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- Samsung’s own Touch ID is at least a year away
- iPads and iPods reportedly coming to Staples online store next Tuesday
- Evernote and Adonit introduce new fine-point Bluetooth stylus
- Netflix Super HD streaming now available everywhere, including on Apple TV
- Apple has raised $65 million for (Product) RED charity
- Pocket Trains rolls in to become App Store Editors’ Choice
- Facebook launching editable status updates today, coming to iOS soon
- MuscleNerd green lights iOS 7.0.2 update
- Apple’s iCloud status page now monitors iOS Device Activation servers
- Leaked vid purports to show iPad 5 Smart Covers
- Velocity review: learn how to read faster than ever before
- Google Search app gaining Reminders, ‘OK Google’ activation, push notifications and more
- iOS 7: The ultimate Safari guide
- AT&T launches LTE in 9 new cities, now in over 400 markets nationwide
- Japan court rules Apple’s click wheel infringes patent
- Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 fixing Lock screen security vulnerability
- iPhone Inc. is bigger than Microsoft, Coca Cola, Nike and many more
- Apple TV updated with Major League Soccer and Disney Junior channels
- iOS 7 motion sickness is real. What’s Apple going to do about it?
- Chitika: iOS 7 responsible for over half of iOS web traffic in just first week
| Samsung’s own Touch ID is at least a year away Posted: 26 Sep 2013 06:20 PM PDT
Despite its unreal size, Samsung of South Korea is an extremely agile company, one that moves at a blistering pace. The conglomerate has been called many things and is perhaps best-known as a fast-follower. The press attached that nickname to the Samsung brand due to the company’s ability to swiftly apply what others are doing to its own lineup and flood the market with countless products with small variations to them. For example, Samsung announced its own gold Galaxy S4 variants mere two weeks following Apple’s September 10 iPhone 5s/5c keynote. And just 48 hours into Apple’s double iPhone announcement, Samsung co-CEO Kim Yoo-chul was quick to confirm his company’s next smartphones will have 64-bit processing functionality, even if "not in the shortest time”. But now, Samsung has incomprehensibly decided to sit on the sidelines and watch instead how this fingerprint scanning thing on mobile unfolds…(...) "Samsung’s own Touch ID is at least a year away" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPads and iPods reportedly coming to Staples online store next Tuesday Posted: 26 Sep 2013 05:35 PM PDT
In another sweeping showing of Tim Cook’s operational expertise and penchant for cutting deals, Apple is now rumored to be expanding the iPad’s reach soon by bringing the device to the United States office supply retail chain, Staples. Talk of Staples gearing up to sell iPhones, iPads and Macs dates back to early-March of this year. That’s when MacRumors leaked internal training documents which indicated that at least some Staples locations would start selling a broader range of Apple products, including Macs, iPads and iPhones. A new report Thursday has now asserted that several iPad and iPod models will be offered through the Staples Online Store in the United States…(...) "iPads and iPods reportedly coming to Staples online store next Tuesday" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Evernote and Adonit introduce new fine-point Bluetooth stylus Posted: 26 Sep 2013 04:15 PM PDT
Evernote and accessory-maker Adonit announced today that they have teamed up to create a new Bluetooth stylus called the Jot Script Evernote Stylus. With its fine 1.9mm tip, it’s supposedly noticeably more accurate than capacitive styli. The digital pen uses Adonit's newly-developed Pixelpoint technology, which utilizes a combination of the device’s built-in accelerometer, Bluetooth, and Adonit's frameworks to communicate the location of the stylus tip to compatible apps…(...) "Evernote and Adonit introduce new fine-point Bluetooth stylus" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Netflix Super HD streaming now available everywhere, including on Apple TV Posted: 26 Sep 2013 03:44 PM PDT
If you’re wondering why Netflix would label standard full HD 1080p video resolution as ‘Super HD’, that’s because Super HD applies less compression to the 1080p image for greater clarity. Now, Super HD video requires more data so it isn’y surprising that not many Internet providers were on board after Netflix soft-launched Super HD and 3D streaming in January 2012. As of today, Super HD video streaming is available everywhere, regardless of your Internet service provider (but dependent on network conditions). Jump past the fold for the full breakdown…(...) "Netflix Super HD streaming now available everywhere, including on Apple TV" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple has raised $65 million for (Product) RED charity Posted: 26 Sep 2013 03:43 PM PDT
Apple has raised more than $65 million for the (Product) RED organization—a charity spearheaded by U2 frontman Bono that aims to fight preventable and treatable diseases like AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. (Product) RED is unique, in that it raises money by licensing out its brand to partners like Nike and Starbucks, in return for a percentage of their sales. Apple, for its part, has been selling RED products since 2006…(...) "Apple has raised $65 million for (Product) RED charity" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Pocket Trains rolls in to become App Store Editors’ Choice Posted: 26 Sep 2013 03:33 PM PDT
Fans of NimbleBits will be happy to know that a new simulation game has been added to their portfolio, alongside the likes of Pocket Planes and Tiny Tower. Pocket Trains is an 8-bit simulation game that has you toting goods across Europe, and eventually the world, with your miniature railroad empire. Soon after its launch, this game has grown in popularity so fast that Apple has given it the coveted Editor’s Choice award in the App Store for this week…(...) "Pocket Trains rolls in to become App Store Editors’ Choice" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Facebook launching editable status updates today, coming to iOS soon Posted: 26 Sep 2013 03:30 PM PDT
The social networking giant Facebook has updated its web interface and the Android app today with a tremendously useful, long-overdue new feature: the ability to edit a status update after it has been posted. It’s coming real soon to the iOS edition of the mobile Facebook app, the company has confirmed. Editable status updates function just like an edit history feature for comments, meaning your audience will get to browse revisions to each and every status update. This is God-sent for folks who post statuses in two or more languages on a daily basis, like myself. Deleting and re-posting a status update (and losing all the cherished likes, shares and comments in the process) just because of a typo (especially on mobile) quickly gets old. This is definitely going to be a nice addition to my social networking arsenal…(...) "Facebook launching editable status updates today, coming to iOS soon" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| MuscleNerd green lights iOS 7.0.2 update Posted: 26 Sep 2013 02:34 PM PDT
In case you’re thinking about holding out on iOS 7.0.2 for jailbreak reasons, there’s no need to worry; MuscleNerd has confirmed that iOS 7.0.2 is safe for potential future jailbreaks. The update, which was released earlier in the day, eliminates the Lock screen bypass issue that reared its head not long after iOS 7 went public.(...) "MuscleNerd green lights iOS 7.0.2 update" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple’s iCloud status page now monitors iOS Device Activation servers Posted: 26 Sep 2013 02:23 PM PDT
This summer, Apple’s device activation servers folded under heavy load (or perhaps server issues unbeknown to us) in at least two instances, first in July and again in the following month. It’s not a problem until it’s a problem – there’s nothing worse than wiping your device clean or restoring it from a backup only to be greeted with the dreaded "Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable" message. At that point, there’s nothing one can do but wait until iTunes activation servers come back online, which can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours – even days in extreme circumstances. To help avoid loss of productivity due to bricked devices, Apple has now added a new iOS Device Activation entry to its iCloud status web page…(...) "Apple’s iCloud status page now monitors iOS Device Activation servers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Leaked vid purports to show iPad 5 Smart Covers Posted: 26 Sep 2013 01:45 PM PDT
It’s been a while since we heard anything newsworthy concerning Apple’s upcoming fifth-generation iPad, apart from a supposed Space Grey backplate from yesterday. YouTube user Unbox Therapy today posted a video which allegedly shows off Smart Covers for the iPad 5 in a bunch of vivid colors. It looks pretty legit and while I can’t vouch for its veracity, I’ve decided to post it here for the sake of discussion. There are a few noteworthy observations to be gleaned from watching the clip so check it out after the break and meet us in comments…(...) "Leaked vid purports to show iPad 5 Smart Covers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Velocity review: learn how to read faster than ever before Posted: 26 Sep 2013 12:43 PM PDT
Velocity is another app that features the single-word speed-reading program that teaches you how to overcome the act of sub vocalizing sentences. This one has a few additional features you may be interested in…(...) "Velocity review: learn how to read faster than ever before" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google Search app gaining Reminders, ‘OK Google’ activation, push notifications and more Posted: 26 Sep 2013 11:05 AM PDT
Google today invited a bunch of reporters to a garage where the Internet giant started it all, a convenient setting given Google Search turns fifteen tomorrow. The company’s SVP of Search Amit Singhal let us in on some notable updates concerning the mobile Search app for iOS and Android. For starters, the new version sports a refreshed user interface and such enhancements like new comparison filters. More importantly, the iOS app will gain push notifications for reminders that will pop up on your screen when due. You’ll be also able to use the ‘OK Google’ phrase for hands-free Google Search access on your iOS devices, the company said, and more…(...) "Google Search app gaining Reminders, ‘OK Google’ activation, push notifications and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS 7: The ultimate Safari guide Posted: 26 Sep 2013 10:51 AM PDT
The Safari browser in iOS 7 has undergone a complete overhaul, and as a result, it’s significantly more usable. As third party browsers continue to gain in popularity on the platform, Apple has responded with a renovated Safari that is leaps and bounds better than its predecessor in many ways. In this in-depth walkthrough, we guide you through every new facet of Safari in iOS 7. We show you how to get more out of Apple’s revamped default browser.(...) "iOS 7: The ultimate Safari guide" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T launches LTE in 9 new cities, now in over 400 markets nationwide Posted: 26 Sep 2013 10:30 AM PDT
AT&T iPhone and iPad customers will be happy to hear that the carrier has rolled out LTE to 9 brand new markets this week. The 4G tech allows for download speeds of up to 10x that of the average 3G network. Folks with an AT&T smartphone or other LTE-flavored device should notice substantially faster download speeds in the new markets, which include cities in Texas, Washington and Nevada. Full list after the fold…(...) "AT&T launches LTE in 9 new cities, now in over 400 markets nationwide" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Japan court rules Apple’s click wheel infringes patent Posted: 26 Sep 2013 10:15 AM PDT
Apple must pay a Japanese inventor Y300 million (about $3 million USD) for patent infringement involving the iPod’s Click Wheel, a court ordered Thursday. The inventor had asked for Y10 billion, but received far less from the court. The provisional ruling, based on sales dating back to 2004, ends a legal dispute which began in 2007…(...) "Japan court rules Apple’s click wheel infringes patent" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 fixing Lock screen security vulnerability Posted: 26 Sep 2013 09:54 AM PDT
Apple has just released iOS 7.0.2 (build 11A501) as an over-the-air update for the supported iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. Release notes for the software indicate the firmware update fixed bugs that could let nefarious users bypass your Lock screen passcode. As recently detailed by YouTube user Jose Rodriguez, the security vulnerability involves a series of complex taps on the iOS Lock screen to gain access to a bunch of stock apps containing personal data like photos, email, text messages, Facebook and Twitter accounts and much more…(...) "Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 fixing Lock screen security vulnerability" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPhone Inc. is bigger than Microsoft, Coca Cola, Nike and many more Posted: 26 Sep 2013 09:35 AM PDT
We already knew the iPhone is Apple’s number one revenue generator, but it doesn’t help us visualize how big it really is until you compare it to something else. As a matter of fact, it is so big that comparing iPhone revenue to other companies’ business units wouldn’t paint a good picture. In order to really see how big of a business the iPhone is, you have to compare it to full size companies. That’s what the folks at Business Week did. So how big is iPhone compared to Microsoft, Nike or Coca Cola?(...) "iPhone Inc. is bigger than Microsoft, Coca Cola, Nike and many more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple TV updated with Major League Soccer and Disney Junior channels Posted: 26 Sep 2013 09:27 AM PDT
It’s incredible how different the Apple TV’s main menu looks compared to a year ago. There’s so many more channels. Just in the last 6 months Apple has added a ton of content including WatchESPN, SkyNews, and more. And it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. Earlier this morning the Cupertino company added two new content channels to the popular set-top box in an over-the-air update: Major League Soccer and Disney Junior…(...) "Apple TV updated with Major League Soccer and Disney Junior channels" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS 7 motion sickness is real. What’s Apple going to do about it? Posted: 26 Sep 2013 08:58 AM PDT
In pitching iOS 7, Apple makes note of the fact that the revamped mobile operating system relies on “cinematic animations” and “new approaches to animation and motion to make even the simplest tasks more engaging”. Most would agree with the sentiment, but not a number of people with certain conditions who’ve flocked to Apple’s Support forums to complain how iOS 7 makes their life difficult. Motion sickness stems from iOS 7′s heavy focus on parallax and zooming effects. Regardless of where you stand, it’s a very real problem. Now, Apple does provide a very limited control in Settings to somewhat reduce motion in iOS 7, but people demand the firm take a more proactive approach and design granular controls to help alleviate motion sickness…(...) "iOS 7 motion sickness is real. What’s Apple going to do about it?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Chitika: iOS 7 responsible for over half of iOS web traffic in just first week Posted: 26 Sep 2013 07:48 AM PDT
The beat goes on for Apple’s iOS 7. The latest: in just a week the new mobile operating system now represents 52 percent of all online iDevice traffic, according to one Internet measurement firm. Indeed, in just 24 hours following its September 18 release, the new software for the iPhone, iPad and some iPods accounted for just over 18 percent of Apple’s web traffic, reports ad network Chitika. By comparison, Apple’s previous iOS 6 required three days to top thirty percent of web traffic and not until February of 2013 did it attain 83 percent of online activity. Why has iOS 7 taken the tech world by storm, just yesterday being crowned the most user friendly mobile operating system?…(...) "Chitika: iOS 7 responsible for over half of iOS web traffic in just first week" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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