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- 10 Google Reader alternatives
- Apple releases OS X 10.8.3
- Samsung unveils new Galaxy S4 handset
- The first PSP emulator for iOS now plays games at 60FPS
- EU watchdog tightens privacy rules governing mobile apps
- Apple researching high-res iPhone camera with optical zoom
- How to bring your Google Reader feeds over to Flipboard
- iPad 5 could charge via inductive Smart Cover, patent hints
- ‘LandscapeVideos’ forces landscape mode when watching videos
- Digg: we’re going to build a Google Reader replacement, starting today
- Analyst: Apple would be ‘stupid’ not to release budget iPhone
- ‘Instahancer’ brings a bunch of new options to Instagram
- YouTube Capture is now optimized for iPad
- Apple now offering refurbished 4th gen iPads and iPad minis
- CBS releases free iOS streaming app
- Google breaks up mapping and commerce biz
- TSMC allegedly finalizing Apple A7 chip designs
- How Apple are you? Infographic puts fanboys to the test
- Seagate dominates the mobile storage competition with 1TB Wireless Plus
- China Mobile announces major LTE push ahead of rumored iPhone launch
| Posted: 14 Mar 2013 06:15 PM PDT
Google sent shockwaves throughout the tech world yesterday when it announced that it would be killing off Google Reader this summer. Despite a recent decline in usage, a number of people, and apps, still depend on the service. But never fear, as usual, iDB has you covered. We’ve done all of the leg work, and put together a list of 10 Google Reader alternatives. And by the time you get done reading through them, you’ll be saying “Google what?”(...) "10 Google Reader alternatives" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Posted: 14 Mar 2013 06:10 PM PDT
Just a few moments ago, Apple released an update to Mountain Lion — OS X 10.8.3. The update, which has been in beta since December of 2012, brings quite a few new changes into the fold. The main people that will be happy with this update are Boot Camp users. First of all, Windows 8 is now supported with Boot Camp, which is obviously a big deal for those of you who dual boot your Macs. Secondly, Boot Camp now supports Macs with a 3TB drive. Check inside for more details on the release…(...) "Apple releases OS X 10.8.3" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Samsung unveils new Galaxy S4 handset Posted: 14 Mar 2013 05:10 PM PDT
Say what you will about Samsung, but the company has managed to distance itself from the other Android device makers to become Apple’s greatest competitor in the smartphone space. The two of them, in fact, account for a majority of all handset profits. So you can understand why we’ve been so interested in seeing Samsung’s new flagship handset, the Galaxy S4, which it just unveiled onstage at its New York-based Unpacked event. And as usual, we’ve put together a handy roundup of all of the highlights…(...) "Samsung unveils new Galaxy S4 handset" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| The first PSP emulator for iOS now plays games at 60FPS Posted: 14 Mar 2013 04:48 PM PDT A few days ago, we told you about PPSSPP — the first PSP emulator for iOS. While the initial screens and video looked promising, at the time, the frame-rate was really low due to some technical issues. Now, it appears that those technical issues — the lack of JIT compiling — have been ironed out, as new video has surfaced showing PPSSPP playing Wipeout pure at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second. Check out the video above, which showcases Wipeout Pure running at a silky smooth rate. Again, thanks to our friends for the heads up. Again, be sure to visit the official PPSSPP website for more information. "The first PSP emulator for iOS now plays games at 60FPS" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| EU watchdog tightens privacy rules governing mobile apps Posted: 14 Mar 2013 04:42 PM PDT
The Article 29, a watchdog comprised of the European Union’s top privacy protection groups, today issued a set of new recommendations aimed at app developers and tech giants that run the mobile application stores in the latest attempt to bring order to how your apps handle your private information. The new set of more detailed recommendations arrives following the recent EU probe into the privacy practices of Google and other tech firms. The United States Federal Trade Commission set out a similar set of guidelines last month so EU’s new recommendations could have serious ramifications on how Apple’s App Store, Google’s Play Store and other application stores operate…(...) "EU watchdog tightens privacy rules governing mobile apps" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple researching high-res iPhone camera with optical zoom Posted: 14 Mar 2013 04:04 PM PDT
Cameras with optical lenses frequently produce images superior to all-digital alternatives most often required in mobile phones. Now Apple appears to have found a hybrid approach permitting future iPhones and iPads to offer a high-resolution camera with an optical zoom lens, but not disrupt the devices’ slim lines. While many patented Apple inventions never see the light of day, iPhone photography buffs in particular will welcome Apple’s camera advancements, especially should the company decide to implement them on future iPhones and iPads. Additionally, the patented technology could even save money for the consumer electronics giant. In 2011, the company filed for a patent entitled “Digital camera with light splitter.” The iPhone or iPad camera includes a zoom lens with a moveable lens made possible by a cube which splits light into its component red, green and blue colors…(...) "Apple researching high-res iPhone camera with optical zoom" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to bring your Google Reader feeds over to Flipboard Posted: 14 Mar 2013 03:35 PM PDT
Some of us are adamant that a bright future lies ahead of RSS. Though the majority of my news discovery happens on Twitter and Facebook these days, I still rely on RSS feeds every now and then. In fact, you could say I am a regular Google Reader user. But with the impending shutdown of the service, loyal fans like myself have no other choice but find a new home for their feeds. Cody has put together a useful list of the ten most popular Reader alternatives and there’s also that upcoming Digg Reader app. People who happen to manage their news sources in the excellent Flipboard app can bring their Google Reader feeds quite easily, here’s how…(...) "How to bring your Google Reader feeds over to Flipboard" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPad 5 could charge via inductive Smart Cover, patent hints Posted: 14 Mar 2013 01:56 PM PDT
Apple seems to be working on a way to simplify the chore or recharging all of your iDevices. A new patent granted to the iPad and iPhone maker describes a Smart Cover that also recharges the device using induction. The patent, entitled “Integrated inductive charging in protective cover”, brings the convenience of a charging mat to the Smart Cover now used to protect your iPad screen. Meanwhile, the inductive technology could eliminate the tangle of wires now required to keep your iPhone, iPad, iPod and whatever other devices Apple has in the pipeline charged…(...) "iPad 5 could charge via inductive Smart Cover, patent hints" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘LandscapeVideos’ forces landscape mode when watching videos Posted: 14 Mar 2013 01:15 PM PDT
Don’t you just hate it when you’re watching a video, and it stays stuck it portrait mode due to the iPhone’s rotation lock being enabled? That’s incredibly annoying. LandscapeVideos is a tweak that’s been needed for a long time — it forces your phone into landscape mode when a video begins playing, regardless of your rotation lock status.(...) "‘LandscapeVideos’ forces landscape mode when watching videos" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Digg: we’re going to build a Google Reader replacement, starting today Posted: 14 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PDT
Digg, a social news service struggling for relevance in the age of Reddit and mobile apps that gather news, says it’s going to build its own RSS client. The company actually aimed to release such a software in the second half of 2013, but has now accelerated those plans after news of Google Reader’s demise. Digg’s Reader will make the Internet “a more approachable and digestible place.” It’s being built around modern web technologies, making it “fit the Internet of 2013.” Digg has pledged to rebuild the most popular Google Reader APIs so its Reader could sync with existing third-party clients and replicate the most popular Google Reader capabilities. Some form of integration with other social media sources like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit and Hacker News is also being mulled. This should be an exciting development for all you loyal Reader fans out there…(...) "Digg: we're going to build a Google Reader replacement, starting today" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Analyst: Apple would be ‘stupid’ not to release budget iPhone Posted: 14 Mar 2013 12:05 PM PDT
Many analysts have voiced their support for a rumored less-pricey iPhone which they hope will help Apple recover from market share losses in emerging markets, namely China, India, Brazil and Russia – all huge markets for handsets. BTIG’s Walter Piecyk goes further, calling Apple “stupid” if it doesn’t release said device before year’s end. By his own estimates, Apple could sell about 36.5 million less-pricey iPhones in fiscal 2014 for an additional $11 billion in revenue – and that’s after accounting for some inevitable cannibalization of the higher-priced iPhone models…(...) "Analyst: Apple would be ‘stupid’ not to release budget iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘Instahancer’ brings a bunch of new options to Instagram Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:50 AM PDT
Instahancer is a new jailbreak tweak that enhances the usability of the iPhone’s Instagram app. It does so in a vein similar to another recently released jailbreak tweak called InstaSave, a tweak primarily focused on saving photos from the service. While this tweak, too, focuses on saving Instagram photos, it attempts to justify the price premium with the addition of extra features like zooming, caption drafts, and the ability to copy direct URLs. Does Instahancer succeed in its endeavors? Take a look inside for the full scoop…(...) "‘Instahancer’ brings a bunch of new options to Instagram" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| YouTube Capture is now optimized for iPad Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:24 AM PDT
Google’s standalone YouTube video recording and uploading software, YouTube Capture, has been updated today to work natively on the iPad and iPad mini. Now a universal binary supporting all your iDevices natively, the program enables you to quickly capture a clip on your iPad, perform basic touch ups, type in some meta data and upload your work in full HD to YouTube. We’re not sure who in their right mind would want to record footage on a tablet, but editing and managing those clips surely feels much more natural on the iPad’s bigger canvas…(...) "YouTube Capture is now optimized for iPad" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple now offering refurbished 4th gen iPads and iPad minis Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:21 AM PDT
Good news today for folks looking to score a fourth gen iPad, or iPad mini, on the cheap. Apple has, for the first time, listed refurbished units of both of the tablets for sale on its website. The discounts aren’t significant—up to 9% off of minis, and 10% off of 4th-generation iPads, depending on the configuration—but they’re good enough to knock $50 off of some models…(...) "Apple now offering refurbished 4th gen iPads and iPad minis" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| CBS releases free iOS streaming app Posted: 14 Mar 2013 10:25 AM PDT
Eager to watch episodes of CSI or Survivor on your iPhone, iPod or iPad? Now you can, as CBC this morning released a major new streaming software which gives Apple’s iOS devices free access to the network’s popular shows like The Late Show with David Letterman, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Survivor, Catch NCIS, How I Met Your Mother, The Young and the Restless and Elementary. Some of the shows will stream via the app 24 hours after they air, but most of the shows are being offered eight days following their initial broadcast…(...) "CBS releases free iOS streaming app" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google breaks up mapping and commerce biz Posted: 14 Mar 2013 08:11 AM PDT
More major corporate changes happening at Google. After Andy Rubin yesterday stepped down as Android boss, The Wall Street Journal just reported (and Reuters corroborated) that the Internet giant is breaking up mapping and commerce unit, with Senior Vice President of Maps and Commerce Jeff Huber stepping aside. The two-part management shift at Google also saw some major shakeup of Google’s Android and Chrome OS teams. Google’s mapping business will be folded into the company’s search unit as part of these changes…(...) "Google breaks up mapping and commerce biz" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| TSMC allegedly finalizing Apple A7 chip designs Posted: 14 Mar 2013 07:42 AM PDT
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading independent semiconductor foundry, is reportedly finalizing production designs for Apple’s in-house engineered A7 processor expected to power a 2014 wave of iPhone, iPad and iPod upgrades. If a new supply chain report is anything to go by, the chip will be fabbed on TSMC’s 20-nanometer process technology, reportedly moving into risk production in May-June, with volume shipments expected in the first quarter of 2014. TSMC has long been speculated to enter Apple’s supply chain and become a manufacturer of the engine which powers iDevices. So far, Apple has fabbed all of its iDevice chips at Samsung’s plant in Austin, Texas. This is the first time TSMC has been reported as actually prepping to manufacture Apple’s next-gen A-series chip. Earlier this week, we heard that in addition to TSMC, Samsung and Intel are also vying for Apple chip contracts…(...) "TSMC allegedly finalizing Apple A7 chip designs" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How Apple are you? Infographic puts fanboys to the test Posted: 14 Mar 2013 04:30 AM PDT
Apple has long been known for its army of loyal followers. They use Macs and iPhones, and swear by them. And they constantly argue with Android and Windows users that their choice of platform is superior to theirs. You know, fanboys. But there’s more to being an Apple fanboy than just carrying around an iPhone, and scoffing at the competition. So to help separate the real ones from the fakes, the folks over at Mackeeper came up with this ‘How Apple are you?’ infographic…(...) "How Apple are you? Infographic puts fanboys to the test" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Seagate dominates the mobile storage competition with 1TB Wireless Plus Posted: 14 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT
After meeting with Seagate at CES, I was excited to get my paws on their new Wireless Plus, which is big brother to the recently retired and previously reviewed GoFlex Satellite. We all need our digital content on the go and, often, our iOS devices do not have enough room. I know my 16GB are carefully utilized on both iPad mini and iPhone. Toting around a Wi-Fi enabled 1TB Seagate drive prevents the need for choosing which media to bring along. Just drag and drop your media file to the Wireless Plus and walk out the door…(...) "Seagate dominates the mobile storage competition with 1TB Wireless Plus" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| China Mobile announces major LTE push ahead of rumored iPhone launch Posted: 14 Mar 2013 03:52 AM PDT
China Mobile announced today that it’s going to be spending a staggering $7 billion on its LTE network this year, setting the stage for what could be a late iPhone 5 launch. The carrier’s current network standard doesn’t properly support the popular popular handset. In fact, China Mobile—the largest wireless provider in the world by subscriber base—is one of the few remaining major carriers in the world that doesn’t offer Apple’s smartphone. But recent chatter indicates that there’s a good chance that could change this year…(...) "China Mobile announces major LTE push ahead of rumored iPhone launch" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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