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- Facebook Messenger updated with Stickers, swipe-to-delete
- PopCap reveals Plants vs. Zombies 2 coming in July
- The next Nike+ FuelBand has Bluetooth 4.0, sports in-built heart rate monitor
- Adobe unveils new iPad-friendly Bluetooth stylus and digital ruler
- Bill Gates: you’re frustrated because your iPad lacks real keyboard and real Office
- Fitbit’s new activity-tracking Flex wristband now available for $100
- This new Velox add-on lends a stopwatch to your Home screen
- Verizon to start offering $100 off iPhone 5 this month
- Apple missing some 2.8 billion potential iPhone customers due to carrier demands
- Apple jumps to #6 spot in new Fortune 500 rankings
- I’m Listening: Share your now playing track from anywhere
- CEO defends against Path spamming allegations
- Accessories makers embracing Bluetooth to side-step Lightning, AirPlay and Apple exclusivity
- Gmail iOS update adds two useful tweaks
- Your fresh batch of attractive iWatch renders
- How to get an iTunes inspired MiniPlayer on your iPhone
- EU takes issue with Motorola’s patent abuse against Apple
- Reliable parts supplier confirms budget iPhone
- NPD DisplaySearch sees two Retina iPad minis
- Show off your taste in music with FullScreen Album Art
| Facebook Messenger updated with Stickers, swipe-to-delete Posted: 06 May 2013 04:21 PM PDT
The social networking giant Facebook today issued an update to its standalone Messenger app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Facebook Messenger version 2.4, available now, has brought out the popular Stickers feature that was rolled out nearly a month ago in the major Facebook iOS client update. And if Stickers are getting on your nerves, perhaps the reappearance of the swipe-to-delete functionality is just what you needed all along? I’ve included a few more tidbits right below…(...) "Facebook Messenger updated with Stickers, swipe-to-delete" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| PopCap reveals Plants vs. Zombies 2 coming in July Posted: 06 May 2013 03:59 PM PDT
Good news Plants vs. Zombies fans! Seattle-based game publisher PopCap revealed today that there is a sequel to the game in the works. The team released a video teaser earlier today, announcing that the highly-anticipated title will debut this summer. Although sought-after on all major consoles, Plants vs. Zombies has been particularly popular on iOS since it landed on the mobile platform in 2010. In fact, Apple says it ranks #12 for all-time paid iPhone apps. Now here, check out the teaser for version 2…(...) "PopCap reveals Plants vs. Zombies 2 coming in July" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| The next Nike+ FuelBand has Bluetooth 4.0, sports in-built heart rate monitor Posted: 06 May 2013 03:34 PM PDT
Just like accessories maker Jawbone had to release a re-tooled version of its Up fitness band following not-so-flattering reviews, Nike is now reportedly testing a next-generation Nike+ FuelBand in the wild. The device should address some of the annoying shortcomings of the original clip-on product and bring out new features. For starters, the FuelBand successor will incorporate Bluetooth Smart wireless technology. Also known as Bluetooth 4.0, it allows for a considerably reduced power consumption whilst maintaining a similar communication range compared to Bluetooth 3.0. As Bluetooth Smart is featured on Apple mobile devices from the iPhone 4S onward, the next Nike+ FuelBand will instantly support these low energy features on newer Apple devices right out of the box. Nike plans to make it easier for developers to create software that connects to the fitness band. The second-generation FuelBand has additional new features, detailed after the break. The timing of the report is pretty interesting as rival FitBit earlier today started shipping its Bluetooth Smart-enabled $99 activity tracking wristband, the Flex…(...) "The next Nike+ FuelBand has Bluetooth 4.0, sports in-built heart rate monitor" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Adobe unveils new iPad-friendly Bluetooth stylus and digital ruler Posted: 06 May 2013 02:52 PM PDT
Adobe announced a number of new products and changes to its current lineup today, during a keynote at its MAX conference. The company is ditching its Creative Suite, and turning its focus to a new cloud-based platform it’s calling CC. In addition to the software announcements, Adobe also showed off new hardware today. And there are two products that we’re particularly interested in, an iPad-friendly smart stylus code-named “Project Mighty,” and a digital ruler…(...) "Adobe unveils new iPad-friendly Bluetooth stylus and digital ruler" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Bill Gates: you’re frustrated because your iPad lacks real keyboard and real Office Posted: 06 May 2013 02:17 PM PDT
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates thinks Apple's iPad is “frustrating” to use because it lacks a physical keyboard and doesn’t run Office. The Surface, he says, brings the “portability of the tablet but the richness of the PC” to mobile productivity. Being a Google Apps fan, I’m obviously biased and not exactly the right guy to comment on the Office part of Bill’s comment. Now, I’m underestimating the real world outside the Apple bubble and obviously there are heavy Office users out there who agree with Gates on Office for iPad. Regardless, you’d think Microsoft’s co-founder should know that any Bluetooth keyboard works with iPads. On top of that, a bunch of iPad cases incorporate physical keys like NIBIQÜ’s and Logitech’s Surface-like iPad cases, the latter featuring physical keys seamlessly fused into its interior fabric. Go past the fold for the full quote and video evidence…(...) "Bill Gates: you’re frustrated because your iPad lacks real keyboard and real Office" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Fitbit’s new activity-tracking Flex wristband now available for $100 Posted: 06 May 2013 12:55 PM PDT
At CES this year, fitness accessory startup Fitbit announced the final missing piece of its highly-regarded activity-tracking line: a wristband. Dubbed the ‘Flex,’ it offers all of the durability and accuracy of its clip-on products, in a more wearable solution. Initial market feedback for the band was tremendous, but a lot of that enthusiasm has seemingly subsided during this lengthy waiting period between announcement and availability. Nevertheless, the Fitbit Flex is finally here and available for purchase…(...) "Fitbit’s new activity-tracking Flex wristband now available for $100" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| This new Velox add-on lends a stopwatch to your Home screen Posted: 06 May 2013 12:23 PM PDT
As we predicted in our Velox walkthrough, the add-ons for the tweak are proving to be popular, even at the outset of its release. For example, Stopwatch for Velox is a brand new jailbreak add-on for Velox that places a handy stopwatch on your Home screen. In pure Velox fashion, this add-on allows you to perform a swipe gesture on the stock iOS clock to reveal a usable stopwatch. Take a look inside to see it in action..(...) "This new Velox add-on lends a stopwatch to your Home screen" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Verizon to start offering $100 off iPhone 5 this month Posted: 06 May 2013 12:11 PM PDT
T-Mobile must have rattled some cages when it introduced its $99 iPhone 5 last month, because we’re starting to see more competitive pricing from the other carriers. Sprint is currently offering $100 off the iPhone 5 for new customers, and it looks like Verizon is about to launch a promotion of its own…(...) "Verizon to start offering $100 off iPhone 5 this month" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple missing some 2.8 billion potential iPhone customers due to carrier demands Posted: 06 May 2013 10:50 AM PDT
Much talk surrounding Apple has centered on a cooling consumer demand for its flagship product, the iPhone smartphone. However, it may be time to shift the narrative to feet-dragging by a number of global operators that could hold the key to as many as 2.8 billion iPhone customers, according to a Monday report. Instead of a slowdown in demand, a Monday report by Bloomberg suggests the larger problem is vastly limited access to customers. Two numbers go far to tell the story: 240 and 800. While Apple has 240 carrier agreements throughout the world, rival Samsung has inked deals with virtually every of the 800 wireless providers. Indeed, Apple is lacking agreements to boost sales of the iPhone in some of the most-populated regions, including China, Japan, India and Russia…(...) "Apple missing some 2.8 billion potential iPhone customers due to carrier demands" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple jumps to #6 spot in new Fortune 500 rankings Posted: 06 May 2013 10:36 AM PDT
You wouldn’t know it by reading through the latest tech news headlines, but Apple is on track to have another stellar year. It’s already recorded two record-breaking quarters, and it has yet to launch a new or refreshed product. But not everyone is ignoring Apple’s success. Fortune today released its annual, high-profile ”Fortune 500″ list of the largest companies in the United States. And the iPad-maker has risen up several spots from last year, to #6…(...) "Apple jumps to #6 spot in new Fortune 500 rankings" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| I’m Listening: Share your now playing track from anywhere Posted: 06 May 2013 09:55 AM PDT
Are you finding that iOS’ options are a bit limited when it comes sharing information about the music you’re currently listening to? If so, then I’m Listening might be the jailbreak tweak for you. I’m Listening is a recently released tweak on Cydia, and it allows you to customize the various sharing activities available for your currently playing song. The tweak works with the stock Music app, and also plays nice with 3rd party music apps like Spotify. I’m Listening utilizes a variety of methods: gestures in the app switcher, gestures on the Lock screen, and Activator gestures, in order to share your now playing track. Take a look inside for our hands-on video detail…(...) "I’m Listening: Share your now playing track from anywhere" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| CEO defends against Path spamming allegations Posted: 06 May 2013 09:45 AM PDT
The Path controversy just wouldn’t die down. Last week, the private social network has gotten itself in hot water (again) by spamming users' address book contacts with unwanted robocalls and texts, sometimes even after they uninstalled the software from their devices. It’s a feature rather than a bug, but Path's poorly designed sign-up process tricked unsuspecting users – the types who don’t read on-screen prompts carefully – into inadvertently mass-inviting their friends to Path. And because Path taps extra carrier services, text messages would get turned to landlines into phone calls. None of this seems to aggravate Path CEO Dave Morin, who is a former Facebook employee. He insisted Monday that Path does not spam users and argued his service never sent mass communication without your consent. “Any allegations to the contrary are false," Morin said…(...) "CEO defends against Path spamming allegations" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Accessories makers embracing Bluetooth to side-step Lightning, AirPlay and Apple exclusivity Posted: 06 May 2013 08:40 AM PDT
A growing trend by accessory makers to adopt wireless connections could disconnect Apple from a significant source of revenue. In a departure from the days of the iPod, where accessories such as speakers were designed with 30-pin connections fitting only Apple devices, add-on device manufacturers are have increasingly been turning to Bluetooth for some time to connect a growing number of mobile devices – many not made by Apple. The reason for the transition includes the rise of Samsung, Amazon and other iPhone and iPad rivals, along with the feeling Apple kept secret from accessory makers its new Lightning connection. As a result, some of the largest accessory makers are turning to the wireless Bluetooth standard to avoid any more surprises from Apple, according to the New York Times…(...) "Accessories makers embracing Bluetooth to side-step Lightning, AirPlay and Apple exclusivity" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Gmail iOS update adds two useful tweaks Posted: 06 May 2013 08:10 AM PDT
Google on Monday issued a maintenance update to its Gmail client for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices, adding two welcomed new features. Gmail version 2.2.7182 adds support for signing out of a single account in settings. Previously, hitting the Sign Out button signed you out of all accounts at once, which was rather clunky and not very user friendly. The application also has a new setting which lets you specify that YouTube, Google Maps and Chrome links go directly to these native apps instead of the mobile web – of course, provided you have them installed on your device…(...) "Gmail iOS update adds two useful tweaks" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Your fresh batch of attractive iWatch renders Posted: 06 May 2013 07:49 AM PDT
I’m a big fan of 3D artist Martin Hajek and his work. In case you’re unfamiliar with Hajek, he’s the brains behind the often gorgeous renderings of rumored Apple products and is renowned for his 3D modeling skills, as evident in his exquisite renderings. Back in March, Hajek created a more traditional concept of the rumored iWatch for the MacUser magazine. He’s back at it again, having created a fresh batch of alleged Apple smartphone mockups for the April 2013 issue of the magazine…(...) "Your fresh batch of attractive iWatch renders" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to get an iTunes inspired MiniPlayer on your iPhone Posted: 06 May 2013 07:44 AM PDT
MiniPlayer is a new jailbreak tweak that allows you to add an iTunes inspired mini player to the iPhone. The player can be easily docked on the right-side of the iPhone’s screen, and revealed with a simple tap gesture on the album artwork. MiniPlayer features superb animations, and is based on a concept by Sentry, the designer behind Auxo. If you’re looking for a way to spice up the music playing experience on your iPhone, then this is a tweak that you want to check into.(...) "How to get an iTunes inspired MiniPlayer on your iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| EU takes issue with Motorola’s patent abuse against Apple Posted: 06 May 2013 06:22 AM PDT
In a preliminary ruling, the European Commission on Monday found that Motorola Mobility had abused its dominance in wireless communications patents in seeking an injunction against Apple in Germany. The finding opens the door to a potential antitrust charges to be filed against Google. The EU in its formal statement of objections informed the Google-owned smartphone maker of its allegations that it had leveraged its market position and abused standards-essential patents in order to enforce an injunction against Apple…(...) "EU takes issue with Motorola’s patent abuse against Apple" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Reliable parts supplier confirms budget iPhone Posted: 06 May 2013 05:52 AM PDT
We usually don’t put our faith in Apple rumors originating from Asian part suppliers who often just make stuff up in the hope of banking on free press to promote their business. But ETrade Supply is different. The parts and repair shop last year leaked accurate photos of the iPad mini display panel, as well as the iPhone 5 front and back panel, to name just a few. This points to ETrade Supply having some solid sources in the Apple supply chain and probably inside Foxconn, Apple’s favorite contract manufacturer. In a blog post published Monday, the supplier claimed its was able to confirm with its sources that Apple indeed will be releasing lower-end iPhone models this year…(...) "Reliable parts supplier confirms budget iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| NPD DisplaySearch sees two Retina iPad minis Posted: 06 May 2013 05:13 AM PDT
NPD DisplaySearch knows its display supply chain inside out and while they may not be the most accurate source of Apple rumors, more often than not their predictions have proved pretty accurate. In a report filed yesterday, DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim was quoted as saying that Apple is readying not one, but two Retina-capable iPad mini models, “one in the second half of this year, then one in the first quarter of 2014″… (...) "NPD DisplaySearch sees two Retina iPad minis" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Show off your taste in music with FullScreen Album Art Posted: 06 May 2013 03:05 AM PDT
Have you been looking for a way to spruce up your iPhone’s Lock screen, without needing to install a bulky tweak like WinterBoard? If so, you might consider giving FullScreen Album Art by jailbreak developer bushe a shot. The tweak’s name completely gives away it’s one and only function, which is to enlarge the album art image on your device’s Lock screen while you’re listening to music. That way, you can show off your favorite music while you rock out…(...) "Show off your taste in music with FullScreen Album Art" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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