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• Hipstamatic Oggl makes social photography fun again
• TextExpander 2 for iOS is out with new features and improvements
• Xbox One unveiled: Apple should be worried
• Apple posts opening statements from Senate hearing on tax evasion
• Let’s Talk Jailbreak 11: Doing just dandy
• Intel hires former Apple exec to head ‘smart devices’ team
• Pinterest update introduces more useful pins
• Apple to add system-wide Vimeo and Flickr support in iOS 7
• Badger lets users view unread notifications by tapping the app icon badge
• Apple remains most valuable brand
• ZAGG launches backlit Cover and Folio iPad mini keyboards
• Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the witness table at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill
• Water-resistant iPhone 6 concept envisions wireless charging, notification LEDs and more
• Consumer Reports ranks Galaxy S4 its new top-rated smartphone
• Create shortcuts for up to 7 of your favorite apps with SubIc0ns
• Add handy information tiles to your device’s Lock screen with LS Squares

Hipstamatic Oggl makes social photography fun again Posted: 21 May 2013 06:24 PM PDT As you probably already know, we love iPhone photography. If there is an app for it, we will probably try it. If there is a camera-related accessory, we will probably get our hands on it eventually. We especially love to share our snapshots in any way possible. We aren't shy with our pictures. Oggl is Hipstamatic's new social networking app for the iPhone that allows users to share their hyper-filtered photo creations with others in a supercharged version of Instagram. You can only participate after you've been invited, but don't worry. The cool kids at Hipstamatic are not elitist. If they let me in, they'll let anyone in…(...) Read the rest of Hipstamatic Oggl makes social photography fun again "Hipstamatic Oggl makes social photography fun again" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

TextExpander 2 for iOS is out with new features and improvements Posted: 21 May 2013 04:07 PM PDT Fans of Smile’s TextExpander, the app that allows you to type lengthy words or phrases using text shortcuts, will be happy to hear that version 2 is out for iOS. The update includes a number of new features and improvements, and brings the mobile app more in line with its highly-regarded Mac sibling…(...) Read the rest of TextExpander 2 for iOS is out with new features and improvements "TextExpander 2 for iOS is out with new features and improvements" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Xbox One unveiled: Apple should be worried Posted: 21 May 2013 03:45 PM PDT Today’s the new Xbox day. After Sony on February 20 revealed its PlayStation 4 without actually showing anything in way of the hardware, the Windows giant during a special event at its Redmond headquarters announced a next-generation Xbox console dubbed the Xbox One. The system is billed as an “all-in-one entertainment system” which promises to "put you at the center of a new generation of the living room." Key features include a built-in Blu-ray drive, Skype, voice input and live TV functionality, the new gamepad and an enhanced Kinect camera sensor with 1080p resolution. On the surface, the device appears to pack in more advanced features than Sony’s PS4 while sporting useful set-top box functionality. Digging deeper, the One wants to replace your Apple TV, Roku, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation and any similar box by becoming the only box your TV set really needs. And yes, it indeed has what it takes to become the center of your living room. Go past the fold for the full breakdown…(...) Read the rest of Xbox One unveiled: Apple should be worried "Xbox One unveiled: Apple should be worried" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple posts opening statements from Senate hearing on tax evasion Posted: 21 May 2013 03:12 PM PDT Apple CEO Tim Cook, along with the company’s finance boss Peter Oppenheimer and Tax Operations head Phillip Bullock, earlier this morning took the witness table at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill to face U.S. senators who grilled the three men on Apple’s offshore tax practices. This also means today was the day many Apple bloggers got to become experts on tax reform. We live-blogged the whole thing, but if you had better things to do than sift through the back and forth between Apple execs and senators John McCain and Carl Levin, Apple’s got you covered. Right on cure, the Cupertino firm has published Cook and Oppenheimer's opening statements that detail its now widely reported stance on a comprehensive U.S. corporate tax code reform…(...) Read the rest of Apple posts opening statements from Senate hearing on tax evasion "Apple posts opening statements from Senate hearing on tax evasion" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Let’s Talk Jailbreak 11: Doing just dandy Posted: 21 May 2013 01:27 PM PDT Let’s Talk Jailbreak lives on with its original name! Join Sebastien and Jeff as they talk about their post-iTunes life, Saurik’s new Android interests, restoring an iPhone to stock using SemiRestore, uninstalling Velox, and of course, some of the top jailbreak tweaks from the last week. It’s an interesting look into all things jailbreak. Don’t miss it. (...) Read the rest of Let’s Talk Jailbreak 11: Doing just dandy "Let’s Talk Jailbreak 11: Doing just dandy" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Intel hires former Apple exec to head ‘smart devices’ team Posted: 21 May 2013 12:58 PM PDT Since turning down the opportunity to manufacture chips for the original iPhone, Intel has had problems breaking into the mobile industry. Go ahead, try to name a smartphone or tablet that has one of Intel’s processor inside. But that doesn’t mean it’s giving up. In its latest move to try to break into the mobile space, Intel has hired former Apple VP Mike Bell to head up a new ‘smart devices’ team, a group tasked with turning cool technology into products…(...) Read the rest of Intel hires former Apple exec to head ‘smart devices’ team "Intel hires former Apple exec to head ‘smart devices’ team" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Pinterest update introduces more useful pins Posted: 21 May 2013 12:28 PM PDT Just a week ago, the Pinterest app in a major update gained a handful of new features and improvements like push notifications, user mentions and search suggestions, to name a few. Today, another update has gone live on the App Store, bringing additional improvements related to Pinterest’s new look. Specifically, your pins now have more info like pricing, availability, ingredients and movie ratings. More on that right after the break…(...) Read the rest of Pinterest update introduces more useful pins "Pinterest update introduces more useful pins" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple to add system-wide Vimeo and Flickr support in iOS 7 Posted: 21 May 2013 12:01 PM PDT Details regarding iOS 7 are still fairly scarce, despite the fact that WWDC is just a few weeks away. Apple has said that it will be previewing its next-generation mobile operating system at its annual developer conference next month. We do know a few things though. Most of the rumors suggest iOS 7 will feature a UI overhaul, in favor of a much flatter design. And according to a new report, Apple will also be beefing up social ties with Vimeo and Flickr integration…(...) Read the rest of Apple to add system-wide Vimeo and Flickr support in iOS 7 "Apple to add system-wide Vimeo and Flickr support in iOS 7" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Badger lets users view unread notifications by tapping the app icon badge Posted: 21 May 2013 09:28 AM PDT Ladies and gentlemen, after much wait and after even more debate, it’s finally here. I am, of course, talking about Badger — a tweak that we initially previewed some months back. After some very intense development and design, the final version of Badger has shipped. It’s now available for purchase on Cydia’s BigBoss repo for $0.99. If you’ve been keeping your ear to the proverbial street, then you already know what Badger is and what it does, but let me jog your memory anyway. Badger is an iOS tweak that allows users to view unread notification alerts by swiping on the app icon displaying the badge. Once the app is swiped, a highly stylized pop-up menu containing unread notifications will appear on screen. That’s what Badger is capable of doing in its most basic form, but as you might guess, the tweak contains quite a few hidden goodies and options under the hood. Check inside as I provide you with an in-depth look at Badger and show how you might benefit from its usage.(...) Read the rest of Badger lets users view unread notifications by tapping the app icon badge "Badger lets users view unread notifications by tapping the app icon badge" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple remains most valuable brand Posted: 21 May 2013 09:27 AM PDT You might have thought all the punishment Apple has taken on Wall Street would show up in how consumers view the company’s brand – and you’d be wrong. A new survey again ranks Apple as the most valuable brand, easily outdistancing its arch rival Google. Indeed, Apple is still seen as the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to brands, according to market research firm Millward Brown…(...) Read the rest of Apple remains most valuable brand "Apple remains most valuable brand" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

ZAGG launches backlit Cover and Folio iPad mini keyboards Posted: 21 May 2013 08:30 AM PDT Accessory maker ZAGG today announced a pair of Bluetooth-powered backlit keyboard products for Apple’s iPad mini. The ZAGGkeys Cover and Folio are both ultra-thin, pack in Bluetooth wireless connectivity and sport a patented hinge system that allows for up to 135-degree viewing angles and can reverse the device for a one-piece reading and playing mode. As for the form factor, the Cover is just 6.3mm thick versus 6.9mm for the Folio. Both offer backlit keys in seven color options and three lighting levels and a battery that keeps them going for up to three months each of normal use…(...) Read the rest of ZAGG launches backlit Cover and Folio iPad mini keyboards "ZAGG launches backlit Cover and Folio iPad mini keyboards" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the witness table at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill Posted: 21 May 2013 07:07 AM PDT Apple CEO Tim Cook, who has been summoned to testify in a Senate hearing on offshore tax practices, now has to do something no other Apple CEO did before him: take the witness table at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill. Apple ahead of the hearing published a 17-page written testimony which details its push for a fair tax reform: it should be revenue neutral, Apple writes, eliminate all corporate tax expenditures, lower corporate income tax rates and implement a reasonable tax on foreign earnings that allows free movement of capital back to the U.S. It’s not clear why the U.S. Senators singled out Apple as many other companies don’t repatriate the money earned overseas due to the steep 35 percent tax. It’s important to note that what Apple and others are doing isn’t illegal. Moreover, Apple is compelled to do what is in both their and their shareholders’ best interest. Anyway, you’ve hopefully grabbed your popcorn because things are about to get quite interesting if not downright messy. Go past the fold for a blow by blow…(...) Read the rest of Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the witness table at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill "Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the witness table at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Water-resistant iPhone 6 concept envisions wireless charging, notification LEDs and more Posted: 21 May 2013 06:37 AM PDT Here’s another next-generation iPhone concept, one that envisions a number of features unlikely to make their way into the handset. That of course didn’t prevent designers Uygar Kaya and Ran Avni from dreaming up the ultimate water and dust-resistant smartphone with notification LEDs, a full HD 1,920-by-1,080 widescreen display, 13-megapixel camera, touch-sensitive volume rocker, wireless charging and front-facing stereo speakers – all encases in an ultra-slim aluminum shell…(...) Read the rest of Water-resistant iPhone 6 concept envisions wireless charging, notification LEDs and more "Water-resistant iPhone 6 concept envisions wireless charging, notification LEDs and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Consumer Reports ranks Galaxy S4 its new top-rated smartphone Posted: 21 May 2013 05:52 AM PDT Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, has been declared our "new top-rated smartphone" in a barrage of tests conducted by Consumer Reports, an influential U.S. magazine published monthly by Consumers Union since 1936. Yup, that’s the same publication that gave Apple’s iPhone 5 a thumbs-up shortly following its September 2012 introduction only to rank it one of its worst high-end devices available on the larger U.S. carriers in its February 2013 issue. So, what Galaxy S4 features did Consumer Reports editors single out as particularly appealing?(...) Read the rest of Consumer Reports ranks Galaxy S4 its new top-rated smartphone "Consumer Reports ranks Galaxy S4 its new top-rated smartphone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Create shortcuts for up to 7 of your favorite apps with SubIc0ns Posted: 21 May 2013 02:42 AM PDT There’s no shortage of jailbreak tweaks that allow you to quickly access your favorite apps. I can think of a few right off the top of my head including Axis, Grabby, and JellyLock. And today, we’ve got another one to add to the list. SubIc0ns, by developer ClausCartel, is a new tweak that allows you to add up to 7 app shortcuts to a hidable window that can be accessed via any Activator function. This gives you quick access to these apps from anywhere in iOS…(...) Read the rest of Create shortcuts for up to 7 of your favorite apps with SubIc0ns "Create shortcuts for up to 7 of your favorite apps with SubIc0ns" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Add handy information tiles to your device’s Lock screen with LS Squares Posted: 21 May 2013 02:00 AM PDT Folks looking to spice up their device’s Lock screen will be happy to hear that there’s a new jailbreak theme out that can help with that. It’s called LS Squares, and it adds 4 tiles to the empty space that each provide you with useful information at a glance. Sure, there are already hundreds of tweaks and themes available in Cydia that have similar premises. But what sets LS Squares apart from the rest of them is its sharp, Metro-like tile design that can completely change the look of your Lock screen…(...) Read the rest of Add handy information tiles to your device’s Lock screen with LS Squares "Add handy information tiles to your device’s Lock screen with LS Squares" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

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