‘iOS In The Car’ Launching Next Week With Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo
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KoolPuck Lets You Charge Your iPhone Wirelessly [Review] + MORE
Friday, February 28, 2014
KoolPuck Lets You Charge Your iPhone Wirelessly [Review] + MORE
KoolPuck Lets You Charge Your iPhone Wirelessly [Review] + MORE
Moga shows off its first Bluetooth Made-for-iPhone game controller ahead of official launch + MORE
9to5Toys Last Call: Dr. Seuss iOS apps up to 80% off, Beats in-ear headphones 60% off, iOS 7 dev course $59, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Sale: Over 60 classic book apps for iPhone/iPad on sale up to 80% off
Beats In-Ear Headphones: Powerbeats $65 shipped (Reg. $150), urBeats $45 shipped (Reg. $99)
The Complete iOS 7 Developers Course: Learn XCode 5 + Objective-C in Over 31 Hours of Training + Build 14 iOS 7 Apps $59 (Reg. $499)
Best Buy’s iPad Savings Event ends tomorrow. Save $20-$200 on nearly every current iPad model. wp.me/p1xTlR-mHb— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) February 28, 2014
Other great deals from today:
Today’s can’t miss deals:
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Sale: Over 60 classic book apps for iPhone/iPad on sale up to 80% off
Beats In-Ear Headphones: Powerbeats $65 shipped (Reg. $150), urBeats $45 shipped (Reg. $99)
The Complete iOS 7 Developers Course: Learn XCode 5 + Objective-C in Over 31 Hours of Training + Build 14 iOS 7 Apps $59 (Reg. $499)
Best Buy’s iPad Savings Event ends tomorrow. Save $20-$200 on nearly every current iPad model. wp.me/p1xTlR-mHb— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) February 28, 2014
Other great deals from today:
Moga shows off its first Bluetooth Made-for-iPhone game controller ahead of official launch + MORE
Get The Most For Your Money With These Iphone Tips
Many people want to get the most from them. There are quite a lot of questions. Which carrier is best for the phone? What are some of the best apps? Which model is best for your money? This article will discuss these questions.
Get The Most For Your Money With These Iphone Tips
South African police take Oscar Pistorius’s iPhone to Apple after failing to crack passcode + MORE
South African police take Oscar Pistorius’s iPhone to Apple after failing to crack passcode
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Reeva Steenkamp, shot dead by Oscar Pistorius (photo: India Times)
The International Business Times reports that three detectives investigating the killing of Oscar Pistorius’s girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have flown to Apple’s HQ in Cupertino to seek assistance in accessing the athlete’s iPhone.
Prosecutors want to access its SMS and WhatsApp messages as evidence for the trial.
South African police have been struggling to gain access to the phone for months, one of several handsets found in the double-amputee athlete’s Pretoria villa on the night he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Pistorius has claimed that he cannot remember the passcode …
Evidence from a second mobile phone found in the villa reportedly revealed that Pistorius had been accessing pornography on the night of the killing.
[The phone] suggests that he looked at the material while Steenkamp was present in the building, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The document goes on to state that this evidence paints a picture in “direct contrast to that of a loving couple spending their time together.”
South African police had reportedly asked the FBI to authorise Apple to unlock the phone, but that this has not yet happened, and the matter is now urgent as the murder trial begins on Monday.
Pistorius has admitted shooting Steenkamp through a bathroom door, but says that he did so believing her to be an intruder. Prosecutors will argue that he deliberately shot her following an argument.
The fact that even police were unable to bypass the passcode lock is testament to the security of iPhones, though law enforcement officials would of course have an easier time with an iPhone 5s, simply needing to obtain a court order to use a fingerprint to unlock the phone.
Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, iPhone, iPhone passcode, iPhone security, Oscar Pistorius, passcode, Pretoria, Reeva Steenkamp, South Africa, Steenkamp, WhatsApp Check out 9to5Mac for more breaking coverage of AAPL Company, Apple, and iPhone.What do you think? Discuss "South African police take Oscar Pistorius’s iPhone to Apple after failing to crack passcode" with our community.
The International Business Times reports that three detectives investigating the killing of Oscar Pistorius’s girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have flown to Apple’s HQ in Cupertino to seek assistance in accessing the athlete’s iPhone.
Prosecutors want to access its SMS and WhatsApp messages as evidence for the trial.
South African police have been struggling to gain access to the phone for months, one of several handsets found in the double-amputee athlete’s Pretoria villa on the night he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Pistorius has claimed that he cannot remember the passcode …
Evidence from a second mobile phone found in the villa reportedly revealed that Pistorius had been accessing pornography on the night of the killing.
[The phone] suggests that he looked at the material while Steenkamp was present in the building, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The document goes on to state that this evidence paints a picture in “direct contrast to that of a loving couple spending their time together.”
South African police had reportedly asked the FBI to authorise Apple to unlock the phone, but that this has not yet happened, and the matter is now urgent as the murder trial begins on Monday.
Pistorius has admitted shooting Steenkamp through a bathroom door, but says that he did so believing her to be an intruder. Prosecutors will argue that he deliberately shot her following an argument.
The fact that even police were unable to bypass the passcode lock is testament to the security of iPhones, though law enforcement officials would of course have an easier time with an iPhone 5s, simply needing to obtain a court order to use a fingerprint to unlock the phone.
Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, iPhone, iPhone passcode, iPhone security, Oscar Pistorius, passcode, Pretoria, Reeva Steenkamp, South Africa, Steenkamp, WhatsApp Check out 9to5Mac for more breaking coverage of AAPL Company, Apple, and iPhone.What do you think? Discuss "South African police take Oscar Pistorius’s iPhone to Apple after failing to crack passcode" with our community.
South African police take Oscar Pistorius’s iPhone to Apple after failing to crack passcode + MORE
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Appellate court overturns conviction, rules use of cell phone maps while driving legal despite ban on texting or talking
Appellate court overturns conviction, rules use of cell phone maps while driving legal despite ban on texting or talking
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Steven Spriggs, a Fresno man who was ticketed for using his iPhone while driving in January of 2012, won an appeal of his conviction today in a ruling that could potentially impact how drivers are allowed to use their phones while on the road.
Because Spriggs was using his phone’s mapping application when he was pulled over, the court overturned his conviction, stating that maps do not fall under the state ban on texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. Any drivers who were previously ticketed for a similar offense may be able to get their own tickets overturned.Filed under: Tech Industry For more information about Tech Industry continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Appellate court overturns conviction, rules use of cell phone maps while driving legal despite ban on texting or talking" with our community.
Appellate court overturns conviction, rules use of cell phone maps while driving legal despite ban on texting or talking
The Iphone Made Easy For You: Things You Should Know
Many people with iPhones want to own an iphone and get the most from them. There are a few things that you need to know in order to do this.Which mobile carrier is best for the most appropriate? What are best and most used apps? Which model is the most bang for the buck? This article will discuss these questions.
The Iphone Made Easy For You: Things You Should Know
‘Emergency Plan’ Gathers All Your Vital Info In One Place + MORE
20% Off the Best GoPro, Fitbit Scale, Home Automation Switch [Deals]
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Today at REI, treat yourself to the best GoPro you can buy for a solid 20% discount. Usually, the only GoPro savings we ever see are on previous-generation models, so snap this up while you can.
GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition ($320) | REI With Coupon Code 126TAKE20
‘Emergency Plan’ Gathers All Your Vital Info In One Place + MORE
Apple Finally Explains Touch ID Security in Detail + MORE
Apple Finally Explains Touch ID Security in Detail
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SYou shouldn"t really have been worrying about how Touch ID works too much, but if you have been, then Apple has finally explained most of the security details behind the technology in detail.
Apple Finally Explains Touch ID Security in Detail + MORE
Tips And Advice For Getting The Most From Your New Iphone!
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Having an iphone helps you creatively combine many devices into a single package. For someone new to using an iphone, it can be pretty overwhelming. Even experienced users keep themselves up on all of the latest tricks since they change often. The following article will help you some great ways to use all of the amazing features of the iphone.
Tips And Advice For Getting The Most From Your New Iphone!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
NBA Game Time iOS apps updated with classic games & historical videos + MORE
Apple explains Touch ID in depth with latest iOS security document
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In the latest release of its iOS Security document spotted by TechCrunch, Apple offers a number of details about the function and processes of the Touch ID fingerprint recognition system offered on its iPhone 5s. The document describes the Secure Enclave, “a coprocessor fabricated in the Apple A7 chip,” which manages safely matching active fingerprints read by Touch ID against registered fingerprints saved by the user. While much of how Touch ID behaves was revealed last fall when the iPhone 5s was introduced and through experience, the white page does list more specifics than have previously been made available…
According to Apple, a single registered fingerprint creates a 1 in 50,000 chance of a successful random match with someone else’s print.
Apple describes the Secure Enclave’s system for safely managing identities while keeping the data separate from the rest of the system through encrypted memory and a hardware random number generator.
NBA Game Time iOS apps updated with classic games & historical videos + MORE
Vote for American Idol with your iPhone or iPad through Google Search + MORE
Should Apple open the iPhone’s fingerprint sensor to devs in iOS 8? [Poll]
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With Touch ID in the iPhone 5s, Apple wasn’t the first to integrate a fingerprint sensor in a smartphone, but it certainly popularized the feature as other manufacturers race to build similar technology into their next-gen iPhone competitors. HTC is packing in fingerprint sensors in its latest flagship devices and Samsung announced its new Galaxy S5 earlier this week with finger scanning as one of the standout upgrades. The verdict is still out on how Samsung’s tech compares to Touch ID, but it is interesting to see how others are using fingerprint sensors while Apple keeps it closed to developers and offers very limited applications. With Samsung letting app developers access the new S5′s fingerprint scanner for mobile payments and more right out of the gate, should Apple open the fingerprint sensor to devs in iOS 8?
Apple decided that initially Touch ID would be limited to unlocking the device and authorizing App Store and iTunes purchases. Samsung, on the other hand, has just announced an updated SDK that gives developers access to request fingerprint recognition and “Verify whether the fingerprint of the current user matches the fingerprint registered on the device.” That opens up a ton of potential applications for Android app developers and could be a big selling point when consumers compare the iPhone’s fingerprint features to the Galaxy S5. Samsung will be doing payments with the sensor through PayPal as well as device unlocking and a private mode that keeps certain content hidden until activated with the sensor. HTC has a feature that lets users assign each finger to a different app for quickly launching apps with a touch. Apple’s limited Touch ID functionality is quickly starting to look outdated.
Will Apple open the fingerprint sensor to developers in iOS 8? CEO Tim Cook did all but confirm new functionality is on the way when talking about mobile payments during Apple’s earnings call last month:
The mobile payments area in general is one we’ve been intrigued with. It was one of the thoughts behind Touch ID [...] it’s a big opportunity …
Even with the possibility for mobile payments using Touch ID, which we’ve discussed in the past, the question remains whether Apple will keep it closed to developers to focus on its own mobile payments system, slowly open up new functionality feature by feature, or simply allow devs the opportunity access the hardware freely for any number of use cases in their apps?Filed under: iOS Tagged: developers, fingerprint, Galaxy S5, HTC, iOS 8, iPhone, iPhone 5S, Samsung, scan, SDK, sensor For more news on iPhone, Samsung, and iPhone 5S continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Should Apple open the iPhone’s fingerprint sensor to devs in iOS 8? [Poll]" with our community.
Vote for American Idol with your iPhone or iPad through Google Search + MORE
Simple Tricks On How To Maximize Your Iphone
Many people from all different backgrounds think the iphone is one of the best thing invented in ages.
It is not uncommon to drop your phone in the toilet, the toilet or something wet.Rather than using a dryer, softly wipe the phone and submerge it in a plastic ziptop bag with plenty of rice.
Simple Tricks On How To Maximize Your Iphone
Sony: Apple Is “Missing Out” By Not Releasing New iPhones Twice A Year
Sony: Apple Is “Missing Out” By Not Releasing New iPhones Twice A Year
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Apple was responsible for 15% of the world’s smartphone shipments in 2013, and as much as 56% of all the profit. Sony, on the other hand, accounted for only 3.8% of the world’s smartphone shipments in 2013, and is barely ekeing out a profit company-wide.
Despite all of this, Sony mobile chief and European president Pierre Perron told The Inquirer that Apple is “missing out” by only releasing yearly iPhone freshes, instead of flooding the market with incremental updates every few months.
Sony: Apple Is “Missing Out” By Not Releasing New iPhones Twice A Year
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
FCC Speed Test app for iOS lets the government track your iPhone's network performance + MORE
Sprint MVNO ‘Ting’ will add support for iPhone 5 on its usage based plans next week
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Soon users will be able to activate their unlocked Sprint iPhone 5 on Ting, the Tucows-owned Sprint MVNO offering no-contract wireless service and usage-based billing. Late last year we reported that the company had made a deal with Apple and Sprint to begin supporting iPhones. At the time the bring-your-own-device support was limited to the iPhone 4 and 4S and sources told us iPhone 5 support was held up by Sprint, which doesn’t typically offer popular devices to its smaller carrier partners until they are at least a generation or two behind. Now, with the iPhone 5s & 5c on the market for almost half a year, sources say Sprint and Apple are finally ready to give Ting the go ahead for iPhone 5 support.
Smaller Mobile Virtual Network Operators like Ting often have a hard time getting permission to offer the iPhone, which usually requires minimum purchase requirements from Apple and other stipulations. Ting’s iPhone support was originally not advertised on its website due to its deal with Apple and Sprint that required it to operate in a sort of beta mode until it proved capable of supporting iPhone customers, representing the brand, and properly screening for lost and stolen devices. It’s apparently been able to do that as it now advertises the ability to activate an iPhone 4 or 4s.
While Ting is competing directly with new no-contract wireless services like the Verizon-backed Zact and T-Mobile’s new Uncarrier strategy, it offers users what it sees as more transparent service plan pricing that charges customers based on their usage. Its plans start as low as $3 a month for the lowest tiers of talk time, messaging, and data.
Sources say the iPhone 5 should be officially supported on Ting by next week.Filed under: iOS Tagged: Apple, bring your own device, iPhone 5, MVNO, no-contract, Sprint, support, Ting, usage billing Continue reading more about Apple, iPhone 5, and Sprint at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Sprint MVNO ‘Ting’ will add support for iPhone 5 on its usage based plans next week" with our community.
FCC Speed Test app for iOS lets the government track your iPhone"s network performance + MORE
Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know
Having an iphone lets you from having to carry around multiple devices at once. For the new user though, the phone can be quite tricky to use.Even those who have been using the iphone can benefit from the newest tips and advice. The following article will help you some great ways to use all of the amazing features of the iphone.
Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know
MLB.com At Bat app updated ahead of 2014 season w/ iOS 7 redesign & new features + MORE
Disney leverages iTunes to take on UltraViolet with new ‘Movies Anywhere’ iOS app
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The ties between Apple and Disney are tightening even more thanks to their unprecedented collaboration on the new Movies Anywhere app. This ambitious project has been percolating at Disney for years and aims to make purchasing and viewing digital content easier than ever.
A direct shot at UltraViolet, the Movies Anywhere app allows users to purchase and play movies within the app or through any device with access to your iTunes library. Previously purchased films on DVD, and Blu-ray can be added to the app if they shipped with a digital redemption code. All past iTunes purchases are eligible.
Users can simply connect their iTunes account to their Disney Movies Anywhere account to begin populating their Disney digital movie locker and watch movies online and on their devices. Featuring simultaneous access on multiple devices, Disney Movies Anywhere enables consumers to stream and download Disney movies on their iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Apple TV (through iCloud or using AirPlay).
MLB.com At Bat app updated ahead of 2014 season w/ iOS 7 redesign & new features + MORE
Apple.com Updates With Nerdy Teenage Tim Cook Tribute [Humor]
Apple.com Updates With Nerdy Teenage Tim Cook Tribute [Humor]
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Following the unexpected uncovering of Tim Cook’s high school photos, Apple has updated the official iPhone 5s page and iSight section to pay tribute to the company CEO’s gawky yearbook origins. Looking good, Tim!
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Apple.com Updates With Nerdy Teenage Tim Cook Tribute [Humor]
Monday, February 24, 2014
Why The Iphone Has A Leg Up On The Competition
There is a lot of information available to help anyone new to the iphone.Keep reading to learn all the great iphone tips and tricks.
Make sure your phone when ever updates are available. This means that your phone.
Why The Iphone Has A Leg Up On The Competition
New Broadcom 5G 802.11ac WiFi chip will likely power future iOS devices + MORE
Samsung Lies Again: 16GB Galaxy S5 Only Has 7.86GB Usable Storage
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New Broadcom 5G 802.11ac WiFi chip will likely power future iOS devices + MORE
Intel's New Atom Chips Are Just Waiting For Phones to Catch Up + MORE
WWE Network comes to Apple TV with in-app subscriptions as service debuts
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Update: The WWE Apple TV app is now live for users in at least the US and Canada.
Following rumors back and forth regarding the new WWE network launching today, the company has just announced that the service will be available to Apple TV users. WWE confirmed to us in a statement that the Apple TV app will arrive today.
The Apple TV app will provide access to all 12 live WWE Pay-PerView events including WrestleMania, original programming from the network like reality shows and documentaries, as well as 24/7 programming from WWE and a ton of on-demand content.
The update appears to have hit Apple TVs (at least in the US or Canada) with the ability to access the network and purchase subscriptions. The subscription-based WWE network allows users to sign up for service directly within the Apple TV app using an iTunes account. The company notes that subscriptions purchased through Apple TV are “billed as a single charge of $59.99 (plus applicable tax) for the six month subscription period.” The launch of the new channel on Apple TV follows rumors of an Apple partnership that started after the company handed out WWE branded Apple TVs at its launch event last month. There were other reports that claimed the Apple TV launch was being held up by Apple’s request to take a 50% cut of subscriptions, but it appears that report was either inaccurate or the WWE and Apple have been able to work out an agreement since.
The WWE app for iPhone and iPad was also updated today with support for the new network features and more.
Apple has added a ton of new content to the Apple TV in past months with the most recent additions including Redbull TV, Bloomberg TV, Watch ABC, Crackle, and KorTV. We reported previously that Apple is working on a new version of the Apple TV set-top-box that will bring new functionality and likely arrive sometime this year.Filed under: AAPL Company Visit 9to5Mac to find more special coverage of AAPL Company.What do you think? Discuss "WWE Network comes to Apple TV with in-app subscriptions as service debuts" with our community.
Intel"s New Atom Chips Are Just Waiting For Phones to Catch Up + MORE
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Tips To Help You With Your Iphone
You would have no doubt heard of the iphone. This simple device has had a huge impact on how people use their phones.
You need to worry about ending up on the wrong road with the iphone. This can help you get back home or visiting a new place you haven"t seen yet.
Tips To Help You With Your Iphone
Apple Store iPhone trade-in program expanding soon to Canada + MORE
Keep The Beats Bumping With The Griffin Auxiliary Audio Cable [Deals]
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Apple Store iPhone trade-in program expanding soon to Canada + MORE
Why Apple's Huge Security Flaw Is So Scary
Why Apple"s Huge Security Flaw Is So Scary
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On Friday, Apple quietly released iOS 7.0.6, explaining in a brief release note that it fixed a bug in which "an attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS." That"s the understated version. Another way to put it? Update your iPhone right now.
Oh, and by the way, OS X has the same issues—except there"s no fix out yet.
If you understand what that release note meant in full, chances are you were first in line for the iOS update. If it reads like deleted scene from Sneakers, here"s what it means for you and your Apple devices.
What Is SSL?
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, and it"s what helps ensure that communication between your browser and your favorite websites" servers remains private and secure. TLS, or Transport Layer Security, is a more recent protocol that does essentially the same. In brief, SSL/TLS is a cryptographic key that lets a browser and a server know they are who they say they are, a secret digital handshake that keeps your financial information safe when you make an Amazon payment or log into wellsfargo.com.
This all happens in the background; your only direct interaction with SSL/TLS is when you notice the lock icon in your search bar has clamped shut. That means you"ve got a direct, private, secure line.
The Apple bug in question—which, again, has been patched in iOS but not yet in OS X—means that Safari or whatever else can"t actually know for sure if the servers it"s talking to are who they say they are. Which leaves you and everything you transmit over the web vulnerable to a Man in the Middle attack.
What"s a Man in the Middle Attack?
A Man in the Middle Attack, which we"ll call MitM from here for brevity"s sake, is basically high-tech eavesdropping. An MitM attacker intercepts the communication between your browser and a site, monitoring, recording, seeing everything that transpires between you.
Gmail. Facebook. Financial transactions. OK Cupid flirting. All of it read, in real-time, by a complete stranger. Here it is in oversimplified chart form:
Why Apple"s Huge Security Flaw Is So Scary
Helpful Iphone Advice For The Informed Consumer
It seems like almost everyone has an iphone today. The Apple iphone is probably the most popular device of our time, but using it sometimes can be quite tricky. If you have not mastered your iphone, take a look below. This article contains tips to help you become efficient with the phone quickly.
Helpful Iphone Advice For The Informed Consumer
Saturday, February 22, 2014
As Apple continues development of iWatch, Samsung releases two new second-gen Gear smartwatches
As Apple continues development of iWatch, Samsung releases two new second-gen Gear smartwatches
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Over the past year, many signs have emerged that Apple is working an iWatch centered around health and fitness features. The company has made a plethora of hires in the health field recently, and our sources have said that the device is already well into development. Samsung, on the other hand, albeit to incredibly poor reviews, released its Galaxy Gear smartwatch just five months ago. This evening, the Korean company has taken the wraps off of not one, but two new smartwatches: the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo. The difference between the two models is the lack of a camera on the Gear Neo. As rumored earlier this month, both of the models have ditched Android in favor of Samsung’s Tizen operating system.
According to Samsung, the switch to Tizen will offer many improvements to the end-user. First off, Tizen is much less power intensive, which means battery life has improved to 2-3 days, according to Samsung—much better than the one day life given by the original Gear. Tizen will also offer an ”enriched application ecosystem” to the user.
As Apple continues development of iWatch, Samsung releases two new second-gen Gear smartwatches
This is what an iPhone 5s looks like when its battery catches fire and explodes + MORE
This Week"s Best Photo-Related Posts on Reframe
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Did you guys know there is a Gizmodo subdomain where you can go for all things photographic? Yep! It"s called Reframe, and it"s where you"ll find additional coverage of gear, techniques, news, and all kinds of great stuff related to the crafts of photography and videography.
Here are this week"s best posts:
Fujifilm Wishes Canon, Nikon Would Get On Board With Mirrorless Already
This is what an iPhone 5s looks like when its battery catches fire and explodes + MORE
What You Need To Know About Using Your Iphone
It is easy to combine your social media sites on your iphone. Many people don"t know how to accomplish this for some reason.This article contains many useful tips for getting the most out of your iphone.
What You Need To Know About Using Your Iphone
Looks Like Samsung's Second-Gen Smartwatch Might Come in Two Flavors
Looks Like Samsung"s Second-Gen Smartwatch Might Come in Two Flavors
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Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo pic.twitter.com/yfrbNQsVVk
— @evleaks (@evleaks) February 22, 2014
Looks Like Samsung"s Second-Gen Smartwatch Might Come in Two Flavors
Friday, February 21, 2014
Apple quietly issues iOS update to patch faulty SSL authentication + MORE
This New App Wants to Fight Your Parking Tickets For You
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SIt"s happened to all of us. You get back to your car after a delicious brunch or productive visit to the bookstore only to find a demonic little slip of paper tucked under your windshield wiper. "But the meter was broken!" you think. "I"m going to contest this!" you say to yourself. No, you"re not.
Contesting parking tickets is a huge pain in the ass. But Fixed plans to make it easier. Unlike the old fashioned way of contesting which requires printing stuff on paper and putting it in a mailbox and other complicated, archaic tasks, Fixed just needs a photo of the ticket and the violation code. With that, Fixed will tell you the general percentage of that type of ticket gets overturned and give you a list of excuses you can pick from. If you decide to contest it, the app just needs a little additional photographic evidence and to digital signature to slap on your letter. That"s it.
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I know what you"re thinking: How the hell does an iPhone app deal with the courts? The short answer is: It doesn"t. Fixed actually employs a team of lawyers that review each case and take care of the paperwork. If you win, you"ll have to pay Fixed 25 percent of what you would"ve paid for the ticket because this isn"t a charity. Still, that"s it 75 percent less than the cost of sucking it up and paying the fine. But also 25 percent more than doing it yourself.
Fixed will launch next week in San Francisco, where 1.5 million citations are given out every year. Of those, only 5 percent are contested, but of that 5 percent, some 30 percent get overturned. If you"re lazy, this is could be a cheaper option to help you keep it up.
Unless you"re an Android user. No word on when that app is coming out. [CNN]
Images via Shutterstock / Fixed
Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week
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SWe made it! It"s Friday! The weekend is here. Time to get your smartphone loaded—with brand-new apps, that is.
Android
DormiS
Dormi turns your old castoff Android device into a baby monitor that broadcasts to your current smartphone or tablet no matter where you are. Just set the listening device to "child" and leave it plugged in, and multiple "parent" devices can push-to-listen or push-to-talk. The free download gets you four hours a month, with $1 a month, $5 a year, or $7 unlimited subscriptions available. [Google Play Store]
Samsung Power Sleep
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This alarm clock app does more for mankind than just making sure you get to work on time: it uses your Android"s idle computing power to help University of Vienna researchers analyze protein structures to help find a cure for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer"s. When you set your alarm, your device receives a data packet; when the alarm goes off, it sends its completed work back. Now you can feel accomplished the moment you wake up in the morning. [Free]
Eventseeker
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Eventseeker gives you relevant, real-time alerts when the sports teams, musicians, artists and comedians you love are coming to your area. Getting its cues from your music library and the people you follow on social media, it suggests events and lets you invite friends and purchase tickets in-app. [Free]
iOS
Venmo
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This week"s update to Venmo adds Nearby Payments, a handy feature that lets iOS 7 users beam money over the same nearby-devices system that powers AirDrop. It"s a nice little addition to what"s already a lovely and easy-to-use app. [Free]
Hop
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Hop promises to make email as fun, casual, and easy as texting or IMing by doing away with email"s stodgy format. This week, the app adds iPad support, the ability to sync multiple email accounts, and sharing ability to apps like Dropbox, Evernote, Twitter, and more. [Free]
UpWord NotesS
This app gives your iPhone a notepad worthy of iOS 7. With swipe gestures to create, highlight, and cross out list items, one-tap reminders, and formatting options far beyond what the stock notepad app has ever offered, UpWord Notes makes creating something as mundane as a grocery list a real joy. [$1]
Windows Phone
Pin.itS
This full-featured Pinterest 3rd party app lets you do everything you can do on Pinterest on your computer. Plus, you can pin your favorite users and boards to your start screen, with four different live tile styles, and customize your view with a whole bunch of themes. Get ready to waste even more time on Pinterest. [Free]
Booklet (beta)S
This handy newsreader app for Facebook groups your content by type or view, giving you a cleaner, smoother interface than the stock Facebook app. It"s still in beta, and a recent bug fix took care of some pretty basic glitches like notifications getting stuck on-screen, so standard beta caveats apply—it probably ain"t gonna be 100% smooth. But if you"re looking for a different user experience for Facebook on your Windows Phone, this free app is worth a try. [Free]
After Doing “Insane Things With iOS,” Jailbreak Hacker Winocm Joins Apple
- cultofmac.com
A Nokia N900 running the core of iOS and OS X, courtesy of winocm.Apple quietly issues iOS update to patch faulty SSL authentication + MORE
Great Iphone Tips For Someone Looking To Get Some Tricks
You don"t have to own an iphone to know how much they can do for their owners with very little effort. If you"re interested in purchasing an iphone, read on for some great tips on using it and personalizing it.
Great Iphone Tips For Someone Looking To Get Some Tricks
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Bose AE2 headphones $80, Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD $140, gaming headsets, more + MORE
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Bose AE2 fold-flat headphones $80 shipped (Reg. $150)
Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SATA III 2.5″ Solid-State Drive $140 shipped (Reg. $210)
Gaming Headsets: Logitech G430s w/ surround sound: $40 (Reg. $80), Turtle Beach Z300s: $128 (Reg. $200), more
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Tips And Advice To Fully Utilize Your Iphone
Doesn"t it seem like everyone have an iphone today? Although there is nothing more popular in the world of technology today, an iphone can also be confusing. If you are one of the many people with an iphone, then read on. This article will help you some tips to be an expert with your iphone.
Tips And Advice To Fully Utilize Your Iphone
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Camera+ iPhone app adds 16×9 widescreen shooting mode, improved filters & editing
Camera+ iPhone app adds 16×9 widescreen shooting mode, improved filters & editing
- 9to5mac.com
The popular Camera+ iPhone app from developers tap tap tap was updated today with a number of new features and improvements. On top of a “a bunch of refinements to The Lab” and photo editing, the app gains a new BOOST feature for setting filters to 200% intensity and widescreen 16×9 shooting mode. The update to version 5.1 also includes a number of bug fixes.
Camera+ for iPhone is available on the App Store now for $1.99.
Full release notes for the update below:
Camera+ for iPhone is available on the App Store now for $1.99.
Full release notes for the update below:
Camera+ iPhone app adds 16×9 widescreen shooting mode, improved filters & editing
Tricks That You Could Do To Maximize Your Iphone
Having an iphone can save you to be creative and meld a lot of electronic devices into one piece. For someone new to using an iphone, the iphone can be complicated. Even those who have owned one for a while can gain valuable knowledge by studying the latest tricks since they change often. The following article will help you reap all the benefits from the iphone.
Tricks That You Could Do To Maximize Your Iphone
9to5Toys Lunch Break: $100 iTunes gift card for $75, Roku 3 (refurb) $70, daily deals, more + MORE
Quality Budget Headphones, iTunes Credit, Ice Cream [Deals]
- gizmodo.com
SThe Audio-Technica ATH-M50s are a favorite among the Commerce Team, Lifehacker Editorial, reviewers across the Internet, and our readers. Their step-down, the M45s, are available for $50 today from Musician"s Friend, which is a great price point for quality audio on a budget. The 50s go as low as $80, but usually hover between $100-150. [Musician"s Friend]
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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Square and (RED) team up for special edition card reader to fight AIDS
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Mobile payments company Square is teaming up with Bono’s Product RED organization for a special edition credit card reader that benefits charity. Square has become one of the leaders in processing credit card payments on mobile devices with a small credit card reader available for iPhone and iPad as well as point-of-sale software and hardware kits for merchants. The special SQUA(RED) Reader will be available for a $10 donation with 97.25% of the amount going directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Customers swiping their cards will also get the opportunity to donate through a link on their emailed receipts:
The impact doesn’t end there. When you swipe (RED), your customers can donate right from their emailed receipts to help deliver an AIDS FREE GENERATION. Every swipe can make a difference.
Last year the official (Product) RED Twitter account revealed that Apple’s contributions to the charity had reached $65 million, making it the largest contributor out of all participating companies. Apple currently sells red versions of the iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPad Smart Cover, and iPhone 4S bumper under the (PRODUCT)RED branding and donates a portion of profits to the charity. Most recently, Apple design guru Jony Ive and designer friend Marc Newson teamed up to assemble a one-of-a-kind collection to auction off for the charity.Filed under: iOS Tagged: Africa, AIDS, Global Fund to fight AIDS, iPad, iPhone, mobile payments, Product Red, reader, red, special edition, Square For more information about iPhone, iPad, and Square continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Square and (RED) team up for special edition card reader to fight AIDS" with our community.
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Gionee's 5.5mm thick smartphone can make calls all day, slice tomatoes
Gionee"s 5.5mm thick smartphone can make calls all day, slice tomatoes
- engadget.com
Gionee"s trying to stand out from the Huaweis and Oppos of smartphone-mad China with its new Elife S5.5, which it claims is the world"s thinnest at 5.5mm. If so, that would edge out the 5.75mm Vivo X3, the current champ (for reference, the iPhone 5s...Continue Reading
Gionee"s 5.5mm thick smartphone can make calls all day, slice tomatoes - engadget.com
Gionee"s 5.5mm thick smartphone can make calls all day, slice tomatoes
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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Gawker Flames and Chaos Erupt in Kiev as 18 Die in Police Raid on Protest | io9 All of Art & Science
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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Gawker Flames and Chaos Erupt in Kiev as 18 Die in Police Raid on Protest | io9 All of Art & Science Has Culminated in Kate Upton"s Zero-G Bikini Shoot | Jezebel Duke University Freshman Outed as Porn Star | Kotaku The 12 Best Games on the iPhone | Kinja Popular PostsRead more...
Google Translate updated w/ iOS 7 keyboard, additional handwriting language support including Arabic & Hebrew
- 9to5mac.com
Alas, we’re one step closer to an App Store not filled with iOS 6 keyboards. Google released Translate 2.1 today, bringing support for the iOS 7 keyboard released last September to the iPhone and iPad.
The update also expands support for its new handwriting input method to a number of additional languages including Arabic, Esperanto, Gujarati, Hebrew, Javanese, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Persian, Punjabi, Telugu, and Zulu.
Google first introduced its handwriting input method last September. Google Translate 2.1 is available now on the App Store.
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What Exactly Can You Do On The Iphone?
The iphone is an amazing combination of the best phone on the market. It includes an easy-to-use app system and allows you to perform many tasks. There are hidden options that can be done to optimize your phone even further. The article will help you figure out the best way to use your iphone.
What Exactly Can You Do On The Iphone?
How big a thing could Touch ID mobile payment be? China alone hit $1.6 trillion last year + MORE
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 said to have fingerprint home button, though less sophisticated than Touch ID
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The fingerprint sensor is said to be embedded in the home button
How big a thing could Touch ID mobile payment be? China alone hit $1.6 trillion last year + MORE
Monday, February 17, 2014
Consumer Tricks That You Could Do On Your Iphone
You might be somewhat overwhelmed if you have a regular old cell phone.There are quite a lot of phones that have very similar functions. It is hard to determine which smartphone is right for you. There is one phone better than all the other ones: the iphone. You can see why it is superior in the following article.
Consumer Tricks That You Could Do On Your Iphone
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iTunes Connect update brings modernized look, sales breakdowns by category, region and more
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Sales data redacted.
Apple today updated the Sales and Trends section of iTunes Connect, giving developers more detailed information about the origin of their apps’ sales as well as a modernized visual style.
The new update answers many of the issues developers have raised in recent years about the opaqueness of the App Store sales process. For instance, developers can now separate out sales by territory, platform, of purchase and category. This means that developers can get a better idea of how customers are finding their apps in the store. In the example above, you can see that the app was mainly found through the ‘Games’ category, with exposure in the ‘Entertainment’ category accounting for only a small fraction of total sales.
Apple today updated the Sales and Trends section of iTunes Connect, giving developers more detailed information about the origin of their apps’ sales as well as a modernized visual style.
The new update answers many of the issues developers have raised in recent years about the opaqueness of the App Store sales process. For instance, developers can now separate out sales by territory, platform, of purchase and category. This means that developers can get a better idea of how customers are finding their apps in the store. In the example above, you can see that the app was mainly found through the ‘Games’ category, with exposure in the ‘Entertainment’ category accounting for only a small fraction of total sales.
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Opinion: Why I love Apple products, and am just a tiny bit embarrassed to be seen using them + MORE
Opening of first Apple Store in Brazil draws large crowds despite high prices
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Around 1,700 people attended the opening of Apple’s first retail store in Brazil, in the popular Village Mall in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro – despite steep import tariffs meaning prices 80 percent higher than in the USA.
As the LA Times observes, a 16GB iPhone 5s sells for the equivalent of $1,174 in Brazil, compared to $649 in the U.S.
We first told you the store was planned all the way back in 2012, learning the the approximate opening date in October last year. Apple began teasing the opening last month before announcing the opening date.
To avoid the high tariffs imposed on imported goods, Apple has been working with Foxconn since 2011 to set up manufacturing or assembly plants in the country.
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Opinion: Why I love Apple products, and am just a tiny bit embarrassed to be seen using them + MORE
Sunday, February 16, 2014
CrazyTalk7 Pro: Addictive Facial Animation At Your Fingertips [Deals] + MORE
Go Hands-Free On A Budget With The Universal Car Mount [Deals]
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CrazyTalk7 Pro: Addictive Facial Animation At Your Fingertips [Deals] + MORE
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Microsoft reportedly prepping Office for iPad to release in the first half of 2014 + MORE
Microsoft reportedly prepping Office for iPad to release in the first half of 2014
- engadget.com
While Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone released last summer and we"ve yet to see software release for Apple tablets. Not only is the slate-focused productivity suite alive and well, it"s apparently going to launch before July. ZDNet reports that...KGI: iPad 2 done and iPad 4 back in Q1, iPad Air with A8 + Touch ID in Q3, bigger iPad & new Mini unlikely in ’14
- 9to5mac.com
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo, who has a strong Apple product prediction track record, is out with a new report today with his expectations for the iPad line in 2014:
Microsoft reportedly prepping Office for iPad to release in the first half of 2014 + MORE
How to Cut the Cord and Ditch Cable Once and For All + MORE
This iQi Hack Shows Why Apple Hasn’t Bothered With Wireless Charging
- techcrunch.com
iQi is a hardware add-on that brings the tech Apple hasn’t — wireless charging (using the Qi standard) — to your iPhone without the need to put it in a bulky case. Think of it as akin to Bill Gates’ quest for sensation enhancing graphene condoms. Or, er, having some cake and eating it.The slender iQi gizmo is designed to work with soft cases, including Apple’s leather iPhone 5 sleeve, so you don’t have to compromise the overall look of your iPhone just to be able to wirelessly charge it. Although, once this phone-hugging gizmo is installed, there will be a slight bump on your phone’s rear, i.e. where the case has to swell to accommodate its wireless-charge providing passenger.Visually, this is an all-but imperceptible bump if you’re using Apple’s leather sleeve, but it’s a bit more sticky-outy when paired with some soft plastic cases. The slight swelling does mean the handset won’t now sit entirely flat on a table or other flat surface.
How to Cut the Cord and Ditch Cable Once and For All + MORE
Understanding How To Properly Use Your Iphone
It is easy to combine your social media accounts to your iphone. Many people still haven"t figured out how to use this. This article will give you some great tips on how to use social networks on your iphone.
Understanding How To Properly Use Your Iphone
Friday, February 14, 2014
Use Your iPhone To Send Smoke Signals Even When There's No Service + MORE
Compete In Cult Of Mac’s Photo Contest For Shwag And A Spot In Our Mag
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Use Your iPhone To Send Smoke Signals Even When There"s No Service + MORE
Your iPhone can now help you find your way around MLB ballparks + MORE
Your iPhone can now help you find your way around MLB ballparks
- engadget.com
iPhone owners should have an easier time getting around the ballpark this season. Following a trial run last year, Major League Baseball is now deploying Bluetooth-based iBeacons at its stadiums. If you use the MLB At the Ballpark app, your iOS...9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin Thunderbolt dock $200, Sony Lightning clock radio $68, Anker iPad Air cases $7.50, Galaxy Gear $150, more
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Navigate Your Iphone With These Tips
Many people from all different backgrounds think the iphone is the greatest inventions of all time.
It is not uncommon to drop your phone in the toilet, the toilet or something wet.Rather than using a blow dryer, dry the phone with some paper towel and place it inside a rice filled ziploc bag.
Navigate Your Iphone With These Tips
Blackberry Messenger for iOS adds voice calls, one-touch file-sharing and more + MORE
Blackberry Messenger for iOS adds voice calls, one-touch file-sharing and more
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Version 2.0 of BBM for iOS app now allows free voice calls to BBM contacts, as well as a range of other new features that include one-touch file-sharing, Dropbox integration, location-sharing, 50-person BBM groups and interest channels.
Today, we’re excited to be adding those great new features and more to BBM that users on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry** can enjoy. When the update becomes available later today, these new features will give you more ways to chat and share than ever before on BBM.
Voice calling is supported on both wifi and mobile data. Note that while voice calls don’t incur any direct charges, as with other forms of VoIP calling you’ll eat into any data allowance you have.
Full details of the new features from the Blackberry blog below …
BBM Voice
One of the things we’re most excited about is bringing BBM Voice to iPhone and Android users. With BBM Voice you can make free calls* to BBM contacts anywhere in the world using your Wi-Fi® or data connection. When a BBM contact is available for a BBM Voice call you’ll see a green icon in the top right hand corner of your chat. To call them, simply touch the green icon and your call will be connected.
BBM Channels
Channels lets users chat with other BBM users about topics that interest them. Customers can join channels about a range of topics from products, hobbies and sports to entertainment, fashion, cars and more. Channels can be created by brands, businesses and BBM users alike and are a great way to communicate directly and immediately with people who share common interests in the broader BBM community. By posting to their channel, channel owners immediately reach their subscribers with a message that can spark discussions.
Location Sharing powered by Glympse
We’ve all been in situations where we’re running late, meeting up with friends, or trying to find someone at a concert. Location sharing powered by Glympse is a great way to share your live location for a specific amount of time. Choose how long you want to share your location for by setting the timer – when the timer runs out your location is private again. Now you see me…now you don’t!
Pictures, Voice notes, attachments and more
With this new version of BBM there’s more to chat about because you can quickly share a pic, voice note or file with your contacts. Snap a photo or pick one from your gallery; touch and hold to send a voice note; send a calendar event or contact.
Dropbox Integration
With Dropbox built in to BBM, you can send a file from your personal cloud directly to a BBM contact. On the receiving end, save the file directly to your smartphone or add it to your Dropbox account.
New Emoticons
This new release of BBM also includes 100 great new emoticons that you can use to bring some fun to your chats. With so many new emoticons, we’ve decided to dedicate a post to helping you discover them all. Check that out here.
Larger BBM Groups
You’ve been asking for larger BBM Groups and we’ve heard you loud and clear. This new version of BBM now includes 50-person BBM Groups so you can get more of your friends, family or team in on the action.
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Blackberry Messenger for iOS adds voice calls, one-touch file-sharing and more + MORE
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Apple’s Phil Schiller to testify once again in Samsung patent lawsuit, Forstall also a possibility + MORE
Apple’s Phil Schiller to testify once again in Samsung patent lawsuit, Forstall also a possibility
- 9to5mac.com
Apple’s head of marketing will be called to the stands by Samsung in the latest patent dispute between the rival companies. Schiller will testify on topics surrounding the creation and marketing of many of Apple’s iconic products, including the iPhone and iPad, according to a statement released by Samsung. The South Korean company has also said there’s a chance it could call Greg Joswiak, vice president of iPhone marketing, to testify as well.
Apple is also planning to put several of its own executives on the stand, possibly including Scott Forstall, who oversaw the development of iOS until he resigned his position in 2012. This would be Forstall’s first public appearance since he left Apple. Both Forstall and Schiller testified against Samsung in an August, 2012 hearing.Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Forstall, Lawsuit, litigation, Patent, phil, Samsung, Schiller, scott, testify, witness For more information about AAPL Company, Samsung, and Patent continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Apple’s Phil Schiller to testify once again in Samsung patent lawsuit, Forstall also a possibility" with our community.
Apple’s Phil Schiller to testify once again in Samsung patent lawsuit, Forstall also a possibility + MORE
2014 to be a big year for wearables, with 17M devices expected to be sold + MORE
BBM Channels and Voice come to Android and iPhone
- engadget.com
BBM is about to become considerably more useful to Android and iPhone users -- even if they don"t have many people on their contact lists. BlackBerry now says that its promised Channels and Voice support should reach the BBM apps for both platforms...2014 to be a big year for wearables, with 17M devices expected to be sold
- 9to5mac.com
Market analyst Canalys reports that 1.6M fitness bands and smartwatches combined were sold in the second half of last year, and is predicting that more than 17M devices will be sold this year, driven largely by forecast sales of 8M smartwatches.
Though currently a relatively small market serving fitness enthusiasts, wearable bands represent a massive opportunity in the medical and wellness segment. 2014 will be the year that wearables become a key consumer technology, as the smart band segment is estimated to reach 8 million annual shipments. Canalys estimates that this number will grow to over 23 million units by 2015, and over 45 million by 2017 …
Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty recently forecast that the iWatch could generate $17.5 billion in the first twelve months.
We’ve recently run a series of pieces about what is known about the iWatch project so far. iOS 8 appears to be gearing up for a major focus on fitness and health, presumably with the iWatch in mind. Recent Apple hires include a sleep researcher and physiologists, with a large and high-calibre team believed to be working on the project.
It appears likely that the iWatch is intended as an iPhone accessory rather than a standalone device, with data from it accessed via a new Healthbook app.
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2014 to be a big year for wearables, with 17M devices expected to be sold + MORE
iOS dominating Enterprise, despite Android market share + MORE
500px iOS app finally lets photographers upload their work on the go
- engadget.com
If you"re on the go and would rather post your pictures to 500px without running them through Light Room first, the photo-sharing app"s latest iOS update addresses just that. You can now upload iPhone shots directly from the application, and all you...Apple’s supplier responsibility report highlights progress on working conditions, boosts focus on environment
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Apple’s eighth annual Supplier Responsibility Progress Report highlights the progress made on reducing child labor and enforcing working hour limits, and shows a significant increase in the environmental standards Apple’s suppliers are expected to meet.
The number of cases of underage workers fell from 106 last year to 11 this year. Compliance with Apple’s requirement of a maximum working week of 60 hours hit 95 percent, with 97 percent meeting the requirement of at least one day off a week. Apple reported that the average working week of a supply chain employee was less than 50 hours …
Apple has also increased the environmental standards it requires suppliers to uphold. Several issues previously considered less serious breaches – such as disposing of hazardous waste at non-approved facilities – have been upgraded to unacceptable violations. Apple increased by 50 percent the number of environmental audits it conducted.
The company confirmed that all of its tantalum suppliers – a key metal used in the manufacture of electronic equipment – have been independently verified to be using so-called conflict-free sources, in contrast to those believed to be funding wars in central Africa. Apple also added a new program designed to reduce water usage by its suppliers.
Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, apple supply chain, Child labor, China Labor Watch, Cupertino California, Democratic Republic of Congo, Electronics, environment, Foxconn, iPhone, Supplier Responsibility Progress Report, Supply chain, underage labor Visit 9to5Mac to find more special coverage of AAPL Company, Apple, and iPhone.What do you think? Discuss "Apple’s supplier responsibility report highlights progress on working conditions, boosts focus on environment" with our community.
iOS dominating Enterprise, despite Android market share + MORE
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Could this be our first look at the much larger iPhone 6? + MORE
Could this be our first look at the much larger iPhone 6?
- 9to5mac.com
Sonny Dickson has posted images today which claim to show the casing for the next generation iPhone. The metal shell, which closely resembled both the industrial design of the current iPod touch and iPad Air, appears to be of unibody construction. While it’s impossible to verify the legitimacy of these images at this time, they provide an interesting look at what Apple might be planning.
We’ve been hearing reports that the next iPhone will feature a larger, sapphire crystal display, and these images support those rumors, sporting what looks like much larger casing. The report also hints that the current iPhone 5s may stick around, but be manufactured out of cheaper materials, alongside both 4.7 and 5.5″ iPhone models. But what does that mean for this shell?
Update: We’ve got lots more images in the full gallery below:
Could this be our first look at the much larger iPhone 6? + MORE
Smartphones are now a 95% Android-iOS global duopoly w/ Android closing in on 80% by itself + MORE
Americans officially living in post-PC world, spending more time using mobile apps & web
- 9to5mac.com
According to new data from Nielsen, Americans now spend more time using mobile web and apps on their smartphones than they do online on their PCs, reports Engadget.
That shift toward mobile is affecting how many spend their free time. Americans spent an average of 34 hours per month using mobile apps and browsers in 2013; that’s more time than they spent online with their PCs, which chewed up 27 hours …
TV viewing is also declining, though people still spend more than twice as long watching live TV as accessing the net.
The figures show that almost two-thirds of Americans now own a smartphone, at 65 percent, up from just 44 percent two years ago – with the average American owning four ‘digital devices,’ which include TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones.
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Smartphones are now a 95% Android-iOS global duopoly w/ Android closing in on 80% by itself + MORE
Mac Pro Shipping Date Slips To April + MORE
Next iPhone reportedly sports a larger screen and sapphire crystal display
- 9to5mac.com
Apple is preparing to release not one, but two new versions of the iPhone in September, according to the South China Morning Post. Each version will ship with a larger display than the iPhone 5s, coming in at a whopping 4.7″ and 5.5″, respectively. The displays are said to have a pixel density of 441ppi, much higher than the current 326ppi found in the iPhone 5 and later.
The report also states that both displays will be made from sapphire crystal, which fits with recent reports that Apple is planning to have its latest sapphire plant in Mesa, AZ operational in February for a “critical” product component. The displays will also be flat, not curved, the Post says.
Mac Pro Shipping Date Slips To April + MORE
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Rdio for iOS delivers playlist editing and on-the-go review composition + MORE
Rdio for iOS delivers playlist editing and on-the-go review composition
- engadget.com
For those using Rdio on iOS devices, today"s update adds two new functions to the software for Apple"s mobile gadgets. First, users can edit playlists from the app on an iPhone or iPod touch without having to log in on the desktop in order to do so....Olympic Snowboarder’s iPhone Crashes After Being Bombarded By Nude Photos From Fans
- cultofmac.com
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Getting so many naked pictures from beautiful, nubile women that are in love with you that your iPhone crashes? That sounds like one of those good problems to me… and to Russian snowboarding athlete Alexey Sobolev, whose iPhone was bombarded…Read more › iTunes’ Revenue Alone Would Rank Apple #130 On The Fortune 500 [Chart]
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Rdio for iOS delivers playlist editing and on-the-go review composition + MORE
Thinking About Getting An Iphone? Here Are Some Reasons To Avoid It!
You may have to own an iphone to know they are proficient of the great things that iPhones can do for their owners with very little effort. If you"re interested in purchasing an iphone, read on for some great tips on using it and personalizing it.
Thinking About Getting An Iphone? Here Are Some Reasons To Avoid It!
Imagining Life With the iWatch + MORE
Double debunk: bezel-free iPhones, sapphire iWatch only?
- 9to5mac.com
Two Apple rumors have popped up today originating from the KoreaHerald and Chinese media outlet MyDrivers (via Gforgames) that claim to share new details about upcoming next-generation iPhones. The first report from MyDrivers claims that industry sources from Taiwan say Apple won’t move to sapphire for the next-gen iPhone display. It cites cost and limited production capacity, but claims Apple is prototyping an “iPhone 6” with sapphire display anyway. The biggest problem with this report— apart from the site’s track record— is that Apple recently acquired enough equipment for its new Arizona sapphire plant to produce 100-200 million 5-inch iPhone displays a year. While the report adds that Apple will likely use sapphire for the rumored iWatch display, it’s certainly preparing its Arizona plant to produce much beyond just that product.
Next we have the KoreaHerald report claiming that both Samsung and Apple are working on bezel-less displays and that Apple is prototyping one that includes a fingerprint sensor:
The source said that Samsung’s top rival Apple is also testing a similar prototype sporting a bezel-less screen that features a fingerprint scanner.
Apple of course prototypes various designs before deciding on final specs for a next-generation device. Even if it is prototyping a bezel-less design, with the iPhone likely still around 8 months out, the prototype might never see the light of day. We’ve already had reports from much more reputable publications that Apple is testing displays at 4.7 and 5.7-inches, and then 4.8 to 6-inches in size, and then curved, and that was even before the iPhone 5S shipped. Clearly the company is toying with several ideas, but today’s reports don’t hold much weight in terms of determining what we’ll likely see in the next generation device eight months from now.Filed under: AAPL Company, Tech Industry Visit 9to5Mac to find more special coverage of AAPL Company and Tech Industry.What do you think? Discuss "Double debunk: bezel-free iPhones, sapphire iWatch only?" with our community.
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