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2013

Code in latest OS X 10.8.4 beta points to 802.11ac support in future Macs

Wednesday April 10, 2013

Code found in the just released Mountain Lion 10.8.4 beta build references the next-generation 802.11ac wireless protocol, hinting that Apple may soon introduce the technology in its Mac lineup.

Apple reportedly discussing deeper Yahoo service integration for iOS

Tuesday April 09, 2013

It was reported on Tuesday that Apple and Yahoo are reportedly in talks regarding how to better integrate the search company's various services into iOS, building on existing features like sports scores and weather information.

Nearly half of all U.S. teens own an iPhone, 62 percent plan to buy one

Tuesday April 09, 2013

A new study released by Piper Jaffray on Tuesday notes the iPhone is once again at the top of the heap for U.S. teens, with 48 percent owning a version of the smartphone, while 62 percent said they planned to make the Apple handset their next phone.

Apps beating web-style ad networks for mobile advertising dollars

Tuesday April 09, 2013

A new report by IDC highlights that apps such as Facebook, Twitter and Pandora are beating mobile ad networks in grabbing new ad revenue, a trend the research group failed to predict in its last report. Ad revenues are still a tiny fragment of overall mobile revenues however.

Rumor: Next-gen 'iPhone 5S' to be offered in 3 colorways, debut in July

Tuesday April 09, 2013

As speculation regarding the next-gen iPhone launch gathers steam, a new rumor out of the Far East claims the supposed handset will be offered in a total of eight different colors.

Google updates Chrome iOS app with wireless printing and fullscreen viewing, Search gets bug fixes

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Google on Tuesday released updated versions of Chrome and Google Search for iOS, bringing a new fullscreen view and the ability to print documents from the cloud to its Web browser, as well bug fixes for the dedicated search app.

Apple seeds second OS X 10.8.4 beta with no known issues, reactivates App Store updates

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Apple on Tuesday rolled out OS X 10.8.4 beta build 12E30 to developers, with the biggest change being the return of Mac App Store downloads

Apple's iMessage and FaceTime down for some users [u]

Tuesday April 09, 2013

An unknown number of users have been affected by an outage of Apple's iMessage and FaceTime messaging services, with downtime reaching nearly an hour.

Play time over for 60K low-quality apps as Google fights Android spam

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Google recently undertook a considerable spring cleaning effort in its Play Store, sweeping away nearly 10 percent of the apps in the Android app repository in order to cut down on the number of "spammy" apps — a move that could signal a more Apple-like approach to Google's handling of its marketplace.

AppGratis CEO in 'total disbelief' over rejection since Apple approved app 'a week ago'

Tuesday April 09, 2013

The founder AppGratis, which was recently removed from Apple's iOS App Store over alleged rule violations, says he's "in total disbelief" that Apple has removed the app but that the company will continue providing its app discovery service to millions of users in the meantime.

Twitter's Vine hits top spot among free App Store apps

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Twitter's Vine has had a rough road to the top, but the video sharing program has made it there, taking the number one spot among free apps on Apple's App Store.

Rumor: Apple's next-gen iPhone will launch with 'at least two screen sizes'

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Faced with growing popularity of big-screen phones, Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone with "at least" two different screen sizes, one analyst claims.

Microsoft lambasts Google for sharing personal information of Android users

Tuesday April 09, 2013

In the latest phase of its anti-Google campaign, dubbed "Scroogled," Microsoft has begun to highlight the fact that Android users' personal information is shared with developers every time they download an application.

Apple tweaks iOS developer portal with unified view for certificates, identifiers & devices

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Apple this week revised its official developer website with a new, easier-to-manage unified view for managing certificates, identifiers, devices, and provisioning profiles.

Rumor: Apple to begin production of 5th-gen iPad in July-August

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Contrary to claims that a new full-size iPad will be introduced this month, a new report claims that Apple will instead begin production of its fifth-generation tablet later this summer.

Apple patents offline iTunes purchases using per-device 'credit' system

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Apple on Tuesday was awarded a patent for an offline purchasing system that would allow iTunes users to buy music, movies and other media when not connected to the internet.

Apple patents proximity-based system that automatically triggers media transfers from an iPhone to a Mac

Tuesday April 09, 2013

An Apple patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday describes a portable media carrier that can transfer files and documents to a computer, or any recipient device with a display, after said computer senses the device is near.

Tele2 officially activates 4G LTE for Apple's iPhone and iPad in Sweden

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Months after Apple's iPhone 5 launched in Sweden, cellular operator Tele2 has finally enabled 4G LTE for the device after getting approval to do so in January.

WhatsApp exec debunks rumors of Google takeover

Tuesday April 09, 2013

In a statement issued late Monday, popular messaging app WhatsApp denied claims that Google was in advanced talks to purchase the firm, the second time such a rumor has been debunked in recent memory.

Hospital uses iPads to connect mothers and newborns with 'BabyTime' initiative

Tuesday April 09, 2013

Cedars-Sinai hospital announced last week a new program it's calling "BabyTime," which uses Apple's iPad to help mothers stay connected to their newborns, even if they aren't able to move after giving birth.