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- Apple addresses Mavericks issues with updates for Mail and iBooks
- Beware of Monsters Rising in the App Store
- Apple again named ‘World’s most valuable brand’ by Forbes
- The harsh realities of getting a job in Apple’s supply chain
- Google Drive refreshed with multi-accounts, single sign-on and wireless printing
- Apple’s Bluetooth hotspot patent points to iWatch
- GT Advanced’s 2014 revenue to grow 15x thanks to sapphire deal with Apple
- RunKeeper is now optimized for Apple’s M7 motion-tracking chip
- Take a Minecraft-inspired road trip in Blocky Roads
- Neurio vows to make all homes intelligent
- AT&T catching up to Verizon in LTE coverage
- Apple Stores to start replacing screens and other parts on iPhone 5c, 5s
- ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’ now available for download
| Apple addresses Mavericks issues with updates for Mail and iBooks Posted: 07 Nov 2013 04:06 PM PST
Good news this afternoon for folks who have been dealing with teething issues in the just-released OS X Mavericks. Apple has posted updates today for the Mail and iBooks apps, which should resolve two of the more popular complaints. The iBooks update brings the app to version 1.0.1 and includes bug fixes and stability improvements. And the Mail update promises to improve general stability and compatibility with Gmail, solving issues that made the client unreliable…(...) "Apple addresses Mavericks issues with updates for Mail and iBooks" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Beware of Monsters Rising in the App Store Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:49 PM PST
Monsters Rising is an action strategy combat game that involves gesture-based controls. Draw shapes on the screen to trigger attacks that will send Minotaur, mummies, and other monsters back to their mythological homes…(...) "Beware of Monsters Rising in the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple again named ‘World’s most valuable brand’ by Forbes Posted: 07 Nov 2013 11:36 AM PST
Despite all of the ‘doomed’ talk, and its share price being down nearly $200 from a year ago, Apple is still the world’s most valuable brand. In fact, according to Forbes Magazine, its brand is worth nearly twice that of its closest competitor. In its annual ranking of ‘The World’s Most Valuable Brands,’ Forbes lists Apple’s value at $104.3 billion. That’s an increase of 20% from last year, and well above Microsoft and Coca-Cola, which came in second and third respectively…(...) "Apple again named ‘World’s most valuable brand’ by Forbes" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| The harsh realities of getting a job in Apple’s supply chain Posted: 07 Nov 2013 10:21 AM PST
Current CEO Tim Cook under Steve Jobs used to run Apple’s vast network of suppliers and contract manufacturers and has largely been credited with turning the company into a well-oiled money-printing machine. But making sure trains run on time involves the incredible complexities associated with hiring tens of thousands of workers – and fast, too – who tediously assemble iPhones and iPads in factories located in China and Taiwan. Apple and its manufacturing partners have been taking a lot of heat over worker treatment in these sweatshops so the iPhone maker eventually started tracking the work hours of 1+ million supply chain workers and took other proactive measures to ensure fair hiring. But now, another issue is making headlines: the inhumane treatment of would-be employees by employment brokers who take high advance fees from workers and their families, contrary to Apple’s rules. Read on…(...) "The harsh realities of getting a job in Apple’s supply chain" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Google Drive refreshed with multi-accounts, single sign-on and wireless printing Posted: 07 Nov 2013 09:19 AM PST
In terms of feature additions, it’s been a quiet period for the Google Drive iOS app after a major visual makeover two months ago brought the software in line with its Android counterpart. But the team hasn’t been standing still. In a small but sweet update Thursday, the app has finally gained a much requested new feature – support for multiple Google Accounts – as well as the ability to print your documents wirelessly via either Apple’s AirPrint or Google’s Cloud Print protocol. Jump past the fold for additional tidbits…(...) "Google Drive refreshed with multi-accounts, single sign-on and wireless printing" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple’s Bluetooth hotspot patent points to iWatch Posted: 07 Nov 2013 08:54 AM PST
The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) on Thursday published an interesting Apple patent that has iWatch written all over it. The filing titled ‘Network access using short-range connectability’ describes a low-power wireless hotspot functionality via Bluetooth 4.0 that basically provides network connectivity akin to the iOS Wi-Fi hotspot feature, but without draining the battery as much. By relying on the Bluetooth 4.0 low-energy protocol, also known as Bluetooth LE or Bluetooth Smart, such a wireless hotspot is a fit for a device like the rumored Apple smartwatch, which must be super power-efficient. Another benefit of using the Bluetooth LE-enabled hotspot is that your iPhone can instantly wake up the host device…(...) "Apple’s Bluetooth hotspot patent points to iWatch" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| GT Advanced’s 2014 revenue to grow 15x thanks to sapphire deal with Apple Posted: 07 Nov 2013 08:11 AM PST
As officially confirmed earlier this week, Apple has teamed up with smartphone cover glass maker GT Advanced in a $578 million multi-year deal which gives the iPhone maker steady supply of sapphire glass, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide hailed for its unmatched scratch resistance and hardness second only to diamond. GT will be investing big money in large capacity furnaces to forge the precious gemstone on an industrial scale at Apple’s upcoming eco-friendly, 700-employee facility in Mesa, Arizona. Although the deal is subject to "certain exclusivity terms" and GT expects “substantially lower” gross margins, it’s of strategic nature and will be cash positive to GT. By some estimates, GT’s revenue next year could experience an unheard-of 15x increase based on the Apple contract alone…(...) "GT Advanced’s 2014 revenue to grow 15x thanks to sapphire deal with Apple" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| RunKeeper is now optimized for Apple’s M7 motion-tracking chip Posted: 07 Nov 2013 07:06 AM PST
RunKeeper, a personal trainer in your pocket, has been updated today and among a pair of AirDrop-related enhancements is a little gem which particularly stands out: support for Apple’s M7 motion coprocessor. As a long time user of fitness-related apps such as Pedometer++, Argus and Strava Run, I can’t tell you how many times I wished these GPS-enabled apps were not power hogs. The M7 is easily one of the most overlooked iPhone 5s features. The aforementioned fitness apps as of recently have M7 motion tracking and you can just immediately tell how the chip improves the experience by not forcing you to keep an app open at all. The M7 works independently of the main A7 processor, dutifully recording and storing up to a week’s worth of motion data. This allows an app to load up your motion history as if it were active all along. Without a doubt, M7 support is a major power-friendly enhancement. So, how does the newly-implemented M7 integration make RunKeeper better?(...) "RunKeeper is now optimized for Apple’s M7 motion-tracking chip" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Take a Minecraft-inspired road trip in Blocky Roads Posted: 07 Nov 2013 05:00 AM PST
Blocky Roads is a mix between the environment-building fun of Minecraft and the side-scrolling racing of one of the company's other titles, Offroad Legends…(...) "Take a Minecraft-inspired road trip in Blocky Roads" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Neurio vows to make all homes intelligent Posted: 07 Nov 2013 04:00 AM PST
Neurio is an electrical monitoring device developed by Energy Aware Technology. The small device sits in the home’s breaker box and “monitors how much power homes are using, and figures out the cost of running individual appliances using smart algorithms that look for patterns and potential problems.” Using a self-learning algorithm, the unit collects data about the electrical items in the home. Reports and information are provided to the user, who then determines which ways to better eliminate energy consumption. Most importantly, the monitoring and cloud reporting does not require home owners to install sensors on any device. As the unit sits in the breaker box, connected to the central home electrical hub, it monitors information directly from the source. Using a companion app, cleverly titled “Wattson,” a homeowners’ smartphone becomes the simple monitoring tool needed to determine real time power consumption and usage…(...) "Neurio vows to make all homes intelligent" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T catching up to Verizon in LTE coverage Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:55 AM PST
Yesterday, AT&T announced that it has flipped the switch on its LTE network in 14 new markets this week. Places like Peoria, Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa; and St. Cloud, Minnesota now have access to the carrier’s 4G network. Obviously, if you’re an AT&T customer with an LTE-capable device in one of these areas, this was huge. But the even bigger news is that this latest rollout brings the total number of AT&T LTE markets to 461—39 shy of Verizon…(...) "AT&T catching up to Verizon in LTE coverage" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple Stores to start replacing screens and other parts on iPhone 5c, 5s Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:02 AM PST
Apple will soon begin conducting in-store hardware repairs for both the iPhone 5s and 5c, according to a new report by 9to5Mac. The company will be able to replace displays and other components on the new handsets, on-site. This means that Apple Stores will no longer have to replace an entire device due to a cracked screen, or a bad button. The initiative will not only help Apple save money, but will also keep users from having to setup new devices…(...) "Apple Stores to start replacing screens and other parts on iPhone 5c, 5s" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’ now available for download Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:13 AM PST
Great news gamers! Star Wars: Tiny Death Star is now available in the US App Store. The game is a joint venture between NimbleBit—the maker of popular games like Tiny Tower and Pocket Planes—LucasArts, and Disney. First announced back in October, Star Wars: Tiny Death Star offers up similar gameplay to Tiny Tower, in that it tasks players with helping construct a Death Star with over over 80 types of residential and commercial floors…(...) "‘Star Wars: Tiny Death Star’ now available for download" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
Although Halloween passed us by a week ago, ghoulish apps are still making their way into the App Store. It is possible that the developers didn't quite get their apps into Apple for approval early enough. No matter, monsters are fun to play with any time of the year.
If you spend many of your waking hours building block houses, fighting off creepers and spending your sleeping hours dreaming of exploring the great-wide landscape of the pixelated paradise in an off road vehicle, then you are in luck.
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