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TuneIn Radio 3.6 gets Live for iPhone, better interface, faster sync

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:43:00 GMT

Radio service TuneIn has released a new version of its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286373==https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tunein-radio/id418987775?mt=8" rel='nofollow'>iOS app</a>, v3.6. The update brings TuneIn Live to the iPhone, it having previously been restricted to the iPad. The Live screen shows album art and show titles that switch each time someth...

Skycore enhances Passbook with MMS data delivery

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:00 GMT

Mobile ad vendor and service provider <a href="http://www.skycore.com">Skycore</a> has launched the ability for users to receive Passbook data through MMS. Providers of Passbook data can connect to Skycore's SaaS servers to provide secure delivery of passes to a user's phone. The passes then are opened, and stored in the user's Passbook app. Providers can moni...

Best Buy to start month-long $50 discount on iPhones on Sunday

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:57:00 GMT

The US branch of Best Buy is planning to launch a $50 discount on iPhones starting on Sunday, says AllThingsD. The sale should last for four weeks, and cover the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5. All phones must, however, be tied to a new two-year contract with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint, ruling out carriers like T-Mobile....

Apple releases new iPhone ad touting music

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:40:00 GMT

Continuing with a nearly voiceless and poetic new campaign, Apple's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fDUKt_XgfJ4">latest TV ad</a> for the iPhone is called "Music Every Day" and carries on the theme begun in the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NoVW62mwSQQ"...

AT&T GoPhone may get iPhone, LTE/HSPA+ support on Friday

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:32:00 GMT

AT&T's prepaid GoPhone brand is set to get a major upgrade on Friday, MacRumors claims. This includes official support for the iPhone, and access to LTE and HSPA+ networks. People have been able to sign up to GoPhone with an iPhone in the past, but until now had to sacrifice cellular data access....

Brazilian email may back Apple performing in-house repairs

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:01:00 GMT

An allegedly official Apple email sent to Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) in Brazil may support rumors that Apple is planning to do its own repairs of iOS devices, according to AppleInsider. At the moment, a person bringing a broken iPhone, iPod, or iPad to Apple is more likely to have the device swapped out for a refurbished unit, to which a person...

iOS 6 Flyover coverage expands to more of California

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:18:00 GMT

Apple has expanded its 3D Flyover coverage in iOS 6 Maps to more of California, AppleInsider notes. Flyover has long been available for cities like San Francisco, but <a href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/05/23/apple-expands-maps-3d-flyover-coverage-of-california">now</a> covers areas such as Anaheim, San Bernardino...

Google in 'holding pattern' with Apple for All Access iOS app

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:45:00 GMT

Google wants to submit an <A href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/15/paid.for.service.provides.track.recommendations.instant.playlists/">All Access</a> app for iOS, but is still working to find something Apple will accept at the App Store, say 9to5Mac sources. What disputes the companies might have are unmentio...

Verizon brings Verizon Cloud to iOS, more Android phones

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:58:00 GMT

Verizon has officially launched Verizon Cloud for iOS devices, as well as a broader slate of Android phones. The <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/verizon-cloud/id645682444?mt=8">iOS app</a> is designed primarily for the iPhone, but can still be run on the iPad and iPod touch. Newly-supported Android phones include devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4 a...

Report claims details of iPhone 5S, fifth-gen iPad, low-cost iPhone

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:09:00 GMT

A new Macotakara report claims to have learned details about several upcoming Apple products, beginning with the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286260==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/07/samsung.fighting.back.with.staggering.advertising.budget/" rel='nofollow'>rumored low-cost iPhone</a>. The site says it has hear...

Pioneer debuts third generation AppRadio in-dash entertainment system

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:50:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286257==http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/" rel='nofollow'>Pioneer Electronics</a> has deployed two new smartphone connectivity options for the car with two versions of its next generation <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286258==http://www.appradioknows.com" rel='nofollow'>AppRadio 3</a> smar...

Apple cites FRAND ruling to ITC, calls Samsung behavior 'egregious'

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:23:00 GMT

Apple has wasted no time filing with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding the landmark ruling from <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286255==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/21/ruling.expected.to.impact.may.31.apple.versus.samsung.itc.ruling/" rel='nofollow'>May 22</a> enjoining a standards essential patent holder from enforcing a potenti...

Giveaway: Waterfield Designs Finn wallet

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:49:00 GMT

Just in time for Father's Day, WaterField Designs has unveiled their new fine leather Finn wallet. This is the ultimate wallet for securely carrying cash, credit cards and even a cell phone. Electronista has two to give away, read on to learn more about this wallet, and how you can enter to win. ...

Apple gains patents for double-sided touch panel, push-to-talk system

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:00 GMT

Apple has been granted 26 new patents this week, two of which could end up being used in a future iteration of the iPhone. The filings from the US Patent and Trademark Office show Apple as owning patents for a push-to-talk (PTT) system, as well as one for a double-sided touch panel that could help the company make an even thinner smartphone....

Briefly: Evernote gains reminders, Microsoft offers two new mice

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:49:00 GMT

Evernote has added one of the <a href="http://blog.evernote.com/blog/2013/05/23/evernote-reminders-are-here-on-mac-ios-and-web-2/">most requested features</a> to its <a href="http://appstore.com/evernote/evernote/">iOS</a>, <a href="https://search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZContentLink.woa/wa/link?mt=11&...

Briefly: Pandora adds Facebook integration, OmniPresence syncing

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:00 GMT

Pandora has updated its <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pandora-radio/id284035177?mt=8">iOS app</a> with Facebook Open Graph support, allowing users to share their listening activity directly on the social network. A new "Publish" option has been added to the settings of the iOS app and the web-based player, allowing users to share music fro...

Corning: Gorilla Glass 3 stronger, better, cheaper, more eco-friendly

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

A new test video, along with explanation and question period, shows Corning <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286192==http://www.corning.com/news_center/features/gorillaglasssuccess.aspx" rel='nofollow'>firing back</a> at rumors that Apple and other clients may switch to using a <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286194==http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/&qu...

Twitter for Mac gets Notification Center ties; Rdio updates iOS app

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:37:00 GMT

Twitter has released a new version of its free <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/twitter/id409789998?mt=12">Mac client</a>, v2.2.1. While mostly a maintenance update, it also adds OS X Notification Center integration, pushing alerts whenever a mention or direct message is received. Some of the update's fixes solve broken Growl notifications, the accou...

Voice search coming to Chrome for iOS in 'coming days'

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:46:00 GMT

A voice search option is being added to the iOS version of <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286163==https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chrome/id535886823?mt=8" rel='nofollow'>Chrome</a> in "the coming days," according to Google. Users will just have to tap a microphone icon and ask the same sort of queries Google supports in Android and the iOS Google Sear...

Briefly: Finn Leather Wallet, Ripple Tools II now available

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:00 GMT

WaterField Designs has announced the launch of a new leather wallet that doubles as an iPhone 5 case. Available in two sizes, a compact version for cash and cards and a slightly longer version to fit an iPhone 5, the Finn Leather Wallet is made from a naturally deer-tanned leather. The wallet features self-locking zippers to secure all contents and is offered in six different colors, including bla...

Apple launches Father's Day promotions, cleaner look

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

As is traditional for the time of year, Apple has updated its <a href="http://store.apple.com/us">main US homepage</a> to promote items from its store in tune with the upcoming Father's Day holiday. In addition to the iPad and iPad mini, such items as iPhone 5, the Nike+Fuel band, the iGrill meat thermometer, the HipKey proximity alarm, the Nest thermostat and...

Unity makes mobile game development tools free for small developers

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:51:00 GMT

Unity has announced that its mobile game development tools are now <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/286090==http://blogs.unity3d.com/2013/05/21/putting-the-power-of-unity-in-the-hands-of-every-mobile-developer/" rel='nofollow'>free to use</a> for smaller developers. The Unity platform is popular amongst iOS and Android developers, but its creator previously charg...

iOS 7 to get Flickr, Vimeo integration, source says

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Apple is aiming to integrate Flickr and Vimeo into iOS 7, a source tells 9to5Mac. The integration is expected to work in much the same way as Facebook and Twitter support does in iOS 6, allowing single sign-ins via the Settings menu. In the case of Flickr, at least, signing in may not only add another option to iOS' built-in sharing menus, but also simplify a...

Briefly: Vudu iOS content downloading, RE:Match for Nuke and Fusion

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT

Vudu has launched an update for its iOS video player that adds support for downloading movies for offline viewing. Previously, users were required to stream all of their content from within the app, however, now they may select to download any content at various qualities for offline use. Other changes include closed captioning support for the iPhone, a simplified Player, and numerous bug fixes. &...

Apple India offers promotions on entire iPhone line to boost adoption

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT

Apple is making some moves to make its iPhone line more affordable in India. Deals sponsored by Apple with partners include credit card rebates, trade-in discounts, subsidies, and modified payment plans. As a result of the plans, analysts expect "significant growth" in the region....

AT&T to restore pre-loaded video chat network access by end of year

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:57:00 GMT

AT&T has made a statement regarding the future of video chat applications on its LTE network. According to the telecom company, all "pre-loaded video chat apps" will be available for all of its wireless customers "regardless of data plan or device" by the end of the year. The move is a turnaround from <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285981==http://www.electroni...

Apple pulls Bang With Friends app after little over one week

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:37:00 GMT

Apple has removed a well-publicized iPhone hookup app from the App Store after just one week of it going live, Valleywag notes. <a href="http://www.bangwithfriends.com/">Bang With Friends</a>, still accessible via Android and the web, lets people indicate if they'd like to have sex with a Facebook friend. Notifications ar...

Stitcher for iOS gets Car Mode, other upgrades

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:51:00 GMT

Podcast and radio streaming service Stitcher has released an important update of its <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stitcher-radio/id288087905?mt=8">iOS app</a>, v5.3.0. The major addition is a selectable Car Mode for the iPhone, which brings up a simplified interface. The mode works in both portrait and landscape views....

Briefly: Moshi Lightning Cables, Gangstar Rio and N.O.V.A 3 now free

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMT

Moshi has released its new line of <a href="http://store.moshimonde.com/lightning-usb-cable-black-326.html">Lightning cables</a> for Apple's latest iOS devices. Encased in aluminum, the 3.2 foot cables are fully certified for use with the iPhone 5, iPod touch (5th gen), iPod nano (7th gen), iPad (4th gen) and iPad mini. Moshi's USB Cable with Lightning is sold...

Apple devices officially OK'd for secure government networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Apple's iPhones, iPads and other devices running iOS 6 or higher are <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285855==http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-17/apple-mobile-devices-cleared-for-use-on-u-s-military-networks.html" rel='nofollow'>officially cleared for use</a> on the US government's secure networks, the Department of Defence announced on Friday. The final appr...

Corning introduces Lotus XT Glass, aimed at high-res displays

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT

The maker of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285834==http://www.macnn.com/articles/12/03/02/refers.to.corning.on.its.job.creation.page/" rel='nofollow'>Gorilla Glass used in iPhones</a> and other mobile devices has <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285835==http://www.corning.com/news_center/news_releases/2013/2013051601.aspx" rel='nofollow'>...

Opinion: Is the HTC One the ultimate iPhone switcher?

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:00 GMT

The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285813==http://www.electronista.com/reviews/htc-one.html" rel='nofollow'>HTC One</a> may be the ultimate iPhone switch-inducing Android device yet, even if the Samsung <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285814== http://www.electronista.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s-4.html" rel='nofollow'>Galaxy S4</a&...

Virgin Mobile US offers 15 percent discount on iPhone 4, 4S

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:10:00 GMT

The US branch of Virgin Mobile is now offering a 15 percent discount on the <a href="http://www.virginmobileusa.com/shop/cell-phones/iphone-phones/">iPhone 4 and 4S</a>. The promotion is applicable only to web orders, and will last only for a limited time, or until supplies run out. Virgin hasn't said when the sale is scheduled to end....

Foxconn continuing to break Chinese labor laws, FLA finds

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Apple's biggest supplier, Hon Hai -- better known as Foxconn -- is continuing to break Chinese labor laws, according to a newly-published audit by the Fair Labor Association. The latest evaluation was conducted in January, and did find that Foxconn is complying with 98.3 percent of the 360 points of action the FLA and Apple initially agreed to. 70 out of 76 items that were pending in mid-2012 ha...

Briefly: eBay adds shopping cart to iOS apps, ThinShield for iPhone 5

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:00 GMT

eBay has released an updated version of its iOS app featuring a redesigned interface with multiple search views, new shopping car functionality, and larger photo views. Unlike previous versions, users can now add multiple items into their shopping cart and pay for all of them simultaneously. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285785==https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ebay-for-ipad/id364203...

Briefly: iKlip 2 and iKlip Studio now shipping, Aud 5 Lighting dock

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:00 GMT

IK Multimedia has announced that its iKlip 2 and iKlip Studio accessories for the iPad and iPad mini are now available for purchase. Designed to securely hold an iPad on a microphone stand, the <a href="http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iklip2/">iKlip 2</a> evolves from its predecessor through the use of a new ball-joint hinge that improves a users ability ...

Colored SIM trays may hint at multi-color iPhone 5S

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A long-standing <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285765==http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/09/rumor-forthcoming-iphone-5s-to-be-offered-in-5-colorways-debut-in-july" rel='nofollow'>rumor</a> that the next iPhone -- presumably called the 5S -- will be available in colors beyond just black and white received a boost with the <a href="http://macnn.co...

Apple App Store tops 50 billion downloads [U]

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:00 GMT

[Updated with the winner's name, the winning app and other details] The App Store has officially surpassed 50 billion downloads, Apple has announced. The company has now announced the winner of <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285742==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/02/following.50.downloaders.after.landmark.will.receive.500.credits/&...

Windows Phone shipments beat BlackBerry, lags behind iOS, Android

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:31:00 GMT

Shipments of <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285737==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/03/04/microsoft.job.advertisement.promises.killer.devices.user.experience/" rel='nofollow'>Windows Phone</a> devices have overtaken those of <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285738==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/29/remarks.drive.blackberry.stock.to.mo...

AT&T to offer up to $200 for used iPhone 4S in trade-in promo

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:00 GMT

Hot on the heels of iPhone 5 promotions from <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285729==http://www.macnn.com/articles/13/05/10/focuses.on.iphone.5.discount/" rel='nofollow'>T-Mobile</a> and <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285730==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/15/may.hint.at.upcoming.discount/" rel='nofollow'>Verizon</a>...

Mophie rolls out iPhone 5 edition of Juice Pack Plus

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:44:00 GMT

Accessory maker Mophie has launched an iPhone 5 version of the <a href="http://www.mophie.com/mophie-juice-pack-plus-iPhone-5-p/2110_jpp-ip5-blk.htm">Juice Pack Plus</a>. The new case adds a 2,100mAh battery, which can roughly double the usable life of an iPhone. It in fact holds slightly more power than the Plus for the iPhone 4/4S, which is rated at 2,000m...

Google Play Books apps for iOS, Android get user uploads

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:50:00 GMT

Google has updated the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-play-books/id400989007?mt=8">iOS</a> and <A href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.books&hl=en">Android</a> versions of Play Books with the ability to upload already-owned books and documents. The option sup...

Google filing in Motorola Mobile versus Apple suit seeks injunction

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:50:00 GMT

A Google-made appeal filing in the Motorola Mobile versus Apple smartphone patent trial in Judge Richard A. Posner's court has been made public. Controversially, the Google-owned Motorola claims that the still-pending <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285691==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/01/03/google.agrees.to.end.scraping.practice.allow.data.exports/" rel='nofollow'>...

Apple App Store tops 50 billion downloads

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:37:00 GMT

The App Store has officially surpassed 50 billion downloads, Apple has just announced. The company has yet, however, to reveal the winners of <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/02/following.50.downloaders.after.landmark.will.receive.500.credits/">an associated contest</a>. The person who downloaded the 50 billionth app will get a $10,000 App...

Pilot blames compass malfunction on iPhone interference

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:00 GMT

An iPhone has been blamed for a navigation error during a commercial airline flight in 2011, fueling the ongoing debate surrounding in-flight device usage. According to a Bloomberg <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285684==http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-15/turning-off-iphone-critical-to-pilots-citing-interference.html?cmpid=yhoo" rel='nofollo...

Verizon briefly posts $100 pricetag for iPhone 5 [U]

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:13:00 GMT

[Updated with Verizon confirmation] Earlier today, Verizon briefly posted a $100 pricetag for the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285688==http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5971" rel='nofollow'>16GB iPhone 5</a> on its website this morning, a...

Briefly: DirecTV for iOS gains voice recognition, Belkin Dyle adapter

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT

DirecTV has launched a new version of its <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/directv/id307386350?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4">iPhone app</a> that introduces new voice recognition functionality. Located in a new Voice tab, the voice recognition tool can be used to search for programs by speaking the title, channel, keyword, actors, and more. Also new to t...

Class action lawsuit targets Apple over defective iPhone 4 buttons

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:25:00 GMT

A Florida woman, Debra Hilton, has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple on behalf of iPhone 4 owners, says GigaOM. The case alleges that Apple knew about a flex cable defect that was causing problems with the phone's power button, but stayed quiet to sell phones without fixing the issue. A lawyer for Hilton points to <a href="https://discuss...

Siri now responding with quotes to overly long commands

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:57:00 GMT

Apple has run a server-side update to Siri, changing how the service responds to long commands, notes iLounge. If Siri judges that a request is too long, it will now reply with a quote from either William Strunk or Thomas Jefferson, in either case praising brevity of language. It's not clear exactly when the update was made, but it <a href="http:/...

Briefly: Prizmo OCR, LightSpeed POS updates for iOS

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:35:00 GMT

Creaceed has released the next major version of its Prizmo iOS app, complete with an all new user interface and support for PDF files. Version 2.0 is now a Universal app, working on both the iPhone and iPad, and offers iCloud integration for automatically syncing documents between multiple devices. The document scanner has also been improved with automatic frame detection when taking images, as we...