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In response to copycat claims, Samsung posts history of gold phones
Last week, Samsung beefed up its marketing efforts for the Gold Edition of its Galaxy S4 smartphone. The handset technically launched back in late August, but the timing of its new advertising push spawned some negative PR.
The company's highlighting of the gold S4 a week after Apple unveiled its gold iPhone brought about 'copycat' accusations—something the tech giant has been found guilty of on several occasions. But Samsung says that's not the case...
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iOS 7: The ultimate Safari guide Is iOS 7 battery life getting you down? These tips may just help Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 fixing Lock screen security vulnerability MuscleNerd green lights iOS 7.0.2 update Yet another Lock screen vulnerability, this time on iOS 7.0.2 New in iOS 7: use Siri to access app settings Apple found to be using Multipath TCP networking in iOS 7 Inside Apple’s A7: dual-core CPU, quad-core GPU, Secure Enclave has 3MB SRAM This is the first app to take advantage of the iPhone 5s’ M7 coprocessor iOS 7 motion sickness is real. What’s Apple going to do about it? NYPD encouraging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 7 Hacker group bypasses Apple’s Touch ID with ‘fake finger’ technique iPhone 5s shipping times fall to October iOS 7 user experience beats Android and Windows Phone, survey says iOS 6.1.3/4 jailbreak: almost there, but not really Good deal: 50% off Spigen iPhone 5/5s case and GLAS.t bundle 11 composition tips for taking great photos with your iPhone How to receive SMS notifications when iDownloadBlog publishes an article Top 10 indie games for iPhone and iPad Wallpapers of last week: parallax ready walls for iOS 7 Apps of the week: Newsy, Pocket Trains, gMusic, and more…Of course, don't forget to listen to the latest episode of our podcast, Let's Talk Jailbreak:
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Apple posts new iTunes Festival video ‘Moments’
There's only a few days left in the month, and that means that Apple's iTunes Festival is winding down. In fact, the show will come to a close on Monday, September 30 with a performance from Katy Perry.
To commemorate the event, Apple has tonight posted a short video to its YouTube channel entitled 'Moments,' which highlights a few of the 60 acts that took the stage in London over the past 30 days...
Apple to resume in-store iPhone 5s pickups next week
Apple extended its Personal Pickup service to the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c on Monday, enabling customers to check availability at their local Apple retailers and schedule in-store pickups for both of the handsets.
The service was particularly handy for 5s shoppers, given that initial supplies were very limited, and online shipping times quickly slipped to October. But without explanation, Apple pulled the option the following day...
Apple working with MLB on interactive Ballpark app
Apple has teamed up with Major League Baseball developers to enhance their 'MLB.com at the Park' app, according to a new report from Mashable. They're said to be working to create custom, interactive stadium experiences for fans.
The app, which has apparently been worked on by the pair since February, takes advantage of Apple's new iBeacon micro-location APIs in iOS 7 to provide users with info on their devices specific to where they're at in the ballpark...
Microsoft officially launches its $200 iPhone trade-in bait
Forbes on Wednesday reported that Microsoft will be extending its existing $200 iPad trade-in offer to Apple's iPhone as well. Sure enough, today the promotion has gone live. It's part of Microsoft's running #timetoswitch Windows Phone and Windows 8 campaign that encompasses television, print, online and social media channels.
Similar to the iPad promotion, the Windows giant has partnered with recycle firm CExchange to lure would-be switchers into bringing in their existing iPhone handset in good working condition for up to $200 credit, redeemable against Microsoft Store purchases...
Apple Maps team hiring Web UI designer for ‘secret project’
Apple has posted a new job listing today, calling for a Maps Web User Interface Designer. The inquiry asks that applicants be able to design, develop, and maintain complex front-end code for a new 'secret project.'
The position is located in Santa Clara Valley, California. And according to the listing, it's part of a smal team that is working on an advanced web platform that will be the backbone of many future Apple services...
The only way to have a 100% secure smartphone is to not have one at all
In his review of the iPhone 5s, MG Siegler hits the nail on the head about the ridiculousness of the Touch ID pseudo hacking:
In the least surprising news of the year, hackers have already been attacking the security of the feature and have found some ways to get around it. Newsflash: the only way to have a truly, 100 percent secure smartphone is to not have one at all. Touch ID still seems like a significant security upgrade over the most-used alternative: nothing.
You can read Siegler's full "non review review" of the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s here.
Apple hires Nike’s design director for wearables
It's been barely a little more than a month since news broke of Apple hiring a prominent Nike FuelBand developer and now comes word that Tim Cook has managed to lure away another high-profile Nike executive. Ben Shaffer, Studio Director of Nike's research and development lab dubbed Innovation Kitchen, is working for Apple in unknown capacity.
It certainly doesn't take a genius to figure out Apple hired him for his expertise in wearables. Nike is Fast Company's 2013 most innovative company and the Innovation Kitchen is where Shaffer and his team conceived such wearable smash hits as the popular Nike Fuel Band and the Flyknit shoe...
Leaked schematics suggest iPad 5 is thinner than iPhone 5s, lighter than iPad 4
Earlier this week, high-quality photos surfaced picturing an alleged fifth-generation iPad shell in 'Space Grey', the very same finish Apple debuted with the iPhone 5s. Matching up with tons of previously leaked images and rumors, these piccies reinforce suggestions that the iPad 5 adopts the iPad mini's skinnier side bezels and overall design.
An Apple-focused blog today posted what appears to be legitimate iPad 5 schematics, providing a glimpse into the iPad 5's design. In months past, rumors have pointed to Apple shedding the fat by using a thinner display assembly and a smaller LED backlighting module.
Now, the most interesting aspect of today's leaked documentation deals with the iPad 5's thickness: the device appears significantly thinner and lighter than its predecessor, the iPad 4...
Contract-free iPhone 5s/5c launching on Virgin Mobile next Tuesday
Along with nine regional United States wireless carriers who yesterday announced October 1 availability of new iPhones, Virgin Mobile on Friday teased that it too will start carrying both the flagship iPhone 5s and the colorful iPhone 5c models pretty soon, as early as next week.
Considering nine of its regional rivals will start carrying the devices next Tuesday, there's little reason to believe Virgin would risk falling behind that schedule. Virgin Mobile is Sprint's prepaid carrier so the telco should offer the new iPhones subsidized and contract-free...