Friday, February 28, 2014

Hipstamatic Updates Oggl Photos App With New SurfMode and iPad Support

Oggl is a place to discover amazing images, create your own, and collect photos that inspire you.
AN AMAZING CAMERA
Take amazingly beautiful photos with one of our Hipstamatic camera presets, or discover your own look by mixing and matching lenses and films.

ONE-STOP SHARING
Hipstamatic has updated its Oggl photos app with iPad support, a new SurfMode, new Notifications Ticker, and more.


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Apple Releases Whitepaper on iOS Security

Apple has released a whitepaper detailing iOS Security features for various technologies including iMessage and Touch ID.
 


iOS and iOS devices provide stringent security features, and they’re easy to use. Many of these features are enabled by default, so IT departments don’t need to perform extensive configurations. And key security features like device encryption are not configurable, so users can’t disable them by mistake. Other features, such as Touch ID, enhance the user experience by making it simpler and more intuitive to secure the device.

This document provides details about how security technology and features are implemented within the iOS platform. It will also help organizations combine iOS platform security technology and features with their own policies and procedures to meet their specific security needs.
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Instapaper Gets New Functionality Send to Kindle and Improved AirPlay Integration

Instapaper has been updated with several new features and improvements including Send to Kindle functionality, autorenewable subscriptions, improved AirPlay integration, and more.


Instapaper is the simplest way to save and store articles for reading: offline, on-the-go, anytime, anywhere, perfectly formatted. Instapaper for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch provides a mobile-optimized Text view that makes reading Internet content a clean and uncluttered experience.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

iOS 7.0.6 Adoption Reaches 13.3% 48 Hours After Its Release

iOS 7.0.6 which fixes a major SSL vulnerability in Apple's mobile operating system reached 13.3% adoption in North America, 48 hours after its release.
Chitika says it examined tens of millions of U.S. and Canadian ad impressions from February 21st to February 23rd for the study.


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Clear To-Do List App Goes Free for 1 Day

The Clear to-do list app is being offered free for 24 hours as part of Reamac's plan to unify users on one version of its app.
The free download is intended for those who purchased Clear+; however, anyone can grab the app freely.


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Fortune's 2014 List of World's Most Admired Companies

Apple topped Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2014 for the seventh straight time.
 

Apple:
● Top 50 rank: 1
● Rank in Computers: 1 (Previous rank: 1)
● Overall score: 7.94
● Ticker:AAPL

Why it's admired:
The iconic tech company known for the iPhone and other stylish and user-friendly products is back in the top spot on this year's list, for the seventh year in a row. Apple, the most valuable brand on the planet according to Interbrand, brought in $171 billion in revenues in FY2013 and is flush with cash, but fan boys and girls (not to mention the market) are getting antsy to see its next big product. Bets are on a smartwatch or AppleTV, but the company is also reportedly turning its attention to cars and medical devices. -- Erika Fry

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Apple Releases iTunes 11.1.5

Apple has released iTunes 11.1.5 to fix a problem that could cause the application to quit unexpectedly when a device is connected.


iTunes 11.1.5
This update fixes a problem that may cause iTunes to quit unexpectedly when a device is connected and improves compatibility with iBooks for ...
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Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 With SSL Vulnerability Fix, FaceTime Audio Calling

Apple has released OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 fixing the major SSL vulnerability in the operating system and introducing new features including FaceTime audio calls, iMessage blacklist, improved Mail unread counts, and more.
 


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TV4 Channel Launches on Apple TV in Sweden

Starting today, viewers in Sweden can access TV4 Group's 'TV4 Play' service on their Apple TVs.
Annika Larsson Järund, Head of TV4 Play, says: "We’re incredibly excited to be the first Scandinavian content provider to launch on Apple TV. With HD content from 'TV4 Play' on Apple TV it's even easier for viewers to enjoy the wide range of entertainment and quality broadcasting available from TV4."


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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

I0n1c Releases 'Quick and Dirty' Patch to Fix Serious SSL Vulnerability in OS X Mavericks

Stefan Esser, also known as i0n1c, has made a 'quick and dirty' patch available to fix the serious SSL vulnerability that Apple just patched in iOS but has yet to fix in OS X Mavericks.
 


The flaw is very serious because it totally compromises the security of SSL and allows for man in the middle attack on otherwise secure SSL connections without any warning on the client side. Unfortunately it has been discovered that this vulnerability is also present in OSX Mavericks. When you look at the following code snippet that is taken from Security.framework's sslKeyExchange.c you can spot a superfluous "goto fail;" statement. This statement is executed in all cases and completely bypasses the call to sslRawVerify. This means there is actually no verification performed on the signed server key exchange.

 

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Evad3rs Update Evasi0n7 to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6

The evad3rs have released an official update to evasi0n7 that brings support for jailbreaking the new iOS 7.0.6 firmware.
 

Apple recently released iOS 7.0.6 and iOS 6.1.6 to fix a major security issue with SSL that allowed an attacker to actively intercept your network connection and freely snoop on you.



Pod2g of the evad3rs said, "One of the worst day for Apple. Today we know that HTTPS haven't protected our credentials and privacy for 1 year, maybe more on OSX and iOS. People on public wifi networks (Sochi?), please just don't use your iOS device if it's not updated to iOS 7.0.6. Don't use your Mac Book."
It is highly recommended that you update to iOS 7.0.6 immediately!
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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Apple Acquires TestFlight Owner Burstly

Apple has acquired Burstly, the makers of TestFlight, a popular beta testing platform for mobile developers, reports Re/code.
 

Apple 'confirmed' the acquisition with its usual response.


“Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans.”

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Fitbit Announces Voluntary Recall of Fitbit Force Due to Skin Irritation Complaints

Fitbit has announced a voluntary recall of the Fitbit Force because a number of customers have suffered skin irritation from the device.
 


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Jailbreak Hacker Winocm is Going to Work for Apple

Winocm, a hacker who alongside iH8sn0w and SquiffyPwn brought us the p0sixspwn jailbreak of iOS 6.1.3-6.1.5, has announced he's going to work for Apple.
 

The news was posted to Twitter earlier today:

I figured now is the right time to say this, I will be working at Apple starting later this year.
 


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Warning: Jailbreakers Should Stay Away From iOS 7.0.6 For Now

Jailbreakers should not update to the newly released iOS 7.0.6 firmware until further notice, says MuscleNerd.
 

 


Same advice as last time! Stay away from 7.0.6 if jailbroken, and we'll update evasi0n7 if possible (this sounds like an important fix!)
 


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Apple Releases iOS 7.0.6 With Fix for SSL Connection Verification

Apple has released iOS 7.0.6 and iOS 6.1.6 with fixes for SSL connection verification.
 

iOS 7.0.6:
This security update provides a fix for SSL connection verification.

 

For more information on the security content of this update, please visit this ...
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Apple is Preparing a Fix for MacBook Air Sleep/Wake Crashes

Apple is preparing an update to fix MacBook air sleep/wake crashes
 

As reported by MacRumors Apple is planning to fix issues that causes MacBook Air to crush when they are wakened from sleep.

An Apple Authorized Service Provider told the site there seems to be a bug in the sensor that detects when Macbook Air is opened from sleep. It appears that the problem is related to OS X Mavericks and requires a combination of the computer going to sleep and a press on the keyboard or touchpad to initiate.


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Portrait of Steve Jobs from 20lbs of e-waste

Portrait of Steve Jobs from 20lbs of e-waste.
 

 

Well made portrait of Steve Jobs by Jason Mecier is a collage of old Apple products which includes mice, power cables, disks, logic boards, keyboards, cds and other products. He has done this kind of portraits for a lot of ...
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Apple to Release iOS 7.1 in Mid-March With Overhauled Mobile Device Management

Apple will reportedly release iOS 7.1 in mid-March alongside a new Mobile Device Management system.
 

An unverified source tipped the site that Apple is working with some vendors and institutional clients to improve iOS managed deployment. Those features are expected to ship with iOS 7.1 "around March 15."

The source did provide some details on the new device management features.


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Apple's unwillingness to share data hurts iAD business

According to Madison Avenue media buyers, who spoke with AdAge, Apple's unwillingness to share large amounts of consumer data is hurting its iAd business by slowing development of ad products.
 

 

It is reported that Apple doesn't have  a large sales team in advertising and doesn't have official sales targets for iAd business.

 

 
Perhaps the biggest issue hindering their ad growth is that advertising is an afterthought, a blip on the balance sheet. It's still viewed by some as immaterial and potentially detrimental to the cash cows -- an ad is an impediment if it distracts a consumer from the "buy" button or mucks up a beautiful mobile app.
 


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New Apple 'Your Verse' Story Details How Mountaineers Use the iPad

Apple has posted a new 'Your Verse' story that details how mountaineers use the iPad to elevate their expeditions.
 

 


Mountaineers Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington have scaled many of the most renowned — and feared — mountains on Earth. In exploring frigid and unforgiving altitudes that most humans visit only in the comfort of a pressurized jet cabin, one piece of equipment has become essential to them: their iPad.

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Apple Posts New iPad Air Ad: 'Your Verse Anthem'

Apple has posted a new ad for the iPad Air entitled 'Your Verse Anthem'. The ad is narrated with a quote from the Dead Poet’s Society.
 

 


We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering. These are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love. These are what we stay alive for.


 




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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

For 24 Hours Clear is Going Free

Realmac has announced that Clear is going free for 24 hours to unify users on one version of the app.
 

Last year the company released a new version of its Clear to-do app called Clear+ for $4.99. That version had iPad support and iOS 7 support. They then removed the original Clear app from the store; however, complaints from outraged customers quickly brought back the original version.


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Thursday, February 13, 2014

New vision of Apple TV less ambitious from the previous ones

As reported by The Wall Street Journal Apple's plans for the new Apple TV has been scaled down compared to what it previously intended.
 

 

What originally started as obtaining content right for an ambitious internet enabled TV box is now set in quite different direction.


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Apple confirms unethically sourced tantalum is not used by suppliers

In today's report Apple released the results of its supplier audit program from 2013.
 

 

They confirmed that its partners use only ethically sourced tantalum, which is a primary metal used in electronic components that can be also be mined from war-torn regions in Africa.
In January 2014, we confirmed that all active, identified tantalum smelters in Apple’s supply chain were validated as conflict-free by third-party auditors, and we will continue to require all suppliers to use only verified tantalum sources. We know supply chains fluctuate, and we’ll maintain ongoing monitoring of our suppliers’ smelters.
 


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Alleged iPhone 6 Prototype Depicted in New Images

Photos have leaked of what is allegedly an iPhone 6 prototype.
 

The images were first posted to Twitter by @mornray886 and Sonny Dickson, ‏who has a track record of authentic leaks, has also been posting photos online.


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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

iPhone 6 to Feature Much Lighter Frame and Improved LED Backlight

The iPhone 6 will feature a slimmer design, a much lighter frame, and upgraded LED backlight specs, says LEDInside.
 


According to sources from Apple supply chain, the iPhone 6 is likely to be released in June 2014, and will have larger monitor size of 4.7”. Industry insiders also projected the iPhone 6 will have a much lighter frame, which will lead to upgrades in LED backlight specs. In the previous generation, the iPhone used 0.6t side-view type LED, in contrast the new iPhone will probably be adopting 0.4t side-view type LED.

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Apple's App Store Usage Numbers Place iOS 7 Adoption at 82%

The iOS 7 adoption rate keeps climbing and this time, and according to Apple's App Store numbers 82% of mobile devices are using iOS 7.
 

 

The previous number Apple had given out was 80% -- so the rate has jumped 2% in just a couple weeks.

iOS 6 fell 2% to 15% and devices running at or below iOS 5 remained at 3%.

These numbers come straight from Apple's own developer support page, which gives information on App Store review times, percentage of users using a particular iOS version, and much.


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iPad Air Reigns Supreme in Tablet Battery Life Shootout

The iPad Air reigned supreme in a tablet battery life shootout performed by which.co.uk.
 

The test compared the iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini, iPad 2, Tesco Hudl, Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Kindle Fire HD, Nexus 7 (2).




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500px App Now Lets You Upload Photos

The 500px photo app has been updated to let users upload photos.
 


500px is an online platform for photographers to share their work and be inspired by their peers. Every month, millions of people visit 500px.com and our mobile apps to find the world’s most inspiring photography and learn techniques to develop their own skill and appreciation of the art.

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Analyst Predicts Apple 'iAnywhere' Platform Will Turn Your iPhone Into a Desktop Computer

JP Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz says Apple may be preparing to release a platform he dubs 'iAnywhere' that would let you dock your iOS device into a display turning it into a full blown desktop computer.
 

 


"While not a new idea, our global tech research team believes Apple could be on the cusp of introducing a new category with iAnywhere, a converged MacOS-iOS operating system that allows an iPhone or iPad to dock into a specially configured display to run as a computer," Moskowitz said. "In our view, this category would be a leapfrog event, potentially jumpstarting iPhone and iPad growth as well as peripherals and cloud-based software and services sales."
 


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Reference to New Apple TV Found in iOS 7

A reference to the next generation Apple TV has been found in iOS 7.
 

Recent reports have suggested that a new Apple TV is coming soon which is rumored to sport new content, gaming capabilities, AirPort Express functionality, and even a cable box feature.

 


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Saturday, February 8, 2014

MEGA App Gets Photo Sync Feature, Passcode Lock

The MEGA app has received an update that brings photo sync and passcode lock.


 
MEGA is a secure cloud storage service with 50 GB free storage space.


 


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Flappy Bird Creator Says He is Pulling the Game From the App Store Tomorrow

Flappy Birds creator Dong Nguyen says he is pulling the game from the App Store tomorrow.
 

Nguyen posted the news on Twitter saying,
"I am sorry 'Flappy Bird' users, 22 hours from now, I will take 'Flappy Bird' down. I cannot take this anymore."
 

https://twitter.com/dongatory/status/432227971173068800

 


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Apple Releases Pro Apps Uncompressed 4:2:2 Codec v1.0.2

Apple has released Pro Apps Uncompressed 4:2:2 Codec v1.0.2 for download.
 


This update enables viewing of uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit 4:2:2 video in newer video applications on OS X Mavericks.
 



You can download the update from Apple support page.
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Flappy Bird Has Been Updated With New Birds, New UI, Improved Frame Rate

Flappy Bird, currently the most popular app on the App Store, has received an update that brings new birds, a new UI, and an improved frame rate.
 

Flappy Bird gained notoriety after users started posting hilarious reviews expressing their frustrations at the addictive nature of the game.


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Thursday, February 6, 2014

IOC Says Olympic Athletes Are Not Required to Cover the Apple Logo on Their iPhones

An International Olympic Committee spokesperson said that athletes are not required to cover the Apple logo on their devices during the opening ceremonies, despite reportedly being told by Samsung to do so.
 

Yesterday, it was reported that Samsung provided athletes at the Sochi 2014 Olympics a free Galaxy Note 3 but that came with a catch that they cover up the Apple logo on their iPhone so its not visible during the opening ceremonies.


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iOS 7 Bug Lets You Disable 'Find My iPhone' Without a Password

Bradley Williams has discovered a bug in iOS 7 that let you disable Find My iPhone without needing a password.
 

Williams says he attempted to contact Apple about the bug; however, he did not receive a response.


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Apple Removes Last Remaining Bitcoin Wallet App From the App Store

Apple has removed Blockchain, the last remaining Bitcoin wallet app, from its App Store.
 

The app allowed users to send and receive bitcoin payments and featured Email/SMS Notifications, QR Code Support, URI support, and more.

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Star Wars: Tiny Death Star Game Gets Imperial Assignments Overhaul

The 'Star Wars: Tiny Death Star' game has been updated with numerous improvements including an Imperial Assignments Overhaul, Special Events, Facebook integration.
 


From Disney Mobile, in partnership with LucasArts and NimbleBit, the makers of Tiny Tower, comes an all-new mobile game about everyone’s favorite space station, STAR WARS: TINY DEATH STAR! Amidst a civil war in a galaxy far, far away, the Emperor is building a Death Star level by level, and he needs your help. Intergalactic war is expensive, and space stations are, too. Do you have any idea how much it costs to build one the size of a moon?

 

Live life on the dark side, and join Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader on a mission to attract Galactic bitizens, run intergalactic businesses, and build an all-new Death Star! With that hard-earned money, fund the Empire’s evil schemes to defeat the Rebels and conquer the galaxy once and for all!

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Winocm Decrypts iBoot for 64-bit iPhone 5s

Winocm has managed to decrypt iBoot for the the 64-bit iPhone 5s which makes exploitation much easier.
 

Winocm posted a screenshot of the decrypted iBoot to Twitter earlier today saying, "64-bit iBoots anyone?".


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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Samsung Demands Olympic Athletes Cover Up the Apple Logo on their iPhones for Opening Ceremony

Samsung is giving athletes at the Sochi 2014 Olympics a free Galaxy Note 3 but that comes with a catch.
As a condition of the gift, Samsung is demanding that athletes cover up the Apple logo on their iPhone so its not visible during the opening ceremonies. The guidelines were revealed by the Swiss Olympic team.


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This is Why Apple Wants the iPhone to Have a Sapphire Glass Covered Display

Check out this video that shows why Apple wants the iPhone to have a sapphire glass covered display.
 

Aero-Gear makes a Sapphire Crystal Screen Protector. In the video below you can see how it holds up to a brick of concrete.

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BBM App Update Makes It Easier to Find and Add Friends

The BBM app for iPhone has been updated making it easier to quickly build your contact list by helping you find and add friends.
 


The OFFICIAL version of BBM is now here for iPhone. Get the real BBM app for the best way connect with friends and family. Download it now.

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Apple to Use LG Chem 'Stepped Battery' for iWatch

Apple will reportedly use LG Chem’s stepped battery for its rumored iWatch.
 




Contrary to recent news reports of solar-powered smart watches, Apple has confirmed that it will stick with lithium-ion batteries for its upcoming iWatch. These batteries are to be supplied mainly by Samsung SDI, LG Chem and Tianjin Lishen Battery, according to industry sources./i]

 

"Apple will utilize LG Chem’s stepped battery since it offers better longevity than others and can be applied for different shapes," a source said.

 


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Ultra HD desktop monitor expected to reach shipments over 2 million in 2014

Overall desktop monitor demand falls to 133 million units in 2014, Ultra HD monitor shipments will reach two million units, and by 2017 shipments are forecast to reach approximately 8% of the market.
 

The ASP for Ultra HD monitors is forecast to decline from US$1,347 in 2014 to US$927 in 2017. Thanks to falling production costs leading to declines in ASPs, shipments of Ultra HD desktop monitor displays are expected to increase steadily.

 
"Increased Ultra HD-class monitor shipment volume will depend on how far and how fast ASPs decline," said Hidetoshi Himuro, director of PC and IT research at DisplaySearch. "Although makers hope to raise prices for Ultra HD-enabled monitors, price competition has already begun."

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Evasi0n7 1.0.5 Released With Support for Jailbreaking iOS 7.0.5

Evasi0n7 1.0.5 has been released bringing support for jailbreaking iOS 7.0.5.
https://twitter.com/pod2g/status/431035540298018816
Official Mirrors



Server
OS
Version
Link


box.com
Mac OS X
1.0.5
SHA1: a81a7128113a7610371a2f9f99933a1dbd153c42


box.com
Windows
1.0.5
SHA1: ...
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After Facebook release of »Paper« app, FiftyThree files for trademark

As expected, FiftyThree has filed for a trademark on the term "Paper" following the announcement of Facebook’s magazine-style news curation tool, also named Paper.
 

 

First discovered by TechCrunch, the trademark was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 30, when Facebook released its new app. As noted by FiftyThree co-founder Georg Petschnigg in an open letter, FiftyThree was not given advanced notice of Facebook’s plans and was taken by surprise by the app release.




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Apple hires sleep expert to work on iWatch

Apple has hired Roy J.E.M Raymann, from Philips Research, for its iWatch team .
 

The hire is the latest in a long series of recent reports that suggest Apple is hiring a wide variety of experts for its upcoming iWatch product.


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Evernote for Mac is Updated With New 'Descriptive Search' Feature

Evernote for Mac has been updated with a new 'Descriptive Search' feature.
 


Evernote helps millions worldwide remember anything and everything that happens in their lives. Use Evernote to take notes, save interesting web pages, create to-dos and shopping lists, attach images and PDFs, and so much more. Then, watch as it all instantly synchronizes from your Mac to your smartphone, tablet and the Web, allowing you to find your memories at any time from anywhere.

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North Korea's Official 'Red Star' Operating System Borrows Heavily From OS X

Screenshots from the latest version of North Korea's home-grown "Red Star" Linux operating system reveal a striking resemblance to OS X, as shown in a new report from IDG News Service. The new look seen in version 3.0 of the software replaces the Windows-inspired design of version 2.0.
 
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, might the folks in Cupertino be pleased when they see the latest version of North Korea's home-grown operating system?

Version 3.0 of Red Star Linux presents users with a radical refresh of its desktop design, one that closely resembles Mac OS X.

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Apple Seeds OS X Server 3.1 Preview to Developers

Apple released OS X Server 3.1 Preview to developers today for testing.
 

 


OS X Server 3.1 Preview 13S4090c is focused on general Server and Profile Manger bug fixes.


Developers can download the update from the Mac Dev Center.
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What's New in iOS 7.1 Beta 5

Earlier today, Apple released the fifth beta of iOS 7.1 to developers, which included both bug fixes and a minor updates to the operating system.
 

While previous iOS 7.1 betas introduced several visual changes, iOS 7.1 beta 5 included just a few additional tweaks to further streamline the look of iOS 7 ahead of a prospective public release.


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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Apple Takes Further Steps to Block the Evasi0n Jailbreak in iOS 7.1 Beta 5

Apple has taken further steps to block the evasi0n jailbreak in iOS 7.1 beta 5, reports iH8sn0w.
 

The fourth beta of iOS 7.1 blocked the kernel exploit used by the evasi0n jailbreak. The just released fifth beta of iOS 7.1 takes things a step further and pathes the AFC sandbox escape as well.


evasi0n7's afc sandbox escape is patched in 7.1b5 too.

afc refuses to bind to a specific port now (when running as mobile).
 




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Apple Releases iOS 7.1 Beta 5 to Developers With Siri Language Improvements

Apple has released iOS 7.1 beta 5 to developers for testing.
 

iOS 7.1 beta 5
This beta version of iOS 7.1 contains bug fixes and improvements.

For more information, visit:
http://developer.apple.com/ios7/release-notes/




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Apple building its own CDN – content delivery network?

As Apple continues to develop its new data centers in North Carolina, Nevada and Oregon, it could have greater plans to develop a content delivery network (CDN) to deliver content to its iTunes and iCloud users.
 

Analyst Dan Rayburn with Frost & Sullivan believes that Apple is looking to expand its CDN capabilities, but it isn't sure just how in-depth the system will be. Currently Apple uses Akamai and Level 3 to handle most of its distribution needs for the App Store, iTunes, and iCloud, though its data center initiative gives it a good base of operations for distributing content as well as storage for user data.


With iTunes and iCloud, Apple controls the data and the service, but must outsource the less visible and yet still incredibly important job of reliably delivering data packets to users. With hundreds of millions of users downloading apps, music, TV shows and movies, ensuring quality of service for all users will be essential.


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Despite protest Facebook's Paper now available for download

Facebook's new creation Paper is now available for download in the U.S.
 

 

»Paper« is a news reader which gets content from a user's Facebook News Feed and from well-known online new sites and publications.

Like competing apps such as Flipboard and Zite, Paper features a magazine-style layout with individual section categories for content.


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Apple Posts a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of Its New '1.24.14' Film

Apple has posted a behind the scenes look at the making of its new '1.24.14' film.
 

 


On January 24, 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh. And with it a promise that the power of technology, put in the hands of everyone, could change the world. On January 24, 2014, we sent 15 camera crews all over the world to show how that promise has become a reality.

 
From sunrise in Melbourne to nightfall in Los Angeles, they documented people doing amazing things with Apple products. They shot over 70 hours of footage — all with the iPhone 5s. Then it was edited and scored with an original soundtrack. Thanks to the power of the Mac and the innovations it has inspired, an effort that normally takes months was accomplished in a matter of days.
 


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WWE Channel Coming to Apple TV on February 24th

A WWE Network representative let it slip that the channel is coming to the Apple TV in a post on their Facebook page.
 

Announced last month, WWE Network is set to launch in the U.S. on Monday, February 24, featuring all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events – including WrestleMania – for $9.99 per month with a 6-month commitment. WWE Network will offer original programming, reality shows, documentaries, classic matches and more than 1,500 hours of video on demand at launch.

 


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Apple Posts New '1.24.14' Ad Celebrating Mac's 30th Birthday

Apple has posted a new ad entitled '1.24.14' in celebration of Mac's 30th birthday.
 

 


Thirty years ago Macintosh promised to put technology in the hands of the people. To celebrate Mac's birthday, this film was shot around the world in one day, entirely on iPhone. Here's to the next thirty.
 


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Leaked Specifications for the iPhone 6

KDB Daewoo Securities has revealed what they believe to be the specifications for the upcoming iPhone 6.
 

As reported before, the firm expects Apple to release the iPhone 6 in two different screen sizes.

 


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Pebble Smartwatch App is Updated With Pebble Appstore, Watchfaces

The new Pebble Smartwatch app is now available in the App Store and it features over one thousand apps and watchfaces for the device.
 

 


The Pebble smart watch connects to your iPhone and other iOS devices using Bluetooth, alerting you to incoming calls, emails, messages and alerts. Customize your Pebble with hundreds of watchapps found within the Pebble smart watch app.

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Apple Posts Workaround for No New Email Bug in Mail

Apple has posted a workaround for customers experiencing a bug in Mail that results in no new email being received until the app is quit and reopened.
 


OS X: New email messages not received until Mail is quit and reopened
 


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Monday, February 3, 2014

Apple hit with $840 million damages claim over E-Books price fixing

Apple has been charged with a new damages claim of $840 million for conspiring to fix E-Book prices with publishers, leading to higher prices across the industry.
 

The claim was filed this Friday and is claiming Apple owes American E-Book customers a minimum of $280 million in damages. Steve Berman, an attorney representing consumers and 33 states, argues that E-Books prices rose 18.1%, equaling about $280 million in damages.


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13-year old injured after iPhone catches on fire in pants pocket

It was reported that a 13-year-old student from Maine suffered first and second degree burns after the iPhone she was carrying in her pants pocket bursts into flames, school officials said.



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New renderings reveal massive 2-story sliding glass panels of Apple's new flagship San Francisco store

As reported by SocketSite, revised plans for Apple's proposed flagship retail store in San Francisco's Union Square include new renderings of the location.
 

The prospective store is now pictured to feature two–story sliding glass panels standing 44 feet tall and 23 feet wide, allowing the building to be opened up to the street. The store will also include regular glass doors that would act as a primary point of entry when the larger doors are closed. 


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Tim Cook visiting United Arab Emirates Amid – rumors of Apple retail store plans

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted in the United Arab Emirates this weekend.
 

Cook posed for photos at Apple reseller Virgin Megastore at the Al Wahdi Mall in Abu Dhabi, while several photos from today place him in Dubai at the massive Dubai Mall.



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Apple sets out to redefine fitness tracking and health by iWatch + iOS 8

Apple is set to reinvent the mobile healthcare and fitness world.
 

Company currently plans to release a new version of the iPhone operating system this year with health and fitness tracking integration. Apple’s work on such an operating system likely indicates that Apple is nearing the introduction of its much-rumored, sensor-laden “iWatch,”.


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Apple exploring induction, solar and motion charging for curved-glass iWatch

Apple is testing a variety of different charging methods for its "iWatch" smart watch project, according to a The New York Times report. At the top of Apple's list appears to be induction charging, allowing users to recharge their watches wirelessly.
 
For its wristwatch, Apple has been testing a method to charge the battery wirelessly with magnetic induction, according to a person briefed on the product. A similar technology is already used in some Nokia smartphones — when a phone is placed on a charging plate, an electrical current creates a magnetic field, which creates voltage that powers the phone.

 
Another test at Apple has involved charging the battery through movement, a method that is already used in many modern watches. A person’s arm swinging could operate a tiny charging station that generates and pushes power to the device while walking, according to a patent filed by Apple in 2009.
 


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