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- Contra: Evolution now available in the App Store
- iOS 7 includes ability to control iPhone or iPad with head movements
- Plants vs. Zombies 2 to be delayed until ‘later in the summer’
- Major Google Earth update brings revamped UI, Street View and more
- Apple applauds Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
- Poppy turns your iPhone into Viewmaster style 3D camera
- Malware infestation running amok on Android
- Apple dogfooding iWork for iCloud Beta to all employees
- Popular Limbo game hitting App Store next week
- Apple highlights iOS 7 benefits in Business and Education
- JetBlue picks iPads for airline pilots
- In May, iPad recorded utter domination in web usage
- Google more valuable than Apple – if you exclude cash
- Foxconn chief talks diversification amid lack of Apple product launches
- iPad users prefer landscape mode, late night Facebooking
- India overtakes Japan as third biggest smartphone market
- Defense Technica review: a game where careful strategy works best
- Guy who sold iPhone 4 prototype to Gizmodo tells all in Reddit AMA
- AT&T rolls out and expands LTE in several markets
- Apple launches online retail store in Russia
| Contra: Evolution now available in the App Store Posted: 26 Jun 2013 05:58 PM PDT
Gamers looking to drum up a bit of nostalgia this evening will be happy to hear that the official Contra game is now available in the App Store. The title actually first surfaced in the US App Store at the end of last month, but it was mysteriously and promptly pulled. Apparently that May release was unintentional, as Konami and Punchbox Studios still had some finishing touches to put on the game. But it’s back in the App Store today, for good this time, meaning you can now grab Contra: Evolution for both your iPhone and your iPad…(...) "Contra: Evolution now available in the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS 7 includes ability to control iPhone or iPad with head movements Posted: 26 Jun 2013 05:23 PM PDT
This is kind of interesting. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s report that iOS 7 includes the ability to detect smiling and blinking faces, comes word of another odd new feature onboard: the ability to control your iPhone or iPad with head movements. That’s right, tucked away in the Accessibility section of the Settings app in the latest beta of Apple’s new OS is a toggle that activates a new head tracking feature. Once enabled, users can control their iOS devices with simple left to right head nods…(...) "iOS 7 includes ability to control iPhone or iPad with head movements" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Plants vs. Zombies 2 to be delayed until ‘later in the summer’ Posted: 26 Jun 2013 02:36 PM PDT
Bad news this afternoon for Plants vs. Zombies fans. Electronic Arts has announced today that the highly anticipated sequel to PopCap’s popular lane defense game will not launch next month as it had originally anticipated. A few weeks ago, PopCap announced that the game, officially titled ‘Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time,’ would be released on July 18. But it appears EA—its parent company—thinks it needs more time to fine tune things…(...) "Plants vs. Zombies 2 to be delayed until ‘later in the summer’" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Major Google Earth update brings revamped UI, Street View and more Posted: 26 Jun 2013 02:07 PM PDT
Google has posted a significant update for the iOS version of its Google Earth app today, bringing it to version 7.1.1. The update features a number of enhancements, including a revamped UI, improved directions and Street View. The overhauled UI brings the application in line with Google’s other iOS offerings, with a new left hand menu panel that makes navigating the app easier than ever, and improved search that lets you browse through results faster…(...) "Major Google Earth update brings revamped UI, Street View and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple applauds Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:25 PM PDT
Normally, the words ‘Apple applauds’ and ‘Supreme Court’ don’t go together. The Cupertino company isn’t on the greatest terms with the US government at the moment, what with the whole tax evasion thing and the ongoing e-book trial. But today is a different story. In a pair of 5-4 decisions this morning, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex couples in two major cases, effectively allowing federal benefits for gay couples. And Apple says it applauds the ruling…(...) "Apple applauds Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Poppy turns your iPhone into Viewmaster style 3D camera Posted: 26 Jun 2013 11:21 AM PDT
An interesting project is brewing up over at Kickstarter. An iPhone accessory called the Poppy wants to turn any iPhone into a kid’s 3D camera capable of capturing, viewing and sharing 3D stereoscopic stills and videos. It has two eyepieces to look through, a slot where you insert your device and mirrors which capture two stereographic images using your iPhone’s single camera. Perhaps most surprising fact is that Poppy needs no electronics to turn 2D images into 3D because its mirrors do all the heavy lifting, resulting in a light accessory that needs no batteries to operate…(...) "Poppy turns your iPhone into Viewmaster style 3D camera" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Malware infestation running amok on Android Posted: 26 Jun 2013 10:56 AM PDT
It’s not the sort of recognition any smartphone maker wants, but Android appears to be the platform of choice for nine out of ten mobile malware authors. The growth of malware apps targeting users of Google’s mobile operating system rose an unbeliavable 614 percent in just the last year, author’s of a new study found. Perhaps even more discouraging is three-quarters of the mobile malware could easily be eliminated through software updates, yet ignored by 96 percent of Android owners. As for Apple’s iOS, it’s nowhere to be found on the malware hit-list, an area in which Apple is happy to hand to rivals…(...) "Malware infestation running amok on Android" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple dogfooding iWork for iCloud Beta to all employees Posted: 26 Jun 2013 10:17 AM PDT
Along with a host of iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks announcements, Apple spent some air time during its WWDC 2013 keynote talking about the much-improved cloud component of its iWork productivity suite for Macs and iDevices. iWork for iCloud, as it is called, for the first time provides rich Pages, Keynote and Numbers web apps that run smoothly in a web browser like Safari, Chrome and Internet Explorer, much like Google’s Docs suite. After making iWork for iCloud Beta available to its registered developers via the beta.icloud.com web page, the company has just started dogfooding the software to all its employees…(...) "Apple dogfooding iWork for iCloud Beta to all employees" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Popular Limbo game hitting App Store next week Posted: 26 Jun 2013 09:46 AM PDT
Developed by Danish team Playdead, Limbo, the popular puzzle action adventure, became a smash hit shortly following its Xbox Live launch in 2010. Soon after, the game was ported to Windows and Mac PCs and Sony’s PlayStation 3 console, winning numerous accolades and garnering over a hundred awards. I’ve been looking forward to playing Limbo on my iPhone for ages so you can imagine me surprised realizing my prayers have now been answered because Playdead just announced that Limbo will land on the App Store as early as next week. Couldn’t be happier!(...) "Popular Limbo game hitting App Store next week" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple highlights iOS 7 benefits in Business and Education Posted: 26 Jun 2013 09:00 AM PDT
Apple last night started targeting big business and education with a pair of new promotional web page highlighting the benefits of iOS 7 in Enterprise and Education. For businesses of all sizes, the web page reads, “iOS 7 offers more advanced ways to deploy devices and deliver a great user experience for your employees”. And even though iOS already is by far the most popular enterprise mobile platform, the company isn’t resting on its laurels and is now promoting new iOS 7 capabilities that it hopes will make the mobile operating system even more appealing to businesses big and small alike…(...) "Apple highlights iOS 7 benefits in Business and Education" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| JetBlue picks iPads for airline pilots Posted: 26 Jun 2013 08:14 AM PDT
Yet another commercial airline has adopted Apple’s iPad in the cockpit. JetBlue announced today its pilots will use the tablet to check in-flight weather, prepare flight plans and view airport maps. The statement comes on the heels of American Airlines using the iPad on all flights. To start, JetBlue pilots will use three “core” apps, but the carrier has already asked for FAA approval to employ the iPad in more cockpit chore, the company said…(...) "JetBlue picks iPads for airline pilots" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| In May, iPad recorded utter domination in web usage Posted: 26 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT
Apple appears to have stemmed any loss of iPad usage online detected in April, roaring back to continue its utter domination of tablet web traffic in May. The iPad in May accounted for 82.4 percent of tablet web traffic within North America, according to the Chitika ad network. Amazon’s Kindle Fire registering the next best at just 6.5 percent of North American tablet web traffic May 15 to May 21…(...) "In May, iPad recorded utter domination in web usage" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google more valuable than Apple – if you exclude cash Posted: 26 Jun 2013 07:26 AM PDT
For years, the media has been keen to compare companies based on their market capitalization. The metric itself is pretty fluke, but it makes for nice headlines – especially if the topic of reporting is Apple. Earlier this year, for example, much noise was made about Apple passing the oil giant ExxonMobil to become the world’s most valuable corporation by market capitalization. Having said that, it really shouldn’t be surprising big media is now reporting that the Internet giant Google recently “passed” Apple to become the world’s most valuable technology corporation. The bold claim comes with a caveat: you have to stretch your definition of market cap and strip out some key metrics…(...) "Google more valuable than Apple – if you exclude cash" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Foxconn chief talks diversification amid lack of Apple product launches Posted: 26 Jun 2013 07:00 AM PDT
There is a ripple effect underway in the smartphone industry. As consumers shift from high-priced smartphones to basic lower-cost alternatives, companies such as Apple look to produce lower-priced handsets. The latest in line are manufacturers, such as Foxconn, which for years has tied its profit wagon to Apple’s success. Now comes word Foxconn’s parent company seeks to diversify into e-commerce and perhaps licensing its vast library of patents…(...) "Foxconn chief talks diversification amid lack of Apple product launches" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPad users prefer landscape mode, late night Facebooking Posted: 26 Jun 2013 06:15 AM PDT
A new report on how tablet users view their devices and at what times reveals several interesting preferences. Among the most notable discovered by one web application: iPads remain the most-used tablets, particularly in landscape mode at around 10pm during the weekdays. The findings also show tablets other than Apple’s device attracting usage in the single-digits…(...) "iPad users prefer landscape mode, late night Facebooking" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| India overtakes Japan as third biggest smartphone market Posted: 26 Jun 2013 05:48 AM PDT
For years, the big three smartphone markets have been China, the U.S. and Japan. India now has knocked Japan out of the third spot due in part to better distribution and increased attention from Apple and Samsung, a research firm said Wednesday. India has recently been in the spotlight as the two smartphone giants battle over the nation’s growing interest in adopting the more powerful mobile phones. As a result, consumers are bombarded with an array of buying options, perhaps explaining why Strategy Analytics is reporting 163 percent smartphone growth in India, four times the global average…(...) "India overtakes Japan as third biggest smartphone market" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Defense Technica review: a game where careful strategy works best Posted: 26 Jun 2013 04:00 AM PDT
Defense Technica is a TD game that offers players the ability to get a glimpse at the enemy's plans in order to use resources most effectively and offers a level of challenge that is uncommon in the genre…(...) "Defense Technica review: a game where careful strategy works best" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Guy who sold iPhone 4 prototype to Gizmodo tells all in Reddit AMA Posted: 26 Jun 2013 03:33 AM PDT
Gizmodo’s iPhone 4 scoop of 2010 will likely go down as one of the biggest product leaks in history. Anyone who’s been following Apple, or tech news in general, in recent years remembers the story of the Apple employee that left his iPhone 4 prototype in a bar. The name of the guy who found the handset is Brian Hogan. And wouldn’t you know it, he turned up on Reddit last night to do an AMA about the whole ordeal. It’s quite interesting, as he talks about the night he found it, how much money he made and more…(...) "Guy who sold iPhone 4 prototype to Gizmodo tells all in Reddit AMA" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T rolls out and expands LTE in several markets Posted: 26 Jun 2013 02:42 AM PDT
In a recent study by PC Mag, AT&T’s LTE network was found to be the fastest among the top 4 carriers. But Verizon was found to be the most reliable. That’s because Big Red has 4G coverage in nearly 200 more markets than AT&T does. But it’s working hard to change that. This morning, the nation’s second largest wireless provider posted a number of press releases announcing that it has rolled out LTE to new markets, and expanded coverage in several existing markets…(...) "AT&T rolls out and expands LTE in several markets" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple launches online retail store in Russia Posted: 26 Jun 2013 02:07 AM PDT
It’s been nearly a year since we heard of Apple’s plans to begin direct sales in Russia, and this week it’s finally putting that plan into action. The company has opened a web store in the country, allowing consumers to order iPhones, iPads and more. Believe it or not, this is actually the first time that folks in Russia will be able to order products directly from Apple. Previously, the company’s devices were only available via third-party retailers, as it doesn’t have any physical stores in the country…(...) "Apple launches online retail store in Russia" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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