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Seven million iOS devices jailbroken using evasi0n in just four days
- Evasi0n, the first jailbreak available for iOS 6, launched earlier this week and in just 96 hours time, it’s managed to capture the title of most popular jailbreak ever. According to Jay Freeman, the person behind the jailbreak app store…
Some iPhones refuse to ring due to New Year's DND bug
- A number of iPhone users may be questioning their popularity this year thanks to a New Year's-induced bug in iOS 6. As the year-o-meter rolled over into 2013, some iPhones simply refused -- and may yet still refuse (update: a…
Spike in iOS 6 activity not related to Google Maps after all, says Chitika
- Earlier this week several news outlets reported that iOS 6 adoption jumped 29 percent following the debut of the Google Maps app in the App Store. The latest data from advertising firm Chitika, however, suggests that only part of that…
iOS 6 upgrades soar 29% following debut of Google Maps app
- According to data furnished by MoPub and mulled over by TechCrunch, the number of iPhone users running iOS 6 jumped by 29 percent between December 11 and December 15. MoPub tracks over one billion ad impressions daily across many carriers and apps.
Analyst: Apple may make an offer to acquire mapping firm TomTom
- An analyst from the Netherlands believes that Apple is interested in purchasing GPS and mapping company TomTom as a quick fix to their own Maps fiasco that continues to drag on. Hans Slob from Rabobank International told investors today that…
Police say Apple Maps left motorists stranded in national park
- The Apple Maps fiasco has been a thorn in the side of Cupertino ever since Google Maps was given the boot earlier this year when iOS 6 launched. Its faults and shortcomings have been thoroughly documented and aside from some…
Updated YouTube app optimized for iPad & iPhone 5, now with AirPlay
- YouTube’s app for iOS now allows users to stream videos wirelessly using Apple’s AirPlay technology. Version 1.1.0.4136, more commonly referred to as the iPhone 5 and iPad update, includes a couple of other noteworthy features as well as a minor…
Google Maps for iOS undergoing "finishing touches" sources claim
- iDevice owners who were left disappointed with Apple's foray into mobile mapping may be pleased to hear that rumors of a Google Maps app for iOS are still in style. An anonymous source "with direct knowledge of the matter" has informed…
Apple releases iOS 6.0.1, addresses multiple bugs and glitches
- Apple has released iOS 6.0.1 (10A525) for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch models capable of running iOS version 6. The update addresses a number of bugs and glitches found in Apple’s latest mobile operating system including a fix to help…
Apple, SBB reach licensing agreement over use of iconic clock design
- The Swiss Federal Railway service (SBB) has come to a licensing agreement with Apple that will allow them to continue to use the iconic Swiss clock design on iOS devices. Terms of the deal will reportedly remain confidential, according to…
Apple resumes ad tracking efforts in iOS 6, here's how to turn it off
- With the introduction of iOS 6, Apple also rolled out a new method of tracking users for advertisers and developers: IFA, IDFA or "ID for advertisers". Although the technology cannot be used to personally identify a user, it does however…
New iPod Touch available in stores, pre-orders begin shipping
- Despite accepting pre-orders, Apple has maintained only a vague "October" ship date for their latest iPod Touch. However, as of today, it appears units have finally begun shipping from China. If you aren't one of the soon-to-be-delighted customers awaiting their pre-ordered…
Verizon iPhone 5 eats cellular data while on Wi-Fi, Apple issues fix
- A recently discovered problem between Verizon and the iPhone 5 has allowed unsuspecting customers to be billed for cellular data usage while being connected to a local Wi-Fi network. To solve this issue, Apple is instructing Verizon subscribers to install…
Tim Cook apologizes for Apple Maps, points users to third-party apps
- Apple CEO Tim Cook has issued an official statement apologizing for falling short in delivering the best experience possible with the new Maps app. In his letter, Cook explains that in order to include features like turn-by-turn directions and voice…
Apple ditched Google Maps over voice navigation quarrel
- Apple's controversial replacement of Google Maps with its own in-house mapping solution may have left some users scratching their heads, but journalists at AllThingsD believe they know why: the absence of voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions.
Apple iPhone 5 Review: Thinner, Lighter, Faster
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The iPhone 5 has finally landed following months of rumors and speculation, with plenty of changes internally and aesthetically. Apple has almost completely redesigned the iPhone's exterior, and even gave it a bump in screen size for the first time, yet it still looks very much like the iconic handset everyone is familiar with.
The update addresses a number of concerns that critics have raised over the past year, but as with any high-profile Apple launch, new complaints have already surfaced. We'll investigate these and more as we put the iPhone 5 under the microscope.
iCloud to drop former MobileMe users from 25GB to 5GB
- It looks as though former MobileMe users are about to lose their generous helping of iCloud storage. Effective September 30, iCloud subscribers who saw their cushy MobileMe limit of 20GB grandfathered in will see that number reduced from a combined…
Hacker claims iPhone 5 jailbroken, Google Maps ported to iOS 6
- Just before the weekend landed, iPhone hacking veteran @chpwn (known in real life as Grant Paul) sent out this tweet, implying the iPhone 5 may have actually been jailbroken. Paul's indirect micro-blog message remarked, "Taller screens like Cydia too. :)" and…
Swiss railway operator says Apple stole their clock design
- Apple may soon find themselves in yet another courtroom battle if they aren’t able to resolve a dispute regarding their use of a new feature in iOS 6. Swiss railway operator SBB says Apple stole the look of their iconic…
iOS 6 jailbroken on A4 devices, newer ones will take more time
- While iOS 6 has been busy finding its way to iDevices everywhere, hackers too have been busy circumventing Apple's latest round of security measures. Redmond Pie reports that those efforts have apparently paid off, producing a tethered jailbreak for the…
Galaxy S3 and iPhone 4S exploited at Pwn2Own competition
- Dutch security researchers were able to breach Apple’s mobile OS at a Pwn2Own competition during the EUSecWest security conference in Amsterdam, which opened its doors yesterday. The exploit used a zero-day vulnerability in iOS 5.1.1 and the Golden master of iOS 6 to…
Apple starts rolling out iOS 6 ahead of the iPhone 5's launch
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Apple is rolling out the latest version of its mobile software ahead of the iPhone 5's launch on Friday, allowing iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S owners to explore iOS 6's new features. Although it isn't a radical overhaul, there's still plenty to see (keep in mind, certain features aren't available on...
Apple details changes to iTunes, shows new features in iOS 6
- Along with unveiling new hardware today, Apple has announced many changes to iOS and iTunes. The latest version of iOS makes better use of iPhone 5 and iPod touch's new 4-inch 1136x640 display, with many core apps having already been updated.…
Apple overhauls its iPod nano, iPod touch and earbuds
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In addition to its new iPhone 5, Apple has unveiled several new iPod products during today's press event. First up, the revamped iPod nano deviates from its predecessor's square-like 1.47 x 1.61-inch design and looks more like a minature iPhone. It's said to be the thinnest nano to date...
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