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- AT&T issues statement on unlocking policy
- How to stop your iPhone from vibrating on tables
- Proposed bill would finally allow the use of iPads during takeoff
- DirectionBar adds a live compass to your iPhone Status bar
- Auxo designer posts new concept video for Lock screen toggles
- Social apps become the third highest App Store category in terms of revenue
- For Samsung, even March 2014 is too early for Galaxy S3 suit
- Judge orders Apple to reveal app review process
- Apple trailed 2012 tablet shipments in India – that is, if you counted phablets
- Apple rules the skies: 84% of in-flight Internet use comes from iDevices
- Apple wireless charging rumors abound again
- Apple said to be using Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC in upcoming budget iPhone
- New webstore offers all of your favorite Apple-related Kickstarter projects
- ‘SelectiveReading’ allows you to select who receives iMessage read receipts
| AT&T issues statement on unlocking policy Posted: 08 Mar 2013 05:17 PM PST
There’s been a lot of commotion lately regarding the recent expiration of a DMCA exemption that makes the unlocking of smartphones illegal. The people are talking about it, the government is talking about it, and the word is, it could lead to new legislation. Today, AT&T issued a statement on the topic, reassuring customers that the DMCA rule has no effect on its unlocking stance. The whole thing comes off as a bit garish, as no one was really worried about that in the first place. But it does offer clarity on their policy…(...) "AT&T issues statement on unlocking policy" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to stop your iPhone from vibrating on tables Posted: 08 Mar 2013 03:59 PM PST
Don’t you just hate it when you place your iPhone on a table, and notifications start going off? You get that annoying buzzing sound, which is the result of the vibration motor pulsating on the hard table surface. Wouldn’t it be awesome if your iPhone knew when it was laying on a flat surface, thus disabling the vibration? Well, that’s the premise behind MyVibe. MyVibe is a relatively new jailbreak tweak that’s available for $1.99 on Cydia’s BigBoss repo. Once installed there are quite a few options that can be configured using the tweak’s preference panel. Take a look inside for a video walkthrough showcasing how to use MyVibe, and why it may be beneficial for you.(...) "How to stop your iPhone from vibrating on tables" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Proposed bill would finally allow the use of iPads during takeoff Posted: 08 Mar 2013 02:46 PM PST
In 2011, the FAA green-lighted several commercial and charter airlines to replace their bulky, 50-page paper flight manuals with iPads. And last year, they expanded the rule to allow pilots to use their new tablets during all stages of flight. So why in the world are passengers still required to power down their electronics before takeoff? No one really knows. And that’s why Senator Claire McCaskill says she’s putting together a bill that would, by law, remove this silly restriction…(...) "Proposed bill would finally allow the use of iPads during takeoff" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| DirectionBar adds a live compass to your iPhone Status bar Posted: 08 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PST
Have you ever wanted to be able to quickly know what directions you’re heading to just by looking at your iPhone Status bar? Well, me neither, but I’m sure there is someone out there with a need for this new tweak by jailbreak dev Rud0lf77 called DirectionBar. As you might have guessed by now, DirectionBar adds a handy live compass to your Status bar. Simply pull out your iPhone from your pocket, hit the Home button to wake your device, and look for the little compass pointing to the North…(...) "DirectionBar adds a live compass to your iPhone Status bar" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Auxo designer posts new concept video for Lock screen toggles Posted: 08 Mar 2013 11:54 AM PST
Sentry, the designer behind Auxo, has been extremely busy this year. In addition to helping design one of the most popular jailbreak tweaks we’ve seen in a long time, he’s also posted a number of well-received iOS concept videos. And today, we’re adding another concept clip to the list. It’s entitled ‘iOS Lock Screen Toggles,’ and as you might have guessed, it showcases Sentry’s vision for a Lock screen tweak that offers users quick access to Settings toggles…(...) "Auxo designer posts new concept video for Lock screen toggles" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Social apps become the third highest App Store category in terms of revenue Posted: 08 Mar 2013 10:45 AM PST
Last year saw the rise of social networking apps. While not as dominant as games, apps such as Facebook, Twitter and Skype helped revenue for the category skyrocket nearly 90 percent, compared to the previous year. Likewise, social networking apps flew to third place on Apple’s App Store, behind only games and productivity. That’s a notable jump from 2011, when social apps ranked only twelveth. Revenues for the category on the App Store jumped 87 percent year-over-year in January 2013, with a 30 percent rise in monthly downloads now accounting for fiver percent of total downloads. On Google Play, social networking apps became the number one category, besides games, an app research firm announced Friday…(...) "Social apps become the third highest App Store category in terms of revenue" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| For Samsung, even March 2014 is too early for Galaxy S3 suit Posted: 08 Mar 2013 09:44 AM PST
After Apple last September filed a motion to add the then a few months old Galaxy S III to its ongoing patent lawsuit against Samsung, and six more Galaxies on Black Friday, it was reported that a trial in that patent infringement case had been scheduled for March 2014. Needless to say, by the time this suit wraps up, Samsung will have sold plenty of flagship devices included in the suit. Indeed, the Galaxy S III was introduced in May 2012. Samsung is now set to unveil its successor at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall as early as next week. But apparently even March 2014 is too early for Samsung as it now knows the hearings are postponed until it has a chance to exhaust appeals related to the $1.05 August 2012 verdict…(...) "For Samsung, even March 2014 is too early for Galaxy S3 suit" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Judge orders Apple to reveal app review process Posted: 08 Mar 2013 09:01 AM PST
Are reviewers of entries to Apple’s App Store being threatened with death? That is the implication lawyers for the iPhone maker gave a California federal court earlier this week. Despite the allegation, a judge overseeing a privacy lawsuit against Apple ordered the company to reveal how it reviews submitted apps, as well as condemned a three-month wait for internal documents. Today is the deadline for Apple to turn over to U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal its process for gathering documents it must submit to plaintiffs. Attorneys for the plaintiffs charge the firm with collecting location data of iPhone owners without their permission. Earlier this week, Grewal issued the order, writing he cannot rely on Apple to turn over documents first requested in November 2012…(...) "Judge orders Apple to reveal app review process" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple trailed 2012 tablet shipments in India – that is, if you counted phablets Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:20 AM PST
Many observers view India as the next China. There is huge potential waiting for the smart device player able to offer India’s mobile consumers a low-cost, prepaid product. In just the latest example of analysts scrambling for data to define the market, new research coming from India suggests an explosion of tablet sales – until you dig into the details. According to India-based CyberMedia Research, tablet shipments in the world’s second largest market rose to 3.11 million units by the end of 2012. Demand was particularly on fire during the last two quarters with around 1 million tablets shipping. Although Apple was reported in third-place behind Samsung and an Indian manufacturer, there’s a question of whether researchers counted tablets or a cross category of smartphones nicknamed ‘phablets’…(...) "Apple trailed 2012 tablet shipments in India – that is, if you counted phablets" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple rules the skies: 84% of in-flight Internet use comes from iDevices Posted: 08 Mar 2013 07:27 AM PST
In-flight Wi-Fi provider GoGo yesterday released an interesting infographic based on its real-world data on what devices passengers are using to access its service and what they are doing online. Apple’s iPhones and iPads dominated 2012 with a commanding 84 percent share, which sounds about right even if the figure is a bit higher than Apple’s other web usage stats. Android is gaining some ground in the air, so to speak, and in 2012 accounted for sixteen percent of in-flight Internet use, sharply up over just 3.2 percent in 2011. Apple’s share in 2011 was 96.8 percent so clearly the company lost some ground to Android. Five Apples for every Android on Gogo’s networks is in stark contrast to other surveys highlighting Android’s unit sales lead. Nonetheless, this is a real-world data point, therefore suggesting that either other market share estimates are inherently flawed or that Android-totting passengers are just not as fond of using their devices on a plane as their Apple peers are…(...) "Apple rules the skies: 84% of in-flight Internet use comes from iDevices" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple wireless charging rumors abound again Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:17 AM PST
Despite Apple’s traditional reluctance to implement wireless charging on iOS devices, the dream continues to live on. The notoriously unreliable DigiTimes, an Asian trade publication, has revive the rumor Friday morning, reporting that Apple is planing to implement the technology for its “flagship models” of smartphones in 2013. Unlike the Qi inductive charging method, an interface standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium for inductive electrical power transfer over distances of up to 4cm (1.6 inches), the iPhone maker is said to be working on its own wireless charging technology. At the very least, that does sound a lot like Apple…(...) "Apple wireless charging rumors abound again" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple said to be using Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC in upcoming budget iPhone Posted: 08 Mar 2013 02:30 AM PST
If Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and oh, I don’t know, about a dozen other outlets are to be believed, Apple is going to introduce a lower-cost iPhone this year. It’s said to feature a hybrid metal/plastic shell, and retail for less than $300. Outside of those few details, though, we know very little about the handset. But a new report out of China this morning allegedly has new intel on the device, claiming it will use a Qualcomm-made SoC and go into production next month…(...) "Apple said to be using Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC in upcoming budget iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New webstore offers all of your favorite Apple-related Kickstarter projects Posted: 08 Mar 2013 02:00 AM PST
Are you an iPhone or iPad user who’s always looking for cool new accessories? If so, you might be interested in knowing that there’s a new website out (well, it’s relaunching) that offers a range of Apple add-ons that aren’t typically sold in stores. The site, called BiteMyApple, is billed as a one-stop accessory shop for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac computers. And its entire inventory is filled with products that were once successful Kickstarter projects. More details after the fold…(...) "New webstore offers all of your favorite Apple-related Kickstarter projects" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘SelectiveReading’ allows you to select who receives iMessage read receipts Posted: 07 Mar 2013 08:13 PM PST
There have been some really great jailbreak tweaks released for iMessage lately. A few weeks ago, we talked about TypeStatus, which allows you to see incoming “now typing” notifications for ongoing iMessage conversations. Now, there’s SelectiveReading — a jailbreak tweak that lets you selectively send read receipts to specific contacts. I’ve always enjoyed the ability to send and receive read receipts between my iMessage friends. It gives both parties a peace of mind knowing that their message has been received and consumed. But I’ve always had a lingering beef with the feature as well. I never appreciated the fact that it was all or nothing with read receipts. That is to say, it was either enabled for everyone, or disabled for everyone, there was no middle ground. Again, the jailbreak community has stepped in to save the day. SelectiveReading makes a feature that I’ve always wanted to use, but didn’t because of its limitations, actually usable. Take a look inside as I divulge more details about this long awaited jailbreak tweak… (...) "‘SelectiveReading’ allows you to select who receives iMessage read receipts" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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