Friday, February 28, 2014

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


European Commission meeting with Google and Apple to discuss freemium games and in-app purchases

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 06:32 PM PST

The European Commission and its Member States are concerned about in-app purchases in freemium games and have asked to meet with Apple and Google as part of a two-day session that focuses on consumer protection and apps. Continue reading

Google Hangouts updated with iOS 7 design, iPad optimizations, Video messaging and animated stickers

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 04:26 PM PST

Google updated Hangouts for iOS, overhauling the app with a new, flat design that mirrors the look and feel of iOS 7. Hangouts is a messaging app that ties into your Google account and allows you to send and receive messages, photos, videos and animated stickers with other Google users. Continue reading

GIFViewer: Jailbreak Tweak lets you view animated GIFs in Photos app

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 04:11 PM PST

iOS devices may have tons of features, but one of the basic features it lacks is the ability to view gifs, those quirky moving web graphics that were so popular in the 90s and are enjoying popularity all over again. Continue reading

Korean FTC rejects Apple’s allegations of Samsung wrongly using its SEPs in patent lawsuits

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 03:38 PM PST

The Korea Fair Trade Commission has rejected Apple’s claims of Samsung unfairly using its SEPs (Standard Essential Patents) during ongoing patent lawsuits against competitors, with Apple being one of them. The KFTC has cited that Samsung’s actions aren’t infringing Korea’s antitrust laws. Continue reading

ESPN brings 15 new college sports channels to Roku and the Apple TV

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST

ESPN is adding 15 new college sports channels to its WatchESPN service and bringing them to the Apple TV and Roku devices, reports Variety. The channels will debut with live men’s and women’s basketball and will  continue throughout the year with other sports, including college football in the fall. Continue reading

ABC to stream the Oscars to its Watch ABC app

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 01:57 PM PST

For the first time ever, the Oscars will be live streamed to both online and mobile viewers. A real-time feed of both the pre-show and the full telecast of the awards show will be available for verified Watch ABC viewers. Watch ABC provides 24/7 access to ABC’s television programming to select customers in the US. Continue reading

Moov fitness tracker and personal trainer device improves performance, prevents injury

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 01:25 PM PST

Moov is an upcoming wearable device that is part fitness tracker, part personal trainer. It uses 9-axis sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, to track both your motion and your form (posture) while you exercise or play one of the supported sports. Continue reading

Google’s Sundar Pichai: Android was not designed to be safe, it was designed to give more freedom

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 12:31 PM PST

The Mobile Threat report from Cisco last month revealed that 99% of all mobile malwares targeted Android devices last year. When Sundar Pichai, the Senior Vice President at Google, who overseas Android was asked about the malware situation on the Android platform, he gave a surprisingly frank answer. Continue reading

Realmac makes Clear, popular To-Do App free for 24 hours to make things right

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 09:00 AM PST

Realmac Software, developers of Clear, the popular touch friendly to-do list app have announced that the app will be free today. Continue reading

Apple is the ‘Most Admired’ company for the seventh straight year

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 07:55 AM PST

Apple has successfully retained its title of being the ‘Most Admired’ company in the U.S., followed by the likes of Amazon, Google and Berkshire Hathaway. This is the company’s seventh consecutive title, so there’s a lot to celebrate for the folks at Cupertino. This list is published annually by Fortune and Apple’s inclusion for the seventh straight year is no surprise given the company’s resurgence over the years despite severe competition in the industry. Continue reading

No comments:

Post a Comment