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Gameloft’s Candy Block Breaker hits iOS

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 29, 2018

The prolific mobile games publisher based out in France, Gameloft, on Thursday released a Candy Crush Saga-esque game that challenges you to break everything in your path and use power-ups to reach the top.

“Get wild in the jungle by breaking everything in sight with the help of some fun and frenzied monster pals,” teases Gameloft.

Called Candy Block Breaker and available free from the App Store for the iPhone and iPad, the addictive breaker game is basically a reworked version of Gameloft's Candy Block Breaker which was published last June and came integrated with the popular messaging app, Tango...

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Samsung takes ‘Wall Huggers’ campaign to airports

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 14, 2014

Samsung's much-talked-about anti-iPhone campaign dubbed 'Wall Huggers' is expanding to select airports, which are among the most trafficked public spots and traditionally the domain of iPhone and MacBook-toting users.

After poking fun of the iPhone's appalling battery performance with its controversial 30-second television spot, the South Korean conglomerate is now displaying Galaxy S5 ads at power outlets throughout major airports.

The posters advertises the Galaxy S5's Ultra Power Saving mode and features a tagline saying "So you have the power to be anywhere but here" in a not-so-subtle dig at Apple's iPhone 5s campaign which revolves around the tagline "You're more powerful than you think"...

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Assembled iPhone 6 logic board apparently leaks, but crucial component obfuscated

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 14, 2014

In late-July, a claimed iPhone 6 circuit board leaked on the web. As it lacked the actual chips (it only showed the pin layout), it left watchers guessing as to whether the handset might include much-rumored NFC capability for a rumored Apple-branded mobile payment service.

Today, a photo purportedly showing a fully assembled logic board of the iPhone 6 has surfaced. Published by a Taiwanese blog, it reveals several semiconductor components such as a Toshiba flash chip and a Wi-Fi module...

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Sony releases ‘Album of the Day’ for iPhone app

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 14, 2014

Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony today released a brand new iPhone app focused on daily deals on select iTunes music purchases.

Created by Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH and dubbed 'Album of the Day,' the software is now available in key market globally as a free download from the App Store, following its soft-launch back in March in Germany.

The app offers daily deals on whole albums from the Sony label, with up to 70 percent off on popular artists...

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New close-up photos show iPhone 6 front panel, power button and more

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

As production for the iPhone 6 begins to ramp up ahead of next month's unveiling, we're starting to see more and more part leaks for the highly anticipated handset. We've seen several over the last few days, and this afternoon, new photos of alleged components surfaced.

This latest batch gives us a close-up look at what is said to be the front panel and display assembly for the 4.7-inch model of the iPhone 6, with its very clearly tapered edges. The photos also show the new Power button, which is expected to be relocated, and its Mute Switch...

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Mailbox updated with new spam options, Passbook support and more

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 9, 2016

Mailbox has updated its popular iOS email client this afternoon, bringing the app to version 2.1. The update is fairly significant, as it adds new spam options, Passbook support, and support for several new languages.

With 2.1, it's now possible to print your emails, mark them as spam or unread, and favorite them by clicking on the three little dots at the top of a thread view. You can also now add items directly to the Passbook app...

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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Alpha smartphone with metal frame

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Samsung today took the wraps off a new smartphone for its Galaxy line called the 'Galaxy Alpha.' The company says the handset encapsulates its new design approach, featuring a "carefully constructed" compact body with a metal frame and a solid finish.

In terms of specs, there isn't anything too crazy under the hood. The Alpha sports a 4.7” HD Super AMOLED display, an octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM and a 12MP rear camera. There's also a fingerprint scanner on board, and a host of other sensors...

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Shazam testing Beats Music integration

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 11, 2016

When Apple unleashes iOS 8 for public consumption come this Fall, music lovers will be invited to take advantage of Siri's new and awesomely seamless Shazam integration which lets you identify songs playing nearby simply by asking "what's playing".

According to eagle-eyed reporters, it appears that Shazam has now added Beats Music integration to their free iPhone and iPad app...

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Thailand certifies two unreleased iPhone models

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 13, 2018

As the iPhone 6 enters the Product Validation Testing stage, typically a final step before full blown mass production ahead of the big reveal on September 9, news comes that regulators in Thailand have now approved two distinctly new iPhone models for use in the country.

One of the approved devices carries a model number of 'A1524'. The other is labeled as 'A1586'.

Apple is of course expected to release two new iPhone 6 models come this Fall, one with a 4.7-inch display and the other featuring a phablet-class screen measuring 5.5 inches diagonally...

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Runtastic Pro is temporarily free in Apple Store app

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 13, 2014

Runtastic Pro, which normally sells for $4.99, has gone free exclusively through Apple's free Apple Store application for the iPhone and iPad (not to be confused with the App Store). The official Apple Store app is a sleek and awesome way to browse thousands of products carried on Apple's online and brick-and-mortar stores. It also offers exclusive deals: not just to Apple Store visitors, but to anyone who has downloaded the software to their device.

Case in point: last week, the gorgeous Rise Alarm Clock went free in the Apple Store software. This week, the app is offering Runtastic Pro free for a limited time. Again, this offer is exclusive to the Apple Store app: Runtastic Pro still costs money if you download it directly from the App Store. With that off my chest, here's how you can redeem your free copy of Runtastic Pro in the Apple Store app...

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