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- Facebook acquires mobile app-maker Onavo for $120 million
- BlackBerry pens open letter explaining why the world shouldn’t write it off (yet)
- HTC’s new ‘One max’ with fingerprint sensor launches to poor reviews
- Flipcase: your iPhone 5c case becomes part of the game
- Google’s rumored Mobile Meter iOS app will give rewards in exchange for your privacy
- Twitterrific update finally allows you to edit your profile in-app
- iPad rumors: redesigned Smart Covers, Retina iPad mini could bulk up slightly
- Next-gen iPad shells in gold leak out
- How to bring the iOS 7 Notification Center look to lesser firmware
- China Mobile iPhone launch should be imminent
- In-store iPhone trade-in launches in UK
- Cricket landing iPhone 5s/5c on October 25
- iPhone 5s outselling iPhone 5c more than two-to-one
- Here’s another iPhone 5s stock-checking web app with live availability updates
- Google to bring its augmented-reality game ‘Ingress’ to iOS next year
- 1Password for iOS updated with Wi-Fi sync, improved iCloud support and more
- New report calls for iPad 6 with higher PPI, low-cost iMac and more in 2014
| Facebook acquires mobile app-maker Onavo for $120 million Posted: 14 Oct 2013 04:25 PM PDT
Facebook announced today that it has acquired Onavo, an Israel-based startup. Initial reports claimed the sale price was in upwards of $200 million, but a more recent scoop from The New York Times claims it was closer to $120 million. There are two parts to Onavo’s business: one of consumer-facing apps that help optimize iOS and Android device performance, as well as minimize their data usage while surfing the web, and one of app analytics for mobile publishers…(...) "Facebook acquires mobile app-maker Onavo for $120 million" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| BlackBerry pens open letter explaining why the world shouldn’t write it off (yet) Posted: 14 Oct 2013 03:38 PM PDT
You can tell the end is nigh when a company buys full-page print ads to post an open letter making the case for its future. In the case of Canada’s BlackBerry, formerly Research In Motion, the writing has been on the wall ever since Steve Jobs took the stage at the January 2007 MacWorld Expo to introduce the world to the iPhone. Given its former co-CEO’s state of denial and just plain stubbornness, I’d written off BlackBerry in my book long before first signs of trouble became public knowledge. Of course, BlackBerry continues to defy critics by insisting that it’ll find a way out of the hole it’d dug for itself. Starting tomorrow, the BlackBerry feel-good aimed at customers, developers and investors will appear in over 30 major print newspapers across nine countries, including The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal in the United States. Here’s the crux…(...) "BlackBerry pens open letter explaining why the world shouldn’t write it off (yet)" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| HTC’s new ‘One max’ with fingerprint sensor launches to poor reviews Posted: 14 Oct 2013 02:25 PM PDT
It was bound to happen. You knew that once the iPhone 5s debuted with a fingerprint sensor, other manufacturers would follow suit. No, Apple wasn’t the first to implement such a feature, but it has a way of mainstreaming stuff like this. Today, HTC unveiled the ‘HTC One max,’ a 5.9-inch smartphone that includes a dedicated fingerprint sensor. Located on the rear of the device, the feature is activated via a swipe and can be programmed to recognize 3 different fingers…(...) "HTC’s new ‘One max’ with fingerprint sensor launches to poor reviews" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Flipcase: your iPhone 5c case becomes part of the game Posted: 14 Oct 2013 02:11 PM PDT
To say that Flipcase, a new iPhone game by Dave McKinney and Stuart Hall, is interesting would be understating its cleverness, originality and inventiveness. This ingenious take on Hasbro’s classic four-in-a-row invites you to use Apple’s iPhone 5c case with its circular holes on the back as a grid, which makes it fun and more three-dimensional. Simply attach your case to the device’s front and tap through the holes in the case to play. Whoever connects four holes of the same colors wins. How cool is that? Very cool! Jump past the fold for more awesomeness…(...) "Flipcase: your iPhone 5c case becomes part of the game" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google’s rumored Mobile Meter iOS app will give rewards in exchange for your privacy Posted: 14 Oct 2013 12:35 PM PDT
Privacy-minded folks won’t like this: word on the street is that the Internet giant Google is readying a new app for iOS and Android devices that will reward people for tracking their mobile habits and patterns. Dubbed Mobile Meter, the software has reportedly been conceived to give Google a much deeper insight into how owners of smartphones and tablets use their devices. This is especially eyebrow-raising given Apple’s tight control of its ecosystem. In order to persuade people into installing Mobile Meter on their devices, the search monster will ostensibly reward people in exchange for their mobile trends. More tidbits right below…(...) "Google’s rumored Mobile Meter iOS app will give rewards in exchange for your privacy" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Twitterrific update finally allows you to edit your profile in-app Posted: 14 Oct 2013 12:06 PM PDT
Heads up Twitterrific users, the Iconfactory team has posted an update for the popular Twitter client today, bringing the app to version 5.5.2. The update brings about improvements, bug fixes, and one long-awaited feature: profile editing. That’s right, with Twitterrific 5.5.2 you can now upload your banner and avatar image as well as edit your profile. That means you can set your account name, location and website information without ever having to leave the application…(...) "Twitterrific update finally allows you to edit your profile in-app" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPad rumors: redesigned Smart Covers, Retina iPad mini could bulk up slightly Posted: 14 Oct 2013 11:39 AM PDT
In today’s roundup of the somewhat obvious Apple rumors, a new report has suggested that the upcoming iPad mini 2 will be a tad thicker than its predecessor, presumably in order to accommodate a bigger battery needed to drive Apple’s power-hungry Retina display. This is newsworthy as none of the leaks to date has pointed to added bulk. The thicker iPad mini meme isn’t unexpected: watchful readers will remember that Apple’s third-generation iPad with Retina display turned out to be slightly thicker than the previous iPads, due to the larger battery inside…(...) "iPad rumors: redesigned Smart Covers, Retina iPad mini could bulk up slightly" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Next-gen iPad shells in gold leak out Posted: 14 Oct 2013 10:08 AM PDT
We previously heard October should be for new iPads. As various parts and components are now leaking out from China on a daily basis, it’s fairly safe to assume that next-generation iPads are indeed around the corner. Just recently, we’ve seen leaked iPad 5 schematics, shells and an alleged Touch ID module and now a set of photographs have been posted online seemingly depicting the rear case of both the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2. Provided these shots are legit, Apple could pull an iPhone 5s and provide both new iPads in gold, in addition to the previously leaked white and space grey finishes…(...) "Next-gen iPad shells in gold leak out" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to bring the iOS 7 Notification Center look to lesser firmware Posted: 14 Oct 2013 09:42 AM PDT
Like every other facet of iOS, Notification Center received a significant visual overhaul in iOS 7 when compared to iOS 6 and below. Gone are the opaque linen textures in favor of a simple and clean semi-transparent overlay. If you’re running a jailbroken iOS 6 installation, then it’s possible to gain some of Notification Center’s new visual cues. SevenCenter is a new jailbreak tweak that brings the iOS 7 Notification Center experience to iOS 6, and iOS 5 devices. Have a look inside to see what I mean.(...) "How to bring the iOS 7 Notification Center look to lesser firmware" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| China Mobile iPhone launch should be imminent Posted: 14 Oct 2013 08:57 AM PDT
Ahead of September’s double iPhone launch, the Wall Street Journal reported Apple had finally inked a sought-after deal with China Mobile to distribute the iconic smartphone. Indeed, TENAA, the Chinese equivalent of the United States Federal Communications Commission, has made public documents pertaining to both new iPhones. Specifically, the filings mention GSM-enabled TD-LTE radios inside the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, proving Apple had in fact been given a network license for China Mobile’s third and fourth-generation cellular services. As Apple’s existing carrier partners China Unicom and China Telecom use the more common CDMA variants (CDMA2000 or WCDMA), these TD-LTE network licenses are the strongest indication that China Mobile, the world’s largest telco with 704+ million subscribers, may offer the iPhone 5s/5c real soon…(...) "China Mobile iPhone launch should be imminent" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| In-store iPhone trade-in launches in UK Posted: 14 Oct 2013 07:46 AM PDT
The rumors were true: Apple launching its iPhone trade-in program in the United States in late-August, the company on Monday officially announced that customers visiting its retail stores across the United Kingdom can bring in their previous-generation iPhone for reuse or recycling and receive a credit that can be used toward the purchase of a new iPhone. More details right after the fold…(...) "In-store iPhone trade-in launches in UK" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Cricket landing iPhone 5s/5c on October 25 Posted: 14 Oct 2013 07:04 AM PDT
The United States wireless carrier Cricket Wireless today announced that it will start selling Apple’s new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c on Friday, October 25. Would-be shoppers can pre-register their interest here or visit the MyCricket website for more information. Cricket, a prepaid Leap Wireless brand, offers a cool $50 a month off-contract nationwide talk/text/data plan and back in May 2012 had become the nation's first wireless operator to offer unlocked iPhones with a pre-paid plan…(...) "Cricket landing iPhone 5s/5c on October 25" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPhone 5s outselling iPhone 5c more than two-to-one Posted: 14 Oct 2013 06:38 AM PDT
More sales estimates released today indicate the iPhone 5s continues to outsell the iPhone 5c, Apple’s other smartphone released in September. Indeed, the iPhone 5s – decked out in fingerprint sensor, new A7 processor and all – accounts for 64 percent of Apple handset sales, flying off shelves more than twice as fast as the more colorful iPhone 5c at 27 percent. However, will that sales lead last beyond the early demand fueled by first-adopters and other Apple fanatics? Plus, can the two new iPhones perform as well as their iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s counterparts did?(...) "iPhone 5s outselling iPhone 5c more than two-to-one" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Here’s another iPhone 5s stock-checking web app with live availability updates Posted: 14 Oct 2013 06:23 AM PDT
Jeff recently told you about a nice little web app which lets you quickly check iPhone 5s stock and now word comes of another stock-tracking software. Found at www.stock5s.com, this one monitors the handset’s availability from online vendors across the world, including the online Apple Store and a number of carrier stores. It’s updated live and offers an insight into what iPhone 5s models people in specific markets are searching for the most…(...) "Here’s another iPhone 5s stock-checking web app with live availability updates" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google to bring its augmented-reality game ‘Ingress’ to iOS next year Posted: 14 Oct 2013 01:59 AM PDT
Google has begun work on an iOS version of its mobile augmented-reality game Ingress, according to a new report from AllThingsD. The game launched into closed beta last year, and has so far seen about one million Android activations. If you’ve never heard of the title, it’s essentially a ‘social game’ set around a live story that Google updates every week with new clues. Players score points by collaborating with strangers to find clues and claim local landmarks for their team…(...) "Google to bring its augmented-reality game ‘Ingress’ to iOS next year" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| 1Password for iOS updated with Wi-Fi sync, improved iCloud support and more Posted: 14 Oct 2013 01:26 AM PDT
AgileBits has posted a significant update for its 1Password iOS client this morning, bringing the app to version 4.3. The update includes a number of improvements and new features like Wi-Fi sync. With the new Wi-Fi sync option, users can sync the iOS app with 1Password 4 for Mac, ensuring that you’re always working with the latest data. There’s also improved iCloud support, and much more…(...) "1Password for iOS updated with Wi-Fi sync, improved iCloud support and more" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New report calls for iPad 6 with higher PPI, low-cost iMac and more in 2014 Posted: 14 Oct 2013 12:54 AM PDT
The highly regarded Ming-Chi Kuo sent out a research note this weekend, offering up a number of predictions regarding Apple’s future product plans. The KGI Securities analyst believes we’ll see major changes to the iPad, iMac and MacBook lines next year. Kuo, who accurately nailed down several details on the iPhone 5s and 5c months ahead of their releases, says that he believes in 2014, Apple will release a new iPad with a higher PPI (pixels per inch), an ultra-slim 12-inch MacBook, and a lower-cost iMac…(...) "New report calls for iPad 6 with higher PPI, low-cost iMac and more in 2014" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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