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- Graphite iPhone 5S rear shell tipped in new HD vid?
- AppleCare employee training commences ahead of iOS 7 launch
- AT&T vacation blackout confirms rumored September 20 iPhone 5S/5C launch
- Apple patent shows Aperture-like iPad photo interface
- Best Buy offers 50% off iPhone 5 for Labor Day
- Cut the Rope is Apple’s Free App of the Week
- Another Android exec leaves Google nest as Silicon Valley romance rumors swirl
- It seems iTunes Match subscribers will get unlimited iTunes Radio skipping
- Pioneer launches DDJ-WEGO2, cool DJ mixing console for iPhone and iPad
- Apple invention lets you change brightness of UI elements independently of content
- Extended AppleCare+ warranty said to launch in Europe soon
- Apple researching automatic FaceTime camera selection
- Yahoo gives Flickr iOS app live filters and pro editing tools
- iOS remains developers’ first choice, report shows
- Abyss Attack review: a traditional vertical shooter game
- Test your memory with The Impossible Line
| Graphite iPhone 5S rear shell tipped in new HD vid? Posted: 29 Aug 2013 06:20 PM PDT
So, just a few days ago we heard about a possible new iPhone 5S color: graphite. Suspiciously enough, we’ve seen little else since. This video changes all that. Introducing the purported graphite iPhone 5S rear shell (bonus: two gold iPhone 5S videos, iPhone 5C sneak peek)…(...) "Graphite iPhone 5S rear shell tipped in new HD vid?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AppleCare employee training commences ahead of iOS 7 launch Posted: 29 Aug 2013 03:02 PM PDT
Apple today has reportedly begun educating its support army on the intricacies of iOS 7 and iTunes Radio and is training AppleCare employees to efficiently handle customer queries and help them transition to its revamped operating system, a reliable blogger has learned Thursday. With iOS 7 now looming on the horizon and the software’s official launch and public availability pegged for September 10, the AppleCare staff training is said to focus mostly on the visual changes in iOS 7, with specific emphasis on a few cherry-picked features. The company is also asking AppleCare employees to basically tell puzzled customers iOS 7 still works the same even though it looks significantly different than its predecessor…(...) "AppleCare employee training commences ahead of iOS 7 launch" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T vacation blackout confirms rumored September 20 iPhone 5S/5C launch Posted: 29 Aug 2013 02:05 PM PDT
Following a report that T-Mobile is canceling vacations for store employees between September 20 and September 22, another story has affirmed that rival AT&T is now following suit. Specifically, the carrier is said to be blacking out vacation days for the second half of September, seemingly in preparation for the iPhone 5S/5C launch date. That’s a tell-tale sign of an impending iPhone launch: carriers want to ensure enough staff is on hand to handle an influx of customers at launch. Notably, AT&T did the same last year ahead of the iPhone 5 launch, as well as every single year starting with the original iPhone launch back in 2007. Putting these pieces together, new iPhones are very likely going on sale in the United States and a few major international markets on Friday, September 20, which would be ten days after the official unveiling…(...) "AT&T vacation blackout confirms rumored September 20 iPhone 5S/5C launch" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple patent shows Aperture-like iPad photo interface Posted: 29 Aug 2013 01:40 PM PDT
Apple may be preparing a new look for iPad-based photo manipulation apps, according to a 2011 patent application just now uncovered. When first filed in the U.S., the application describing a new slider-based user interface did not include Apple as the owner, allowing the invention to fly under the radar until now. In a detailed explanation, the filing describes a user interface with multiple sliders, pop-up menus and image previews allowing tablet owners to see how changes affect their final product. The interface appears unlike that now offered in the iOS 7 Photos app or the iPhoto iOS app (a $4.99 download)…(...) "Apple patent shows Aperture-like iPad photo interface" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Best Buy offers 50% off iPhone 5 for Labor Day Posted: 29 Aug 2013 01:11 PM PDT
Next Monday is Labor Day, a national holiday in the United States, and the nation’s top electronics retailer Best Buy is hoping to counter Apple’s upcoming iPhone trade-in program by offering the iPhone 5 half price. That’s right, you can get a brand new 16 or 32GB iPhone 5 for at least half of its normal asking price, by trading-in your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S in good condition (no water damage or screen cracks). Of course, you’re expected to commit your soul to AT&T, Verizon or Sprint for two more years. This is obviously becoming a thing for Best Buy: just two weeks ago, they were offering a $200 credit in exchange for your iPhone 4S in working condition…(...) "Best Buy offers 50% off iPhone 5 for Labor Day" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Cut the Rope is Apple’s Free App of the Week Posted: 29 Aug 2013 11:58 AM PDT
If you’re a sucker for physics-based puzzlers as I’ve always been but really can’t stand Angry Birds anymore, Cut the Rope is a much-needed refreshment from Rovio’s bird-slinging franchise. On the surface, the concept seems dull: you’re tasked with feeding candy to a little green monster named Om Nom while collecting stars. But it’s how developers executed the super-realistic physics gameplay and paired it with colorful cartoonish visuals that blows mind. Tens of millions of players can’t be wrong and I’m also guilty of falling in love and getting addicted to Cut the Rope. Already downloaded more than 300 million times around the world, the game’s never been free on the App Store so it’s kinda big deal that Apple’s just made Cut the Rope its Free App of the Week…(...) "Cut the Rope is Apple’s Free App of the Week" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Another Android exec leaves Google nest as Silicon Valley romance rumors swirl Posted: 29 Aug 2013 10:59 AM PDT
It’s not often that Silicon Valley gets to mix tech with romance, but there appears to be a full-blown soap opera erupting in the executive suites at Google. Hugo Barra, who as product manager for Android was the face of Google’s mobile software, is moving to China and smartphone maker Xiaomi. But what’s got tongues wagging is that Barra’s departure comes amidst news that he leaves a Google romance. Google’s co-founder – who just split with his wife – is on the rebound: with a Google employee. Confused? Don’t worry, we’ll explain it all below, as well as what the product chief’s new job may mean for Android and Apple…(...) "Another Android exec leaves Google nest as Silicon Valley romance rumors swirl" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| It seems iTunes Match subscribers will get unlimited iTunes Radio skipping Posted: 29 Aug 2013 09:54 AM PDT
The song-skipping feature that long stalled Apple’s iTunes Radio talks with record labels could get a boost when iTunes Radio, which was announced at June’s WWDC, launches this Fall as part of the iOS 7 refresh and iPhone 5S/5C launch. Apple on its part hasn’t definitely confirmed whether the free ad-driven service will in fact impose a ceiling on the number of song skips akin to Pandora and other digital radio services. For what it’s worth, iOS 7 Beta users currently can’t bypass the song-skipping limit. In my testing, for example, iTunes Radio wouldn’t allow me to skip more than six songs each hour per a specific station. But according to a new report, things could change come this Fall as Apple could enable unlimited song skipping for iTunes Match subscribers…(...) "It seems iTunes Match subscribers will get unlimited iTunes Radio skipping" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Pioneer launches DDJ-WEGO2, cool DJ mixing console for iPhone and iPad Posted: 29 Aug 2013 09:09 AM PDT
The App Store offers some of the finest apps for DJing on any mobile platform and makers of specialized accessories have taken notice and been adding support for Apple’s iPhone, iPod and iPad devices. Take Pioneer, for example, and its brand new DJ controller for iOS devices that got announced today. The DDJ-WEGO2 console is very cool: it’s portable (has handles), compatible with your fav apps, and appeases to aspiring DJs by providing all the hardware mixing sliders plus the Jog FX/Pulse control and lets you access and mix tracks on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices…(...) "Pioneer launches DDJ-WEGO2, cool DJ mixing console for iPhone and iPad" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple invention lets you change brightness of UI elements independently of content Posted: 29 Aug 2013 08:00 AM PDT
Although Apple already permits owners of Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad devices to adjust the user interface in a global way, a newly-published patent application describes how certain elements of the UI could be adapted. The application details a method to filter certain areas of the user interface, permitting users to adjust certain areas of the interface while leaving other locations untouched. Along with giving us more control of an application’s user interface, the adjustments outlined in the application titled ‘User Interface Contrast Filter’ could help improve such things as battery life…(...) "Apple invention lets you change brightness of UI elements independently of content" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Extended AppleCare+ warranty said to launch in Europe soon Posted: 29 Aug 2013 07:35 AM PDT
AppleCare+, Apple’s extended warranty coverage for iPhones and iPads, could soon launch across Europe, if there’s merit to a report published yesterday by the French blog iGen. AppleCare+ is currently available only to customers in the United States, Canada and Japan, and can be activated in-store or online within 30 days of a device purchase. The $99 extended coverage gives you a piece of mind by providing repair or replacement coverage, both parts and labor, from Apple-authorized technicians for AirPort wireless appliances as well as your iPhone and iPad, its battery and the included USB cable and power adapter…(...) "Extended AppleCare+ warranty said to launch in Europe soon" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple researching automatic FaceTime camera selection Posted: 29 Aug 2013 07:08 AM PDT
With the growing number of handsets – including the iPhone – which include both front and rear-facing cameras, there is that decision during FaceTime calls and videoconferencing on where the focus should be: the caller or the subject? Now comes word Apple wants to automate that question, using cues to switch between the two video streams. In a just-published patent application, the iPhone maker proposes software that can select the front or rear camera by watching for moving lips or listening for speech. The invention could come in handy for the growing denizens of news people becoming their own photographers, as well as creating better family vacation flicks…(...) "Apple researching automatic FaceTime camera selection" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Yahoo gives Flickr iOS app live filters and pro editing tools Posted: 29 Aug 2013 06:26 AM PDT
There has never been a better time to dive deep into iPhone photography. With Twitter’s Vine popularizing impulse sharing of short video clips, Instagram ruling the photo sharing space and having acquired the video startup Luma, it may seem as if the outcome of this rivalry will be determined between Facebook/Instagram, Twitter/Vine and Google and its Google+ Photos. But people seem to be forgetting about Yahoo and its Flickr photo sharing service. After being neglected for so many years, the awoken Internet giant under Marissa Mayer’s leadership has made some notable strides in the mobile photography space. And with today’s major update, Yahoo’s Flickr iOS app has gained some interesting mobile photography features that instantly make it on par with the aforementioned giants. Here’s the full breakdown…(...) "Yahoo gives Flickr iOS app live filters and pro editing tools" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS remains developers’ first choice, report shows Posted: 29 Aug 2013 05:55 AM PDT
Despite all the chatter about Android and other smartphone platforms trying to entice developer, when it comes to picking their first choice, developers opt for iOS. In addition, 27 percent of developers chose the iPad as their second priority compared to a fifth for Android tablets. The survey by researcher Forrester shows that while Android has the numerical lead, when it comes to developer unveiling a mobile product, iOS is considered first…(...) "iOS remains developers’ first choice, report shows" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Abyss Attack review: a traditional vertical shooter game Posted: 29 Aug 2013 05:00 AM PDT
A few days ago, I told you about the vertical shoot-em-up (shmup) game M.A.C.E. As a follow up for fans of games like the Raiden series of long ago, we've got another vertical shmup for you, only this time it's underwater. Raiden takes place on the ground, M.A.C.E. takes place in space, and Abyss Attack takes place in the dark recesses of deep sea…(...) "Abyss Attack review: a traditional vertical shooter game" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Test your memory with The Impossible Line Posted: 29 Aug 2013 04:00 AM PDT
The Impossible Line is a casual puzzle game that tests your ability to remember where objects are, but this is not your kid's card-flipping memory game. You'll be bouncing off of walls if you don't remember where they are…(...) "Test your memory with The Impossible Line" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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