Friday, February 28, 2014

Apple partnering with Ferrari, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz to launch ‘iOS in the Car’ next week

Apple may be ready to officially launch iOS in the Car at the Geneva Motor Show next week, claims the Financial Times. The show is held annually in March and showcases new car models, concept cars and cutting edge automobile technology. Continue reading

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Apple TV no longer a hobby as hardware and content sales reach $1 billion

Apple's set-top box business may be a small in comparison to the iPad and iPhone, but it is still generating money for the company. According to Reuters, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed during the company's annual shareholder meeting that Apple TV hardware and content generated more than $1 billion in sales during FY 2013. The $1 billion amount was accrued during the company's fiscal year 2013 which started September 29, 2012 and ended September 28, 2013. Continue reading

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Apple may start charging for out-of-warranty online chat support

Apple may start charging customers for online chat support if they are outside their warranty period, claims 9to5Mac. This paid support option may launch alongside a new online hardware repair and replacement service. Both services could launch as soon as next week. Continue reading

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Tim Cook: Apple’s Sapphire facility in Arizona is for “a secret project”

In November 2013, Apple had confirmed that the company was planning to setup a sapphire glass production facility in Mesa, Arizona with GT Advanced Technologies. When Tim Cook was asked about Apple's manufacturing in the U.S. at Apple's annual shareholder meeting earlier today, he said that the facility in Arizona was for a "secret project" that he could't talk about. Continue reading

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Apple: Laptop Mag Names Apple Best Notebook Brand Fifth Year in a Row

News via apple.com : For the fifth consecutive year, Apple has been named overall winner in Laptop Mag's "Best and Worst Laptop Brands." The...

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New Apple TV launch not imminent, not related to Apple’s $25 iTunes gift card deal

Earlier today, Apple unveiled a new promotion that offers a $25 iTunes gift card with every purchase of an Apple TV. This kicked off speculation that Apple was trying to move existing inventory ahead of a new Apple TV launch. Jim Dalrymple of The Loop squashed this rumor, when he responded with a resounding "Nope" in reply to questions about the Apple TV. Continue reading

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Amazon may add streaming music to its Prime service

Amazon may be looking to release a new music streaming service that the company will attach to its Prime delivery service. These rumors surrounding Amazon have been floating around for a while, but industry sources tell Re/code the retailer now is talking seriously with major music labels. Continue reading

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Plug in Hi-Def Headphones and Hear Crystal Clear Music on the Go [Deals Hub]

When you're listening to music on the go, you're usually more worried about convenience than quality. As long as you can hear the music and get the gist of the song that is playing, that's good enough. But you don't have to settle for low quality sound. Plug into your iPhone or iPod with the Spark Hi-Def In-Ear Headphones and you'll have top notch sound piped right into your ears. The headphones are on sale now from the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading

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Apple bundling a $25 iTunes Gift Card with the Apple TV; sparks off speculation of next-gen Apple TV

In what is claimed to be a stock clearance drive, Apple is offering a $25 gift card with every purchase of its current gen Apple TV. Rumors of Apple preparing to launch a refresh to this home media device have been floating around the internet for quite a while now, so this new move doesn't surprise us. Continue reading

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Apple planning to release software update to fix Touch ID fading issue

Are you having problems with your iPhone 5s' Touch ID? Apple is preparing to release an update to improve the performance of the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, according to AppleInsider. Continue reading

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California Appeals Court rules that using mobile maps while driving isn’t illegal

In what appears to be a very crucial ruling, the California Appeals Court has claimed that using of smartphone guided maps or navigation while driving cannot be classified under 'distracted driving'. This comes after a user named Steven Spriggs was booked and given a $165 ticket for using his iPhone 4 to look for an alternative route while stuck in a busy traffic jam. Continue reading

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How to Change your iPhone’s Battery, Wi-Fi, and Data indicators on iOS 7

Right after jailbreaking your device, you're on the prowl for some good tweaks. Once you've found your tweaks you're probably in the market for a new theme to change up the look of your icons. Well, if the theme you choose doesn't have custom Wi-Fi, data, and battery indicators, I'm going to show you how to get some cool free ones. Continue reading

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Miss Flappy Bird? Here are 50+ alternatives, all launched in a day

Flappy Bird was recently removed by the developer from the iOS and Android app hubs respectively citing "personal" reasons. Considering that the game was raking in close to $50,000 a day for the developer, this move seemed illogical. But other game developers saw this as an opportunity to leverage the situation and make the most of the 'Flappy' madness. Continue reading

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

European Commission meeting with Google and Apple to discuss freemium games and in-app purchases

The European Commission and its Member States are concerned about in-app purchases in freemium games and have asked to meet with Apple and Google as part of a two-day session that focuses on consumer protection for apps. Continue reading

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Google Hangouts updated with iOS 7 design and iPad optimizations

Google updated Hangouts for iOS, overhauling the app with a new, flat design that mirrors the look and feel of iOS 7. Hangouts is a messaging app that ties into your Google account and allows you to send and receive messages, photos, videos and animated stickers with other Google users. Continue reading

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GIFViewer: Jailbreak Tweak lets you view animated GIFs in Photos app

iOS devices may have tons of features, but one of the basic features it lacks is the ability to view gifs, those quirky moving web graphics that were so popular in the 90s and are enjoying popularity all over again. Continue reading

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Korean FTC rejects Apple’s allegations of Samsung wrongly using its SEPs in patent lawsuits

The Korea Fair Trade Commission has rejected Apple's claims of Samsung unfairly using its SEPs (Standard Essential Patents) during ongoing patent lawsuits against competitors, with Apple being one of them. The KFTC has cited that Samsung's actions aren't infringing Korea's antitrust laws. Continue reading

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ESPN brings 15 new college sports channels to Roku and the Apple TV

ESPN is adding 15 new college sports channels to its WatchESPN service and bringing them to the Apple TV and Roku devices, reports Variety. The channels will debut with live men's and women's basketball and will  continue throughout the year with other sports, including college football in the fall. Continue reading

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ABC to stream the Oscars to its Watch ABC app

For the first time ever, the Oscars will be live streamed to both online and mobile viewers. A real-time feed of both the pre-show and the full telecast of the awards show will be available for verified Watch ABC viewers. Watch ABC provides 24/7 access to ABC's television programming to select customers in the US. Continue reading

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Moov fitness tracker and personal trainer device improves performance, prevents injury

Moov is an upcoming wearable device that is part fitness tracker, part personal trainer. It uses 9-axis sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, to track both your motion and your form (posture) while you exercise or play one of the supported sports. Continue reading

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Google’s Sundar Pichai: Android was not designed to be safe, it was designed to give more freedom

The Mobile Threat report from Cisco last month revealed that 99% of all mobile malwares targeted Android devices last year. When Sundar Pichai, the Senior Vice President at Google, who overseas Android was asked about the malware situation on the Android platform, he gave a surprisingly frank answer. Continue reading

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Realmac makes Clear, popular To-Do App free for 24 hours

  Realmac Software, developers of Clear, the popular touch friendly to-do list app have announced that the app will be free today. Continue reading

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Why People Choose Social Media To post their Inner Thoughts?

Social media is a platform where people meet up with their friends and stay in touch with long lost friends of theirs. The social media platform like Facebook in particular keeps you updated with the life of your friends and family. Even if you are not there with them personally, but through Facebook you are […]

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