Ever since Apple unveiled Siri at its iPhone 4S media event last fall, the digital assistant has remained in the spotlight. Whether it’s celebrity-laden TV spots or class-action lawsuits, it seems like it’s always making headlines.

But some would argue that Siri is more of a black eye for Apple than an accomplishment. It’s spent the last 9 months in beta, its location services still aren’t available abroad, and its functionality in general is still super limited.

In fact, is anyone even using the feature anymore? Infographic time!(...)
Read the rest of Siri by the numbers: interesting stats about Apple’s assistant

"Siri by the numbers: interesting stats about Apple’s assistant" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

There’s an interesting story developing on the App Store front today. It seems that Apple has just pulled the popular Airfoil Speakers Touch application from its digital download hub, without offering up any kind of explanation.

If you haven’t heard of the app before, it’s essentially a utility that allows allowed you to stream audio from your desktop Mac or PC to an iOS device using AirPlay. It’s been in the App Store for years. So why’d Apple pull it?(...)
Read the rest of Why did Apple just pull Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store?

"Why did Apple just pull Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store?" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

As noted by The New York Times, Facebook has announced a new standalone application for the iPhone and iPod touch called Facebook Camera. The app is intended to make it easier to take and share photos on the social network.

Facebook members will be able to use the new software to upload high resolution photos — up to 2048 x 2048, choose from a selection of 15 filters (makes sense), and pipe the images directly into their Facebook photo albums…(...)
Read the rest of Facebook announces new iOS app: Facebook Camera

"Facebook announces new iOS app: Facebook Camera" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

In an ongoing effort to prove it can stay relevant in the mobile space, Yahoo quietly released a new web browser for iOS last night. Dubbed Axis, the app combines search and browsing into one experience, “so you can rip through the web.”

Axis is a universal application, as it works on both the iPhone and iPad. And if you’ve been looking for a new way to browse the web on your iOS device, it might actually be worth taking a look at…(...)
Read the rest of Yahoo releases new Axis web browser for iOS

"Yahoo releases new Axis web browser for iOS" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

As noted by a number of other tech sites tonight, Apple has started airing two new iPhone 4S commercials featuring actor John Malkovich. You might recognize Malkovich from such films as Con Air, and Burn After Reading.

The two spots, both of which star the actor, are titled “Joke” and “Life” respectively. And like nearly all of Apple’s iPhone 4S commercials before them, the new ads are all about Siri…(...)
Read the rest of Apple airs two new iPhone 4S ads starring John Malkovich

"Apple airs two new iPhone 4S ads starring John Malkovich" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

For those of you who haven’t been keeping up with the latest jailbreak news, let me get you up to speed. Earlier this week, we learned that we could see the 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak drop as early as this week. We even saw a video of it in action.

And now that pod2g, MuscleNerd, and several other iOS hackers are in Amsterdam at the Hack In The Box conference, expect to see news regarding the 5.1.1 jailbreak to ramp up. In fact, pod2g just gave as another quick update on his progress…(...)
Read the rest of Pod2g adds iPad 3,3 support to Absinthe, as 5.1.1 jailbreak release nears

"Pod2g adds iPad 3,3 support to Absinthe, as 5.1.1 jailbreak release nears" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Microsoft appears to be devoting a lot of its attention to the iOS platform this summer. Earlier today we heard that the Redmond company was working on bringing its Office suite to Apple’s mobile OS. And now this.

AppleInsider is out with a new report this afternoon, claiming that it has learned that Microsoft plans to release native iOS apps for both Outlook, its popular email client, and Lync, its instant messaging client, this fall…(...)
Read the rest of Rumor: Microsoft to release native Outlook and Lync iOS apps this fall

"Rumor: Microsoft to release native Outlook and Lync iOS apps this fall" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

There’s been no shortage of iPhone mockups this year. Graphic designers are constantly releasing renderings of what they think Apple’s next smartphone should look like. Heck, we’ve even seen a fair amount of video concepts.

But while a number of these mockups tend to border on fantasy, this new design focuses on realism. iTopnews.de‘s creative director Toby Kick brings his vision for the new iPhone to life using only the most feasible of features…(...)
Read the rest of New iPhone concept looks surprisingly realistic

"New iPhone concept looks surprisingly realistic" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. With over a billion cell phone users, and millions more in the wing, China is a crucial market for Apple in its quest to sell more smartphones — a market it’s only been in for a few months.

But it appears to be on the right track. According to a new report from Woori Investment and Securities, Apple sold over 6 million handsets in China between January and March of this year, pushing its smartphone market share in the country up to 19%…(...)
Read the rest of Apple’s smartphone market share in China now up to 19%

"Apple’s smartphone market share in China now up to 19%" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

TheNextWeb points to a new piece in The Telegraph this morning, which features a lengthy interview with Jony Ive. The publication caught up with Apple’s design guru during his recent trip to the UK to receive an honorary knighthood.

The Cupertino company’s Senior Vice President of Industrial Design discussed a number of topics with the paper throughout the course of the interview, but a couple of his comments really stood out…(...)
Read the rest of Apple’s design guru Jony Ive says best is yet to come

"Apple’s design guru Jony Ive says best is yet to come" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.