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- What a 12.9-inch iPad looks like next to an iPad 4, MacBook Air
- Samsung to purchase OLED firm Novaled for $347 million
- T-Mobile ending ‘no money down’ promotion for iPhone 4S,5
- Steve Jobs considered walking away from the pro market
- AT&T cuts Next pricing, iPhone 5 now $27 a month
- President Obama outlines four government surveillance reform initiatives
- Apple’s request to suspend e-book ruling denied
- Twitter #music updated with personalized recommendations, new ways of discovering music
- Apple wins ITC ban on Samsung products
- Chain Reaction – Connect The Dots, a relaxing game for a relaxing weekend
- Cincinnati Bell landing the iPhone 5 on August 16
- Blizzard posts StarCraft II World Championship Series streaming app
- Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar begins its journey today
- DoJ again accuses Apple of conspiring with publishers
- Without iPhone exclusive, China Unicom now turns to low-cost handsets
- Kid Tripp for iOS is no child’s game
- Empires II makes it possible for beginners to enjoy world domination board games
- Best Buy offering iPhone discounts, double trade-in value this weekend
- New photos of iPad 5 front panel surface, again show thinner bezels
- President Obama meets with Tim Cook and other tech execs to talk surveillance
| What a 12.9-inch iPad looks like next to an iPad 4, MacBook Air Posted: 09 Aug 2013 07:00 PM PDT Early this year, a report from a Korean news site claimed that Apple was looking at the possibility of launching a 12.9-inch iPad in early 2014. We called the story ‘crazy,’ as among other things, it called for the monstrous tablet to be named the ‘iPad maxi.’ Surprisingly, though, late last month the Wall Street Journal corroborated the report, saying it had it on good authority that Apple was really working on such a device. And on the off chance that it ever makes it to market, here’s what it could look like…(...) "What a 12.9-inch iPad looks like next to an iPad 4, MacBook Air" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Samsung to purchase OLED firm Novaled for $347 million Posted: 09 Aug 2013 06:16 PM PDT
Despite the fact that Apple seems to be doing everything in its power to reduce its supply chain dependence on Samsung, the two appear to be inseparable. The Korean tech giant still makes a number of iOS device components, including processors and displays. With that in mind, you can understand why we were interested to hear this afternoon that Samsung is in the process of purchasing Novaled, a German-based OLED (organic light-emitting diode) company, for a staggering 260 million euros, or $347 million USD…(...) "Samsung to purchase OLED firm Novaled for $347 million" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| T-Mobile ending ‘no money down’ promotion for iPhone 4S,5 Posted: 09 Aug 2013 04:34 PM PDT
If you were planning to pickup an iPhone 4S or 5 on T-Mobile anytime soon, you better act fast. According to a new report, the carrier is ending its popular ‘$0 down’ promotion on the two handsets that it just started in late July. The deal, which is said to be ending tomorrow for the aforementioned models, allowed new T-Mobile subscribers to purchase an iPhone with no downpayment, and monthly payments of around $25 until the phone was paid for…(...) "T-Mobile ending ‘no money down’ promotion for iPhone 4S,5" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Steve Jobs considered walking away from the pro market Posted: 09 Aug 2013 04:19 PM PDT
Apple’s late co-founder was never fond of die-hard creative professionals and wanted to walk away from that niche market segment in order to focus solely on the high-end consumer segment which appealed more to him and didn’t eat up major resources. In fact, it didn’t just cross Steve’s mind to kiss the pro market good-bye. He was actually considering dropping Apple products for the pros altogether, says Apple’s former ad consultant Ken Segall, the guy who dreamed up the iMac name and revealed the iPhone could have been easily called the ‘Telepod’…(...) "Steve Jobs considered walking away from the pro market" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T cuts Next pricing, iPhone 5 now $27 a month Posted: 09 Aug 2013 03:48 PM PDT
AT&T’s new device upgrade program called Next has managed to enrage rival T-Mobile, which thinks the initiative is just plain “sneaky and underhanded.” The early upgrade program is indeed a bad deal for consumers so the nation’s second-largest telco has tweaked pricing earlier today, making a number of devices more affordable. This includes Apple’s iPhone 5, which can be now had for $27 per month for the entry-level model with sixteen gigabytes of storage. That’s $5.50 per month cheaper compared to the previous $32.50 per month iPhone 5 pricing under AT&T’s Next. Sticking it to Verizon, the new $27 per month tier is also a buck per year cheaper versus Verizon’s Edge plan…(...) "AT&T cuts Next pricing, iPhone 5 now $27 a month" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| President Obama outlines four government surveillance reform initiatives Posted: 09 Aug 2013 03:34 PM PDT
Following a series of meetings with tech executives a government leaders this week, President Obama held a press conference this morning to describe his plan to assuage concerns among Americans and foreigners regarding the legality of US surveillance activities. During his speech, the President said that the surveillance programs in use by government agencies right now are “operating in a way that prevents abuse.” But the question for his administration, he posed, is how does it make “American people more comfortable?” So he outlined the following four initiatives…(...) "President Obama outlines four government surveillance reform initiatives" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple’s request to suspend e-book ruling denied Posted: 09 Aug 2013 03:22 PM PDT
Today’s a big day for Apple as the company faces some major legal showdowns. First, the United States International Trade Commission handed down its final ruling on the long-running complaint against Samsung, ordering an import ban on infringing Samsung smartphones and tablets, which will take effect at the end of the 60-day Presidential review period. It’s a major win for Apple in its long-standing dispute against Samsung. However, the company is also waging another major battle, this one concerning the U.S. government’s e-book price fixing allegations. Apple’s agency business model – where publishers get to price their iBooks themselves, with Apple keeping its standard 30 percent cut – has unfortunatelly suffered a major setback as its request to suspend Judge Cote's ruling in e-book case has been denied…(...) "Apple’s request to suspend e-book ruling denied" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Twitter #music updated with personalized recommendations, new ways of discovering music Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:40 PM PDT
Twitter’s #music app launched in April as a way to discover music people share on Twitter. The micro-blogging giant updated the software in June with new discovery charts and the addition of genres. Since then, we haven’t heard much from Twitter on the music front until today’s version 1.3 update which expands on content discovery with new tools while adding the ability to scan your music library to provide personalized recommendations…(...) "Twitter #music updated with personalized recommendations, new ways of discovering music" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple wins ITC ban on Samsung products Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:30 PM PDT
Apple picked up another major victory in its ongoing patent battle with Samsung this afternoon. The International Trade Commission has just handed down a decision in the company’s case against Samsung, finding the Korean tech giant guilty of infringement. The final ruling on the complaint, which Apple first lodged in July 2011, finds several Samsung products guilty of infringing on two of Apple’s patents. An import ban has been ordered on those products, and will take effect at the end of the 60-day Presidential review period…(...) "Apple wins ITC ban on Samsung products" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Chain Reaction – Connect The Dots, a relaxing game for a relaxing weekend Posted: 09 Aug 2013 01:22 PM PDT
Chain Reaction is a very simple game that doesn't require a whole lot of skill. The only thing you need is patience and a bit of luck…(...) "Chain Reaction – Connect The Dots, a relaxing game for a relaxing weekend" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Cincinnati Bell landing the iPhone 5 on August 16 Posted: 09 Aug 2013 08:40 AM PDT
Another regional United States telco is about to land Apple’s iPhone 5 soon. Cincinnati Bell, the leading wireless carrier in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its nearby suburbs in the U.S. states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, will start offering the Apple smartphone next Friday, August 16, The Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper has confirmed. Although the device will be priced a bit higher versus other prepaid carriers, the launch festivities are said to include a nice $100 trade-in promo. I’ve included the full details after the break…(...) "Cincinnati Bell landing the iPhone 5 on August 16" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Blizzard posts StarCraft II World Championship Series streaming app Posted: 09 Aug 2013 08:08 AM PDT
Blizzard, the maker of the award-winning Starcraft and Diablo series, has released a new iPhone and iPad app, called Blizzard WCS. As the name suggests, it’s basically a client designed to allow for live streaming of the StarCraft II World Championship Series (WCS). If you can’t make it to the WCS, the app will “keep you updated, informed, and entertained all the way through the Global Finals of the World Championship Series and beyond,” Blizzard promises…(...) "Blizzard posts StarCraft II World Championship Series streaming app" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar begins its journey today Posted: 09 Aug 2013 07:37 AM PDT
Nearly a dozen follow-up games were released in the Ultima series, but fans haven't seen or heard a squeak for over a decade. Today, fans of the original Ultima Forever campaign can play a modernized version that follows the early storyline, but offers a completely new look…(...) "Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar begins its journey today" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| DoJ again accuses Apple of conspiring with publishers Posted: 09 Aug 2013 07:07 AM PDT
In another twist to the e-book case involving Apple and five major book publishers, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday said Apple and publishers have "banded together once again,” arguing strict regulation is necessary. Apple of course argued a stay. The government may be attempting to gain leverage here by accusing (again) Apple of conspiring with publishers ahead of today’s decision on punishment in the e-book antitrust case…(...) "DoJ again accuses Apple of conspiring with publishers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Without iPhone exclusive, China Unicom now turns to low-cost handsets Posted: 09 Aug 2013 06:36 AM PDT
There is a surge of demand for low-cost smartphones in China. Latest to ride the wave: local carrier China Unicom, which lost its exclusive deal to sell iPhones in 2012. Apparently, the shift toward inexpensive phones is paying off, the company reporting a 55 percent jump in profits for the first half of 2013. While there is still room for high-end smartphones, vast growth is seen selling inexpensive handsets to emerging markets, such as China and India. Apple could unveil a plastic iPhone aimed at first-time smartphone owners and still make “decent profitability” one analyst said Thursday…(...) "Without iPhone exclusive, China Unicom now turns to low-cost handsets" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Kid Tripp for iOS is no child’s game Posted: 09 Aug 2013 06:00 AM PDT
Kid Tripp captures your youth by recreating the pixelated imagery that defined a generation, while offering a measure of fast-paced challenge that is not typical of games in the genre…(...) "Kid Tripp for iOS is no child's game" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Empires II makes it possible for beginners to enjoy world domination board games Posted: 09 Aug 2013 05:00 AM PDT
Empires II is a world domination game where your only goal is to capture all of the land. At the end of the game, you will either eliminate your enemies and control all territories, or be eliminated yourself…(...) "Empires II makes it possible for beginners to enjoy world domination board games" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Best Buy offering iPhone discounts, double trade-in value this weekend Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:48 AM PDT
The only thing better than scoring a cool gadget is scoring a cool gadget at a discount. So of course we just had to pass along this information regarding some hot deals that Best Buy will be running this weekend for smartphones and tablets. As noted by CNET, starting today, the electronics retailer will be offering double the trade-in value on mobile devices for folks purchasing a smartphone from one of the 3 major carriers. Additionally, it’s also taking $100 off select iPhone models…(...) "Best Buy offering iPhone discounts, double trade-in value this weekend" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New photos of iPad 5 front panel surface, again show thinner bezels Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:06 AM PDT
Back in January of this year, iLounge’s Jeremy Horwitz claimed to have seen a physical model of the fifth generation iPad. He said it was “a lot smaller than one would guess was possible” with “virtually no left or right bezels.” Since then, all of the reports and part leaks we’ve seen have corroborated Horwitz’ description. We’ve seen rear shells of the tablet—more than once—and a few cases, and today we have new pictures of a black front panel…(...) "New photos of iPad 5 front panel surface, again show thinner bezels" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| President Obama meets with Tim Cook and other tech execs to talk surveillance Posted: 09 Aug 2013 01:13 AM PDT
According to a report from Politico, President Barack Obama met with Apple CEO Tim Cook and a number of other tech executives yesterday for a closed-door discussion on government surveillance. The site says this was the second meeting of its kind this week. Cook was joined by the likes of AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, Google’s chief Internet evangelist Vint Cerf, and Public Knowledge President Gigi Sohn, to talk about various surveillance strategies and tother topics such as the recent NSA PRISM program scandal…(...) "President Obama meets with Tim Cook and other tech execs to talk surveillance" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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