• Instagram Gets a Major Update Bringing Photo Maps, Infinite Scrolling, More
  Instagram has received a major update bringing new photo maps, redesigned profile and upload screens, infinite scrolling, comment flagging, and more.
• Apple Store Cuts Personnel to Increase Profits?
  Apple SVP of Retail, John Browett, has reportedly ordered cuts to Apple Store personnel to increase profits.
• Nokia Tells Samsung to Take Note of the Next Generation Lumia
  Nokia’s Executive VP of Sales and Marketing, Chris Weber, has boldly called out Nokia on Twitter.
• Apple Was In a Hurry to Buy AuthenTec
  A recent filing of a PREM14A proxy statement with the SEC reveals that Apple was in a hurry to acquire AuthenTec or license its technology.
• Amazon Instant Video App Gets New Search Function
  Amazon has added a new search function to its Instant Video app for iOS.
• Apple Files Objection to DOJ E-Book Settlement, Calls It ‘Unlawful’
  Apple has filed a strongly worded objection to the Department of Justice’s settlement with three book publishers calling it ‘unlawful’.
• Verizon Expands LTE Network to 75% of the U.S. Population
  Verizon has announced the expansion of its LTE network to cover 75% of the U.S. population.
• Google+ App for iOS Now Opens Links in Chrome, Lets Teens Join Hangouts
  Google has updated its Google+ app for iOS to make web links open in Chrome and to lets teens join and create Hangouts.
• Apple in Talks to Offer Set-Top Box for U.S. Cable TV?
  Apple is in talks with some U.S. cable operators to offer a set-top box for live television.
• iPad Mini LCD Panel Leaked? [Photo]
  An image purporting to be the LCD panel for the rumored iPad mini has surfaced online.
• Leaked iPhone 5 Nano-SIM and Buttons Are ‘Gunmetal Grey’ [Video]
  Smartphone Medic has posted a video showing newly leaked ‘iPhone 5’ parts that are gunmetal grey in color.
• Adobe Pulls Flash Player From Google Play Store
  As previously announced Adobe has discontinued Flash Player for Android removing it from the Google Play Store today.
• MPEG Drafts Standard for New HEVC Video Format That Halves File Sizes
  The Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) has drafted a standard for a new video-compression format that delivers the same quality as H.264 but takes half the bandwidth.
• Microsoft and Nokia Announce Windows Phone 8 Press Event for September 5th
  Microsoft and Nokia have announced a joint press event for September 5th, one week before the Apple is expected to hold its press event to announce the new iPhone.

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• AT&T Preparing for ‘iPhone 5’ Launch in Late September?
  AT&T is reportedly preparing for the launch of the ‘iPhone 5’ in late September.
• Google to Buy Frommer’s
  Google is planning to buy Frommer’s, a popular publisher of travel guidebooks, reports the WSJ.
• BBC iPlayer Gets iPad Retina Display Support
  The BBC iPlayer app for iOS has been updated to support the Retina Display iPad.
• Imo Instant Messenger App Gets Voice Calling
  Imo, an instant messenger app for iPhone, has been updated with voice calling.
• AppFlow Aims to Crowdsource App Discovery
  AppFlow, an app that helps you discover new apps and games, has been released for the iPhone and iPod touch.
• Apple Offers KAYAK PRO Free as App of the Week
  Apple is offering KAYAK PRO, a popular app to search for flights, hotels, cars, and trips, as their free app of the week.
• Leaked Photos of the ‘iPhone 5’ Logic Board?
  Nowhereelse.fr has posted photos purporting to be the logic board for the ‘iPhone 5’.
• How to Easily Install nitoTV and XBMC on Your Apple TV 2
  Instructions on how to easily install nitoTV and XBMC on your Apple TV 2 using nitoTV Installer.
• How to Jailbreak Your Apple TV 2G Using Seas0nPass (Windows) [5.0.2]
  Instructions on how to perform an untethered jailbreak of your second generation Apple TV using Seas0nPass for Windows.
• How to Jailbreak Your Apple TV 2G Using Seas0nPass (Mac) [5.0.2]
  Instructions on how to perform an untethered jailbreak of your second generation Apple TV using Seas0nPass.
• 20 Designs Samsung Copied From Apple [Images]
  Nicklazilla has compiled a list of a few designs that Samsung has copied from Apple.
• Airport City HD Released for iPad
  Airport City HD is a strategy builder game for the iPad where you first build an airport then develop the city around it.
• Students Build USB Controller for Angry Birds [Video]
  Super Angry Birds is a force feedback USB controller for Angry Birds that simulates the feeling of a slingshot.
• iClarified Menu Bar App Updated With Retina Display Support
  The iClarified Menu Bar App has been updated with support for the Retina Display MacBook Pro.

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• iPhone 4 vs. iPhone 4S vs. ‘iPhone 5’ Components [Photos]
  More photos have surfaced online comparing the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and the rumored ‘iPhone 5’ parts.
• Smule Releases New Sing! App for Global Karaoke
  Smule has released a new app called Sing! that lets you join ‘the global karaoke party’.
• Foursquare Brings Nearby Friends View Back to iOS App
  Foursquare has updated its app for iOS bringing back the nearby friends view.
• Pod2g Says Jailbreak for Apple TV 3 is Not Being Worked On
  Pod2g has tweeted a status update on the Apple TV 3 jailbreak noting that it is not currently being worked on.
• Gameloft Posts Trailer for Wild Blood, Its First Unreal Engine Game [Video]
  Gameloft has posted a trailer for Wild Blood, its first iOS game to use the Unreal Engine.
• Pixelmator Gets Retina Display Support, iCloud Sync, Effects Browser, More
  Pixelmator, a popular image editor, has been updated with Retina Display support, iCloud Sync, Effects Browser, Mountain Lion support, and more.
• Cultured Code Releases Things 2.0 for iOS Featuring Things Cloud
  Cultured Code has released Things 2.0 for iOS, an update to their popular task manager, that brings Cloud sync, Daily Review, and much more.
• Apple Monitor Supports New iPhone in September
  Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets reports that his Apple Monitor, which tracks suppliers who make Apple parts, supports an iPhone release in September rather than October.
• More ‘iPhone 5’ Photos Show Nano-SIM Card Tray, Display Shield? [Photos]
  More ‘iPhone 5’ photos have surfaced showing numerous parts including a nano-SIM card tray and display shield.
• Burner App Provides You With Alias Phone Numbers
  Burner is an app for the iPhone that provides alias phone numbers at the push of a button.
• iOS 6 Offers New Wi-Fi Plus Cellular Mode
  iOS 6 Beta 4 brings a new feature called Wi-Fi Plus Cellular that lets apps having trouble with poor Wi-Fi use cellular data instead.
• Valve Announces It Will Expand Steam Platform Beyond Games
  Valve has announced that it will expand its popular Steam platform for games to software titles.
• Mac Developers and AppleSeed To Get 10.8.1 Soon?
  Reports indicate that select AppleSeed members and Mac Developers will get 10.8.1 in the coming days
• Google’s iOS Search App To Get Enhanced Voice Search [Video]
  Google’s iOS Search App will soon be getting a Siri-like enhanced voice search.

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• Nuance Introduces New ‘Nina’ Virtual Assistant for Mobile Apps [Video]
  Nuance today introduced Nina, a virtual assistant for mobile customer service apps.
• Leaked SIM Card Tray for ‘iPhone 5’ Fits a Nano-SIM?
  A leaked SIM card tray for the ‘iPhone 5’ reveals that the device will use the new smaller nano-SIM.
• BattSaver Tweak Can Double Your iPhone Battery Life
  BattSaver, a tweak by xvolks, could double the battery life of your iPhone.
• MobileSubstrate Has Built-In Palm OS-Inspired Safety Feature
  MobileSubstrate has a built-in Palm OS-inspired safety feature which can be used to prevent extensions from loading on boot.
• How to Use OS X’s Built-In Password Generator
  Instructions on how to use the built-in password generator in OS X.
• Washington Post Redesigns Its App for the iPhone
  The Washington Post has updated its iPhone app with a new design and improved stability.
• LaCie Launches 2nd Generation USB 3.0 Storage for New MacBooks
  LaCie announced today that it has updated its entire USB 3.0 portfolio to include 2nd generation USB 3.0 products.
• Senator Al Franken Believes AT&T Shouldn’t Be Able To Charge Extra For FaceTime
  Senator Al Franken Believes AT&T Shouldn’t Be Able To Charge Extra For FaceTime
• Apple In Talks to Acquire The Fancy?
  Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire The Fancy, a Pinterest rival backed by cofounders of Twitter and Facebook.
• Vintique Gives Your Photos a Vintage Look
  Vintique is a new app that gives you 32 vintage filters, 19 vignettes, and 49 frames to enhance the look of your iOS photos.
• Twitter Updates iOS App With Improved Pull-to-Refresh, Infinite Scroll
  Twitter has released an update to its app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• Questionable Images of iPad Mini Rear Shell Surface Online [Photos]
  Photos purportedly depicting a rear shell for the iPad mini have surfaced online.
• CandyBar Made Free Due to Mountain Lion Limitations
  Panic has announced that they’ve made CandyBar, an OS X customization utility, available for free due to limitations introduced by OS X Mountain Lion.
• AT&T Plans to Shut Down Its 2G Network By 2017
  AT&T has revealed plans to shut down its 2G network by 2017.

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• Seedio Connects Multiple iOS Devices to Create a Syncrhonized Loudspeaker
  Seedio is a new app that connects multiple iOS devices to create one perfectly synchronized loudspeaker.
• Temple Run Gets Retina Display Support, New Power-Up
  Temple Run has been updated with a new PermaWings power-up and support for the Retina Display iPad.
• Apple Patent Reveals Smart Cover With Built-In Display
  A recently published Apple patent reveals designs for a Smart Cover with a built-in display.
• Sharp Says It Will Start Shipping Screens for the New iPhone This Month
  Sharp has announced that it will start shipping screens destined for the next iPhone this month.
• Angry Birds Gets Fifteen New Tropical Levels, Four Power-Ups
  Angry Birds has been updated with fifteen new tropical levels and four power-ups.
• Mophie Outride Aims to Turn the iPhone Into an Action Sports Camera
  Mophie today debuted ‘OUTRIDE’, an action sports camera solution to record and share video using the iPhone.
• Fanhattan for iOS Adds Access to HBO Go, Cinemax, CW, NBC
  Fanhattan has added HBO Go, Cinemax, CW, and NBC to its app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, providing access to more than 175,000 movies and shows.
• JailbreakCon 2012 Event Schedule Posted
  JailbreakCon, a convention for jailbreakers that takes place this fall, has just posted their event schedule.
• Windows 8 Reaches RTM Milestone, Early Access for Developers
  Microsoft has announced that Windows 8 has reached its release to manufacturing milestone.
• ProTube HD Updated With Numerous Fixes, Nitro JavaScript Engine
  ProTube HD, an enhanced version of the YouTube app for the iPad, has been updated with numerous improvements and the Nitro JavaScript engine for faster loading speeds.
• AT&T Allegedly Instructs Employees to Steer Customers Away From iPhone
  AT&T is allegedly telling employees to steer customers away from the iPhone in favor of Android and Windows Phone devices.
• Amazon Mobile App for iPhone Now Lets You Shop By Department
  Amazon has updated its iOS app bringing Subscribe & Save and Shop by Department to the iPhone and iPod touch.
• Android Accounts for 51.6% of Smartphone Subscribers, Apple Captures 32.4%
  ComScore has released its report on the mobile phone industry during the three month period ending June 2012.
• Low-End Retina Display MacBook Pro Gets New Build-to-Order Configuration Options
  Apple has updated its online store with build-to-order configuration options for the Retina Display MacBook Pro.

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• Audit Finds MTA Gave Apple Unfair Edge in Winning Grand Central Lease
  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that the MTA gave Apple an unfair edge in obtaining a Grand Central Terminal lease, according to a scathing new report.
• New Details on the New iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Mini Release?
  iLounge has posted some new details on the release of the next iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad mini.
• Apple Refutes Allegations That it Copied Sony, Shows ‘Purple’ iPhone Prototype
  Apple is refuting allegations that it copied the iPhone design from Sony and has presented a ‘purple’ iPhone prototype as proof.
• Apple Announces Three Million Mountain Lion Downloads in Four Days
  Apple today announced that downloads of OS X Mountain Lion have exceeded three million in four days, making it the most successful OS X release in Apple’s history.
• Apple to Hold September 12 Event to Launch ‘iPhone 5’ and ‘iPad Mini’?
  Apple will reportedly hold an event on Wednesday, September 12th to unveil the ‘iPhone 5’ and ‘iPad mini’ and release the new iPhone just 9 days later.
• Hands-On Video of the Fully Assembled ‘iPhone 5’ Housing? [Watch]
  New hands-on video has surfaced of what purports to be a fully assembled ‘iPhone 5’ housing.
• Huge Gallery of iPhone and iPad Prototypes Revealed [Photos]
  A vast array of iPhone and iPad prototypes were made public yesterday as part of the patent infringement case between Apple and Samsung.
• Grafiti Tweak Adds Drawing Pad to the Messages App
  Grafiti is a new tweak from IanP that adds a drawing pad to the Messages app.
• Leaked Photos of Fully Assembled ‘iPhone 5’?
  iLab has posted photos purporting to be a fully assembled ‘iPhone 5’ put together using replacement parts it managed to obtain.
• Apple Files Patent for iPhone Audio-Sharing Network
  Apple has filed a patent for an audio-sharing network that would combine audio from multiple iPhones to create one clear stream that other users could listen to.
• GoodReader Gets Microsoft SkyDrive Support
  GoodReader, a popular PDF reader for the iPhone and iPad, has been updated with support for Microsoft SkyDrive.
• MetaWatch Strata Smartwatch for iPhone 4S and Android Devices [Video]
  MetaWatch has introduced Strata, a smartwatch designed to work with the iPhone 4S and Android devices.
• LaunchBar 5.3 Released With Improved Mountain Lion Support
  LaunchBar, a utility which lets you quickly launch things on your Mac, has been updated to version 5.3.
• Apple Considered Investing Hundreds of Millions in Twitter
  Apple considered a large investment in Twitter reports the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

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• Apple Expands Its Lead as World’s Top OEM Semiconductor Buyer
  Apple has expanded its lead as the world’s top OEM semiconductor buyer, reports IHS iSuppli.
• Time Names Steve Jobs as One of ‘The 20 Most Influential Americans of All Time’
  Time Magazine has named Steve Jobs as one of ‘The 20 Most Influential Americans of All Time’.
• Microsoft Announces Office for Mac is Mountain Lion Ready
  The Office for Mac team has announced that Office for Mac 2011 is Mountain Lion ready.
• Ergonomically Designed 6th Generation iPhone Concept [Photos]
  Check out this ‘enhanced ergonomic design’ iPhone 6th generation concept created by NAK Studio.
• Sprint Reports Net Loss of $1.4 Billion, 1.5 Million iPhones Sold
  Spring has reported a net loss of $1.4 billion and a diluted net loss of $.46 per share for the second quarter of 2012.
• Apple Firmware Update Brings Power Nap to Mid-2011 and Newer MacBook Airs
  Apple has released a firmware update that brings the Mountain Lion Power Nap feature to Mid-2011 and newer MacBook Airs.
• Path Gets Updated With Improved Camera, New Tools, More
  The Path app for iPhone has been updated with numerous new features, improved designs, and bug fixes.
• Former Apple Employees Hired By Facebook Are Working on a Faster iPhone App?
  Former Apple employees hired by Facebook are working on a new faster iPhone app
• Google Warned Samsung Not to Copy Apple
  Google had warned Samsung that the Galaxy Tab was Too similar to the Apple iPad
• Apple Updates iOS Podcast App to Fix Bugs and Bring Performance Improvements
  Apple has updated the iOS Podcast app to bring stability and performance improvements
• How to Install OS X Mountain Lion From the Mac App Store [Video]
  Instructions on how to install OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 from the Mac App Store.
• DMD Panorama Makes It Easy to Take Panoramic Pictures With Your iPhone
  DMD Panorma is an easy to use panoramic picture app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
• Broadcom Unveils 5G WiFi Combo Chip for Smartphones and Tablets
  Broadcom today introduced the BCM4335, the industry’s first complete 5G WiFi combo chip for smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks and other mobile devices. The chip is a likely candidate for use in future iPhones and iPads.
• How to Create a Bootable OS X Mountain Lion USB Install Key
  Instructions on how to create a bootable OS X Mountain Lion USB key.

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

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

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

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