Archive | December, 2011

Apple files face and presence detection patent app

Posted on 30 December 2011 by

In the future, there may be a new way of logging into your Apple gear like the iPhone or iPad. Apple has filed a patent app that outlines a way that the gadgets could log different users in using presence detection and face detection reports PatentlyApple. The cool part is that you could have multiple accounts on the devices and ... continued »

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App Store served 5.65 million free downloads daily in November

Posted on 29 December 2011 by

We all know that most of the apps that the App Store moves are free downloads. Some developers make money off the in-app sales and DLC for these free games. During the month of November, there were a huge number of free apps downloaded. continued »

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Apple wins multitouch patent, new iPhone design for fall 2012 rumor; iOS sees record Christmas day activations

Posted on 28 December 2011 by

Apple was been granted another crucial patent on multitouch technology in the iPhone. The patent focuses on oscillator signal and circuits of the touchscreen and is apparently key to touch capability. continued »

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iMAME App on App Store for now

Posted on 22 December 2011 by

We have all seen Apple approve some very strange apps, then turn around, and remove them from the app store citing violations of one form or another. Things like that shake the baby app for instance. Apple has a history of not allowing unofficial arcade game emulators on the App Store. continued »

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Find My Car Smart, iPhone Facebook, iPhone holiday sales boom

Posted on 19 December 2011 by

A cool new product for those prone to forgetting where they parked is on Kickstarter. The device uses Bluetooth 4.0, an app, and a USB dongle in the car to help you find where you park. continued »

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GTA III hits iOS, Carrier IQ meets with FCC/FTC, Samsung beats iPhone in consumer buzz

Posted on 15 December 2011 by

If you like, the GTA franchise you will like to hear that the GTA III game has hit iOS to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the game. The app will sell for $4.99 in the US and will run on tablets and smartphones. continued »

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Elevation iPhone dock, Apple patent decision delayed, E4200 router controlled by iPhone

Posted on 14 December 2011 by

A new and awesome new iPhone dock has shown up on Kickstarter and just blown up. The dock is called the Elevation Dock and it scored its $75,000 in funding in the first 8 hours and continues to get money. The dock is made to stay in place and be east to put your iPhone in and out of. continued »

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Apple AirPlay over BT, App Store has 500k apps, Jobs statue

Posted on 12 December 2011 by

Sources are claiming that Apple has unveiled a new certified chip for its gadgets like the iPhone that will bring a new facet to AirPlay. The new chip will allow AirPlay over Bluetooth 4.0 using low power and offering a 50M range. continued »

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Motorola wins iPhone injunction, AT&T throttles heavy data users, French iPhone 4S ban rejected

Posted on 09 December 2011 by

Motorola has won an injunction against the iPhone and the iPad in Germany. The injunction is the result of a patent case that Motorola brought against Apple and the court ruled today that Apple is infringing on the patents. continued »

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iPlayer comes to iPhone, Apple in eBook price investigation, H1Siri hack complaints

Posted on 06 December 2011 by

BBC has announced that it has rolled the global iPlayer app out to more countries. The iPlayer is for the iPhone and iPod touch and lets people catch up with episodes they miss for 30 days after the episode airs. continued »

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Apple denies intentionally omitting abortion clinics from Siri results

Posted on 01 December 2011 by

Apple has put itself in hot water in a situation where one side or the other was bound to get angry to some extent. The issue is one of abortion. Apparently, some have found that Siri doesn't have listings for women's health clinics or abortion clinics. The issue came to a head when the ACLU found that Siri didn’t return ... continued »

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