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Netflix Becomes Streaming-Only Service, DVD Rentals Renamed to “Qwikster”

Alex Heath ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

We don't usually cover non-Apple related news here on iDB, but this recent announcement from Netflix was too big to pass up. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has publicly apologized for the way that the company handled its recent pricing restructures for streaming/DVD rentals, and has announced a total division of Netflix's DVD and streaming divisions.

Many customers were outraged that Netflix essentially screwed subscribers of the DVD rental + streaming plan by raising prices, and Netflix has since rethought its approach to content distribution. The DVD rental service that made Netflix famous will be spinned off as "Qwikster," while Netflix will be used for online streaming only...

Samsung Plans to Sue Apple As Soon As the iPhone 5 Arrives in Korea

Sébastien Page ∙ September 19, 2011

Welcome to chapter XXVII of the ridiculous legal battle that Samsung and Apple are fighting, mostly over patents dictating who owns what technology. Today's potential lawsuit is brought to you by Samsung.

Even though the iPhone 5 currently is no more than a bunch of rumors and speculations, Samsung already knows for sure that it will bring Apple to court over the iPhone 5 as soon as it hits Korea...

Analyst Claims Apple Will Launch iPhone 4+ and iPhone 5 This Fall

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Analysts predictions are a dime a dozen, especially these days, when we're getting soo close to the new iPhone launch. Still, as a news site, it is our duty to report on all of them so you can make your own opinion.

Reiterating some of the rumors we've been hearing for awhile now, JP Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz claims that Apple is just about to launch two new devices this fall: the iPhone 4+ and the iPhone 5.

We're not learning anything new here. According to the analyst, the iPhone 5 will be a world phone sporting a dual GSM+CDMA chip, it will have a larger display and an 8MP camera...

Certified iPhone NFC Case and Service Launched by South Korean Carrier

Alex Heath ∙ September 19, 2011

With circulating rumors that Apple will eventually introduce an iPhone with NFC technology, South Korean carrier KT Telecom is taking matters into its own hands. KT has launched the iCarte 420K NFC case for the iPhone 4.

Developed by Canadian company Wireless Dynamics, the $63 iCarte gives the iPhone Near Field Communications capabilities with the carrier's online payment service/digital wallet and South Korean credit card companies.

BiteSMS Beta for iOS 5 Now Available

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated March 9, 2016

BiteSMS is without a doubt my favorite jailbreak app. I use it several times a day to write and read text messages. Up until now, you couldn't run BiteSMS on a jailbroken iPhone running iOS 5 beta. But due to the overwhelming demand, the BiteSMS team has decided to release an iOS-compatible version of the app.

Because it is in its early beta development, you can expect BiteSMS to have quite a few bugs. However, the die hard BiteSMS fan that you are will most likely see past those issues and focus on the exciting new features...

Gesturizer: Launch Apps and Actions Using Gestures

Jeff Benjamin ∙ September 19, 2011

Is your selection of Activator gestures wearing a little thin? Looking to add an infinite amount of app-launching gestures to your jailbroken iPhone?

If that sounds all too familiar, then Gesturizer could be just what you need. This jailbreak tweak allows you to launch apps and perform actions, using custom hand-drawn gestures. Check out our full video demonstration inside...

Watch JailbreakCon, Formerly MyGreatFest, Online

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

JailbreakCon, formerly known as MyGreatFest, was the world's first jailbreak convention held in London this past weekend. Speakers like saurik and members of the Chronic Dev Team spoke on the state of jailbreaking, and other prominent developers from the community shared insights into different aspects of the jailbreak world.

We gave you coverage of what you missed at the last JailbreakCon, but many of you have wanted to watch videos of the presentations. Good news: the video of the entire event has been posted online...

iCloud Backups to be Reset on September 22, iOS 5 GM Coming Soon?

Cody Lee ∙ September 19, 2011

All eyes are on Apple this week, as the entire tech industry awaits the company's iPhone 5 announcement. Although Tim Cook and company haven't officially said anything yet, there's a lot of evidence piling up that suggests it's close.

Besides the new smartphone, there are a few other highly anticipated announcements that Apple is expected to make in the coming weeks. There's iCloud, Apple's painless sync and storage service, and of course iOS 5...

RedSn0w Update Released, New Features in Tow

Cody Lee ∙ September 19, 2011

On Saturday, we reported that there was a major RedSn0w update on the way. Dev Team frontman MuscleNerd told the Twitter nation that a new version of the popular jailbreak tool would be hitting the web in the very near future.

As promised, the team once again made Sunday 'Funday' by releasing the software late last night. While the update doesn't add support for new firmware, it does come with a host of new features. Hit the jump to see the change log...

Research Finds Over 8 Million iPad Gamers in the US

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

The Loop points to some interesting findings in a recent report by Interpret, a marketing research firm. The work explores the iPad's popularity among both traditional and non-traditional gamers in the United States.

We've known for awhile now that Apple's iOS platform was making the gaming industry nervous, but I don't think we knew how much. Interpret is reporting that the iPad's gaming base has grown to over 8 million in the US alone...

US Marines Air Defense Team Replaces Physical Maps with iPads

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 16, 2016

Back in July, we reported that the US military was working on integrating consumer smartphone and tablet technology into soldier's field gear. Apparently the military's technology, at least in that regard, was a bit outdated.

Now it looks like the folks pushing for updated technology have recorded their first win, as WIRED is reporting that the 3rd Aircraft Wing of the US Marines have purchased 32 iPads. The tablets are for its Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HLMA)...