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iOS SDK For Philips Hue Lighting System Now Available For Download
Philips Hue is a smart web-enabled LED home lighting system, that allows users to personalize and control their home lights using an iPhone / iPad app. Today, Philips has released an iOS SDK for its innovative lighting system which can be downloaded through an official developer program (via TechCrunch). Hue uses the ZigBee standard for home...
Apple Dispute Over Brazilian iPhone Trademark May Reach Settlement
Apple and IGB Electronica, owner of the brand Gradiente, have decided to stop the legal battle over the iPhone trademark and now seek an amicable solution to the issue. (more…)
Ex-Apple Employee Shares Early iPhone Prototype Images
The most recent photo leak doesn't reveal details of the upcoming iPhone 5S. Instead, it shows a device that differs quite a lot from what we got to know as the iPhone: It's an early iPhone prototype with a 5-by-7-inch display and 2-inches thick from 2005. (more…)
‘Silent’ Apple TV3 Refresh Contains Smaller A5 Chip Instead of A5X
At the end of January it was suspected Apple was set to release an Apple TV refresh, as FCC filings revealed a unit with a different model number and slightly smaller dimensions. Apple responded to the speculation to say the updated model number was required as part of regulatory approval and overall it is just...
FOXJAIL Cases: Simple Block & Minimalism For iPhone 5, Mystic Combi For iPad Mini [REVIEW]
Based out of Seoul, Korea, Foxjail is a relatively new name in the fast growing market of smartphone and tablet accessories. The company has recently launched a decent line of folio-style iPhone 5 and iPad mini cases. We've got a handful of those to show you. Let's take a look! Simple Block Diary Leather Case For iPhone 5 Simple Block is...
Mozilla Says Firefox for iOS Not Happening Until Apple Opens Up
Speaking at a panel at South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW) moderated by CNET Senior Reporter Seth Rosenblatt, the vice president of Mozilla, Jay Sullivan, said Firefox will not make its way onto iOS devices until Apple changes its ways towards third party browsers: Mozilla's Firefox browser will have no place on Apple devices so long...
Time Waster App Spotlight: Star Wars & Star Trek Pinball Shootout
STAR TREK When I was in College and needed a break from studying, my friends and I would spend more than a few quarters on the pinball machines in the lounge. The two most popular tables were Stars Wars from Data East, and Star Trek: The Next Generation from Williams. So when I found out...
Revolutionary Touchfire iPad Keyboard on Sale for $50, Free Shipping [Deals]
The latest deal from our partners at Stack Social is the revolutionary Touchfire iPad keyboard, which is the world's thinnest and lightest iPad keyboard. This keyboard is different, as it is made out of silicone rubber that fits on your iPad screen, allowing you to experience a physical touch when typing plus still see what's...
Virgin Mobile Doubles the Minutes and Data for Its Gold Plans
First it was Koodo that doubled data and minutes for its Canada-wide plans, then Fido followed, and now it's Virgin Mobile's turn. The latter has updated their website to announce double the data and minutes for its Gold Plans, plus the first month is free. Do note data overages are $10/200MB for the $35 plan...
SaskTel iPhone 5 Sale Cuts Prices to $99, $149, $199 on 3 Year Terms
Currently there is an iPhone 5 fire sale going on in Canada for subsidized prices on three year terms. Rogers, TELUS and Bell have slashed prices on 16GB/32GB/64GB models to $99/$149/$199 respectively. Now, it looks like SaskTel has jumped into the mix by matching the deals from Canada's 'Big 3' carriers: The 64GB model is...
Apple CEO Tim Cook Could Testify in Ebooks Antitrust Lawsuit
Image credit: The Verge According to Reuters, Apple CEO Tim Cook may testify in the US Department of Justice lawsuit against the company over alleged ebooks price fixing. In a one-page order, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Friday said she will hold a telephone conference on March 13 to consider the government's request for...
Apple Turns on App Store Encryption to Address Security Flaw
Apple has fixed a flaw in its App Store application by turning on encryption to protect its users from privacy and security attacks over public Wi-Fi networks (via CNET). (more…)