Friday, January 31, 2014

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


Apple releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Build 13C48 to developers

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 08:15 PM PST

Apple releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Build 13C48 to developers
Apple has seeded build 13C48 of OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 to developers. The latest build arrives two weeks after the company released OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 build 13C39. Continue reading

IHS Suppli doubts 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a viable product

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 08:05 PM PST

IHS  Suppli doubts 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a viable product
Rumors suggest Apple is working on a 12.9-inch iPad that’ll debut sometime later this year. While analysts like DisplaySearch are bullish on the idea of an iPad Pro, IHS’ director of tablet and monitor research Rhoda Alexander is not convinced Apple will adopt this form factor. Continue reading

Zynga confirms its acquiring Clumsy Ninja developer NaturalMotion

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 04:08 PM PST

Zynga confirms its acquiring Clumsy Ninja developer NaturalMotion
Zynga’s books might not look as good as they did when they were generating cash hand-over-fist, but that isn’t stopping the company from spending some of its cash reserves to continue to build out its gaming empire. The company confirmed in its earnings report that it is acquiring gaming developer NaturalMotion. Continue reading

Job listings suggest the iPod is still on Apple’s radar

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 03:35 PM PST

Job listings suggest the iPod is still on Apple’s radar
The iPod may be declining, but it is apparently not dead. According to a report by 9to5Mac, the company is still hiring program managers and engineers within the iPod division. Continue reading

Mass attack on Yahoo Mail prompts account password resets

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 02:46 PM PST

Mass attack on Yahoo Mail prompts account password resets
Yahoo announced today on its Tumblr blog that it detected a mass attack on its Yahoo mail server. The company describes the attack as a “coordinated effort to gain unauthorized access to Yahoo Mail accounts.” As a precaution, the company has rest the passwords of affected accounts.  Continue reading

PayPal wants to work with Apple on mobile payments

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:08 PM PST

PayPal wants to work with Apple on mobile payments
Apple is rumored to be moving into the mobile payments business, and it appears that PayPal wants to be to part of the company’s grand entrance. Apple and PayPal already collaborate on iTunes payment processing, so it’s not surprising that it wants to be a part of a larger retail system.  Continue reading

Yahoo acquires Incredible Labs and its virtual assistant Donna

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:15 PM PST

Yahoo acquires Incredible Labs and its virtual assistant Donna
Incredible Labs is recognized for its work on Donna, a virtual assistant that’s similar to Siri and Google Now. Launched in early 2013, the app acts as your private secretary, checking your calendar and alerting you to what needs to be done next. Given the increasing interest in the virtual assistant space, it’s not surprising that the company announced today that it is joining Yahoo. Continue reading

Apple to make ‘critical new sub-component’ at sapphire plant; sparks off speculation of iPhone 6 with Sapphire Glass display

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 10:06 AM PST

Apple to make ‘critical new sub-component’ at sapphire plant; sparks off speculation of iPhone 6 with Sapphire Glass display
9to5Mac reports that Apple is aggressively pursuing the launch of its new plant in Mesa, Arizona by February. In November 2013, Apple had confirmed that the company was planning to setup a sapphire glass production facility in Mesa, Arizona with GT Advanced Technologies. Continue reading

Sense the World with the Sensordrone [Deals Hub]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 08:39 AM PST

Sense the World with the Sensordrone [Deals Hub]
Your smartphone is capable of all kinds of amazing things, containing impressive computing power in such a little package. It’s not the only little tool that is able to impress, though. Sensordrone is the size of a keychain yet is a fulling functioning sensing computer. It can be yours if you head to the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub today. Continue reading

Popular Android Keyboard SwiftKey finally comes to iOS as a Note-taking app

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 08:07 AM PST

Popular Android Keyboard SwiftKey finally comes to iOS as a Note-taking app
As expected, SwiftKey, the developers of the popular Android keyboard have just released a note taking app for iOS called SwiftKey Note. Continue reading