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Apple Releases iTunes 10.5 Beta 9 to Developers

Sébastien Page ∙ September 30, 2011

Following the reset of iTunes March earlier this week, Apple just released iTunes 10.5 beta 9 for developers, a pre-release version of iTunes with iTunes Match beta. iTunes 10.5 beta 9 includes several performance enhancements and bug fixes, and is a required update for all iTunes Match beta subscribers.

If you use iTunes Match beta, remember that your iCloud libraries will be deleted at the end of this beta. This will require you to scan, match, and upload songs again. Also note that some of the features and optimizations of iTunes Match may not be available during this beta...

Samsung Wants to Make a Secret Deal with Apple

Sébastien Page ∙ September 30, 2011

The ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung just took another turn this morning, with The Wall Street Journal reporting that Samsung offered a secret deal to put off Apple disputes over the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia.

If the deal is accepted, Samsung could start selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia as soon as next week. The details of the deals remain secret, but I do have my ideas...

Next iPhone Rumored to Have 64GB Storage Option

Alex Heath ∙ September 30, 2011

Adding more fuel to the fire, rumor ninja Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac reports that Apple's next iPhone will come in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities. This isn't the first time we've heard about a 64GB flavor of the iPhone 5, although there's reason to believe that Apple's focus on cloud storage with iCloud refutes such a claim.

With rumors of the iPhone 4S combating the idea of completely redesigned iPhone, Apple could choose to offer a cheaper iPhone with only 8GB of onboard storage. If iCloud is the future, how does more physical storage play into Apple's vision?

One of the Better (Fake) iPhone 4S Videos We’ve Seen

Cody Lee ∙ September 30, 2011

Even though the evidence keeps stacking in favor of an iPhone 4S-only event next Tuesday, we're still holding out hope for a second model. After 15 months of waiting, it'd be nice to see something that would completely blow us away.

But would an iPhone 4S really be that bad? I mean, it is supposed to have a faster processor (the A5) and a better camera. And there have been rumors of a larger, edge-to-edge display. But what would it all look like? Perhaps something like this...

20% of iOS Game Devs Are Making 97% of the Money

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated July 7, 2017

We've all heard the stories of the kids who sat in their basements coding hit iOS games that go on to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. We've also heard about the likes of Rovio, a company that makes more money than it knows what to do with because some clever fellow decided that throwing birds at pigs would be fun.

There is money to be made in the App Store, so long as you're in the top 20% of iOS developers that are making a whopping 97% of the money that's out there...

When Will Apple’s Next iPhone Keynote Be Happening in Your Country?

Sébastien Page ∙ September 30, 2011

On October 4th 10 am PST, Apple will finally unveil the next iPhone, putting an end to months of rumors and speculation. At this time, we don't know if the event will be streamed live, but you can always count on us to report every bit of information about the announcement.

If you're not in the US, do you know what time the keynote will start in your city and country? We make it easy for you...

NBA2K12 for iOS Coming Tuesday, Ball as Michael Jordan

Cody Lee ∙ September 30, 2011

It looks like Apple's next smartphone isn't the only product unveiling set for next Tuesday. 2K Sports is set to unleash the latest version of its basketball game for the iOS platform next week.

NBA2K12 contains all of the usual components of a typical basketball game. You can choose from both quick play and full season modes, and it even works with Game Center. But the coolest part of the game has to be...

AT&T Already Throttling Data Speeds

Alex Heath ∙ September 30, 2011

As noted by Reddit user skelatwork, AT&T has already begun throttling data speeds for its wireless customers. We told you months ago that AT&T was going to implement data throttling this October, and it seems that the first messages have already been sent.

AT&T is only throttling the top 5% of data customers, but what qualifies for reaching such a threshold has still not been clarified.

Get Your Questions Answered with Quora for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

The popular question-and-answer service known as Quora has launched an official app for the iPhone. Quora is a community-based resource for thoughtful and insightful answers on a range of topics.

Participants create a vibrant community of info on categories like technology, science, sports, media and health. Quora's official iPhone app lets you do everything you can do on the website, including answer questions and explore topics.

Shazam Enables Unlimited Song Tagging in Free App

Cody Lee ∙ September 29, 2011

For those of you who aren't familiar with Shazam, it's a music identification service that can tell you song information just by hearing a sample of the music. The service has followed the smartphone's rise to popularity with multiple successful mobile apps.

In fact, Shazam was the first song I.D. app I downloaded when Apple launched the App Store in 2008. It worked great and even more importantly, it was free. You could tag as many songs as you wanted and it didn't cost a dime. But then things changed...

TimerBar: Access Your iPhone’s Timer or Stopwatch From Anywhere

Jeff Benjamin ∙ September 29, 2011

I find myself using my iPhone's Clock app, with its included timer and stopwatch, for all sorts of arbitrary reasons.

It's a really handy thing to have, but it would even better if you didn't have to launch the Clock app every time, just to access the time keeping functions.

Enter TimerBar, a jailbreak tweak that allows you to invoke your timer from anywhere by means of Activator. Full video walkthrough, inside...

The $12 Billion iPad Deal That Might Never Go Through

Sébastien Page ∙ September 29, 2011

A few months ago we reported about Foxconn's plans to open a factory in Brazil where it would produce iPads. The $12 billion deal is now at risk, according to Reuters.

Citing government officials, Reuters reports that the deal is stagnant, due to disagreements on tax breaks, but also because of the country's unadapted infrastructures and the lack of skilled work force in Brazil...