iDownloadBlog.com |
- What you need to know about Apple’s tweaked A1428 iPhone 5
- Quickly enable the Passcode on your device with TapTapPass
- Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 03: What type of socks are you wearing?
- IDC: Apple within spitting distance of Samsung in smart connected devices
- Capcom puts some games on 99-cent Easter sale
- Quick review: Handy Photo for iPhone and iPad
- Bluelounge releases Mika, one stand to rule them all
- Apple to triple retail presence in India by 2015, own stores still improbable
- T-Mobile finally lands the iPhone: available April 12, $99 upfront
- Munster pops Apple hype balloon: no new gizmos until June’s iPhone 5S launch
- Apple.com is the world’s eighth most popular web property
- Logitech unveils colorful new Keyboard Folios for iPad and iPad mini
- Apple envisions multitouch gestures on blank screens
- MechWarrior explodes onto iPhone
| What you need to know about Apple’s tweaked A1428 iPhone 5 Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:26 PM PDT
Earlier today, the nation’s fourth-largest wireless carrier T-Mobile USA annuounced it will start officially selling Apple’s iPhone on April 12. And in dropping annual contracts in favor of monthly installments, the telco unveiled the new Simple Choice Plan and LTE coverage in seven major U.S. cities. Additional details trickled in post-announcement and one particular tidbit has immediately captured our attention: Apple has actually troubled to re-tool the AT&T iPhone 5 for the Deutsche Telekom-owned carrier. The re-jigged hardware now supports T-Mobile’s Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) bandwidths, but the change in turn has affected existing AT&T customers who plan on switching to T-Mobile. Full details are right after the break…(...) "What you need to know about Apple’s tweaked A1428 iPhone 5" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Quickly enable the Passcode on your device with TapTapPass Posted: 26 Mar 2013 05:21 PM PDT
By default, it takes you at least 6 steps to enable your device’s Passcode from your Home screen. You have to launch the Settings app, navigate through a couple of screens to the Passcode Lock window, and set it up. While this process is just fine for folks who keep their iOS devices Passcode-protected at all times, it’s fairly tedious for those that only enable the security feature every once in a while. Luckily, there’s TapTapPass…(...) "Quickly enable the Passcode on your device with TapTapPass" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 03: What type of socks are you wearing? Posted: 26 Mar 2013 04:33 PM PDT
Welcome to episode 3 of Let’s Talk Jailbreak. In this episode, Sebastien and I discuss iOS 6.1.3, Apple’s perception of jailbreakers, the previous week’s jailbreak tweaks, how we met, a sleeper jailbreak tweak, an update on the progress of the podcast, and much more. Like last week, this week’s episode again takes into account some of your suggestions. For instance, some of you will be happy to find a brief introduction to the podcast. Take a look inside for the iTunes links, direct download links, and more.(...) "Let's Talk Jailbreak – 03: What type of socks are you wearing?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| IDC: Apple within spitting distance of Samsung in smart connected devices Posted: 26 Mar 2013 03:28 PM PDT
Research firm IDC today shared an interesting data point which again reminds us that the mobile game has pretty much come down to the epic fight for supremacy between California-based Apple and Seoul-headquartered Samsung group. Combined shipments of desktop and notebook PCs, tablets and smartphones rose to 378 million units in the fourth quarter of 2012, accounting for $168 billion in quarterly sales. One particular data point has piqued our interest: thanks to the (sarcasm alert) “disappointing” iPhone 5 and “overpriced” iPad mini, Apple closed the gap with the South Korean giant, having accounted for a 20.3 percent unit share versus 21.2 percent for its rival. And, of course, when you narrow down the analysis to just revenues, Apple’s high-margin business has allowed the company to pull in the market-leading 30.7 percent revenue versus 20.4 percent revenue share for Samsung. In other words, nearly one out of every three dollars spent on desktop/notebook PCs, smartphones and tablets in Q4 2012 went to Apple, with Samsung taking one out of each five bucks…(...) "IDC: Apple within spitting distance of Samsung in smart connected devices" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Capcom puts some games on 99-cent Easter sale Posted: 26 Mar 2013 02:23 PM PDT
If you’re looking for bargain deals on iPhone and iPad games ahead of Easter, the Japanese games maker Capcom has you covered. The company has reduced some of its popular iOS titles down to the 99-cent price point, including several installments in its Street Fighter series and Mega Man X, a nice arcade-quality action platformer with crisp Retina graphics. Capcom does not specify when the promotion will end so best thing you act now if you’re a fan of these games…(...) "Capcom puts some games on 99-cent Easter sale" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Quick review: Handy Photo for iPhone and iPad Posted: 26 Mar 2013 12:15 PM PDT Sebastien and I share a passion for iPhone photography so when he asked me to take a look at Handy Photo the other day, I was overly excited. So what does this new photography app does that your favorite software can’t? How about AntiCrop and TouchRetouch, two interesting features that work a lot like content-aware fill in Photoshop? Or, perhaps you’ll be impressed by the ability to perform complex touch ups and work with 36-megapixel images (not a typo)? The promo video is a bit cheesy and heavy on superlatives, but it does a nice job highlighting key features of this handy program. I’ve included more info and a few screenies after the break…(...) "Quick review: Handy Photo for iPhone and iPad" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Bluelounge releases Mika, one stand to rule them all Posted: 26 Mar 2013 11:45 AM PDT
It is almost redundant for me to begin another article expressing my love affair with quality iOS device stands, but, for the sake of tradition, allow my introduction sentence to lend credence to my lust. Bluelounge announced today, their newest product, the Mika, which is a simple stand for iPad, but strong enough to hold a full size MacBook. Thanks to a buddy at Bluelounge, I was able to get my hands on one for review prior to the announcement…(...) "Bluelounge releases Mika, one stand to rule them all" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple to triple retail presence in India by 2015, own stores still improbable Posted: 26 Mar 2013 11:15 AM PDT
After realizing India’s potential, Apple is now acting to catch up with rival Samsung. The latest sign of Apple’s new-found interest: a Tuesday report claiming the iPhone maker plans to open 200 exclusive stores in the country, tripling the number of locations now available to India’s mobile consumers. The push into retailing for Apple reportedly includes importing suppliers to help local franchisers adopt the iconic sleek glass design of other locations selling iPhones, iPads and other devices from the Cupertino firm. Apple’s retail efforts follow a turn-around in iPhone sales marked by direct-to-consumer sales and other marketing adjustments…(...) "Apple to triple retail presence in India by 2015, own stores still improbable" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| T-Mobile finally lands the iPhone: available April 12, $99 upfront Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:49 AM PDT
As expected, T-Mobile USA announced at its “Uncarrier” event in New York that it’s finally become the official distributor of the iPhone, six years after Apple announced its game-changing smartphone. The company will start offering the iconic device April 12 and has confirmed it’ll work on its LTE network, which also formally launched on Tuesday. The iPhone 5, of course, also supports T-Mobile’s speedy HSPA+ covering 225 million people in 229 metropolitan areas. Unlike AT&T, Verizon and Sprint – or most of the world’s carriers for that matter – the Deutsche Telekom-owned wireless telco will sell Apple’s device contract-free, tapping its previously mulled monthly installments in another uncharacteristic industry practice. “We’re canceling our membership to the Wireless Carrier Club,” CEO John Legere quipped at the presser. Specifically, per T-Mobile’s press release, you’ll be paying $99.99 upfront to get an entry-level 16GB iPhone 5, without ever having to put your signature on a two-year service contract. The rest of the device’s unsubsidized price will be recovered through installment plans requiring you to drop an additional $20 over the next 24 months. Quickly, do the math in your head: under these terms, the iPhone 5 will set you back $580 in total, a nice $69 saving over the unlocked $649 iPhone 5 on Apple’s web store…(...) "T-Mobile finally lands the iPhone: available April 12, $99 upfront" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Munster pops Apple hype balloon: no new gizmos until June’s iPhone 5S launch Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:20 AM PDT
In a note to his clients, Munster walked a fine line, laying out some uncomfortable numbers for a company that hasn’t reported negative figures in a decade. Along the way, he also tested the waters of delayed gratification during a time investors appear more like strung-out addicts accustom to quarter after quarter of mind-blowing revenue from Apple…(...) "Munster pops Apple hype balloon: no new gizmos until June’s iPhone 5S launch" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple.com is the world’s eighth most popular web property Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:02 AM PDT
Research firm comScore today issued a new survey of the world’s top web properties. Apple.com, which comScore ranked the world’s eleventh most-popular web site last year, climbed to the #8 slot, reflecting the growing popularity of Apple gadgets in the post-Jobs era. Matter of fact the Apple.com web site recorded a 54 percent increase in the number of hits compared to last year. That’s a significant difference versus a 38 percent average gain for the top 100 measured web properties and the largest increase in the top ten rankings. It should be noted that the web analytics company now finally includes both hits from desktop as well as mobile devices. Go past the fold for the full breakdown…(...) "Apple.com is the world’s eighth most popular web property" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Logitech unveils colorful new Keyboard Folios for iPad and iPad mini Posted: 26 Mar 2013 07:35 AM PDT Logitech today launched two new interesting accessories for your iPad: the Keyboard Folio and Keyboard Folio Mini. As the names suggest, the former is for your full-size 9.7-inch iPad and the latter is for its little brother, the 7.9-inch iPad mini. These act as both a protective cover which attaches to your device magnetically and a physical Bluetooth-enabled keyboard with custom iPad shortcuts. Additionally, a hands-free flip stand props up your device in two comfortable viewing angles…(...) "Logitech unveils colorful new Keyboard Folios for iPad and iPad mini" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple envisions multitouch gestures on blank screens Posted: 26 Mar 2013 07:08 AM PDT
Apple Tuesday was granted an intriguing multitouch patent with a wrinkle: no screen display necessary. Instead of glancing down at your iPod during a workout to adjust the volume or skip past an annoying track, you simply touch the screen. The patent, first filed in 2009, opens up a number of potential benefits, including extending battery life. Rather than your iPod nano’s screen displaying controls such as sliders, Apple envisions devices accepting multitouch user input even when a screen itself is blank. Not only would this open the potential for eliminating hardware controls, but the technology may also become part of everyday devices ranging from your iPhone, iWatch or even iGlasses, should Apple decide to compete with Google…(...) "Apple envisions multitouch gestures on blank screens" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| MechWarrior explodes onto iPhone Posted: 26 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT
Growing up in the 90′s provided the extreme advantage of spending late nights in front of Mech Warrior 2. Aside from King’s Quest V, Mech Warrior 2 is one of the few PC games I ever completed from start to finish. When we were contacted by Personae Studios to review their newest build of MechWarrior: Tactical Command, I had no hesitations to agree. Moving from a FPS console and desktop option to RTS, the iOS Mech Warrior experience will be appreciated by MechWarrior fans, old and new…(...) "MechWarrior explodes onto iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
We’ve chided Piper Jaffray’s well-known resident Apple analyst Gene Munster for his 
| You are subscribed to email updates from iDownloadBlog.com To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
