps taken, so you can easily monitor your fitness progress throughout the day.
? Digital watch interface – Provides crisp, clear readouts of the time and date. Built-in alarm and calendar features help you stay on schedule.
? Waterproof up to 3.3′ for up to 30 minutes – So you can safely wear the watch while swimming or engaging in other aquatic activities.
? Stainless-steel case and plastic case back – Offer durability. The adjustable-length Horween leather band and metal buckle closure deliver a secure, comfortable fit.
? Built-in lithium-ion battery pack – Provides long-lasting operation. The battery-strength indicator lets you know when the battery needs to be powered via the included dock and charger.
? Texas Instruments processor – Helps ensure fast, efficient performance.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Another Photo of Apple's New Lightning Cable With Reversible USB Connector
Sonny Dickson, a reputable source of iPhone leaks, has posted another photo of Apple’s rumored new Lightning cable with a reversible USB connector.
Reversible USB port on the new Lightning cables!
Images of the cable first surfaced on Dianxinshouji. The design matches up with a patent filed by Apple for REVERSIBLE USB CONNECTOR.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Users in Emerging Markets Want Smartphones With 5-Inch Displays or Larger [Chart]
Jana surveyed smartphone users across nine emerging markets to gain insight into their device preferences and learn more about the content that they consume. They found that over half of respondents in every market surveyed (except Nigeria) expect their next smartphone to have a screen size of 5-inch or larger.
Large screen devices are popular among respondents because of their suitability for video streaming and games.
Apple is expected to release a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6. The 4.7-inch device will likely appeal to those who value portability, while the 5.5-inch device would be great for media consumption.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Todo for Mac Gets a Completely New User Interface
Todo for Mac has been updated with a completely new user interface that matches its iOS apps.
Todo empowers millions of people around the world to get things done. Todo’s beautiful and intuitive interface enables you to easily create and share tasks, checklists and projects. Whether you are managing a complex work project with a team, planning a family reunion or simply sharing a shopping list, Todo has what you need.
Features:
· Automatically sync tasks across the computers and devices you use
· Share Lists: Create lists and share them with your co-workers, family and friends
· Collaboration: Add comments to tasks that will be seen by everyone in your shared task list
· Stay Informed: Receive email notifications when someone in your shared list updates a task
· Simply reply to task emails and your comments will automatically be added to that task
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - More Photos of Purported 1810 mAh Battery for 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Surface
We first saw evidence that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would feature a 1,810 mAh battery last month, when the alleged battery leaked. Previous reports had pegged the battery between 1800 and 1900 mAh, however some were disappointed to see the slight increase form the 1570 mAh battery found in the iPhone 5s.
Today, Nowwhereelse shares more images of an 1810 mAh battery, supporting the original leak. The photos show the typical battery found in an iPhone, with Apple logo and regulator approvals. One photo even shows an entire tray of the batteries ready for shipment.
One analyst had claimed that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would feature a larger 2100 mAh battery, but the evidence continues to point to 1810 mAh.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Fair Labor Association Delivers Findings on Two Apple Suppliers
The Fair Labor Association has published a new report today revealing its findings at two Apple facilities operated by supply partner Quanta in Changshu and Shanghai.
The result of the report found a decent amount of violations at both facilities, including recruitment policies, health and safety issues and underage labor policies. The FLA has made recommendations to Apple on how it can improve working conditions in order to fall in line with local laws, and the FLA’s own code of conduct.
Apple has responded to the findings, noting that is has already taken some action to address some the issue presented in the report.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Begins Hiring For Future Retail Store in United Arab Emirates
Apple’s latest job postings on its website hints it already has begun the hiring process for its first retail store in the Middle East, specifically the United Arab Emirates.
Apple has posted available positions including a Specialist, Store Leader, Manager, Genius, Market Leader and more. While there is no indication on when the store would open, previous hiring schedules would point to a February 2015 date for an opening.
The UAE is a country of nine million residents along the Persian Gulf, and its economy and technical sophistication rank very high on a global scale. Up to 85 percent of the country’s residents are expatriates from other countries, and it hosts millions of tourists each year, making it a perfect Apple store target. There are many potential locations for the future store in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, both with upscale, multi-level shopping malls.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photos Reveal Front Panel, Logic Board, Battery for 5.5-Inch 'iPhone 6L'?
New photos have surfaced online that claim to reveal a front panel, logic board, and battery for the rumored 5.5-inch iPhone, allegedly called the ‘iPhone 6L’.
The images were posted to appledaily.com.tw. The battery capacity for the 6L is shown to be 2915mAh; whereas, the battery capacity for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 is shown to be 1810mAh.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th; however, it’s still unclear if more than one model will be announced at the time. Some reports have the larger iPhone 6 launch in December alongside an iWatch.
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Apple News
- iPhone 6 Release Shaping Up to be a Huge Upgrade Cycle
The iPhone 6 release is shaping up to be a massive upgrade cycle for many iPhone owners, according to comScore’s data points.
? 35% of all existing iPhone owners indicate they are likely to upgrade their device in the next six months.
? Those owning any iPhone prior to iPhone 4 have the highest likelihood of upgrading, at 46%.
? iPhone 4S represents the largest segment of iPhone owners at nearly 20 million, 40% of whom indicate they are ready to upgrade.
? iPhone 5C owners show the lowest likelihood of upgrading at 15%, which makes sense given that this model was only introduced to the market in late 2013 and was targeted to consumers at a lower price point.
? Interestingly, even though iPhone 5S owners have the latest and greatest version of the device, 24% of those owners – about 3.6 million in total – are already ready to upgrade.comScore believes that iPhone 5s upgraders are the most unique as many of them are tech-savy users who want the latest and greatest from Apple. These upgraders are most likely to be a young adult male from an upper-income house, according to comScore’s findings.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Pegatron Reportedly Lands Half of Apple's 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 Orders
Pegatron has landed half of Apple’s 4.7-inch iPhone 6 orders, reports DigiTimes. That would suggest the company will supply 25 million units of the next generation smartphone by the end of 2014.
Previously, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) was said to have landed all of Apple’s new 5.5-inch model orders and 70% of the 4.7-inch model’s orders. However, the latest development shows that the orders for the 4.7-inch models are split evenly between Pegatron and Foxconn, the sources said.
Pegatron’s relationship with Apple has said to have grown tighter recently and the company will likely see impressive results in the fourth quarter. Apple contributes to 35-40% of the Pegatron’s revenues.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple's Phil Schiller Accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Asks Tim Cook to Follow Suit
Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing, Phil Schiller has accepted the ALS Ice Bucket challenge that has gone viral.
The ice bucket challenge is an effort to promote awareness and raise money for ALS disease. Once ‘challenged’ you must pour a bucket of ice water over yourself and then challenge some of your own friends. If you fail to do the challenge within 24 hours, you must donate money to the cause.
Other tech executives have joined in on the ice bucket challenge such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported iPhone 6 Logic Board Appears Fully Assembled
As we approach the rumored iPhone 6 September 9 announcement, we see more and more leaked parts and other iPhone 6 tidbits. Today, the fully assembled logic board surfaced weeks after a similar leak surfaced.
While nothing particularly new is revealed from the leaks, the board does match up to what we have seen from previous leaks, indicating it could be legitimate. The processor is hidden under some shielding, but flex cable connectors, flash storage, the SIM slot and more are visible from the photo.
The iPhone 6 is rumored to launch in 4.7-inch and 5-5.inch screen sizes, however it is unclear which model this logic board was designed for. An A8 processor, improved camera, and 802.11ac are just some of the rumored upgrades the iPhone will receive.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Takes Its 'Wall Huggers' Advertising Campaign to Airports
Samsung is expanding is ‘wall huggers’ advertising campaign to airports after it aired an ad mocking the iPhone’s short battery life.
According to CNET, Samsung has placed ads next to power outlets touting the Galaxy S5 with Ultra Power Saving Mode. Underneath the text, it includes the words “So you have the power to be anywhere but here,” making fun of Apple’s Powerful campaign it has been running for the iPhone 5s.
Samsung says the ads are currently in place at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York as well as Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Bans Two Hazardous Chemicals From Final Assembly of iPhone, iPad and Macs
Apple is banning two potentially hazardous chemicals from the final assembly of its products. Both benzene and n-hexande will no longer be used for the final assembly of iPhones, iPads, Macs, iPods and more.
Benzene is a carcinogen that can cause leukemia if not handled properly and n-hexane has been linked to nerve damage. Apple conducted a four-month investigation at 22 factories and found no evidence that the chemicals had endangered any of the people that work at the plants. Apple says no traces were found in the 18 plants, while four the 22 plants had ‘acceptable safety levels’ of the chemicals.
Apple is also making all factories to test substances to ensure they do not contain benzene or n-hexane, even if they are not listed as ingredients. While Apple has banned the substances from final assembly of the products, it is still allowing use of the chemicals during early production phases of products. However, it does plan on lowering the maximum amount of benzene and n-hexane that can be used in those phases.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Releases Safari 7.0.6 and Safari 6.1.6 Updates
Apple has released Safari 7.0.6 and Safari 6.1.6 for users of OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion.
Safari 7.0.6
The Safari 7.0.6 update is recommended for all OS X Mavericks users and contains improvements to security.For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Customer Claims Apple Store Employee Gave Him a Receipt With a Homophobic Slur
A Portland Apple Store employee allegedly handed a customer, who self-identifies as queer, a receipt with a homophobic slur, reports The Oregonian. Adam Catanzarite says that he was handed a receipt on July 8th after purchasing EarPods with an email address of “f@g.com”.
Catanzarite took to Facebook to spread the word about his situation, after not being satisfied with the store manager’s response.
So here’s a thing. I got called a f@g by an ?#?Apple? employee here in ?#?Portland?. The store manager did not do what he said he would to rectify the situation, so now I feel it is important to share the story.
Being queer and having worked with queer youth, I know first-hand that this is an example of the type of ?#?homophobic? beliefs and actions that lead young people to harm themselves. This type of action is NOT OKAY, especially from a company that prides itself on being LGBTQ inclusive and welcoming.
My friends, I please ask that you like this status or share it with your networks to let them know that ?#?homophobia? does not have a place in PDX (or anywhere) and that you reconsider where you spend your money. Perhaps the ?#?Applestore? is not so deserving.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Looks to Respond to Apple's Enterprise Deal With IBM
Google is looking to respond to Apple and IBM’s major partnership that was announced last month, according to The Information.
The report claims that Google has been in talks with HP and others about using Google Now’s virtual assistant as a search tool for corporate data. Google envisions employees asking their Android device for company information such as product information or financial data.
As the smartphone battle between Google and Apple moves into the corporate world, Google’s Android unit has been talking to Hewlett-Packard and others about enabling the Google Now “virtual assistant” to be used as a new type of search tool for corporate data, according to three people who have been involved or briefed on the talks.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Dropbox Updates Mailbox With Passbook Support, Ability to Manage Spam, More Languages
Dropbox has updated its Mailbox app for iOS with Passbook support, the ability to manage spam email, additional language support, and more.
Mailbox is a completely redesigned inbox that makes email light, fast, and mobile-friendly. Quickly swipe messages to your archive or trash. Scan an entire conversation at once with chat-like organization. Snooze emails until later with the tap of a button — they’ll return to your inbox automatically so you can focus on what’s important now.
What’s New In This Version:
– Now translated into 19 languages, including Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish (both European and Latin American), Swedish, Thai and English
– View spam and mark messages as spam
– Passbook support
– Permanent delete from trash and spam
– Bug fixes and performance improvements
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - T-Mobile to Begin Throttling Unlimited Data Customers Who Engage in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
T-Mobile will beging throttling customers who use their Unlimited LTE data plans for torrents and peer-to-peer file sharing, according to an internal memo to staff.
T-mobile has identified customers who are heavy data users and are engaged in peer-to-peer file sharing, and tethering outside of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions (T&C). This results in a negative data network experience for T-Mobile customers. Beginning August 17, T-Mobile will begin to address customers who are conducting activities outside of T-Mobile’s T&Cs.
This memo only applies to those on the older $70 unlimited data plans or the new $80 Simple choice plans, and not towards current plans that have a capped data allowance. If an unlimited data customers is caught abusing the network, T-Mobile will first contact the customer and send a warning. If the misuse still persists, T-Mobile will begin to throttle their speeds.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - High Resolution Images Show Tapered iPhone 6 Front Panel, Power Button, Mute Switch
Feld & Volk have shared new high resolution images of the iPhone 6 that reveal a tapered front panel, power button, and mute switch, reports MacRumors.
One photo shows the inside of the front panel and display assembly, with some of the components near the top pulled apart to give a good look at how the digitizer/LCD flex cables and earpiece come together with room for the front camera and proximity/ambient light sensors all packed into one small area of the device. Several other photos also highlight how the edges of the front panel taper. Those tapered edges should sit essentially flush with the edges of the rounded rear shell, providing for a sleek, nearly seamless look and feel for the iPhone 6.
There are also close up photos of the power button and mute switch. Feld & Volk say the volume buttons will be of similar design. Notably, the mute switch appears to function slightly different then previous generations pivoting on a pair of internal pins.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beautiful Apple iBeats Headphones Concept [Video]
Check out this beautiful Apple iBeats headphones concept designed by Martin Hajek for CURVED/labs.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Uber Announces Destination Entry for Riders, Turn-By-Turn Navigation for Drivers
Uber has updated its app with a new destination entry feature for riders and turn-by-turn navigation for drivers.
Uber is an on-demand service that lets you request a private driver in more than 40 countries.
We envision a day when there is no coordination necessary to take an Uber ride. Simply push the button, and the rest is essentially on cruise control: the car quickly shows up at exactly the right place and whisks you away to your destination via the best possible route. The latest rider and driver app releases take us one step closer to that world with two new features:
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Apple News
- Spyglass iPhone App Launched for Security Spy
Spyglass is a new iPhone app that lets you easily monitor your Security Spy cameras.
Spyglass is the easiest way to view your Security Spy cameras right on your iPhone. It’s also beautiful, too! Forget a ridiculous-looking IP camera app — this is the real deal guys, and we hope you love it. Created by two people who are addicted to their Security Spy cameras, Spyglass offers you complete control of your server from the palm of your hand.
Features:
• Automatic camera creation — just enter your server information and we do the rest!
• Push notifications if motion alerts are triggered.
• Live audio streaming if your camera supports it.
• We also automatically optimize camera quality and refresh rate based on your network conditions. This lets you still view your cameras if you’re on a super slow connection as opposed to slowing down your whole phone, and you also have the option to disable automatic mode and use manual configurations.
• A beautiful matrix view of cameras that support one or two rows.
• Full PTZ control with zoom and presets.
• View all of your recorded history that’s available — pictures and movies.
• Take still frame shots right from the live camera feed that save the photos to your camera roll.
• Landscape viewing.
• It supports unlimited servers, so if you have more than one you’d like to monitor, you don’t have to worry about using multiple apps.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - More iPhone 6 Parts Leak Showing Embedded Apple Logo, External Camera Ring
As the iPhone 6 nears, more and more parts are leaking daily. Today, various iPhone 6 parts have leaked including the rear Apple logo, external camera ring, flex cables, and other smaller parts.
The rear Apple logo shown again corroborates the company’s plans to have an embedded logo rather than a painted on logo. Apple has not used an embedded rear logo since the original iPhone, but it has used it for the iPad. Many initially hoped the rear cutout would be used for a notification light, but that likely will not be the case. Apple.club.tw also got its hands on a handful of Apple logos ready to be fitted on the back of an iPhone 6.
The leaked external camera ring also hints that the iPhone 6 could have a protruding lens, much like the iPod Touch. It is possible for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 to have a flush rear camera, while the 5.5-inch device have am aesthetically questionable protruding lens.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Ads Attack MacBook Air [Video]
Microsoft has aired three new Surface Pro 3 ads today targeting the MacBook Air. Microsoft has long attacked Apple’s iPad in its Surface ads, so this is a shift from the company’s usual tactics. The ads tout the Surface Pro 3’s touch screen, detachable keyboard, and its ability to run just about any program. Each ad ends with the tagline “The tablet that can replace your laptop.”
The first ad, Crowded, shows off the Surface Pro 3’s touchscreen and ability to use a pen for handwriting and drawing. It also takes a shot at Apple’s new Powerful iPhone 5s ads at the end of the ad when the MacBook Air user must carry around multiple devices.
Tablet or laptop? With the Surface Pro3, you get the best of both. The Surface Pro 3 has the power to run full Adobe Photoshop, Office and Windows. But unlike the Mac Book Air, it has a touchscreen, a pen and converts to a tablet. Don’t try that with the Mac.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Inside Apple's Internal Training Program
The New York Times has posted a profile of ‘Apple University’, the company’s internal training program that introduces employees to Apple’s business culture and educates them about its history.
Steve Jobs created the program back in 2008. It’s highly secretive and rarely written about. Employees are discouraged from talking about it, no pictures have ever surfaced, and Apple refuses to make instructors available to discuss the training.
‘Apple University’ is run year round. The program was designed by Joel Podolny, formerly the dean of the Yale School of Management. Faculty members come from various universities including Yale, Harvard, the University of California, Berkeley, M.I.T., and Stanford.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported iPhone 6 Front Panel Leaks Again [Photos]
New photos of a purported iPhone 6 front panel have been leaked online by Apple.Club.tw. The images show both sides of the alleged part for the rumored 4.7-inch smartphone.
Recent reports suggest that the iPhone 6 will feature a display cover that is made out of an extremely hard material that’s slightly stronger than Gorilla Glass but not as hard as sapphire. This is in line with leaked front panel videos that showed a very strong part which wasn’t as durable as pure sapphire.
Apple is expected to unveil iPhone 6 on September 9th. It’s still not clear if both a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will be unveiled at the event.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - FBNoNeedMessenger Tweak Lets You Avoid Installing Facebook Messenger
FBNoNeedMessenger is a free Cydia tweak that lets you read and reply to Facebook messages without installing a separate Messenger app.
Many users were annoyed to find that they would need a separate Facebook Messenger app to read/reply to their Facebook Messages on iOS. Facebook started rolling out this change this week to an initial wave of users in the United States.
Once you install FBNoNeedMessenger, you can continue using Facebook as before, with the ability to reply and read your messages right within the app. The tweak has no settings to configure, so you just need to install it, and you’re good to go!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - FCC Wants Answers From All Major Carriers Regarding Data Throttling Practices
After probing Verizon for its data throttling practices, the FCC is now asking all major mobile carriers to justify data throttling. Verizon first announced that it would be slow down speeds for the top 5% of unlimited 4G LTE data customers starting in October, which had the FCC voicing its concern for the new policy.
In its initial response, Verizon noted that it is doing no wrong in throttling customers. Verizon claimed other carriers like AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile have been doing it for years and “This practice has been widely accepted with little or no controversy.”
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler was not buying Verizon’s response (and neither are we!)
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Where to Download Pangu Jailbreak From
Where to find links to download Pangu, a tool released to jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Pangu 1.2 (Windows): Pangu_v1.2.exe.zip [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
Pangu 1.2 (Mac): Pangu_v1.2.dmg [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]Pangu 1.1 (Windows): Pangu_v1.1.exe.zip [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
Pangu 1.1 (Mac): Pangu_v1.1.dmg [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
Pangu 1.0 (Windows): Pangu_v1.0.exe.zip [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2]
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Pangu 1.2 Jailbreak Released, Includes AFC2, Bug Fixes, Other Improvements
A new version of the Pangu jailbreak utility has been released today which includes AFC2, fixes the boot loop bug, fixes the sandbox log issue, and makes other improvements.
The Pangu jailbreak works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 7.1 to iOS 7.1.2. If you aren’t experiencing any issues with your device it’s not necessary to rejailbreak. Those who used an older version of Pangu can install Saurik’s AFC2 package from Cydia in order to get full filesystem access.
What’s New In Version 1.2:
1. Fix boot loop bug for some iPhone4/4s.
2. Fix sandbox log issue.
3. afc2 is included now.
4. Add patch for task_for_pid.
5. Add notification if jailbreak fail.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Microsoft Releases 'SNIPP3T' Celebrity News App for iPhone
Microsoft has released SNIPP3T, a celebrity news app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
SNIPP3T (pronounced “Snippet”) is a Celebrity News app that snips everything you want to know about your favorite celebrities from all over the web and puts it in one place.
Features:
• Subscribe to your favorite celebrity with one click, and the hottest stories about them will show up in your personalized stream of headlines.
• Tap on a celebrity to view their detailed profiles and explore a timeline of news stories surrounding them. You can also tap into a news story to get all relevant story content (news articles, photos, videos, and social mentions) in one place.
• Share your thoughts about the latest news with other fans of your favorite celebrities.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Amazon Instant Video App Now Lets You Resume Watching From the Home Screen, Search Your History
The Amazon Instant Video app has been updated with the ability to resume watching started videos from the home screen and quickly find what your looking for with the new search history feature.
Get unlimited streaming of more than 40,000 movies and TV episodes at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership. You can also watch any video rented or purchased from the more than 200,000 titles available from Amazon Instant Video.
Features:
• Stream thousands of Prime Instant Video titles at no additional cost with a Prime membership, or watch videos you’ve bought or rented from the Amazon Instant Video website.
• Download purchased and rented videos from Your Video Library for offline viewing on airplanes, road trips, or when a Wi-Fi connection is unavailable.
• Watch on your Apple TV using AirPlay (requires iOS 6 or later and Apple TV 2nd generation or later).
• Watch on your TV using HDMI and your Apple Digital AV Adapter (requires iOS 6 or later).
• Stream the first episode of selected TV shows for free. First Episode Free videos include advertising breaks before and during video playback (requires iOS 6 or later).
• Add videos to Your Watchlist from any Amazon Instant Video compatible device for later viewing on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. ?
• Subscribe to a TV Pass by visiting the Amazon website. Your episodes will automatically be available in your Amazon Instant Video app the day after the show airs. ?
• Start watching on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, and resume watching right where you left off on a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Mac, or hundreds of connected TV and Blu-ray player models with Amazon Whispersync.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - TuneIn Radio Gets New Now Playing Experience, Echo Screen Changes, Other Improvements
The TuneIn Radio app has been updated with a new Now Playing experience that accentuates the colors of album and station artwork, new Echo screen changes, and other improvements.
TuneIn is real radio. Discover, follow and listen to what’s most important to you from the world’s largest collection of sports, news, music and talk stations. TuneIn has over 100,000 real radio stations and more than four million podcasts from all over the world on your iPhone, iPad and iPod. TuneIn Radio Pro is free of display ads and lets you record what you are listening to.
What’s New In This Version:
– The new Now Playing experience accentuates the colors of album and station artwork.
– New Echo screen changes! You can now join conversations around a piece of content and view who else has echoed it.
– Multiple bug fixes and improvements across the entire app. Lots of under the hood changes to improve the user experience.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Gruber Says Apple Will Announce Its 'Wrist Wearable Thing' Next Month [Update]
John Gruber of Daring Fireball says that Apple will announce its ‘wrist wearable thing’ next month. He made the prediction in a post discussing the Moto 360 design.
It looks like Motorola’s designers tried to draw as much attention as they could to the 360’s stupid flat-tire display shape.
The only way this could get funnier would be if it doesn’t even ship until after Apple announces their wrist wearable thing next month.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - U.S. Judge Rejects $324.5 Million Settlement Between Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe
Judge Lucy Koh has rejected a proposed settlement that was reached earlier this year between Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe regarding a class action lawsuit over employee anti-poaching agreements.
The $324.5 million settlement was rejected by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh due to an amount that fell “below the range of reasonableness.” Koh was seeking at least $380 million for damages.
A judge rejected a $324.5 million settlement Friday between tech workers and companies Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe in a lawsuit accusing the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other’s employees.
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Apple News
- United Airlines App Now Lets You Expedite International Check-In By Scanning Your Passport
United Airlines app for iOS is expanding international flight check-ins by allowing customers to scan their passports using their iOS camera.
United Airlines is proud to offer the all-new United app, with an iOS 7-friendly design that is optimized for the iPhone and compatible with the iPad (look for an iPad App in 2014!). Offering features from flight booking to flight status and more, the United app is your indispensable travel companion.
Features:
? Mobile boarding pass card: Scan your mobile boarding pass directly from the app home screen for quick access.
? Travel assistant: As your trip gets closer, the travel assistant updates with your departure information, your seat assignment and your destination’s current weather.
? Flight status card: Once you subscribe for a flight notification, the flight status will appear as a home screen card, with direct access to expanded flight information.
? My reservations card: Eligible reservations update on the home screen within the 24-hour check-in period, giving you the option to check in directly from the card. You can also manually add your upcoming trips.
? United Club and one-time pass card: United Club members who sign in with their MileagePlus® account will see a digital membership card with a bar code for access to United Club locations. United Club one-time passes can also be accessed and purchased in the app.
? MileagePlus card: Display a digital version of your MileagePlus membership card.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Completely Redesigned FX Photo Studio 6 App Released for iPhone
FX Photo Studio has been completely redesigned for the iPhone bringing a new look, great filters, special editing tools, and powerful sharing features.
Meet the all new FX Photo Studio – it is more powerful and amazing than ever. Plus a special price! FX Photo Studio turns your ordinary photos into creative masterpieces!
Customize your photos with tons of filters, special effects and editing tools, plus crop, add text and more with the ultimate mobile photo editor from Macphun! Dive into the most amazing collection of filters and effects available for your iPhone! Easily turn your photos into vintage shots, a hipster-style snap, futuristic 3-D images, oil paintings, pencil sketches and more. Achieve unique styles by combining different filters and effects.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Square Enix Releases Dragon Quest IV for iOS
Square Enix has released Dragon Quest IV, the first instalment in the Zenithian Trilogy, for iOS.
This epic adventure, unfolding over five unique chapters, each focusing on a different cast of characters, can now be enjoyed on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad! Experience the full epic game with over 40 hours of gameplay in one standalone package!
Story:
In the far-flung corners of the world, our heroes’ stories are about to unfold…
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NFL Now App Launches for iOS, Features the Largest Football Library Available
The NFL Now app has launched for iOS featuring the largest football library available, personalized to your interests.
NFL Now delivers a personalized video stream of your favorite NFL teams, players and coaches right to your iPad or iPhone. Get exclusive interviews and stories about your team, breaking news on your fantasy players, and unlimited access to your favorites in the NFL Films Archives.
This official NFL product combines all of the intense football you love with a smart, easy-to-use interface. NFL Now for the iPhone and iPad learns what you like and delivers a non-stop stream of customized NFL content gathered just for you. Don’t waste another minute of this season! Get more of the NFL you love with NFL Now.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Mentions App Gets Support for International Languages
Facebook has updated its Mentions app for verified public figures with support for international languages.
Mentions is a new way for actors, athletes, musicians and other influencers to discover and join conversations on Facebook.
Features:
• See what fans are saying – Start a conversation with people and influencers who are talking about you.
• Tell your story – Share updates, photos and videos and host live Q&As directly from your phone.
• Join popular conversations – Discover what’s trending and add your voice to the story.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Father Stabs Thief to Death After Tracking Him with Find My iPhone
After tracking his son’s stolen iPhone through Find My iPhone, Derek Grant ended up stabbing and killing the thief who robbed his son at knifepoint, in self defense.
Jordan, 20, was initially robbed of his iPhone at knifepoint. He went home and told his dad, Derek Grant, who proceeded to locate the stolen device through Find my iPhone. Grant and his two younger sons aged 16 and 17 confronted Patrick Bradley, a thief who had a significant record for violence.
Grant demanded Bradley hand over the phone but instead Bradley stabbed Grant in the left eye. Grant retaliated by grabbing his own knife he brought for safety and proceeded to stab Bradley multiple times, ultimately killing the robber.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 to Feature 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2.0 GHz A8 Chip, NFC, Improved Touch ID, More
The iPhone 6 will reportedly feature 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a 2.0 GHz A8 processor, NFC, improved Touch ID, and possibly a special chip for authenticating Beats headsets, reports VentureBeat.
Sources tell the site that as rumored a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch model of the iPhone 6 are under development; however, the 4.7-inch version will likely ship first with the larger smartphone shipping weeks or even a month later.
The site believes that the new smartphones will feature a display cover that is made out of an extremely hard material that’s slightly stronger than Gorilla Glass but not as hard as sapphire. This is in line with leaked front panel videos that showed a very strong part which wasn’t as durable as pure sapphire.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Starbucks Updates Its App With Improvements to Store Finder, eGift Redemption, More
Starbucks has released an app update that brings improvements to its Store finder, eGift redemption, and the adding of a new Starbucks Card to the app.
The official iPhone application from Starbucks has been completely redesigned, bringing you an improved interface, a more personal dashboard experience, digital tipping and other great features. Starbucks for iPhone keeps you connected to your card, so you can just scan to pay—while earning Stars in the My Starbucks Rewards program.
Features:
• Pay: Use your iPhone/iPod Touch to pay at 7,000 U.S. company-operated Starbucks stores and 2,500 Target and Safeway locations. Check your Starbucks Card balance, reload your card, view your transaction history and transfer balances between cards.
• Tipping: Leave a digital tip on purchases made with your Starbucks Card at U.S. company-operated Starbucks stores.
• Passbook: Add your Starbucks Card to Passbook.
• Rewards: Track your Stars and redeem your rewards in the My Starbucks Rewards™ program.
• Gift: Send a Gift to a friend via email.
• Inbox: Receive Starbucks notifications, special offers and the Pick of the Week.
• Store Locator: Find the stores nearest you, directions, hours and amenities.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Shopping Express App Gets Overnight Delivery, Alcohol Delivery in Select Zones
The Google Shopping Express app has been updated with overnight delivery and alcohol delivery in select zones, enhanced search, and more.
Great stores like Costco, Target, and Walgreens delivered to your door today.
Features:
• Free, unlimited delivery for six months*
• Quickly re-order your go-to products
• Flexible delivery windows to choose from
• No hidden costs or markups—the same prices you’d find in-store
• Friendly customer support for service that’ll delight
• Secure payments through Google Wallet
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Check Out This iPhone 6 Concept + Components [Images]
Designer Martin Hajek has posted a new iPhone 6 concept complete with internal components. The design of the device is based on rumors that have circulated ahead of the iPhone 6’s expected unveiling on September 9th.
Check out the concept below and let us know what you think in the comments! For more details on the iPhone 6’s release, please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS.
A 3D model of this concept with components can be purchased from TurboSquid for $100.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Sprint Names Marcelo Claure as New President and CEO
Sprint has announced Marcelo Claure as new President and CEO, effective August 11. Reports first surfaced yesterday indicating that Sprint would replace CEO Dan Hesse as it abandons its plans to acquire T-Mobile.
As President and CEO, Claure’s first priority will be to continue the build out of Sprint’s network by leveraging its strong spectrum holdings as well as ensuring that Sprint always maintains truly competitive offers in the marketplace.
“Marcelo is a successful entrepreneur who transformed a start-up into a global telecommunications company. He has the management experience, passion and drive to create the strongest network and offer the best products and services in the wireless industry,” said Sprint Chairman Masayoshi Son. “While we continue to believe industry consolidation will enhance competitiveness and benefit customers, our focus moving forward will be on making Sprint the most successful carrier.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Notifyr Goes Free For a Limited Time
Notifyr, the iOS app that lets you receive notifications on your Mac using Bluetooth, is available for free for a limited time only. Notifyr uses a companion Mac app to receive the notifications on your Mac, letting you read text messages and more without picking up your phone. It was developed by 17-year-old Joost van Dijk from The Netherlands.
Notifyr first surfaced back in May, before Apple demonstrated similar Continuity features at WWDC.
Notifyr will be free every other day for 7 days starting today (August 6). It normally runs for $3.99. Be sure to download the Mac companion app from here
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - ABC News Sees Strong Usage on Apple TV Channel
ABC News launched on the Apple TV a little over a month ago. Today, ABC News put together an infographic showing off strong app usage.
Findings from the infographic include:
? Users watch 50% more ABC news live video on Apple TV than the desktop and mobile combined
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - China Reportedly Bans Government Purchases of Apple Products
China has removed Apple products from the list of eligible items that can be bought with public money due to security concerns, according to Bloomberg.
Ten Apple products including iPad, iPad Mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro were removed from the government procurement list for July. Both the iPads and MacBooks were on the June version of the list. These changes come just weeks after the Chinese state media labeled the iPhone a “national security concern.”
Apple is the latest U.S. technology company to be excluded from Chinese government purchases amid escalating tensions between the countries over claims of hacking and cyberspying. China’s procurement agency told departments to stop buying antivirus software from Symantec Corp. and Kaspersky Lab, while Microsoft Corp. was shut out of a government purchase of energy-efficient computers.
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Apple News
- Square-Enix Announces Chaos Rings 3 for iOS
Today, Square-Enix announced Chaos Rings 3, the next game in its Chaos Rings series for iOS, Android and PlayStation Vita. The Chaos Rings series is a role-playing video game developed by Media Vision but published be Square-Enix. Chaos Rings II was originally selected as a ‘Best of 2012’ app by Apple.
Details for the new game are a bit scarce, but some initial screenshots provide a little insight, notes TouchArcade:
The first batch of screenshots shows some of the new characters, as well as a battle scene and camp screen with room for up to five characters. Given this is part of the Chaos Rings series, we can probably look forward to certain things like team-based combat, gene collecting, a plot rife with dramatic deaths, and so on, but until Square-Enix says or shows more, it’s all just speculation.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 to Feature More Powerful Processor Than 4.7-Inch Model?
Cowen & Co. analyst Timothy Arcuri predicts that Apple will equip the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 with a more powerful processor than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, citing Asian supply chain sources.
AppleInsider notes that Apple has done this before with the iPad. The A7 processor on the iPad Air is clocked at 1.3 GHz; whereas, the A7 processor on the iPad mini with Retina is clocked at 1.29 GHz.
Arcuri also said that the processor in the 5.5-inch model could ship with a larger die, hinting at a more wide-ranging architectural split. A larger die might be a sign that the 5.5-inch model will feature additional on-die silicon, such as a larger array of graphics processing cores. Alternatively, it might suggest that Apple will make the two chips — believed to be the “A8” — in different fabrication plants using different processes.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Original BioShock Coming to iOS Later This Summer
The original BioShock first person shooter game will be coming to iOS later this summer. The game originally launched in 2007 on Windows and Xbox platforms, but since then it has been ported to PS3, Mac and other consoles.
Engadget got a sneak peak at the game, and while it noted the gameplay was fine, it did mention the graphics and lighting were cut down ‘dramatically’ and the experience was ‘subpar’ compared to its console versions.
In-game lighting and shadows are cut down pretty dramatically, as are art assets. The grandeur of Rapture is distinctly less grand, which sucks some of the life out of one of my personal favorites. The first thing you’ll notice is “iOS fire.” The game’s opening — a plane crash — puts main character Jack in the ocean surrounded by some hideously ugly fire animations. It’s the first hint that the iOS version of Rapture has been shrunken down to fit within Apple’s app store file size limitation, and it’s a nagging issue that I couldn’t shake in my hands-on time.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - NFL Now Channel Reportedly Coming to Apple TV
Football fans will be happy to know that NFL Now will reportedly be launching on the Apple TV as soon as this week, according to 9to5mac. NFL Now was originally announced back in January, and provides fans with the NFL news, analysis and highlights.
An NFL employee leaked a shot of the alleged app running on the Apple TV, and says the app will contain many of the same features as the service does on other platforms:
? Original Content Created for NFL Now: From the NFL Media studios in Los Angeles, NFL Now will create original content — news updates, shows, features, and more — designed specifically for digital platforms.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Purported iPad Air 2 Rear Shell Leaks [Photos]
Photos of an alleged iPad Air 2 rear shell have leaked online, reports Macotakara. The photos were posted by weibo user elamhk.
The images show a rear shell with a redesigned speaker grill and a relocated rear microphone next to the camera.
In April an alleged front panel for the next generation iPad Air was leaked as well. Apple is expected to upgrade the iPad Air in the third quarter of 2014 with an A8 processor, Touch ID (fingerprint recognition), and a main camera resolution of 8MP.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BlowToUnlock Tweak Lets You Unlock Your iOS Device by Blowing at It
BlowToUnlock is an interesting new tweak that lets you blow at your device to unlock and/or wake it. The tweak uses the microphone on your device to monitor and listen for a sudden noise. Once you blow on your device, you can set it to wake the screen, unlock the device or both.
You can also adjust the sensitivity of the tweak, which gives you the option to blow lighter or heavier to unlock/wake your device. The tweak is not always 100% accurate since ambient noises could impact the tweak’s detection. Adjusting the sensitivity could help those in noisy environments.
We’d imagine this tweak does have an impact on battery life since it constantly monitors the microphone; however, we haven’t used it long enough to know for sure. BlowToUnlock also works with headphones that have a microphone and supports all iOS devices on iOS 7.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - VOX Media Player Gets Simplified Access to Playlists, Free Radio, SoundCloud Integration, More
VOX Media Player has been updated with numerous new features including simplified access to playlists, free radio, SoundCloud integration, and more.
VOX was originally developed following the principles of clarity, simplicity and versatility. Thus, the minimalistic interface incorporates both essential and unique features, which let you:
Listen to your music regardless of the format:
• Play numerous lossy and lossless audio formats;
• Export playlists in various formats (PLS, M3U, XSPF);
• Open different playlist types including M3U, PLS, XSPF and the popular CUE format used to store CD rips;
• Play audio files stored on NAS devices and other network drives.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - XBMC Is Now 'Kodi'
XBMC has announced that the popular media center software is being renamed ‘Kodi’.
Since 2002, the software known as XBMC has gone through three namings. First, it was called Xbox Media Player. Upon realizing that it did a bit more than your traditional media player, in 2004 the development team elected to rename it Xbox Media Center. A mere 4 years later in 2008, the team once again elected to rename the software to simply XBMC, given that it had moved on from its original roots on the Xbox. Support for the Xbox was dropped shortly thereafter. Today it’s all happening one last time.
The developers say that the ‘XBMC’ name made little given that the software barely runs on the original Xbox and has never run on the Xbox 360 or Xbox One. Also, it now performs many more functions then your typical media center. Finally, there have been legal issues with the name.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - StatusDuck Moves Your Dock Into the Menu Bar
StatusDuck is an app that moves your OS X Dock into the menu bar.
The app helps you save screen space and lets you easily manage your applications without using keyboard shortcuts.
Features:
? Instantly see launched applications. Easily terminate an application with one click without the need to use Cmd-Q, or going through menu items
? Pin your favorite folders to your Menu Bar
(Drop the folder on StatusDuck while holding Command key down)
? Switch between applications or rotate the active window of the front application with one click. No need to use Cmd-Tab or Cmd-~
? Hide the frontmost application with one click
? Drop support
? Resize and scroll when there is not enough space on the menu bar
? Make frequently used applications sticky or hide applications that you dont want to see
? Compatible with Bartender Application
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beats Pills Announce Apple Acquisition With Help From Siri [Video]
Check out this video of the Beats Pills announcing Apple’s acquisition of Beats with help from Siri.
The clip was posted to Twitter yesterday but has since been removed. Perhaps because it pokes fun at Siri or just wasn’t well received.
Today is the day. Invitation Only. #BeatsPills x Siri #applebeats
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Posts New 'Dreams' Ad for the iPhone 5s [Video]
Apple has posted a new ad for the iPhone 5s entitled, ‘Dreams’.
With the power of iPhone 5s, you’re more powerful than you think.
This film is accompanied by a song called “When I Grow Up” by Jennifer O’Connor and is available for download on iTunes now.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Chrome Canary for Mac OS X is Now 64-Bit
Chrome announced back in June that its Canary build of its Chrome browser (meant for early adopters and developers) would finally support 64-bit on Windows. At the time, no indication was given as to when other platforms would support 64-bit.
Today, iClarified noticed that the latest version of Chrome Canary 38 of Mac OS X now supports 64-bit! With 64-bit support, Mac users can experience improved speed and stability. It may take some time for Google to roll this out to the beta channel, and eventually their release channel, but it’s great to finally see the popular browser support 64-bit!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers to Run iTunes Radio
Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers will oversee iTunes Radio now that Apple’s acquisition of Beats Music and Beats Electronics is complete. iTunes Music was launched back in September and by March it had overtaken Spotify to become the third most popular music streaming service in the United States.
Apple posted a microsite this morning to welcome Beats to the family saying, “Today we are excited to officially welcome Beats Music and Beats Electronics to the Apple family. Music has always held a special place in our hearts, and we’re thrilled to join forces with a group of people who love it as much as we do.”
Rogers, a former Yahoo executive, will run both teams to create cohesion in Apple’s streaming-music options, according to the people familiar with the matter. Pandora and Spotify, the two-biggest streaming music services, each offer both a free ad-supported service and a subscription-based service.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - President Obama Signs Cell Phone Unlocking Bill Into Law
President Obama has signed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act into law, after it passed both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. The bill restores the right for consumers to unlock their cell phones, including the iPhone.
Unfortunately, the bill does not permanently legalize cell phone unlocking, however it does require the Library of Congress to put a temporary exemption back in place while it decides whether or not to extend it for renewal. The bill does give the Library of Congress the power to determine whether or not consumers have the choice to unlock their cell phone, and later next year the copyright office could restore the ban.
Today, President Obama will sign into law the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, and in doing so, will achieve a rare trifecta: a win for American consumers, a win for wireless competition, and an example of democracy at its best — bipartisan congressional action in direct response to a call to action from the American people.
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