Saturday, March 22, 2014

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


Rumor hints at impending MacBook Air updates, slim 12-inch MacBook and late 2014 iWatch launch

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 07:23 PM PDT

A post on Weiphone.com and reported by MacRumors potentially sheds some light on upcoming changes to Apple’s MacBook notebook line as well as some details about the rumored iWatch. The poster has a track record of posting legitimate information, making these rumors more credible than other leaks. Continue reading

Here’s the hardware that powered Jimmy Fallon and Billy Joel’s iPad duet

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 05:40 PM PDT

The iPad took center stage during a recent airing of The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon and musician Billy Joel joining together to sing a doo-wop duet. The audience was entertained by an a capella rendition of The Lion Sleeps Tonight, but what you see on the surface is only part of the story. Continue reading

Apple, Yahoo and Google reserve the right to read user emails

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 04:32 PM PDT

Microsoft was under fire earlier this week for accessing a user’s Hotmail account in order to identify the source of an internal leak. Microsoft, though, is not the only technology company that reserves the right to access customer emails — the terms of service for Apple, Yahoo and Google all contain a similar provision, reports The Guardian. Continue reading

Twitter pulling #Music app from the App Store, service to shut down April 18

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 04:10 PM PDT

Twitter today announced that it is shuttering its Music service and pulling its Music app from the App Store. The app will disappear today, while the service will continue to work until April 18th, one-year after the launch of the service. Continue reading

New HealthPatch biosensor hints at what’s possible in Apple’s iWatch

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 02:25 PM PDT

Vital Connect today launched HealthPatch, a new biosensor product that measures parameters vital to a person’s health and well-being. The wearable fits under a user’s clothing and replaces several costly medical devices that currently are in use. Continue reading

Apple may launch streaming music service, bring iTunes app to Android

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 01:50 PM PDT

Apple reportedly is looking to boost its lagging music sales by adding an on-demand streaming radio service that would compete with Spotify, Rdio and Beats Audio. The company is allegedly talking to senior music label executives about this endeavor, reports Billboard, which cites as its source three people familiar with the talks. Continue reading

Drunk Mode keeps you from drunk texting [Jailbreak Tweak]

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 01:16 PM PDT

Do you plan on going out this weekend and having a drink or two? Well, what if you get carried away and maybe have 4 or 5? After that third drink or so, it’s usually a better idea to leave your phone with your designated driver. Even though it seems like such a great idea at the time, you probably don’t want to drunk text your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend and have to face the aftermath the next day on top of that painful headache you somehow woke up with. Here’s an option you have if you insist on keeping your phone on you at all times. Continue reading

App Deals for today: Groops, Pinball, Checkmark 2, Republique, Osmos and more

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 12:57 PM PDT

We have some great apps for you today that have gone free for a short duration on the App Store, including Groops, Pinball. We also have plenty of apps that have gone on sale, and are available at a discounted price. Continue reading

How to create nested folders in iOS 7.1

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 12:28 PM PDT

There was a bug in the initial few releases of iOS 7 that let you create a folder inside folder, but Apple patched it later. If you liked having nested folders, we have some good news for you. It's possible to create nested folders in iOS 7.1 too, read further for step-by-step instructions. Continue reading

Apple could improve iPhone’s battery life by predicting usage trends

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 11:37 AM PDT

Apple wants to improve the iPhone's battery life by learning a user's habits and usage patterns, and adapting the device as per these signals to maximise battery life. The system is described in an Apple patent filed with the USPTO titled "Inferring User Intent From Battery Usage Level and Charging Trends." Continue reading

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