iDownloadBlog.com |
- Why isn’t Apple allowing pre-orders for the iPhone 5s?
- Luxury brand Burberry will use iPhone 5s to capture fashion show
- ‘Where’s My Water? 2′ now available for download
- Microsoft will trade-in your old iPad for $200 credit. Interested?
- T-Mobile announces new iPhone pricing: $0 down for 5c, $99 down for 5s
- Heroes of Loot crawls its way into the App Store
- Apple releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 with fixes for Mail, Wi-Fi, screen saver and more
- Apple tweaks Genius Bar reservation policies to deter scalpers
- Grades 3 review: take class organization to the next level
- Chrome for iOS updated with improved search, data savings feature, and more
- Radio Shack also offering iPhone 5c pre-orders, discounts on various legacy models
- iPhone 4 becomes China’s budget iPhone
- Readdle launches iOS 7-ified Calendars 5
- Poll: will you get a new iPhone?
- How secret China flights bring iPhones to Apple Stores
- Surprise! Samsung’s future smartphones will feature 64-bit processors
- Apple allegedly working on Maps car-finding feature
- How to quickly move between the first and last page of your Home screen
- Stronger battery inside iPhone 5s/5c detailed
- Apple patent shines new light on potential iDevices made of sapphire
| Why isn’t Apple allowing pre-orders for the iPhone 5s? Posted: 12 Sep 2013 06:34 PM PDT
In just about 4 hours, retailers around the globe will begin taking online pre-orders for the new iPhone 5c. And from then until Monday afternoon, tech watchers will be holding vigilant for any kind of word from Apple confirming the handset’s success. At least the company will have a clear picture of its performance this weekend, because as most of you know, it’s decided not to make its flagship iPhone 5s available for pre-order. Folks will have to wait until next week to purchase the device online or in-store. Of course, Apple hasn’t offered any reason for why it’s decided to go this route. But as you can imagine, there are a number of theories floating around the web. And on the eve of the 5c pre-order launch, we thought it’d be fun to take a look at some of them…(...) "Why isn’t Apple allowing pre-orders for the iPhone 5s?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Luxury brand Burberry will use iPhone 5s to capture fashion show Posted: 12 Sep 2013 04:40 PM PDT
Fashion retailer Burberry (not to be mistaken for BlackBerry) just announced that it will be using Apple’s new iPhone 5s to capture images and photographs at the upcoming high-profile fashion show scheduled to run in London next week. Not only will Burberry be using the improved iSight camera on the iPhone 5s to shoot stills and video, they’ll be also taking high-quality shots to document runway and beauty looks, product details and backstage moments. And I bet they’ve opted for gold devices…(...) "Luxury brand Burberry will use iPhone 5s to capture fashion show" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘Where’s My Water? 2′ now available for download Posted: 12 Sep 2013 04:17 PM PDT
Disney has posted another episode to its popular Where’s My Water? series today called ‘Where’s My Water? 2.’ It’s the franchise’s fourth installment, and it brings back Swampy the alligator from the original release. The latest sequel to the physics-based puzzler comes with three brand new locations including the Sewer, the Soap Factory, and the Beach. And it features more than 100 new levels, and an all-new challenge mode…(...) "‘Where’s My Water? 2′ now available for download" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Microsoft will trade-in your old iPad for $200 credit. Interested? Posted: 12 Sep 2013 03:56 PM PDT
In another attempt to chip away market share from Apple’s iPad, Microsoft is now running an iPad trade-in offer. Yup, you read that right. As in, trade in your iPad and increase productivity. The software maker is tempting switchers to bring in their iPad for a $200 credit, redeemable against the purchase of a Surface “or other cool products at the Microsoft Store”. Only the “gently used” iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPad 4 are eligible. Jump past the fold for the full breakdown…(...) "Microsoft will trade-in your old iPad for $200 credit. Interested?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| T-Mobile announces new iPhone pricing: $0 down for 5c, $99 down for 5s Posted: 12 Sep 2013 03:04 PM PDT
Folks hoping to score one of Apple’s new iPhones on the cheap may want to check out T-Mobile. The carrier has announced its pricing for the smartphones, which will allow customers to get an iPhone 5c for as little as $0 down, and the iPhone 5s for as little as $99 down. Of course, those are just the up front costs. You’ll have to pay off the rest of the device via monthly payments. The 16GB iPhone 5c, for example, will cost you $22 per month for 24 months, and the 16GB iPhone 5s will require you to make 24 monthly payments of $22.91…(...) "T-Mobile announces new iPhone pricing: $0 down for 5c, $99 down for 5s" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Heroes of Loot crawls its way into the App Store Posted: 12 Sep 2013 01:55 PM PDT
Dungeon crawlers are some of my most favorite types of games. I love going from room to room, clearing out baddies, looting bodies, and finding secret doors. Some people think dungeon crawl games are boring because there isn't usually a whole lot of fast-paced action. Heroes of Loot might change their minds. It is an action packed dungeon crawler that looks similar to the old school adventure game Gauntlet, but keeps you on your toes by bombarding you with so many bad guys you won't be able to stop long enough to enjoy your spoils…(...) "Heroes of Loot crawls its way into the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 with fixes for Mail, Wi-Fi, screen saver and more Posted: 12 Sep 2013 01:10 PM PDT
Apple’s OS X 10.8.5, better known as Mountain Lion, represents the company’s ninth major release of the OS X desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. The company has been testing a fifth update to Mountain Lion for some time and today released the software for public consumption. OS X 10.8.5 includes changes and fixes for various issues pertaining to the stock Mail app and the operating system’s screen saver feature, in addition to improved performance for AFP file transfer. Better Xsan reliability and fixes for Wi-Fi issues are also part of this update. It’s available now through the Software Update option on the Mac menu or via the Mac App Store’s Updates tab…(...) "Apple releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 with fixes for Mail, Wi-Fi, screen saver and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple tweaks Genius Bar reservation policies to deter scalpers Posted: 12 Sep 2013 01:02 PM PDT
Remember how devious Chinese scalpers adopted a new tactics and grabbed all of the available Apple Store Genius Bar appointment slots to make a quick buck by selling them for real money online? Guess what? Apple took notice of the trend, too! In order to thwart scalpers, Apple now requires an Apple ID to book an appointment with a retail store Genius. Previously, making an appointment was as easy as picking a desired store on the Apple Retail website and choosing a session. The company only required your first/last name and email address, which opened door to misuse…(...) "Apple tweaks Genius Bar reservation policies to deter scalpers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Grades 3 review: take class organization to the next level Posted: 12 Sep 2013 12:42 PM PDT
There have been a lot of new productivity apps launched recently that are specifically designed for students. If only I were still in school, I might have a much easier time keeping my class schedules, homework, and exams organized. Grades 3 is a student-based productivity iPhone app that organizes your tasks, homework, and exams. It also reminds you of upcoming projects that are due, keeps contacts for your groups, and tracks your grades. Plus, it was just recently completely redesigned with plenty of new features…(...) "Grades 3 review: take class organization to the next level" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Chrome for iOS updated with improved search, data savings feature, and more Posted: 12 Sep 2013 11:42 AM PDT
Good news Chrome users! Google has posted an update for the iOS version of the popular browser this afternoon, bringing the app to version 29 and in line with its Desktop and Android counterparts. Among the usual performance improvements are 3 new features: a faster back button for returning to search results, a new Bandwidth Management Settings option, and pronoun support in voice search…(...) "Chrome for iOS updated with improved search, data savings feature, and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Radio Shack also offering iPhone 5c pre-orders, discounts on various legacy models Posted: 12 Sep 2013 11:18 AM PDT
In addition to Verizon, Sprint, Walmart and other retailers, it appears that Radio Shack will also be offering iPhone 5c pre-orders tomorrow. The company will be offering every available color: red, blue, pink, green and yellow, on the top 3 carriers. Additionally, the electronics dealer is also offering discounts on a wide variety of iPhone 5, 4s and 4 handsets—you can get an iPhone 5 on Sprint for $149 on contract. You can also trade-in your old iPhone for up $250, depending on various factors…(...) "Radio Shack also offering iPhone 5c pre-orders, discounts on various legacy models" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPhone 4 becomes China’s budget iPhone Posted: 12 Sep 2013 11:01 AM PDT
Remember the concern over the higher-than-expected price of the newly-introduced iPhone 5c? It was predicted to be Apple’s entry into inexpensive smartphones for China and other emerging nations. Now comes news Apple may indeed have a low-cost iPhone for China: the iPhone 4. The device – largely unavailable virtually everywhere after Tuesday’s double iPhone 5s/5c launch – remains for sale in China at $423. The price tag happens to fall just where analyst originally expected for Apple’s inexpensive iPhone…(...) "iPhone 4 becomes China’s budget iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Readdle launches iOS 7-ified Calendars 5 Posted: 12 Sep 2013 10:30 AM PDT
With so much on my plate, you could imagine that daily productivity of yours truly depends on a powerhouse mobile calendar software. I’ve been a longtime fan of Fantastical from Flexibits, but that’s not saying I’m married to it. In fact, I’m expected to test new applications on a daily basis by virtue of my job. Developer Readdle makes some of the finest productivity apps on the App Store and they just launched Calendars 5, a major new release optimized for the iOS 7 look and feel. It packs in such features as natural language input (take that, Fantastical!), support for iOS reminders, tasks, Google Calendars and much more…(...) "Readdle launches iOS 7-ified Calendars 5" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Poll: will you get a new iPhone? Posted: 12 Sep 2013 09:51 AM PDT
Now that Apple has told us everything there’s to know about its new iPhone 5c for the colorful and the flagship fingerprint-scanning iPhone 5s that runs Apple’s advanced, in-house designed, two times faster 64-bit A7 chip with M7 motion coprocessor, would-be shoppers will have a chance to pre-order the former starting tomorrow. Even though the company won’t provide pre-orders for the top-line iPhone 5s, both handsets are scheduled to simultaneously land on store shelves next Friday, September 20. Folks who frequent this blog by now have learned additional tidbits about the handsets in order to make an informed purchasing decision. With that in mind, we’ve decided to put together a little non-scientific poll asking a simple question: which new iPhone are you planning on buying come September 20, if any…(...) "Poll: will you get a new iPhone?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How secret China flights bring iPhones to Apple Stores Posted: 12 Sep 2013 09:15 AM PDT
Apple’s fine-tuned supply chain is legendary, but we are just now getting a glimpse into its inner workings. As supply side wonk turned CEO Tim Cook Tuesday unveiled a new line of iPhones, an intriguing report revealed the coordination required to get the handsets to your local Apple store. Using mammoth chartered jets and schedules so elaborate they almost make D-Day seem like a Girl Scouts delivery route, iDevices designed in California and built in China arrive in the US without a second to spare. A former FedEx executive likens it all to a Hollywood movie premiere…(...) "How secret China flights bring iPhones to Apple Stores" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Surprise! Samsung’s future smartphones will feature 64-bit processors Posted: 12 Sep 2013 08:47 AM PDT Kim Yoo-chul reporting for the Korea Times:
Notice the “not in the shortest time.” Of course, it will take them a minute to adapt to the new standard Apple just set. "Surprise! Samsung’s future smartphones will feature 64-bit processors" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple allegedly working on Maps car-finding feature Posted: 12 Sep 2013 08:22 AM PDT
Apple hasn’t talked much about its new M7 motion coprocessor that was specifically designed to work alongside the A7 chip inside the iPhone 5s to improve battery life by offloading some tasks that don’t require the full power of the main A7 processor. Some of these tasks include polling motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass sensors without waking up the A7 chip According to a new report, Apple has bigger plans for the M7 chip and could use it to enable new geolocation Maps features in a way that won’t bring a significant hit on the battery…(...) "Apple allegedly working on Maps car-finding feature" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to quickly move between the first and last page of your Home screen Posted: 12 Sep 2013 08:08 AM PDT
SBPageSwipe is an interesting new tweak that was recently released on Cydia. It allows users to quickly scroll between the first and last SpringBoard page by swiping on the page dots that reside above the Home screen dock. As you would imagine, this is a very simple and straightforward tweak with zero options to configure. Though it’s simple in nature, I did find it pretty handy to have. It’s almost like using the Home and End buttons on a desktop keyboard. Take a look inside.(...) "How to quickly move between the first and last page of your Home screen" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Stronger battery inside iPhone 5s/5c detailed Posted: 12 Sep 2013 07:53 AM PDT
Apple’s marketing honcho Phil Schiller noted during Tuesday’s iPhone 5s/5c keynote that both new iPhones feature a slightly bigger battery though he stopped short of giving us specifics. Now, Apple’s specs page would have us believe that both new iPhones feature essentially the same battery, though that’s not true. Per Apple’s stats, both devices provide ten hours of talk time on 3G, 250 hours standby time, 8 hours of Internet use on 3G (10 hours on LTE or Wi-Fi), 10 hours of video playback and 40 hours of audio playback. What Apple didn’t tell us is how it’s managed to boost the iPhone 5s battery capacity by as much as ten percent. The iPhone 5c battery life gains are more modest at a respectable five percent compared to the iPhone 5…(...) "Stronger battery inside iPhone 5s/5c detailed" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple patent shines new light on potential iDevices made of sapphire Posted: 12 Sep 2013 07:15 AM PDT
A newly-published patent suggests Apple is serious about bling. Not for diamond-encrusted gadgets, but iDevices made of sapphire, the second-hardest material on earth. The iPhone maker envisions smartphone screens able to resist scratches and breakage with bodies tough enough to withstand drops and spills. Although up till now sapphire has been used for smaller items, such as the Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the iPhone 5s, the patent application outlines much wider application, according to a Thursday report…(...) "Apple patent shines new light on potential iDevices made of sapphire" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| You are subscribed to email updates from iDownloadBlog.com To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
