The Marvel Unlimited app for iOS has received an update that offers monthly editorial picks and content, full-screen reading, links to purchase, and sharing.
Members of Marvel Unlimited can now experience over 70 years of Marvel’s greatest comics like never before – with our patented Smart Panels technology, and the ability to read offline when not connected to a wi-fi or cellular network.
Not a Marvel Unlimited member yet? No worries! You can preview every issue in the archive and read dozens of full free issues to explore the benefits of Marvel Unlimited risk-free!
What's New In This Version:
● NEW! Monthly editorial picks and content to help you find new exciting series and storylines
● NEW! Reader updates – read in full-screen & more!
● NEW! Found a comic you love? Easily link over to the Marvel Comics app to purchase comics you want to own
● NEW! Want to share your favorites? Share comics and content Facebook, Twitter and email
● ALSO! Many bug fixes and UI improvements to make browsing, finding and reading smoother and easier
You can download Marvel Unlimited from the App Store for free.
Saturday 27 April 2013
Charity Auction for Coffee With Tim Cook Reaches $560,000
A charity auction for coffee with Apple CEO Tim Cook has surpassed the half million dollar mark.
The current high bidder is clearcrate.com with a bid of $560,000. There is still 18 days left on the auction. Proceeds go to the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights.
Valid for 2 people. Experience will be 30min - 1 hour. Cannot be resold or re-auctioned. Expires 1 year from the close of auction. To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date. Travel and accommodations are not included. Winning bidder and guest(s) subject to security screening. We expect all winning bidders and their guests to conduct themselves appropriately when attending an experience won at Charitybuzz. Polite manners and respect for the generous donor and adherence to any rules or parameters are a must.
At this rate the auction could surpass one million dollars in a few days.
The current high bidder is clearcrate.com with a bid of $560,000. There is still 18 days left on the auction. Proceeds go to the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights.
Valid for 2 people. Experience will be 30min - 1 hour. Cannot be resold or re-auctioned. Expires 1 year from the close of auction. To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date. Travel and accommodations are not included. Winning bidder and guest(s) subject to security screening. We expect all winning bidders and their guests to conduct themselves appropriately when attending an experience won at Charitybuzz. Polite manners and respect for the generous donor and adherence to any rules or parameters are a must.
At this rate the auction could surpass one million dollars in a few days.
AltWWDC is a Free Alternative to Apple's WWDC Event
If you were unable to purchase tickets to Apple's WWDC event you might want to check out AltWWDC, an alternative conference being held a block away.
Join us for AltWWDC - a free and open alternative to Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference - June 10th-14th, 2013. Five days of talks, food, co-working, and mingling with other developers all without the bar noise. Got a WWDC ticket? Didn't get a WWDC ticket? Doesn't matter - the conference happens outside the conference.
● Location - The event is taking place at the SF State Downtown Campus at 845 Market St in San Francisco. This is just a block away from Moscone.
● Speakers - Including Mike Lee, Victor Agreda, Jr., Brett Terpstra, Brent Simmons, Saul Mora, and more! Check them out!
● Keynote breakfast - Didn't make it into the keynote? Hang out with us and watch the live feeds!
● Free lunch everyday
● Co-working space - Wifi, coffee, and peace -- first-come first serve
More details about the conference and its speakers can be found at the link below...
Join us for AltWWDC - a free and open alternative to Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference - June 10th-14th, 2013. Five days of talks, food, co-working, and mingling with other developers all without the bar noise. Got a WWDC ticket? Didn't get a WWDC ticket? Doesn't matter - the conference happens outside the conference.
● Location - The event is taking place at the SF State Downtown Campus at 845 Market St in San Francisco. This is just a block away from Moscone.
● Speakers - Including Mike Lee, Victor Agreda, Jr., Brett Terpstra, Brent Simmons, Saul Mora, and more! Check them out!
● Keynote breakfast - Didn't make it into the keynote? Hang out with us and watch the live feeds!
● Free lunch everyday
● Co-working space - Wifi, coffee, and peace -- first-come first serve
More details about the conference and its speakers can be found at the link below...
Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S 4: Display Shoot-Out
DisplayMate has posted an analysis of the displays on the Apple iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S 4, and Samsung Galaxy S III.
Samsung's new Galaxy S 4 display is a major improvement over the Galaxy S III featuring full HD 1920x1080 resolution and 441 Pixels Per Inch. It is also better calibrated, brighter, and bigger.
The iPhone 5 uses a 4.0 inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1136x640 resulting in 326 ppi.
Dr. Raymond Soneira, President of DisplayMate Technologies, executed numerous tests to assess screen reflections, brightness and contrast, colors and intensities, viewing angles, display power consumption, and more.
Soneira concludes:
The Galaxy S4 continues the rapid and impressive improvement in OLED displays and technology. The first notable OLED Smartphone, the Google Nexus One, came in decidedly last place in our 2010 Smartphone Display Shoot-Out. In a span of just three years OLED display technology is now challenging the performance of the best LCDs. Each have their own particular strengths and weaknesses, but if you scan our color coordinated Comparison Table, both displays and technologies perform quite well and look quite good and comparable overall – we’ll see how they both evolve and improve in the next generation, which we consider next…
Samsung's new Galaxy S 4 display is a major improvement over the Galaxy S III featuring full HD 1920x1080 resolution and 441 Pixels Per Inch. It is also better calibrated, brighter, and bigger.
The iPhone 5 uses a 4.0 inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1136x640 resulting in 326 ppi.
Dr. Raymond Soneira, President of DisplayMate Technologies, executed numerous tests to assess screen reflections, brightness and contrast, colors and intensities, viewing angles, display power consumption, and more.
Soneira concludes:
The Galaxy S4 continues the rapid and impressive improvement in OLED displays and technology. The first notable OLED Smartphone, the Google Nexus One, came in decidedly last place in our 2010 Smartphone Display Shoot-Out. In a span of just three years OLED display technology is now challenging the performance of the best LCDs. Each have their own particular strengths and weaknesses, but if you scan our color coordinated Comparison Table, both displays and technologies perform quite well and look quite good and comparable overall – we’ll see how they both evolve and improve in the next generation, which we consider next…
Saurik Jailbreaks Google Glass
Saurik, the creator of Cydia for iOS, has announced that he's jailbroken Google Glass.
#ifihadglass I would jailbreak it and modify the software (obviously). As Google actually sold me one; I did my part. http://cache.saurik.com/tinyimg/glassbroke.jpg …
Google Glass runs Android 4.0.4, which is subject to the adb restore race condition; com.google.glass.logging fits the needed configuration.
No word yet on any other plans saurik has for Google Glass but stay tuned! You may also want to check out the first unboxing videos of Google Glass.
#ifihadglass I would jailbreak it and modify the software (obviously). As Google actually sold me one; I did my part. http://cache.saurik.com/tinyimg/glassbroke.jpg …
Google Glass runs Android 4.0.4, which is subject to the adb restore race condition; com.google.glass.logging fits the needed configuration.
No word yet on any other plans saurik has for Google Glass but stay tuned! You may also want to check out the first unboxing videos of Google Glass.
Strange iMessage Bug Deletes Last Word of Some Messages
A strange iMessage bug that deletes the last word of some messages has been discovered by iPhone users, reports The Verge. There are two main phrases that are circulating online...
Attempting to send "I could be the next Obama" followed by a trailing space will result in Obama's name being hidden from the received message. Everything looks fine until you hit the "send" button, after which — on both screens — the final word vanishes and is replaced with blank space. ... "The best prize is a surprise" seems to be another phrase that triggers the phenomenon.
Interestingly, copying and pasting the message will reveal the missing word.
Users have been complaining about the issue for months and it seems to extend beyond these two examples. An Apple support thread from December detailed the problem but it appeared to be fixed with iOS 6.1 for some.
Apple hasn't commented on the issue yet.
Read More [via Neal, Tzvi]
Attempting to send "I could be the next Obama" followed by a trailing space will result in Obama's name being hidden from the received message. Everything looks fine until you hit the "send" button, after which — on both screens — the final word vanishes and is replaced with blank space. ... "The best prize is a surprise" seems to be another phrase that triggers the phenomenon.
Interestingly, copying and pasting the message will reveal the missing word.
Users have been complaining about the issue for months and it seems to extend beyond these two examples. An Apple support thread from December detailed the problem but it appeared to be fixed with iOS 6.1 for some.
Apple hasn't commented on the issue yet.
Read More [via Neal, Tzvi]
Friday 26 April 2013
Owner of Digg Acquires Instapaper
Marco Arment, creator of Instapaper, has announced that he's sold a majority stake of the company to Betaworks who also owns Digg.com.
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Instapaper is much bigger today than I could have predicted in 2008, and it has simply grown far beyond what one person can do. To really shine, it needs a full-time staff of at least a few people. But I wouldn’t be very good at hiring and leading a staff, and after more than five years, I’d like an opportunity to try other apps and creative projects. Instapaper needs a new home where it can be staffed and grown, but I didn’t want to give it to a big company that would probably just shut it down in six months.
A couple of months ago, at 1:30 AM, I suddenly realized who should take it over. I jumped out of bed, tiptoed downstairs (no parent wants to wake a sleeping baby), and sent an email. It didn’t take much convincing, because we both knew it was a great fit. I’m happy to announce that I’ve sold a majority stake in Instapaper to Betaworks. We’ve structured the deal with Instapaper’s health and longevity as the top priority, with incentives to keep it going well into the future. I will continue advising the project indefinitely, while Betaworks will take over its operations, expand its staff, and develop it further.
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Instapaper is much bigger today than I could have predicted in 2008, and it has simply grown far beyond what one person can do. To really shine, it needs a full-time staff of at least a few people. But I wouldn’t be very good at hiring and leading a staff, and after more than five years, I’d like an opportunity to try other apps and creative projects. Instapaper needs a new home where it can be staffed and grown, but I didn’t want to give it to a big company that would probably just shut it down in six months.
A couple of months ago, at 1:30 AM, I suddenly realized who should take it over. I jumped out of bed, tiptoed downstairs (no parent wants to wake a sleeping baby), and sent an email. It didn’t take much convincing, because we both knew it was a great fit. I’m happy to announce that I’ve sold a majority stake in Instapaper to Betaworks. We’ve structured the deal with Instapaper’s health and longevity as the top priority, with incentives to keep it going well into the future. I will continue advising the project indefinitely, while Betaworks will take over its operations, expand its staff, and develop it further.
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Yahoo! App for iPhone Gets Redesign With Summly Integration
Yahoo has redesigned and updated its iPhone app to integrate features from their recent acquisition of Summly.
The new Yahoo! app brings you the best of the web in a virtually endless stream of personalized stories. The more you use the app, the more relevant stories you'll start to see. The app’s redesign is complete with beautiful and modern touches - it’s fast and easy to use.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer describes the improvements:
"Our mobile phones have opened up a window to the world, with the latest news, sports updates, and entertainment coverage right there in our pockets. Because consuming content is such a core part of our everyday lives, today we’re launching our new Yahoo! mobile app for iPhone. Beautifully designed with smaller screens in mind, the new Yahoo! is all about delivering the best of the web -- right on your phone.
The new Yahoo! mobile app is also smarter, using Summly’s natural-language algorithms and machine learning to deliver quick story summaries. We acquired Summly less than a month ago, and we’re thrilled to introduce this game-changing technology in our first mobile application. And, with the immersive imagery of our virtually endless newsfeed, the new Yahoo! app has both great technology and beautiful design front and center. Because searching for great content is also core to the Yahoo! experience, we’ve also improved the search experience with better video and image search."
Main features:
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Email or share stories with Facebook and Twitter
- Revamped web search experience including images and video
- Discover other great Yahoo! apps for your device
What's New In This Version:
- Personalized stories based on your interests
- Beautiful article pages
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Revamped web search experience
You can download Yahoo! from the App Store for free.
The new Yahoo! app brings you the best of the web in a virtually endless stream of personalized stories. The more you use the app, the more relevant stories you'll start to see. The app’s redesign is complete with beautiful and modern touches - it’s fast and easy to use.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer describes the improvements:
"Our mobile phones have opened up a window to the world, with the latest news, sports updates, and entertainment coverage right there in our pockets. Because consuming content is such a core part of our everyday lives, today we’re launching our new Yahoo! mobile app for iPhone. Beautifully designed with smaller screens in mind, the new Yahoo! is all about delivering the best of the web -- right on your phone.
The new Yahoo! mobile app is also smarter, using Summly’s natural-language algorithms and machine learning to deliver quick story summaries. We acquired Summly less than a month ago, and we’re thrilled to introduce this game-changing technology in our first mobile application. And, with the immersive imagery of our virtually endless newsfeed, the new Yahoo! app has both great technology and beautiful design front and center. Because searching for great content is also core to the Yahoo! experience, we’ve also improved the search experience with better video and image search."
Main features:
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Email or share stories with Facebook and Twitter
- Revamped web search experience including images and video
- Discover other great Yahoo! apps for your device
What's New In This Version:
- Personalized stories based on your interests
- Beautiful article pages
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Revamped web search experience
You can download Yahoo! from the App Store for free.
Yahoo! App for iPhone Gets Redesign With Summly Integration
Yahoo has redesigned and updated its iPhone app to integrate features from their recent acquisition of Summly.
The new Yahoo! app brings you the best of the web in a virtually endless stream of personalized stories. The more you use the app, the more relevant stories you'll start to see. The app’s redesign is complete with beautiful and modern touches - it’s fast and easy to use.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer describes the improvements:
"Our mobile phones have opened up a window to the world, with the latest news, sports updates, and entertainment coverage right there in our pockets. Because consuming content is such a core part of our everyday lives, today we’re launching our new Yahoo! mobile app for iPhone. Beautifully designed with smaller screens in mind, the new Yahoo! is all about delivering the best of the web -- right on your phone.
The new Yahoo! mobile app is also smarter, using Summly’s natural-language algorithms and machine learning to deliver quick story summaries. We acquired Summly less than a month ago, and we’re thrilled to introduce this game-changing technology in our first mobile application. And, with the immersive imagery of our virtually endless newsfeed, the new Yahoo! app has both great technology and beautiful design front and center. Because searching for great content is also core to the Yahoo! experience, we’ve also improved the search experience with better video and image search."
Main features:
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Email or share stories with Facebook and Twitter
- Revamped web search experience including images and video
- Discover other great Yahoo! apps for your device
What's New In This Version:
- Personalized stories based on your interests
- Beautiful article pages
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Revamped web search experience
You can download Yahoo! from the App Store for free.
The new Yahoo! app brings you the best of the web in a virtually endless stream of personalized stories. The more you use the app, the more relevant stories you'll start to see. The app’s redesign is complete with beautiful and modern touches - it’s fast and easy to use.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer describes the improvements:
"Our mobile phones have opened up a window to the world, with the latest news, sports updates, and entertainment coverage right there in our pockets. Because consuming content is such a core part of our everyday lives, today we’re launching our new Yahoo! mobile app for iPhone. Beautifully designed with smaller screens in mind, the new Yahoo! is all about delivering the best of the web -- right on your phone.
The new Yahoo! mobile app is also smarter, using Summly’s natural-language algorithms and machine learning to deliver quick story summaries. We acquired Summly less than a month ago, and we’re thrilled to introduce this game-changing technology in our first mobile application. And, with the immersive imagery of our virtually endless newsfeed, the new Yahoo! app has both great technology and beautiful design front and center. Because searching for great content is also core to the Yahoo! experience, we’ve also improved the search experience with better video and image search."
Main features:
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Email or share stories with Facebook and Twitter
- Revamped web search experience including images and video
- Discover other great Yahoo! apps for your device
What's New In This Version:
- Personalized stories based on your interests
- Beautiful article pages
- Endless visual stream of stories
- Summaries by Yahoo!
- Ability to select topics you want more stories about
- Revamped web search experience
You can download Yahoo! from the App Store for free.
Samsung is Working on Mind-Control for Tablets
Samsung is researching ways to bring mind control to its tablets using a Galaxy Note 10.1 and a cap with EEG-monitoring electrodes, reports MIT Technology Review.
In collaboration with Roozbeh Jafari, an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas, Dallas, Samsung researchers are testing how people can use their thoughts to launch an application, select a contact, select a song from a playlist, or power up or down a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. While Samsung has no immediate plans to offer a brain-controlled phone, the early-stage research, which involves a cap studded with EEG-monitoring electrodes, shows how a brain-computer interface could help people with mobility issues complete tasks that would otherwise be impossible.
“Several years ago, a small keypad was the only input modality to control the phone, but nowadays the user can use voice, touch, gesture, and eye movement to control and interact with mobile devices,” said Insoo Kim, Samsung's lead researcher. “Adding more input modalities will provide us with more convenient and richer ways of interacting with mobile devices.”
In collaboration with Roozbeh Jafari, an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas, Dallas, Samsung researchers are testing how people can use their thoughts to launch an application, select a contact, select a song from a playlist, or power up or down a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. While Samsung has no immediate plans to offer a brain-controlled phone, the early-stage research, which involves a cap studded with EEG-monitoring electrodes, shows how a brain-computer interface could help people with mobility issues complete tasks that would otherwise be impossible.
“Several years ago, a small keypad was the only input modality to control the phone, but nowadays the user can use voice, touch, gesture, and eye movement to control and interact with mobile devices,” said Insoo Kim, Samsung's lead researcher. “Adding more input modalities will provide us with more convenient and richer ways of interacting with mobile devices.”
ProTube Extension 2.0 for YouTube Released on Cydia
ProTube Extension 2.0, an update to the popular YouTube extension by developer Jonas Gessner, has just been released on Cydia.
This is an extension for the YouTube app by Google which can be downloaded from the AppStore for free! The YouTube app is one of the best YouTube apps out there, but you cannot download videos by default, change the playback quality, set the default playback quality etc. etc. There are a lot of things missing in the YouTube app! ProTube Extension adds every feature that the YouTube app is missing right into the YouTube app!
Features:
● Download any video in any available quality (from 150p to 1080p Full HD)
● Downloaded videos are displayed and managed in ProTube's gorgeous Download Manager
● Download just the audio of a video and listen to it with ProTube's beautiful audio player
● Select the video playback quality
● Choose a default playback quality
● Import downloaded songs and videos using Bridge directly within the YouTube app!
All ads are blocked!
● Watch videos as they download
● Background Video playback
● Completely manage saved videos (delete, rename, add to camera roll, send by email…)
● Downloaded videos are displayed with a thumbnail image as well as information about the video (size, duration, quality)
● Simultaneous downloads are completely supported
● Downloads can be paused and resumed at any time
● Downloading videos show a thumbnail, the current download speed, the progress and an estimated remaining time!
● Add playlists for your downloaded videos and songs!
● Watch videos that are blocked in your region or blocked on mobile devices
● Disable autoplay for videos
● Select which page to display when launching the YouTube app (What to Watch or Subscriptions) Much more!
What's New In This Version:
● All new design to fit into the look of the YouTube app
● Added support for the latest version of the YouTube app
● Added background audio playback for videos
● The Download Manager is completely redesigned with awesome new features and even better user experience
● Make playlists for downloaded videos for better management
● Download can be paused and resumed at any time
● Even failed downloads can be resumed where they stopped
● Added a full featured music player for downloaded audio files
● Added full Bridge integration, never leave the app again when importing songs!
● Multi selection editing which makes managing videos so much easier
● Added an option for the default playback quality
● Added an option to disable autoplay
● Added an option to select the audio download quality
● Added 18+ age restriction bypass
● Added blocked video bypass
● Added an option to select the Main page (What to Watch or Subscriptions)
● New Tap & hold on a video in a list to download it (no need to start watching the video and then download it)
● Overall stability improvements and bug fixes
You can purchase the ProTube Extension from the Cydia Store for $1.99. Note*: ProTube Extension is separate from the standalone ProTube application.
This is an extension for the YouTube app by Google which can be downloaded from the AppStore for free! The YouTube app is one of the best YouTube apps out there, but you cannot download videos by default, change the playback quality, set the default playback quality etc. etc. There are a lot of things missing in the YouTube app! ProTube Extension adds every feature that the YouTube app is missing right into the YouTube app!
Features:
● Download any video in any available quality (from 150p to 1080p Full HD)
● Downloaded videos are displayed and managed in ProTube's gorgeous Download Manager
● Download just the audio of a video and listen to it with ProTube's beautiful audio player
● Select the video playback quality
● Choose a default playback quality
● Import downloaded songs and videos using Bridge directly within the YouTube app!
All ads are blocked!
● Watch videos as they download
● Background Video playback
● Completely manage saved videos (delete, rename, add to camera roll, send by email…)
● Downloaded videos are displayed with a thumbnail image as well as information about the video (size, duration, quality)
● Simultaneous downloads are completely supported
● Downloads can be paused and resumed at any time
● Downloading videos show a thumbnail, the current download speed, the progress and an estimated remaining time!
● Add playlists for your downloaded videos and songs!
● Watch videos that are blocked in your region or blocked on mobile devices
● Disable autoplay for videos
● Select which page to display when launching the YouTube app (What to Watch or Subscriptions) Much more!
What's New In This Version:
● All new design to fit into the look of the YouTube app
● Added support for the latest version of the YouTube app
● Added background audio playback for videos
● The Download Manager is completely redesigned with awesome new features and even better user experience
● Make playlists for downloaded videos for better management
● Download can be paused and resumed at any time
● Even failed downloads can be resumed where they stopped
● Added a full featured music player for downloaded audio files
● Added full Bridge integration, never leave the app again when importing songs!
● Multi selection editing which makes managing videos so much easier
● Added an option for the default playback quality
● Added an option to disable autoplay
● Added an option to select the audio download quality
● Added 18+ age restriction bypass
● Added blocked video bypass
● Added an option to select the Main page (What to Watch or Subscriptions)
● New Tap & hold on a video in a list to download it (no need to start watching the video and then download it)
● Overall stability improvements and bug fixes
You can purchase the ProTube Extension from the Cydia Store for $1.99. Note*: ProTube Extension is separate from the standalone ProTube application.
Google Earth 7.1 Adds Support for Leap Motion Controller
Google has announced that its latest update to Google Earth adds support for the Leap Motion Controller.
People love getting lost exploring new places in Google Earth, so to make virtual flight even better, Google Earth 7.1 now supports Leap Motion's touch-free 3D motion controller letting you navigate Google Earth with simple hand gestures. The Leap Motion Controller will start shipping globally soon, but check out the video below for a sneak peek at it in action.
Google also updated the star field and Milky Way to bring added realism (and fun) to space exploration. For Google Earth Pro, the latest edition of offers map-making features to create legends and add titles directly to a map, and new viewshed functionality helps you evaluate a remote site from comforts of home or work.
Take a look at the video below.
People love getting lost exploring new places in Google Earth, so to make virtual flight even better, Google Earth 7.1 now supports Leap Motion's touch-free 3D motion controller letting you navigate Google Earth with simple hand gestures. The Leap Motion Controller will start shipping globally soon, but check out the video below for a sneak peek at it in action.
Google also updated the star field and Milky Way to bring added realism (and fun) to space exploration. For Google Earth Pro, the latest edition of offers map-making features to create legends and add titles directly to a map, and new viewshed functionality helps you evaluate a remote site from comforts of home or work.
Take a look at the video below.
New iPhone Concept With Wrap Around Display
T3, a popular gadget magazine, has created a new iPhone concept featuring a wrap around display.
Curved Wrap Around AMOLED display & features, ideas & design 3D Render video. Could this be the next generation iphone? Last month, Apple filed a patent for a wraparound style display for what could be the next iPhone. We turned on our 3D rendering machine to come up with what we think the next gen iPhone could look like.
Notably, this is not the first concept based on the wrap around display patent. Check out this one as well that more closely resembles the patent diagrams.
Curved Wrap Around AMOLED display & features, ideas & design 3D Render video. Could this be the next generation iphone? Last month, Apple filed a patent for a wraparound style display for what could be the next iPhone. We turned on our 3D rendering machine to come up with what we think the next gen iPhone could look like.
Notably, this is not the first concept based on the wrap around display patent. Check out this one as well that more closely resembles the patent diagrams.
Apple Adds Download Later Option for iTunes Purchases
Apple has updated the iTunes Store with a new download later option for purchases, reports MacWorld.
Specifically, the new download later option applies to the following:
● Season Passes and completed TV seasons
● Complete my TV season or complete my Season Pass
● Movie bundles
● Music box sets, individual movies, and TV episodes
When purchasing any of the above items using iTunes 11 on a Mac or Windows PC, or an iOS device running iOS 6 or later, you’re now presented with Later and Download (or Download All) buttons. Tap Later and the purchased items will be added to your iTunes account and accessible to stream or download in the future via Apple’s iTunes in the Cloud feature. It’s a handy feature if you, say, want to buy a movie on sale while you have a spotty data connection; you can make sure to get the cheaper price, then download the item when you get home—or even just play it from the cloud.
More details can be found at the support document posted by Apple on Friday.
Specifically, the new download later option applies to the following:
● Season Passes and completed TV seasons
● Complete my TV season or complete my Season Pass
● Movie bundles
● Music box sets, individual movies, and TV episodes
When purchasing any of the above items using iTunes 11 on a Mac or Windows PC, or an iOS device running iOS 6 or later, you’re now presented with Later and Download (or Download All) buttons. Tap Later and the purchased items will be added to your iTunes account and accessible to stream or download in the future via Apple’s iTunes in the Cloud feature. It’s a handy feature if you, say, want to buy a movie on sale while you have a spotty data connection; you can make sure to get the cheaper price, then download the item when you get home—or even just play it from the cloud.
More details can be found at the support document posted by Apple on Friday.
Google Releases New 'Google Places for Business' iPhone App
Google today released a new 'Google Places for Business' app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Google Places for Business is the best way to get your business on Google and be found across Google Search, Maps, Mobile, and Google+.
Business owners can use the app to:
- Verify your business listing directly from your phone
- Update your business information: hours, address, contact information, and description
- Post beautiful pictures of your business on your local Google+ page
- Track web traffic going to your listing
- Manage multiple business locations from one app
To learn more about Google Places for Business check out http://www.google.com/placesforbusiness
You can download Google Places for Business from the App Store for free.
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Google Places for Business is the best way to get your business on Google and be found across Google Search, Maps, Mobile, and Google+.
Business owners can use the app to:
- Verify your business listing directly from your phone
- Update your business information: hours, address, contact information, and description
- Post beautiful pictures of your business on your local Google+ page
- Track web traffic going to your listing
- Manage multiple business locations from one app
To learn more about Google Places for Business check out http://www.google.com/placesforbusiness
You can download Google Places for Business from the App Store for free.
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Netflix 4.0 App Released for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Netflix 4.0 has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, bringing a new episode selector for the iPad and a redesigned audio and subtitle selector.
Netflix is the world’s leading subscription service for watching TV episodes and movies on your phone. This Netflix mobile application delivers the best experience anywhere, anytime.
Get the free app as a part of your Netflix membership and you can instantly watch thousands of TV episodes & movies on your phone. If you are not a Netflix member sign up for Netflix and start enjoying immediately on your phone with our one-month free trial.
How does Netflix work?
• Netflix membership gives you access to unlimited TV shows and movies for one low monthly price.
• With the Netflix app you can instantly watch as many TV episodes & movies as you want, as often as you want, anytime you want.
• You can Browse a growing selection of thousands of titles, and new episodes that are added regularly.
• Search for titles and watch immediately on your phone or on an ever expanding list of supported devices.
• Rate your favorite shows and movies and tell us what you like so Netflix can help suggest the best titles for you.
What's New In This Version:
This new app release makes watching Netflix TV shows and movies an even better experience.
• Easy episode selection with a brand new episode selector on the iPad
• Redesigned audio and subtitle selector on iPad and iPhone
• Bug fixes
You can download Netflix from the App Store for free.
Netflix is the world’s leading subscription service for watching TV episodes and movies on your phone. This Netflix mobile application delivers the best experience anywhere, anytime.
Get the free app as a part of your Netflix membership and you can instantly watch thousands of TV episodes & movies on your phone. If you are not a Netflix member sign up for Netflix and start enjoying immediately on your phone with our one-month free trial.
How does Netflix work?
• Netflix membership gives you access to unlimited TV shows and movies for one low monthly price.
• With the Netflix app you can instantly watch as many TV episodes & movies as you want, as often as you want, anytime you want.
• You can Browse a growing selection of thousands of titles, and new episodes that are added regularly.
• Search for titles and watch immediately on your phone or on an ever expanding list of supported devices.
• Rate your favorite shows and movies and tell us what you like so Netflix can help suggest the best titles for you.
What's New In This Version:
This new app release makes watching Netflix TV shows and movies an even better experience.
• Easy episode selection with a brand new episode selector on the iPad
• Redesigned audio and subtitle selector on iPad and iPhone
• Bug fixes
You can download Netflix from the App Store for free.
iPhone 5S Production Delayed Due to Issues With Fingerprint Sensor?
Production of Apple's next generation iPhone may be delayed due to issues with integration of a new fingerprint sensor, reports Reuters.
Sources in Japan and Taiwan tell the site that they initially expected mass production to begin in June; however, that date may now have slipped further away.
The phone, widely referred to as the iPhone 5S, is expected to include new features such as a fingerprint sensor. A supply chain source in Taiwan said Apple was trying to find a coating material that did not interfere with the fingerprint sensor, and this may be causing a delay.
It's also said that Apple is developing a cheaper model of the iPhone which could appeal to low income buyers in emerging markets.
A supplier source in Japan told Reuters small-scale production of display panels will begin in May, ramping up to mass production in June. Both phones will use the same 4-inch screen, but the cheaper version will probably not include the new fingerprint technology and sport a cheaper plastic casing, the sources said.
This aligns with a recent report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who adjusted previous estimates to suggest the iPhone 5S would ship at earliest in September.
Sources in Japan and Taiwan tell the site that they initially expected mass production to begin in June; however, that date may now have slipped further away.
The phone, widely referred to as the iPhone 5S, is expected to include new features such as a fingerprint sensor. A supply chain source in Taiwan said Apple was trying to find a coating material that did not interfere with the fingerprint sensor, and this may be causing a delay.
It's also said that Apple is developing a cheaper model of the iPhone which could appeal to low income buyers in emerging markets.
A supplier source in Japan told Reuters small-scale production of display panels will begin in May, ramping up to mass production in June. Both phones will use the same 4-inch screen, but the cheaper version will probably not include the new fingerprint technology and sport a cheaper plastic casing, the sources said.
This aligns with a recent report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who adjusted previous estimates to suggest the iPhone 5S would ship at earliest in September.
Leaked Rear Shell for the iPad 5?
A photo allegedly depicting a rear shell for the iPad 5 has been leaked online by Tactus. The same site recently posted case photos also alleging to be from Apple's upcoming tablet which appears to have a design similar to the iPad mini.
We believe the new iPad 5 might contain the rumoured A7X chip and will retain its 9.7 inch screen size, just with much thinner bezels. So far it seems to be everything I was hoping for!
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Apple are finally supposed to be using IGZO displays with their retina resolution screen, which means a thinner iPad is definitely on the cards. IGZO displays use up to 90% less power than previous generation iPad displays, which means a smaller battery that reduces the overall weight and thickness. So much more portable and convenient!
The post continues to speculate the iPad 5 will be 7.2mm thick, feature a 8MP rear facing camera, and storage options up to 128GB.
We believe the new iPad 5 might contain the rumoured A7X chip and will retain its 9.7 inch screen size, just with much thinner bezels. So far it seems to be everything I was hoping for!
...
Apple are finally supposed to be using IGZO displays with their retina resolution screen, which means a thinner iPad is definitely on the cards. IGZO displays use up to 90% less power than previous generation iPad displays, which means a smaller battery that reduces the overall weight and thickness. So much more portable and convenient!
The post continues to speculate the iPad 5 will be 7.2mm thick, feature a 8MP rear facing camera, and storage options up to 128GB.
Apple Returns 5-8 Million iPhones to Foxconn Over Defects?
Apple has reportedly returned five to eight million defective iPhones to Foxconn, according to a China Businessreport relayed by The Register.
Details of just what went wrong are sketchy, as the source for this tale is an anonymous Foxconn staffer chatting to China Business. That report, after being forced through a couple of translation engines, suggests Apple sent back at least five million iPhones, and maybe as many as eight million, “due to appearance of substandard or dysfunctional problems.”
It's unclear which iPhone model exhibited the manufacturing defect; however, the site did say that the situation was further bad news for Foxconn; rather than being the reason for recently reported financial difficulties.
Details of just what went wrong are sketchy, as the source for this tale is an anonymous Foxconn staffer chatting to China Business. That report, after being forced through a couple of translation engines, suggests Apple sent back at least five million iPhones, and maybe as many as eight million, “due to appearance of substandard or dysfunctional problems.”
It's unclear which iPhone model exhibited the manufacturing defect; however, the site did say that the situation was further bad news for Foxconn; rather than being the reason for recently reported financial difficulties.
FakeMyi Lets You Spoof iPhone SMS, Calls, Location
FakeMyi is an iPhone app from Code9 that lets you spoof SMS, call history, or GPS location.
How it works?
After installing then launch FakeMyi icon from SpringBoard. It will show current GPS, current SMS Conversation and Call History. You can click each data to modify or can add new record.
Uses:
- For FAKE GPS Location: you can fake your current location on Facebook, Twitter that you are at somewhere else.
- For FAKE SMS/CALLS
Coming Soon:
- Add new function to fake batterry, carrier name, photo and more...
You can purchase FakeMyi from Cydia for $2.99.
How it works?
After installing then launch FakeMyi icon from SpringBoard. It will show current GPS, current SMS Conversation and Call History. You can click each data to modify or can add new record.
Uses:
- For FAKE GPS Location: you can fake your current location on Facebook, Twitter that you are at somewhere else.
- For FAKE SMS/CALLS
Coming Soon:
- Add new function to fake batterry, carrier name, photo and more...
You can purchase FakeMyi from Cydia for $2.99.
Apple Begins Sending Out $15 Antennagate Settlement Checks to iPhone 4 Owners
Apple has started sending out $15 checks to iPhone owners who participated in a class action lawsuit over iPhone 4 antenna issues. More details about the lawsuit can be found here.
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Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
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Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
Apple Begins Sending Out $15 Antennagate Settlement Checks to iPhone 4 Owners
Apple has started sending out $15 checks to iPhone owners who participated in a class action lawsuit over iPhone 4 antenna issues. More details about the lawsuit can be found here.
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Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
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Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
Apple Begins Sending Out $15 Antennagate Settlement Checks to iPhone 4 Owners
Apple has started sending out $15 checks to iPhone owners who participated in a class action lawsuit over iPhone 4 antenna issues. More details about the lawsuit can be found here.
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Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
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Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
Apple Begins Sending Out $15 Antennagate Settlement Checks to iPhone 4 Owners
Apple has started sending out $15 checks to iPhone owners who participated in a class action lawsuit over iPhone 4 antenna issues. More details about the lawsuit can be found here.
-----
Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
-----
Re: Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Distribution Payment
Dear:
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $15.00 representing your settlement award in the Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Class Action Settlement. The amount of your settlement award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Settlement that was approved by the court.
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the enclosed check must be cashed by July 16, 2013; after that date, the check will be void and will not be reissued.
You should consult your tax advisor or accountant as to the tax treatment of the settlement award you are receiving under this Settlement because the Settlement Administrator and the attorneys representing parties in the case cannot provide you with tax advice.
Very truly yours,
Apple iPhone 4 Settlement Claims Administrator
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