Apple Purchases Another 3D Mapping Company

by Cody on Oct 29, 2011

Aside from small additions like displaying alternate routes and the Show Traffic option, the Maps application received little attention from Apple during the recent iOS update. Some pundits expected the app to at least receive turn-by-turn directions.

But a revamped Maps app might still be in Apple’s plans. 9to5Mac is reporting that Apple has just quietly acquired “mind-blowing 3D mapping company” C3 Technologies, and that the Cupertino company is looking to take iOS maps to the next level… Read More

 

Say Hello to the World’s Thinnest iPad 2 Keyboard Case

by Oliver Haslam on Oct 29, 2011

If you’re an iPad user, the chances are you want to keep it looking in tip-top condition. It’s also entirely possible that you’ve chosen a lovely case to help in the preservation of your iPad, like one of Apple’s own Smart Covers.

The problem with most iPad cases is the sheer size. After all, why spend the cash on arguably the nicest looking tablet out there to have it hidden away in a giant case?

Things get worse if you want to have the added functionality of a bluetooth keyboard built right into your iPad’s case. Adding hardware undoubtedly adds size, but as one new startup is showing , that doesn’t always have to be the case… Read More

 

Siri Dictation Key Actually Doubles as a Space Bar

by Cody on Oct 29, 2011

Apple has built its brand on attention to detail. The company has been known to spend months going over the tiniest components of a product to ensure perfection. Why do you think its devices come so terrifically packaged?

Apple’s obsession with the tiny details even spills over into iOS, and the folks over at iPhoneinCanada have found a perfect example. Have you ever noticed how the dictation button changes color when you add another keyboard? Read More

 

Whale Trail is the Fun New Game You Need for Your iPhone and iPad

by Alex Heath on Oct 29, 2011

You may have noticed a colorful game by the name of Whale Trail moving up the charts in the App Store lately. Developed by ustwo, Whale Trail is a unique take on a familar genre of slide-scrollers that have continued to do so well on the iPhone and iPad.

Like Tiny Wings, Whale Trail has you tapping and holding your screen as you fly through a beautifully designed universe. After only being on the App Store for a little over a week, Whale Trail has already been given the Game Of The Week title by Apple… Read More

 

Public Beta of IntelliScreenX Released

by Jeff Benjamin on Oct 29, 2011

Want some hands-on time with IntelliScreenX before it is officially released tomorrow?

If you watched our video walkthrough of IntelliScreenX, then no doubt, the answer to that question is an emphatic yes.

If you have a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 5, then check inside for the details you need to try out IntelliScreenX right now… Read More

 

“Siri, Will You Marry Me?”

by Alex Heath on Oct 29, 2011

This may be taking it too far. We’ve seen some pretty ridiculous stuff involving Siri, but this new comedy short may just take the cake.

What would happen in an alternate dimension if you asked Siri to marry you? Read More

 

iPhone 4S Now Available in 22 More Countries

by Oliver Haslam on Oct 29, 2011

Apple’s iPhone 4S has already proved to be a huge success across the globe, so long as you happen to live in one of the seven initial launch countries. International Apple lovers fear not, for Apple’s iPhone 4S has now gone on sale in 22 more countries.

Two weeks after the US launch, the iPhone 4S is now available in Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Norway, Mexico, Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Austria and Denmark… Read More

 

Get Reckless Getaway in the App Store for Free for a Limited Time

by Cody on Oct 28, 2011

We really love a good deal here at iDB (who doesn’t?). That’s why we find it necessary to report about the latest iOS app or game sales. But what’s better than getting a discount on an app or game? Getting them for free.

Yesterday we told you how to get a free copy of Jetpack Joyride, a popular game that normally goes for $0.99 in the App Store. And now we have word of another game that’s gone free for a limited time: Reckless Getaway… Read More

 

Patch Released to Let Jailbreakers Stream Live TV from the DirecTV iPad App

by Alex Heath on Oct 28, 2011

In case you didn’t know, satellite provider DirecTV recently updated its iPad app with the ability to stream live TV. Customers can stream a selection of channels on the iPad when connected to the same home network as the DirecTV HD DVR.

Like Time Warner, DirecTV has blocked streaming access to users on jailbroken iDevices. A jailbreak patch has been released to fix the block… Read More

 

Apple Engineers Contacting iPhone 4S Users About Battery Issues

by Cody on Oct 28, 2011

If you’ve been experiencing issues with the battery on your new iPhone 4S, you’re not alone. The problem has spawned a thread in Apple’s Support forums that has seen over 100,000 visitors in the last two weeks.

Even with all of the evidence, Apple has yet to officially comment on the issue, but they’re very much aware of it. According to a report by The Next Web, Apple’s engineers have started contacting customers regarding the complaint… Read More

 
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