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- Court rejects Apple’s request to revive Galaxy Nexus sales ban
- Bloomberg: Apple and HBO working on Apple TV content deal
- NPD: iTunes dominates digital movies as physical media dies a slow death
- 5 tweaks that you must download after jailbreaking iOS 6
- Apple buys 18 ‘axis-based user interface’ patents from Maya-Systems
- Winocm developing iOS 6.X to iOS 5.1.1 downgrade, includes A5+ devices
- ‘Pages+’ adds customizable backgrounds to each Home screen page, boasts Barrel compatibility
- New Apple TV could hint at A5X iPad mini with Retina display
- Holiday quarter Surface RT sales barely half the shipments
- Apple to discontinue Mac Pro in Europe on March 1
- iPad 5 to use same thin-film touchscreen tech as iPad mini
- Temple Run 2 hits 50M downloads in under two weeks
- iOS 6.1 gains 22% adoption in under 2 days
- ZodTTD resumes work on n64ios
- Loathe iPhone cases? Twelve South’s SurfacePad will change your mind
- You don’t wanna miss this: National Geographic World Atlas goes free
- iPad sales up 8M units in Q4, market share down 8 percent (IDC pulls report)
- Angry Birds Star Wars updated with ‘Escape From Hoth’ levels
- App Store income 3.5x Google Play’s in December
- Evernote’s Penultimate handwriting app goes free, Hello gains business card scanning
| Court rejects Apple’s request to revive Galaxy Nexus sales ban Posted: 31 Jan 2013 04:30 PM PST
In another round of legal back and forth, a U.S. appeals court on Thursday again rejected Apple’s attempt at the Galaxy Nexus sales ban, Reuters reports. The news gathering organization characterized the court’s decision as “dashing the iPhone maker’s attempt to recover crucial leverage in the global patent wars”. Apple could still appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court though success is not guaranteed as the high court “has made it more difficult for patent plaintiffs to secure sales injunctions in recent years”. The full trial is scheduled for March 2014. The Galaxy Nexus case is based on patents that were not part of the high-stake Apple v. Samsung trial which culminated when a California jury awarded Apple with $1.05 billion in damages in August 2012…(...) "Court rejects Apple’s request to revive Galaxy Nexus sales ban" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Bloomberg: Apple and HBO working on Apple TV content deal Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:57 PM PST
HBO fans will be happy to hear that the premium TV network is reportedly working with Apple on a content deal that would bring a large chunk of its programming to the Apple TV. As most of you know, HBO already has an iOS app for viewing content, called HBO GO. But it doesn’t support AirPlay, meaning it can’t be watched on a TV via the set-top box…(...) "Bloomberg: Apple and HBO working on Apple TV content deal" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| NPD: iTunes dominates digital movies as physical media dies a slow death Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:48 PM PST
Research firm NPD today issued a report highlighting Apple’s lead concerning electronic sell through (EST) of digital movies. Now, EST comprised just sixteen percent of the larger video on demand (VOD) revenue throughout the 2012 calendar year. At the same time, iTunes dominated the EST market with a 45 percent share. Amazon was #2 with eighteen percent, followed by the $3 Walmart-owned Vudu (fifteen percent), #4 Xbox Video (fourteen percent) and Others taking up the remaining eight percent of the market. Movies on Blu-ray and DVD discs? These accounted for a still respectable 61 percent of home video spending on movies, excluding Netflix and other movie-streaming subscriptions. However, that figure is notably down from 64 percent in 2011, despite average prices of Blu-ray movies falling seven percent to $19.97 per unit. Steve Jobs was right, Blu-ray indeed is “a bag of hurt”…(...) "NPD: iTunes dominates digital movies as physical media dies a slow death" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| 5 tweaks that you must download after jailbreaking iOS 6 Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:16 PM PST
Once the iOS 6 jailbreak is released, there are a few tweaks that you absolutely must download. Thankfully, Cydia will be better equipped to handle the barrage of users so that you will be able to download all of your favorite apps and tweaks with little issue. While we wait, why not consider a few of my must-have jailbreak tweaks for iOS 6? Post jailbreak, we’ll follow up with more recommended apps and tweaks, but we think this list would be enough to wet your appetite…(...) "5 tweaks that you must download after jailbreaking iOS 6" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple buys 18 ‘axis-based user interface’ patents from Maya-Systems Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:28 PM PST
This is kind of interesting. Maya-Systems, which describes itself as a knowledge management technology provider, announced today that a transaction took place between it and Apple in the third quarter of last year. It seems the Cupertino company acquired 18 patents from them “relating to innovative axis-based user interface technology.”(...) "Apple buys 18 ‘axis-based user interface’ patents from Maya-Systems" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Winocm developing iOS 6.X to iOS 5.1.1 downgrade, includes A5+ devices Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:18 PM PST
Winocm tweeted today that he was working on a method for downgrading from iOS 6 to 5.1.1 that will work on all devices. This is noteworthy as downgrades on most A5+ devices were either difficult, in the case of the iPad 2, or not possible in Redsn0w once Apple stopped signing the iOS 5 firmware. Winocm is known for his work in PS3 firmware hacking and contributes tweaks such as CameraConnector to Cydia under the name ‘rms’. Winocm seems to be working on a lot of projects: A day before the downgrade tweet, Winocm posted a video of linux booting up on an iPhone 4 to YouTube (pictured above)…(...) "Winocm developing iOS 6.X to iOS 5.1.1 downgrade, includes A5+ devices" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘Pages+’ adds customizable backgrounds to each Home screen page, boasts Barrel compatibility Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:04 PM PST
Evasi0n, the much anticipated jailbreak tool for iOS 6 compatible devices, will be available in the very near future. With that in mind, many jailbreak developers are updating their tweaks and apps, and even establishing brand new creations to prepare for the new jailbreak. One such developer is SBCoders, the same team behind such hits as Aero and Dash. SBCoders’ latest creation, the yet to be released Pages+, continues the tradition of solid jailbreak tweaks. Pages+ allows you to customize each page on the iPhone’s Home screen. You can accomplish this by means of custom wallpaper packs, or by its built in page tinting system. The most exciting thing about Pages+, however, is that it plays nice with Aaron Ash’s Barrel. Barrel, of course, is the jailbreak app that allows you to implement various page transitions on your iPhone. When you mix both creations together, you’re guaranteed to get some wild results. (...) "‘Pages+’ adds customizable backgrounds to each Home screen page, boasts Barrel compatibility" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New Apple TV could hint at A5X iPad mini with Retina display Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:24 PM PST
The unknown ‘Apple TV 3,2′ device caused a lot of commotion when it was first discovered in iOS 6.1 earlier this week. It has a faster processor than the current model, and a lot of folks figured it was the next-gen Apple TV. Apple, however, crushed the hype when they announced yesterday that the 3,2 ATV was nothing more than a component change. But according to some recent chatter, there may be more to the device than meets the eye…(...) "New Apple TV could hint at A5X iPad mini with Retina display" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Holiday quarter Surface RT sales barely half the shipments Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:15 PM PST
Although Microsoft’s Surface RT is not yet in the bargain bin of tablets, a fire sale could appear any day. That’s the impression from a report that the software giant turned tablet player is selling as few as 55 percent of Surface’s shipped. But wait, there’s more bad news: A “very high” rate of the Surface RT tablets are being returned to stores. If true, Microsoft sold between 680,000 and 750,000 of the 1.25 million Surface RT tablets shipped during the fourth quarter of 2012. Little wonder, then that production of the first Surface has likely halted, according to one hardware research firm Thursday…(...) "Holiday quarter Surface RT sales barely half the shipments" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple to discontinue Mac Pro in Europe on March 1 Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:52 AM PST
Apple will reportedly discontinue the Mac Pro in Europe beginning March 1. The unexpected decision isn’t a result of low demand for Apple’s pro desktop, as conventional wisdom would have you believe. The real reason is simple, really: Apple’s aging top-of-the-line desktop just doesn’t meet a new European product regulation standards effective March 1. The current Mac Pro line will continue to be available in other markets that don’t have the new European product certification standards in place. Apple has emailed its resellers across Europe informing them they can place Mac Pro orders up until February 18 for shipment before March 1, 2013…(...) "Apple to discontinue Mac Pro in Europe on March 1" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPad 5 to use same thin-film touchscreen tech as iPad mini Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:52 AM PST
Although reports regarding Apple’s next-generation tablet can’t seem to settle on a release date, they do seem to agree about most everything else. The iPad 5 is said to sport an all-new, mini-like design with smaller bezels and a much thinner profile. Of course, this raises the question: how does Apple plan to make the tablet thinner while keeping its Retina display and 10-hour battery life? Well for starters, it’s reportedly going to use the same thin-film touchscreen tech found in the iPad mini…(...) "iPad 5 to use same thin-film touchscreen tech as iPad mini" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Temple Run 2 hits 50M downloads in under two weeks Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:04 AM PST
After announcing last week that its new title, Temple Run 2, saw 20 million downloads in its first 4 days, Imangi Studios is back today with news of another record-breaking milestone. Today, they announced that the sequel to the popular endless-runner game has been downloaded more than 50 million times on iOS, Android and Kindle devices in less than 2 weeks…(...) "Temple Run 2 hits 50M downloads in under two weeks" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS 6.1 gains 22% adoption in under 2 days Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:52 AM PST
Apple’s recent update to iOS 6.1 may be important more for what it says about users and the never-ending competition with Android than what new features were added to the software running iPhones, iPods and and iPads. Released earlier this week, iOS 6.1 could become the most-quickly adopted version of Apple’s mobile software. Nearly 22 percent of iOS users have installed the update in less than 48 hours, one developer claims. Apple’s iPhone users were the fastest to adopt iOS 6.1 with nearly 24 percent installing the updated software in less than one day. Tablet users were only a bit slower with one-fifth of iPad owners installing 6.1 by the 20-hour mark. By comparison, it took a week for 44 percent of users to update to iOS 6…(...) "iOS 6.1 gains 22% adoption in under 2 days" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:39 AM PST
If you’re an avid retro gamer like myself, you probably snagged the $1.99 preview build of n64iOS on Cydia, hoping to enjoy classic titles. Unfortunately, in it’s current state, the N64 emulator for iOS is more of a tech demo than a working emulator. Although games run at near-playable speeds on hardware as old as the iPhone 4, the many graphical glitches combined with the jumbled control scheme make most games unplayable. Shortly after the emulator was last updated in May, ZodTTD posted on Twitter that there would be an update which would revamp the entire UI, including the ROM manager and the wonky controls. Since then, there has been no new release of n64iOS. That may be changing soon: According to a recent conversation with Will Strafach, ZodTTD is once again working on n64iOS.(...) "ZodTTD resumes work on n64ios" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Loathe iPhone cases? Twelve South’s SurfacePad will change your mind Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:23 AM PST I generally dislike cases because they add bulk to my Apple devices and hide their beautiful design. Twelve South hears your pain: today, the premium accessory maker launched the SurfacePad, a cover for the iPhone 5/4/4S that’s less than 1/10th of an inch thick. It's made from premium Napa leather and attaches with the same special adhesive used on our SurfacePad for MacBook. It has the microfiber lining which helps protect your devices’ glass from scratches and dings, a built-in stand so you can prop up your device for FaceTime, to enjoy videos or to simply turn your iPhone into an alarm clock. The clever design gives you access to all buttons and ports – and you can charge the device with the case on. The ultra-thin leather shields your device from dings and scratches and comes in a variety of colors and weighs less than one ounce. Go past the fold for more tidbits and a few nice PR shots…(...) "Loathe iPhone cases? Twelve South’s SurfacePad will change your mind" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| You don’t wanna miss this: National Geographic World Atlas goes free Posted: 31 Jan 2013 08:41 AM PST
National Geographic Society produces some of the most compelling, fact-checked content money can buy and their World Atlas iPad app has long been my go-to reference source, not just for checking out interesting facts and trivia but for doing serious research related to the world’s countries, their economies, demographics and so forth. They updated the app on January 11 with high-resolution Retina graphics, revamped UI and added a new feature which lets you explore a full 3D view of the globe. Today, they’re making the app free for a limited time and you’re advised to download it now before the price goes up. Note that this is the first time ever the app has become available as a free download since its 2010 App Store debut…(...) "You don’t wanna miss this: National Geographic World Atlas goes free" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPad sales up 8M units in Q4, market share down 8 percent (IDC pulls report) Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:37 AM PST
New research shows number one tablet maker Apple shipped more iPads while also losing market share during the 2012 holiday fourth quarter. The company shipped nearly 23 million tablets during the period, a dramatic increase from the same time in 2011, when 15.1 million Apple tablets shipped. At the same time, Apple’s overall share of the tablet market fell for the second quarter in a row, slipping to 43.6 percent from 46.4 percent during the third quarter of last year – and down from 51.7 percent a year ago, according to IDC. Apple ended the year with 48.1 percent year-over-year growth while number two tablet rival Samsung saw its growth more than double. A combination of Android and Windows-based tablet sales helped push the South Korean firm’s share of the tablet market to 15.1 percent, up from 7.3 percent in 2011…(...) "iPad sales up 8M units in Q4, market share down 8 percent (IDC pulls report)" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Angry Birds Star Wars updated with ‘Escape From Hoth’ levels Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:15 AM PST Rovio just updated Star Wars Angry Birds with a new content pack named Escape from Hoth. It brings with it twenty new levels as well as two bonus levels to find and unlock. Brand new piggies need stopping, including the mynock pigs in the belly of the asteroid. You’ll also be making a daring escape in an epic moving boss fight. This updated is free to anyone who purchased the game (99 cents for the iPhone/iPod touch, five bucks on iPads)…(...) "Angry Birds Star Wars updated with ‘Escape From Hoth’ levels" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| App Store income 3.5x Google Play’s in December Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:05 AM PST
Examples keep appearing of how Apple is able to squeeze more revenue from its iPhone and iPad than rival Android. The latest data shows Apple’s App Store earned 3.5 times more than Android’s Google Play in December. Did I mention this happened despite Google Play doubling its quarterly revenue? The reason, according to App Annie, is the iPhone 5 and iPad mini – both popular holiday gifts and natural driver of App Store sales…(...) "App Store income 3.5x Google Play’s in December" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Evernote’s Penultimate handwriting app goes free, Hello gains business card scanning Posted: 31 Jan 2013 06:47 AM PST Acquired last year, Evernote’s Penultimate iPad app helps you jot down notes and draw sketches using your finger. It’s like having a Galaxy Note just without, you know, a pen. Penultimate 4.0 was launched this morning and Evernote kindly decided to offer it free of charge (it used to be a paid download). It’s tightly integrated with Evernote and your handwritten notes now sync fully via the cloud with your other Evernote content. In fact, you can now open handwritten notes on any device that has the Evernote app. Plus, Evernote search is fully baked in and it’s quite clever, too: the cloud is able to parse your digital ink notes and turn them into easily searchable text. The new version also comes with more sharing options and support for eleven languages. Did I mention that Penultimate now doesn’t cost a dime?(...) "Evernote’s Penultimate handwriting app goes free, Hello gains business card scanning" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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