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Apple Should Take A Few Hints From This Cool iOS 7 Concept [VIDEO]
A set of Flickr images and a video posted by designer F. Bianco shows a pretty cool iOS 7 concept, that includes a new lockscreen, widget mode for apps, mission control and lots of other interesting tweaks. I honestly think Apple should have a look at this one and possibly grab a few hints as well....
Apple’s iRadio Service Could offer New Revenue Streams For Music Labels
Apple's long rumoured 'iRadio' music streaming service, which may be introduced as early as this summer, may prove to be more profitable for major music labels than Pandora. According to a CNET report, Apple is getting closer to finalizing a deal with at least two major music labels in order to bring to life its much...
Apple Improves Online Store User Experience with New Touch-Friendly Menu Bar
Apple tweaked its online store during the night: starting Friday morning the store has become more touchscreen device friendly (via Macotakara). (more…)
Samsung Infringed A Key Part Of Apple Patent, Says ITC Judge
In a preliminary decision issued last week, an International Trade Commission (ITC) judge has said that Samsung infringed a key portion of an Apple patent by including a text-selection feature in its smartphones and tablets, Reuters reports. The full commission will now decide whether they will uphold or overturn the judge's decision. In the same decision which was...
Apple’s Free App of the Week: Toca Tailor
This week's free App of the Week from Apple is one your children will enjoy. Toca Tailor (normally priced at $2.99) allows you to design and style four cute characters with various clothes and accessories. The app is made for kids aged 4 years and up. Time to get busy with those design skills! With...
Real Racing 3 to Get Chevrolet Update, Cloud Saves, 100+ New Events
Real Racing has announced on its Facebook page the latest third instalment of the popular game will soon get an update to bring Chevrolet to its line up. Users will be able to purchase the Cobalt SS and Camaro ZL1. Other new features will include an all-new Hunter mode, Cloud save functionality (finally), over 100...
Apple to Update iOS VPN On Demand This Month Due to VirnetX Patent Lawsuit
Apple is facing tons of patent infringement issues, but the one with VirnetX has captured the media's attention: The judge awarded $368.2 million for the suit, as it found Apple's VPN (virtual private networking) and FaceTime video feature infringing VirnetX's patents. (more…)
US Judge Denies Class Action Status in Anti-Poaching Conspiracy Suit, For Now
US District Judge Lucy Koh ruled that, for now, former Apple, Google and other tech company employees cannot yet grant class action certification in a lawsuit that accuses companies of illegal conspiracy not to poach each other's employees, reports Reuters. (more…)
Smart Calendar Tempo Launches iOS App to Users in Canada
Tempo is a smart calendar that just launched to users in Canada, with a wait list system similar to what we have previously seen from Mailbox. What is Tempo? It's based on SRI (the birthplace of Siri): Tempo is like having your own personal assistant prepare you for what’s next. It’s the only mobile calendar...
2013 Federal Budget Discovered to Include 5-6% iPod Tax [Update]
Last month's federal budget includes an 'accidental' iPod tax, as discovered by associate professor Mike Moffatt from the Richard Ivey School of Business, who believes the inclusion might have been 'accidental'. Moffat says the Conservative government might have accidentally included levy on iPods and other digital music players due in part to complicated tariff codes....
Apple Patents A New Way to Access Apps Using a Virtual Home Button
A freshly published patent application shows Apple is working on a new quick-access feature that allows users to access a specific set of apps without unlocking the device. Since you can already access the camera app from your home screen, this new patent goes beyond this feature unveiling a virtual home button to extend the...
Target Canada: iPad 4 for $499 with $50 Gift Card; Typo Lists iPhone 5 for $199 on 2 Years
With Target Canada quickly expanding its locations across Canada, some deals are currently available this week for Apple products. This week's flyer notes the fourth generation iPad is selling for $499, but will include a bonus $50 gift card. For those who buy the latest iPod nano, that purchase also comes with a $15 gift...