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Amazon optimizes Cloud Player for iPad, warns users of Kindle iOS update

, Feb 27th 2013 Discuss [3]

Amazon has pushed out a couple of updates to its mobile apps today, one of which is a native, optimized version of Cloud Player on the iPad that comes with a new look and a new setting to adjust cache size. Furthermore, the company pushed out an update for the Kindle iOS app, but due to ebooks being deleted upon updating the app, Amazon is warning users not to update. Read The Full Story

iOS 6.1.3 comes with Evasi0n jailbreak fix

, Feb 25th 2013 Discuss [3]

The latest version of iOS 6.1 is currently being beta tested as we speak, and the update will end up fixing that pesky lock screen vulnerability that's probably not as huge of a deal as people are making it, but nonetheless, it's there. However, iOS 6.1.3 also comes with a fix that finally blocks the infamous Evasi0n jailbreak. Read The Full Story

NYPD has team dedicated to recovering stolen Apple devices

, Feb 22nd 2013 Discuss [7]

It is no secret that lots of iPhones and iPads are being stolen in New York City. Back in September we learned that NYC had a total of 11,447 Apple related thefts since January 1. This was then followed up in December with a report that due to Apple related thefts -- crime in the city was up for the first time in 20 years. The interesting part here, it seems that the NYPD now has a team dedicated to recovering these stolen Apple devices. Read The Full Story

iOS 6.1.3 update to fix lock screen vulnerability

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [2]

Apple released iOS 6.1.2 a couple of days ago that fixed the annoying Microsoft Exchange bug plaguing numerous iOS devices. However, it didn't address the recent lock screen exploit that allows nosy eyes to get a peek at your contacts and photos. However, iOS 6.1.3 beta 2 was just seeded to developers, and it looks like this update will fix the vulnerability. Read The Full Story

iPad mini 2nd-generation rear shell leaks

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [10]

We haven't been hearing much hearsay on the second-generation iPad mini. Of course, we know it's coming at some point, but today's leak seems to be the first out of many that we'll see in the coming months. Unconfirmed photos of what appear to be the rear shell of the second-gen iPad mini have leaked out onto the interwebs. Read The Full Story

Jony Ive Blue Peter video up now: chatting on gold and aluminium

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [1]

If you live outside the UK or haven't got access to the Britain-based Blue Peter television program for whatever reason, you'll be glad to see that the full chat they've had this past week with Jony Ive is now available in full. The Blue Peter program hosts a variety of engineers, inventors, and famous people of all kinds and has done so over its record-holding span of years actively broadcast on television. Apple's own Jony Ive's appearance included chats about three different designs created by children who rose to the challenge provided the week before, and showed Ive receiving a special badge in his honor. Read The Full Story

Netflix for iOS updates with improved UI and zoom controls

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Netflix pushed out a pretty significant update, which brings the streaming app up to an even version 3.0. The update includes an improved player user interface, where you can just tap to display the video titles if you're using the app on the iPad. Netflix also brought the zoom control back, which allows you to watch shows in full screen. Read The Full Story

TI unveils new TI-Nspire iPad applications

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Texas Instruments has announced that it has built its high-end graphing calculator technology into some applications designed to run on the Apple iPad. The company has announced the launch of two new applications including the TI-Nspire App for iPad and the TI-Nspire CAS App for iPad. These apps are specifically designed for the iPad and were refined in collaboration with researchers and classroom teachers. Read The Full Story

Audible updates iOS app to version 2.0, adds iPad support

, Feb 20th 2013 Discuss [1]

It has taken quite a while, but Audible has finally released an update to its iOS app that adds support for the iPad. Previous to this, the app was iPhone-only and rather difficult to use regardless, with the most basic functions you'd expect in an audiobook app - such as the ability to track progress - pretty much absent. That changes with version 2.0, which both adds iPad support and introduces a new user interface that is altogether more intuitive. Read The Full Story

iPad Mini now back in stock in many countries

, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [1]

Apple has finally restocked its supply of iPad Minis in its online store. The device is listed as “in stock” in many countries including the United States, Canada, and many others. Customers in Europe are still being waitlisted, with the Apple’s website telling them that there is still a 1-3 day wait time. Due to supply constraints, Apple was only able to ship out 60% of its 10 million iPad Mini orders in Q4 2012. Read The Full Story

Apple grabs 20% of consumer electronics revenues in 2012

, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [4]

While consumer electronics revenues have been going down for the past few years, some companies are seeing in increase in market share when it comes to total revenues for consumer technology devices. Apple accounted for 20% of consumer electronics revenues in 2012, which is a roughly 3% boost from 2011. Samsung also saw a boost to 9.3% from 7% in 2011. Read The Full Story

Apple releases iOS 6.1.2 update to fix Exchange bug

, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

As expected from last week, an update for iOS has been released today that fixes that annoying Exchange calendar bug that's been plaguing a lot of users recently. iOS 6.1.2 should be rolling out now to all iOS 6.x devices, and the fix should also improve connectivity, as well as increase battery life. Read The Full Story
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