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Apple starts allowing 200 iOS devices for testing and ad hoc distribution

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated December 22, 2017

For years Apple's developers were allowed to register up to a hundred iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices for app testing and ad hoc distribution, as long as they paid their $99 annual membership fee.

But large development teams have always been complaining how Apple's policy poses a serious problem with complex projects involving several dozen individuals who actively participate in the software development process.

These development devices are indispensable for testing purposes. For example, third-party developers routinely provide me with beta builds of upcoming apps and updates, which requires registering my device's UDID via the developer's account through Apple's iOS Dev Center.

Previously, developers could register up to a hundred iOS devices per account and now Apple is starting to double the number of devices developers can use to for ad hoc distribution to 200 iPhones, iPads or iPod touches per account...

Apple seeds iTunes 11.1 beta 2 to developers

Cody Lee ∙ August 16, 2013

As expected, Apple has seeded iTunes 11.1 beta 2 to developers this afternoon. The release comes shortly after the company released iTunes 11.0.5 to the public, which included a fix for iTunes in the Cloud.

Today's update also comes a little more than two weeks after Apple released the first beta for iTunes 11.1, which included support for iTunes Radio, Apple’s ad-driven music service. More details after the fold...

iTunes 11.0.5 is out with fix for iTunes in the Cloud issue

Cody Lee ∙ August 16, 2013

Apple has just released an update for iTunes, bringing the software to version 11.0.5. The update features a fix for a known iTunes in the Cloud issue, where some purchases would download or play unexpected media items.

Today's update comes just a little more than two months after the previous iTunes update, 11.0.4, which brought about improved syncing, and just a day after iOS 7 beta 6 landed, which fixed a similar iTunes in the Cloud issue...

iOS exclusive 2K Drive coming this Fall

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 23, 2018

Games developer Lucid Games hinted at the upcoming 2K Drive back in May. Today, publisher 2K Games has officially announced 2K Drive, the upcoming premium (forget about the premium nonsense, you'll pay for it upfront) iOS driving simulation. A crossover between an arcade game and a racing sim, it sports a RaceFace feature where you model your own face onto in-game characters.

Expect real locations and dozens of exciting challenges in an authentic world rooted in motoring culture, all spiced up with the usual assortment of the officially licensed cars such as Dodge, Ford and Nissan from European, Japanese and American manufacturers and much more. Visuals are top-notch, per screenshots and the videos found after the break...

Ashton Kutcher’s ‘Jobs’ biopic opens to mixed reviews

Cody Lee ∙ August 16, 2013

After months of speculation, interviews, and movie clips, the highly anticipated 'Jobs' biopic starring Ashton Kutcher finally hit theaters today. And despite Open Road Film's best marketing efforts, initial reviews are a mixed bag.

Looking at review aggregation site metacritic, the flick scored a decent 43 out of 100, but over at Rotten Tomatoes, it scored just 25 out of 100. Want to see what others thought about the movie? Keep reading for our review roundup...

We should write AT&T a check for $1 billion

Sébastien Page ∙ August 16, 2013

You know what we should do to stop them from complaining? We should write AT&T a check for $1 billion and if the deal doesn’t work out, they can keep the money. Let’s give them the $1 billion [Apple had $5 billion in cash at the time] and shut them the hell up.

Steve Jobs, talking to telecommunication consultant Raj Aggarwal about how he was annoyed that AT&T was spending too much time worrying about the risks of the deal he was negotiating with them before the first iPhone came out...

‘CamRotate’ adds iPad styled rotation to the stock Camera app

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

CamRotate is a new jailbreak tweak that allows users to have more control over the Camera's in-app rotation options. CamRotate allows users to lock rotation in one of four orientations, sync rotation with the rest of iOS, and emulate an iPad-style rotation method.

A tweak like CamRotate won't appeal to everyone, but if you're an avid iPhone photographer, then it's something that may be worth your time. Have a look at our full video walkthrough inside for all of the details.

Apple said to be working with Corning, Foxconn and others to build iTV

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 11, 2018

Apple is in the early stages of building its long-rumored television set, working with glassmaker Corning, Foxconn, G-Tech Optoelectronics, Foxconn, and Innolux, according to a new report out of Taiwan this morning.

Citing supply chain sources, the outlet says that the companies all met two weeks ago in the US to discuss the production of Apple's so-called iTV. The set will come in 55" and 60" models, and be available early next year...

Is this Apple’s gold-colored iPhone 5S rear shell?

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 16, 2013

We first heard whispers of the iPhone 5S possibly including a bunch of color choices back in January. In the weeks and months leading up to Apple's upcoming September 10 announcement, the colorized iPhone 5S rumors intensified. Yesterday, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo analyst wrote in a note to clients that he has reasons to believe one of the several color choices includes a brand new golden colorway.

A French blog has posted interesting looking pictures which the website claims depict a gold-colored iPhone 5S casing. I've included the image and a few additional details after the break...

Leaked manual details Sony’s upcoming iPhone lens accessories

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 16, 2013

A Sony-focused blog called SonyAlphaRumors on Monday published a few interesting tidbits regarding upcoming Camera Live lens attachments for smartphones that incorporate a standalone sensor with Carl Zeiss optics and built-in processing chips, normally seen on $500 point-and-shoot cameras. Details were scarce initially, but now we're offered additional glimpses into the the entry-level DSC-QX10 and the high-end DSC-QX100.

Thanks to a leaked manual, we know the gadgets will include advanced features such as focus ring control and expansive storage via memory cards. Go past the fold for the full reveal...

128GB iPhone apparently surfaces in German retailer’s system

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 16, 2013

It was yesterday that the reliable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo called for a new iPhone model sporting a whopping 128 gigabytes of built-in storage - twice as much as today's high-end 64GB iPhone 5 - and already a brand new SKU (Stock-Keeping Unit) reference has been spotted in a German retailer's sales system.

Though we can't vouch for the genuinity of the included screenshot, it looks legit seemingly depicting the retail system of Media Markt, a German chain of stores selling consumer electronics with numerous branches throughout Europe and Asia...