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NYT: Apple rushing to close deals for iRadio launch at WWDC

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 2, 2013

Last we heard, Apple and record labels couldn't agree on song skipping terms, with sources in the know telling CNET that tough licensing negotiations between Apple and Sony Music have been stalling iRadio talks. Today, The New York Times weighs in on the situation with its own tidbits.

The iPhone maker is apparently rushing to close the necessary licensing deals with music companies so it can formally reveal the service "as early as next week." And with just eight days until Apple's WWDC keynote, it's not that far of a stretch to believe the company is pushing hard to announce iRadio at its summer developers conference...

Tim Cook talks importance of collaboration at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business

Cody Lee ∙ June 2, 2013

It seems like Tim Cook's been everywhere lately. Two weeks ago the CEO was in Washington D.C. testifying in a Senate hearing on Apple's offshore tax practices, last week he gave a high-profile interview at the D11 conference, and now this.

Duke has uploaded a number of video clips from a talk Cook gave at its Fuqua School of Business back in April for his 25-year reunion. During the hour-long discussion, he talked about a wide range of topics including what he thinks it takes to foster collaboration in a large company...

Airmail may be the next big thing for Mac email clients

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 11, 2018

Mac users, celebrate. A new and classy email client has just hit the Mac App Store. If you are tired of the native Mail app on OS X, or are a recovering Sparrow victim, you now have more choices.

Airmail is an OS X email client that offers a clean, attractive look, plus all of the features you’d like to see in a mail client. Not only can you have multiple accounts from different mail services, but you can also individually adjust the settings on each account. Your email experience may never be the same again…

The iDownloadBlog top news stories of the week – June 2, 2013 edition

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 25, 2017

Like every Sunday, we bring you the stories that were the most popular on iDB during this past week. Whether it is a news piece, an editorial, a tutorial, a new jailbreak tweak, or an accessory review, we sum it all up in one convenient place.

If you like what you're reading, please make sure to spread the love by sharing our posts on your favorite social network.

We're usually hanging out a lot on Twitter and Facebook, more rarely on Google+.

Tim Cook talks iTV, iWatch, iOS 7 and more at D11 conference Tim Cook says Apple will open iOS up more for third party developers Apple launches new 16GB iPod touch without iSight camera for $229 Don’t expect new iPhones or iPads at WWDC Background Manager brings true backgrounding back to Cydia How to nest App Store preferences and Cydia preferences into separate folders How to customize your app icons without jailbreaking Pics show iPad mini prototype with 2 microphones The best weather apps for the iPhone Give your iPhone’s UI a reboot with Motif Apple Web OS: a theme that mimics Apple’s online store WhiteLine HD: a gorgeous minimal theme for your iPhone New iOS 7 concept features panoramic wallpaper, quick reply and more Make sure you check out these apps this weekend Leading lines: powerful tools for your iPhone photography compositions

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Teardown of 16GB iPod touch reveals few internal changes

Cody Lee ∙ June 1, 2013

Earlier this week, Apple released a new version of its fifth generation iPod touch. It features 16GB of storage space, and no rear iSight camera or lanyard hook. But other than that, and a few minor cosmetic details, it looks fairly similar to its larger siblings.

And it turns out, the new touch looks familiar on the inside as well. The repair experts over at iFixit just finished up their usual new device teardown ritual, and found very few notable internal changes...

Chicago Sun-Times fires photo staff, now training reporters in iPhoneography

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

You've probably noticed that we have been talking a lot about iPhoneography here on iDB lately. It's a popular topic with a lot of folks. It seems like the better the iPhone's camera gets, the more people are willing to ditch their standalone shooters.

And perhaps there's no better example of that than what's going on right now over at the Chicago Sun-Times. Just a day after it fired its entire photo staff, the newspaper has reportedly begun training its reporters in the basics of iPhone photography...

How I created my clean iPhone 5 Home and Lock screens

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 11, 2018

It seems like every time I post a screenshot of my Lock or Home screen, I'm inundated with tweets, Facebook messages and even the odd Google+ message asking how I created the minimalist, clean effect. It looks very different to the stock iOS experience, and offers some features that Apple refuses to offer, and I rather like it!

After the most recent flurry of questions I thought it best to put together a short blog post together detailing what apps or tweaks I used, along with the important settings required to recreate my Home or Lock screen.

So, without further delay, let's get started...

Leading lines: powerful tools for your iPhone photography compositions

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

In the past we have talked about ways to capture our viewer's attention and imagination in our photographs. We've talked about compositional rules, focus effects and exposure techniques. One thing we haven't talked about is "leading lines". If your goal is to draw our viewer into your image, there's no better way to do it than by providing them a path to follow.

A "leading line" is just that. It is line that leads the viewer's eye from one point in the photograph to another. The age old classic is railroad tracks. Sure, it's a bit cliche but it's a perfect example of the concept...

Make sure you check out these apps this weekend

Lory Gil ∙ Updated May 16, 2018

This was a big week for iOS games and apps. Some old favorites received major updates and some epic console games were given the iOS treatment. There are plenty of reasons to pretend you are too busy to go visit old Aunt Gertrude.

Whether you are looking for fun new photo and video apps, epic fighting games for the fanboy in you, or an app to help you find something to do this weekend, we’ve got a list of apps we think will keep you occupied until the wee hours of Monday morning…

PadClock makes it easier to set alarms on iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 31, 2013

I can't be the only one that despises the date picker found within the Clock app's alarm settings. I find that it requires too much thought to set an alarm, especially in the wee hours of the morning when you can just barely open your eyes.

PadClock is a new jailbreak tweak that fixes the cumbersome setup found inside the stock alarm clock. It does so by replacing the original date picker with an easy to use number pad.

Good deal: $10 off FireCore’s aTV Flash (black)

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

Folks with a jailbroken 1st or 2nd generation Apple TV should check out this sweet little deal going on over Stack Social. The deal site has the popular ATV software suite aTV Flash (black) on sale right now for under $20.

For those unfamiliar with Flash (black), it's a popular software package that extends the capabilities of your Apple TV with tools like a web browser and a weather app, and it can play a wide range of media file types...

Auxo for iPad is coming in 6 days

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 11, 2018

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the wait is almost over. Yes, indeed, Auxo for iPad is coming to a jailbroken iPad near you in less than one week. In six days, according to a new teaser image on the tweak's official site, Auxo for iPad will go live.

The tweak, widely regarded as the best jailbreak release of 2012, has been baking in the oven for quite some time. Many have complained about the long wait, but you can be rest assured that the wait is almost over. We will, of course, be back with a full review of Auxo for iPad.