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iOS 7: "dramatic" e-mail and calendar revamp causes delay

iOS 7: "dramatic" e-mail and calendar revamp causes delay
  • Posted May 1, 2013, 2:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • Rumors earlier this month suggested Apple's iOS 7 may be running behind schedule. Sources in contact with Bloomberg indicate this delay stems from a impending overhaul of iOS' user interface and "dramatic" changes to Apple's e-mail and calendar apps. These…

Apple releases iOS 6.1.3, finally fixes lock screen bug

Apple releases iOS 6.1.3, finally fixes lock screen bug
  • Posted March 19, 2013, 6:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • Apple today released iOS 6.1.3, an update to its mobile OS which contains "improvements and bug fixes". Perhaps the most importantly though, Apple has finally fixed the lock screen (aka. passcode) bug which allowed potential miscreants to bypass lock screens…

CBS finally brings full episode streaming to iOS devices

CBS finally brings full episode streaming to iOS devices
  • Posted March 15, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Better late than never, right? CBS is (finally) following in the footsteps of other networks like ABC, NBC, TBS and TNT by launching an iOS app that enables iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners to stream HD-quality, full-length episodes of…

Analysts expect iPad Mini to cannibalize standard iPad sales by 15-20%

Analysts expect iPad Mini to cannibalize standard iPad sales by 15-20%
  • Posted October 18, 2012, 5:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • After years of rumors, Apple is finally expected to launch a smaller version of its iPad next Tuesday, October 23. Although the device is technically still unconfirmed, various leaks suggest that it will have a 7.85-inch display and may come in several variants starting for as low as $250...

Apple resumes ad tracking efforts in iOS 6, here's how to turn it off

Apple resumes ad tracking efforts in iOS 6, here
  • Posted October 12, 2012, 1:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • 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

New iPod Touch available in stores, pre-orders begin shipping
  • Posted October 9, 2012, 2:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • 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…

iCloud to drop former MobileMe users from 25GB to 5GB

iCloud to drop former MobileMe users from 25GB to 5GB
  • Posted September 25, 2012, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • 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…

iOS 6 jailbroken on A4 devices, newer ones will take more time

iOS 6 jailbroken on A4 devices, newer ones will take more time
  • Posted September 20, 2012, 5:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • 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…

Apple overhauls its iPod nano, iPod touch and earbuds

Apple overhauls its iPod nano, iPod touch and earbuds
  • Posted September 12, 2012, 3:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing Breaking News
  • 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...

Google launches new YouTube app for upcoming iOS 6 devices

Google launches new YouTube app for upcoming iOS 6 devices
  • Posted September 11, 2012, 4:00 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Software, Apple
  • Just in time for tomorrow's iPhone event, Google has released its first standalone YouTube app for iOS devices following Apple's decision to drop its own YouTube app in iOS 6. The new app appears almost identical to its Android counterpart, but offers significant upgrades...

Maxthon mobile browser now available for iOS devices

Maxthon mobile browser now available for iOS devices
  • Posted August 21, 2012, 4:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, The Web
  • A new web browser is now available for select iOS users that offers many features not found in Safari’s mobile browser. Maxthon was previously only available for the iPad and desktops but now it’s compatible with the iPhone 3GS and…

Amazon Cloud Player app now available for iPhone and iPod touch

Amazon Cloud Player app now available for iPhone and iPod touch
  • Posted June 12, 2012, 4:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Software
  • Amazon has launched their Cloud Player app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The native app arrives over a year after the service initially debuted in March 2011 for computer and Android users. Granted, Amazon did modify the service a…

Facebook launches dedicated camera app for iOS

Facebook launches dedicated camera app for iOS
  • Posted May 24, 2012, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Software
  • Facebook has released a dedicated camera app that’s designed to make it faster and easier to upload photos to the social network in addition to editing your pics and browsing those uploaded by your friends.

Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 with several bug fixes

Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 with several bug fixes
  • Posted May 9, 2012, 1:30 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Apple
  • Apple has released the latest update for their popular mobile operating system, iOS, which includes reliability improvements to HDR photography when using this option from the lock screen as well as multiple bug fixes for their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch…

Sparrow aims to improve email experience on the iPhone

Sparrow aims to improve email experience on the iPhone
  • Posted March 20, 2012, 3:37 PM by Dan Seifert | Filed in Software, Apple With Video
  • Sparrow is a new email app for the iPhone from the makers of the Sparrow app for the Mac OS X desktop (a favorite among TechSpot staffers using Macs). It aims to offer a better email experience than the iPhone's…

60beat introduces GamePad accessory for iOS gaming

60beat introduces GamePad accessory for iOS gaming
  • Posted December 29, 2011, 9:58 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Gaming With Video
  • Smartphones may not be as suited for gaming as traditional handhelds from Sony and Nintendo, but that isn't stopping iOS and Android from dominating the mobile games market in terms of revenue. A number of factors have contributed to this…

Happy Birthday: The iPod Turns 10

Happy Birthday: The iPod Turns 10
  • Posted October 23, 2011, 2:49 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in TechSpot, Apple With Video
  • A decade ago, Apple launched an MP3 player that can be partly attributed with shaping today's mobile computing landscape. Along with being the best-selling portable media player and saving Apple from near irrelevance, the iPod influenced many of Cupertino's ambitious projects, forcing much of the industry into a perpetual state of catch-up.

    In fact, the iPod prompted Apple to change its name to just "Apple Inc.” Without fawning over Apple's every endeavor, we'd like to pay homage to the company's game-changing gadget on its 10th birthday. Join us as we take a brief stroll down memory lane.

Samsung to challenge iPod Touch with Galaxy Player

Samsung to challenge iPod Touch with Galaxy Player
  • Posted December 28, 2010, 6:15 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing Breaking News
  • Samsung’s Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S are among the first devices to seriously challenge Apple’s hegemony in the tablet and smartphone markets, and now it looks like the consumer electronics specialist may be readying a new media player to unleash…

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