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- Apple releases iTunes 11.1.1 with bug fixes, stability improvements
- Instagram will introduce photo and video ads in the next couple months
- Apex is now available on Cydia. Here’s why you should buy it
- Apple acquires personal assistant app Cue
- Sunrise Calendar review: a new look for a new day
- Official Google Music app expected to launch on iOS later this month
- New report calls for both iPhone and iPad to get larger displays
- Gentlemen, start your engines: NASCAR Redline races its way into the App Store
- Snapchat 6.0 is out with new ‘Snapchat Stories’ feature
- Delivered! tracks your packages in a very elegant way
- Schools complain of iPad web filter issues after iOS 7 update
- Apple’s iSpaceship campus clears another Cupertino hurdle toward 2016 landing
- Chrome’s incognito mode is flawed in latest iOS 7 update
- Fingerprint sensors coming to Android devices in the next 6 months
- Apple seeks sanctions against Samsung for sharing patent license terms
- Rdio takes on Spotify and others with free mobile radio
- Original Plants vs. Zombies updated with support for iOS 7, 4-inch displays
- Video shows Touch ID Home button fits in alleged iPad 5 front
- AT&T rolls out LTE to 11 new markets
- How to check your Apple device’s warranty status for service and support coverage
| Apple releases iTunes 11.1.1 with bug fixes, stability improvements Posted: 03 Oct 2013 03:33 PM PDT
Apple has released a Supplemental Update to OS X 10.8.5. The release fixes an issue with the FaceTime HD camera on late-model MacBook Airs, a bug that caused external drives to be ejected, and other problems. Additionally, Apple has also seeded a new version of iTunes this afternoon, bringing the app to version 11.1.1. The update doesn’t offer up any new features, but it does bring about bug fixes and stability improvements…(...) "Apple releases iTunes 11.1.1 with bug fixes, stability improvements" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Instagram will introduce photo and video ads in the next couple months Posted: 03 Oct 2013 03:25 PM PDT
For those who’ve been following Instagram for a while, it will hardly come as a surprise that the company today announced it will start delivering ads into the feed of US users in the next couple of months. Instagram, which was acquired by Facebook over a year ago, has yet to turn a profit. This new decision to start displaying ads on mobile devices might exactly be what the company needs to become profitable, even if it means alienating a few users in the process…(...) "Instagram will introduce photo and video ads in the next couple months" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apex is now available on Cydia. Here’s why you should buy it Posted: 03 Oct 2013 02:36 PM PDT
One of the best jailbreak tweaks to touch down in some time is now available for purchase on the Cydia Store. I’m referring to Apex, the new jailbreak tweak collaboration from A3tweaks. Apex is an innovative new release that allows you to group sets of app icons together, and reveal each individual app using a swipe up or swipe down gesture. This means that you can have what appears to be a single app on your Home screen, when in all actuality, it’s hiding up to four additional apps. Apex is a great way to get by without using folders. It allows you to quickly group items together, and launch them just as fast using intuitive gesture commands. Have a look inside at our full video walkthrough, as I explain why this is a must have jailbreak release for you.(...) "Apex is now available on Cydia. Here’s why you should buy it" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple acquires personal assistant app Cue Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:32 PM PDT
Apple has apparently acquired another personal assistant company. It’s called Cue, and it’s the startup firm behind the personal assistant app for iPhone, of the same name, which shut down earlier this week. The company, formerly known as Greplin, was a Y Combinator alumnus, announced to its users on Tuesday that the service would be shutting down, and that premium users would receive a prorated refund…(...) "Apple acquires personal assistant app Cue" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Sunrise Calendar review: a new look for a new day Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:19 PM PDT
Sunrise Calendar may have only been for Google Calendar in the past, but now it is also compatible with your iCloud, so you will always know when your anniversary is, no matter which device you are using…(...) "Sunrise Calendar review: a new look for a new day" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Official Google Music app expected to launch on iOS later this month Posted: 03 Oct 2013 12:17 PM PDT
It’s been more than two years since Google unveiled its Music service, and the company has yet to launch an official iOS client. Sure, there’s been plenty of third-party apps, and a web app, but nothing native directly from Google. But according to a new report from Engadget, that could change very soon. Citing sources familiar with the company’s plans, the outlet claims that Google is testing a Music app internally, and plans to launch it later this month…(...) "Official Google Music app expected to launch on iOS later this month" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| New report calls for both iPhone and iPad to get larger displays Posted: 03 Oct 2013 11:39 AM PDT
Apple’s iPhone and iPad lines are both set to get larger displays, according to a new report from Korea’s ET news. The outlet claims to have knowledge of the company’s future product plans, and has outlined a series of sweeping changes. For starters, the report says that the iPhone is set to get a bump in display size to over 5-inches. And it goes on to explain that the iPad is going to get split into pro and entry-level models, with at least one model getting a 13-inch display…(...) "New report calls for both iPhone and iPad to get larger displays" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Gentlemen, start your engines: NASCAR Redline races its way into the App Store Posted: 03 Oct 2013 10:50 AM PDT
I’ve never been a big fan of NASCAR but I do remember spending a big chunk of my pocket money on the arcade game Daytona USA. I specifically recall races starting with the iconic “gentlemen, start your engines” announcement. Fastforward to today, and I’m still not a big NASCAR fan, but I can certainly appreciate some of the strategies that go into the races. The right set of brakes, tires, or suspension can actually make or break a race. NASCAR: Redline is the first officially licensed NASCAR game to make its way in the App Store. Although you won’t be in the driver seat, your role will be to ensure that every decision made is the right one in order to take your team to the victory…(...) "Gentlemen, start your engines: NASCAR Redline races its way into the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Snapchat 6.0 is out with new ‘Snapchat Stories’ feature Posted: 03 Oct 2013 10:25 AM PDT
Snapchat has posted a new version of its iOS client today, bringing the app to version 6.0. The update only includes one new feature—but it’s a major new feature, which the company is calling ‘Snapchat Stories.’ The best way to describe the feature is that it’s sort of similar to Facebook’s News Feed. Story entries are essentially status updates that show your friends what you’ve been up to in the last 24 hours, using pictures…(...) "Snapchat 6.0 is out with new ‘Snapchat Stories’ feature" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Delivered! tracks your packages in a very elegant way Posted: 03 Oct 2013 09:59 AM PDT
Imagine the scene. Your iPhone 5s has finally shipped from China and Apple has generated a UPS or FedEx tracking code for you. Of course, you eagerly refresh the courier’s website to find out where exactly your precious currently is. If your like me, and I’ll assume you are, you’ll probably track the package a dozen times a day until it’s there. What if I told you there is a completely free and elegant way to do just that directly from your iPhone? Even better, what if it came with push notifications to let you know about every step of the delivery? That’s exactly what Delivered! does…(...) "Delivered! tracks your packages in a very elegant way" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Schools complain of iPad web filter issues after iOS 7 update Posted: 03 Oct 2013 09:35 AM PDT
Apple’s been making a big push into education in recent months, updating iTunes to allow users under the age of 13 and touting new features in iOS 7. It says the update makes it ‘easier for institutions to put devices in the hands of students.’ But for many schools with student iPads deployed, the update is actually making things more difficult. Various educators across the US are reporting that iOS 7 has left their devices unfiltered when accessing the Internet away from school…(...) "Schools complain of iPad web filter issues after iOS 7 update" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple’s iSpaceship campus clears another Cupertino hurdle toward 2016 landing Posted: 03 Oct 2013 09:21 AM PDT
Apple’s over-budget and behind-schedule proposed ‘spaceship’ campus took another step closer to reality Wednesday night. The plan first outlined in 2011 by Steve Jobs cleared the planning commission of Cupertino, Calif., Apple’s homebase. If no more hitches appear, the new Apple headquarters will go to city council later this month with final thumbs-up or thumbs-down in November…(...) "Apple’s iSpaceship campus clears another Cupertino hurdle toward 2016 landing" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Chrome’s incognito mode is flawed in latest iOS 7 update Posted: 03 Oct 2013 08:59 AM PDT
For all of you folks buying gifts in secret for your loved ones, beware; Chrome’s incognito mode has a flaw that allows users to recover searches performed in private. A new video has surfaced showcasing the flaw in action, and iDB has independently verified, that indeed, Incognito mode on the iOS version of Chrome ain’t so incognito. The problem occurs when searching in incognito mode and then exiting incognito mode and performing a web search on Google.com. The issue doesn’t occur when exiting Google.com and searching using Chrome’s Omnibox. Incognito mode has never been exactly fail proof on iOS, but this is still a pretty embarrassing gaffe for Google.(...) "Chrome’s incognito mode is flawed in latest iOS 7 update" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Fingerprint sensors coming to Android devices in the next 6 months Posted: 03 Oct 2013 08:32 AM PDT Of course it was just a matter of time. As always, Apple wasn’t first to market, but it was the first to make fingerprint sensors a popular technology that will be used in many future devices. This shift is happening barely two weeks after the iPhone 5s launched. Can’t innovate my ass!
Read the full article on USA Today (via The Verge) "Fingerprint sensors coming to Android devices in the next 6 months" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple seeks sanctions against Samsung for sharing patent license terms Posted: 03 Oct 2013 08:22 AM PDT
In a new twist to their ongoing legal battle over patents and other intellectual property, Apple has filed a new motion for sanctions against Samsung in a California court for sharing confidential information. According to the filing, Apple is accusing the Korean tech giant of illegally disclosing sensitive details of its 2011 patent licensing agreement with Nokia in order to better negotiate licensing terms for itself…(...) "Apple seeks sanctions against Samsung for sharing patent license terms" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Rdio takes on Spotify and others with free mobile radio Posted: 03 Oct 2013 07:27 AM PDT
Last summer, Spotify updated its mobile apps with a free Pandora-like radio service, and it has since seen its subscriber base grow by more than a third. Today, Rdio is betting on the same horse with its own mobile radio feature. Rdio's radio service—which it calls ‘Stations’—will be available via its mobile apps. Like Pandora or iTunes Radio, users won’t be able to choose a specific song or artist. But they will be able to listen to music based on their tastes…(...) "Rdio takes on Spotify and others with free mobile radio" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Original Plants vs. Zombies updated with support for iOS 7, 4-inch displays Posted: 03 Oct 2013 06:43 AM PDT
Those of you who weren’t impressed by Plants vs. Zombies 2 or its ‘freemium’ business model will be happy to hear that EA has updated the original PvZ game with support for the latest devices and firmware. Posted late last night, Plants vs. Zombies version 1.9.9 includes support for the recent iOS 7 software update, as well as the larger resolution for the 4-inch displays found on newer iPhones and iPod touches…(...) "Original Plants vs. Zombies updated with support for iOS 7, 4-inch displays" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Video shows Touch ID Home button fits in alleged iPad 5 front Posted: 03 Oct 2013 06:08 AM PDT
Now that Apple has launched its long-rumored fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 5s, the next big question is: when will it make it into the iPad? A recent leak indicates we may see it in the new iPad mini this year, but what about the iPad 5? While there’s no way to concretely answer this question until Apple unveils the tablet, a new video hit the web yesterday that aims to provide some insight. Apparently the 5s’ Touch ID Home button fits perfectly in a front panel for an iPad 5…(...) "Video shows Touch ID Home button fits in alleged iPad 5 front" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T rolls out LTE to 11 new markets Posted: 03 Oct 2013 05:40 AM PDT
Last month, AT&T hit some major milestones in its LTE rollout. As of early September its 4G network covered over 240 million people, in over 400 markets. And it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The carrier announced another major expansion of its LTE network this week, flipping the proverbial switch on in 11 new markets. These areas are scattered throughout the US, so check the list after the fold…(...) "AT&T rolls out LTE to 11 new markets" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to check your Apple device’s warranty status for service and support coverage Posted: 03 Oct 2013 05:00 AM PDT
If you can't remember the exact date that you purchased your iPhone, or don't recall whether you added AppleCare for the extended warranty on your iPad, there is an easy way to find out the status of your device without having to dig through that shoebox of old receipts…(...) "How to check your Apple device's warranty status for service and support coverage" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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