Smatterings of iOS 7 have appeared online in the forms of speculation and rumor, with, for example, word surfacing a few days ago that an iOS 7 jailbreak is already in the works. Now a few substantial claims have come from Apple blogger John Gruber of Daring Fireball, who says that iOS 7 has been given such a significant design overhaul that engineers are using polarized display filters in public to keep prying eyes from spotting what Apple has in store.
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Rockpocalypse mobile game launches for Android and iOS
No matter how you feel about wrestling, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is probably a name you recognize. The Rock has been in some cool movies over the years and has a new mobile video game available for Android and Apple devices. The video game is called Rockpocalypse in is available to download now.
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Chorus.im brings mobile messaging to your browser
There's a newcomer to the world of mobile messaging apps, and one with a standout feature that sets it apart from services like Whatsapp, or Kik Messenger. The newcomer is called Chorus.im and it allows mobile users to access its service directly from their mobile web browsers without needing to download their app. The messaging service features a uniform design throughout its stand-alone app, desktop browser version, and mobile browser version.
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No Joke: Apple must resubmit “iPad mini” trademark application
This week the folks at the United States Patent and Trademark Office have denied Apple's first application for trademarking the term "iPad mini". As it's noted in the letter that was originally sent out back near the end of January, made public this week, the USPTO has re-stated that the "i" as well as the "Pad" bits of the application are fine, while the "mini" bit of the show needs to be a bit more descriptive. And the April Fools Jokes commence.
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iMessage DDoS attacks foreshadow a bigger threat
Recently, several iOS developers became victims to an iMessage DDoS attack that crashed their app and inhibited their devices. The attacks were executed using a simple AppleScript, where the attackers are able to send out an unlimited, fast-pace amount of messages to the recipient. Depending on the content of the message, the app would either crash, or would shell out notifications at an annoyingly, alarming rate.
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Apple gets denied the iPad Mini trademark
Apple has been denied the trademark for its iPad Mini devices in the U.S. The United States Patent and Trademark Office denied Apple's application because it says that the word "Mini" is "merely descriptive" of Apple's iPad. The reviewer of the application stated, "the applied-for mark merely describes a feature or characteristic of the applicant's goods." Apple is able to appeal the decision, however, and will most likely be granted the trademark as long as it addresses all of the reasons why the application was denied.
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MLB At Bat mobile app updated in time for Opening Day
MLB At Bat is the official mobile app for everything baseball during the season. The league updated the app last month for the 2013 season, but the overal layout remained the same. However, the iOS app has been updated again, coming with a slight redesign, the addition of a classic games library, and Apple Passbook support.
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iOS 7 jailbreak supposedly already in the works
With an iOS 6 jailbreak now out and about, developers are starting to think ahead to iOS 7. We've already heard from Evad3rs team member David Wang (a.k.a. Planetbeing) about the chances of jailbreaking iOS 7, and according to him, it'll most likely be a slow battle to find the exploits in iOS 7. However, another well-known jailbreaker has stepped up and pointed out that he has a solution.
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iPhone 5S tip suggests rather unique Apple launch
If you're seeing the reports today of a "confidential presentation" making a case for Foxconn creating the iPhone 5S in time for June 2013, you'll know how vague leaks can get. What we're seeing here is an information source that points us toward a launch of the next iPhone well within the bounds of predictability with Apple's past launches and suggests a couple extra doozies we can just as easily dismiss as believe outright. The report seems to have been delivered to TechCrunch where their source says they've got information so specific, it's like nothing a source of their caliber has had before.
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Auralux hits iOS: multi-colored points of light go to war!
When we first played the game known as Auralux, it was back in July of 2012 on a Google Nexus 7 tablet - now this masterpiece has come to iOS. Finally you'll be able to experience what NVIDIA Tegra smartphone and tablet users have been tapping along with for so many months - Wardrum Studios has brought the minimalistic battle of brightness to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch at last! And it feels so fabulous!
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Facebook improves mobile app install ads for developers
Facebook has improved its mobile app install ads service to allow developers to reach a much more specific user base with their ads. The mobile install ads service is a great tool for developers to make their mobiles apps more well known to the world. Many developers have seen their mobile apps downloads increase phenomenally after using the service. Social Quantum, an international game developer, saw its app become the #5 grossing app in the US within less than a month after using the service.
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Iron Man 3 mobile gameplay revealed by Gameloft for iOS and Android
Today the next chapter in the Iron Man film saga has been revealed in mobile game form by the folks at Gameloft. This Iron Man 3 game is being targeted for a cross-platform release on the 25th of April, just days before the theater release of the film itself! You'll be rolling out with an endless runner this time around - or endless shooter, if you prefer that version of the game concept genre.
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