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Apple’s Free ‘App of the Week’ Download: Snapseed Photo Editor

Last week we saw Apple start a new App of the Week series that included Cut the Rope: Experiments as a free download. For those that have noticed already, iTunes now shows popular photo editor Snapseed as the latest pick for App of the Week, a universal app that retails for $4.99. Snapseed was chosen...

n64iOS Now In Cydia – Nintendo64 Emulator For Your iPhone

  Game emulators have been in high demand on iOS devices, ever since the first jailbreak, years ago. In recent years, Zodttd has been at the forefront of bringing games emulators to consoles and mobile devices. There have been some legal questions regarding these emulators, but Zodttd says he is not breaking any laws. He...

iPhone 5 Hardware Details Revealed in iOS 6 Beta?

9to5Mac reports they have discovered hardware details for the next iPhone 5 based on information they have acquired from a beta version of iOS 6. Their sources revealed evidence of an ARM S5L8950X processor, known internally with the name A5-***. As for the GPU, numbers note a new or unknown chip identified as SGX543RC* (the...

Telus iPhone Unlocking Coming June 1st for $50

MobileSyrup reports Telus iPhone users will be able to unlock their devices starting tomorrow (June 1st) for $50. An internal memo reveals the criteria for Telus iPhone users to unlock their phones: The iPhone must operate on the TELUS’ HSPA network. Client must have an iPhone registered for a postpaid account with TELUS for at least 90...

Netflix Updates Its iPhone/iPad App With Better On-Screen Controls

Netflix yesterday released an update to its iOS app and today they have detailed the news changes on their blog. We now have larger and improved play controls (a nice rewind 10 seconds button!), such as a bigger volume slider. When you scrub forward there are now thumbnail images, plus audio/subtitle access is now easier...

Telus iPhone 4 8GB Promo: $0 on a Three Year Contract

The trusty iPhone 4 is regularly priced at $49 on a three year term from our 'Big 3' carriers, but Telus currently has a promo where it is free on contract, but will require a minimum $50/month plan. There are some 'promotional plans' currently available from Telus to pair with this phone. The 8GB iPhone 4...

This $10 Decal Will Transform Your Apple TV Into An 8-bit Nintendo Console

As noted by Cult Of Mac, a $10 Killer Duck Decal for 2nd and 3rd gen Apple TV can transform your dull black Apple TV into an 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Console. For an even better "retro experience", you can pair this decal kit with another decal set which will transform your iPhone into a NES controller for another $6. From the...

Nokia’s Smartphones Struggle To Keep Up With iPhone Despite Lower Profit Margins

A recent publication by Wall Street Journal reveals challenges faced by Nokia as it struggles to compete in the cutthroat smartphone marketplace. The report points out that Nokia's Lumia 900 sells for $200 less than the cheapest iPhone 4S, even though the Finnish cellphone maker actually pays more for its phone's components than the Cupertino giant. According to the source:...

A Closer Look at ‘The Art of the iOS Icon’ [PICS]

When we see applications in the App Store, sometimes we tend to overlook the intricacies of app icons. Probably because they are relatively small on the iPhone, but when viewed in a larger resolution you can then start to see some incredible details. Over at Mobile Inc., Murat shows us how developers should invest in...