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… … [visit...
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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: … [visit site...
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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: … [visit site to read more]...
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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 Releases Update to OS X Mountain Lion D... 16 May 2012, 8:40 pm
Apple has released another update to OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3....
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Facebook Releases New 'Pages Manager' App for... 16 May 2012, 8:35 pm
Facebook has released a new 'Pages Manager' application for the iPhone....
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Google Releases Schemer App for iPhone 16 May 2012, 8:18 pm
Google has released Schemer for iPhone, an app that helps you start doing more awesome stuff....
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A Look at a Year of Change and Growth in U.S.... 16 May 2012, 8:07 pm
Nielsen looks at the state of smartphones over the past year....
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The Loop is a $19.99 Watch Band for the iPod ... 16 May 2012, 7:33 pm
The Loop is a one-piece silicone watch band that seamlessly integrates with the sixth & seventh generation iPod Nano....
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Flipboard Gets SoundCloud and Readability Int... 16 May 2012, 7:22 pm
Flipboard has been updated with SoundCloud and Readability integration....
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Android Fragmentation Visualized [Charts] 16 May 2012, 7:18 pm
OpenSignalMaps has posted a series of charts visualizing just how bad Android fragmentation really is....
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Verizon Will Force Customers Switching to LTE... 16 May 2012, 6:39 pm
Verizon plans to force grandfathered customers off their unlimited data plan when they make the switch to LTE....
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Display Panels Needed for Retina Display MacB... 16 May 2012, 6:22 pm
The high resolution display panels needed for a Retina Display MacBook will add $100 to Apple's cost per device....
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Apple is Running Out of Cat Names for OS X [C... 16 May 2012, 5:35 pm
Check out this chart that shows Apple's use of cool cat names for OS X....
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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.
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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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Apple ordering screens sized at least 4"... 16 May 2012, 11:28 am
Apple has begun placing orders for a new, larger screen that will measure at least four inches diagonally, according to a new report.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the next iPh......
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Apple argues plaintiffs are too vague in clas... 16 May 2012, 8:00 am
Apple has filed a motion to dismiss a set of class-action lawsuits, which accuse the company of falsely advertising its Siri voice assistant feature for the iPhone 4S, under the grounds that the plain......
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China Mobile 'actively talking' to Apple abou... 16 May 2012, 6:35 am
China Mobile revealed on Wednesday that it is in ongoing negotiations with Apple to bring the iPhone to its network.
Chairman Xi Guohua said during a shareholders meeting that the company is "activ......
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Google working on Chrome Web browser for iOS ... 15 May 2012, 1:47 pm
Google is said to be planning to compete with Apple's own Safari by releasing a version of its Chrome Web browser for iOS devices.
The launch of Chrome for iOS on the App Store could be as soon as ......
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iPhone orders 'significantly' reduced as Appl... 15 May 2012, 12:23 pm
Apple has begun drawing down build plans for its current iPhone models, as sales begin to ease in anticipation of a new sixth-generation model expected to launch later this year.
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Apple to launch photo sharing functionality i... 14 May 2012, 4:57 pm
Apple is expected to upgrade its iCloud service with new photo sharing functionality at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, according to a new report.
The new features will be anno......
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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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Your Favorite Magazines Are Coming to the iPh... 15 May 2012, 1:30 pm
Adobe's Digital Publishing Suite powers some of the biggest magazines, including Wired and the New Yorker. Their latest iteration of the software brings some powerful new features—like alternative layouts—which means that it's now possible to build a one-size-fits all digital magazine that works on the iPad and iPhone alike. The first to take advantage of this? The New Yorker. More »
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There's Not an App for That: When Will Our Sm... 15 May 2012, 2:00 am
Over the weekend, I flew to LA to attend the wedding of my mother's cousin, a beautiful ceremony, right on the ocean, at a hotel in Santa Monica called Shutters. Vows were exchanged and champagne flowed and as soon as we were seated inside for dinner, I was hit with a world of ridiculous. More »
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Use This iPhone Case and Your iPhone Will Be ... 15 May 2012, 12:20 am
Though we still prefer to stay naked when it comes to the iPhone, here's a pretty solid alternative for those people paranoid of shattering the fragile beauty that is the iPhone: Cellhelmet. It's a case that not only protects your iPhone but will also pay for a replacement iPhone if your iPhone breaks. More »
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Etiquette: Don't Text If You're Co-Hosting SN... 14 May 2012, 11:00 pm
Ok, Usher. Come on dude. You're co-hosting SNL. I know like 3.5 million people follow you on Twitter, but seriously. At least wait until the tapes are done rolling to check your iPhone. Because you're in serious violation of common sense etiquette. More »
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iPhone Unlock Screen Business Cards: Swipe to... 11 May 2012, 4:00 pm
There's nothing quite like a first impression, is there? That one chance to announce that hey, this is me. Do you present yourself as funny? Kind? Knowing? Blasé? Or maybe just as the special kind of idiot who thinks these iPhone unlock screen business cards are a swell idea. More »
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Siri Doesn't Think the iPhone Is the Best Sma... 11 May 2012, 1:40 pm
Time to add another to the long list of Siri's ailments: self-loathing. Because when you ask your iPhone's robot lady butler what the "best smartphone ever" is, she opts for a direct competitor. Personal assistants say the darndst things! More »
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SynchroCam Tethers Your iOS Devices to Make M... 11 May 2012, 2:00 am
Ok, so packing two cameras onto a single phone to snap 3D pictures was kind of a bad idea. But what if you could just double the phone-count and do the same? The new SynchroCam app does just that. More »
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Right Angle iPhone Dock Is a Beautifully Unob... 8 May 2012, 3:00 pm
Yet another device that smartphones, like the iPhone, have made obsolete are alarm clocks. The only minor issue being that you need some way to prop them up to check the time, and Bracketron's MetalDock does exactly that, with style. More »
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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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Pop Video projector, Apple’s Forstall sells... 3 May 2012, 1:01 pm
The Pop Video projector is an accessory for the iPhone that attaches to the smartphone using the docking connector. The projector then able to throw images from the iPhone out onto a wall or other surface in qHD resolution and costs $99. Apple senior VP for iOS sold off over 64,000 shares of stock he [...]...
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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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Google Chrome heading to iPhone: report - Syd... 16 May 2012, 10:08 pm
Mobile & AppsGoogle Chrome heading to iPhone: reportSydney Morning HeraldLOS ANGELES: Google Chrome is coming to the iPhone, or at least that's what one group of analysts say. Macquarie Equities Research sent out an email titled "The Browser Wars Part Deux; Google Chrome Browser for iOS is Coming," saying Google's browser, ...Google Chrome Coming to iPhone and iPad: ReportMobile & AppsGoogle Chrome Heading To iPhone, Analysts PredictGadget Helpline (blog)Analyst says Google Chr...
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Biz Break: Facebook's IPO, Apple's iPhone and... 16 May 2012, 10:02 pm
Biz Break: Facebook's IPO, Apple's iPhone and Google's search results all may ...San Jose Mercury News(AP Photo/dapd, Timur Emek) Today: Facebook upsizes its IPO, Apple (AAPL) reportedly will make the iPhone bigger, and Google (GOOG) will offer more in its search results. Another day closer to Facebook's initial public offering, another updated filing ...and more »...
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IPhone Won't Be Profitable for Sprint Until '... 16 May 2012, 6:26 pm
DailyTechIPhone Won't Be Profitable for Sprint Until '15, Early Upgrades Ending June 1DailyTechApple's iPhone is a huge seller both worldwide and in the United States. At first, the smartphone was exclusive to AT&T's wireless networks in the US Just over a year ago, Verizon jumped onboard. And with the launch of the iPhone 4S, Sprint was finally ...Sprint won't profit from carrying Apple's iPhone until 2015, has no regretsApple InsiderSprint Defends iPhone DealWall St...
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Mobo iPhone stand hands-on review - Phones Re... 16 May 2012, 4:47 pm
Phones ReviewMobo iPhone stand hands-on reviewPhones ReviewThere are millions of iPhone accessories on the market, and today we here at Phones Review will give you our very own hands-on review of the Mobo iPhone Stand, this product is good enough for most smartphones out there not just the iPhone.and more »...
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New iPhone Accessories: Audi Q7 & R8 RC C... 16 May 2012, 4:14 pm
Phones ReviewNew iPhone Accessories: Audi Q7 & R8 RC CarsPhones ReviewThey are iPhone-controlled cars, one an Audi Q7 and the other the Audi R8 and they bring a whole new dimension to remote controlled fun. These replica cars can be controlled using your iOS device, iPhone, iPad or iPod, one of course offering an SUV ...iPhone Controlled BMW and Audi RC CarsChip Chickall 3 news articles »...
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Apple iPhone 5 kills 2012 mobile market growt... 16 May 2012, 3:14 pm
V3.co.ukApple iPhone 5 kills 2012 mobile market growthV3.co.ukby Alastair Stevenson Worldwide mobile phone sales have declined for the first time since 2009, with consumers choosing to wait for Apple's next iPhone before upgrading, according to analyst firm Gartner. Gartner revealed the market decrease on ...iPhone 5 Stalls Mobile Market GrowthForbesAndroid, Samsung top smartphone sales, topping Apple's iPhoneComputerworldiPhone or Android: Which One's Best For YouMotoringCrunchBetaN...
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Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sour... 16 May 2012, 1:08 pm
Telegraph.co.ukApple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sourcesReuters UKBy Reiji Murai | TOKYO (Reuters) - Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.Apple 'to introduce larger iPhone screens'Telegraph.co.ukApple Moves Toward Larger iPhone ScreensWall Street JournaliPhone 5 to enter production with 'at least 4-inch...
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iPhone 5 will feature 4-inch Retina Display -... 16 May 2012, 12:07 pm
GamenguideiPhone 5 will feature 4-inch Retina DisplayKnow Your Mobile (blog)Will Apple's iPhone 5 feature a 4-inch-plus Retina Display? It's certainly starting to look that way Apple has placed orders for larger display panels (4-inches and above) from its component suppliers, according to sources inside Asia.Mid-month rumour round up: New Macs, iOS 6, television and iPhone latestMacworld UKApple MacBook Pro rumors: Tech updates precede iPhone releasenewjerseynewsroom.comRazor Thin MacBo...
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Apple iPhone 4s speaks with forked tongue - H... 16 May 2012, 8:06 am
MetroApple iPhone 4s speaks with forked tongueHEXUSby Mark Tyson on 16 May 2012, 09:04 Late last week some sites were reporting that when an iPhone 4s user asked of Siri, “What's the best smartphone?” the answer came back as the Nokia Lumia 900. Now it seems like Siri has been trained or brainwashed ...Siri changes its mind and backs Apple's iPhone over Nokia Lumia 900MetroNokia Lumia 800 kicks Apple iPhone out of parkNokNok.tviPhone 4S: My Favorite Siri CommandsThe Mac ObserverITPro...
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China Mobile in talks with Apple for iPhone -... 16 May 2012, 5:30 am
AFPChina Mobile in talks with Apple for iPhoneReuters UKBy Lee Chyen Yee | HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Mobile, the world's biggest telecom carrier by subscribers, said on Wednesday it is negotiating with Apple Inc to carry the popular iPhone in China. China Mobile is the only Chinese operator that does not ...China Mobile building cooperation for Apple iPhonePhones ReviewWorld's largest phone company China Mobile in iPhone talks with AppleTelegraph.co.ukWill China Mobile Finally Get the ...
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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.
I had the opportunity to talk with Saied recently about the book,...
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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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China Mobile reportedly in talks to carry iPh... 16 May 2012, 7:00 pm
Reuters reports that China Mobile is talking with Apple about selling the iPhone. China Mobile is the world's largest telecom carrier by subscribers. It claimed over 600 million users at the end of September, 2011 and, interestingly, 10 million iPhone users. Those customers either converted from China Telecom (which does sell iPhones), or bought an iPhone from an Apple Store or the black market.
China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua recently told shareholders, "We've been actively talking to Apple...
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iPhone could have a four-inch screen, says Wa... 16 May 2012, 5:30 pm
The Wall Street Journal claims that Apple is ordering screens from Asian suppliers that are bigger than the 3.5 inch screen that has become the one and only standard for the iPhone.
The Journal says iPhone production will begin next month, with new screens that measure at least 4 inches diagonally -- something we've heard before. This could be a response to rival Samsung, who has been featuring larger screens in comparison ads to the iPhone. Samsung offers a 4.3 inch and a 4.8 inch screen o...
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iPhone "buzz" gets a boost followin... 16 May 2012, 5:00 pm
Love them or hate them, those new Siri ads starring Zooey Deschanel and Samuel L. Jackson are apparently effective, says a YouGov BrandIndex report. As noted by Fortune's Apple 2.0 blog, the celebrity Siri ads are creating buzz among 18-34 year old questioned in the survey.
In just a few weeks, the buzz score for the iPhone went from 16 on April 19 to 51 on May 4, surpassing Android on its way up. The buzz score is based on a survey of consumers who were asked whether they've heard anythi...
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HTC handsets delayed at US customs due to ITC... 16 May 2012, 3:00 pm
HTC confirmed to The Verge that its One X phone for AT&T and EVO 4G LTE handset for Sprint are being held at the border by customs officials. The shipments are being delayed while the government agency reviews the packages in accordance with an ITC ruling that banned the import of HTC's Android smartphones.
In December 2011, the ITC ruled that HTC violated Apple patents, one of which describe a UI feature that lets you tap on an address or phone number as a link and pull down a menu o...
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Daily iPhone App: Ozgood is a lovable piece o... 15 May 2012, 11:00 pm
Ozgood is an interesting little iPhone game from a few developers who've worked for bigger game companies, and have recently gone independent. Most iPhone games deal with the platform's hardware by either just going with 2D graphics or trying relatively simple 3D -- it's usually only bigger developers like Epic Games that can really use an engine like Unreal to wring really colorful graphics out of the iPhone. But RunWilder, the developers of Ozgood, took an entirely different tack: They to...
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No comment: Unimpressive iPhone app, Airplane 15 May 2012, 8:00 pm
There are more than half a million apps in Apple's App Store. Some are stunning achievements. Others are not.
Below is a video demonstration of the app Airplane. Touch the "Take Off" button to hear the sound of an airplane engine. Shake the phone to hear a flight attended tell you to put your seatbelt on. That's it.
We leave you with this free app from the "Entertainment" category (that's a stretch) and a hearty "no comment."
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Apple tops ACSI satisfaction survey for cellp... 15 May 2012, 4:00 pm
Apple has done it again, topping the American Consumer Satisfaction Index survey for cellphone manufacturers and wireless carriers. The company ended up with a score of 83 points out of 100 possible, higher than any other manufacturer.
ACSI polls 70,000 consumers each year, asking questions about customer satisfaction with over 225 companies in 47 industries. This year Apple was nine points above the industry average of 74, and eight points above runners-up Nokia, HTC, and LG.
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Daily iPhone App: This Could Hurt dodges dang... 15 May 2012, 12:00 am
I first saw Chillingo's latest title, This Could Hurt, at GDC earlier this year, and back then I didn't really get into it. It's a one-button title that I thought looked a little too simple. But after giving it a longer try post-release, there's actually a lot of surprising depth here. Yes, there's only one control (touch on the screen to make your character stand still), but developers Orange Agenda do an impressive job of wringing a whole lot of gameplay out of just that one mechanic.
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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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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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FreedomPop Offers $99 4G Hotspot Built Into i... 10 May 2012, 8:57 pm
With the launch of the new iPad, equipped with 4G LTE cellular data, it seems likely that the next iPhone will be similarly supplied. Until then, a new startup called FreedomPop is rolling out a new iPhone case/sled that includes a Wi-Fi hotspot powered by the Clearwire 4G network.
FreedomPop, being backed by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom, is offering the $99 device with 500MB of free data use each month, and should ship by the end of the summer. All Things D reports that the company ...
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Old Meets New With Etch A Sketch iPad Case 10 May 2012, 5:05 pm
The Etch A Sketch has been a cultural icon for more than 50 years. These days, the iPad has replaced the red tablet as the cultural icon, but a new Kickstarter project aims to combine the two.
The Etcher combines a red iPad case complete with sketching knobs and an app that completes the Etch A Sketch experience. They have even obtained a license from Ohio Art, the company that makes the real Etch A Sketch. Of course, it erases if you shake it.
We are negotiating with a number of contract ...
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Sprint won’t turn a profit on the iPhone un... 16 May 2012, 9:45 pm
Sprint’s costly $15.5 billion gamble on Apple’s iPhone won’t pay off until 2015, according to CEO Dan Hesse. At that time, however, the iPhone will be “quite profitable,” and the company is “very happy” with the deal despite conflicting reports, AllThingsD said. Hesse sees the iPhone as a long-term investment that will slow subscriber defections and attract new customers. “We believe in the long ......
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Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sour... 16 May 2012, 7:44 pm
TOKYO (Reuters) - Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. The new iPhone screens will measure 4 inches from corner to corner, one source said. That would represent a roughly 30 percent increase in viewing area, assuming ......
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Next iPhone will have 4-inch screen: report 16 May 2012, 4:40 pm
Apple plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. The new iPhone screens will measure 4 inches from corner to corner, one source said....
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iPhone Screen Size May Increase to at Least 4... 16 May 2012, 2:28 pm
A revamped iPhone look is expected this year, and, according to the Wall Street Journal, it'll be coming in the form of a larger screen....
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iPhone 5 Rumor: Four Inch Screen Confirmed? 16 May 2012, 1:43 pm
One of the most tenacious rumors surrounding the iPhone 5 (or, more likely, “new iPhone”) has concerned its screen size. Apple has held doggedly to the original 3.5-inch screen through five generations of iPhone, beginning with the very first one …...
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iPhone Protection and Credit Card Deals 16 May 2012, 12:54 pm
On Sale: Lose your wallet? Not a problem if you have this new app. And get daily deals that are actually of interest to you with this new app from American Express. ...
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Apple’s next iPhone will have a 4-inch disp... 16 May 2012, 12:35 pm
Apple’s sixth-generation iPhone handset will reportedly feature a larger display that measures “at least 4 inches diagonally.” Mirroring numerous earlier reports, The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday cited multiple anonymous sources in claiming that Apple’s next iPhone will include a new larger display. The Journal adds that panel orders have been placed, however, and that Apple has tasked LG ......
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Apple’s next iPhone will have a 4-inch disp... 16 May 2012, 12:35 pm
Apple’s sixth-generation iPhone handset will reportedly feature a larger display that measures “at least 4 inches diagonally.” Mirroring numerous earlier reports, The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday cited multiple anonymous sources in claiming that Apple’s next iPhone will include a new larger display. The Journal adds that panel orders have been placed, however, and that Apple has tasked LG ......
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New iPhone Will Have a Larger Screen [REPORT] 16 May 2012, 9:57 am
From its inception to version 4S, Apple's iPhone has had the same screen size: 3.5 inches. This might change with the next generation of the device, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal....
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iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup 16 May 2012, 3:39 am
Digital scuttlebutt about the next iPhone. Like any good tech blog, Hello World likes to indulge itself in a bit of rumor mongering now and then. The past few weeks have led to a flurry of speculation about the next-gen iPhone, and who am I to ignore it?...
