When Lodsys originally filed their complaints last month, everyone looked at Apple for answers. Though the Cupertino company has been relatively quiet concerning the Lodsys litigation, their legal department is finally starting to make some noise.
iOS developers have been holding vigilant to see if Apple would step up and help them defend against the threats from the patent licensing firm. After a cease and desist letter failed to stop the lawsuits, Apple has decided to get legally involved...
As if the iPhone 4 needed any more publicity, the device is about to get some intergalactic marketing. Cult of Mac is reporting that a pair of iPhone 4s running research software are headed for the International Space Station next month.
The 2 devices are set to launch into the stratosphere on July 8, and will be running SpaceLab software. The iOS app will help the ISS crew determine their relative position in space as well as aid in several experiments. Want to get hands on with the app?
Yesterday, Apple unveiled the next version of their mobile software called iOS 5. We've already shown you a lot of iOS 5, including some screenshots of things like Notifications Center and the new Music app.
We've got a few more iOS 5 screenshots to show you, and these reveal some of iCloud's settings and customizations. A similar, new feature in iOS 5 is the ability to view memory usage for different apps alongside iCloud usage...
With WWDC and iOS 5 right around the corner, it appears that Apple will be focusing more on social integration. We've heard rumors of a 'MediaStream' service from Apple that would allow you to view and share photos with your friends, and now it appears that Twitter will be integrated in iOS 5.
Instead of opening your favorite Twitter client to upload and share a photo, you could send a photo to Twitter directly from the iPhone's Camera app...
In this day in age, it's hard to trust anyone anymore. With so many apps like CallerID Faker out there, you can't really tell who's who. Luckily, if you are constantly on the receiving end of prank phone calls or telemarketing pitches, there's an app for that.
While there are several applications that offer similar features, Number Guru seems to be the most adept. The iPhone software allows you to do a reverse lookup of a phone number, allowing you to find out where the number is based out of and other details that don't show up on CallerID...
Designing and building your own iOS application can be a tough task. Aside from needing programming experience, you also need other skills like graphic design and project planning.
Well if build-your-own-app services like AppMakr won't solve your dilemma, maybe these guys can help. Brothers John and Sam Shahidi took all the success from their popular RunPee app, and well, ran with it...
Getting rid of a folder can be quite time consuming, depending on how many applications it contains. If there are just 2 or 3 apps then it isn't that bad, but 5 or more can get pretty tedious.
That's because to delete a folder, you must first drag every application from the folder back to the home screen. After the last app is removed, the folder deletes itself. A new utility is coming to Cydia though, that could change all of that...
While the jailbreak scene is home to a lot of apps and utilities that make our lives easier, it is also a hot bed for innovation. Since the Cydia App Store has very little submission guidelines, developers can use forbidden API's as their hearts' desire.
While you may not necessarily "need" this utility, it definitely falls in the innovative category. The guys over at iPhoneIslam have created an app that turns your 3G-modeled iPad into a talking, texting iPhone. Don't believe it? Video after the break...
Are you suffering from poor battery life on your iPhone? Will your trusty smartphone no longer get you through the day on a single charge? How about even half a day?
Your iPhone's battery could failing, but there are still ways to help maximize your battery life while you still can. We've collected four tips to help you squeeze the most juice out of your iPhone's battery...
Have you ever had an amazing idea for an iPhone application but didn't have the means to get it off the ground? Producing an iPhone app can seem like a daunting task to even the most experienced developer, so what about the folks that are just starting out?
I've been tinkering with XCode for over a year now and still can't quite make heads or tails of a lot of things. Luckily, there appears to be a few options for novices to turn ideas into apps without any programming...
Unless you've been living in a cave for the last month, chances are you've heard of Lodsys. The patent licensing company has been sending letters to iOS developers threatening legal action. They believe that in-app purchasing infringes on a patent of theirs, and they want to get paid.
After weeks of silence, Apple finally decided to speak up on the matter. While they publicly defended their developer's rights, they have not given any indication that they would help with legal fees, should Lodsys' threats ever materialize...
It'll be interesting to see if Apple gives Safari a facelift in the upcoming iOS 5 update. It's already rumored that several areas like voice control will receive an overhaul, but will the tiny browser see any improvements?
If you're not currently happy with Apple's default browser, there are several alternatives in the App Store. iCab and Atomic are awesome choices, but what about Opera Mini? Even if you didn't like the browser before, you might want to check out the latest update...