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- Pandora app updated with new auto-pause feature and more
- New ‘iOS in the Car’ feature to work over WiFi via AirPlay
- Olloclip introduces new telephoto lens for iPhone
- YouTube Capture gains support for accounts with multiple channels
- Apple seeds iOS 7 beta 3 to developers: this is what’s new
- Apple accused of pushing users to download HD movies on non-HD devices
- Twitter updates iOS and Mac app with DM syncing
- Company selling Android handsets based on budget iPhone design
- Freemium Candy Crush game smashes revenue records at $633K per day
- 5 Years of the App Store live on iTunes
- Preview: StatusHUD
- Apple closes gap with Android in May, thanks to T-Mobile
- Instagram update adds front-cam stabilization, landscape support
- Preview: ayra
- DigiTimes: iPad 5 with optimized battery in September, Apple ‘still adjusting’ new iPad mini
- Apple moves up 36 spots in Fortune’s Global 500, lands as #19
- Keep your Lightning cable handy with Nomad [review and giveaway]
- Target giving away gift cards on iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV purchases
- New hack claims to enable free hotspot tethering, no jailbreak required
- Top iOS apps go free ahead of App Store’s 5th anniversary
| Pandora app updated with new auto-pause feature and more Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:49 PM PDT
The competition is really heating up in the streaming music space these days. What with players like Apple and Twitter setting their sights on the lucrative business, it seems like every streaming service in the industry is trying to step up their game. And in recent months, the focus of these services has turned to their mobile apps. Hot on the heels of Apple releasing a beta version of its new iTunes Radio app, Rdio added some big new features to its iOS client. And today, Pandora followed suit…(...) "Pandora app updated with new auto-pause feature and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New ‘iOS in the Car’ feature to work over WiFi via AirPlay Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:15 PM PDT
Among the many new features Apple introduced in iOS 7 is an interesting one called ‘iOS in the Car.’ It enables you to mirror your iPhone on your in-car display, allowing you to access Maps, Messages and other apps without having to take your eyes off the wheel. Outside of that, and a list of the handful of auto-makers that have pledged to support it, not much has been said about the feature. A new report is out this afternoon, though, that offers up some new details on the whole thing. And apparently it’s going to work over Wi-Fi…(...) "New ‘iOS in the Car’ feature to work over WiFi via AirPlay" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Olloclip introduces new telephoto lens for iPhone Posted: 08 Jul 2013 02:39 PM PDT
In the world of iPhone photography accessories, there’s perhaps no name more recognized than Olloclip. The company produces a popular 3-in-1 clip-on camera lens system for Apple’s handset that includes macro, fisheye and a wide-angle lenses. And today, they introduced a new telephoto lens, bringing the Olloclip line full circle. It’s available in two flavors—one that works with the iPhone 5, and one that works the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and the last two generations of the iPod touch…(...) "Olloclip introduces new telephoto lens for iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| YouTube Capture gains support for accounts with multiple channels Posted: 08 Jul 2013 01:15 PM PDT
The Internet giant Google today released a maintenance update to its YouTube Capture app used to record clips on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices and upload them in the YouTube-friendly format to the video sharing service. The biggest improvement in YouTube Capture version 1.5 is support for YouTube accounts with multiple channels. This is no doubt going to appeal to prolific YouTube creators such as our own Jeff Benjamin whose how-to, hands-on and walkthrough videos regularly score high view counts (and some people even fall in love with the sound of Jeff’s wonderful radio voice). This edition of YouTube Capture additionally features general improvements and fixes and better uploading on iOS 5 devices…(...) "YouTube Capture gains support for accounts with multiple channels" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple seeds iOS 7 beta 3 to developers: this is what’s new Posted: 08 Jul 2013 01:04 PM PDT
As predicted by a report late last month, Apple has seeded iOS 7 beta 3 to developers this morning. The update comes two weeks after Apple posted the second beta to its next-generation mobile operating system, and nearly a month after it released the initial version following its WWDC keynote. The third beta is available for compatible iPhones, iPads and iPod touch models, and can be downloaded by visiting the Software Update section in the Settings app of devices that currently have iOS 7 installed. It should be available in the dev portal shortly. You’ll find more details after the fold…(...) "Apple seeds iOS 7 beta 3 to developers: this is what’s new" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple accused of pushing users to download HD movies on non-HD devices Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:45 PM PDT
With the September 2008 release of iTunes 8, Apple along with introducing a slew of new software features started upgrading resolution of movies and television shows sold on the iTunes Store to high-definition 720p. One Apple user has now taken the company to court over what in his view files as fraud, unjust enrichment and violation of consumer protection laws. A Florida user took issue with iTunes movie downloads, alleging Apple tricked him into buying a pricier $4.99 high-definition version of the Big Daddy movie although his iPhone 3GS did not support playback of HD content. Claiming he was unaware an SD version was available for $3.99, he argues Apple should compensate the “millions” of owners of older hardware who paid a buck more to download HD versions of movies and TV shows…(...) "Apple accused of pushing users to download HD movies on non-HD devices" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Twitter updates iOS and Mac app with DM syncing Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:15 PM PDT
The most annoying thing about Twitter’s iOS and Mac client has finally been fixed: your DMs now sync properly across devices and platforms. This means reading a DM on iPhone will mark it as read on desktop, and vice versa. In fact, Twitter will now properly sync your read/unread DMs in all official Twitter apps, including the web interface at twitter.com, the mobile UI at mobile.twitter.com, Twitter for Mac, Twitter for Android and TweetDeck, another Twitter-owned property…(...) "Twitter updates iOS and Mac app with DM syncing" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Company selling Android handsets based on budget iPhone design Posted: 08 Jul 2013 11:48 AM PDT
Over the weekend, a small electronics company named Techdy posted several photos and high quality video of, what is believed to be, the shell of Apple’s long rumored budget iPhone. Similar to previous reports, it described the device as a cross between the iPhone 5 and first-gen iPod touch. Interestingly enough, folks who want to see what the phone looks like for themselves can actually order it. Techdy has announced that it is now selling an Android smartphone, the ‘Basic Bear,’ for $199 that has a 4-inch Retina display and features a hardware design based on the the budget iPhone…(...) "Company selling Android handsets based on budget iPhone design" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Freemium Candy Crush game smashes revenue records at $633K per day Posted: 08 Jul 2013 11:36 AM PDT
Candy Crush Saga could become the legal Crack of the app world. Initially belittled for its close resemblance to Bejeweled, Electronics Arts’ addictive freemium game, Candy Crush is now the poster child for the freemium model, raking in a record $633,000 per day, according to one estimate. The key is simple: get players addicted to the game, then charge for larger and larger fixes. Theoretically, the company behind Candy Crush could pull in $230 million in annualized revenue from this single app, even turning the game loose on Wall Street…(...) "Freemium Candy Crush game smashes revenue records at $633K per day" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| 5 Years of the App Store live on iTunes Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:57 AM PDT
With just two days until the official fifth anniversary of Apple’s App Store, the company last week conveniently delivered a celebratory poster highlighting key moments in the application’s store five-year history. A few hours ago, Apple slashed a number of premium apps and games to zero bucks and now a new anniversary section has just gone live on iTunes. Titled ’5 Years of the App Store’, it’s accessible both from desktop iTunes and via the stock App Store app on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices by following this link…(...) "5 Years of the App Store live on iTunes" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Posted: 08 Jul 2013 09:28 AM PDT
StatusHUD is an upcoming jailbreak tweak that promises to integrate the iPhone’s volume HUD with the status bar. This allows you to view the volume level meter from within the confines of the iOS status bar, keeping the middle of the screen free from the stock HUD. Scheduled to touchdown on Cydia’s BigBoss repo in the near future, StatusHUD works on all jailbroken iOS devices, including the iPad. Developer, Alan Yip, the same developer behind tweaks such as Tap to Widgets and Overview, has allowed us to go hands on with a finished copy of the tweak. Check out our preview video after the break…(...) "Preview: StatusHUD" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple closes gap with Android in May, thanks to T-Mobile Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:45 AM PDT
Apple may want to thank its newest U.S. carrier partner, T-Mobile USA, for helping narrow the gap between iOS and Google’s leading Android smartphone software. According to a newly-released market survey, Android had 52 percent of the domestic market in May 2013 while Apple scored 41.9 percent, a 3.5 percent gain over the same end of May period in 2012. The figures are slightly encouraging to Apple, which held 39 percent of the U.S. smartphone market according to another research firm in June. Remarkable about today’s numbers is how the iPhone accounted for more than half of T-Mobile smartphone sales, enticing a higher-than-average percent of feature phone owners to upgrade to the Apple handset…(...) "Apple closes gap with Android in May, thanks to T-Mobile" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Instagram update adds front-cam stabilization, landscape support Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:15 AM PDT
Like it or not, video on Instagram video is here to stay. And with five million videos uploaded to Instagram in the first 24 hours and given the Instagram brand strength, small wonder that Vine shares on Twitter have plummeted since Instagram video debut. Not resting on its laurels, just this past weekend Instagram received a small update adding support for the Cinema video stabilization feature for your iPhone’s front camera, previously available on the rear camera only. Not only that, you can now shot video holding the Instagram camera in landscape orientation…(...) "Instagram update adds front-cam stabilization, landscape support" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:48 AM PDT
Looking for a beautiful way to access toggles directly from the Lock screen on iOS 6? What about an improved “slide to unlock” design? All of that, and more, is possible with an upcoming jailbreak tweak by the name of ayra. Designed by Surenix (ayecon), and developed by bensge (Velox), ayra is a tweak that’s high on design and features solid functionality. I won’t spoil all of the features just yet, as I’ve saved that for the full review. But, in order to wet your appetite, I’ve put together a brief preview video which lends a peak at some of the things you can expect to see when the tweak releases later this week.(...) "Preview: ayra" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| DigiTimes: iPad 5 with optimized battery in September, Apple ‘still adjusting’ new iPad mini Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:09 AM PDT
According to the supply chain sources who spoke to DigiTimes, the Taiwanese trade publication infamous for its mixed track record, Apple will release a fifth-generation 9.7-inch iPad in September. As for the second-generation iPad mini, the company is “still adjusting” that device. What this means is that iPad mini 2 specs have not been decided on yet. Its bigger brother may sport a longer battery life than the usual ten-hour rated performance iPads are known for due to an optimized battery design…(...) "DigiTimes: iPad 5 with optimized battery in September, Apple ‘still adjusting’ new iPad mini" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple moves up 36 spots in Fortune’s Global 500, lands as #19 Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:08 AM PDT
Each year, the Fortune Global 500 chart ranks the world’s most powerful corporations based on their revenue. The 2013 edition of the rankings is now out and, based on 2012 revenue, Apple moved up 36 spots, soaring from 55th to 19th place. In fact, Apple previously cracked the Fortune 10 for the first time based on its 2012 revenue of $157 billion. In terms of market capitalization, Apple is second only to the oil giant Exxon Mobile, in spite of ongoing woes concerning its share price…(...) "Apple moves up 36 spots in Fortune’s Global 500, lands as #19" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Keep your Lightning cable handy with Nomad [review and giveaway] Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:00 AM PDT
Running out of the house with an empty iPhone battery can be catastrophic. We have all been there, stuck in the office, out of town, on a long car ride, when the low battery indicator pops up begging for more juice. Despite many 21st century successes, smartphone batteries still weigh us down. Unfortunately, this causes me to keep a Lightning cable near my nightstand, at the iMac, around the office, and in my car. To prevent such problems, Kero developed the Nomad cable. Cleverly designed as a keychain, Nomad is a 3″, fully Apple certified lifesaver. The seemingly simplistic resolution to an everyday problem prevents charging headaches… (...) "Keep your Lightning cable handy with Nomad [review and giveaway]" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Target giving away gift cards on iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV purchases Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:52 AM PDT
The United States retailing corporation Target is advertising a promotion where they’re giving away free Target Gift Cards for every qualifying purchase of iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Apple TV device from Apple. Free gift cards range in denominations from $10 to $50 and are good against purchases at the retailer, including iTunes Gift cards which Target has been offering for some time now. And if you’re planning on getting an iPhone 5 from Target, the retailer just sweetened the deal by throwing in a $25 coupon and reducing the entry-level 16GB model down to $149.99 with a qualifying two-year plan…(...) "Target giving away gift cards on iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV purchases" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New hack claims to enable free hotspot tethering, no jailbreak required Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:05 AM PDT
The iTweakiOS team has been pretty busy over the past few months. Not only have they released hacked carrier bundles for all four of the top wireless carriers in the US to improve network performance, but they’ve also managed to add HD voice and other features as well. And this weekend they introduced a new project that, they claim, will enable free hotspot tethering on your iOS device—no jailbreak required. In fact, all you need is a GSM iPhone or iPad running on iOS 6 (or 7), a desktop computer, and the ability to follow a few simple steps…(...) "New hack claims to enable free hotspot tethering, no jailbreak required" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Top iOS apps go free ahead of App Store’s 5th anniversary Posted: 08 Jul 2013 02:33 AM PDT
As noted by several iDB readers, a handful of high profile iOS games and apps have gone free ahead of what could be a major celebration in honor of the App Store’s fifth anniversary. Apple recently sent out timeline posters to major media outlets signaling the July 10 milestone. Among the apps spotted thus far, believed to be a part of the promotion, are Chair’s widely popular swipe-to-fight action title Infinity Blade II and Native Instruments’ Traktor DJ for iPad—neither of which has ever been offered for free. You’ll find a full list of the deals after the fold…(...) "Top iOS apps go free ahead of App Store’s 5th anniversary" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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