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Pressure Builds On Apple As Judge Refuses To Dismiss The “Bait Apps” Case
The term “bait apps” refers to children’s games that are available as free downloads in the iTunes Store and allow players to buy virtual goods as in-app purchases such as coins, fish, prizes etc. Previously, when iOS users entered their iTunes password for downloading an app, a 15-minute window from that time was provided to download...
Apple Looking To Replace Its Stock Earphones With Unibody Earbuds?
In a new patent application discovered by AppleInsider, Apple seems to be developing a pair of earphones that would feature seamlessly integrating components such as the cable, jack, microphone etc. The report highlights that Apple could use "ultrasonic bonding" to create new iPhone and iPod earbuds that would have a seamless, more aesthetically pleasing "unibody" appearance. The discovered patent filing describes how...
Sears Offering $50 iTunes Gift Cards for $40
Starting today, until April 29th, you can get a $50 iTunes card for $40 at Sears retail locations. This is an in-store offer only, so don't bother trying to order it online. :P That extra $10 in iTunes can go a long way. That's a few extra songs, games, apps, movies, tv shows, whatever you...
Canadians Sent 78 Billion Text Messages in 2011
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) has released updated stats for SMS and MMS sent last year in Canada. Roughly 78 billion text messages were sent in 2011 (it works out to 21.3 million texts sent per day): • Canadians sent 21 billion person-to-person text messages in Q4 2011. • More than 7 billion person-to-person...
Jim Balsillie Planned to Offer RIM Software (BBM?) to iOS Before It Was Rejected
Reuters notes sources have informed them of former RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie's ambitious plan to offer RIM's software and services to carriers as part of a plan to turn the company around. Ultimately, his plans were rejected and Basillie parted ways with the company. Balsillie wanted to offer carriers the option of allowing non-BlackBerry devices...
Phillippe Starck Working with Apple to Release a ‘Revolutionary’ Product in 8 Months
image via gizmag According to famous French designer Philippe Starck, in an interview with newspaper Le Figaro, he mentions he is working with Apple on a 'revolutionary' project set to release in eight months. He also revealed he had met with Steve Jobs regularly to talk in Palo Alto (Google Translation): "Indeed, there is a...
Limited Time Sales: 25% Off ZAGGskins, 15% Off Site-Wide Off BodyGuardz
A couple sales have hit the web for those looking to stock up on accessories for their iOS devices and more from BodyGuardz and ZAGG. Over at ZAGG, they have a limited time sale on ZAGGskins which are now 25% off. ZAGGskins essentially let you customize any image onto your iPhone, iPad, or any electronic device....
Apple Allowed to Intervene On Behalf of Developers in Lodsys Patent Lawsuit
Remember the patent troll Lodsys that sued developers last May over in-app purchases? Apple responded to Lodsys to note their developers are protected under the licensed patents, which Lodsys cheekily responded to. Lodsys even ended up suing Rovio, EA and others later on in the summer. Now, FOSSpatents reports his sources have shown him the...
Apple Responds to Allegations of Collusion with Book Publishers Over eBook Pricing
Apple has responded to allegations of collusion with other major book publishers surrounding ebook pricing. Here's the statement they released, as noted by AllThingsD: The DOJ’s accusation of collusion against Apple is simply not true. The launch of the iBookstore in 2010 fostered innovation and competition, breaking Amazon’s monopolistic grip on the publishing industry. Since...
Big Win Hockey: Hit The Ice And Take Control Of Your Team [Video Review]
The NHL playoffs are in full swing so I thought it would be a good time to take a look at a hockey app for your iOS device. It's called Big Win Hockey and it's free in the App Store. But this isn't your typical hockey game. It's more a card collecting hockey simulator. You're...
Element Case Introduces Skate Legends Series For iPhone 4/4S [VIDEO]
Element Case, the makers of best selling iPhone 4/4S cases like Vapor Pro and Vapor COMP, have recently partnered with Powell Peralta, a legend in the world of skateboarding, to launch an exclusive line of premium iPhone 4/4S cases called the Skate Legends Series. The new line of iPhone 4/4S cases combines the old school graphics from 70's, 80's,...
Apple Implementing Security Questions and Recovery Email for Apple IDs
According to The Next Web, Apple has started to implement better security for its users. In particular is the latest addition of the requirement of filling in security questions and providing a secondary recovery email. In the past 24 hours, Apple appears to have started prompting iOS devices owners and those with Apple IDs within...
