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• New concepts depict the iPad mini 2 in gold and blue
• Machines at War 3 review: a real-time strategy game just like the old days
• It’s not just Samsung: everyone games benchmarks except Apple and Motorola
• Planetbeing says evad3rs may have all the pieces for iOS 7 jailbreak
• New report calls for 8MP camera in both iPad 5 and iPad mini 2
• New ‘Spin’ iOS chatting app does full HD 60FPS video and Wideband 44kHz audio
• Qualcomm exec says Apple’s 64-Bit A7 chip is a ‘marketing gimmick’
• Eddy Cue talks iTunes Festival and iTunes Radio in EW interview
• NBA 2K14 hits the App Store
• iCloud push email reinstated in Germany
• Apple’s ever-growing cash horde pegged at one-tenth of all US corporate dollars
• Apple starts training support staff on OS X Mavericks ahead of impending release
• Virgin Mobile lands iPhone 5s/5c, $100 off unsubsidized
• Dollarbird review: personal finance meets calendar
• Tin Man Games launches eighth installment in Gamebook Adventure series
• Retina iPad mini could face severe supply constraints
• Apple says it’s aware of iMessage issue and is working on a fix
• Apple hires cable executive to work on ‘something big’

New concepts depict the iPad mini 2 in gold and blue Posted: 02 Oct 2013 06:06 PM PDT Last week, a couple of photos popped up on the web of an alleged next-gen iPad mini with a gold shell. If legit, the leak would seemingly confirm reports that the new tablet will be offered in the same 3 colors as the iPhone 5s. But as usual, the underground photos didn’t do a very good job of showing off the device in its entirety—in fact, you can only see the bottom. But never fear, Martin Hajek has drawn up some concepts to give us all a closer look… (...) Read the rest of New concepts depict the iPad mini 2 in gold and blue "New concepts depict the iPad mini 2 in gold and blue" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Machines at War 3 review: a real-time strategy game just like the old days Posted: 02 Oct 2013 05:40 PM PDT Real-time strategy games have been a huge hit with gamers for decades. Being able to build an army, deploy troops, and defeat enemy forces really scratches that itch to go to war. Machines at War 3 is a real-time strategy game that takes you back to days when you didn't have to buy materials with real money or wait hours for your troops to be trained. This game keeps the action moving and your missions on task, no in-app purchases necessary (or offered)…(...) Read the rest of Machines at War 3 review: a real-time strategy game just like the old days "Machines at War 3 review: a real-time strategy game just like the old days" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

It’s not just Samsung: everyone games benchmarks except Apple and Motorola Posted: 02 Oct 2013 01:42 PM PDT Nobody reviews hardware more exhaustively than chip gurus over at AnanadTech – for these guys, no detail is too small and nothing escapes their scrutiny. When the publication set out to review the Galaxy Note 3, it shamed Samsung by spotting some tweaked code which artificially inflates the device’s scores on popular benchmarks by anywhere between twenty to fifty percent. Not only did it provoke a reaction from Apple’s marketing head honcho Phil Schiller, the discovery has prompted AnandTech to really scrutinize other device makers. Shockingly enough, turns out most Android OEMs pad their results by increasing CPU/GPU clock speed during benchmarking to make them look good. So, who are the cheaters? Almost everyone, except Apple and Motorola. Samsung, HTC, Asus, LG and many others are all dirty and guilty of gaming the benchmarks. If that’s not the biggest wake-up call the benchmarking industry has ever seen, I don’t know what is. I myself feel dirty even blogging about this, but the numbers don’t lie and that’s the sad state of things. Just who are the cheaters? Go past the break for the full disclosure…(...) Read the rest of It's not just Samsung: everyone games benchmarks except Apple and Motorola "It's not just Samsung: everyone games benchmarks except Apple and Motorola" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Planetbeing says evad3rs may have all the pieces for iOS 7 jailbreak Posted: 02 Oct 2013 12:41 PM PDT Good news on the iOS 7 jailbreak front this afternoon. It looks like the evad3rs—a hacking team made up for pod2g, MuscleNerd, pimskeks and planetbeing—are getting closer to a useable jailbreak for the update. Planetbeing tweeted out a few moments ago that he and the rest of the team are ‘still working hard on the jailbreak,’ and that they mean even have all the pieces at this point—though they’re not certain just yet…(...) Read the rest of Planetbeing says evad3rs may have all the pieces for iOS 7 jailbreak "Planetbeing says evad3rs may have all the pieces for iOS 7 jailbreak" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

New report calls for 8MP camera in both iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 Posted: 02 Oct 2013 12:26 PM PDT Get ready, it looks like iPad-wielding picture-takers are about to multiply. According to a new report, Apple is going to beef up the iSight cameras in both its fifth generation iPad and second generation iPad mini this year. Highly regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sent out a note to investors this afternoon, claiming that the two tablets—which are expected to be unveiled later this month—will feature 8-megapixel shooters with larger apertures…(...) Read the rest of New report calls for 8MP camera in both iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 "New report calls for 8MP camera in both iPad 5 and iPad mini 2" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

New ‘Spin’ iOS chatting app does full HD 60FPS video and Wideband 44kHz audio Posted: 02 Oct 2013 11:34 AM PDT Doesn’t it bother you that popular mobile video chatting solutions draw from pedestrian video compression technology (maxing out at 720p, at best) and rarely provide acceptable audio quality? Case in point: Microsoft-owned Skype, which bragged about its recent iOS client update bringing high-definition video calling – though it’s limited to 720p. Spin, a brand new free of charge iOS mobile together experience, is unlike any chat you’ve experienced before. Three years in the making, Skype’s hot new competitor is exclusive to the iPhone and iPad and capable of delivering cinematic experiences with full HD 1080p video (1,920-by-1,080 pixel resolution, to be precise) at sixty frames per second, along with crisp Wideband 44kHz audio. You and your parents should immediately download Spin. Jump past the fold for the full reveal…(...) Read the rest of New ‘Spin’ iOS chatting app does full HD 60FPS video and Wideband 44kHz audio "New ‘Spin’ iOS chatting app does full HD 60FPS video and Wideband 44kHz audio" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Qualcomm exec says Apple’s 64-Bit A7 chip is a ‘marketing gimmick’ Posted: 02 Oct 2013 11:20 AM PDT In a recent interview with Techworld, Qualcomm’s chief marketing officer Anand Chandrasekher told the publication that he thinks that Apple’s 64-bit A7 processor is just a ‘marketing gimmick’ and that it adds ‘zero benefit’ for the customer. The executive’s remarks follow several weeks of discussion on the processor, which is the first 64-bit chip to land in a smartphone, from all corners of the tech world. Here’s why he thinks it’s more of a marketing stunt than a technical enhancement…(...) Read the rest of Qualcomm exec says Apple’s 64-Bit A7 chip is a ‘marketing gimmick’ "Qualcomm exec says Apple’s 64-Bit A7 chip is a ‘marketing gimmick’" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Eddy Cue talks iTunes Festival and iTunes Radio in EW interview Posted: 02 Oct 2013 10:42 AM PDT September was a big month for Apple and its iTunes team. In addition to running its iTunes Festival—a 30-day long concert with some 60 performances, the company also launched a new streaming music service called iTunes Radio. And yesterday, the folks over at Entertainment Weekly had the chance to sit down and talk with the man behind it all: Apple’s SVP of software and services Eddy Cue. We’ve posted a few choice excerpts from the interview after the fold…(...) Read the rest of Eddy Cue talks iTunes Festival and iTunes Radio in EW interview "Eddy Cue talks iTunes Festival and iTunes Radio in EW interview" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

NBA 2K14 hits the App Store Posted: 02 Oct 2013 09:48 AM PDT If you’re into sports and are a fan of basketball and the NBA in particular, the newly-released NBA 2K14 for iOS devices should be on your list for consideration. The game has been published by 2K Games, a Take-Two Interactive subsidiary notable for its recent release of Lucid Games’ 2K Drive for the iPhone and iPad. Of course, it’s really an updated version of 2K’s ongoing NBA series for the iPhone and iPad, refreshed with the 2013-14 season stats, players, venues and other data (just like EA Sports’ FIFA series)…(...) Read the rest of NBA 2K14 hits the App Store "NBA 2K14 hits the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

iCloud push email reinstated in Germany Posted: 02 Oct 2013 08:53 AM PDT After a German appeals court a month ago lifted the injunction which prevented Apple from offering push notifications for its iCloud email service, owners of the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices in the country can finally again enjoy push notifications for incoming iCloud email messages. The feature has been disabled for German users for about 19 months after it had to be shut down following a legal wrangling with Motorola over patents.(...) Read the rest of iCloud push email reinstated in Germany "iCloud push email reinstated in Germany" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple’s ever-growing cash horde pegged at one-tenth of all US corporate dollars Posted: 02 Oct 2013 07:37 AM PDT Some people collects rocks, other people collect stamps. Apple, however, likes cash. Turns out the iPhone maker, all by itself, controls ten percent of all corporate cash in the United States. Just how much is that? New data shows Apple’s bank account of $147 billion represents ten percent of the $1.48 trillion held by non-banking U.S. companies. Here’s another factoid to make you even more uneasy about that measly savings account of yours: all together, Microsoft, Google, Cisco and Pfizer – not exactly nickel and dime operations – account for another fifteen percent of all U.S. corporate cash…(...) Read the rest of Apple’s ever-growing cash horde pegged at one-tenth of all US corporate dollars "Apple’s ever-growing cash horde pegged at one-tenth of all US corporate dollars" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple starts training support staff on OS X Mavericks ahead of impending release Posted: 02 Oct 2013 06:49 AM PDT The AppleCare support staff has begun official OS X Mavericks training in anticipation of the looming OS X Mavericks release, a reliable blog has learned. The upcoming Mac desktop operating system release should hit the Mac App Store before November and will bring a host of improvements and new features, including Maps integration across desktop and mobile, better handling of notifications, and several new features for power users. Apple first demoed OS X Mavericks at its summer developer conference in June 2013…(...) Read the rest of Apple starts training support staff on OS X Mavericks ahead of impending release "Apple starts training support staff on OS X Mavericks ahead of impending release" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Virgin Mobile lands iPhone 5s/5c, $100 off unsubsidized Posted: 02 Oct 2013 06:24 AM PDT Virgin Mobile, Sprint’s prepaid brand, started offering the new iPhones for $100 less compared to Apple’s official unsubsidized pricing. Both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are available with a $100 discount when purchased unsubsidized. This means Virgin Mobile customers can get the entry-level 16GB iPhone 5s for $549 (Apple’s price: $649) or the colorful 16GB iPhone 5c for $449 (Apple’s price: $549). Virgin’s plans include unlimited data (throttled after 2.5GB) and start at just $30 a month. More details right below…(...) Read the rest of Virgin Mobile lands iPhone 5s/5c, $100 off unsubsidized "Virgin Mobile lands iPhone 5s/5c, $100 off unsubsidized" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Dollarbird review: personal finance meets calendar Posted: 02 Oct 2013 05:00 AM PDT Depending on the kind of person you are, keeping track of your finances is either as easy as tying your shoes, or harder than remembering your great aunt's birthday. Dollarbird makes it possible for you to plan your monthly budget and keep an eye on your daily spending to help you avoid the dreaded "overdrawn" letter from the bank…(...) Read the rest of Dollarbird review: personal finance meets calendar "Dollarbird review: personal finance meets calendar" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Tin Man Games launches eighth installment in Gamebook Adventure series Posted: 02 Oct 2013 04:00 AM PDT Some of you may remember gamebooks from your childhood. They were similar to choose-your-own-adventure games, but with the added twist of including stats-based fights against non-player characters (NPC). Gamebook Adventures 8: Curse of the Assassin is the latest installment in the company's ongoing series. Grab your game fuel and get ready for an adventure filled with magic, monsters, and mystery…(...) Read the rest of Tin Man Games launches eighth installment in Gamebook Adventure series "Tin Man Games launches eighth installment in Gamebook Adventure series" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Retina iPad mini could face severe supply constraints Posted: 02 Oct 2013 02:15 AM PDT Despite the fact that we’ve seen conflicting reports on the topic, the consensus seems to be that Apple is working on an iPad mini with a high resolution display. And it’s expected to introduce the tablet at a media event this month. According to a new scoop from Reuters, however, even if such a product is unveiled in the near future, it may be a while before you can get your hands on one. The outlet says initial supplies for the slate will be severely constrained…(...) Read the rest of Retina iPad mini could face severe supply constraints "Retina iPad mini could face severe supply constraints" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple says it’s aware of iMessage issue and is working on a fix Posted: 02 Oct 2013 01:01 AM PDT Since the release of iOS 7 last month, users have been complaining of issues activating iMessage. What’s more, out of those who have been able to activate the service, some have been experiencing problems sending and receiving messages. Well the good news is, Apple is aware of a glitch in the new firmware that is causing the disruption of iMessage activity and is working on it. The company tells The Wall Street Journal a fix will be available in an upcoming software update…(...) Read the rest of Apple says it’s aware of iMessage issue and is working on a fix "Apple says it’s aware of iMessage issue and is working on a fix" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Apple hires cable executive to work on ‘something big’ Posted: 01 Oct 2013 07:28 PM PDT Apple has hired cable industry veteran, and former CableLabs executive, Jean-François Mulé for a new engineering director position, according to a new report from Multichannel News. He was the company’s SVP of Technology Development. According to his LinkedIn page, Mulé has been working at Apple since late last month. And in his job description he notes that he is “challenged, inspired and part of something big.” So what’s he working on? Let’s take a look at his background…(...) Read the rest of Apple hires cable executive to work on ‘something big’ "Apple hires cable executive to work on ‘something big’" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

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