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DCMA’d iDevice stock-tracking tool gets mirrored at another website

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

With the iPhone 5s in high demand, still-constrained supply of the iPad Air and tight availability of the iPad mini with Retina display, getting your hands on one of Apple's latest iDevices isn't yet a simple matter of waltzing inside your nearest Apple Store and pulling a credit card out of your pocket.

A handful of web apps in existence provide iDevice availability information by repurposing Apple's online store data. But having taken a tough stance on scrapping its web store, Apple has recently dispatched its lawyers.

One of the first ones to bite the dust was the popular Apple-Tracker.com, which got shuttered shortly after receiving a takedown notice from Apple's legal team. Not content with going down without a fight, administrator Mordy Tikotzky has released the website code into the wild, allowing others to make web-based inventory-checker tools...

Electronic Arts launches Battlefield 4 Tablet Commander companion app

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 23, 2018

If Electronic Arts' first-person shooter Battlefield 4 has been keeping you glued to your Windows PC or PlayStation/Xbox console, you won't want miss out on this one. Released today as a free download for the iPad on Apple's App Store, the Battlefield 4 Tablet Commander app provides a no-compromise second-screen experience letting you command the battlefield and compete with the opposing teams commander directly from your iPad, using easy touch gestures and drag-and-drop interface...

iPhone 5c supply cuts, iPad losing revenue game, overpriced iPhones… It must be a Friday.

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated August 4, 2016

What better way to manipulate AAPL than trash-talk the company on a Friday and let bloggers disseminate FUD? First, UBS analyst Steve Milunovich articulated his disappointment with iPad sales because the tablet in general "simply isn’t a must-have device" (I swear I'm not making this up).

Next, Henry Blodget (who runs Business Insider) is back with his 'iPhone dead in the water' meme: Apple's refusal to go for low-value customers has been ticking Blodget off for some time, even if the move carries the real risk of damaging the brand beyond repair.

Then, a Chinese blog asserts Apple is further trimming the iPhone 5c production as early adopters continue to prefer the flagship iPhone 5s. Finally we have Morgan Stanley creatively putting all of the Android tablets together - including those sold on the Moon plus sub-$50 no-names sitting in the drawer collecting dust - to proclaim Google's platform a revenue winner.

Grab your popcorn and chillax...

Some early adopters complaining about screen burn-in on their Retina iPad mini

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 15, 2013

An unknown portion of the first batch of Retina iPad minis coming out of assembly line is apparently plagued with the screen retention problem, reports from disgruntled users claim. Every Apple product launch is marred with teething issues, though this one is more than skin-deep. As we reported, Korea’s ETNews blamed the issues last week on production woes with Sharp-made IGZO Retina panels.

Manufacturing issues have apparently prompted Apple to negotiate with Samsung Display for the supply of 7.9-inch Retina screens starting next year, as Samsung’s display-making unit “was the first to solve the technological problem”. At the heart of the issue is malfunctioning of Sharp’s thin-film transistor screen technology...

Candy Crush Saga reaches 500 million downloads one year after launch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 13, 2018

To say that Candy Crush Saga, a game that challenges players to match candies in a combination of three or more, is a hit would be an understatement. You can't scroll through Facebook or walk through the mall without seeing it.

And today, The Telegraph added some context to the success. Speaking with Tommy Palm of developer King, the news outlet is reporting that Candy Crush has surpassed the 500 million download mark, just one year after launching...

United Airlines app updated with new iOS 7 design, new features

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

United Airlines has posted an update for its iOS app this morning, bringing it to version 2.0.1. Well it's calling it an update, but it's been completely rebuilt with an iOS 7-friendly design and several new features.

Included in the new design are what United is calling 'travel cards,' which look like Windows Phone Live Tiles that provide quick access to info like flight status, and more. We've got the release notes after the fold...

Google Chrome for iOS update adds synced autofill

Cody Lee ∙ November 15, 2013

Chrome users will be happy to hear that Google has announced that it's adding the autofill feature from its desktop and Android app to the iOS client today, making it much easier to fill out online forms.

And the feature will of course sync information with your Google account. So as long as you're logged in on your iOS device, you will be able to auto-complete forms that you've already filled out elsewhere...

Gameloft releases ‘GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience’

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 15, 2018

Great news gamers, Gameloft has made good on its promise to release a sequel to their popular sim-racer GT Racing today. It's called 'GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience' and it's now available for download.

The game bills itself as 'the richest handheld racing simulation this year,' allowing players to race one of 67 licensed cars, from over 30 manufacturers, on 13 detailed tracks from around the world, in 1,400 events...

BBM updated with compatibility for Wi-Fi-only iPad and iPod touch devices

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 14, 2013

Following numerous delays, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) finally arrived last month as a free download on iOS and Android as the Canadian smartphone maker's survival remains uncertain. The app saw five million downloads in the first eight hours of availability, emerged as the No. 1 on the iTunes download charts and brought a cool 20 million new users to the BBM platform within a week. BlackBerry tweeted today that the iPhone-only release would get updated later today to support Wi-Fi-only iPhone touch and iPad devices.

The new version is live now, but there's a catch...

Use this web tool to track Retina iPad mini availability in the US

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

Although it's getting a little bit easier to find the new iPad mini with Retina display in Apple Stores, supplies are still very constrained. Shoppers, for example, are still advised to check availability before venturing out to their local stores.

Luckily, a new web-based tracking tool has popped up that makes this process a little less tedious. Built by the team behind Seaturtle.org, the tool offers a snapshot of Retina iPad mini availability for a number of Apple Stores across the US...

Real Racing 3 updated with new cars, new events and more

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Hot on the heels of the major Ferrari update last month, the folks at EA have posted another new version of its popular Real Racing 3 game this week that brings about more new cars, new events and new features.

As for the cars, some new Ferraris have joined the family including the 458 Spider, the 599 GTO, and the prestigious Enzo. And as for the new events and features, there's now weekly time trials and race replays...

Popular Day One journal app updated with new iOS 7 design, M7 support and more

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 14, 2018

Good news for folks who use Day One this morning. The popular journal app has been updated with a new iOS 7 design and several new features, including support for Apple's new 64-bit A7 processor.

Additionally, the update, which brings the app to version 1.12, includes support for the new M7 coprocessor. And this allows the app to do things like count your steps and auto-track your daily activities...