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- Gridlock updated for iOS 6
- Skype updated with all new calling experience
- Phil Schiller tweets link to Android-slamming mobile malware report
- Meet the GLAS.t Slim, a thinner and lighter glass screen protector for iPhone 5
- Facebook unveils revamped News Feed, will start rolling out in coming weeks
- Google releases ‘Field Trip,’ a new location discovery app for iOS
- Lowball royalty offers said to be causing delay in Apple’s streaming music service
- The fantastic Fantastical update hits the iPhone, we go hands-on
- ‘ActivityAction’ lends quick access to your favorite iOS URL schemes
- Apple prevails in UK’s Samsung 3G suit
- Apple exploring ways of letting users loan and resell “used” iTunes purchases
- Legislation to legalize cell phone unlocking looms
- The original Angry Birds game goes free for the first time on iOS
- Apple (again) mulling shifting production of iPhone and iPad chips to Intel
- Nokia files brief in support of Apple’s bid to ban Samsung products
- The VersaCover for iPad mini knows when to hold or fold
- Apple looking to bolster its iOS vehicle integration team
- Comic time: Google Glass vs. Apple iWatch
- PanoPerfect moves to the iPad and adds web galleries
- Get rid of those pesky app icon badges with Clear Badges
| Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:19 PM PST
Gridlock 2.0 was released just moments ago, and it brings iOS 6.x support in tow. Gridlock is a tweak that’s very popular among jailbreakers, because it gives users the ability to rearrange their app icons using a simple drag and drop action. Normally, iOS prevents users from organizing app icons in any way but in a linear manner. With Gridlock, you can easily leave blank spaces between app icons. In my opinion, Gridlock is best served when mixed with iOS themes, and jailbreak widgets like Dashboard X. Whatever the case may be, you’ll likely enjoy the sense of freedom that you get from using Gridlock.(...) "Gridlock updated for iOS 6" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Skype updated with all new calling experience Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:51 PM PST
Good news today for all of you Skype users out there. The video-chatting service released a solid update for both its iPhone and iPad applications this morning with some UI changes, and other improvements. Those improvements include a fix that makes one-on-one chats [finally] show up in correct order, and the ability to quickly dismiss your recent chats as ‘read.’ But the star of the update is the new calling UI…(...) "Skype updated with all new calling experience" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Phil Schiller tweets link to Android-slamming mobile malware report Posted: 07 Mar 2013 01:47 PM PST
Phil Schiller, although probably the most active Twitter user of the Apple executive team, doesn’t tweet much. And when he does, it’s usually generic things like “new Flipboard app for iPhone is very nice,” or “way to go Giants!!!” But the Worldwide Marketing SVP switched things up a bit this morning, tweeting out a very deliberate link to a new mobile malware report by F-Labs that slams Android for its malware issues, telling folks to “be safe out there…”(...) "Phil Schiller tweets link to Android-slamming mobile malware report" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Meet the GLAS.t Slim, a thinner and lighter glass screen protector for iPhone 5 Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:30 PM PST
I have a hard time hiding my love for the GLAS.t family of screen protectors for one simple reason: I just think they’re the best. A few months ago I reviewed the GLAS.t, which I believed was the best screen protector for iPhone 5, but things just got even better! The fine folks over at SGP sent me their new GLAS.t Slim for iPhone 5 for review. I’ve been sporting it for a little over a week now and I’m here to give you a quick review of the product…(...) "Meet the GLAS.t Slim, a thinner and lighter glass screen protector for iPhone 5" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Facebook unveils revamped News Feed, will start rolling out in coming weeks Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:07 PM PST
As expected, Facebook has unveiled a revamped News Feed today. The refresh, which the company says was ‘mobile-inspired,’ will significantly change the way the personalized stream is displayed on your desktop, smartphone and tablet. Changes include larger images and videos, the introduction of sub feeds, which will allow you to separate the different content that appears in your feed, and a much more organized interface. More details and a video after the fold…(...) "Facebook unveils revamped News Feed, will start rolling out in coming weeks" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google releases ‘Field Trip,’ a new location discovery app for iOS Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:06 AM PST
Google has added another new app to its massive library of iOS offerings today. Previously reserved for Android users, Field Trip is a location discovery app, built to help you find local points of interest. The app is billed as a way to help you “discover thousands of interesting places and experiences” that fall under a number of categories including places and events, food and drinks, and more…(...) "Google releases ‘Field Trip,’ a new location discovery app for iOS" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Lowball royalty offers said to be causing delay in Apple’s streaming music service Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:47 AM PST
Multiple reports are out this morning, claiming that the reason we haven’t seen Apple’s streaming music service—which was expected to launch as early as Q1 of this year—yet is due to negotiation woes with record labels. As usual, the problem stems from money. Apparently Apple is only offering the labels half of the royalty rate that they are receiving from Pandora. And the service could be delayed until the summer, or possibly longer…(...) "Lowball royalty offers said to be causing delay in Apple’s streaming music service" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| The fantastic Fantastical update hits the iPhone, we go hands-on Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:09 AM PST
I’m a long time fan of Fantastical, a tremendously useful and well-designed calendar and to-do software for the Mac from Flexibits. Therefore, it goes without saying that I was tingling with expectation after the team had teased an iPhone experience in early-November 2012. And now, less than three months since its iPhone debut, developers Thursday pushed the first major update. It’s a must-have as it addresses a few omissions while expanding on core functionality with some nice enhancements that will admittedly boost your productivity. These include time zone support, multiple event alerts, even faster natural language parsing, handy user interface tweaks and of course “staggering number of other improvements, parser enhancements, and bug fixes.” If you’re a fan of the app, we’ve got you covered with detailed observations of what’s new and how the changes affect your daily workflow…(...) "The fantastic Fantastical update hits the iPhone, we go hands-on" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘ActivityAction’ lends quick access to your favorite iOS URL schemes Posted: 07 Mar 2013 08:51 AM PST
ActivityAction is a work in progress jailbreak tweak that serves as a plugin to Action Menu. Its purpose is to allow you to create custom actions for any app on your iDevice, which supports URL schemes. A URL scheme is an essential way for iOS apps to communicate with other apps in iOS. Many apps feature URL schemes, though this isn’t something generally advertised as a major feature to the public. ActivityAction allows you to create specific actions for any app that utilizes these schemes, making it a potentially powerful plugin for Action Menu. Want to see how it all works? Take a look inside for the full video walkthrough and explanation.(...) "‘ActivityAction’ lends quick access to your favorite iOS URL schemes" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple prevails in UK’s Samsung 3G suit Posted: 07 Mar 2013 08:39 AM PST
The company had alleged Apple did not pay royalties to use its 3G wireless technology patents in the iPhone…(...) "Apple prevails in UK’s Samsung 3G suit" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple exploring ways of letting users loan and resell “used” iTunes purchases Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:26 AM PST
In a world of digital media, ranging from e-books to movies and music, consumers have often questioned the difficulty of loaning or selling their originally purchased items. In an exciting development, Apple has now developed a way to transfer digital content while also protecting the rights of the publisher. In three patent applications filed in 2011 and 2012, Apple outlines a method similar to selling a house by transferring ownership of the front door keys, only for iTunes purchases. Driven by digital rights management (DRM), the process gives owners of apps, e-books, music and other digital items rights to loan and resell “used” items to other people…(...) "Apple exploring ways of letting users loan and resell “used” iTunes purchases" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Legislation to legalize cell phone unlocking looms Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:22 AM PST
After the White House last week weighed in on the still illegal cell phone unlocking in the United States, drawing responses from carriers, The Library of Congress and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden announced on Twitter yesterday his proposal of a new bill dubbed the Wireless Device Independence Act to ensure that owners of mobile phones are allowed to bypass copy protection and unlock their devices without being scrutinized as criminals. Arguing “it’s a freedom issue”, the Senator confirms the bill seeks to amend a section of the United States Code covering the circumvention of copyright protection systems. A few other lawmakers voiced their support for unlocking as well, having announced plans to introduce legislation to make the practice legal again…(...) "Legislation to legalize cell phone unlocking looms" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| The original Angry Birds game goes free for the first time on iOS Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:33 AM PST
It appears as if Angry Birds maker Rovio is changing strategy lately and switching away from paid downloads to free ones. Having briefly experimented with a massive 99-cent sale of its iPad titles last month and adding free, ad-supported downloads to its puzzler Amazing Alex, today the company has made the game that started it all – the original Angry Birds - free for the first time ever on Apple’s mobile platform. Unlike free Angry Birds downloads on Android, this one doesn’t come with in-app advertisements and Rovio also has added 15 new levels to keep you going…(...) "The original Angry Birds game goes free for the first time on iOS" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple (again) mulling shifting production of iPhone and iPad chips to Intel Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:35 AM PST
A report Wednesday revives the old rumor that the world’s leading chip maker, Intel, is working on a strategic deal to manufacture processors that power Apple’s iPhones, iPads and iPods. What’s different this time around, though, is the timing: Intel’s CEO Paul Otellini is on his way out and with CEO search still underway, the semiconductor giant could be poised to take its relationship with Apple to the next level. The gist of the report is that Apple could contract Intel as a foundry, meaning the chip giant would tap its world-class manufacturing expertise to produce iPhone and iPad processors, as designed in-house by Apple, rather than persuade Tim Cook & Co. into adopting Intel’s own mobile Atom x86 chip architecture, which hasn’t made much inroads yet…(...) "Apple (again) mulling shifting production of iPhone and iPad chips to Intel" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Nokia files brief in support of Apple’s bid to ban Samsung products Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PST
Since Apple won its monumental case against Samsung in California last fall, things haven’t really been going its way. Its billion dollar settlement has been nearly cut in half, and its request to ban Samsung’s infringing products has been denied. But it appears that Nokia, of all companies, has been watching the case closely. And according to a new report, it has filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on behalf of Apple, claiming that Judge Koh got it all wrong…(...) "Nokia files brief in support of Apple’s bid to ban Samsung products" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| The VersaCover for iPad mini knows when to hold or fold Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:33 AM PST
Personally, I am not fond of folding, origami-sytle cases for iPad. Yet, there are a decent amount of them on the market. You know them. They have a folding back that props your iPad in any number of different angles to increase or decrease the viewing angle. Big deal. Up until now, I have never given an origami case a glance. In fact, sometimes I refuse to review them, but I had a hard time telling Moshi ‘no’ for their VersaCover. Finding myself happily surprised, look past the fold to see if these cases are the right fit for you…(...) "The VersaCover for iPad mini knows when to hold or fold" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple looking to bolster its iOS vehicle integration team Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:33 AM PST
This is pretty interesting. A series of new job listings have been discovered on Apple’s website, calling for applicants to fill a variety of positions related to iOS device integration with in-car stereos. The listings are particularly relevant, given this week’s report that Ferrari and Apple are in talks to “broaden their partnership.” Could Apple be looking to get into the in-car entertainment space?(...) "Apple looking to bolster its iOS vehicle integration team" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Comic time: Google Glass vs. Apple iWatch Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:14 AM PST
Joy of Tech last month posted a pretty comical take on the iWatch rumors. My favorite bit: it’s a walkie-talkie with a direct line to Jony Ive’s secret laboratory, Dick Tracy style. Earlier today, they weighed in on the inevitable comparison between the iWatch and Google’s Glass. Putting aside for a moment the fact that one is the real product (Glass) while the other is vaporware (at least for now), both are futuristic wearable computers we’re supposed to wear on us in public. Check out the comic included past the fold and meet us in comments… (...) "Comic time: Google Glass vs. Apple iWatch" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| PanoPerfect moves to the iPad and adds web galleries Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:00 AM PST
Since our first look at PanoPerfect for the iPhone, it has become more widely accepted as a great way to share only panoramic photographs. I am a big fan of the ability to take panoramic photos with my iPhone and it only makes sense that HalfPeeled provides a great new way to view and share them. As featured in the App Store’s “New and Noteworthy” section, PanoPerfect lands for the iPad and boasts a new web browsing feature…(...) "PanoPerfect moves to the iPad and adds web galleries" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Get rid of those pesky app icon badges with Clear Badges Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:31 AM PST
When it comes to getting rid of those little red bubbles that hover over your app icons, there’s been no shortage of options in Cydia. Let’s see, there was BadgeClear, BadgeRemover and No Badges, to name a few. But unfortunately, most of these tweaks either haven’t been updated for iOS 6 or cost money, making them non-options for a lot of folks. And that’s where the new jailbreak package Clear Badges comes in…(...) "Get rid of those pesky app icon badges with Clear Badges" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
Apple scored another legal victory against rival Samsung. In a UK court, a judge Wednesday ruled that the iPhone maker does not infringe patents held by the South Korean-based Android smartphone manufacturer. The court’s decision marks more than two-dozen failed attempts by Samsung to claim it is owed royalties on standard-essential patents.
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