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- Good news, you can now snag an iPhone 5s in 1-2 weeks
- Apple to launch iPad mini with Retina display on November 12?
- Google has lost significant mobile maps traffic to Apple since last year
- Curved-glass full-on Apple television concept
- How to subscribe to Let’s Talk iOS
- Pebble update goes live with full iOS 7 Notifications support
- Apple may have partnered with GlobalFoundries on iDevice chip production
- How to add burst mode to the stock camera app in iOS 6
- DisplaySearch: Apple prioritizes wearables, puts iTV on the back burner
- Feast your eyes on new iSpaceship renderings
- Tweetbot 3 gets swipe actions, lists as timeline, text size independently of iOS 7 Dynamic Type
- iPhone market share is bigger in Japan than it is in the US
- BitTorrent Sync gets iOS 7 makeover, now supports iPads natively
- How to manage iOS’ Diagnostic & Usage Data
- Five-inch iPhablet to comprise one out of each four iPhones in 2014
- Apple expected to increase holiday-quarter iPad screen purchases from Samsung
- How to create custom keyboard shortcuts in OS X
- Sorcery! 2 review: the epic adventure continues
- Twitterrific 5 refreshed with new profile layout and other tweaks
- A look at newly launched Incipio 5c cases
| Good news, you can now snag an iPhone 5s in 1-2 weeks Posted: 11 Nov 2013 06:27 PM PST
It’s been an awfully tough task trying to come up with an iPhone 5s. Since launch, the device has been about as elusive as any Apple product in recent memory. For instance, Sebastien is still waiting on his Gold iPhone, even though I believe he’s due to get it any day now. The good news is that Apple’s shipping estimates for the iPhone 5s are now down to 1-2 weeks, as pointed out by MacRumors. These estimate apply to all colors; so yes, if you’re still after a Gold iPhone, you can have one in relatively short turnaround time.(...) "Good news, you can now snag an iPhone 5s in 1-2 weeks" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple to launch iPad mini with Retina display on November 12? Posted: 11 Nov 2013 05:51 PM PST
When Apple took the wraps off its new iPad mini with Retina display last month, it wouldn’t provide a concrete launch date beyond ‘later in November.’ Some have speculated that it would hit store shelves just before Black Friday weekend. But according to a posting on Apple’s GSX (global service exchange) site for service providers, we may see the tablet as early as tomorrow. In the post, Apple says that it plans to launch the tablet in the US and other countries on November 12…(...) "Apple to launch iPad mini with Retina display on November 12?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google has lost significant mobile maps traffic to Apple since last year Posted: 11 Nov 2013 03:18 PM PST
Despite all of the user complaints and negative PR Apple encountered when it replaced Google Maps with its own in-house software in iOS 6 last year, the app has turned out to be quite a hit with US iPhone and iPad users. According to research data from comScore, more than 35 million US iPhone owners used Apple’s Maps app in September 2013. That’s significantly more than the 6 million or so that used Google’s standalone iOS Maps app… (...) "Google has lost significant mobile maps traffic to Apple since last year" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Curved-glass full-on Apple television concept Posted: 11 Nov 2013 03:07 PM PST
A report by DisplaySearch may have dashed hopes for an imminent Apple television introduction as Apple turns its attention to wearables, but there’s no stopping prolific 3D artist Martin Hajek from imagining what a full-on television set with the Apple logo could/should look like, all over again. Taking cues from Bloomberg’s report which calls for curved-glass iPhones in 2014, Hajek is now seemingly torn between a flat and curved-glass iTV variant. I know which one I’d take in a heartbeat, but how about you?(...) "Curved-glass full-on Apple television concept" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to subscribe to Let’s Talk iOS Posted: 11 Nov 2013 02:22 PM PST
Each week, Sebastien, Cody, and Jeff join forces to discuss the latest ongoings in the wonderful world of iOS. The result? An entertaining podcast entitled Let’s Talk iOS. If you want to know what makes iDownloadBlog tick, if you want to know the personalities behind the content that you read each day; most of all, if you want a comprehensive take on all of the week’s Apple news, ladies and gentlemen, this is the place you want to be. But how does one go about acquiring each savory episode of Let’s Talk iOS? There are many methods, actually. We’ll show you several ways to do so inside…(...) "How to subscribe to Let’s Talk iOS" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Pebble update goes live with full iOS 7 Notifications support Posted: 11 Nov 2013 02:01 PM PST
Pebble has had basic support for iOS Notifications in place from day one. The implementation, however, left a lot to be desired as the Pebble smarwatch could only relay the most basic of iOS notifications through a companion iPhone app. Eagle-eyed readers will remember that the company last week confirmed an upcoming update would enable additional iOS 7 Notification Center alerts. And just like clockwork, a new version of Pebble’s iOS app has gone live now in the App Store, introducing full integration with the iOS 7 Notification Center. This allows Pebble owners to receive any alerts enabled in Notification Center on an iOS 7 device and have them displayed on their $150 smartwatch. Yes, this includes alerts from third-party apps such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and lots more. Go past the fold for more…(...) "Pebble update goes live with full iOS 7 Notifications support" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple may have partnered with GlobalFoundries on iDevice chip production Posted: 11 Nov 2013 01:07 PM PST
Milpitas, California-headquartered GlobalFoundries, one of the top semiconductor operations in the world, owns and runs cutting-edge multi-billion dollar production facilities all over the globe in places like Germany, Singapore and the United States. Along with TSMC, GlobalFoundries gets frequently contracted to build various chips for such clients as AMD, Broadcom, Qualcomm and STMicroelectronics. And now, the company has apparently scored a major win, Apple, if a new report is anything to go by. According to an unnamed source “close to the company” who spoke to the Times Union newspaper, GlobalFoundries may soon start building processors for iPhones, iPads and iPods at its new $6 billion Fab 8 facility in Malta, New York, just north of Albany…(...) "Apple may have partnered with GlobalFoundries on iDevice chip production" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to add burst mode to the stock camera app in iOS 6 Posted: 11 Nov 2013 11:25 AM PST
A recently released jailbreak tweak, called Burst Mode, allows users to continuously take photos with iOS 6′s stock Camera app. It’s not as feature rich as the burst mode found in iOS 7 for the 5s, but it’s a nice compromise for jailbroken iOS 6 users. Burst Mode allows you to take as many photos as you want using a simple tap and hold on the shutter button, or a press and hold on your iOS device’s physical volume button. Along with its burst mode capabilities, the tweak features a nice array of bonus features to take advantage of as well. Have a look inside as we look at what makes this free jailbreak tweak tick.(...) "How to add burst mode to the stock camera app in iOS 6" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| DisplaySearch: Apple prioritizes wearables, puts iTV on the back burner Posted: 11 Nov 2013 10:57 AM PST
So what’s up with the supposed Apple television set, that elusive iTV? According to the latest chatter, the iTV plans have been put on hold as wearables take priority inside the 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino walls. The notion jives with Tim Cook’s recent assertion calling for new a Apple product category in 2014 and a bunch of patent filings and high-profile hirings pointing to an iOS-powered wearable device with health and fitness sensors, the rumored iWatch. Of course, that a non-Apple product is delayed by another unannounced product isn’t necessarily newsworthy in and of itself, but given the source – DisplaySearch – we thought you should at least be informed about what’s making the rounds across Apple’s components and supply chain in Far East…(...) "DisplaySearch: Apple prioritizes wearables, puts iTV on the back burner" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Feast your eyes on new iSpaceship renderings Posted: 11 Nov 2013 09:45 AM PST
Apple has overcome the last hurdle as the City of Cupertino in October approved the spectacular ring-shaped glass structure called Campus 2, also known as the iSpacehip project. Now, it’s already over budget and behind schedule so don't look forward to working in outer space before late-2015 or early-2016, when Campus 2 is slated for completion. Wired has obtained a batch of new renderings which depict some interesting Campus 2 tidbits, including detailed shots of the interior design, including the cafeteria, the gym area, the upper level of the 1,000-person underground auditorium and even the parking garage. Jump past the fold for the full gallery…(...) "Feast your eyes on new iSpaceship renderings" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Tweetbot 3 gets swipe actions, lists as timeline, text size independently of iOS 7 Dynamic Type Posted: 11 Nov 2013 08:24 AM PST
Tapbots’ Tweetbot, the popular iPhone, iPad and Mac client for Twitter, has been updated today on the App Store with a dozen new tweaks that will enhance your productivity. My favorite improvement has got to be the ability to set in-app typeface independently of my system-wide text size preference, as defined under iOS 7 Settings > General > Text Size. The enhancements in Tweetbot 3.1, among other tweaks, include the new square avatars, the ability to email conversations and hide profile badgets, quick reply (or other action) via the right-swipe gesture and the return of the ‘Last tweet x minutes ago’ label and using a list as your timeline. Changelog is right after the break…(...) "Tweetbot 3 gets swipe actions, lists as timeline, text size independently of iOS 7 Dynamic Type" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPhone market share is bigger in Japan than it is in the US Posted: 11 Nov 2013 08:23 AM PST According to market survey, Apple has a slightly bigger market share for iPhone in Japan than it does in the US, as the WSJ reports:
The market share in Japan is also expected to grow a bit due to the fact that carrier NTT DoCoMo started offering the iPhone for the first time in late September.(...) "iPhone market share is bigger in Japan than it is in the US" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| BitTorrent Sync gets iOS 7 makeover, now supports iPads natively Posted: 11 Nov 2013 08:15 AM PST
BitTorrent’s free Sync iOS app launched on the App Store in August, offering privacy freaks and NSA haters a way to securely share and sync files between devices. The software uses end-to-end encryption of everything transferred between your devices and bypasses the cloud altogether: your stuff is being moved directly between devices, using BitTorrent's efficient P2P distribution architecture. If you’re concerned about NSA snooping, industrial espionage or good ol’ eavesdropping, BitTorrent Sync is as robust a solution as these things get. And now, the teams has posted a long expected update to bring the app in line with the general iOS 7 design…(...) "BitTorrent Sync gets iOS 7 makeover, now supports iPads natively" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to manage iOS’ Diagnostic & Usage Data Posted: 11 Nov 2013 07:58 AM PST
To improve the quality and performance of its iOS devices, Apple routinely collects diagnostic and usage information from customer’s iPhones and iPads. Diagnostic data includes information about system performance, such as the popular low memory warnings, and other details about your specific device and OS specifications. End users have the option of sharing this information automatically with Apple, but it can also be turned off. You’ve probably all seen the option during the initial setup of your iOS device to automatically send diagnostic and usage data to Apple. Inside, we’ll show you where you can go to view your device’s logged diagnostic data, and manage how it is used. We’ll also show you how to completely remove the diagnostic logs from your device.(...) "How to manage iOS’ Diagnostic & Usage Data" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Five-inch iPhablet to comprise one out of each four iPhones in 2014 Posted: 11 Nov 2013 07:03 AM PST
Analysts think Apple will respond to competition by producing not one, but two large-screen iPhone models in 2014. According to Piper Jaffary’s Gene Munster (infamous for its Apple-branded television set prediction), the iPhone 6 will make its debut in September 2014 and it's going to be a "blockbuster" release thanks to a blown up screen. His peer, Peter Misek over at Jeffries, thinks the iPhone 6 will offer a 4.8-inch screen. If anything, Samsung has managed to prove that phablets sell: the company predicts shipping a total of hundred million units of the five-inch Galaxy S4 smartphone and the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 3 devices this year. Whichever way you look at it, phablets have quickly gone from a niche category to being the hot new form factor. How does this change in market dynamics affect Apple?(...) "Five-inch iPhablet to comprise one out of each four iPhones in 2014" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple expected to increase holiday-quarter iPad screen purchases from Samsung Posted: 11 Nov 2013 05:46 AM PST
Samsung of South Korea may have gotten itself into hot water with Apple over patents and design issues, but its semiconductor unit continues to churn out unabated the Apple-designed engine which powers the iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. As for Retina screens, Apple originally sourced mobile displays from non-Samsung suppliers such as Sharp and LG Display. Last we heard, recent yield and quality issues have reportedly prompted the iPhone maker to turn to its frenemy for help. Korea's ETNews last Friday claimed Apple has asked Samsung for help as Sharp struggles to solve burn-in issues with IGZO panels for the iPad Air. At the heart of the production issues is Japanese giant’s malfunctioning of the thin-film transistor display technology. Corroborating the report, a display research firm on Monday said Apple’s purchase of Samsung-made panels for the iPad is about to skyrocket in the fourth quarter…(...) "Apple expected to increase holiday-quarter iPad screen purchases from Samsung" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to create custom keyboard shortcuts in OS X Posted: 11 Nov 2013 05:46 AM PST
Have you ever used a specific menu command in an app and wondered to yourself, “Why is there no keyboard shortcut assigned to this command?” I think we’ve all been there before. Fortunately, fixing the issue requires little more than a few minutes of your time. Inside, we’ll show you how easy it is to quickly create a keyboard shortcut for your favorite apps.(...) "How to create custom keyboard shortcuts in OS X" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Sorcery! 2 review: the epic adventure continues Posted: 11 Nov 2013 05:00 AM PST
Steve Jackson is a well-known author of gamebooks from the mid 1980s. His series Sorcery! was a big hit and the first adventure in the series was turned into a fantastic iOS game back in May. Today, the same company that developed Steve Jackson's Sorcery! has launched a follow up game based on the second series in the original book. Sorcery! 2 follows the adventurer into "Khare: Cityport of Traps"…(...) "Sorcery! 2 review: the epic adventure continues" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Twitterrific 5 refreshed with new profile layout and other tweaks Posted: 11 Nov 2013 04:56 AM PST
Following up on its mid-October update which brought you the ability to edit your Twitter profile in-app, developer Iconfactory today posted another Twitterrific update bringing a fresh new profile layout and a few other tweaks. Twitterrific 5.5.3 includes some noticeable performance improvements: it feels really snappy and more responsive than it’s ever been – and it wasn’t like Twitterrific were a slouch to begin with. There is also a brand new pull-to-refresh animation and you can now view profile banners by tapping on them. The full breakdown is right below the fold…(...) "Twitterrific 5 refreshed with new profile layout and other tweaks" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| A look at newly launched Incipio 5c cases Posted: 11 Nov 2013 04:00 AM PST
Incipio is always quick on the trigger when it comes to releasing new product lines along with Apple’s new hardware. Before the iPhone launch, I was already contacted by some friends at Incipio asking me to take a look at their, then unreleased, products. Happily agreeing, they sent over three different cases for inspection. Inside, I take a closer look at these cases and their form factors, relating to iPhone 5c. These are the first 5c cases I received for any reviewing purposes and they all fit quite well. As with most Incipio line ups, they are affordable and colorful…(...) "A look at newly launched Incipio 5c cases" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
As an avid role-playing game fan, I am always up for a literary adventure. Whether it is a choose-your-own story or a tabletop group game base on the 20-sided die mechanics, I get a twinkle in my eye when someone says "RPG."
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