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- FCC filing reveals new, slightly smaller Apple TV
- 6 tweaks that don’t require a jailbreak
- Worried that Cydia will be too slow after the jailbreak? Don’t worry too much
- Apple confirms 128GB iPad 4, coming February 5
- The EFF clarifies legality of jailbreaking and unlocking in the US
- iOS 6.1 patches Smart App Banner JavaScript bug
- White House petition goes up to make unlocking phones legal again
- Why Apple rallying so much against plastic foreshadows a low-end iPhone
- Carriers watching closely as T-Mobile preps to offer iPhone on monthly installments
- Meanwhile, 128GB Surface Pro has only 83GB free storage (23GB on 64GB model)
- Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 hits Mac and Windows without iOS/Android support
- THX launches new app for calibrating your TV and home theater
- Sprint, AT&T and Verizon confirm they will carry 128GB LTE iPad 4
- Unreal’s Epic Citadel updated for Retina devices, launches on Android
- Meet Nooly, the most localized weather app
- 500px app returns to App Store with new ‘Report’ feature
- How to write longer tweets with TweetAmplius
- Foursquare for Business goes live on the App Store
- Rumor: retooled Nexus 7 with 1080p display and iPad mini style bezels due in May
- Poll: is the $799 128GB iPad a tough sell?
| FCC filing reveals new, slightly smaller Apple TV Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:30 PM PST
This is pretty interesting. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s discovery of an unknown AppleTV3,2 device in the new iOS 6.1 firmware comes evidence that Apple is indeed planning to refresh the set-top box sometime in the near future. The proof comes by way of a new FCC (Federal Communications Commission) filing, published today, from the Cupertino company. The documents out an unreleased Apple TV, model A1469, with slightly smaller dimensions…(...) "FCC filing reveals new, slightly smaller Apple TV" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| 6 tweaks that don’t require a jailbreak Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:25 PM PST
Yes, the iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak is almost here, and from the looks of things it will support nearly every recent iOS device. But until that time, why not take a look at some of the cool “non-jailbreak” that have been recognized over the last few weeks and months. As its name alludes to, a non-jailbreak tweak is a method for tweaking your iPhone even though the device is not jailbroken. These so-called tweaks usually, but not always, rely on simple glitches present within stock iOS firmware. Take a look inside for a brief overview of some of our favorites…(...) "6 tweaks that don’t require a jailbreak" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Worried that Cydia will be too slow after the jailbreak? Don’t worry too much Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:20 PM PST
It’s the same story with almost every jailbreak. The new jailbreak is released, and folks rush to download all of their favorite jailbreak apps and tweaks. The result is a less than primed experience due to the stress that this places on Cydia and the repos hosting the various packages. After a new jailbreak is released, it usually takes a few days for everything to calm down to somewhat normal levels. This time around, though, Saurik, and the repo managers appear to be taking preemptive actions to ensure a smoother experience immediately post jailbreak release. While nothing is assured until the inevitable deluge of user requests places stress on the system, you should look forward to a much better experience than in times past.(...) "Worried that Cydia will be too slow after the jailbreak? Don’t worry too much" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple confirms 128GB iPad 4, coming February 5 Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:15 PM PST
Just days after a new ‘Ultimate’ iPad SKU was discovered in iOS code strings, Apple on Tuesday launched the rumored 128GB fourth-generation iPad with Retina display. Corroborating retail sources, Apple said that the new storage option carries a $100 premium over the 64GB full-size iPad, which starts at $699 for the Wi-Fi-only version. In other words, a 128GB Wi-Fi-only iPad 4 will set you back $799, or $929 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Both are available in black or white starting Tuesday, February 5, via Apple’s online and brick-and-mortar stores as well as through select Apple Authorized Resellers…(...) "Apple confirms 128GB iPad 4, coming February 5" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| The EFF clarifies legality of jailbreaking and unlocking in the US Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:10 PM PST
The big news this week, aside from the new 128GB iPad and the impending jailbreak, has been that unlocking your phone became illegal in the US on Saturday. Law-breakers face a fine of up to $500,000 and/or 5 years in jail. Well today, the folks over at the EFF (the Electronic Frontier Foundation) commented on the new regulations and have broken down what they really mean for us end-users. There’s both good news and bad news…(...) "The EFF clarifies legality of jailbreaking and unlocking in the US" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS 6.1 patches Smart App Banner JavaScript bug Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:05 PM PST
Last month, we reported that a JavaScript bug had been discovered involving Smart App Banners. Apple added the feature in iOS 6 as a way to help developers promote their apps and provide users with a direct link to download them. Well as it turned out, these Smart Banners were enabling JavaScript in the iOS Settings app without user consent or knowledge. And this was considered to be a fairly serious security threat. But it looks like Apple has fixed it in iOS 6.1…(...) "iOS 6.1 patches Smart App Banner JavaScript bug" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| White House petition goes up to make unlocking phones legal again Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:05 PM PST
By now, you’ve likely heard of the recent change in DMCA policy that makes the act of unlocking newer cell phones illegal. And even though the EFF clarified some things for us earlier today, it still sounds like we’re getting screwed. In fact, some folks feel so strongly about the new law that they’ve started a White House petition calling for the Obama administration to either rescind the decision, or create a new bill making unlocking permanently legal…(...) "White House petition goes up to make unlocking phones legal again" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Why Apple rallying so much against plastic foreshadows a low-end iPhone Posted: 29 Jan 2013 05:00 PM PST
In the ongoing speculation surrounding Apple’s intention to sell a low-cost iPhone, the word of the day is ‘plastic’. Yes, the rumor is that the company will wrap iPhone 5 components and iPod design features in a plastic body. The report by iLounge is the second in two weeks suggesting an inexpensive iPhone may use plastic to keep costs down. The blog cites only “reliable sources” to claim a low-cost iPhone would offer a four-inch Retina Display protected by the latest Gorilla Glass (see how strong it really is), among other features borrowed from the Apple smartphone, the fifth-gen iPod touch and the iPod classic. Along with including the firm’s new Lightning connector, the remainder of the device’s features would follow the iPod touch design. The device’s outer shape would appear like an iPod classic, the body composed of plastic…(...) "Why Apple rallying so much against plastic foreshadows a low-end iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Carriers watching closely as T-Mobile preps to offer iPhone on monthly installments Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:55 PM PST
T-Mobile will officially sell the iconic iPhone in three to four months and when it does, the Deutsche Telekom-owned wireless carrier, the fourth-largest in the United States, will be offering Apple’s handset on monthly installments. The struggling telco won’t have to bet the farm by spending billions in upfront iPhone subsidy to Apple and would-be customers will get more bang for their buck in terms of voice and data. It should be a win-win. Matter of fact, T-Mobile USA’s strategy is “very intriguing” to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam and AT&T boss Randall Stephenson applauds the idea and says that’s something his company is “going to be watching” going forward. Should the T-Mobile experiment pays off, it’s entirely conceivable that the US market could finally catch up with the rest of the world by offering non-subsidized hardware and instead focus on more affordable wireless services…(...) "Carriers watching closely as T-Mobile preps to offer iPhone on monthly installments" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Meanwhile, 128GB Surface Pro has only 83GB free storage (23GB on 64GB model) Posted: 29 Jan 2013 02:35 PM PST
So roughly two out of each three respondents in our poll say the new 128GB iPad 4 is going to be a tough sell when it arrives on February 5. Some folks say there’s no point in shelling out $929 for a top-of-the-line 128GB cellular iPad when a $70 more buys you an 11-inch MacBook Air. And even though the entry-level Air has only half as much storage as the new 128GB iPad, it’s a real computer, critics argue. Comparing apples to oranges doesn’t make sense, but what does is how Microsoft admitted – and on the day Apple announced the new 128GB iPad 4 offering, of all days – that the 128GB Surface Pro has only 83 gigabytes of free storage out of the box. It ain’t just a serious rounding error: a whopping 45GB is consumed by the Surface OS and bundled apps, Microsoft confirms…(...) "Meanwhile, 128GB Surface Pro has only 83GB free storage (23GB on 64GB model)" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 hits Mac and Windows without iOS/Android support Posted: 29 Jan 2013 02:17 PM PST
Microsoft is at last getting into game, offering its well-known Office suite of products for consumers increasingly turning to the cloud. Office 365 Home Premium provides all the familiar Office applications – including Word, Excel and PowerPoint – along with online storage and a free hour of Skype each month. At $99 per year ($80 for students and educators) the cloud-based application suite will work on up to 5 Macs, PCs and Windows tablets. Five years after Google launched rival Google Docs (now Google Drive), Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer proclaims Office 365 a key component in a “fundamental shift” for the company. After making billions as a software company, Ballmer is rebranding Microsoft as a devices and services firm, a move some may view as too little and too late for Redmond…(...) "Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 hits Mac and Windows without iOS/Android support" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| THX launches new app for calibrating your TV and home theater Posted: 29 Jan 2013 12:15 PM PST
THX, the company behind the high-fidelity audio/visual reproduction standard for movie theaters and consumer products, has released a new iOS application today called THX tune-up. The app is built to help consumers calibrate, or ‘get the most out of,’ their HDTVs and home theater setups. And with the Super Bowl less than a week away, its timing couldn’t be better…(...) "THX launches new app for calibrating your TV and home theater" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Sprint, AT&T and Verizon confirm they will carry 128GB LTE iPad 4 Posted: 29 Jan 2013 11:28 AM PST
Sprint, the nation’s third-largest wireless carrier, wasted no time following Apple’s quiet announcement of the 128GB iPad 4 earlier this morning, with multiple blogs confirming the telco will be carrying the newly announced gizmo. Sprint’s been selling iPhones and iPads since last year and today its SVP confirmed plans to sell the fourth-generation iPad with LTE, Retina display and 128 gigabytes of storage – likely beginning February 5, when it’s scheduled to hit the Apple online and retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers… (...) "Sprint, AT&T and Verizon confirm they will carry 128GB LTE iPad 4" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Unreal’s Epic Citadel updated for Retina devices, launches on Android Posted: 29 Jan 2013 10:57 AM PST
Remember the strikingly remarkable Epic Citadel demo? It knocked our panties off with jaw-dropping graphics! Not sure about you, but I’d never thought such detailed visuals would have been possible on mobile devices that early in the game. You can thank Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 for that, actually. Arguably the best game engine, it powers some of the best iOS games, including Epic’s own Infinity Blade series. Today, the team has updated the free Epic Citadel iOS demo with nice Retina graphics on fifth-gen iPhone and iPod touch devices and iPad 4. There’s also a brand new benchmarking mode and, for the first time, the demo is now available on Android smartphones and tablets, indicating future cross-platform releases. Go past the fold for more tidbits, including a nice trailer for an upcoming iOS/Android game built on Epic’s engine…(...) "Unreal’s Epic Citadel updated for Retina devices, launches on Android" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Meet Nooly, the most localized weather app Posted: 29 Jan 2013 10:21 AM PST To say that I’m a big weather buff is an understatement. I think I need help because virtually every new weather app finds its way to my home screen, from free offerings like Solar and Sun to paid ones like WTHR. Weather.com, The Weather Channel and AccuWeather? So last century. It goes without saying I’d check out this latest entrant to the the crowded weather app category on the App Store. Nooly sets itself apart from the crops of other weather apps by trying to predict the minute rain starts, the time light rain turns into thunderstorm, exactly when snow starts and at what time light rain turns to heavy rain – all tailored to your current geographical location and with each prediction accurate down to an area of 0.4 square miles, or approximately one square kilometer…(...) "Meet Nooly, the most localized weather app" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| 500px app returns to App Store with new ‘Report’ feature Posted: 29 Jan 2013 10:00 AM PST
Good news this morning for all of you 500px users. After getting pulled by Apple last week due to nude photo controversy, the photography service’s iOS client has made its way back into the App Store. The app returns today with multiple bug fixes, and a new ’Report This Photo’ feature that allows users to report a photo they believe to be inappropriate. We have the full change log after the fold…(...) "500px app returns to App Store with new ‘Report’ feature" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to write longer tweets with TweetAmplius Posted: 29 Jan 2013 09:39 AM PST
Do you have lots of contacts in Twitter, but aren’t crazy about limiting your tweets to 140 characters? Do you you use tweet expander services and URL shorteners, and find they’re more hassle than they’re worth? TweetAmplius is a jailbreak tweak that takes your plus-sized tweets and automatically runs them through Pastie, Instapaper, and the URL shortener ‘is.gd’. The tweak plugs into the official Twitter app, as well as Tweetbot, if you prefer. TweetAmplius provides a seamless long tweet experience in iOS…(...) "How to write longer tweets with TweetAmplius" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Foursquare for Business goes live on the App Store Posted: 29 Jan 2013 08:02 AM PST
If you own a business and spend time and money promoting it on the web, you should definitelly check out Foursquare’s brand new iOS app. Released Tuesday morning, Foursquare for Business is a handy sidekick that promises to help you get more customers walking through the door. The app can be used to post photo updates as your business, activate and deactivate specials, view customer tips, access analytics and more…(...) "Foursquare for Business goes live on the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Rumor: retooled Nexus 7 with 1080p display and iPad mini style bezels due in May Posted: 29 Jan 2013 07:18 AM PST
More tablet news for you this morning. After Apple officially announced via a press release that the new 128GB iPad 4 option is launching on February 5 (is it too pricey? You tell us!), we’re hearing now that Google and its manufacturing partner Asus are working on a 2nd gen Nexus. The re-tooled version of the popular low-cost tablet is said to sport a display with 1080p resolution (1,920-by-1,080 pixels) and the skinnier side bezels akin to Apple’s iPad mini. It should cost the same as the first-generation model (between $199-249, depending on networking and storage options) and will run Google’s upgraded Jelly Bean-based Android operating system…(...) "Rumor: retooled Nexus 7 with 1080p display and iPad mini style bezels due in May" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Poll: is the $799 128GB iPad a tough sell? Posted: 29 Jan 2013 06:39 AM PST
Whenever I but a mobile device from Apple, be it a MacBook Air, iPhone or iPad, I typically opt for the most capacious model available. I know storage comes at a premium when you’re dealing with Apple, but with tons of photos, music and other media, plus a bunch of apps and games, it’s better to be on the safe side, at least in my experience. I know you can store your stuff in Dropbox and iCloud, but nothing beats local storage and you still cannot run a 2GB big-budget game from iCloud, now can you? In that regard, this new 128GB iPad 4 could be the perfect buy: for just a hundred bucks more you get an additional 64GB of storage over the previous $699 64GB Wi-Fi-only model (better than just 16GB more for those opting for a $599 32GB model versus the entry-level $499 16GB iPad). But what about you? Is $799 to high a price to pay for a Wi-Fi-only tablet with 128GB of speedy flash storage? And who is it for?(...) "Poll: is the $799 128GB iPad a tough sell?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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