RunKeeper App Gets a Major Update
RunKeeper, an app that tracks your runs, walks, bike rides, hikes, and more using the GPS in your iPhone, has received a major update.
SEGA’s Sonic Jump for iOS is Now Free
SEGA has dropped the price of Sonic Jump for iOS from $1.99 to free.
CEO of Home Automation Startup Leaves Amazon After Acquisition, Perhaps By Apple?
Blake Krikorian, CEO of R2 Studios, a home automation startup, has left Amazon’s board after being acquired by a rival company.
Watch Apple’s Stock Drop From $700 to $520 [Video]
Check out this video that illustrates Apple’s stock drop from $700 on September 21st to $520 on December 24th.
MTA Releases App and Data Feed for NYC Subway Arrival Times
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the release of an iPhone app and data feed that provides real-time arrival information for New York City subway trains.
Apple to Drop Patent Claims Against Galaxy S III Mini If Its Not Sold in the U.S.
Apple has agreed top drop patent claims against the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini so long as Samsung doesn’t sell the device in the U.S.A.
AL13 is an Aluminum Bumper for Your iPhone [Kickstarter]
AL13, an iPhone bumper made from lightweight aerospace aluminum, is seeking funding on Kickstarter.
Google Runs Ad Seeking iOS Developers [Video]
Google is running an ad that aims to attract iOS developers for its iOS Mobile Apps Team.
Apple Fined $165,000 in Chinese Copywrite Dispute
Apple has been fined 1.03 million yuan or about $165,000 for allowing apps on the App Store to sell unlicensed copies of eBooks from a group of eight Chinese authors.
Samsung Could Be Fined Up to $15 Billion for Using SEPs Against Apple
Samsung could face fines of up to $15 billion for its attempt to use standard-essential patents against Apple in Europe.
High Demand to Keep iPad Mini, iPhone Production Running During Chinese New Year
Some production lines that make iPhone 5 and iPad mini devices will be kept open during the Chinese New Year due to high demand.
Early Apple Computer and Tablet Designs Never Released [Photos]
German designer Hartmut Esslinger reveals some of his early Apple computer and tablet designs that were never produced.
Apple to Update MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in June, Air to Get Retina Display?
Apple has asked for quotes from Taiwan-based suppliers for revisions to the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lineup in June.
Top Mobile OS, Web Brands, Video Sites, and Apps of 2012 [Charts]
Nielsen has published its list of the top mobile operating systems, web brands, video sites, and apps of 2012.
EU to Charge Samsung For Breaking Antitrust Laws With Its Lawsuits Against Apple
The European Commission will charge Samsung with violating competition rules by filing patent lawsuits against Apple based on standard essential patents.
IMDb iPad App Gets Redesigned With New Look and Feel
IMDb has updated the design of its iPad app with a new look and feel.
Siri Improves Grade from D to C in Retest, Outscores Google Now [Chart]
Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster retested Siri and found that the voice assistant has improved since his last test in June.
Apple Maps Are 3x More Likely to Get You Lost Than Google Maps [Chart]
According to a new study from CrowdFlower, Apple Maps are 3x more likely to get you lost than Google Maps.
Tumblr Has Released an Official App for the iPad
Tumblr has just released an official app for the iPad.
Apple Introduces Official ‘Add to Passbook’ Badges
Apple has introduced official ‘Add to Passbook’ badges for websites and apps that support its new Passbook application.
Initial USPTO Ruling Invalidates Apple’s Pinch-to-Zoom Patent
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a preliminary ruling that rejects Apple’s ‘pinch-to-zoom’ patent upon re-examination.
Evernote for Mac is Updated With Various Improvements
Evernote for Mac has been updated with various improvements including a new related notes features, drag and drop notes, and more.
TIME Profiles Tim Cook As Runner-Up to Person of the Year
TIME Magazine has posted a profile of Apple CEO Tim Cook as their Runner-Up to Person of the Year.
Samsung to Surpass Nokia as Biggest Cellphone Manufacturer, Extends Lead on Apple
Samsung is set to displace Nokia as the world’s largest manufacturer of cellphones and extend its lead over Apple in smartphones.
Nokia to Unveil 10-Inch Windows RT Tablet in February?
Nokia is reportedly in talks with Microsoft, Qualcomm and Compal Electronics to resume development of a 10-inch Windows RT tablet which would be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February.
Flickr App Gets Improves Sharing, New Notifications
Flickr has updated its new iOS app with improved sharing, new notifications, bug fixes, and more.
TuneIn Radio Gets New Design for iPad Listeners, Resumes Playback
The TuneIn Radio app has been updated with a new design for iPad listeners and will now pick up right where you left off when you resume listening.
Verizon Launches Redbox Instant Movie and Video Streaming App for iOS
Verizon has launched a Redbox Instant movie and video streaming app for iOS.
Fry’s Beats Walmart, Discounts iPhone 5 to $126
Fry’s has discounted the iPhone 5 to $126 ahead of Christmas just beating Walmart’s price of $127.
Halfbrick Studios Makes All Its iOS Games Free for One Day, Including Fruit Ninja
Halfbrick Studios has made all its iOS games including Fruit Ninja and Monster Dash free for one day only.
How to Get Directions From Google Maps Using Siri [Video]
Here’s a tip on how to get directions from the new Google Maps app using Siri.
Apple Announces iPhone 5 Sales of Over 2 Million on Opening Weekend in China
Apple today announced it has sold over two million of its new iPhone 5 in China, just three days after its launch on December 14.
Google Details Most Popular Searches of 2012, Posts ‘Year in Review’ Video
Google has released details about the most popular search terms for 2012 and posted its ‘Year in Review’ video.
NexStar Wi-Fi HD Dock Lets You Access Files Straight From Your iPhone
The NexStar Wi-Fi Hard Drive Dock by Vantec now features integrated Wi-Fi and an app that lets you access your files directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Amazon is Still Delivering the New 21.5-Inch iMac Before Christmas
Amazon is still shipping the new 21.5-inch iMac for delivery by Christmas; whereas, Apple is showing a 7-10 business days wait before the desktop ships.
Google Drops Exchange ActiveSync Support for Syncing Mail, Contacts, Calendars
Google has announced that it’s discontinuing Google Sync, a service that provided Google Mail, Calendar, and Contacts sync via the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol.
Matrox Releases First Thunderbolt Docking Station for MacBooks
Matrox has announced the release of the first Thunderbolt docking station for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
Apple Leadership is ‘Seething’ Over Google Maps
John Gruber of Daring Fireball reports that Apple’s leadership is ‘seething’ over how the whole Maps saga played out.
Bump App is Updated to Support Sharing of Any File Type
Bump, an app that lets you share information by bumping two phones together, has been updated to support sharing of any file type.
MapsOpener Tweak Opens Google Maps Links in the Google Maps App
MapsOpener is a new tweak that opens Google Maps links in the new Google Maps app for iPhone.
Weather HD App Gets Free ‘New Year’ Theme, Twitter Sharing
The Weather HD app has been updated with a free ‘New Year’ theme and the ability to share weather condition screenshots via Twitter.
Apple Cuts Q1 iPhone Orders By 10 Million Units?
Over the past 24-48 hours Apple has reportedly made large cuts to its orders with iPhone component suppliers leading to another big dip in the company’s stock.
Australian Police Issue Warning After Motorists Get Stranded Following Apple Maps
Australian police have issued a warning to motorists after numerous individuals became stranded by following incorrect directions from Apple Maps.
Instagram Has Disabled Photo Integration With Twitter
Twitter has confirmed that Instagram has disabled photo integration with the service.
Best Buy Discounts iPhone 5 By $50
Best Buy is discounting all its iPhone 5 models by $50 when you sign up for a two year contract.
Square Register Updated With iPhone 5 Support, Accepts Gift Cards From Passbook
Square has released an update to Square Register and Square Wallet that brings support for gift cards from Square Wallet, Passbook, and QR codes.
Twitter to Release App Update With Photo Filters by the Holidays?
Twitter is reportedly pushing hard to release an app update that will bring Instagram-like photo filters by the holidays.
Latest Apple TV Beta Features Full Bluetooth Keyboard Support
The latest beta of Apple TV firmware released on December 3rd features full support for Bluetooth keyboards.
Apple’s U.S. Manufacturered Computer to be the Mac Pro?
Apple may be planning to manufacture the Mac Pro in the U.S.A. as part of a recently announced $100 million investment to bring some production back to the country.
Apple’s $100 Million Factory to Create About 100 Jobs?
Apple has announced that it’s spending $100 million to bring some production back to the U.S. A factory of this size is estimated to employ around 200 workers.
Apple and Google Team Up to Offer Kodak $500 Million for Its Patents?
Apple and Google have reportedly teamed up to offer Kodak $500 million for its patents.
Apple Lists the iPhone 5 as ‘In Stock’ for Several Countries Including the U.S.
The Apple online store is now listing the iPhone 5 as ‘In Stock’ for various countries including the U.S.
U.S. Patent Office Invalidates Apple’s ‘Steve Jobs Patent’
The U.S. patent office has preliminarily Invalidated the famous ‘Steve Jobs Patent’ on the iPhone, also known as the Touch Screen Patent
Draw Something Pro Released for iPad
Draw Something Pro, a new edition of the popular iOS game, has been launched for iPad.
Asphalt 7: Heat Gets New Events, Cars, Track
Gameloft has updated Asphalt 7: Heat with two new special events, two new cars, and a new limited-time track.
Best Buy Offers Free $25 Gift Card With Purchase of iPhone 5
Best Buy is offering a free $25 gift card with the purchase of an iPhone 5.
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Gets Updated for the Holidays, Adds New Characters
The Simpsons: Tapped Out has been updated for the holidays with snow in Springfield, decorations, new buildings, and new characters.
Five Big Issues to Be Decided at Major Apple vs. Samsung Hearing Today
Christopher Carani, a partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, notes that five big issues will be decided at a major hearing today for Apple vs. Samsung.
Google Announces Google+ Communities
Google has announced a new feature for its social network called Google+ Communities.
Gameloft Releases Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
Gameloft has released Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Google Makes Snapseed Free, Adds Google+ Sharing, Introduces New Filter
Google has released an update to its recently acquired Snapseed app making it free, adding Google+ sharing, and introducing a new filter.
Evernote Updates iOS App With Evernote Business Support
Evernote has released an update to its iOS app that brings Evernote Business support.
iPad Mini Ship Times Improve to 1 Week, Christmas Order Deadline Pushed Back
Apple has managed to improve iPad mini ship times to one week even as the holiday season approaches.
Tim Cook Hints at Apple Television
In an interview with Brian Williams airing tonight on NBC Rock Center, Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about bringing select Mac production back to the U.S. and hints at the future.
Tim Cook Reveals Apple is Bringing Some Mac Production Back to the U.S.
Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals that the company is spending $100 million to bring some Mac production to the U.S.
Samsung Enters Partially Redacted Apple/HTC Agreement Into Public Record
Samsung has submitted a partially redacted version of the Apple/HTC patent settlement agreement into the public record.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is Now Available for Download
Rockstar Games has released Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in the U.S. App Store.
Twitterrific 5 is Now Available for Download in the U.S.
Twitterrific 5, a complete redesign of the popular Twitter client, is now available for download.
Gameloft Posts iOS Trailer for Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour [Video]
Gameloft has posted a trailer for its upcoming Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour game for iOS.
Nokia Introduces Cheaper Lumia 620 Running Windows Phone 8
Nokia today introduced the Nokia Lumia 620, the third and most affordable in its range of Windows Phone 8 smartphones.
Mozilla Announces Facebook Messenger for Firefox
Mozilla has announced the launch of Facebook Messenger for Firefox which is built on their new Social API for the Web.
News Corp Kills The Daily iPad News Publication
News Corp has announced that the company will cease standalone publication of The Daily iPad app on December 15, 2012.
Apple Announces iPhone 5 Release in More Than 50 Countries This December
Apple today announced iPhone 5 will be available in South Korea on Friday, December 7, with more than 50 additional countries being added in December, including Brazil, Russia and Taiwan.
Hello Vino Wine App Gets iPhone 5 Support, Enhanced Image Recognition, More
The Hello Vino wine recommendations app has been updated with iPhone 5 support, enhanced image recognition, new food & drink recommendations, and a wine database update.
WhatsApp in Talks to be Acquired By Facebook?
WhatsApp Messenger, a popular cross platform messaging application, is reportedly in talks to be acquired by Facebook.
FIFA SOCCER 13 Update Brings FIFA Ultimate Team, Game Center Support
FIFA SOCCER 13 has been updated with FIFA Ultimate Team letting you choose your play style, formation, kits and more.
Ship Times for Low-End 21.5-Inch iMac Slip to 7-10 Days
Ship times for the low end 21.5-inch iMac have already slipped to 7-10 days.
Angry Birds Seasons Gets Winter Wonderham Update
Rovio has released an Angry Birds Seasons winter wonderham update that features 25 new wintry levels.
21.5-Inch iMac Internals Wallpaper [Image]
Here’s a properly cropped to scale wallpaper image of the 21.5-inch iMac internals.
Watch the iOS Trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City [Video]
Rockstar Games has posted a trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City which arrives on iOS December 6th.
Apple Overtakes LG to Become Second Largest Mobile OEM in the U.S.
Apple has overtaken LG to become the second largest mobile device manufacturer by Total U.S. Mobile Subscribers for the first time.
iFixit Tears Down the New 21.5-Inch iMac [Images]
iFixit has completed its tear down of the new 21.5-inch iMac.
Watch the HITB iOS / OS X Security Panel Discussion [Video]
Check out this video of the iOS / OS X security panel discussion that took place at Hack in the Box with popular members of the iPhone jailbreak community.
NBC Teases Exclusive Interview With Tim Cook [Video]
NBC is teasing an exclusive interview with Tim Cook that will air on ‘Rock Center With Brian Williams’ on Thursday, December 6th at 10P/9C.
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