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- Apple product photographer talks tradecraft, gear and more
- LinkedIn updates its Pulse iOS app with new sharing options
- App.net releases new Passport app for managing accounts and finding clients
- iOS 7 spikes in web traffic logs ahead of WWDC
- Pegatron sees softening iPad mini orders
- MiniPlayer 2.0 is out with a new look courtesy of Surenix
- Kwikset outs iPhone-exclusive wireless door lock
- Popular Clear to-do app goes free for a limited time
- Bad Piggies update lets you record and share gameplay footage
- Apple v Samsung fight for mobile profits intensifies
- How to search Google using Velox
- Apple to begin producing multiple new iPhones next month, per Morgan Stanley
- Ruin your productivity with Dots for iPhone
- Apple wants to take a peek inside Android source code
- T-Mobile’s new iPhone 5 ad uses ‘Intertubes’ metaphor
- How Samsung’s S Voice responds to questions about iPhone, Siri and Apple
- Here are some great apps for celebrating Mother’s Day
- T-Mobile announces 500,000 iPhones sold in first month
- ‘Secretary’ reads you your messages and missed notifications
- Sharp expected to begin iPhone 5S display production in June
| Apple product photographer talks tradecraft, gear and more Posted: 08 May 2013 03:50 PM PDT
Apple is well-known for its minimal, yet seemingly flawless product shots. With their realistic lighting and signature white backgrounds, the images of iPhones and iPads scattered across the company’s website almost look like they were computer rendered. But as photographer Peter Belanger can attest to, that’s definitely not the case. The longtime product-shooter spoke with technology blog The Verge recently about his experience working with Apple, and what kind of preparation goes into each photo shoot…(...) "Apple product photographer talks tradecraft, gear and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| LinkedIn updates its Pulse iOS app with new sharing options Posted: 08 May 2013 03:35 PM PDT
LinkedIn, the world’s top social network for people in professional occupations, recently purchased the popular news reader Pulse for nearly a hundred million bucks as part of its ongoing efforts to become a media company. Nearly a month following the transaction, LinkedIn has updated Pulse mobile software with the expected LinkedIn sharing. Other new features in Pulse version 3.1 include the much-needed ability to save stories for later reading to such popular read-later services as Pocket, Evernote and Instapaper…(...) "LinkedIn updates its Pulse iOS app with new sharing options" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| App.net releases new Passport app for managing accounts and finding clients Posted: 08 May 2013 03:13 PM PDT
In what appears to be an effort to spur user adoption, the folks over at App.net have released a new iPhone app called Passport. No, it’s not a client for browsing the Twitter-like social network. It’s more of just an account management tool. In Passport, users can create their own App.net account, and find and follow other members. It also gives you the ability to update your bio, profile and cover phots, and includes a library of third-party apps that feature App.net integration…(...) "App.net releases new Passport app for managing accounts and finding clients" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS 7 spikes in web traffic logs ahead of WWDC Posted: 08 May 2013 02:38 PM PDT
With a little over a month until Apple’s summer conference for developers, web site owners are now beginning to see a noticeable spike in traffic from devices that run iOS 7 beta code. Analysis of traffic logs and IP addresses reveals some of that traffic originating from Apple’s Cupertino campus, which is usually a tell-tale sign that Apple is seeding the work-in-progress code internally to select engineers. However, the mobile site conversion firm Onswipe over the past week or so started seeing iOS 7 traffic spikes across a bunch of web sites that incorporate its solutions…(...) "iOS 7 spikes in web traffic logs ahead of WWDC" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Pegatron sees softening iPad mini orders Posted: 08 May 2013 01:00 PM PDT
In another sign of consumers postponing purchasing iPad minis in anticipation of a second-generation model, said to sport Apple’s high-resolution Retina display, contract manufacturer Pegatron has cautioned investors Wednesday to brace themselves for as much as a 30 percent revenue decline when it reports second-quarter earnings, the most since a 37 percent decline in the fourth quarter of 2011. Although Pegatron assembles Apples’ iPhone 4S and iPad mini, the Taiwanese corporation also acts as a contract manufacturer for consumer electronics from other makers. But as Apple is one of its principal clients – and given Apple’s high-volume needs – Pegatron attributed the decline to shrinking iPad mini orders…(...) "Pegatron sees softening iPad mini orders" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| MiniPlayer 2.0 is out with a new look courtesy of Surenix Posted: 08 May 2013 12:08 PM PDT
Earlier this week, we told you about a new jailbreak tweak called MiniPlayer. It’s essentially a hidable widget for your device’s music controls, which was based on a concept from Auxo-designer Sentry, and looks a lot like the iTunes 11 mini player. The initial release saw mixed reviews, but if you weren’t a believer before you need to checkout today’s update. MiniPlayer 2.0 just hit Cydia, and thanks to a complete UI overhaul by Ayecon theme designer Surenix, it looks and feels much better…(...) "MiniPlayer 2.0 is out with a new look courtesy of Surenix" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Kwikset outs iPhone-exclusive wireless door lock Posted: 08 May 2013 11:43 AM PDT
Kwikset, the lockset maker owned by Black & Decker’s Hardware and Home Improvement Group, today announced an interesting smartphone-friendly wireless lock accessory that inches us closer to a fully connected home. If you’re a fan of the app-enabled wireless lightbub from Philips, how about locking or unlocking your door by simply touching the deadbolt? And I meant touching it with your finger – you don’t ever need to remove an iPhone from your pocket or purse. That’s what Kēvo, a UniKey-powered wireless deadbolt door lock, does for you by connecting with your iPhone, iPod or iPad through wireless Bluetooth Smart technology. Say goodbye to fumbling with or looking for your keys – your Phone is now your key…(...) "Kwikset outs iPhone-exclusive wireless door lock" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Popular Clear to-do app goes free for a limited time Posted: 08 May 2013 11:01 AM PDT
Since it launched in February of last year, the Clear to-do app by Realmac Software has been extremely popular. Its unique (at the time) use of swipes and multitouch gestures, mixed with its no-nonsense UI has made it a favorite among iPhone users. And good news today for those of you who haven’t tried Clear yet—either because you haven’t gotten around to it, or didn’t want to pay for it—Starbucks has made the app its “App of the Week,” meaning users can download it for free for a limited time…(...) "Popular Clear to-do app goes free for a limited time" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Bad Piggies update lets you record and share gameplay footage Posted: 08 May 2013 10:46 AM PDT
We’re growing increasingly tired of Angry Birds here – that’s why we’ve stopped telling you about each and every content update Rovio puts out. This one, however, is newsworthy as it allows iPad and iPhone users to exclusively capture and upload gameplay videos straight from their devices. Also new in this update: fifteen new levels to master and two brand new items to use – suction-cup tires and spring-loaded boxing gloves. I’ve included a gampeplay video showcasing these new items right after the break…(...) "Bad Piggies update lets you record and share gameplay footage" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple v Samsung fight for mobile profits intensifies Posted: 08 May 2013 10:15 AM PDT
For some time, whenever Android proponents argued for the platform’s dominance based on handsets shipped, Apple fans would counter by pointing out the iPhone was tops in profits. Indeed, a new report shows Apple had more than half of all mobile profits during the first quarter of 2013, leading Android handset rival Samsung. According to Canaccord Genuity, the iPhone maker came away from this year’s first period with 57 percent of mobile phone profits, despite having just eight percent of the worldwide handset market share. By contrast, South Korea’s Samsung – which leads in market share – earned just 43 percent of the share of profits. However, the two companies could soon switch positions. The analyst firm claims iPhone sales will be weak in the upcoming June quarter, overshadowed by profits fueled by Samsung’s new Galaxy S4…(...) "Apple v Samsung fight for mobile profits intensifies" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to search Google using Velox Posted: 08 May 2013 10:01 AM PDT
As we discussed on yesterday’s episode of Let’s Talk Jailbreak, Velox is great, not so much because of what it does right now, but because of the many possibilities it opens up for future add-ons. Now the add-ons have begun to flow into Cydia, and one in particular allows you to search Google without necessitating the launch of the Google app. Check out our overview of Google Search for Velox inside.(...) "How to search Google using Velox" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple to begin producing multiple new iPhones next month, per Morgan Stanley Posted: 08 May 2013 09:30 AM PDT
A well-known Wall Street Apple observer expects Apple’s manufacturing partners to start producing multiple new iPhone models in June or July, with the new smartphones introduced around September. While the analyst note meshes with today’s report of Sharp gearing up to begin mass production of the iPhone 5S screens next month and other reports mentioning multiple iPhones on Apple’s roadmap, what’s perhaps most interesting is word that any drop-off in iPhone demand seems to be over. And in her additional remarks bolstered by others, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty tells investors Wednesday that Apple could sell many iPhones in China even if the device were not priced cheaply…(...) "Apple to begin producing multiple new iPhones next month, per Morgan Stanley" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Ruin your productivity with Dots for iPhone Posted: 08 May 2013 08:31 AM PDT
Dots, a simple iPhone game about connecting, launched a week ago on the App Store as a free iPhone download. Seven days later, Dots was downloaded more than a million times, has become the #1 app in eight countries and is a top 5 app in fifteen other countries. Basically a digital take on Connect the Dots, it sports clean UI, a delightful use of sound and addictive mechanics. Make no mistake about it, Dots is guaranteed to keep fans of puzzlers glued to their iPhone…(...) "Ruin your productivity with Dots for iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple wants to take a peek inside Android source code Posted: 08 May 2013 07:38 AM PDT
Apple’s proxy fight against Google and its Android platform has just taken an interesting turn as the iPhone maker asked the court to force Google into turning over Android's source code. The request is part of Apple’s ongoing California patent fight against Samsung. Bloomberg reports today Apple is dissatisfied with Google’s handling of the request. According to Apple’s lawyers, the search giant in "improperly withholding information" related to Android’s source code documentation. Google’s mobile operating system, Apple argues, "provides much of the accused functionality" and argues the Google platform is used in all of Samsung's allegedly infringing products…(...) "Apple wants to take a peek inside Android source code" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| T-Mobile’s new iPhone 5 ad uses ‘Intertubes’ metaphor Posted: 08 May 2013 06:59 AM PDT
In his now legendary attempt to criticize an amendment that would have prohibited service providers from charging for a tiered Internet structure, former Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens in 2006 likened the web to a series of tubes. "The Internet is not a big truck,” he famously said, “It's a series of tubes." Tapping that meme, T-Mobile USA on Wednesday posted its third iPhone 5 commercial that literally depicts its network as a sewage pipe which pumps out twice as many gak compared to its rivals. The message couldn’t be clearer: T-Mobile’s pipes aren't as clogged up as its competitors’ are. I’ll be revisiting that commercial in a year or so to check how clogged up T-Mobile’s tube gets after data-hungry smartphone users crowd its LTE network. As for the commercial, T-Mobile won the Internet for today. Your video is right after the break…(...) "T-Mobile’s new iPhone 5 ad uses ‘Intertubes’ metaphor" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How Samsung’s S Voice responds to questions about iPhone, Siri and Apple Posted: 08 May 2013 06:37 AM PDT
Apple’s Siri isn’t just known for her witty responses, but also for a few Easter eggs Apple intentionally included in the app. One of the more famous is Siri’s response to the marriage question. When asked “will you marry me?”, Siri responds that “my End User License Agreement does not cover marriage." Nokia even accused Apple of recalibrating Siri to name iPhone the best phone rather than its own Lumia 900 handset. And, a law student took an issue with sponsored Siri responses to questions like "what's the best smartphone/tablet ever?" Looks like Samsung’s own voice-activated digital assistant, dubbed S Voice, could find itself under similar criticism as bloggers discover some interesting Easter eggs in the software. One of the funnier S Voice responses unsurprisingly covers topics such as Apple’s iPhone and Siri…(...) "How Samsung’s S Voice responds to questions about iPhone, Siri and Apple" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Here are some great apps for celebrating Mother’s Day Posted: 08 May 2013 04:00 AM PDT
Mother's Day is right around the corner and you may have forgotten to get a gift for the most important person in your life. Have no fear. You can send her a digital card, or make her a virtual bouquet of flowers. If you are really creative, you can find a way to turn a few iOS apps into the best Mother's Day she's ever had. Whether the mom in your life needs pampering or just wants to be left alone on her special day, we've got a list of apps we think will help make this Mother's Day great. Mom, if you are reading this, I love you…(...) "Here are some great apps for celebrating Mother's Day" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| T-Mobile announces 500,000 iPhones sold in first month Posted: 08 May 2013 03:39 AM PDT
T-Mobile released its earnings report for its first quarter late last night, and the numbers aren’t looking too good. The carrier saw a 7% dip in its revenue from the same three month period last year, as well as a 7.5% drop in profits. But it wasn’t all bad news. T-Mobile’s newly-acquired iPhone handsets seem to be doing very well, with the company reporting that it has sold more than 500,000 of them since they officially went on sale last month (the 12th)…(...) "T-Mobile announces 500,000 iPhones sold in first month" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘Secretary’ reads you your messages and missed notifications Posted: 08 May 2013 03:00 AM PDT
Looking for a new way to sort through notifications on your iPhone? If so, you might want to check out Secretary, a new jailbreak tweak that will read your notifications aloud to you upon connecting your device to a Bluetooth speaker or headset. Once activated, the tweak can tell you how many unchecked missed phone calls and messages you have, as well as the number of impending calendar events. It can also read your text messages aloud to you using text-to-speech, similar to Siri…(...) "‘Secretary’ reads you your messages and missed notifications" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Sharp expected to begin iPhone 5S display production in June Posted: 08 May 2013 02:00 AM PDT
Earlier this year, it was believed that the iPhone 5S would go into production in March ahead of an early summer release. But after rumors of manufacturing issues began to circulate, the handset’s expected arrival time was pushed back to the fall. And a new report out of the east this morning corroborates that theory. A Japanese newspaper is reporting that Sharp, one of Apple’s primary panel partners, is gearing up to begin mass production of LCD displays for the iPhone 5S next month…(...) "Sharp expected to begin iPhone 5S display production in June" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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