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- Apple acquires video discovery startup Matcha
- Foxconn profit surges 41% on the back of strong iPhone sales
- Vevo finally gets full AirPlay support as rumored Apple TV app looms
- Joint iPhone 5S, 5C launch could be the most successful in Apple’s history
- NBC’s Sports Live Extra iOS app to stream all English Premier League matches in US
- Let’s Talk Jailbreak 23: Jailbreak news always follows
- Facebook testing new VIP app to boost celebrity engagement
- Investor Carl Icahn announces making a large investment in Apple, run for the hills!
- Yelp update allows users to post reviews directly from the app
- Wake up! Here are some of the best alarm clock apps for iPhone
- Emboldened Samsung says anti-Apple ads ‘really mess with the order of things’
- How to easily rename a conversation in the Messages app
- Smartphone theft fight gains UK support
- Google Play revenue up 67 percent in last 6 months, but App Store still leads
- Analyst: iPhone 5C may exclude Siri, but will boost margins and attract new sales
- Analyst: iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor limited to user authentication, secure payments due in 2014
- Judge says Apple could renegotiate iBook contracts with publishers
- Sphere review: now with iPhone panorama upload
- Apple hosting massive iTunes movie bundle sale
- New Audi app uses augmented reality to help you find stuff on your car
| Apple acquires video discovery startup Matcha Posted: 13 Aug 2013 06:30 PM PDT
Apple has acquired second screen startup Matcha, according to a new report. The company helped users find interesting movies and TV shows online based on their own preferences, as well as those of their friends on various social networks. The company mysteriously disappeared back in May of this year, leaving nothing but a brief note on its website saying that the service would no longer be available and that all user data had been deleted. And now we know what happened to it…(...) "Apple acquires video discovery startup Matcha" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Foxconn profit surges 41% on the back of strong iPhone sales Posted: 13 Aug 2013 04:46 PM PDT
Although Apple didn’t really wow investors with its overall Q3 numbers, there was one particular metric it blew out of the water: iPhone sales. Wall Street was predicting the company to sell between 25 and 27 million handsets during the period, and it sold 30 million. And the strong iPhone sales not only helped Apple post a $6.9 billion profit for the quarter, but it also gave Foxconn a boost as well. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the manufacturer’s profits surged 41% last during its Q2 thanks to Apple…(...) "Foxconn profit surges 41% on the back of strong iPhone sales" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Vevo finally gets full AirPlay support as rumored Apple TV app looms Posted: 13 Aug 2013 04:22 PM PDT
Vevo – a joint venture music video service operated by Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Google and Abu Dhabi Media – has had a nifty iPhone and iPad app available on the App Store for quite some time now. Thanks to a March update, it’s gotten a whole lot more useful by bringing out a disruptive feature called Vevo TV, always-on broadcast music channels that turn your iOS device into the MTV jukebox for the 21st century. Now, we heard whispers of a forthcoming Vevo Apple TV “app” said to enable 24/7 entertainment later this month. In the meantime, Vevo just pushed a nice little iOS app update which has finally enabled full AirPlay support on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices… (...) "Vevo finally gets full AirPlay support as rumored Apple TV app looms" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Joint iPhone 5S, 5C launch could be the most successful in Apple’s history Posted: 13 Aug 2013 03:05 PM PDT
If you’re still scratching your head trying to figure out why high profile investor Carl Icahn just made a [rumored] $1 billion investment in Apple, consider this: the stock is down more than $200 from where it was a year ago, despite any major missteps, and the company is about to have another big fall. How big? Well rumor has it that Apple is going to unveil two new handsets during its big media event next month. There’s the iPhone 5S, the successor to the current iPhone, and the ‘iPhone 5C,’ an all-new low-cost model. And analysts believe that the two will make for Apple’s biggest product launch ever…(...) "Joint iPhone 5S, 5C launch could be the most successful in Apple’s history" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| NBC’s Sports Live Extra iOS app to stream all English Premier League matches in US Posted: 13 Aug 2013 02:57 PM PDT
If you live in the United States and are a fan of the English Premier League, good news as 148Apps reports that NBC’s Sports Live Extra app for the iPhone and iPad will be streaming all of the matches, right as they happen in real-time. The English Premier League is the single largest sports league in the entire world so you don’t need me to tell you why this is newsworthy. Streaming matches will be free to subscribers of one of the eligible cable providers. Full details are right after the break…(...) "NBC’s Sports Live Extra iOS app to stream all English Premier League matches in US" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Let’s Talk Jailbreak 23: Jailbreak news always follows Posted: 13 Aug 2013 02:48 PM PDT
It’s been quite an exciting week full of Apple news, with the upcoming September 10th event, and the prospect of new iPhone hardware. Inside, Cody and Jeff discuss the long rumored budget iPhone, the iPhone 5S, iPads, and getting warranty coverage while running iOS 7. The duo also talks about the legitimacy of the Unthreaded jailbreak along with who might be behind it, and this week’s top tweaks. (...) "Let’s Talk Jailbreak 23: Jailbreak news always follows" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Facebook testing new VIP app to boost celebrity engagement Posted: 13 Aug 2013 01:55 PM PDT
Facebook is working on a new mobile app, but you probably won’t be able to use it. That is, unless you happen to be a Hollywood A-lister or a high-profile professional athlete. That’s because the app is for VIPs only, or very important people. The project is Facebook’s latest attempt to entice famous people to share more stuff on their site—a move which is part of an even larger plan to compete more directly with Twitter for the attention of celebrities and their legions of followers…(...) "Facebook testing new VIP app to boost celebrity engagement" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Investor Carl Icahn announces making a large investment in Apple, run for the hills! Posted: 13 Aug 2013 01:17 PM PDT
Controversial billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has announced on Twitter making a large investment in Apple. Touting a “large position” on the stock, he said he believed the stock to be “extremely undervalued” and revealed having a “a nice conversation” with Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier today, which Apple has officially confirmed now. Needles to say, Apple doomsayers came out of the woodwork screaming “There goes Apple!” Another conversation would follow soon, Icahn tweeted out. He did however let slip he may press Apple to use its cash pile to repurchase more of its shares from the public, perhaps in an effort to reduce the company’s exposure to fickle Wall Street investors and crazypants analyst…(...) "Investor Carl Icahn announces making a large investment in Apple, run for the hills!" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Yelp update allows users to post reviews directly from the app Posted: 13 Aug 2013 12:32 PM PDT
Yelp has posted an update for its iOS app this morning, bringing the client to version 7.0. The update doesn’t include a lot of new features, but it does bring about one significant change: users can now post reviews to the site directly from the app. The move has been a long time coming—users have long been calling for the ability to post to Yelp from within the app. The company has allowed users to post Tips from the mobile client in the past, but they can now post full-length assessments…(...) "Yelp update allows users to post reviews directly from the app" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Wake up! Here are some of the best alarm clock apps for iPhone Posted: 13 Aug 2013 11:34 AM PDT
This week, we've got a list of some of the best alarm clock apps that are sure to wake you up when you need to. You’ll never have to worry about being late to work again…(...) "Wake up! Here are some of the best alarm clock apps for iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Emboldened Samsung says anti-Apple ads ‘really mess with the order of things’ Posted: 13 Aug 2013 10:10 AM PDT
Do you remember Samsung before the Apple crusade? Far from being an also-ran, Samsung back in 2010 started doubling-down on the Galaxy brand message, signaling intention to establish itself as the smartphone maker to watch. But it wasn’t until the South Korean conglomerate began airing its first television commercial which ridiculed iPhone owners that it started positioning itself as the anti-Apple. And the message resonated with the demographics outside the Apple fold. In doing so, Samsung has earned itself lots of free press and attracted a following comprised of bloggers, media outlets and customers who for whatever reason couldn’t stand Apple, its culture and products. We already know the anti-iPhone ads are working and now a Samsung executives acknowledges that the anti-Apple campaign has been a “tipping point” for the Samsung brand. Which probably means those ad attacks will only intensify going forward…(...) "Emboldened Samsung says anti-Apple ads ‘really mess with the order of things’" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to easily rename a conversation in the Messages app Posted: 13 Aug 2013 09:13 AM PDT
MessageRenamer is a recently released jailbreak tweak that allows you to quickly and efficiently rename conversations contained within the stock Messages app. The tweak, which features no options or settings to configure after installation, can be used by simply tapping and holding on the header of a conversation. MessageRenamer is handy for a variety of reasons, but it’s especially useful when it comes to providing context for an ongoing group conversation. For instance, say you have a conversation with a bunch of work clients. Instead of having to fish through a list of ambiguous names, you can simply locate the message header named “Work” and have at it. Want to see how MessageRenamer operates in action? Then check out our full video walkthrough after the break.(...) "How to easily rename a conversation in the Messages app" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Smartphone theft fight gains UK support Posted: 13 Aug 2013 09:00 AM PDT
The issue over smartphone thefts has taken on a British flavor. London’s mayor now says he supports calls by American law enforcement officials asking Apple and others to beef up ways to prevent stolen phones. In a statement, London Mayor Boris Johnson said smartphone makers should “take this issue seriously.” Already, a half-dozen American officials have joined the ‘Secure Our Smartphones’ campaign, stretching from Hawaii to Delaware…(...) "Smartphone theft fight gains UK support" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google Play revenue up 67 percent in last 6 months, but App Store still leads Posted: 13 Aug 2013 08:35 AM PDT
Android’s growing popularity in Asia, particularly in Japan and South Korea, has helped Google’s Play store for Android record a revenue jump of 67 percent over the past six months. By comparison, Apple’s App store revenue has climbed just fifteen percent during the same timeframe, according to analytics firm Distimo. The impressive numbers for Android apps belie the fact that Apple’s App Store continues to be the largest with more than two times the revenue as Google Play. In April, we commented on a report from competing analytics company App Annie showing relative parity with downloads but Apple having 2.6 times the revenue…(...) "Google Play revenue up 67 percent in last 6 months, but App Store still leads" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Analyst: iPhone 5C may exclude Siri, but will boost margins and attract new sales Posted: 13 Aug 2013 08:14 AM PDT
For some time, Wall Street investors and Apple watchers have stressed the iPhone maker must adjust to more modest profit margins, as well as a worldwide reality where cheap Android smartphones enable competitors to attract price-conscious consumers. Now comes a voice saying Apple could have it all: a cheap handset, fatter margins and a larger international audience. By attracting the prepaid market, Apple’s much-expected iPhone 5C will do all that by going after a huge pool of prepaid wireless customers that’s four times larger than the current U.S. subscribers. Meanwhile, another analysts believes he knows the cheaper iPhone will exclude some features, such as Siri…(...) "Analyst: iPhone 5C may exclude Siri, but will boost margins and attract new sales" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Analyst: iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor limited to user authentication, secure payments due in 2014 Posted: 13 Aug 2013 07:10 AM PDT
The upcoming iPhone 5S revision, likely slated for an announcement at Apple’s upcoming September 10 media event, is widely expected to include the fingerprint scanning feature based on Apple’s 2012 acquisition of smart sensor experts AuthenTec. Now, there’s been a lot of uncertainty as to what software features the smart sensor might support. According to a research note issued late yesterday to clients, an analyst predicted the feature would be initially used to authenticate users in place of the iOS slide-to-unlock feature because rumored secure payments which are dependent on the smart sensor won’t be ready in time for the iPhone 5S introduction…(...) "Analyst: iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor limited to user authentication, secure payments due in 2014" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Judge says Apple could renegotiate iBook contracts with publishers Posted: 13 Aug 2013 06:25 AM PDT
The judge in the government’s antitrust lawsuit has weighed in on settlement negotiations between the Department of Justice and Apple. The iPhone maker could reopen staggered renegotiations with e-book publishers, U.S. District Court Judge Denise Cote reportedly said Monday. Government lawyers had recommend that Apple agree to drop its current e-book contracts and abstain from a new agreements for five years. Judge Cote, who ruled Apple conspired with publishers to raise prices of e-books ahead of the iPad’s launch, also wants to hold another hearing, possibly to review guidelines she is suggesting…(...) "Judge says Apple could renegotiate iBook contracts with publishers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Sphere review: now with iPhone panorama upload Posted: 13 Aug 2013 04:00 AM PDT
In July, TourWrist was completely redesigned and is now Sphere. One of the biggest updates just came last week in the form of publishable Spheres using your iPhone's panorama camera feature…(...) "Sphere review: now with iPhone panorama upload" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple hosting massive iTunes movie bundle sale Posted: 13 Aug 2013 02:40 AM PDT
Ok movie buffs, listen up. Apple just launched a major iTunes movie bundle sale that would put the $4.99 Blu-Ray tub at Walmart to shame. There’s dozens of different bundles available, of various genres, starting at just $9.99. I myself have already grabbed the Matrix Trilogy for $9.99, as well as Taken 1 and 2 for the same price. There’s also the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and the Jurassic Park trilogy, and several other movie sets/bundles to choose from…(...) "Apple hosting massive iTunes movie bundle sale" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New Audi app uses augmented reality to help you find stuff on your car Posted: 13 Aug 2013 02:00 AM PDT
Audi has recently launched a new iOS app that could offer a glimpse into the future of vehicle manuals. It’s called eKurzinfo, and it uses the camera of an iOS device, along with some augmented reality tech, to help users identify parts and features on their car. Built for the popular A3 hatchback, the app covers over 300 elements of the car from windshield wipers to the oil cap. Engine overheating? No problem, simply launch the app and pan the camera across the A3′s engine bay to find where to put your coolant…(...) "New Audi app uses augmented reality to help you find stuff on your car" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
Waking up in the morning is a very personal thing. You can either get up easily with just a subtle sound to alert you, or you have to be kicked out of bed, and still might fall asleep on the floor for 10 more minutes.
A few years ago, TourWrist hit the App Store with its high-quality panoramic photography service. User could use the company's publishing tools to create "panos" that could then be uploaded to the app and made viewable by others.
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