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- HDMI 2.0 launches in time for next-gen Retina TVs
- New video compares alleged next-gen iPad mini shell to iPad 5, current mini
- Canadian carrier Telus to discontinue some iPhone 5 Models on September 28
- Apple to livestream California’s iPhone event in Tokyo, Berlin and Beijing
- Samsung unveils new Galaxy Gear smartwatch for $299
- Junk Jack X takes sandbox gaming to a whole new level
- Jawbone introduces new ‘Mini Jambox’ Bluetooth speaker for $179
- Apple ‘on hiring binge’ to strengthen iAd team ahead of iRadio Launch
- Court rules iTunes FairPlay DRM did not monopolize digital music sales
- Sony launches 21MP Xperia Z1 phone, sleek SmartWatch 2 and powerful lens attachments
- Rumor: brand new portable Apple product being developed
- IDC: in Asia, phablets now outselling both PCs and tablets
- Another SNES emulator sneaks into App Store, grab it while it’s live
- Apple’s iPhone grows to 43 percent of US smartphones
- Learn how to speed read with Syllable
- Terraria digs its way to the top spot in the App Store
- Alleged iPad 5 casing compared to current model in new video
- Google updates Authenticator app with new iPhone 5-friendly interface
- Leaked shipping records suggest new Apple TV coming soon
- Apple sends out invites for separate September 11 media event in Beijing
| HDMI 2.0 launches in time for next-gen Retina TVs Posted: 04 Sep 2013 05:47 PM PDT
The upcoming Mac Pro is the first Mac to make possible ultra high-definition images and video, also known as Ultra HD or simply 4K. We’re talking native video at a minimum of 3,840-by-2,160 pixel resolution. That’s four times the pixels of your regular full HD 1,920-by-1,080 movies on Blu-ray discs and iTunes – and consequentially four times the clarity. Just in time for the new generation of Ultra HDTVs – and possibly that rumored full-on Apple television set – the HDMI Licensing group has now taken the wraps off the updated HDMI standard, version 2.0…(...) "HDMI 2.0 launches in time for next-gen Retina TVs" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New video compares alleged next-gen iPad mini shell to iPad 5, current mini Posted: 04 Sep 2013 05:22 PM PDT
We must be getting close to an iPad refresh, because the leaks are becoming more and more prevalent. Hot on the heels of the video that surfaced this morning of an alleged iPad 5 shell, comes a similar clip showcasing a second generation iPad mini. The clip comes from the same source as the first video, and it claims to show the shell of a next-gen iPad mini along with an iPad 5 shell and current mini for comparison. The two 7.9-inch tablets look very similar, but there’s one notable difference…(...) "New video compares alleged next-gen iPad mini shell to iPad 5, current mini" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Canadian carrier Telus to discontinue some iPhone 5 Models on September 28 Posted: 04 Sep 2013 02:49 PM PDT
With Apple widely expected to unveil two new iPhones next week, folks have been wondering what’s going to happen to the current iPhone 5. Apple typically keeps previous models around to sell at a discount, but it may not have to with a lower-cost ’5C’ in the lineup. In fact, some pundits believe that Apple is going to discontinue the iPhone 5 later this month. And today comes purported evidence of that theory, with a leaked carrier inventory screenshot showing multiple current-gen iPhones being discontinued on September 28…(...) "Canadian carrier Telus to discontinue some iPhone 5 Models on September 28" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple to livestream California’s iPhone event in Tokyo, Berlin and Beijing Posted: 04 Sep 2013 01:51 PM PDT
In addition to the upcoming iPhone keynote next Tuesday, Apple in a surprise announcement confirmed it will be holding a standalone press conference the following day, September 11, in Beijing, China. The development prompted speculation that the Beijing event could serve as a launchpad for a landmark deal with China Mobile. Be that as it may, it’s been reported earlier today that Apple will livestream the Cupertino event via satellite in other big cities around the world, including Japan’s Tokyo and Germany’s Berlin…(...) "Apple to livestream California’s iPhone event in Tokyo, Berlin and Beijing" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Samsung unveils new Galaxy Gear smartwatch for $299 Posted: 04 Sep 2013 12:50 PM PDT
As expected, Samsung unveiled a new smartwatch today, alongside the Galaxy Note 3 and other new devices, at its IFA keynote in Berlin, Germany. The watch is called the Galaxy Gear, and it performs a number of integrated and standalone functions for $299. Looking at the hardware, the Gear has a 1.63-inch AMOLED touchscreen display and a 1.9-megapixel camera built into the strap. It also has an 800MHz processor, 4GB of storage, and 512MB of RAM, as well as two mics and one speaker. More details after the fold…(...) "Samsung unveils new Galaxy Gear smartwatch for $299" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Junk Jack X takes sandbox gaming to a whole new level Posted: 04 Sep 2013 12:07 PM PDT
Junk Jack X is the follow up game to PixBits' original title Junk Jack. Players dig up materials, create new buildings, and share their adventures with others. The big debate now is, which one is better, Junk Jack X or Terraria…(...) "Junk Jack X takes sandbox gaming to a whole new level" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Jawbone introduces new ‘Mini Jambox’ Bluetooth speaker for $179 Posted: 04 Sep 2013 10:54 AM PDT
First there was the Jambox. Then there was the larger, aptly-named Big Jambox. And today Jawbone announced the Mini Jambox. The mini is the company’s third entry into the portable Bluetooth space, helping round out the Jambox line. But don’t let the ‘Mini’ name fool you. It’s actually not that much smaller than the original Jambox, with virtually the same height and width. In fact, the only dimension you’ll notice a difference in is depth—they’ve shaved about 1/3 of it off…(...) "Jawbone introduces new ‘Mini Jambox’ Bluetooth speaker for $179" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple ‘on hiring binge’ to strengthen iAd team ahead of iRadio Launch Posted: 04 Sep 2013 10:28 AM PDT
Apple is seemingly scrambling to hire a number of key iAd executives in preparation for the launch of its streaming music service iTunes Radio. The Cupertino company is “on a hiring binge,” placing job offers for more than two dozen positions, according to reports Wednesday. At the head of Apple’s talent search is for a creative design manager who would oversee rich media ads for such brands as McDonald’s, Pepsi and Proctor & Gamble. The iTunes Radio service is expected to be unveiled September 10 alongside iOS 7…(...) "Apple ‘on hiring binge’ to strengthen iAd team ahead of iRadio Launch" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Court rules iTunes FairPlay DRM did not monopolize digital music sales Posted: 04 Sep 2013 10:14 AM PDT
A California appeals court provided Apple some good news for a change, ruling Apple’s FairPlay DRM software did not monopolize digital music sales. The decision has affirmed a lower court’s dismissal. In a Wednesday ruling, a three-judge San Francisco court found that although Apple controlled 99 percent of the digital music and digital music player market after imposing FairPlay, the company did not prevent rivals from competing. The lawsuit had claimed Apple’s DRM prevented songs purchased at iTunes from playing on anything other than its iPod…(...) "Court rules iTunes FairPlay DRM did not monopolize digital music sales" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Sony launches 21MP Xperia Z1 phone, sleek SmartWatch 2 and powerful lens attachments Posted: 04 Sep 2013 09:40 AM PDT
The IFA 2013 show is now underway in Berlin, Germany and the consumer electronics giant Sony has just wrapped up its major keynote which saw the official announcement of a brand new flagship smartphone, the 4G LTE-enabled Xperia Z1. Previously code-named the Honami, the Android smartphone combines the very best of Sony's technology and boats “a groundbreaking camera experience”. More on that a bit later. The Japanese company also unveiled a second-generation smartwatch and launched two all-new powerful camera lens accessories. Jump past the fold for cold hard facts…(...) "Sony launches 21MP Xperia Z1 phone, sleek SmartWatch 2 and powerful lens attachments" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Rumor: brand new portable Apple product being developed Posted: 04 Sep 2013 08:30 AM PDT
For the first time, mobile devices with a screen between five and seven inches – colloquially named phablets – are now outselling both PCs and tablets in Asia. That said, it doesn’t surprise us that Apple’s supply chain partners and analysts have been calling for an Apple-branded phablet for some time now. For the time being, however, an iPhablet remains just a pipedream. Should a new report be trusted, the iPhone maker could instead be working on a new portable device. Likely powered by Apple’s iOS mobile operating system, the mystery gizmo could fall between the current full-size 9.7-inch iPad and the MacBook Air lineup, which comes in eleven and thirteen-inch flavors…(...) "Rumor: brand new portable Apple product being developed" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| IDC: in Asia, phablets now outselling both PCs and tablets Posted: 04 Sep 2013 07:15 AM PDT
If a camel is a horse created by committee, then a phablet is a device built by indecision between a smartphone and tablet. Whatever the definition, popularity of the product with a screen between five and seven inches diagonally is skyrocketing in much of Asia. According to IDC, sales of phablets led tablets and portable PCs, up 620 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2012…(...) "IDC: in Asia, phablets now outselling both PCs and tablets" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Another SNES emulator sneaks into App Store, grab it while it’s live Posted: 04 Sep 2013 06:45 AM PDT
From time to time, various console emulators make their way into the App Store. Disguised as innocent looking apps, these submissions employ various tricks to escape the attention of Apple’s App Store review team. If you’re a fan of Nintendo’s old-school SNES console and such classics as Zelda, you can now download a SNES emulator from the App Store. The program pretends to be a basic file manager that can connect to both Dropbox and FTP accounts. As it turns out, it can also open *.smc Super Nintendo ROM files and play them. Jump past the fold for the full reveal…(...) "Another SNES emulator sneaks into App Store, grab it while it’s live" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple’s iPhone grows to 43 percent of US smartphones Posted: 04 Sep 2013 06:09 AM PDT
Continued good news for Apple in the United States. The iPhone has more than 43 percent of the domestic market, marking a 7.8 percent jump over the July quarter of 2012. The increase appears to be largely at the expense of Android, which saw its share of the U.S. market fall during the period. Additionally, although the market share of iOS declined throughout much of Europe, the iPhone in Great Britain saw a 7.8 percent jump between the three-month period of 2012 and 2013, according to an analytics firm…(...) "Apple’s iPhone grows to 43 percent of US smartphones" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Learn how to speed read with Syllable Posted: 04 Sep 2013 05:00 AM PDT
Subvocalization is the act of "sounding out" words as you read them. Nearly everyone does it. It happens on a subconscious level. It is how we were taught to read and makes it possible to visualize the sound of words in order to interpret and comprehend them. Syllable is an app that trains you to stop subvocalizing so you can read faster. It starts you off at a slow, comfortable pace, and works you up to 1,500 words per minute. You'll be able to read an entire book during your lunch break with the help of this app…(...) "Learn how to speed read with Syllable" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Terraria digs its way to the top spot in the App Store Posted: 04 Sep 2013 04:00 AM PDT
Terraria is a pixelated adventure role-playing game that first launched for PC on Steam in 2011. Now, fans of the dig-and-build platformer can play to their hearts content on the iPhone and iPad…(...) "Terraria digs its way to the top spot in the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Alleged iPad 5 casing compared to current model in new video Posted: 04 Sep 2013 02:46 AM PDT
With Apple’s September 10 event now less than a week away, all of the tech world’s attention has turned to the next generation iPhones. It’s believed that we’ll see two of them next week: an updated iPhone 5S, and an all-new budget iPhone 5C. But let’s not forget that these aren’t the only new products in Apple’s pipeline. The company also has updated iPads in the wings, which are expected to be unveiled in October. And one of them, said to be the iPad 5, was just caught on tape…(...) "Alleged iPad 5 casing compared to current model in new video" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google updates Authenticator app with new iPhone 5-friendly interface Posted: 04 Sep 2013 02:14 AM PDT
Good news for all of you folks who have been using Google’s Authenticator app. The search giant has posted a big 2.0 update for the client, which brings about a number of long-awaited improvements like iPhone 5 support. Google Authenticator, for those who are unfamiliar with the app, works with 2-step verification for your Google account to provide an extra layer of security. And it’s been redesigned today to make it easier than ever to use…(...) "Google updates Authenticator app with new iPhone 5-friendly interface" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Leaked shipping records suggest new Apple TV coming soon Posted: 04 Sep 2013 01:38 AM PDT
Apple made it official yesterday. It will be holding a media event on September 10 where it is expected to unveil two new iPhones and the final version of iOS 7. But are smartphones all that’s on the docket for next week’s event? Perhaps not. As it turns out, Apple may be planning to unveil a new Apple TV, or similar television-related product at the upcoming presser. A new report shows the company accepted three shipments last month labeled “Set Top Boxes” from a top supplier… (...) "Leaked shipping records suggest new Apple TV coming soon" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple sends out invites for separate September 11 media event in Beijing Posted: 04 Sep 2013 12:28 AM PDT
Just one day after Apple sent out invitations to a September 10 media event to take place at its Cupertino, California headquarters, the company has apparently sent out invites to a separate event to be held in China a day later. The event will take place at Beijing's World Trade Center, and notably, the invitation looks exactly like the one sent out yesterday, albeit the Chinese text. So why would would Apple want to hold a separate iPhone event in China?(...) "Apple sends out invites for separate September 11 media event in Beijing" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
Sandbox games are this month's big to-do. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but two Minecraft-like world-building games hit iOS at the same time last week and they are both making a name for themselves in the gaming community.
Only a few days ago, 505 Games launched their iOS sandbox title in the App Store. It was immediately named Editor's Choice and has since made it to the number two spot for Top Paid Apps.
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