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- JailbreakCon 2013 schedule and speakers announced
- Major ‘Dubai’ update released for Real Racing 3
- Developer of ‘Elements’ iOS app teases upcoming release using Passbook
- Google rolling out new-look Gmail inbox with categories and tabbed UI
- New hacked Verizon carrier update promises faster data speeds
- Don’t expect new iPhones or iPads at WWDC
- WSJ: Foxconn rival Pegatron is primary budget iPhone manufacturer
- How to nest App Store preferences and Cydia preferences into separate folders
- Get 1Password and Knox for half price
- Google Play revenue increases, but App Store remains leader
- Full video of Tim Cook D11 interview now available
- On average, an iPhone is used an hour and 15 minutes per day
- Apple updates iTunes Movie Trailers with Fandango integration and improved playback
- Twitter for iPhone adds new composer, faster photo sharing and more
- ‘Login with Amazon’ launches on iOS and Android
- Payleven teams up with Apple to sell its Chip & PIN card reader
- Review: Analog Camera, from the makers of the popular Clear to-do app
- Dark Sky 3.0 brings crowdsourced cloudsourcing to the masses
- Calendo finds something for you to do every day of the week
- AT&T activates LTE in 10 new markets, expands in others
| JailbreakCon 2013 schedule and speakers announced Posted: 29 May 2013 05:30 PM PDT
Some big news this afternoon in the jailbreak community. JailbreakCon, the group behind the annual convention for jailbreakers, has just posted up the schedule for this year’s event, as well as a list of high-profile speakers. It will be a 2-day affair at the Raddison Hotel in New Rochelle, New York, with workshops and speeches given by some of the biggest names in jailbreaking like Saurik, and tweak developers Filippo Bigarella and Ryan Petrich…(...) "JailbreakCon 2013 schedule and speakers announced" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Major ‘Dubai’ update released for Real Racing 3 Posted: 29 May 2013 03:34 PM PDT
Good news this afternoon for Real Racing fans. Electronic Arts has released the massive ‘Dubai’ update we told you about earlier this week, and it is now available in the App Store. The update features everything you’d expect from a franchise racer, including new car-makers, new car models, and new tracks…(...) "Major ‘Dubai’ update released for Real Racing 3" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Developer of ‘Elements’ iOS app teases upcoming release using Passbook Posted: 29 May 2013 03:18 PM PDT
Fans will be happy to hear today that Second Gear, the developers of the popular iOS note-taking and Markdown editing app Elements, have a new application in the works. We don’t yet know what that app is, but we do know how they’ll announce it. Passbook, apparently. The team has created an information server called Pit Pass, and it will actually push updates regarding the status of their new app to devices using Passbook. It’s a clever idea, that has heightened anticipation for their new software…(...) "Developer of ‘Elements’ iOS app teases upcoming release using Passbook" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google rolling out new-look Gmail inbox with categories and tabbed UI Posted: 29 May 2013 03:00 PM PDT
In a steady stream of updates, Google has been perfecting its mobile Gmail app, adding new features and smoothing out rough edges over time. For example, back in March the Gmail iOS app added new gestures so you could swipe left and right to move between messages, without having to return to their inbox. And in a minor update earlier in the month, the software gained ability to open web links in Google’s other apps, like Maps and YouTube. Well, today’s a big day as the Gmail team just announced a brand new inbox across mobile Gmail apps and on the web. So, what’s new? Basically, categories and tabbed interface, to allow for easier organization of email messages. Read on for additional details and promo video…(...) "Google rolling out new-look Gmail inbox with categories and tabbed UI" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New hacked Verizon carrier update promises faster data speeds Posted: 29 May 2013 02:44 PM PDT
Over the past month or so, we’ve seen hacked carrier updates released for both T-Mobile and AT&T. The modded firmware files were posted with the promise of improving data speeds in iPhones, and iPads with built-in cellular capabilities. Not wanting to leave the folks on ol’ Big Red out, the developer of those two hacks has posted a hacked carrier update for Verizon. And like the others, it promises to better device performance on the network by opening up its bandwidth…(...) "New hacked Verizon carrier update promises faster data speeds" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Don’t expect new iPhones or iPads at WWDC Posted: 29 May 2013 02:24 PM PDT
There has been some commotion in the past 24 hours concerning a comment Tim Cook made during his D:11 talk last evening. Specifically, when asked to talk about Apple’s next big thing, tight-lipped Cook wouldn’t budge and instead reminded the audience that Apple’s June 10 keynote at the upcoming WWDC 2013 will be a launchpad for the next versions of iOS and OS X operating systems “What I can say is that we have our developer conference in less than two weeks,” he said. “We're going to be rolling out the future of iOS and OS X and we're all super excited to do that.” Some commenters were quick to interpret Cook’s comment as a sign that WWDC after all might see a new iOS device launch. Not so fast, warns the prominent and very reliable blogger Jim Darlymple, known for his deep Apple connections…(...) "Don’t expect new iPhones or iPads at WWDC" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| WSJ: Foxconn rival Pegatron is primary budget iPhone manufacturer Posted: 29 May 2013 01:58 PM PDT
We first heard from The New York Times that the world’s top contract manufacturer Foxconn is looking past the iPhone amid Apple’s slowing growth. Reuters previously ran an anti-Apple piece which asserted that Tim Cook & Co. are looking to shift from Foxconn to rival Pegatron, which currently builds the older iPhone 4/4S models. On Monday, The Wall Street Journal ran a story claiming Foxconn is looking to manufacture, market and sell its own mobile accessories compatible with iOS devices. Moreover, the story goes, Foxconn is said to be expanding its high-margin retail operations and investing in content and services. Today, the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper sheds more light on the subject, claiming Cook has re-shuffled Apple’s supply chain and re-iterating that Pegatron will be the “primary assembler” of Apple’s rumored low-cost iPhone, which the Journal expects to be offered “later this year”…(...) "WSJ: Foxconn rival Pegatron is primary budget iPhone manufacturer" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to nest App Store preferences and Cydia preferences into separate folders Posted: 29 May 2013 01:30 PM PDT
Do you find that your Settings app has been inundated with settings from various App Store apps and Cydia tweaks? If so, then you should consider checking out PreferenceOrganizer — a jailbreak tweak that nests both App Store apps and Cydia tweaks into separate folders. PreferenceOrganizer is a simple and straightforward tweak that does just as its description says and nothing more. Take a look inside for more details.(...) "How to nest App Store preferences and Cydia preferences into separate folders" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Get 1Password and Knox for half price Posted: 29 May 2013 01:25 PM PDT
I’m a big fan of Agile Bits’ 1Password utility and I know Jeff is a recent convert, too. This awesome password management utility has been recently updated on iOS with a host of enhancements. However, 1Password’s steep asking price of $17.99 effectively discourages impulse purchases – even more so on the Mac, where the app is normally a $49.99 value. In addition to 1Password sale, Agile Bits is also offering a time-limited 50 percent discount on its Mac file encryption software dubbed Knox…(...) "Get 1Password and Knox for half price" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google Play revenue increases, but App Store remains leader Posted: 29 May 2013 12:45 PM PDT
New details are emerging showing Google’s Play store increasing its revenue, yet still lagging Apple (particularly in the United States) – and that’s in spite of Android’s big lead in terms of device activations and unit sales. The report by app analytic firm Distimo indicates Google Play in April reached 27 percent of the combined revenue of the two app stores, up from 19 percent in November 2012. Although Google’s store witnessed an eight percent jump in app revenue, Apple’s App Store in April still brought in $5.1 million for the top 200 apps. That compares to $1.1 million for Google Play. Still, the research highlighted some developers earning equal or more revenue from Android app sales…(...) "Google Play revenue increases, but App Store remains leader" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Full video of Tim Cook D11 interview now available Posted: 29 May 2013 12:17 PM PDT
As many of you know, Tim Cook participated in a rare public interview last night at AllThingsD’s D11 conference. Speaking with the site’s Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg, the CEO talked about a number of topics, including Apple’s interest in wearable computers and iOS 7. We’ve already covered several aspects of the lengthy discussion with a thorough recap, including a few video clips, and a top 15 list of the most interesting points. But for those of you who just can’t get enough of Cook’s comments, the entire interview has just been posted…(...) "Full video of Tim Cook D11 interview now available" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| On average, an iPhone is used an hour and 15 minutes per day Posted: 29 May 2013 12:15 PM PDT
As the world migrates from dumb feature phones to more powerful smartphones, there are a greater number of options available beyond just talking and texting. What features are most used by smartphone owners and is the pattern different based on whether the handset is powered by Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android? To start, iPhone owners tend to spend more time with their smartphone compared to Android users, new marketing research indicates. The typical iPhone owner spends one hour and 15 minutes using the Apple smartphone – 26 minutes more than owners of Android handsets, according to Experian Marketing Services. Additionally, Android owners typically make voice calls while iPhone owners are busy texting, emailing and taking photos…(...) "On average, an iPhone is used an hour and 15 minutes per day" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple updates iTunes Movie Trailers with Fandango integration and improved playback Posted: 29 May 2013 11:14 AM PDT
Apple hasn’t done much with iTunes Movie Trailers since it released it in late 2011. The app, much like Flickster, offers up movie previews, reviews, showtimes, and other useful information regarding feature films. Today, however, it broke its silence and posted a significant update for Trailers. The release, which brings the app to version 1.2.3, includes several improvements like Fandango integration, better playback, and more…(...) "Apple updates iTunes Movie Trailers with Fandango integration and improved playback" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Twitter for iPhone adds new composer, faster photo sharing and more Posted: 29 May 2013 10:59 AM PDT
Twitter just pushed an update to its iPhone and iPod touch app, bringing a revamped Tweet composer with a large preview of the photo you’re attaching to your tweet versus the small and quite illegible icon as before. And with fewer steps required to attach photos to your tweets, the new Twitter version 5.7 lets you share a photo in under six seconds, the micro-blogging service claims. Other changes include receiving a notification when a friend has joined Twitter (useful if you’d like to follow the person immediately) and a tweaked design with removed borders around timelines (just like on Android) so your tweets now fill the screen. The full changelog is right past the fold…(...) "Twitter for iPhone adds new composer, faster photo sharing and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘Login with Amazon’ launches on iOS and Android Posted: 29 May 2013 09:28 AM PDT
The online retail giant Amazon today launched a new sign-in service and an accompanying software development kit (SDK) for both Android and iOS app developers. The feature allows programmers to write apps letting folks login to apps, games, and web sites using their Amazon.com credentials. The Amazon sign-in taps the over 200 million active accounts hosted by “one of the most reputable companies in the United States,” as the promo clip puts it…(...) "‘Login with Amazon’ launches on iOS and Android" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Payleven teams up with Apple to sell its Chip & PIN card reader Posted: 29 May 2013 07:28 AM PDT
Look out Square and Paypal, Payleven has inked a major deal with Apple to sell its mobile payment solution. The Rocket Internet-backed startup is now selling its Chip & PIN at a number of the company’s retail and online stores. Payleven says it has been talking to Apple about a global distribution deal for several months now, and the two sides only recently reached an agreement. Apparently the company is as protective of its retail stores as it is its App Store…(...) "Payleven teams up with Apple to sell its Chip & PIN card reader" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Review: Analog Camera, from the makers of the popular Clear to-do app Posted: 29 May 2013 07:15 AM PDT
Realmac Software’s highly anticipated photography app, Analog Camera, has finally landed on the App Store this morning. Drawing from Analog Camera for the Mac and the company’s user interface skills honed developing the popular Clear to-do software, this brand new iPhone photography app gets rid of the clutter to focus on just a few barebone features. But even though its undisputedly polished and effective interface signals an interesting new direction for iPhone photography software, is less really more in the case of Analog Camera? Read on for the full review…(...) "Review: Analog Camera, from the makers of the popular Clear to-do app" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Dark Sky 3.0 brings crowdsourced cloudsourcing to the masses Posted: 29 May 2013 05:42 AM PDT
There’s something about weather apps. I don’t know if I’m enchanted more by the user interface innovations that mobile weather software brings to the table or by having weather forecast in the palm of my hand, but I just can’t get enough of those sleek little apps that now happen to occupy three dedicated ‘weather’ folders on my iPhone (yes, I need them all). Dark Sky, for example, is captivating: its simplified user interface and beautiful, unobtrusive animations provide an at-a-glance overview of your local forecast and key weather metrics, up to an hour in advance. In a major version 3.0 update, Dark Sky is now enabled in several new markets, including the U.K. and Ireland, can tell you weather farther than an hour away and lets you submit your own hyperlocal weather observations…(...) "Dark Sky 3.0 brings crowdsourced cloudsourcing to the masses" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Calendo finds something for you to do every day of the week Posted: 29 May 2013 04:00 AM PDT
Calendo – Find Facebook and Meetup events nearby for the iPhone finds events on Facebook based on what you bookmark and generates new lists of events that you might find interesting. No more weeding through hundreds of invitations to art openings, fundraiser, and 5K runs that you don't want to go to. With Calendo, you can find something you actually want to do this weekend…(...) "Calendo finds something for you to do every day of the week" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T activates LTE in 10 new markets, expands in others Posted: 29 May 2013 03:02 AM PDT
I’ve been keeping an anxious eye on AT&T’s LTE activation announcements over the past several months. I’ve had my iPhone 5 since last October, and I have yet to experience the 4G service in my home, which sits just outside Salem, Oregon. That changed tonight. In an inadvertent glance at my iPhone, I noticed the LTE symbol in the upper lefthand corner of my phone. I wrote it off as a fluke at first, but it appears AT&T has just lit up the 4G service in 10 new cities, including mine…(...) "AT&T activates LTE in 10 new markets, expands in others" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
Facebook is like a giant party where everyone is talking to you at the same time. Everyone is telling you about their kid's report card or asking if they can catch a ride somewhere. Everyone invites you to some kind of event, whether you would even be interested in it or not. I used to feel obligated to respond to Facebook invites. But I get invited to so many events that I gave up even checking them.
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