Rock the iPhone brings you all the latest news on the Apple iPhone with automatic updates with the latest headlines from top iPhone sites feeds and news sources.
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GrabberApp – Open Any App with LockScreen C... 14 May 2012, 11:41 am
The new Camera icon located on the LockScreen of firmware 5.1 is a quick and easy way to access the stock camera app. This is great for when you need to take a picture or video and you don’t have time to unlock your iPhone, enter a password, & tap the camera icon. GrabberApp is...
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Calendar for NotificationCenter 14 April 2012, 6:34 pm
I love hacks like SBSettings that allow me to put the current date in my statusbar all the time. But, if you’re looking for a little more info, check out this hack. It adds a full calendar into your Notification Center. There are no settings for the hack but to turn it on and off....
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AppUpdateNotifier – Push Notifications for ... 14 April 2012, 3:22 am
This is an application that should have originally came with the App Store. This application sends you a push notification every time one of your installed apps has an update. You can configure the app under your Settings app to check hourly, daily, weekly or monthly for new updates. There’s also an ignore list so...
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Camera+ – Update 3.0.2 13 April 2012, 8:38 pm
Mostly bug fixes here but I thought it was pretty funny that they listed one of their update features as “- NOT owned by Facebook.” They say there are some new features coming soon but not until the next update. I’m sure they would have taken the 1 Billion from Facebook if offered… Bug fix...
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Hipstamatic – Update 251 13 April 2012, 8:05 pm
I haven’t used this app lately because I have Instagram now and don’t use many other apps for photo effects. One of the recent features to be added is the ability to directly post to Instagram from Hipstamatic so I thought I’d give it a try. Here are some pictures I took: A couple things...
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Groupon – Update 1.6.2 13 April 2012, 7:13 pm
Groupon has updated their app with a few small features and bug fixes. Groupon is a “deal-of-the-day website that features discounted gift certificates usable at local or national companies.” Here are the new features: * Continued beautification of the Groupon app, including larger pictures for all deals and multiple pictures for our Getaway deals *...
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Instagram Acquired by Facebook for $1 Billion 10 April 2012, 3:40 pm
Instagram recently announced it was purchased by Facebook. In their blog post the current Instagram CEO said the app will “still be the same one you know and love. You’ll still have all the same people you follow and that follow you.You’ll still be able to share to other social networks. And you’ll still have...
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ABC’s Nightline Tours Inside Apple’s Fact... 23 February 2012, 3:42 am
Look at the back of your iPhone. Like most things around you, it says, “Assembled in China”. Not a big shock, but due to the size of this factory (Foxconn), when bad things happen, like suicides and explosions, they get more media attention. I’m all for the audits and making things right and so here...
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Angry Birds Slap Bracelets 19 February 2012, 3:23 am
There are so many toys and accessories out there for Angry Birds that most are junk, but these slap bracelets are so nicely designed I just had to get them. It doesn’t help that I’m from the era of original slap bracelets, so when I handed them to my kids they didn’t know what to...
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MusicBanners – Music Tracks in Notification... 18 February 2012, 3:24 am
MusicBanners is a nice addition to the stock iOS Notification Center. This hack notifies you when a new music track is playing. It will show up in all the normal places regular notifications appear such as the banner at the top, the lock screen or the pull down notification center. The hack also works with...
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Apple Files for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Ban i... 19 May 2012, 8:19 pm
Apple has filed for a ban of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the United States after recent ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) which sided with Apple on whether an iPad design patent (U.S. Patent No. D504,889) is valid....
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iOS 5.1.1 Alert Reveals Apple May Be Readying... 19 May 2012, 5:17 pm
An alert found in iOS 5.1.1 suggests Apple may be readying FaceTime over 3G....
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Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II Released for ... 19 May 2012, 3:25 pm
The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II released for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch....
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'jOBS: Get Inspired' Movie to Film in Origina... 19 May 2012, 1:25 am
The 'jOBS: Get Inspired' movie has announced it will be filming in the original Apple garage and has launched a website for the film....
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Apple Reminds Developers of June 1st Deadline... 19 May 2012, 1:14 am
Apple has sent developers an email reminding them of the June 1st deadline for sandboxing Mac App Store applications....
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ElcomSoft Phone Password Breaker Software Can... 18 May 2012, 8:51 pm
ElcomSoft has managed to figure out how to download iOS device backups directly from iCloud....
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Check Out the 'Secret' Room at Pixar, Frequen... 18 May 2012, 7:27 pm
An interesting story about a once 'secret' room at Pixar referred to as the 'Lucky 7 Lounge' or 'The Love Lounge'....
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Amazon to Take On iPad With 10-Inch Kindle Fi... 18 May 2012, 6:31 pm
Amazon is reportedly planning to introduce a 10-inch tablet to take on the Apple iPad....
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Motorola and RIM Offer to Compromise With App... 18 May 2012, 6:10 pm
Motorola and RIM have put forward a new design for the nano-SIM that takes elements from the two previously proposed designs....
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First Gameplay Footage of Infinity Blade: Dun... 18 May 2012, 5:57 pm
Check out the first gameplay footage of Infinity Blade: Dungeons....
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Apple patents multi-point camera focusing sys... 19 May 2012, 7:35 am
Apple was awarded a patent on Thursday for a multi-point focusing system that integrates with devices capable of multitouch input, possibly pointing to future use of the technology in a next-generatio......
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Sprint offers $100 trade-in credit for iPhone... 18 May 2012, 11:53 pm
In an effort to drum up subscribership and advertise its unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S, Sprint revealed on Friday that it will begin offering a $100 credit to any customer who trades in an iPh......
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iOS warning messages hint at 3G support for A... 18 May 2012, 7:44 pm
Warnings contained in the latest version of iOS suggest that Apple plans to bring support for 3G wireless data connections to its FaceTime video chat feature.
When a FaceTime call is active over Wi......
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Motorola & RIM propose nano-SIM compromis... 18 May 2012, 11:49 am
A new design concept for a next-generation, smaller "nano-SIM" card has been submitted by Motorola and RIM, which tweaks a design originally pushed by Apple.
The new nano-SIM design, according to T......
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2012 iPhone to feature larger-display design ... 18 May 2012, 1:17 am
Apple is set to introduce a new iPhone with a larger screen and an overhauled design that late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs "worked closely on" before he died, according to a new report.
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Apple to gain ownership of iphone5.com domain 17 May 2012, 1:30 pm
The World Intellectual Property Organization has sided with Apple in a dispute over the iphone5.com domain name, and ownership is expected to be transferred to Apple.
The WIPO website recently upda......
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Verizon to kill unlimited data plans in trans... 16 May 2012, 9:10 pm
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo announced on Wednesday that the company will discontinue existing unlimited data plans when users move to the carrier's faster 4G LTE network, pushing current 3G subscribers to......
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Sprint won't profit from carrying Apple's iPh... 16 May 2012, 3:55 pm
Sprint's CEO views his company's up front payment to offer the iPhone as a long-term investment that won't see any returns until 2015.
Sprint is estimated to spend $15.5 billion on the iPhone over ......
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4" screens for Apple's next iPhone will ... 16 May 2012, 2:31 pm
A trio of screen suppliers are reportedly gearing up to begin production of 4-inch displays for Apple's next iPhone as soon as next month, putting the device on track for a fall launch.
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Apple grows to 7.9% of all mobile phones sold... 16 May 2012, 12:58 pm
Though it only sells smartphones, Apple represents nearly 8 percent of all worldwide mobile phone sales, making it the third-largest handset maker.
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Woman Returns Lost iPhone, Is Rewarded with a... 18 May 2012, 11:40 pm
Losing an iPhone is the absolute worst. The inconvenience, the expense... Just terrible. So, when a good samaritan gets in touch to let you know she's found your phone, the appropriate response ought to be gushing, gurgling gratitude. Right? More »
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What if the iPhone Was Responsible for the Ev... 18 May 2012, 9:20 pm
If the iPhone was the catalyst for human evolution, it probably would have looked something like this 2001-inspired iPhone dock, which combines Lego, Apple and Stanley Kubrick in a single, glorious entity. Consider it your alpha and omega, [Reddit via Wired Design] More »
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Apple FaceTime Over 3G Seems Closer Than Ever 18 May 2012, 6:41 pm
With my loved ones long away from me, I have missed the ability to use my iPhone's FaceTime over 3G a few times. Even if the quality would have been bad. Well, it seems that Apple is really getting ready for it, according to this screenshot that just appeared in iOS 5.1.1. More »
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Bloomberg: Steve Jobs Was Closely Involved Wi... 18 May 2012, 9:14 am
First the Wall Street Journal said the next iPhone will have a four-inch screen, then Reuters agreed, and now Bloomberg's sources are saying the same thing. Bloomberg are also reporting, however, that Steve Jobs was closely involved with the design process. More »
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Portable Drumpad Saves You From Smashing Your... 17 May 2012, 11:20 pm
There's no shortage of drumming apps and games for the iPhone and iPad, but who wants to risk damaging their device's display during an epic drum solo? That has to be the reason Dream Cheeky created this compact iDrum kit that lets you bang away without breaking your touchscreen toys. More »
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This Waterproof iPhone Case Is So Thin You Ca... 17 May 2012, 8:40 pm
Well, this is flat out amazing. Most waterproof cases for phones are bulky monstrosities that keep water out, but make it really difficult to use the device it's protecting. Not the Case Marine. At just 0.25mm thick, you can actually use it with another case on top. More »
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Reuters: Yep, iPhone 5 Will Be Bigger 17 May 2012, 12:44 pm
Yesterday the Wall Street Journal reported that it expects the next iPhone to pack a screen measuring at least four inches. Now, Reuters is joining the party, reporting that its own sources are confident that the phone's screen will measure four inches diagonal exactly. More »
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New Forensics Tool Can Slurp a Phone's Data v... 17 May 2012, 11:20 am
The police don't even need to touch your phone anymore to know how you've been using it. A new off-the-shelf forensics tool lets cops retrieve all the data they want from your iPhone by accessing its contents through iCloud. More »
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Apple's Defense of Siri in Class-Action Lawsu... 16 May 2012, 2:10 pm
Back in March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit over Siri being dumb and bad. Which, well—yeah, pretty much. But instead of rushing to the defense of its prized new software, Apple has run out a defense of, basically, "No, YOU ARE." More »
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WSJ: The Next iPhone Will Have at Least a 4-I... 16 May 2012, 10:49 am
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the next iPhone will have a display which measures "at least 4 inches diagonally." Quoting sources familiar with Apple's supply chain, they also suggest that production of the device is due to commence next month. More »
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Facebook Pages Manager app, HTC phones skirt ... 17 May 2012, 12:45 pm
Facebook has announced a new app for iPhone users called Pages Manager. The new app allows you to manage any pages for companies or people that you may have and apparently looks a lot like normal Facebook app with more specific tools for page management. HTC smartphones in the United States are apparently circumventing Apple [...]...
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HAND Stylus on Kickstarter, larger screen for... 16 May 2012, 12:45 pm
A cool stylus has hit Kickstarter that will work with the iPad, iPhone, and other capacitive touchscreen devices. The stylus is called the HAND Stylus and features a cool retractable tip that is replaceable. So far the stylus is raised about three times the money it needed to come to market. The new rumor has [...]...
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Apple tweaks Siri search, iPhone 5 concept ar... 15 May 2012, 12:39 pm
If you picked up your iPhone in the past and asked Siri was the best smartphone ever, the search results pulled up the Nokia Lumia 900 based on consumer reviews. It may come as no surprise that Apple tweaked those results and Nokia’s smart phone isn’t listed as a result any longer and Nokia is [...]...
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iOS 5.1.x untethered jailbreak, iPhone keyboa... 14 May 2012, 12:11 pm
If you are anxiously waiting for the untethered iOS 5.1.x jailbreak to land, the developer says it’s coming in a few weeks. The jailbreak will work with any iOS device running 5.1.1 except ATV3 devices and support for that may come eventually. The iPhone could gain one of the key BlackBerry 10 features before the [...]...
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FreedomPop WiMax case, facial recognition pat... 11 May 2012, 11:58 am
A company called FreedomPop has a new case for the iPhone that has integrated WiFi. The idea is by putting the case on your phone you can have access to 4G speeds. The case sells for $99 and includes 1 GB of free monthly data. An Apple patent surfaced that hints at the future of [...]...
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CoPilot GPS free, Google+ iOS update, TU Me a... 10 May 2012, 12:57 pm
If you’re looking for a free navigation at the iPhone you might want to check out CoPilot GPS. The app is now available for free with a couple caveats, one is it doesn’t do turn by turn directions, and the second is you can only get maps of one country. The Google+ app for iOS [...]...
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Fuel cell charger, Bracketron MetalDock, Blue... 9 May 2012, 12:29 pm
If you need to be able to charge your iPhone or other device away from an outlet for days at a time the new product is coming to Brookstone this year that will do the deed. The product is a small fuel cell charger uses cartridges lighter fluid inside to generate power for weeks at [...]...
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Amtrak using iPhones, ATH-ANC9 headphones, Po... 8 May 2012, 1:11 pm
Amtrak is now using the iPhone on some routes is a mobile ticket scanner. The system also allows riders to get the ticket barcode on a smartphone. Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 headphones have launched canceling noise in three different levels. The headphones also have an integrated remote and microphone for use with the iPhone. Polaroid is showing [...]...
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Bad repairs led to iPhone smoke, Facebook upd... 7 May 2012, 12:59 pm
In November 2011, a passenger on a Qantas flight and his iPhone started smoking just as the plane landed. The report is in on the cause of that iPhone fire in faulty repairs are being blamed. Facebook has updated its iOS and Android Messenger apps. The update brings the ability for people you message to [...]...
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OpenStreetMap in iPhoto and B&W P3 headphones 4 May 2012, 1:05 pm
Apple has confirmed that iPhoto for iOS is now using OpenStreetMap rather than Google Maps. Several companies have been moving away from Google Maps and other services recently. Apple has now acknowledged the use of OpenStreetMap in the credits for iPhoto. Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled a new set of headphones that includes a cord [...]...
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Book Review – Buttonless 12 March 2012, 3:09 pm
Mobile gaming is still a relatively new industry, and has yet to reach the same level of mainstream acceptance as console or arcade gaming, therefore finding good books on the subject isn’t all that easy. Sure, there’s plenty of information…
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All the Latest Apple Facts and Figures Report... 8 March 2012, 2:23 pm
Apple loves sharing its facts and figures, and yesterday’s new iPad event was no different to past gatherings, as CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at the Yerba Buena Center and told everyone just how well it’s doing.
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The New iPad: All the Features, Specs and Det... 8 March 2012, 1:45 pm
As expected, Apple has revealed a new iPad model, and it’s even more impressive than the two which preceded it. However, proving once again that Apple rumors aren’t always correct, instead of calling it the iPad 3 or iPad HD,…
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iPhone/iPad App Review – Retro Racing 27 February 2012, 9:11 pm
Retro Racing was featured in our recent rundown of forthcoming interesting retro games, and comes from the same developer as Qwak, the excellent iOS platform game that still impresses today.
While Qwak was an Amiga conversion,…
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Battle Squadron ONE Drops in Price, Plus New ... 15 February 2012, 3:52 pm
If you’ve not already sampled the retro delights of Battle Squadron, and want to give it a try without buying the full version, Cope-Com has been thinking about you, and has come up with a great universal iPhone/iPad ...
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iCade 8-Bitty Retro Controller Coming Soon 13 February 2012, 9:44 pm
ThinkGeek’s iCade series of gaming peripherals for the iPhone and iPad was extended during CES 2012, but the company hadn’t shown off it’s entire range of new products for the year, as this week at the New York…
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Top Ten iPhone and iPad Apps Released This We... 10 February 2012, 5:51 pm
Looking for a new app this weekend? Here are ten great new apps for the iPhone and iPad that you may want to check out!
Tweetbot for iPad.
The best iPhone Twitter client gets an iPad version, and rapidly becomes…
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DoDonPachi Blissful Death Out Now, Will It Be... 9 February 2012, 3:23 pm
The latest from bullet hell shooter specialists Cave has arrived today, DonDonPachi Blissful Death. The game is an iOS port of the arcade version, and comes with four levels of difficulty, Game Center and OpenFeint compatibility, massive weaponry and three…
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Five of the Best and Funniest Spoof Siri Vide... 6 February 2012, 2:30 pm
Siri, the virtual assistant introduced with iOS 5 and exclusive to the iPhone 4S, has already become a household name. This is not only due to the iPhone’s huge success and its mainstream acceptance, but also for videos like the…
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Top Ten iPhone and iPad Apps Released This We... 3 February 2012, 6:03 pm
Looking for a new app this weekend? Here are ten great new apps for the iPhone and iPad that you may want to check out!
Remarks.
Make notes, annotate PDFs and sketch out ideas with this iPad app, where documents…
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iPhone 5 Expected to Fire Up Mobile Market - ... 19 May 2012, 8:06 pm
The Mac ObserveriPhone 5 Expected to Fire Up Mobile MarketPCWorldBy Karen Haslam, Macworld-UK Worldwide sales of mobile phones saw a 2 percent decline from the first quarter of 2011 due to a slowdown in demand from the Asia/Pacific region, but the launch of the Apple iPhone 5 will help drive a stronger second half ...MacOS KenDensed: Killing Off Unlimited Data & Big iPhone RumorsThe Mac ObserverThe Telstra IPhone 4: Fast, Efficient and AffordableThe Online Zamboanga TimesCan't Wait For i...
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iPhone 5: 4-Inch Screen Favors HTC Evo 4G LTE... 19 May 2012, 6:24 pm
GamenguideiPhone 5: 4-Inch Screen Favors HTC Evo 4G LTE, One X Custom DelaysGamenguideDelays for HTC's Evo 4G LTE and One X Smartphones may just be what Apple needs to further prepare the launch of the iPhone 5. According to reports, both HTC Smartphones were held by US Customs due to patent infringements with Apple.and more »...
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The ugly truth behind iPhone 5 screen & d... 19 May 2012, 4:21 pm
Phones ReviewThe ugly truth behind iPhone 5 screen & designPhones ReviewThe next smartphone instalment via Apple is the so-called iPhone 5, and this got us wondering a little about the new screen size and change of design. We say that this is the ugly truth behind iPhone 5 screen & design, which is a little harsh but ...iPhone 5 will be the last model that was designed by Steve Jobs as Apple ...Daily MailiPhone 5 rumoured to have 4-inch displayTechworld.comiPhone all set to get a bigger ...
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Iphone Game Hunters Recently Communicating Us... 19 May 2012, 4:05 pm
Iphone Game Hunters Recently Communicating Using Chatwing's Free Chat WidgetSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)Chatwing is now a hang-out spot of Iphone game hunters from different parts of the world. This free chat box has helped a lot of people improve their online communication standards. Chatwing is also straightforward and very easy to use.and more »...
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Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games -... 19 May 2012, 9:21 am
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games - LostWinds 2, Penny TimePocket Gamerby James Gilmour Every week, Pocket Gamer sister site iPhone Quality Index (iPhone Qi) highlights the newest games to make a critical splash in the cool, seductive waters of the iPhone pool. Grabbing scores and opinions from all corners of the web, ...and more »...
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WWDC 2012 Rumours: iPhone 5, iOS 6, OS X Moun... 18 May 2012, 10:27 pm
IBTimes.co.ukWWDC 2012 Rumours: iPhone 5, iOS 6, OS X Mountain Lion & Macbook ProT3Find out about all-things iPhone 5, iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion-related The Californian company's World Wide Developers Conference is set to take place between June 11 and 14, an annual event used to showcase the firm's new software and technologies, ...Update!!Fast Unlock/Jailbreak iPhone 4/4S iOS 5.1.1 available right now todaySoompiLatest Unlock and Jailbreak for iPhone 4/4S/3Gs/iOS 5.1.1 is Availa...
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Windows Phone edging out iPhone in China, say... 18 May 2012, 1:53 pm
TechRadar UKWindows Phone edging out iPhone in China, says MicrosoftCNETWindows Phone has inched past the iPhone at ekeing out market share in the lucrative Chinese market. by Lance Whitney May 18, 2012 6:49 AM PDT Follow @lancewhit Windows Phone is making a dent in China after only two months. Is Windows Phone starting to ...Microsoft: Windows Phone inching past iPhone in ChinaTechRadar UKWindows Phone Beats iPhone In ChinaRedOrbitWindows Phone Wins Over iPhone Sales In China; Top 5 WP7 Brands ...
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New iPhone 5 dates & 4-inch rumors all-bu... 18 May 2012, 11:36 am
TechRadar UKNew iPhone 5 dates & 4-inch rumors all-but confirmedComputerworld (blog)The new iPhone 5 dates are basically now known. And the rumors of a larger, 4-inch screen are all-but confirmed. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), of course, ain't sayin' nuffin'. In IT Blogwatch, when no less of an organ than the WSJ says it, bloggers sit up and ...The iPhone with a 4in screen could look like thisPC AdvisorBest Buy drops iPhone 4 price to $50TechRadar UKSteve Jobs' death clears way for ru...
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Boot up: web v apps, Google v France, the iPh... 18 May 2012, 7:30 am
The Guardian (blog)Boot up: web v apps, Google v France, the iPhone sales puzzle, how Facebook ...The Guardian (blog)This is very different to the global picture: Android is outselling iPhone by more than 2:1 on a global basis. But in the USA, Apple is massively outselling Android. That has obvious implications for where (mainly US-based) developers should be placing ...Best iPad, iPhone apps for children: Toca BocaPC AdvisorApple, the iPhone, and the future of healthcareComputerworld (blog)Vert...
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China Mobile 'in talks' with Apple to offer i... 17 May 2012, 10:19 am
TechWeekEurope UKChina Mobile 'in talks' with Apple to offer iPhoneBBC NewsThe world's biggest mobile phone network, China Mobile, could soon offer its customers Apple's iPhone. The Chinese carrier's chairman has confirmed the two firms are in talks. Compatibility issues between the iPhone and China Mobile's 3G network mean ...iPhone could be offered by China MobileMazuma MobileChina Mobile Could Soon Get The iPhoneITProPortalChina Mobile in talks with Apple for iPhoneReu...
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MacStories looks at four years of the App Sto... 18 May 2012, 8:45 pm
It's been almost four years since Apple debuted its App Store platform for iOS (and then the Mac), and MacStories has an in-depth look back at that time. In just four short years, Apple has gone from saying that all we'd need on iOS are web apps, to a millions of dollars a year industry that supports almost half a million jobs. Needless to say, that's phenomenal growth.
But what's most interesting about the growth of the App Store is how the apps themselves have changed. MacStories writes...
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Sprint to offer $100 towards iPhone 4S upon t... 18 May 2012, 2:00 pm
Sprint wants customers to buy the iPhone 4S and is offering a US$100 credit for the 4S to anyone who brings in an older iPhone as a trade. Details of this trade-in offer was published by TechnoBuffalo, who received it from a trusted source. This offer is supposedly available to both new and existing customers who agree to a new two-year contract and will last until June 30.Sprint to offer $100 towards iPhone 4S upon trade-in originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, ...
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iRig Mix out now, impresses with size and fea... 17 May 2012, 11:00 pm
IK Multimedia's iRig Mix mixer has finally arrived in stores, and it's just as impressive now as it was back when we saw it in action at CES this year. The mixer is sturdy and impressively small, and it has hookups for two different sources, including two iOS devices or any other stereo input source, as well as an extra mic/instrument input. Those sounds can then be mixed together, balanced, or tweaked with EQ, and sent out to a headphone jack on the bottom, and a stereo RCA output on the t...
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Daily iPhone App: Amoebattle does RTS right 17 May 2012, 7:00 pm
Most takes on real-time strategy for the App Store have to corrupt the form in some way, yet some still turn out well (see Total War Battles for a a great RTS game that takes a different turn). But Amoebattle impressively does RTS as you expect it. You choose units, send them around exploring, and tap to attack or move through the fog of war in real-time.
There are nine different unit types to be discovered during the campaign, and each has its own attributes and abilities. The graphics a...
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Time Warner Cable, Viacom settle dispute over... 17 May 2012, 6:30 pm
Time Warner Cable and Viacom announced in a joint press release that the two companies have resolved their disagreement over video streaming to mobile devices. Details of the settlement were not announced.
The new-found friendliness means Viacom shows like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will be available to Time Warner Cable subscribers who watch TV via the TWC TV app. The additional channels should be added in the next few weeks. Customers can download The TWC TV app from the iOS App Stor...
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Report: Americans have 28 percent more mobile... 17 May 2012, 5:00 pm
If it feels like you not only have more apps on your iPhone, but that you're spending more time in those apps, then you should congratulate yourself on being as savvy as pollster Nielsen. According to a report from the organization, the number of apps on the average smartphone increased from 32 to 41 -- a jump of 28 percent -- over the past year.
As you can see from the Nielsen infographic at the top of this post, the percentage of time spent by smartphone owners in apps rather than on th...
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Dan Hesse certain the iPhone will be profitab... 17 May 2012, 2:00 pm
Sprint's CEO Dan Hesse signed an estimated US$15.5 billion deal with Apple to carry the iPhone. After a less than stellar quarterly performance, the CEO is trying to quell shareholder discontent by publicly defending his decision, says a report in AllThingsD.
Speaking at an annual shareholders meeting, Hesse assured investors that "carrying the iPhone will be quite profitable." Customers will join Sprint to get the iPhone on an unlimited plan and will stay because most people who buy the ...
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Verizon Wireless to transition grandfathered ... 17 May 2012, 1:05 pm
Speaking at a J.P. Morgan Conference, Verizon Wireless CFO Fran Shammo revealed that the carrier plans to transition its grandfathered customers off their unlimited data plans, says a report in Fierce Wireless. Shammo confirmed that, starting this summer, customers moving from a 3G phone with an unlimited plan to a 4G handset will be required to drop the unlimited plan and sign up for a shared family data plan.
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Hello iPhoto for iPad & iPhone is an amaz... 16 May 2012, 9:00 pm
If there's one thing about iPhoto for iPad and iPhone that I've never been too happy with, it's that the apps aren't exactly self-explanatory and Apple doesn't provide much in terms of an onboard guided tour. Long-time Apple developer and publisher Saied Ghaffari has just published a new iBook titled Hello iPhoto for iPad & iPhone (US$1.99) that provides a unique way of learning the tricks of iPhoto for your iOS device.
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How to distribute Kickstarter apps: Ask Apple 16 May 2012, 7:45 pm
Republique is an upcoming iOS title that's made a lot of noise by getting funded on Kickstarter recently, to the tune of half a million dollars, but I've had one nagging question about it: How exactly are they going to distribute the app to all of their backers? The most obvious solution would be to put a password gate inside of an app, but Apple doesn't allow that. If you have to lock content in your app, then you're clearly selling it outside of the App Store, which means you're dodging A...
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Recently Reviewed: Vanquish, CataGugl, AstroR... 15 October 2010, 1:38 am
Ryan reviews a bunch of iPhone games he's tried over the last 2 months.<p><a href="http://www.iphonenewsblog.com/2010/10/recently-reviewed-hybrid-catag.php">Continue reading...</a></p>...
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iPhone / iPad App Picks of the Week 30 September 2010, 5:46 pm
Some of my picks of the week!Arcade Action with Geometry Wars - $.99 for a limited time! Has the look of classic Tempest on steroids. Very challenging! [iTunes link]Just in time for Halloween! Monster Mayhem - FREE for a limited......
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Apple Releases iOS 4.0.2 - Fixes Jailbrakeme.... 11 August 2010, 8:00 pm
Apple today released an iOS update to fix a PDF vulnerability that could allow an exploit to take over any iOS device. Hackers were able to exploit this vulnerability and jailbreak your phone via the website jailbreakme.com. Also available for......
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Pioneer Duo Series XW-NAC3-K iPod/iPhone Dock... 9 August 2010, 9:08 am
I'm sitting in my room, writing this review while listening to an internet radio jazz station on Pioneer's new Electronics Duo Series XW-NAC3-K Docking Station for iPod. The NAC3, for short, doesn't just look great, it sounds great too....<p><a href="http://www.iphonenewsblog.com/2010/08/pioneer-duo-series-xw-nac3-k-iphone-docking-station.php">Continue reading...</a></p>...
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iOS 4.1 beta 3 drops Game Center support for ... 4 August 2010, 3:43 pm
Looks like game center won't be compatible with the iPhone 3G and Apple's second generation iPod touch, or at least it seems this will be the outcome if folks who have the latest beta of iOS 4.1 are correct. iOS......
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iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual 2 August 2010, 5:55 am
I've been hoping to learn a little iPhone 4 development for a while now, and this summer I planned to try my hand at learning how to use the iPhone SDK and Objective C. The trouble is, I knew...<p><a href="http://www.iphonenewsblog.com/2010/08/iphone-app-development-the-missing-manual.php">Continue reading...</a></p>...
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OpenAppMkt - iPhone-Optimized Web Apps Galler... 30 July 2010, 4:06 pm
Found this via DaringFireball: An iPhone-optimized web apps gallery called OpenAppMkt. Works just like Apple's App Store once you add it as a bookmark on your home screen. Lots of cool webapps to try out too!Link: OpenAppMkt......
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iPhone Antenna Humor 30 July 2010, 3:37 pm
iPhoneNewsBlog reader Shad Martin sent us links to some funny YouTube videos he created detailing how to overcome the iPhone Antenna. Thanks Shad! See more here: Foam Float How to Hold Your iPhone 4......
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Having Problems with Your iPhone 3G and iOS4? 29 July 2010, 3:53 pm
iPhone 3G users who are experiencing sluggish performance and even overheating when using their device with iOS4 will be happy to know that Apple is investigating the cause of the issue.According to Wall Street Journal Blog Digits, a company spokeswoman......
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Apple's Free Bumpers Start Arriving 28 July 2010, 3:34 pm
Users have been reporting that their free Apple Bumpers have been arriving over at MacRumors. I opted for the Incase iPhone 4 case instead of the black Apple bumper, and those don't look like they'll be shipping for another month......
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Physics Puzzler 'Feed Me Oil' Free for Today ... 17 May 2012, 6:38 pm
Our sister-site TouchArcade notes that Chillingo's excellent physics puzzler Feed Me Oil is free today for both the iPhone and iPad. It's normally $0.99 for iPhone and $1.99 for iPad. Feed Me Oil is something of a mix between World of Goo and Where's My Water?.
Every level features two things: A spigot where oil shoots from, and an area (usually designed as a mouth of a strange creature) where you've got to get the oil to. Completing each level involves getting the oil from the spigot t...
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Comcast Dropping 250GB Data Cap In Favor of &... 17 May 2012, 5:26 pm
Several years ago, Comcast began instituting bandwidth caps of 250GB per month on its residential customers. In 2008, this was plenty for most customers, but with the advent of streaming video services like Netflix, Hulu, WatchESPN and others, some users have been concerned about whether the 250GB cap was sufficient for their needs.
Today, Comcast has announced it is revamping its cap system, instituting larger caps with the ability for customers to purchase additional gigabytes in blocks.
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China Mobile Again Confirms iPhone Talks with... 16 May 2012, 1:26 pm
Reuters reports that China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua has once again publicly stated that the world's largest mobile phone carrier is engaged in talks with Apple about offering the iPhone to its customers."We've been actively talking to Apple on how we can cooperate," China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua, who assumed the post in March, told a shareholders meeting. "I can't give you too many details, but I'd like to repeat that both sides do hope to boost our cooperation," Xi added after the meeting.Ch...
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In Lawsuit Over Siri, Apple Says the Technolo... 15 May 2012, 6:29 pm
Apple has filed a motion to dismiss in a case filed by customers over alleged misleading advertising depicting the Siri technology in the iPhone 4S. The lawsuit, filed in March, alleges that Apple's advertising of Siri doesn't reflect real-world usage. When asked for directions or to locate a store, "Siri either did not understand what Plaintiff was asking, or, after a very long wait time, responded with the wrong answer."
In a motion to dismiss (via Scribd), Apple attempts to shoot down the P...
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iPhone a 'Game Changer' for Customer Satisfac... 15 May 2012, 5:44 pm
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) today released its latest rankings of customer satisfaction in the United States for mobile phones and a number of products and services, with the new mobile phone rankings being expanded to include Apple, Research in Motion, LG, and HTC for the first time.
In its first appearance in the rankings, Apple easily topped the list with a score of 83, outdistancing Nokia, LG, and HTC in a tie for second place at 75. Apple's performance marks the fir...
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Google Chrome Browser Coming to iOS? 15 May 2012, 3:57 pm
Business Insider reports on a new research note from Macquarie analyst Ben Schacter, who claims that Google is working to bring a version of its Chrome browser to iOS devices. According to the report, Apple "may already be reviewing" the app, which could debut before the end of the quarter.
Google Chrome browser for Android
Google currently splits ad revenue share with Apple for Google searches performed through Safari, a deal that currently sees Google paying Apple roughly $1 billion...
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Book Pricing Lawsuit Reveals More Details of ... 14 May 2012, 9:04 pm
Seventeen more states have joined the antitrust lawsuit against Apple and several book publishing houses over the pricing of ebooks. Perhaps more interesting are certain details released in the latest filing that were previously redacted, including one from Steve Jobs. Portions of this email have been seen before, but this is the first chance the public has had to see a major negotiation written by the former CEO.
As reported by PaidContent, Steve Jobs became directly involved in the pricing ne...
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Time Warner Cable CEO Hasn't Heard of Apple's... 14 May 2012, 6:13 pm
AirPlay is a technology that seamlessly moves audio and video from device to device in the Apple ecosystem. It's built into the iPhone, iPad, and -- most importantly -- the Apple TV set-top box. Among other things, AirPlay can be used to send video from iPhone apps like YouTube, MLB.tv, or WatchESPN to the AppleTV.
Apple hasn't advertised AirPlay as strongly as some other features, like the iPhone 4S's Siri, though it did run a television ad after the iPhone 4 was introduced in 2011. That said...
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Sparrow for iPhone Adds Swipe Navigation and ... 14 May 2012, 2:22 pm
Sparrow today announced that its iPhone mail app [App Store] has been updated to version 1.2, bringing several new features including swipe navigation between messages and new support for composing in landscape orientation.New features:
- Navigate between messages by swiping up and down
- Landscape composing
- Edit and create label/folder
- Localization in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Russian, ChineseSparrow also provided an update on its efforts...
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'Amazing Alex' is Rovio's 'Angry Birds' Follo... 11 May 2012, 5:42 pm
Finnish game studio Rovio has begun to drop hints about its next game -- and its first outside the Angry Birdiverse. Amazing Alex will be based on the game Casey's Contraptions, which Rovio recently acquired.
Rovio CEO Mikael Hed told a Finnish TV channel that the game will focus on Alex, "a curious young boy who loves to build things." The Next Web quotes Ville Jeijari, Rovio's VP of franchise development:
The "gameplay is a perfect fit in our arsenal with its approachable, fun and highly a...
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iPhone 5 rumoured to have 4-inch display 19 May 2012, 7:57 am
The next iPhone, which may or not be called iPhone 5, will have a 4-inch screen according to several unidentified sources cited in news stories this week....
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iPhone 5 rumour roll up for the week ending M... 19 May 2012, 2:14 am
Perhaps the Next iPhone won't be called iPhone 5 but the Zombie iPhone, in honor of the new spate of rumors that the late Steve Jobs is still with us in a sense, as the chief designer of the upcoming handset....
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iPhone 5 rumours for the week ending May 18 19 May 2012, 12:44 am
Perhaps the Next iPhone won't be called iPhone 5 but the Zombie iPhone, in honor of the new spate of rumors that the late Steve Jobs is still with us in a sense, as the chief designer of the upcoming handset....
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Claims of Larger iPhone 5 Persist 18 May 2012, 11:34 pm
The unsupported conviction or hope that Apple will refresh the iPhone with a 4-inch screen has burned brightly for more than a year....
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Sprint aggressively promotes iPhone 4S unlimi... 18 May 2012, 9:59 pm
A $100-off iPhone 4S greets you when you trade in another carrier's iPhone for Sprint's, a thinly veiled attack on Verizon. Originally posted at News - Mobile...
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iPhone 5 rumors for the week ending May 18 18 May 2012, 7:59 pm
Perhaps the Next iPhone won't be called iPhone 5 but the Zombie iPhone, in honor of the new spate of rumors that the late Steve Jobs is still with us in a sense, as the chief designer of the upcoming handset....
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iPhone 5: Reports of New Design 18 May 2012, 2:24 pm
And the next iPhone chatter keeps on rolling. Over the last week the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Bloomberg have reported that the next iPhone will have a bigger screen. As previously reported by others, the WSJ and Reuters agree that the display will measure......
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iPhone 5 Rumor: Steve Jobs Heavily Involved I... 18 May 2012, 2:14 pm
Reports of an iPhone redesign continue to roll in. On Wednesday we received word that sources had confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that the iPhone will be getting a 4-inch display, to be manufactured by LG, Sharp, and Japan …...
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AnyMP4 iPhone Video Converter -- Professional... 18 May 2012, 1:10 pm
BEIJING, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Specially designed for iPhone enthusiasts for enjoying high-quality videos without limitations, AnyMP4 has released iPhone Video Converter to help users convert ......
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The New iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup 18 May 2012, 12:13 pm
Over the past few weeks there?s been an increase in the volume of chatter related to the next iPhone, be it called the iPhone 5 or the new iPhone. Let?s take a trip through the blizzard of rumors to see if we can tease any useful information out from these rumors and speculation. What we ......
