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- iOS 7 rumored to be running behind due to major UI refresh
- Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 04: Someone broke into the car
- Apple hired ex-Segway robotics whiz to possibly work on a ‘fantastic’ moonshot project
- Pod2g confirms evad3rs are not working on 6.1.3 jailbreak
- WSJ: Apple ramping up production for new iPhone this quarter
- Preview BlackBerry 10 on your iPhone now
- Eyeing the world’s #1 telco crown, AT&T signs up Verizon for joint Vodafone bid
- T-Mobile will update your unlocked iPhone with LTE and Visual Voicemail on April 5
- Wacom introduces new 1.85-inch Bamboo Stylus Mini
- ‘Pinnacle’ lets you easily navigate the Settings app menu structure
- Apple reportedly partnering with Barclays on Apple Store $99 T-Mobile iPhone 5
- 500px app updated with Flow for iPad and other improvements
- Spotify is now compatible with Ford’s SYNC AppLink vehicles
- Apple releases OS X 10.8.4 beta to developers
- USPTO again invalidates rubber-banding patent, Apple says not to worry
- Apple exploring custom iPhone hold messages with contextual ads
- Flurry finds phablets are ‘insignificant’ and a ‘fad’
- Apple off the hook as Chinese media approves of Tim Cook’s apology
- Apple’s EarPods trademark challenged by HearPod maker Randolph Divisions
- Funny or Die’s iSteve trailer hits the web
| iOS 7 rumored to be running behind due to major UI refresh Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:28 PM PDT
While we’ve heard plenty of chatter regarding the next-generation iPhone, we’ve heard next to nothing about the next version of iOS. Until today, that is. New information concerning iOS 7 popped up this afternoon in an interesting Branch thread. The conversation consisted of several well-known Apple Insiders, including iMore’s Rene Ritchie and Daring Fireball’s John Gruber. And according to their sources, iOS is set to receive a system-wide UI overhaul this year, if it ever gets finished…(...) "iOS 7 rumored to be running behind due to major UI refresh" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Let’s Talk Jailbreak – 04: Someone broke into the car Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:00 PM PDT
In our fourth episode of Let’s Talk Jailbreak, Sebastien and I discuss p0sixninja’s potential exploits for iOS7, being scared to install tweaks that might force a restore, biteSMS and iRealSMS, Sebastien’s trial run with f.lux, one of Jeff’s favorite sleeper jailbreak tweaks, finding a new iOS 6.1.2 device, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this… (...) "Let's Talk Jailbreak – 04: Someone broke into the car" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Apple hired ex-Segway robotics whiz to possibly work on a ‘fantastic’ moonshot project Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:52 PM PDT
It’s understandable a company of Apple’s stature is constantly on the lookout for the brightest minds in the industry. It also goes without saying that Apple, the world’s leading technology brand by both valuation and reputation, is constantly hiring all sorts of talented experts and scientists in various fields of expertise. But why on Earth would the iPhone maker hire a former robotics expert who helped invent the Segway personal transporter, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s favorite means of transportation? Bloomberg Businessweek in an eyebrow-raising article entitled “Apple and the Mysterious Case of the Missing Moonshot” suggests that John Morrell may have left his post at Yale University and joined Apple last year to participate in a “pretty fantastic” project…(...) "Apple hired ex-Segway robotics whiz to possibly work on a ‘fantastic’ moonshot project" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Pod2g confirms evad3rs are not working on 6.1.3 jailbreak Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:21 PM PDT
It’s been nearly two weeks now since Apple released iOS 6.1.3 that effectively killed the evasi0n jailbreak. It had a good run though, lasting for nearly 6 weeks, through 2 iOS software updates, and jailbroke close to 20 million devices. And it looks like that’s it for jailbreaks for a while. We had an inkling there wouldn’t be a 6.1.3 jailbreak released—it doesn’t make sense to burn exploits before iOS 7— and the evad3rs‘ pod2g just confirmed our suspicion on Twitter…(...) "Pod2g confirms evad3rs are not working on 6.1.3 jailbreak" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| WSJ: Apple ramping up production for new iPhone this quarter Posted: 02 Apr 2013 03:34 PM PDT
We’ve heard an unusual amount of chatter regarding the next generation iPhone over the past few months. Especially since the iPhone 5 just launched 6 months ago. But folks seem pretty certain that Apple’s next smartphone isn’t too far off. And a new report out this morning echoes that sentiment. Citing “people familiar with the device’s production,” The Wall Street Journal claims that Apple is ramping up production of its new iPhone this quarter ahead of a likely summer launch…(...) "WSJ: Apple ramping up production for new iPhone this quarter" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Preview BlackBerry 10 on your iPhone now Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:57 PM PDT
It looks as if BlackBerry, formerly know as Research in Motion, has managed to generate some respectable buzz around its brand new mobile operating system called BlackBerry 10. The Canadian mobile manufacturer has sold one million of its all-new BlackBerry Z10 smartphones which run the latest software and reported a fourth quarter profit of $98 million, the first positive earnings in quite a while. I wouldn’t write off BlackBerry yet and if you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about, the company has written a nice web app which lets you preview some of the key features of BlackBerry 10 right on your iPhone or Android device. Just fire up Safari on your iPhone and go to BlackBerry.com/glimpse for, well, a glimpse of BlackBerry 10…(...) "Preview BlackBerry 10 on your iPhone now" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Eyeing the world’s #1 telco crown, AT&T signs up Verizon for joint Vodafone bid Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:52 PM PDT AT&T and Verizon, the two leading U.S. wireless carriers by subscribers and revenue, have reportedly joined forces in a massive bid to acquire London-headquartered Vodafone, a multinational telco which operates networks in over 30 countries and has partner networks in over 40 additional countries. The transaction would easily dwarf the monumental AOL/Time Warner merger as Vodafone already is a huge corporation: it’s the world’s second-largest wireless carrier after China Mobile and commands 403 million subscribers worldwide. This compares to AT&T’s 107 million subscribers, Verizon’s 116 million customers and China Mobile’s 703 million subscribers. What’s really interesting is Vodafone’s existing U.S. partnership with Verizon Wireless: the nation’s leading telco is actually a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone where the former holds 55 percent ownership and the latter controls the remaining 45 percent ownership of the joint venture. As Europe has traditionally been Vodafone’s stronghold, the deal would give AT&T a long-rumored entree into the European market while Verizon would get to control its own destiny without oversight from Vodafone…(...) "Eyeing the world’s #1 telco crown, AT&T signs up Verizon for joint Vodafone bid" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| T-Mobile will update your unlocked iPhone with LTE and Visual Voicemail on April 5 Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:15 PM PDT
This is quite noteworthy. Following a jailbreak hack which purports to make your unlocked AT&T iPhone 5 (model A1428) work on T-Mobile's LTE by way of loading a custom carrier firmware, a new report claims the Deutsche Telekom-owned wireless carrier itself will be sending out a brand new Apple carrier update designed to officially enable T-Mobile’s LTE and Visual Voicemail, among other features, on unlocked GSM devices. The update is scheduled for delivery beginning April 5, a week ahead of T-Mobile’s official April 12 roll-out of its LTE-ready iPhone 5. The patch is good news for AT&T customers looking to jump ship as they won’t be required to buy a newly tweaked iPhone 5 model from T-Mobile in order to enjoy T-Mobile’s 4G LTE speeds. There’s more to know so go past the fold for full details…(...) "T-Mobile will update your unlocked iPhone with LTE and Visual Voicemail on April 5" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Wacom introduces new 1.85-inch Bamboo Stylus Mini Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:32 PM PDT
Who holds the title for the best iPad stylus is still up for debate. There are dozens to choose from, and it seems like everyone has their favorites. But there are a few frontrunners in the pack, and one of them is Wacom’s Bamboo Stylus. The Verge says the Bamboo is “the best stylus you can buy for your iPad,” and FiftyThree, the creators of paper, endorse it on their website. And today, Wacom has released a new version of the popular stylus: the Bamboo Mini…(...) "Wacom introduces new 1.85-inch Bamboo Stylus Mini" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘Pinnacle’ lets you easily navigate the Settings app menu structure Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:18 PM PDT Pinnacle is a new jailbreak tweak designed to peruse the menu structure of the Settings app using a simple tap and hold gesture. The tweak contains an option that allows you to immediately go back to the root of the Settings menu, or to select from a list of sub-menus. To use Pinnacle, simply tap and hold on the current menu’s back button. Obviously, a tweak like this is best suited for deep menu structures like you’ll find in the Settings app, but Pinnacle also works with any app that uses iOS’ stock chrome menu interface for navigation. I look at it as a different take on Ryan Petrich’s SwipeBack tweak.(...) "‘Pinnacle’ lets you easily navigate the Settings app menu structure" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple reportedly partnering with Barclays on Apple Store $99 T-Mobile iPhone 5 Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:49 PM PDT
Apple’s been experimenting with installment payments in emerging markets for some time now. For example, installment payments coupled with increased marketing helped quadruple Apple’s single-digit iPhone market share in India. And in China, the online Apple Store offers 1, 3, 6 and 12 payment installment options with no interest, thanks to Apple’s partnership with China Merchants Bank. That being said, in what appears to be another effort to improve its standing in the US market, Apple has reportedly partnered with Barclay’s to offer a no-interest option on T-Mobile iPhone 5 sales at Apple Stores…(...) "Apple reportedly partnering with Barclays on Apple Store $99 T-Mobile iPhone 5" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| 500px app updated with Flow for iPad and other improvements Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:38 PM PDT
Premium photo sharing site 500px made a big splash last fall when it finally launched a native app for the iPhone. And despite getting pulled from the App Store for a week in January, it’s managed to garner more than a million downloads. Today 500px has updated its iOS offering, bringing the app to version 2.1. The update includes a new Following and Followers list, so you can keep track of your network, performance improvements and adds the Flow feature to the iPad…(...) "500px app updated with Flow for iPad and other improvements" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Spotify is now compatible with Ford’s SYNC AppLink vehicles Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:30 PM PDT
We love Spotify here at iDB as much as the next guy. Personally speaking, I rarely buy music files these days from iTunes and instead choose to pay ten bucks a month to stream my music. And with approximately twenty million songs available for streaming, Spotify pretty much has me covered. With today’s update, the popular Swedish music startup has become more useful, especially should you happen to listen to music while driving (who doesn’t?) and own a Ford vehicle supporting the company’s SYNC AppLink solution. Just like BMW’s ConnectedDrive Apps platform, the AppLink platform from Ford allows iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices to run approved applications using the car’s steering wheel buttons, radio or voice commands…(...) "Spotify is now compatible with Ford's SYNC AppLink vehicles" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple releases OS X 10.8.4 beta to developers Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:30 AM PDT
The latest beta version of Apple’s desktop operating system — OS X 10.8.4 — has been released to developers. This new iteration of Mountain Lion is labeled as build 12E27, and thus far, details on what new features it contains are scarce. Like Apple often does with its desktop beta releases, it has asked developers to focus on specific aspects of the OS, those being Wi-Fi, Graphics Drivers and Safari. (...) "Apple releases OS X 10.8.4 beta to developers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| USPTO again invalidates rubber-banding patent, Apple says not to worry Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:42 AM PDT
Having rejected Apple’s iPad mini trademark application last week, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has now dealt another major blow to the iPhone maker. For the second time, USPTO has invalidated the key claim of Apple’s so-called rubber-banding patent, an iPhone feature which bounces the user interface when a user scrolls content past the end of a page. USPTO last October ruled the invention invalid. On the other hand, while this “final” decision certainly has more weight than the first, Apple still has a few options left until the ruling becomes truly final…(...) "USPTO again invalidates rubber-banding patent, Apple says not to worry" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple exploring custom iPhone hold messages with contextual ads Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:45 AM PDT
Everyone has been on hold. The irritatingly insincere messages about ‘your call is important to us’ followed by 1970s Muzak and advertising come-ons. A new patent granted to Apple may make your wait a bit more entertaining – if not productive – for iPhone owners. The patent outlines a way to display information that is contextually relevant to your phone call. But buried in the ties to your calendar, local weather and other data is a hook that could display personalized ads on your phone, akin to Google’s contextual ads…(...) "Apple exploring custom iPhone hold messages with contextual ads" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Flurry finds phablets are ‘insignificant’ and a ‘fad’ Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:45 AM PDT
There has been debate whether Apple should offer an iPhone with a larger screen, competing with Android selling what some have dubbed ‘phablets’ for spanning both phones and tablets. Now comes a well-known mobile research firm calling phablets just ‘a fad.’ In a note to mobile developers entitled “Size Matters for Connected Devices, Phablets Don’t,” analytics firm Flurry Monday said phablets comprise only a single-digit portion of devices compared to mid-size phones and large tablets, such as the iPhone and iPad…(...) "Flurry finds phablets are ‘insignificant’ and a ‘fad’" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple off the hook as Chinese media approves of Tim Cook’s apology Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:32 AM PDT
Pressured by the relentless crusade of state-owned media in China which have been dissing Apple in headlines for days over its warranty practices, Tim Cook yesterday issued an open letter. Published on Apple’s Chinese web site, the letter is basically a public apology addressed to the company’s customers and fans in the 1.33 billion people country, now Apple’s second-largest market. It’s done its job (for now) as the iPhone maker appears to have earned back the media’s respect in China. The same major print and broadcast media that have been bad mouthing Apple throughout last week over its supposedly “unparalleled arrogance” is now singing praise to the company, with the country’s Foreign Ministry officially approving Apple’s apology…(...) "Apple off the hook as Chinese media approves of Tim Cook’s apology" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple’s EarPods trademark challenged by HearPod maker Randolph Divisions Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:42 AM PDT
When you have a few hundred million in walking around money and are worth more than any company on the planet, you become a magnet for lawsuits. That’s the lesson Apple is learning as the iPhone maker fields increasing numbers of trademark infringement legal cases. The latest: a hearing aid maker claims Apple’s EarPods sounds just too much like its HearPod. Randolph Divisions filed the lawsuit against Apple in Hawaii District Court. According to the company, it registered the ‘HearPod’ trademark in 2007, years before the smartphone maker unveiled in 2012 its EarPods for the iPhone 5. Win or lose, at least Apple’s legal team gets a trip to Honolulu to argue the case…(...) "Apple’s EarPods trademark challenged by HearPod maker Randolph Divisions" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Funny or Die’s iSteve trailer hits the web Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:19 AM PDT
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