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- Phil Schiller, Scott Forstall could testify in Samsung damages trial
- Apple plans 100 stand-alone stores in India, including store-in-store locations in small cities
- Apple adds new ‘Tips and Tricks’ section to iPhone pages
- iPhone 5s is top-seller in the US with iPhone 5c close behind
- Apple engineer recounts events leading up to the original iPhone unveiling
- Apple officially appeals ruling in ebook pricing case
- Meet voice actress Susan Bennett, the original voice of Siri
- Security researchers detail new Touch ID and iOS 7 workarounds
- Tim Cook sends out internal letter reflecting on Steve Jobs’ passing
- Amazon said to be launching Apple TV competitor before the holidays
- Best Buy offering $50 gift card with iPhone 5c purchase
- SlowCam brings slow motion video recording to every iOS device
- Apple seeds OS X Mavericks Golden Master to developers
- Some users complaining of inaccurate iPhone 5s sensors
| Phil Schiller, Scott Forstall could testify in Samsung damages trial Posted: 04 Oct 2013 04:04 PM PDT
Since Apple announced his exodus last fall, we’ve seen and heard very little from Scott Forstall. Actually, we haven’t seen him at all, and the only time we’ve heard his name mentioned has been in skeuomorphic jokes. But that could change next month. According to a new report, Mr. Forstall could finally be forced out of hiding to appear as a witness alongside Phil Schiller in a partial damages retrial between Apple and Samsung…(...) "Phil Schiller, Scott Forstall could testify in Samsung damages trial" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple plans 100 stand-alone stores in India, including store-in-store locations in small cities Posted: 04 Oct 2013 01:30 PM PDT
Apple has told India’s top retailers it plans to open 100 locations in India during this fiscal year. The meeting Monday was held by Apple’s top India executives who have tripled the iPhone maker’s team targeting the burgeoning smartphone market. The plans outlined include entering the top 50 markets in India, selling phones, tablets and other branded gear. The report, from the Economic Times, follows a news earlier this year that Apple wants to increase three-fold its number of India franchise stores to 200, up from 65…(...) "Apple plans 100 stand-alone stores in India, including store-in-store locations in small cities" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple adds new ‘Tips and Tricks’ section to iPhone pages Posted: 04 Oct 2013 12:49 PM PDT
Apple has updated its website today, adding new ‘Tips and Tricks’ sections to its iPhone pages. The new sections offer iPhone users a handy guide to various features in iOS 7, and on late-model iPhones. It looks like Apple has added a guide to its iPhone 4s, 5c and 5s marketing pages, showing users how to use apps like FaceTime, Maps, Siri, Find My iPhone, Music, Mail, Safari, AirPlay and Settings…(...) "Apple adds new ‘Tips and Tricks’ section to iPhone pages" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPhone 5s is top-seller in the US with iPhone 5c close behind Posted: 04 Oct 2013 12:26 PM PDT
Apple’s new iPhone 5s became the top-selling smartphone in the US during September. New numbers show the 5s and 5c were among the top three smartphones sold by all four major domestic carriers. Helped along by record sales, the iPhone 5s also replaced Samsung’s Galaxy S4 as the best-selling smartphone among AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, according to Canaccord Genuity Friday…(...) "iPhone 5s is top-seller in the US with iPhone 5c close behind" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple engineer recounts events leading up to the original iPhone unveiling Posted: 04 Oct 2013 11:59 AM PDT
Fred Vogelstein has published an interesting article in The New York Times today entitled “And Then Steve Said, 'Let There Be an iPhone.'” The lengthy piece offers up a detailed look at the events that lead up to the original iPhone unveiling. More specifically, Vogelstein’s profile paints a picture of what the atmosphere at Apple was like leading up to Steve Jobs’ big keynote, with anecdotes from Andy Grignon, who was in charge of the original iPhone’s radios, and other employees… "Apple engineer recounts events leading up to the original iPhone unveiling" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple officially appeals ruling in ebook pricing case Posted: 04 Oct 2013 10:11 AM PDT
Apple has officially filed its appeal in the ebook price-fixing case, according to a new report from GigaOM. The Cupertino company hopes to overturn Judge Denise Cote’s ‘guilty’ verdict handed down this summer. On July 10, Judge Cote ruled that Apple conspired with 5 major book publishers to eliminate retail price competition in an effort to raise e-book prices. But the company, of course, flatly denies the allegations…(...) "Apple officially appeals ruling in ebook pricing case" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Meet voice actress Susan Bennett, the original voice of Siri Posted: 04 Oct 2013 09:00 AM PDT
The mystique of Siri, Apple’s “personal assistant” for iOS, has been the mysterious female voice. Able to speak directions to your favorite pizza parlor as well as carry on witty banter with celebrities, finding the voice behind your iPhone has become the holy grail for love-struck geeks everywhere. Now comes a middle-aged Atlanta mom who claims she’s the original voice behind Siri, providing a peak behind the world of talking machines. Susan Bennett, a mom from Sandy Springs, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta, never wanted the spotlight. Her voice has been used to give life to machines ranging from the an ATM to a voice announcing directions inside the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport. Now she is speaking out about her role as the most famous unknown voice heard by millions of people…(...) "Meet voice actress Susan Bennett, the original voice of Siri" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Security researchers detail new Touch ID and iOS 7 workarounds Posted: 04 Oct 2013 08:39 AM PDT
Security Research Labs, a group of Berlin-based security researchers, have uncovered a bug in the new iPhone that it claims will enable hackers to overcome a safeguard allowing users to remotely wipe stolen or lost phones. More specifically, the team has discovered a method for bypassing the handset’s security features. It starts with activating Airplane mode, which gives potential criminals time to create fake fingerprints and reset passwords…. "Security researchers detail new Touch ID and iOS 7 workarounds" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Tim Cook sends out internal letter reflecting on Steve Jobs’ passing Posted: 04 Oct 2013 07:11 AM PDT
Tomorrow marks the two-year anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing. The occasion is sure to stir up a lot of feelings for a lot of people, as he meant so much to so many. With that in mind, Tim Cook sent out a brief internal letter to Apple employees today, reflecting on Steve and what he meant to him, the company, and the world…(...) "Tim Cook sends out internal letter reflecting on Steve Jobs’ passing" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Amazon said to be launching Apple TV competitor before the holidays Posted: 04 Oct 2013 06:49 AM PDT
Amazon is readying an Apple TV competitor, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The set-top box will offer access to the company’s Instant Video and other streaming services. Reportedly codenamed “Cinnamon,” the device is said to be very similar in design and functionality to a Roku box. And Amazon is believed to be looking to launch it sometime before the holidays…(...) "Amazon said to be launching Apple TV competitor before the holidays" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Best Buy offering $50 gift card with iPhone 5c purchase Posted: 04 Oct 2013 06:10 AM PDT
Best Buy has begun offering Apple’s newly-released iPhone 5c at a bit of a discount this weekend, trimming $50 off the handset’s price tag—which starts at $99 with a two-year contract. The offer features a $50 Best Buy gift card, which you will get at the time of purchase of any iPhone 5c. That goes for any carrier the retailer does business with, and any configuration…(...) "Best Buy offering $50 gift card with iPhone 5c purchase" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| SlowCam brings slow motion video recording to every iOS device Posted: 04 Oct 2013 05:00 AM PDT
SlowCam – Realtime Slow motion Video Camera is a video app that turns my green envy into gold. With it, you don't need a brand new iPhone in order to create slow motion videos. All you need is iOS 7…(...) "SlowCam brings slow motion video recording to every iOS device" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple seeds OS X Mavericks Golden Master to developers Posted: 03 Oct 2013 09:54 PM PDT
Folks anxious for Apple to release OS X Mavericks to the public will be happy to hear that the final beta version of the next generation OS was sent out to Mac developers this evening. Apple labeled the release ‘GM,’ also known as Golden Master, which essentially means that this is the same build that users will see. It also usually means that a launch isn’t too far behind…(...) "Apple seeds OS X Mavericks Golden Master to developers" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Some users complaining of inaccurate iPhone 5s sensors Posted: 03 Oct 2013 07:58 PM PDT
Heads up iPhone 5s owners: have you noticed that your Compass app readings are a little bit off? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It seems a number of users are complaining of inaccurate sensors on Apple’s latest handset. More specifically, users have noticed that both their compass and inclinometers on their 5s devices are consistently off by a noticeable margin. The latter appears to be incorrect by 2 degrees, while the former is off by 8-10…(...) "Some users complaining of inaccurate iPhone 5s sensors" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
When Apple announced that the iPhone 5s came with slow motion video capture, I was immediately envious of everyone that would be upgrading this year. Slow motion video is almost as awesome as high-speed video.
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