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17:05
Samsung and Others Cheat on Benchmarks to Impress...

Samsung, LG, Asus, and HTC have all been busted trying to cheat on smartphone benchmarks, the kind of thing that would only impress the very nerds capable of catching them at it. It turns out they did, catch them, and it was inevitable. Bryan Chaffin wants to know why the cheaters would bother.


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17:00
Snoopy lets you examine websites with Mobile Safari

One of the weaknesses of mobile web browsers is the lack of a simple way to view a website's source information. Sure you could wait until you got home to examine how a site is built, but we live in the future. Waiting till we get home is very 2012. That's where Snoopy comes in.

Snoopy is a bookmarklet that allows you to quickly view source, giving you a look at the doctype, the JS libraries the page uses, what analytics are used, a look at the raw source of the page and a number of other finer details.

There are a few ways to get Snoopy to work in Mobile Safari. The simplest method is to simply drag the bookmarklet from the page, here, up to your bookmarks bar. Turn on iCloud or use an iTunes bookmark sync to your iDevice to have the link show up in your mobile bookmarks.

If you use Google Chrome, simply save the bookmarklet...

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16:35
Mercedes’ driverless research car

Personally, I trust Mercedes more than Google.

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16:32
Janis Joplin quote

Great quote. I actually stopped and thought about this one for a few minutes.

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16:30
iTunes Radio to promo pre-release albums

iTunes Radio was already a great addition to iOS 7, but now that the dust is beginning to settle on the new operating system, Apple has revealed a perk that the new iTunes feature will afford us: Full-length streaming albums before their release. As MacNN reports, Apple's senior VP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue revealed that iTunes Radio will soon host entire preview albums for users to enjoy ahead of their retail debut, which should prove to be a popular marketing tactic for both mainstream and up-and-coming acts. We reported earlier today about how Justin Timberlake's new album was made available on iTunes Radio just last week.

This isn't the first time iTunes has offered previews of upcoming releases...

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16:30
Six-year-old UK twins buy $1,600 in virtual pets...

The "twin" problems developers targeting children with in-app purchases and parents who give children their iTunes password -- failing to grasp that it is tied to their credit card on file -- has yet again resulted in an excessive bill tied to in-app game purchases. In the latest case, a British six-year-old twin boy and girl were able to buy $1,590 worth of virtual pets and clothing across two different games. The father has called for tougher legislation for in-game app purchases....
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16:27
Great looking chair design

I love this. Expensive, but you pay for great design.

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16:21
Google acquires gesture-based interface development...

Flutter, the startup that created a gestured-based music controller for iTunes and Spotify, has been acquired by Google according to a splash page on the company’s website. The Flutter app used a computer’s webcam to detect hand gestures for starting, stopping, or switching songs on iOSOS X, and Windows. Aside from iTunes and Spotify, Flutter is compatible with a variety other apps, including Quicktime Player, Rdio, and even Google Chrome.

Based on the existing Chrome integration (which allows for control of Netflix, YouTube, ...

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16:09
Briefly: 'Buy One Get One' from FileMaker...

Today, FileMaker announced promotional offer for customers purchasing FileMaker 12 Pro or FileMaker12 Pro Advanced. Under the terms of the deal, purchasers can receive a second downloadable copy of the software for free. FileMaker Pro 12 (priced at $300) and FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced (priced at $500) allow users to easily create and use database-based custom business programs for iOS, Windows and Mac OS X, as well as for the web applications. Also included with purchase is the FileMaker Training Series, tutorial software consisting of self-paced learning materials that outline the essentials o...
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16:00
Top Movies is a clever app for finding movies

Top Movies - A Zoomable Timeline of Movies is a free app that will appeal to movie fans. When you open it, you see posters for the top movies of the decade. Pinching zooms you in to see top films of a particular year, and zooming in all the way will show you films by actual release date. Tap a film poster and you'll either get a link to the Internet Movie Database, or you'll get to the iTunes Store where you can check out a preview or buy the movie.

The database goes all the way back to 1915, where you'll find Birth of A Nation, and yes, you can get that from iTunes.

While I liked the app, I have a couple of issues. What defines a top movie? Box office or popularity? Also, the app is inconsistent. Sometimes it goes to the App Store; sometimes to IMDb; but never...

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15:50
Video shows purported 'iPad 5' components...

A new video emerged on Wednesday showing parts that are said to be bound for the next generation iPad, and those parts appear to be perfectly suited for Apple to include its Touch ID biometric sensor.
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15:34
iOS 7: Here a Bug, There a Bug, Everywhere a Bug, Bug


Apple reportedly has pledged to fix a bug in iOS 7 that has been plaguing some users. This will be the second fix since the iOS 7 was released Sept. 18. The first was issued Sept. 20 to resolve a problem with the iPhone 5s fingerprint scanner. At least 16 iOS 7 problems have surfaced so far, including a bug that lets anyone bypass the iPhone's lockscreen, glitchy media controls, users receiving other people's messages or contacts, and complaints that the user interface causes motion sickness.

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15:30
iTunes outages reported by some

Apple has confirmed that users may have experienced an outage across its store services today, including iTunes, the App Store, Mac App Store, and the iBookstore. The outage effected access to iTunes in the Cloud, iTunes Match, and the ability to restore purchases from iCloud backup. In total the outage latest about an hour and a half.

iTunes and Store services weren't the only hiccups in the Apple system, though they were the longest lasting. FaceTime and the Game Center were also briefly down for around 20 minutes.

The issues have been fixed and everything should now be running normally.

iTunes outages reported by some originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 02 Oct 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of...

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15:00
9to5Toys Last Call: OtterBox Defender $20, Call of...

From 9to5Toys.com:

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Today’s featured deals:

  • OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender Series case in multiple colors...
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14:55
TUAW TV Live: A bumper crop of new accessories, plus...

Apple accessory manufacturers have been working overtime during the past few months to come out with some new and fairly innovative products for iOS and Mac users. Today on TUAW TV Live Shawn "Doc Rock" Boyd and I will talk about some of our favorite new products and also reminisce about some of the old accessories that we still love.

To join in to watch the live feed and participate in the chat, just click here. You'll join us on the AOL On Network. If you can't watch the entire show today, come back to this page within 24 hours to see the latest video below. Past shows are also available on the TUAW YouTube channel.

TUAW TV Live: A bumper crop of new accessories, plus some old favorites originally appeared on TUAW - The...

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14:37
The state of cheating in Android benchmarks

Anand Lal Shimpi and Brian Klug uncover just how bad companies are cheating in benchmark tests. Personally, I’m shocked that such reputable companies would do this. What’s next, are they going to rip off Apple’s UI?

∞ Read this on The Loop

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14:33
Apple's 'iPad 5' and 'iPad mini...

According to a report from KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's iPad and iPad mini will both sport 8 megapixel rear cameras with new lens elements from Genius and Largan, and AppleInsider has independently learned the sensor modules will be provided solely by Sony.
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14:30
Eddy Cue discusses iTunes Festival and Apple's...

In an interesting interview with Entertainment Weekly, Apple's Eddy Cue took some time to discuss Apple's iTunes Festival and the company's ambitions with respect to iTunes Radio, Apple's take on Pandora.

How do you gauge the success of something like the iTunes Festival? Is it audience reach? The level of artist that you get year after year?

You can't measure it through the sale of a product or song or any of that. It works by the fact that that we have all of these customers in the U.K. that want to come to it-with the 20 million ticket requests that we've had, the millions of people that watch it on their iOS devices, on Apple TV, and the Web. And that's always been growing on a year-to-year basis.

Notably, Cue explains that artists aren't paid for their performances at the festival. That, however, clearly hasn't stopped A-list performers from taking the...

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14:00
Petcube will let you play with your furry friend via...

"Pet parents" who go into full guilt mode when they're away from home and the pooch or cat is all alone will soon have a way to keep their favorite animal companion happy. Petcube is a Kickstarter project that just reached its initial funding goal (hence we're writing about it) and is now looking at stretch goals that will provide hours of fun for owners and pets alike.

The Petcube is a small cube that contains a video camera, a microphone, a speaker and a controllable laser pointer. That cube sits on a floor or table, and is connected to your home WiFi network. When you're away, you can use a mobile app to not only see what your puppy or kitten is up to, but also converse with them. As if that's not enough, you can play the old "follow the red dot" game with your animal through the app.

So what are the stretch goals? If the Petcube gets to US$150,000 of funding, the...

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13:42
iTunes stores, other Apple online services impacted...

Several of Apple's online services were briefly impacted by outages earlier today, according to Apple's System Status page. The worst affected the iTunes Store, the iBookstore, and the Mac and iOS App Stores between 1:28 and 2:57PM Eastern time, preventing some people from making any purchases. During the same time period, people may have been unable to use iTunes in the Cloud or iTunes Match, or restore purchases from an iCloud backup....
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13:42
iTunes stores, other Apple online services impacted...

Several of Apple's online services were briefly impacted by outages earlier today, according to Apple's System Status page. The worst affected the iTunes Store, the iBookstore, and the Mac and iOS App Stores between 1:28 and 2:57PM Eastern time, preventing some people from making any purchases. During the same time period, people may have been unable to use iTunes in the Cloud or iTunes Match, or restore purchases from an iCloud backup....
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13:30
Not on Steam Sale offers a huge discount on a ton of...

Valve's Steam service runs sales on its plethora of titles quite frequently, but unfortunately not every game is available on Steam -- that's where the Not On Steam Sale comes in. Offering a total of 35 indie titles (many of them playable on Mac), the sale is a great way to stock up on a whole bunch of great games you may never have heard of.

The Not On Steam Sale is being hosted by Flippfly, the same folks behind the indie title Race the Sun. The sale ends a week from today, so if you're in the market for some quirky gaming on the cheap, be sure to swipe your credit card before it ends.

[via Joystiq]

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13:23
Explaining the allure of Nacho Cheese Doritos

The New York Times:

I visited Steven A. Witherly, a food scientist who wrote an insider’s guide, “Why Humans Like Junk Food,” and we raided his lab to taste and experiment our way through the psychobiology of what makes Nacho Cheese Doritos so alluring.

Anyone else love these things but feel dirty inside after scarfing down a bag?

∞ Read this on The Loop

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13:15
Daily Update for October 2, 2013

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world.

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Daily Update for October 2, 2013 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 02 Oct 2013 15:15:00 EST. Please see our...

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13:12
Concept imagines iPad mini 2 in blue and gold [...


We’ve already seen some sketchy leaks claiming to show photos of gold and space gray iPads that match the new colors unveiled with the iPhone 5s, and today designer Martin Hajek posted his latest concept showing what a champagne gold and blue iPad mini might look like.

While there hasn’t been any reliable reports of specific colors for the new iPads,...

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13:00
Apple TV hacker discovers how to add custom sites on...

David Schuetz, an Apple TV hobbyist, has been exploring some interesting behavior on pre-iOS 7 Apple TVs. After a bit of hacking, he discovered a way to enable an Add Site feature. This feature opens the possibility of adding custom sites to the Apple TV menu, letting him hook up a Raspberry Pi media server to his ATV. [The iOS 7-equivalent build of the Apple TV OS, released in September, is version number 6, as the ATV is a version number behind the iPhone and iPad. This hack works on v5.x and earlier-build Apple TVs. -Ed.]

He wrote up the details of his discovery on his company website and posted a Github repository containing a talk he recently gave on the subject. Although Schuetz points out the hack does not require a jailbreak, this approach is not suitable for either the weak of...

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12:54
Lodsys blinks

Lodsys decided over the weekend to dismiss its case against Kaspersky with prejudice. Instead of facing a jury, Lodsys will slink away instead. It was an unconditional surrender.

Good.

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12:50
Would You Believe ... a Gold iPad mini?

Martin Hajek has done it again. This time, he's pondered a possible Apple iPad mini strategy. "The question that I asked myself is: will Apple follow a similar s and c strategy for the iPad mini as it has for the iPhone 5s and 5c?" And then, in his brilliant way, Mr. Hajek has rendered some examples. Perhaps the addition of these colors, including gold, plus the TouchID will soon have ecstatic customers wound around the block on launch day. It could happen.


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12:49
Fifth-gen iPad, second-gen iPad mini could upgrade...

The fifth-generation iPad and the second-generation iPad mini may both be upgrading to an 8 megapixel rear camera, says KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Both iPad lines are currently stuck with a 5 megapixel camera, similar to the one on the iPhone 4. Kuo further suggests that the new tablets will be capable of larger apertures, potentially putting them on par with the iPhone 5s....
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12:45
Report: Next-gen iPad, mini to have 8MP cameras

Apple’s fifth-generation iPad and second-generation iPad mini will both have 8MP cameras with larger apertures, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo expects both devices to launch this year. Another report from earlier today expressed doubt that the second-generation iPad mini would launch this year — and if it…

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12:30
iOS 7 video tip: Making FaceTime audio calls

One of the relatively unsung features of iOS 7 is the addition of audio-only calling to FaceTime. Why would you want to use FaceTime to make audio-only calls instead of using the full video/audio capability? Well, maybe you just woke up and look like something the cat dragged in, and you don't want the person on the receiving end of the call to die of fright. Or perhaps you're using a weak Wi-Fi connection with your non-GSM iPad mini or iPod touch in an internet café overseas and don't want to risk not being able to make a FaceTime call at all. Either way, audio-only FaceTime calling is easy to do, and today's video tip will show you how.

iOS 7 video tip: Making FaceTime audio calls originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our...

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12:21
iPhone’s Touch ID metal ring fits in iPad 5 part,...

With the announcement of the new iPads approaching later this month, rumors surrounding the new full-sized iPad have centered around a thinner, lighter design, but it’s been unclear if the new tablet will sport the Touch ID fingerprint authentication system from the iPhone 5s. I’ve heard that Apple’s most recent internal next-generation iPad prototypes have lacked Touch ID sensors, so it’s unclear if it will make the cut for this year. There are a few reasons why Touch ID wouldn’t make sense on an iPad this year:

  • Exclusivity to iPhone 5s could help with sales for Apple’s flagship phone. Notice the iPhone 5c doesn’t have it.
  • Supplies for Sapphire Crystal are obviously...
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12:19
Griffin’s CinemaSeat2 Provides Car Backseat Viewing...

Trips can be boring for kids; there is no way to get around that. So Griffin has created a backseat case for iPads that works with iPad 2, 3, and 4. The case fastens around the car seat’s headrest poles, and removing and inserting the iPad is simple.


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12:01
Apple confirms some users experiencing iTunes Store...

Some users may be experiencing difficulty making purchases on the iTunes Store, according to Apple’s system status page. We’ve heard mentions of issues beginning this morning, and Apple reports trouble starting around 1:30 PM EST. Game Center and FaceTime also experienced issues this afternoon, though the former may be somewhat difficult to notice.

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Apple’s iMessage service has been suffering turbulence for days now, which is not reflected on the system status page as it may be limited to iOS 7 users. Apple told the WSJ it is...

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12:00
FAA: WiFi safe to use during takeoff, landing

Within the next year or so, travelers may find that the restrictions from using mobile devices and in-flight WiFi on aircraft during takeoff and landing are lifted. Last week, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) panel recommended that the use of devices during those critical flight segments be lifted, with the exception of making phone calls and sending text messages. Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the same advisory committee says that WiFi is safe to use throughout a flight.

Currently, a growing number of airliners have onboard WiFi systems that turn on after aircraft reach 10,000 feet. Close to 60 percent of all commercial US aircraft are already approved for WiFi use, and the testing that was required to certify the aircraft for onboard WiFi is...

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11:21
Fitbit planning launch of Force fitness tracking...

Promotional material for a future Fitbit device has surfaced, showing the company as creating another wrist-based fitness tracker. The Force, mimicking much of the style of the Fitbit Flex, appears not to stray too far from the path of its predecessor, but this time the tracking watch will have an altimeter and an updated display....
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11:02
Asus, HTC, LG and other Android licensees join...

Cheating test scores and misrepresenting device capabilities are rampant at Samsung, but are also being used by virtually every other Android licensee apart from Google itself, research shows.
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11:00
How the iPhone helps the visually impaired see more...

The New York Times on Monday published a fascinating article detailing how smartphones like the iPhone are opening up whole new avenues of opportunities for the visually impaired.

In one profile, the Times details how the iPhone has helped Luis Perez, who is close to being fully blind, take professional photographs. In assistive mode, for example, Perez's iPhone will tell him aloud how many heads are detected in a photo, thereby ensuring that everyone who should be in the photo is, in fact, in the photo.

The iPhone of course isn't the only smartphone that helps the visually impaired, but Apple has for years demonstrated a consistent focus on making its products and features more accessible to the masses.

The Times adds:

Apple's assistive technologies also include VoiceOver, which the company says is the world's...

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10:59
Report claims iPad 5 & Retina iPad mini will...

With Apple’s rumored next-generation iPads expected to be launching as early as this month, often reliable KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is sharing some new details on the expected iPad 5 and second generation iPad mini. Kuo is still expecting both products to launch later this year sometime in 4Q13, but in his latest report claims that Apple is prepping a camera upgrade for the new iPads that would include a bump up from the current 5 megapixel iSight camera to 8 megapixels along with other improvements:

Apple could upgrade the camera as a selling point for the new iPad in a bid to increase competitiveness.

We expect the upgrade will include 8MP rear camera, up from 5MP, and larger aperture. Lens module ASP will rise 10-20% on this optics spec upgrade.

As a reminder, the new iPhone 5s includes a new five-element lens designed by Apple that also includes a larger a F2.2...

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10:47
Apple issues MacBook SMC firmware updates

The latest firmware updates fix improper battery function in Apple's laptops.

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10:43
AT&T 4G LTE expands to 11 new markets, many in...

AT&T has announced the expansion of its 4G LTE network to 11 more markets, and the carrier has improved service in two other markets, meaning iPhone owners in those locales will see greatly increased speeds.
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10:30
Four Problems with iOS 7: Crashing, Messages, Siri,...

With the perspective of several weeks of usage by tens of millions of users, we look at four notable hassles we and other iOS 7 users have experienced, including crashes under low battery, iMessage not sending messages, Siri failing to respond, and some subtle audio-playing bugs and design problems.

 

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10:27
iOS 7: What’s That Pale Blue Dot Next to App Names?

In iOS 7, from time to time, a pale bue dot will appear in front of the app's name.  What is that exactly?


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10:23
New Mountain Lion, Safari, iTunes, Java builds...

Apple is distributing new pre-release builds of iTunes, Safari, Java, and the OS X 10.8.5 Supplemental Update amongst employees, a report says. The Supplemental Update is said to have reached build 12F45, as opposed to the 12F42 code seen during an initial leak. Safari 6.1 is meanwhile up to build 537A134....
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10:00
Report finds almost all Android OEMs, not just...

When Apple SVP Phil Schiller pointed us to a story earlier this week that Samsung was artificially inflating benchmark scores for its new Galaxy Note 3, many were quick to point out it wasn’t the first time Samsung had been caught engaged in such a practice. The same issue was discovered by AnandTech for the Galaxy S4 back in July, and today the site has an extensive report showing that almost every Android smartphone manufacturer is shipping devices that do the same.

As pictured in the chart above, that includes the HTC One, HTC One mini, LG G2, Galaxy Tab 10.1, and many others. In fact, the only companies that appear to not be using the method is Apple and Motorola, as well as Google with its Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 devices:

We started piecing this data together back in...

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10:00
Cinefex 'classic collection' coming to...

One of my favorite things in the world, Cinefex magazine, has funded the digitization of its older magazines to its iPad app thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that has become the fourth most-funded publishing project on the site to date.

Cinefex, for those who don't know, is a magazine that takes a behind-the-scenes look at special effects work for Hollywood movies. Back in my film school days, I would get an issue when I could afford it, and pore over the photos and text, which took me backstage to some of the world's most talented artists, designers, animators and more.

Much of what Cinefex documented shows the evolution of effects work as well, not to mention rare glimpses into what made some of our favorite movies work. The photo of the Stay-Puft...

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09:56
Galaxy Note 3 “tiny screen mode”

Isn’t this like admitting you’ve gone too far?

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09:46
External Link: Deconstructing the iOS 7 Date Picker

Having trouble with the date and time picker in iOS 7’s Clock app? It’s not you — the “hit areas” are indeed smaller, making it harder to use. Developer Sean Woodhouse deconstructs the picker in this blog post, comparing it to the iOS 6 version that may be clunkier, but is kinder to the fingers.

 

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09:34
Samsung scrambled to finish Galaxy Gear smart watch...

Samsung's recently released Galaxy Gear smart watch may be the product of a rushed development effort spurred on by rumors that Apple was preparing to enter the wearable technology segment in a big way.
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09:30
Apple releases SMC Firmware Update battery fixes for...

Apple has released a slew of SMC Firmware Updates for all of its MacBook computers. The updates are for all MacBook models between mid-2012 and mid-2013, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro with Retina display and fixes significant battery issues many users were experiencing.

MacBook Pro's SMC Firmware Update 1.8

This update is recommended for MacBook Pro (mid 2012) models.

This update addresses rare issues where the battery unexpectedly stops functioning or the system hangs when the battery charge reaches less than one percent.

MacBook Pro Retina SMC Update 1.2

This update is recommended for 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display (late 2012) models, and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display (mid 2012) models.

This update addresses rare issues where the battery unexpectedly stops functioning or the system hangs when the battery charge...

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09:18
iTunes Radio to be used to promote and stream albums...

Apple will use iTunes Radio to promote and stream albums before their release, according to Eddy Cue, the company's senior VP for Internet Software and Services. For some time now Apple has been offering full-length preview streams of albums by mainstream acts, but only on the iTunes Store. "Itís a huge improvement to do it on iTunes Radio because you donít go to a store a lot. Hopefully lots of people will be listening to iTunes Radio a lot; from a discovery perspective itís significantly better," says Cue....
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09:00
iPhone 5c, 5s launch on Virgin Mobile for $100 off

If you've been waiting to grab the newest iPhone 5c and 5s, you may want to think about getting one now -- from Virgin Mobile. That's because the carrier is offering the unlocked 16 GB models of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c for US$100 less than Apple's normal retail price, notes AppleInsider.

The 16 GB iPhone 5s normally costs $650 unlocked from Apple, but customers can snap it up for only $550 at Virgin Mobile. Likewise, the 16 GB iPhone 5c normally costs $550 unlocked from Apple, but it's currently $450 at Virgin Mobile. The new iPhones went on sale for the first time at Virgin Mobile yesterday. There's no word from the company if the prices on these 16 GB iPhones are an introductory price or the standard price--but either way, they're a great deal.

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08:49
Virgin Mobile Launches iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s with $...

Virgin Mobile in the United States now offers Apple's iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, and to kick off the new offerings, the carrier is offering the off-contract phones with a US$100 discount. The special offer includes all of the new iPhone models -- including the iPhone 5s in gold -- although some are available only through the Virgin Mobile website.


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08:39
New OS X 10.8.5, iTunes, & Safari builds seeded...

Today, Apple has begun seeding new versions of OS X Mountain Lion, iTunes, Safari and Java to Apple employees. The new OS X build is version 10.8.5, and it is a supplemental update to the version that was publicly released last month. Last week, we noted that Apple was preparing this new version with bug fixes for MacBook Airs, USB, and HDMI, and today’s new seed is a higher build number (12F45 versus 12F42). This indicates that Apple is making progress on the release and that the launch is nearing for customers…

In addition to...

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08:38
WD ships MyCloud network storage and personal cloud...

Western Digital has launched a new network attached storage device with a greater emphasis on cloud storage. The MyCloud line, continuing from where the MyBook Live and MyBook Live Duo left off, provides storage across a home or office network, as well as allowing users to download and upload files over the Internet....
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08:31
iCloud email push notifications return to Germany

German iCloud users can now receive push email notifications again, Apple has confirmed. The feature was restored last night after a delay of more than 19 months, caused by a dispute with Google’s Motorola Mobility which forced Apple to deactivate the notifications. Apple reportedly had to post a $132…

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08:28
Apps: Cocktail, Feeder, Together


    


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08:14
Apple May Wait Until 2014 for Retina Display iPad...

With rumors of an October Apple even to introduce new iPad models circulating, one report claims we may not see a Retina Display version of the iPad mini until next year. The reasoning for skipping a 2013 release is that display supplies may not be available in high enough quantities to meet Apple's needs.

The Mac Observer Spin:
Unless Apple can get iPad mini-sized Retina Displays in sufficient quantities, which doesn't seem likely based on today's report, it really may be 2014 before the company releases the next version. The full-size iPad, however, is ripe for an update and that most likely will come this month.


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08:09
AppleCare workers start training for OS X Mavericks

Apple has today begun training AppleCare workers on OS X Mavericks, according to sources. During the next few weeks, staff are expected to spend at least six hours learning about new features, the installation process, and troubleshooting options. Apple is reportedly maintaining the same sort of secrecy it applied to iOS 7 and iTunes Radio training, meaning AppleCare advisors will only learn about Mavericks in small groups in order to keep the training process from becoming public....
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08:04
Apple partner Qualcomm pans iPhone 5s A7 CPU as...

A senior vice president for Apple supplier Qualcomm says the 64-bit A7 chip in Apple's iPhone 5s is more a marketing gimmick than a development that will lead to real consumer benefits, but at the same time appeared to hint that the chip maker is planning a future 64-bit processor of its own.
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08:00
Apple hires cable industry veteran Jean-Francois...

Several outlets are reporting that Apple recently hired Jean-Francois Mulé as an engineering director. Mulé is a longtime cable industry veteran and former IBM engineer, and it will be interesting to see just what he'll be doing at Apple.

In a post on LinkedIn, Mulé indicated that he joined Apple last month and will be "challenged, inspired and part of something big" in his new role.

Multichannel reports:

Before joining Apple, Mulé spent the last two years as senior vice president of technology development at CableLabs, where he founded the organization's San Francisco office...

During his earlier career at CableLabs, Mulé also served as VP of IP technologies and services, director of the PacketCable Architecture, and chief architect. During that span, he ran or helped spearhead several projects, including PeerConnect, the cable industry's peering registry, a...

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07:53
Apple working to fix iOS 7 iMessage glitch

Apple is working on a solution for a known iOS 7 glitch that is disrupting iMessage, the Wall Street Journal reports. Some users have found that iMessages appear to go through, only to later discover that the message has not actually been delivered. “We are aware of an issue…

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07:50
The beauty of the M7 chip

Scott Buscemi:

For pre-iPhone 5s devices, ARGUS usually drains about 20-30% of battery life per day while running in the background. The app continually checks for motion and calculates the distance and number of steps using the accelerometer and GPS. With the M7, however, the app does not need to be running in order to keep track of the number of steps – all of that data is tracked by the M7. As such, ARGUS no longer takes up any battery power while running in the background and the stated battery life from Apple – 10 hours 3G talk time, 250 hours of standby – will stay exactly the same.

This is just huge.

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07:47
∞ RIP Tom Clancy

Author Tom Clancy has passed away at age 66.

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07:44
Reuters: Retina iPad mini may slip to 2014

Apple’s second-generation iPad mini with Retina display won’t get a wide rollout this month, and might not even launch until 2014, Reuters reports. Sources in Apple’s supply chain say the company is just now readying production for the new iPad mini. If the device actually is released this year,…

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07:38
iCloud storage limits

Sam Radford talks about Apple’s 5GB of iCloud storage space and how the company has to increase the limit. I agree with Sam. Years ago 5GB was a lot of space, but if Apple wants users to utilize iCloud and all of its services, they are going to have to increase the limits.

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07:30
Hulu Plus iOS app adds support for Chromecast...

Owners of Google's Chromecast media streaming stick can now stream Hulu content from Hulu Plus on the iPad to the Apple TV competitor. Announcing the move on Google's official blog, the company said:

Hulu has added Chromecast support to their Hulu Plus app-just in time for the fall television season. Now you can easily enjoy your favorite shows, such as "Modern Family," "New Girl" and "Parks and Recreation," on your big-screen TV by casting from Hulu Plus on your mobile phone or tablet. It's the same intuitive, remote-free experience you've come to enjoy with the other Chromecast-supported apps, and is as simple as pressing the Cast button which will now appear in the app.

For now, only iPad users can stream content to the Chromecast from Hulu Plus, but Google says support will soon be coming for iPhone users as well....

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07:30
Apple planning fix for iMessage bug in iOS 7
07:29
Retina iPad mini may ship in low quantities in 2013

Apple will be unable to rollout large numbers of a Retina-equipped iPad mini this month, and will only have limited quantities through the rest of the year if at all, supply chain sources tell Reuters. The supply chain is only now said to be ramping up to manufacture Retina displays for the tablet. Nevertheless, the people claim that Apple will announce a new Mini later in October....
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07:18
Apple Hires Cable Veteran Jean-Francois Mulé for...

CableLabs senior vice president of Technology Development Jean-François Mulé has a new gig working for Apple on an mystery project he called "something big." Mr. Mulé started working for Apple in September, and his experience in the cable television industry could be a hint that the iPhone and iPad maker has big plans for its Apple TV set top box.

The Mac Observer Spin:
Apple has been snatching up some serious talent this year. The company's competition in the mobile space, wearable technolog market, and home entertainment have plenty of reasons to step up their games or risk getting bowled over and left behind.


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07:17
Virgin selling iPhone 5s, 5c at $100 discount

Buyers interested in the iPhone 5c or the iPhone 5s may want to give Virgin Mobile another look. As we mentioned last week, the low-cost Sprint-owned carrier is offering the new models as of Tuesday, but they’re doing so at a cheaper price than you’ll find elsewhere.

Virgin tends to sell phones for the full unlocked cost, but in this case it’s offering $100 off that unsubsidized price. That means if you’re looking for an iPhone 5s, you can pick one up for $550, $650, and $750 for 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB, respectively. An iPhone 5c, likewise, goes for $450 for 16GB and $550 for 32GB. All that on top of Virgin’s generally cheaper monthly plans, which start at $35, offer unlimited data and text messaging, and do not require a contract.

Of course, Virgin is one of the smaller...

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07:00
Apple acknowledges iMessage bug in iOS 7, says fix...

As is typically the case with any major iOS update, the release of iOS 7 has brought with it a small number of bugs. One such bug is a glitch in iMessage wherein some users aren't receiving iMessages sent to them while others are finding that they can't send iMessages at all. While restarting a troubled iOS device seems to alleviate the issue for some, this solution reportedly doesn't do the trick for everyone.

To that end, Apple late on Tuesday night confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that it is aware of the issue and plans to implement a fix in an upcoming software update.

"We are aware of an issue that affects a fraction of a percent of our iMessage users, and we will have a fix available in an upcoming software update," Apple said in a statement. "In the meantime, we encourage any users having problems to...

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06:50
iCloud Mail push notifications return in Germany as...

Since more than a year ago, Germans have not had access to push notifications for iCloud Mail services following a dispute between Apple and Motorola in the country that forced Apple to disable the feature. Now, as noted by German Apple blog iPhone-ticker.de, Apple has now confirmed that push notifications services have been switched back on in the country. The news comes following Apple’s success in getting the original injunction lifted after posting $132 million bond, according to FossPatents:

After the Federal Patent Court’s preliminary ruling, Apple filed with the Karlsruhe-based...

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06:49
Crazy water slide

Part of me marvels at the coolness of this water slide. But the other side of me is just plain scared.

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06:21
Having Trouble Sending iOS 7 Messages? Apple has a...

Following complaints from iOS 7 users that that the Messages is failing to send their texts, Apple has promised a fix is coming soon. According to complaints, users are sending texts through the Messages app, but they aren't delivered and working around the problem involves restarts and resetting network connections.

The Mac Observer Spin:
The issues Apple has been addressing in iOS 7 may be annoying, but the company seems to be responding quickly. This means we may be updating the software on our iPhones and iPads more often, but it also means we aren't waiting as long as we once did for those fixes to roll out.


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06:11
Apple plans to utilize iTunes Radio to stream,...

Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue says that Cupertino will lean on the newly-launched iTunes Radio to enhance discoverability for albums that make their streaming debut on the iTunes Store.
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06:02
Amazing web model of tearing cloth

Click on the link and a web page with a piece of cloth (looks like a piece of graph paper) will appear. Click and drag across the cloth and you’ll rip it. The simulation is very realistic, complete with gravitational physics.

Even better, if you right click (hold down the control key), your mouse turns into a cutting tool.

And as a pièce de résistance, all the code is there to play with and learn from, including the HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Absolutely brilliant.

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06:00
German iCloud users get Push email back

German iCloud users may use push again, reports FOSS Patents. Push iCloud email went live again at 9PM local time in Germany last night, more than 19 months after Google's Motorola used a patent the company held to bar Apple from offering its iCloud users in the country the popular feature.

Google's patent was found to be invalid on four previous occasions, but the company still insisted on moving forwards with the infringement case against Apple in Germany, for which Apple had to put up a US$132 million bond. Ultimately, this will come back to bite Google in the end however, as Florian Mueller explains:

But, very disappointingly, Google again and again refused to stipulate to the only appropriate thing to do under the circumstances: an unconditional stay of the enforcement of this injunction. For a company that has criticized assertions of "bogus patents", this behavior is,...

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05:57
What’s an Icahn tweet worth? About $8B in AAPL’s...

Fortune ran a couple of pieces showing what happened to Apple’s stock price after investor Carl Icahn’s tweets, with his initial announcement that he had taken a “large position” in AAPL, followed by news that he’d had a “nice conversation” with Apple CEO Tim Cook – and a subsequent tweet yesterday that he’d “pushed hard for a 150 billion buyback” over a “cordial dinner.”

The total effect? A jump in Apple’s valuation totalling around $23B – or approaching a cool $8B per tweet...

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05:56
Jawbone Mini Jambox Bluetooth speaker on sale in...

Jawbone has put its Mini Jambox portable Bluetooth speaker, revealed by the company last month, on sale in the United States. The speaker, capable of connecting to an accompanying iOS and Android mobile app that collects playlists from iTunes, Rdio and Spotify for playback, is available to buy for $180 through Jawbone's website....
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05:39
Twitter founder tweet exchange with Iran’s President

Twitter has been a bit of a thorn in the side of the Iranian government, giving the world a seldom seen view of the political unrest in the country, especially during the 2009-2010 election protests, the so-called “Green Revolution”.

Social media is still banned in Iran, which made the Twitter exchange between Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and newly elected President Hassan Rouhani so newsworthy.

Dorsey first tweeted, “Good evening, President. Are citizens of Iran able to read your tweets?” And, in response, Rouhani said, “Evening, @Jack. As I told @camanpour, my efforts geared 2 ensure my ppl’ll comfortably b able 2 access all info globally as is their #right.”

Social media still banned. Will this exchange signify coming change? To me, this is a perfect litmus test. Turn on the social media for the people, or it’s just words.

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05:30
Virgin Mobile offers the iPhone 5s for $549, 5c for...

From 9to5Toys.com:

We knew Virgin Mobile was launching the iPhone 5s and 5c today, but we weren’t expecting a $100-off starting price. That’s what’s on offer today from the Sprint subsidiary (Sprint will also knock off $100 the subsidized plans if you are a new customer – so much for loyalty benefits).

Virgin’s plans are the least expensive out there, especially considering they include unlimited data and start at $30/month.

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05:29
iOS 7: Using Safari’s “Shared Links” Capability

Under iOS 7, we've got a neat new ability to access links from Twitter right within Safari. And if you've got multiple accounts, it'll pull in the links from all of them, organized into one handy little tab. In this article, we'll give you the what and how and why.


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05:22
AppleCare begins OS X Mavericks training ahead of...

Apple has begun training its AppleCare support staff on its upcoming OS X Mavericks, according to several sources. These sources say that training has begun today, and support staff will be required to learn about the operating system’s new features, installation process, and troubleshooting options for at least six hours over the course of the next few weeks…


Training on new Finder enhancements

The training is said to be similar in secrecy and style to the iOS...

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05:21
Apple confirms iMessage issue, says fix in the works

There’s a reported fix that works for some, though not 100%:

AppleInsider reported on Monday that a simple procedure has successfully eliminated the bug for many users:
Disable iMessage in Settings -> Messages,
Reset the iPhone’s Network Settings under Settings -> General -> Reset
Reenable iMessage.

While the method worked, and continues to work, for most iPhone owners afflicted with the iMessage bug, some have reported that the message failures reappeared after a few hours, forcing them to repeat the steps above.

There’s conjecture that the upcoming 7.03 update will contain this fix. Let’s hope so.

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05:18
Apple alone now holds 10% of all US corporate cash

Of the $1.48 trillion in cash held by U.S. non-financial companies as of June 30, Apple's $147 billion in reserves accounted for 10 percent of all companies, new data shows.
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05:11
Still looking for that elusive in-store iPhone 5s?...

If you’re still hoping to pick up an iPhone 5s from your local Apple retail store, developer Mordy Tikotzky has put together a web app to help.

Just go to the iPhone Check website, put in your ZIP code (it’s US-only at present), select your desired color and carrier and hit the Submit button. The web app carries out the search for you, screen-scrapes the results from apple.com and then presents a neat, color-coded table of results.

Apple briefly introduced an in-store pickup option, pulled it after one day and...

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05:00
Samsung 'Shenanigans' Report Prompts Apple...


The ongoing battle between Apple and Samsung may be more commonly fought in the courtroom than on social media, but Apple on Tuesday apparently made an exception following the publication of a report suggesting that Samsung may be artificially boosting the benchmark scores of its new Galaxy Note 3. "Shenanigans" tweeted Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of marketing, along with a link to the story in question.

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04:41
Hulu Plus iOS app adds support for Chromecast for...

Google has announced that Hulu has added Chromecast support to its Hulu Plus app, enabling online shows to be viewed on the big screen – something it promised back in July.

Now you can easily enjoy your favorite shows, such as “Modern Family,” “New Girl” and “Parks and Recreation,” on your big-screen TV by casting from Hulu Plus on your mobile phone or tablet. It’s the same intuitive, remote-free experience you’ve come to enjoy with the other Chromecast-supported apps, and is as simple as pressing the Cast button which will now appear in the app … 

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04:18
Reuters: Retina iPad mini supplies will be...

Reuters is reporting that problems with the rumored retina display for the iPad Mini 2 mean that it will be available only in limited quantities when it launches this year, with full-scale production pushed into 2014.

Apple Inc will be unable to widely roll out a new version of the iPad Mini with a high-resolution “retina” display this month, people who work in the company’s supply chain said [...]

Given the time required to ramp up screen production, a retina display-equipped iPad Mini would not be available in large volumes until early next year, the sources said.

The delays are said to be due to the display suppliers – believed to be Samsung, LG and Sharp – having difficulties meeting the strict power-saving specifications...

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03:59
Apple finally allowed to restore German iCloud push...

German iCloud users were sent their first email push notifications in over a year and a half on Tuesday, as Apple was finally allowed to reactivate the feature after winning a stay on a 2012 injunction leveled by Google's Motorola.
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03:30
iMessages to Nowhere?

Apple Inc. said it’s aware of a glitch in iOS 7 that is disrupting some iMessage texts and is working on a fix to quell mounting complaints after the company released the biggest overhaul of its iPhone operating system in years.

Annoyed iOS users took to Twitter and Apple’s message boards to report problems sending messages through iMessage, which provides free texting between users of Apple devices. It also converts those messages into SMS texts for non-iOS users.

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03:22
Briefly: Hulu support for Chromecast, Netflix adds...

The Google Chromecast media-streaming dongle is now able to support video from Hulu. An update to the Hulu Plus mobile app for the iPad and Android will add a Cast button to the menu, which then starts playing the selected TV show through the Chromecast device, with the app acting as the remote control. Support for the iPhone is "coming very soon," according to the Google blog....
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03:00
Apple Snags CableLabs Exec to Work on "...

Tim Cook says TV continues to be an area of great interest to Apple and the company has a “grand vision” for it. Could its latest hire be part of a move to realize it?

Last month, Apple hired cable television industry veteran Jean-François Mulé away from CableLabs, a sort of think tank for the cable TV industry. The company gave him the title of engineering director and assigned him to an undisclosed project that Mulé enthusiastically describes on his LinkedIn page as “something big.”

Just what that means, if it means anything, is hard to say. But given his background and expertise in cable engineering — Mulé spent the last two years as SVP of technology development at CableLabs — it seems likely that he will be involved somehow in the...

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02:20
Reuters: Retina iPad mini may not launch in 2013 due...

Adding its voice to a gathering storm of "iPad mini 2" rumors, Reuters on Wednesday reported Apple's suppliers have only recently started ramping up production of the device's Retina displays, suggesting an anticipated rollout could be pushed back into 2014.
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Tuesday October 1

23:36
Update: Apple acknowledges iOS 7 iMessage issue,...

Following widespread reports of iMessage issues for some users who have upgraded to iOS 7, the company on Tuesday said it was aware of the problem and working on a fix. The official statement from the company says the problem is affecting "a fraction of a percent" of users, but with Apple's enormous mobile userbase, this amounts to millions of people even if Apple's accounting is accurate. The problem seems most likely to strike those who upgraded after the first updates....
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21:30
Apple: iMessage problems to be fixed in upcoming iOS...

Andrew Cunningham

A small number of users have been noticing issues with Apple's iMessage service since the iOS 7 update was released last month. In a statement to the Wall Street Journal, the company acknowledged that there was a problem and said that it would be fixed in an upcoming software update.

“We are aware of an issue that affects a fraction of a percent of our iMessage users, and we will have a fix available in an upcoming software update,” Apple said. “In the meantime, we encourage any users having problems to reference our troubleshooting documents or contact AppleCare to help resolve their issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes impacted users.”

We haven't had any iMessage issues with our own iDevices since updating to iOS 7, but according to several posts on the Apple...

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21:19
Briefly: Jackery's improved battery, TrendNet...

Today Jackery -- a provider of rechargeable battery products for mobile devices -- announced the launch of their latest product, the Jackery Giant+. An upgraded release of the Giant, which is a battery which offers up to 220 hours of charging time for electronic devices, the Giant+ features up to 260 hours extra operational time for one's electronic device. Easily portable, the battery weighs 10.4 ounces and measures 4.3 x 3.1 x 0.8 inches. The Giant+ can charge two devices simultaneously, and retain a charge for up to six months in standby mode. Alongside the rest of the Jackery lineup, the J...
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21:11
Apple confirms iOS 7 causing iMessage issues, says...

Apple on Tuesday said it was aware of an issue a number of iPhone users have been experiencing with iMessage since upgrading to iOS 7, noting that a fix is coming soon to patch the problem.
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21:00
Apple's homepage circa 2001 shows us how far we...

It's always fun to take a look back at the websites of yesteryear just to get a bit of perspective, and there may be no better example of this than Apple's homepage from 2001. The highlight of the site is a fancy graphic showing off the then-new iBook. The laptop was capable of interfacing with a whole bunch of state-of-the-art devices such as CD players, digital cameras and camcorders, PDAs and Apple's own UFO-shaped AirPort.

Of course, today, all the tasks performed by those specialized devices can be accomplished with the iPhone in your pocket. Hell, even the iBook itself pales in comparison to your handy smartphone, but that doesn't mean we wouldn't want to still have one around, just for nostalgia's sake.

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