| German politicians banned from using iPhones Posted: 21 Nov 2013 04:20 AM PST When it was discovered that America’s government has been spying on Germany for the past decade, people rightly freaked out and got upset. This isn’t a political website, so we’re not going to argue about what’s right or wrong, but we will say this: German politicians now want to make sure their communications are safe. That means getting everyone in power to use an encrypted phone. That also means iPhones are now banned since they don’t support the encryption software that’s Germany’s intelligence agency has developed. Continue reading → |
| Tim Cook sends video to employees urging them to review Apple’s Business Conduct Policy Posted: 20 Nov 2013 06:32 PM PST 9to5Mac reports that Apple’s SVP and General Counsel Bruce Sewell has sent out an email to employees urging them to review Apple’s Business Conduct Policy, and to comply with the rules. The document describes how Apple employees should conduct themselves with customers, business partners, government agencies, and fellow employees. Continue reading → |
| New York City looks to curb smartphone theft with electronic records system Posted: 20 Nov 2013 06:08 PM PST New York City has a problem with smartphone theft. In 2012, there were 16,000 thefts involving Apple mobile devices and that number is continuing to rise in 2013. Currently, 45 percent of robberies involve a cell phone and more than half of those involve an iPhone. To deal with this growing problem of mobile phone theft, the New York City Council is proposing a new measure that’ll help track the movement of stolen devices. Continue reading → |
| Apple updates iMovie for Mac, adds support for legacy video cards Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:29 PM PST Apple overhauled its iLife suite of apps for the Mac when it launched OS X Mavericks last month. After updating GarageBand for the Mac a few weeks ago with a handful of bug fixes, Apple now is rolling out a new version of iMovie. The remaining iLife app, iPhoto, is likely next on the list as it is the only iLife app that hasn’t been updated this month. Continue reading → |
| Tweetbot updated to version 1.4 for the Mac, adds smooth scrolling and more Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:04 PM PST Popular Twitter client Tweetbot for the Mac was updated today with a handful of bug fixes and a few new features for OS X Mavericks users. These changes follow an major overhaul of its iOS Twitter client that changed the look and feel of the app. Unfortunately, these design changes remain an iOS-exclusive feature for now. Continue reading → |
| Free apps for today: OLO game, Carrot To-Do, TeeVee 2 and more Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:24 PM PST We have some great apps for you today that have gone free for a short duration on the App Store, including OLO game, The Seed, Chicken Boy, all 4 star or more rated games, TeeVee 2, Carrot To-Do and Flipagram. Continue reading → |
| Samsung files emergency stay in damages trial as USPTO invalidates Apple patent Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:21 PM PST Today in a Northern California District Court, Samsung filed an emergency motion to halt proceedings in the damages phase of its patent infringement case with Apple. This request follows a USPTO advisory action that calls into question the validity of Apple’s pinch-to-zoom patent. Continue reading → |
| Tumblr app for iPhone and iPad gets major overhaul for iOS 7 Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:31 PM PST Who doesn’t loves Tumblr? A lightweight blogging platform where you can set up a new blog and start posting in just a few minutes. It has a wonderful social side that makes posting fun since you know that your witty commentary can be shared easily among your followers. Now Tumbling from your iPhone and iPad is even more enjoyable thanks to a fresh new update that overhauls the look and feel of the app. Continue reading → |
| NBA still using iPads to help coaches and players review game day footage Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:47 PM PST A recent Wall Street Journal report claimed Samsung has signed a lucrative deal with the NBA that would bring its TVs and tablet devices court side. People interpreted this to mean the iPad had lost favor among the professional basketball league, but that may not necessarily be the case. Continue reading → |
| Macy’s partners with Shopkick to launch iBeacon pilot program in select flagship stores Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:55 AM PST Apple unveiled iBeacon when it debuted iOS 7, but the details about this proximity-based service were overshadowed by the news about its mobile OS. Fast forward almost six months, and iBeacons is finally gaining some traction now that retailers are starting to explore the technology. Continue reading → |
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