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- Google Now likely coming to Macs via Chrome
- Google spotlights Chrome integration tool for iOS developers
- AT&T 4G LTE coverage arrives in Manhattan, Kansas, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Missouri
- New FIPS 140-2 certification could broaden government use of iOS 6
- Amazon’s Cloud Player can now stream songs to Ford’s SYNC AppLink vehicles
- You can now sign up for Boingo subscriptions with iTunes credentials via Wi-Finder
- Let’s Talk Jailbreak 09: Justin Bieber once said…
- iPad mini 2 Retina screens reportedly entering mass-production next month
- German court says Apple’s customer data-sharing policies violate privacy laws
- RunKeeper gains Pebble smartwatch integration
- Apple patents smart audio splitter
- Apple manufacturer Foxconn looks past iPhone, anticipates iTV orders
- Viber hits desktop, iOS app gains video chat, live call transfer, new stickers and more
- Rovio rolls out cloud Account to sync your game progress across devices
- Tigris & Euphrates turns your iPad into an empire
- Ngmoco’s classic iOS game Topple 2 makes a comeback on the App Store
- How to turn on vision accessibility features in iOS
- Apple widens net on discovery app crackdown
| Google Now likely coming to Macs via Chrome Posted: 07 May 2013 03:00 PM PDT
Isn’t it interesting how Google circumvents Apple and builds its own platform on top of iOS? Not only are the Internet giant’s popular services like Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Search available as native iOS apps, they’re among most downloaded App Store items. Despite early complaints of excessive battery drain (and Google’s mild response), the potentially disruptive Google Now feature is now available on iOS devices through Google’s standalone Search iOS app. And now, Google Now could be heading to Macs…(...) "Google Now likely coming to Macs via Chrome" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google spotlights Chrome integration tool for iOS developers Posted: 07 May 2013 02:05 PM PDT
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Gmail update—which added the ability for users to choose to use Google’s iOS apps over their stock counterparts—Google has published a blog post reminding iOS devs that they too can utilize Google’s offerings. Particularly, it spotlights Chrome integration in the post, informing third-party developers that they can use a simple callback function in their apps that will launch web links in Chrome (if it’s available, obviously) instead of mobile Safari…(...) "Google spotlights Chrome integration tool for iOS developers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T 4G LTE coverage arrives in Manhattan, Kansas, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Missouri Posted: 07 May 2013 01:34 PM PDT
Having expanded its fourth-generation Long-Term Evolution (LTE) radio technology to include fifteen new markets (and four major U.S. cities before that), the U.S. wireless carrier AT&T has now expanded LTE coverage in five new markets. If you live in Manhattan, Kansas, Sedalia, Warrensburg or Missouri, AT&T’s LTE network should pop up on your LTE devices. Compared to its third-generation network, AT&T’s 4G LTE offers ten times greater download speeds, always-on functionality, simultaneous talk and surf and other perks…(...) "AT&T 4G LTE coverage arrives in Manhattan, Kansas, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Missouri" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New FIPS 140-2 certification could broaden government use of iOS 6 Posted: 07 May 2013 12:42 PM PDT
There’s been a lot of talk lately regarding Apple and its efforts to broaden the use of iOS in government agencies. The latest report says the US Department of Defense is close to granting both the iPhone and iPad approval for secure use. Today comes word that the DoD might have just received the green-light it needed to move forward. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (or NIST) just announced that iOS 6 has achieved FIPS 140-2 certification (Level 1)…(...) "New FIPS 140-2 certification could broaden government use of iOS 6" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Amazon’s Cloud Player can now stream songs to Ford’s SYNC AppLink vehicles Posted: 07 May 2013 12:24 PM PDT
Not to be outdone by the popular Swedish streaming music startup Spotify, which a month ago updated its mobile client with support for Ford’s SYNC AppLink platform, the online retail giant Amazon today issued a similar update to its Cloud Player mobile app. The app integrates with AppLink vehicles so you can control music playback using your voice and the steering wheel buttons. Other changes new accessibility features via improved support for the iOS VoiceOver features and an “improved experience” when adding songs to a playlist…(...) "Amazon’s Cloud Player can now stream songs to Ford’s SYNC AppLink vehicles" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| You can now sign up for Boingo subscriptions with iTunes credentials via Wi-Finder Posted: 07 May 2013 11:25 AM PDT
You wouldn’t think that an update to an app that maps out Wi-Fi hotspots would be newsworthy, but this new release from Boingo Wireless could have a significant impact on how travelers access the internet. The hotspot provider updated its Wi-Finder app today with the ability to sign up for access to its wireless internet in-app. So signing up for a Bingo subscription is now as easy as typing in your iTunes password…(...) "You can now sign up for Boingo subscriptions with iTunes credentials via Wi-Finder" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Let’s Talk Jailbreak 09: Justin Bieber once said… Posted: 07 May 2013 11:11 AM PDT
Sebastien and Jeff discuss the debate over the prices of apps and tweaks in Cydia. They also chit-chat in depth about Velox — one of the year’s most highly anticipated jailbreak tweaks. Also, don’t miss our coverage of this week’s tweaks, which include Luna, FullScroll, and more. Oh, and have you ever wanted to know what could happen when you play your Piano Passcode out in public? We’ve got the answer. (...) "Let’s Talk Jailbreak 09: Justin Bieber once said…" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iPad mini 2 Retina screens reportedly entering mass-production next month Posted: 07 May 2013 10:00 AM PDT
NPD DisplaySearch is on a roll. After reporting yesterday that Apple could release two Retina-enabled iPad mini models – one in the second half of this year and another in the first quarter of 2014 with an updated processor, the display market researcher tell CNET today they think those high-resolution Retina panels for the second-generation iPad mini could go into mass-production soon, as early as June or July of this year. If true, and assuming satisfactory yield rates, Apple should be able to ready its first Retina iPad mini for a Fall introduction, a time frame KGI Securities’ well-informed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently outlined based on his own sources…(...) "iPad mini 2 Retina screens reportedly entering mass-production next month" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| German court says Apple’s customer data-sharing policies violate privacy laws Posted: 07 May 2013 09:35 AM PDT
While Apple has been praised for its security efforts in iOS, it does not get the same applause for its privacy policies. The company is currently involved in a US-based lawsuit over its information-sharing practices, and today, a German court ruled against it. This morning, the Berlin Regional Court in Germany ruled that Apple’s sharing of customer data violates its privacy laws. It said that Apple cannot request “global consent” for use of a customer's data without telling them where and how the data will be used…(...) "German court says Apple’s customer data-sharing policies violate privacy laws" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| RunKeeper gains Pebble smartwatch integration Posted: 07 May 2013 08:46 AM PDT
RunKeeper, the popular mobile fitness and GPS tracking app, received an update Tuesday which allows for some interesting Pebble smartwatch features. Thanks to deep integration with the Bluetooth Smart-enabled E-paper wrist device, RunKeeper users can keep track of their workout stats on their Pebble. This includes the stuff like displaying elapsed time, distance and pace or using the wrist device to pause and resume RunKeeper. The application also supports an additional seven languages and includes the obligatory bug fixes. RunKeeper also said future updates will enable even deeper Pebble integration. I’ve included a nice promotional video and more details for you, right past the fold…(...) "RunKeeper gains Pebble smartwatch integration" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple patents smart audio splitter Posted: 07 May 2013 07:45 AM PDT
Many of us have shared a pair of earbuds with a friend. The problem crops up when you enjoy rocking out at max volume while your friend enjoys a more modest audio level. Enter Apple with what’s essentially an intelligent audio splitter. Instead of enduring the default sound level of the iPhone or iPod, an adapter envisioned by Apple would allow you to customize your individual audio, according to a patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Tuesday. Additionally, the headphone splitter would permit two people to use built-in mics to speak over the soundtrack, opening up some wild possibilities with gaming…(...) "Apple patents smart audio splitter" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple manufacturer Foxconn looks past iPhone, anticipates iTV orders Posted: 07 May 2013 06:55 AM PDT
Hon Hai Precision Industry – better known in the Western world as Foxconn – is the world’s top manufacturer of consumer electronics. And with Apple products – the iPhone in particular – accounting for at least 40 percent of its revenue, the contract manufacturer’s fortunes are tied to Apple’s. Needles to say, the company’s leadership never complained about relying on Apple so much as long as sales were growing substantially. But with Apple’s growth cooling off amid a broader sales lull affecting pricey high-end smartphones like the iPhone, Foxconn is now looking to lessen its exposure on the Apple smartphone and is apparently gearing up for a mass-scale production of an Apple-branded television set, the rumored iTV…(...) "Apple manufacturer Foxconn looks past iPhone, anticipates iTV orders" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Viber hits desktop, iOS app gains video chat, live call transfer, new stickers and more Posted: 07 May 2013 05:52 AM PDT
Viber, the popular instant messaging service and WhatsApp’s chief rival, has fallen behind a bit in the past year or so. Not only did WhatsApp take the lead – the service claims to handle an astounding eighteen billion messages every day – but the search monster Google is getting ready to unify its many chat services under a new Bable IM brand. Small wonder then that Viber in a major move on Tuesday announced a brand new desktop application for Mac and Windows PCs. Available as a free download from the Viber’s web site, Viber for Mac lets you send free messages as well as make free calls to other Viber users. The much-welcomed software release now enables one to keep their communication in sync across mobile and desktop devices because in addition to desktop, Viber is now available on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Nokia and Bada platforms. Moreover, Viber – which was founded by American-Israeli entrepreneur Talmon Marco – has revamped its mobile iOS/Android client with video messages, an improved voice engine said to help improve call quality and lots more. Go past the fold for an introductory video and more tidbits…(...) "Viber hits desktop, iOS app gains video chat, live call transfer, new stickers and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Rovio rolls out cloud Account to sync your game progress across devices Posted: 07 May 2013 05:16 AM PDT
You know what has been ticking me off for ages? That we’re living in the 21st century and yet the vast majority of mobile games won’t save progress in the cloud. Think about it: gamers spend hours playing a title only to lose all their progress after removing the game from their device. There has got to be a better way to keep those game saves in sync. Showing signs of progress, several major developers have already implemented – or are implementing – their own solution to the problem. For example, Japanese games developer DeNA (formerly ngmoco) has just re-released classic iOS block-stacking game Topple with the newly implemented support for Mobage social game network that stores your progress and keeps it synchronized across devices. Angry Birds maker Rovio is also among the devs who dare to think different. On Tuesday, the Finnish games maker rolled out its own cloud-based Rovio Account which lets you store your game progress and continue playing on another device…(...) "Rovio rolls out cloud Account to sync your game progress across devices" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Tigris & Euphrates turns your iPad into an empire Posted: 07 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT
Reiner Knizia's Tigris & Euphrates is an empire building board game that uses tile placement as a means to take over a kingdom. This is one of those games I've seen on the shelf at my favorite board game store, but never had a chance to play. If the physical version is anything like the digital, I'm in…(...) "Tigris & Euphrates turns your iPad into an empire" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Ngmoco’s classic iOS game Topple 2 makes a comeback on the App Store Posted: 07 May 2013 04:42 AM PDT
Ngmoco (short for “Next Generation Mobile Company) used to be my favorite iPhone developer, their classic games like Rolando and Topple defining the golden age of iOS gaming. The Tetris-like Topple with its physics-based twist is particularly interesting: the game has you balancing and stacking playful blocks using multitouch and accelerometer controls. After a long hiatus, the sequel to Topple, Topple 2, has been revived from the archive and re-released on the App Store. The new version, in addition to supporting the iPhone 5′s taller screen, includes 30 levels scattered across six new worlds, while enhancing the experience with four new game modes, head-to-head multiplayer, Mobage social game network support for online leaderboard, game progress synchronization across devices and more…(...) "Ngmoco's classic iOS game Topple 2 makes a comeback on the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to turn on vision accessibility features in iOS Posted: 07 May 2013 04:00 AM PDT
Touch screen devices like Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, are not particularly usable for visually impaired people. If you are blind, or simply have a difficult time seeing the small images and texts on the screen, iOS devices are effectively useless. Apple has worked to make their touch screen products usable for those with impaired vision. Apple's accessibility features offer a variety of options for vision including VoiceOver, zoom, inverted colors, and more. We have a basic tutorial for activating these features, plus an explanation of what each one does…(...) "How to turn on vision accessibility features in iOS" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple widens net on discovery app crackdown Posted: 07 May 2013 01:30 AM PDT
Apple’s removal of AppGratis last month sent a clear message to developers that it’s going to start clamping down on app discovery apps. That was the second time in the past six months that it had pulled such an app from the App Store. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop with just app discovery apps either. According to a new report, Apple has begun rejecting third-party applications that allow you to filter, bookmark, search for, or share App Store apps as well…(...) "Apple widens net on discovery app crackdown" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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