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Apple Wins Patents for MagSafe on iPad, Multi-Touch Displays, Original iPod

Chris Burns, Aug 18th 2011 Discuss [1]

The patents are flying over at the US Patent and Trademark Office, a series of 20 of them running their way through the "granted" process this week putting some smiles on the faces of the Apple crew. The biggest news here appears to be that the MagSave magnetic charge port system we've been using on our MacBooks and MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs for a while now has been patented for use on the iPad. That means that when you've got your iPad plugged into the wall and uncle Frank goes flying by, tripping on the cord, your iPad will safely unplug with just the first *plink* of force, leaving the cord itself to sustain the bulk of the damage. Read The Full Story

Skype WiFi Now Available On iOS For Accessing Over 1 Million Hotspots

Rue Liu, Aug 17th 2011 Discuss [5]

Skype has just rolled out a new iOS app called Skype WiFi that will allow users to access over 1 million WiFi hotspots around the world. If you travel abroad frequently, this app will come in handy as it allows you to avoid data roaming charges. Whenever you need to check email or make a quick Skype call, you can simply use the app on a per minute basis than be charged hefty data fees. Read The Full Story

Amazon Student App Lets You Trade Textbooks And More From Your iPhone

Rue Liu, Aug 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

Amazon launched a new iOS app today that will simplify the back-to-school rush. The app is called Amazon Student and makes it convenient for students to trade-in used textbooks, electronics, video games, DVDs, and more for Amazon.com gift cards. It also makes it easier for students to scan textbooks in a store to see quickly if better deals are available elsewhere. Read The Full Story

Google+ App Now Supports iPad and iPod Touch

Rue Liu, Aug 8th 2011 Discuss [5]

When an iOS app for the fledgling social network Google+ was introduced last month, it quickly shot up to become the top free app on iTunes. And it's interesting to note that the app wasn't even available to iPads and iPod touch devices. A new update this morning fixes that and adds some other improvements. Read The Full Story

Instagram Hits 150 Million Photos

Rue Liu, Aug 3rd 2011 Discuss [1]

The photo sharing app phenomenon that is Instagram has announced today a new milestone. Posting to its blog, the company revealed that it is now hosting over 150 million photos. This is quite an amazing feat, considering the company launched just nine months ago and is exclusive to the iOS platform. Read The Full Story

Zero1.tv offers VooMote One for iPhone and iPod touch

Shane McGlaun, Jul 26th 2011 Discuss [3]

One of the accessories for the iPhone and the iPod touch that is becoming more and more common are the universal remote controls. The last one we talked about was the Beacon universal remote for the iPhone. A company called zero1.tv has a new iPhone and iPod touch universal remote control device called the VooMote One that is set to land for geeks to use in the living room. Read The Full Story

Google+ for iPhone app released

Chris Davies, Jul 19th 2011 Discuss [23]

The Google+ for iOS app has been released [iTunes link], offering iPhone (but not iPod touch) users a native way to access the new Google social network. As with the Google+ Android app, which Google released at the service’s launch, the iOS version supports Huddle group chats along with access to the full Stream of updates and individual Circle updates.

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iOS 4.3.4 Jailbreak released just days after Apple closes loophole

Chris Davies, Jul 18th 2011 Discuss [30]

The iPhone Dev Team has already jailbroken Apple's new iOS 4.3.4 release, pushed out to the iPhone, iPad and other devices on Friday last week. The updated iOS version patched a PDF vulnerability which hackers had used to jailbreak iOS 4.3.3; however, redsn0w 0.9.8b3 has been released to handle jailbreaks on 4.3.4, albeit tethered rather than untethered. Read The Full Story

Apple iOS 4.3.4 Released, PDF Vulnerability Fixed

Rue Liu, Jul 15th 2011 Discuss [3]

Apple today released the iOS 4.3.4 update for the iPhone 3GS, both the GSM and CDMA versions of the iPhone 4, both generations of the iPad, and the third and fourth generation iPod touch. The update came as promised to fix the PDF security loophole and to block the JailbreakMe iPhone unlocking tool. Read The Full Story

iPhone 5 on August 16 suggests Apple Store job posting

Chris Davies, Jul 14th 2011 Discuss [2]

Apple’s iPhone 5 could arrive earlier than expected, with new job listings for the company’s UK retail stores tipping a release as soon as August 16. According to the listings, Apple is “seeking full-time iPhone Sales Staff for an exciting project to work 5 days a week (Tuesday-Saturday) for the period 16th August – 29th October.” Among the responsibilities would be capturing “the hearts and minds of potential customers.”

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Griffin Helo TC remote-controlled helicopter controlled by your iPhone

Chris Davies, Jul 14th 2011 Discuss [3]

Griffin has outed a new remote-control helicopter, the Helo TC, which turns your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad into a command station. The Griffin Helo TC is a dual-rotor 'copter, like many we've seen over the past few years, but offers iOS control via the free Helo TC app, and all for a relatively bargainous £34.99 ($56). Read The Full Story

Mophie Pulse To Bring ViviTouch Haptics To Your iPhone, iPod Touch

Rue Liu, Jul 12th 2011 Discuss [2]

Your iPhone and iPod touch may soon become the ultimate portable gaming machine with the Mophie Pulse case featuring ViviTouch haptics technology. The new case promises to bring "bone-shaking" vibrations and "pulse pounding" stereo sound that transfers what's happening in your games into a more immersive experience. Read The Full Story