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Apple Patents Awesome Wireless Charging System
Wireless charging is among the most sought-after features at the top of consumers’ wish-lists for iOS devices, but in an interview with Ina Fried of AllThingsD, Phil Schiller suggested the technology isn't ready to go mainstream – yet. As the latest Apple patent published today by the US Patent Office shows, the company is indeed...
Forstall Got What He Deserved, iPod Inventor Tony Fadell says
Tony Fadell, the grandfather of the iPod sat down and talked to the BBC (via The Verge) about how he invented the iPod and his work at Apple. He also said that Scott Forstall "got what he deserved" highlighting once again the former iOS head's assertive character. (more…)
Apple Starts Construction on New Santa Clara Campus
According to a report by the Mercury News, Apple has started construction on its new Santa Clara campus for its expanding employee base. The new site, southwest of Apple's existing headquarters in Cupertino will house up to 1,200 employees: Cupertino-based Apple has struck a deal with developer Peery Arrillaga for a custom-tailored two-building campus that...
WSJ Profiles Eddy Cue, Says iTunes 11 Release Coming Tomorrow
The WSJ has a lengthy article profiling 48 year old Apple executive Eddy Cue, a 23 year veteran of Apple and current senior vice president of Internet Software and Services: Mr. Cue has lately managed crises related to Apple's mobile maps and iCloud and iMessage outages. He has taken on iBooks and the iAd advertising service and...
Is That An iPhone 5 In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
Do you strive to be the most fashionable iPhone nerd around? Are you tired of those people that wear their smartphones attached to their belts with a clip? If you answered "yes" to either of those questions, this news story just might be for you. A brand called "WTF Jeans" (no seriously, it's actually called...
App Updates: Skype Gets MSN Support, 500px for iPhone, Vimeo Redesign
Today has been a good day for app updates, as earlier we noted Chrome for iOS and Google Drive received some nice updates. There are some other worthy apps that received updates today worthy of your time. Skype for iOS can now chat with Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts. Users can sign in and merge...
Check Out This Concept for the Instagram of the “Future” [VIDEO]
We've seen various concept designs for the rumoured Apple television and also iOS user interface updates for notifications. But what about a concept design for the popular photosharing network, Instagram? TechCrunch shares a video created by designer Stephen Levinson, who redesigned a concept version of Instagram to be more intuitive and take advantage of gestures....
Apple Now Guarantees New iPad mini Deliveries Before Christmas to Canada/USA
Apple is now guaranteeing new iPad mini orders on its website before Christmas to Canada and the USA. Its instructions to customers on Apple.ca states: Order iPad mini by midnight December 4 for guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Check cart for details. Or buy at your favourite Apple Retail Store. As for shipping times, the iPad mini...
Google Chrome for iOS Update: Better PDF Support, Passbook Integration; Google Drive Updated
Google has updated Chrome for iOS to allow for more options when it comes to opening PDF files (you can choose an app to open the files in) and also Passbook support. The latter will allow you to save your boarding passes and tickets right to Passbook. Full change log: What's New in Version 23.0.1271.91...
China to Surpass U.S. Install Base of iOS and Android by 2013
There are about three quarters of a billion active iOS and Android devices across the globe, set to generate approximately $10 billion in revenue by the end of 2012. These numbers are amazing, but which countries are driving this tremendous growth of the mobile market? Flurry has the answers. (more…)
ScoreMobile for iOS is now ‘theScore’, Updated with iPad Support
ScoreMobile has received an update today, which has changed its name to theScore. The awesome sports app also now brings optimized support for the iPad and iPad mini, in both landscape and portrait modes. Also included today is better social sharing support to Twitter and Facebook. What's New in Version 3.5 • ScoreMobile is now...
Hailo and Molson Coors Giving Away $1M in Taxi Fares in Toronto
The taxi app Hailo has partnered with Molson Coors Canada to give away $1 million dollars worth of taxi fares for the upcoming holiday season in Toronto, part of a campaign to ensure people get home safe for the holidays. “At Hailo, we make it easy to get home from any holiday gathering – allowing...