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Apple Releases iOS 4.3.5 to Resolve ‘Security Issue’
Update 1: Apple posts support document for iOS 4.3.5: iOS 4.3.5 Software Update Data Security Available for: iOS 3.0 through 4.3.4 for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 (GSM), iOS 3.1 through 4.3.4 for iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iOS 3.2 through 4.3.4 for iPad Impact: An attacker with a privileged network position may capture...
Two Fake Apple Stores in China Shut Down by Officials
Remember those ingenious fake Apple Stores in Kunming China? Well, it appears two of them have shut down, according to Reuters. Officials ordered two out of five stores to close due to lack of official business permits, and not because of piracy concerns. However, one of the knock off Apple stores is still up and...
iOS 5 Beta 4: What’s New
With the release of iOS 5 Beta 4 before the weekend, Apple delivered a much improved iOS 5 beta (from a performance perspective) and a few subtle updates and tweaks. For those keeping track, the following list details only what is new in iOS 5 Beta 4. What's New In iOS 5 Beta 4 Features/Tweaks...
[Update] iOS 5 Beta 4 Over the Air Update Works Over 3G or WiFi
Update: Here are a few OTA upgrade notes: - The update requires at least 50% battery or connection to a power source. My update was 'frozen' at about 85% when I was at 20% battery life, but once I plugged it into a power source it resumed. - Jailbroken users on iOS 5 won't be...
Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 4
Update: iOS 5 beta 4 can be installed over the air, as a delta update, at 133 MB. Go to Settings and Software Update. Let us know how it goes, as it'll work over 3G and WiFi. Apple has just released iOS 5 Beta 4 for developers. Stayed tuned for more!
Images Surface of Next Generation iPod touch–in White?
The iPod touch has become a popular item as part of Apple's total 222 million iOS devices sold. As for the next generation iPod touch, images were sent to 9to5Mac that reveal it could come with a white faceplate, to look similar to the iPhone 4. To add further evidence of a possible white iPod...
Will Apple Implement Bluetooth 4.0 Into the iPhone 5?
The big news on Wednesday was Apple's official release of OS X Lion to the world. On that same day, the MacBook Air and Mac mini were given a refresh to include newer Intel Core i5/i7 chips and Thunderbolt. What might have been overlooked by some was the inclusion of Bluetooth 4.0, allowing this new...
Bloomberg: Apple In Talks to Acquire Hulu
Currently Apple TV has some of the best integration we've seen with Netflix, but the latest scoop via Bloomberg is Apple is in talks to buy Hulu, the popular TV streaming subscription service available in the US. Imagine if this was available worldwide for all 222 million iOS devices? That would be huge. Canada doesn't...
Lodsys Gets Busy and Sues Rovio, EA, Atari, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive
Looks like Lodsys is back in action again and has started lawsuits against five major game companies. According to FOSSpatents, Lodsys is going after Rovio for Angry Birds for iOS (NOO!!) and Android, EA for Sims 3 (iPhone), Atari and their Greatest Hits Series, Square Enix for Big Hit Baseball, and Take-Two Interactive for NHL...
Apple Announces 1 Million OS X Lion Downloads on First Day
Apple issued a PR release a couple hours ago to broadcast yesterday's OS X Lion debut resulted in over 1 million downloads on the first day, which, is pretty impressive. Given the fact it was available straight from the Mac App Store probably helped too, eh? CUPERTINO, California—July 21, 2011—Apple® today announced that in just...
Knock-Off Apple Store Employee in China Speaks Out
Remember those incredibly real knock-off Apple Stores built in Kunming, China? Turns out the stores are not authorized Apple resellers (duh), but the products they sell are genuine and sold at the same prices as Apple's website. The WSJ's China Real Time, they were able to reach out to a store employee, while calls to...
Apple Now Has Over $76 Billion Dollars in Cash
During Apple's 2011 Q3 earnings conference call, it was revealed the company now has over $76.2 billion dollars in cash. In just a mere three months, their cash war chest increased from $65.8 billion dollars. Asymco notes the cash acquired during this quarter is more than what Apple had on hand 4.5 years ago. The...