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Tuesday October 1

02:19
Apple successfully patents Shanghai Apple Store...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple's patent for the design and construction of the massive glass cylinder building that serves as the entrance to its Apple Store in Shanghai.
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01:00
Review: Ultimate Ears (UE) Boom and Mini Boom...





Last year,  we took the...

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Monday September 30

23:29
Bug in iOS 7 iMessage affecting some users; easy fix...

After upgrading to iOS 7, some users are finding that the Messages app doesn't reliably send out texts as a fallback when an iMessage can't be sent, and in some cases doesn't reliably send or receive iMessages. While the problem was first reported when iOS went live, reports have increased as hesitant users capitulated upon the release of v7.0.2. A simple fix usually just involving rebooting the device appears to work for most, but a slightly more elaborate fix seems to cure the issue permanently....
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22:00
UBS: iPhone 5c, 5s offer higher margins than iPhone 5

A "bill of materials" breakdown for both versions of the new iPhone show that the 5c is significantly cheaper to build than an iPhone 5, while the 5s is only marginally more expensive than a 5, according to a new report from UBS analyst Ben Rooney. While the BOM cost does not include the massive amounts of money devoted to research & development, OS and software development, assembly, distribution, shipping, marketing, packaging and other costs, the new iPhones are likely to be more profitable overall....
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21:33
iPhone owners report of iMessage failures with iOS 7...

According to multiple reports on Apple's Support Communities webpage, iPhone owners who recently upgraded to iOS 7 are experiencing issues with iMessage, though a simple software reset may resolve the problem, at least temporarily.
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20:06
Chinese gold sticker set turns white iPhone 5 into...

Uses who have a white iPhone can, for as little as six dollars, transform them into the highly-desirable iPhone 5s -- thanks to a Chinese-produced sticker set. The severe shortage of the real thing has spawned a "gold skin" kit to help status-seekers fool their more gullible friends. Though not precisely matching the champagne coloring of the genuine gold iPhone 5s or changing the new home button, the kit has sold thousands of copies and is even available through Amazon and other stores....
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20:05
Traktor Kontrol S2 and S4 upgraded with improved...

Native Instruments today released new versions of both the 4+1 channel DJ system Traktor Kontrol S4 and its 2+1 channel counterpart, Traktor Kontrol S2. The S4 and S2 combine a premium DJ mixing interface, built-in 24 bit/96 kHz sound card, and an intuitive interface engineered for control of Traktor software. Both all-in-one DJ systems now offer an improved look and feel, with added control over the latest Traktor Pro 2 features....
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20:00
Reality Absorption Field: Why Microsoft was no Google

In the height of the PC era, competition between Apple and Microsoft was of a vertically integrated creator of hardware and operating systems versus that of a dominant licensed operating system. In the smartphone era, Apple has expanded its degree of integration to include chip design, core apps, retail and cloud services. But while the opposition is still a dominant licensed operating system, it is now Android from Google.

For a few reasons that could fill another column, Apple has been able to attain much higher...

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19:33
Verizon honoring website glitch, some customers...

Over the weekend, Verizon experienced a "software issue" that involved some customer's orders of upgraded smartphones. A number of buyers who were upgrading devices were able to maintain an unlimited monthly data feature while paying a subsidized price, which the company had previously eradicated. Verizon is honoring the unlimited-data grandfathering on the approved orders, however, as well as offering the phones at the subsidized price....
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19:12
App roundup: Best AirPlay-enabled games for your new...

With the release of two new iPhones, iOS 7 and a fresh Apple TV update, now is a great time to test out iOS' AirPlay capabilities, especially for iPhone 5s owners, who can now take advantage of the speedy A7 SoC by throwing games onto the big screen.
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19:00
You can now turn your iPhone into the iFruit from...

Grand Theft Auto V does a great job of skewering modern tech culture, as well as Apple itself, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the "iFruit" smartphones that are seen in the game. Now, with the help of a handy skin from Mobile Fun, you can turn your iPhone 4, 4s, 5 or 5s into an iFruit too.

The covering is pretty basic, with the key changes being the name "iFruit" replacing the "iPhone" moniker on your smartphone's backside, along with the fruit bowl logo. The skin is made of vinyl and retails for a reasonable US$12.99.

[via Inventor Spot]

You can now turn your...

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18:35
Dropbox 2.4

Saves screenshots directly to Dropbox and adds a new iPhoto importer. (Free, 30.6 MB)

 

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18:23
Apple hires Toronto Blue Jays AGM for App Store...

The assistant general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays is leaving the organization to join Apple as an executive with responsibility for managing the Sports and Entertainment sections of the App Store, according to reports. Jay Sartori has been with the team since 2010 and will be leaving next month for the new job. His exact duties at Apple haven't been revealed, but the company has been working closely with Major League Baseball to enhance its apps' integration with other Apple technologies....
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18:22
NBA Game Time for iPad gets seasonal refresh, Yahoo...

Sport-loving iOS device owners got a pair of updates on Monday in the form of a new version of the NBA's Game Time app and a redesign for Yahoo's Sportacular Pro app.
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18:10
Apple hires Toronto Blue Jays assistant GM with a...

Apple has hired Toronto Blue Jays assistant GM Jay Sartori to manage a sports section of the App Store, according to a number of reports dating back three days (via MG Siegler). Sartori a numbers guy who can effortlessly crunch statistics according to a bio from 2011, but he also has some experience in software development. He previously created some stats software for the MLB commissioner and has a background in finance and management information systems…

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18:00
Hands-on with the Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T631

There are some people who just won't use a trackpad, even when the pad is built into a laptop like your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. For those folks, there are a lot of cheap USB and Bluetooth mice, but many of them are either designed primarily for use with Windows machines or -- in the case of Apple's own Magic Mouse -- somewhat bulky. Logitech has the perfect solution for those who love both laptops and mice in the new Ultrathin Touch Mouse T631 for Mac (US$69.99).

Apple's Magic Mouse weighs 3.8 ounces (107.7 grams), while the Ultrathin Touch Mouse weighs just 2.4 ounces (68 grams). The Ultrathin Touch Mouse is smaller in size than the Magic Mouse as well; while Apple's mouse is 4.5" long x 2.25" wide x .75" at its thickest point, the Logitech mouse is just 3.375" long x 2.31" wide x .625" at its thickest.

Like the Apple device, the Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse uses Bluetooth...

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17:30
Crowdfunding follow-up: Muku Shuttr, the remote...

Back in July, we featured the Muku Shuttr in our weekly crowdfunding roundup. Since then, the Kickstarter project went on to gain over 2500 backers and end with $94k in funding – well over the $10k goal. With the devices shipping out to backers starting next month, we took some time to review the device and speak with Kevin Keung, the head of Muku Labs.

Setting up the device

The device has two switches: one for turning the device on and off and the other for switching between iOS and Android compatibility. They’re easy to maneuver, but sadly there is no indication as to which is for on/off and which is for iOS/...

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17:00
Gold iPhone stickers a hit in China following iPhone...

Ahead of Apple's official iPhone 5s announcement, rumors circulated that Apple, for the first time, was going to introduce a gold colored iPhone. Naturally, the reaction was somewhat muted as folks envisioned an over-the-top and gaudy-looking iPhone being introduced into the mix.

In truth, the gold-colored iPhone 5s is an elegant looking device that actually looks much better in person than online photos would otherwise portray.

Since first going on sale, Apple's gold-colored iPhone 5s has been in extremely short supply. What's more, demand for the gold-colored addition to Apple's iPhone lineup has been so great that Apple reportedly asked suppliers to increase production by 33%.

Not everyone, however, is content to wait for iPhone 5s supply to firm up. Of course, many folks who own the iPhone 5 aren't planning to upgrade to the 5s regardless of...

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16:58
Kantar: summer averages show Android growth in US,...

A new report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech that gathers the averages for June, July and now August is painting two pictures: one of the areas where iOS and Android are growing, and another showing that Android growth in developed markets such as North America and Europe to be levelling off or falling. The report covers most of the summer, and thus reflects some dropping demand for the iPhone in light of the expected refresh -- but trend lines for both Apple and Android are becoming clear....
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16:02
Apple scoops up Toronto Blue Jays assistant GM for...

Apple is pulling from the Toronto Blue Jays' bench to secure a new executive, as reports have the baseball team's assistant general manager Jay Sartori leaving to take over management of part of the App Store.
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16:00
iOS 7 video tip: Using Reminders

One of the unsung heroes among the built-in apps on iOS devices is Reminders. Reminders are different from calendar events. Calendars mark your appointments, while reminders tell you what you have to do.

In this short video, I'll show you how to create a new reminder list, enter a reminder, set a deadline or prioritize a reminder, and show items as completed. We'll also cover deleting reminders and creating then with Siri.

As with all of our video tips, this one can be expanded to full screen for more detail.

iOS 7 video tip: Using Reminders originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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15:53
Bryan Chaffin on MacVoices and Tech Night Owl for...

Bryan Chaffin has been busy  of late, including two interviews that went up this weekend, Chuck Joiner's MacVoices and Gene Steinberg's Tech Night Owl. Topics include Apple's new iPhones, iOS 7, Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, and Surface, Samsung, and much more.


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15:45
Viewsonic buttresses gaming monitor line with two...

Display manufacturer Viewsonic is refreshing its entertainment line of monitors today with the launch of its new VESA-mountable VX52 series, which includes the 24-inch (23.6-inch viewable) VX2452mhand 22-inch (21.5-inch viewable) VX2252mh. The VX52 series features Full HD resolution and ClearMotiv II technology that delivers 2ms response times for what the company says are blur-free images....
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15:27
Use Quick Look from the trackpad in OS X

You can also use Apple's Quick Look feature from a trackpad.

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15:20
iOS 7: How to Move a Bookmark Folder in Safari

In iOS Safari, at first, it's perhaps counter-intuitive how to move a folder of bookmarks.  However, once you get the hang of it, it's easy.  Here's how to do it.


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15:19
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15:00
9to5Toys Last Call: Klipsch/Logitech noise-...

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:

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15:00
Apple's online store begins selling refurbished...

If you've been eyeing a 128 GB 4th-generation iPad but couldn't bring yourself to shell out the US$799 asking price, you'll be glad to know that Apple is now offering a refurbished option at a solid discount, MacRumors reports. The previously-owned tablets are now available for $679.00 and are currently shipping within five to seven business days.

Of course, rumors have been swirling regarding the next generation of Apple's iconic tablet for a number of months now, so if you're already in the market for an iPad, you may want to wait just a little bit and see if Apple has another surprise for us before the year ends.

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14:50
Briefly: 'Cheaper by the Dozen' app sale,...

Software developers Raskin and Paddle have collaborated in their release of a Mac OS X app bundle, titled "Cheaper by the Dozen". From illustration technology to network management to social media consolidation and more, the $35 bundle features productivity-oriented software, both previously-released and debuting as standalone software for the first time, such as Marked 2. Available until October 10, the "Cheaper by the Dozen" Mac Bundle can be purchased from Paddle....
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14:37
Delta Pilots fought against deal to replace iPad...

Microsoft's marketing coup in selling Delta Airlines its Surface 2 tablet for use as an Electronic Flight Bag in place of Apple's iPad created friction with the company's pilots, who "fought hard" against the deal.
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14:30
Judge tosses out Apple's motion regarding Lodsys

Apple licensed US Patent #772,078 from original owner Intellectual Ventures to allow for in-app purchases of iOS apps. The patent, now owned by Lodsys, covers "Methods and systems for gathering information from units of a commodity across a network." Lodsys started suing iOS developers for patent infringement and Apple filed a motion to intervene in patent infringement lawsuits in 2011.

Patent trolls -- also known as Patent Assertion Entities ("PAEs") -- are "firms with a business model based primarily on purchasing patents and then attempting to generate revenue by asserting the intellectual property against persons who are already practicing the...

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14:19
Apple continues growing Orlando GPU design team

Six more jobs have opened up for Apple's GPU design office in Orlando, notes AppleInsider. All of the positions are within the Hardware Engineering department, and connected to developing chips used in devices like the iPhone and iPad. One such opening is for a site manager, while another is for a program manager who will handle "SoC [system-on-chip] embedded silicon design."...
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14:15
Daily Update for September 30, 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 September 30, 2013 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 30 Sep 2013 16:15:00 EST. Please see our...

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14:11
iOS 7 App-Zooming Preference Needed to Reduce Motion...

Apple has a motion sickness problem on its hand, and it's a problem the company should fix ASAP. Complaints have been mounting since the release of iOS on September 18th, and there's enough evidence to indicate it's a serious issue for a small number of users.


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14:00
How to downgrade your iCloud storage if you're...

I've long suffered Apple's attempts at cloud services. While iTools hardly counts, my accounts (and usernames) do go back that far, and along the way I've made aliases (remember .mac?), and obtained a confusing .mac/MobileMe login split personality, ultimately ignoring an @icloud account name. When iCloud debuted, loyal buffoons like me were "gifted" a 20 GB storage plan on top of the paltry 5 GB given for free to all iCloud users.

Tomorrow that freebie expires, and if you're using more than 5 GB here's what Apple says will happen:

If the storage you're using in iCloud exceeds the total storage available, iCloud Backup, Documents in the...

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13:53
Dropbox for Mac update brings iPhoto imports,...

Popular cloud storage service Dropbox on Monday announced an update that will give Mac users new capabilities when it comes to uploading, storing, and sharing both screenshots and iPhoto libraries.
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13:46
Apple, Google Stomp Coke in Global Brand Ratings


Apple has displaced Coca-Cola as the leading global brand in Interbrand's 14th annual Best Global Brands report, ending the soda maker's 13-year rule. Google took second place, pushing Coke into third. Overall, tech companies grabbed five of the top 10 slots. "It surprised me because Apple doesn't have the distribution that Coke does, and we know Apple doesn't have the consumption that Coke does," said Daniel M. Ladik, associate professor of marketing at Seton Hall University.

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13:30
How to Take a Photo Without Touching Your iPhone

Most of the time, we frame the photo on our iPhone and touch the shutter release button on the display. Or perhaps it's more convenient to use the volume control buttons on the side.  However, there are several ways to trip the shutter without even touching your iPhone.


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13:30
How to decrease your iCloud storage

When Apple began transitioning paid MobileMe customers to iCloud, it used a temporary 25 GB of additional storage as incentive. Apple planned to take it back on June 30, but in fact extended the program until Sept. 30, 2012. That date was eventually extended an additional 12 months to Sept. 30, 2013. Hey, that's today!

No doubt many of you have received emails from Apple prompting you to either reduce the amount of iCloud storage you're using, if you're...

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13:25
Google Web Designer chases market established by...

Three years after Apple launched iAd Producer as a way to build interactive ads and other content using HTML5, JavaScript and CSS web standards, Google has launched a beta development tool of its own, which it calls Web Designer.
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13:25
Briefly: Updated Skitch adds AirDrop, Groupon 2.8...

Evernote's picture-taking communication app, Skitch, has been updated to run soley on the new iOS 7 platform. Skitch 3.0.1 lets users take photos and instantly embellish them with text, shapes, and freehand notations. Sharing marked 'snapshots' can now be facilitated by AirDrop, as well as email or SMS, and additionally users can post Skitch creations online to share with social media followers. Images can be saved to and shared from a link generated by Evernote. Available on iTunes, Skitch is free to download....
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13:06
Business Card Shop 5 adds sharing options, Template...

Chronos has released Business Card Shop 5, an upgrade to its card creation utility for the Mac. One of the key changes is the addition of a Template Chooser, which lets people preview templates or skip to creating a card from scratch. Custom cards can now be saved as templates; Chronos has meanwhile added 50 new templates of its own, including 36 double-sided cards, 10 signature cards, and 4 folding/tent cards....
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13:00
Rumor Roundup: Don't bet the farm on it

This week, at least two publications got to have it both ways. One heavily criticised an analyst for his poor track record, then went on to use analysts as sources for several stories. Another posted erroneous information only to debunk its own rumormongering later that same day. It's a beautiful, double-dipping world out there when it comes to Apple rumors.

Rumor: World's largest carrier China Mobile begins producing advertising collateral for iPhone 5c, 5s (AppleInsider)

A sketchy photo of a single, easily-faked poster. Yes, this is how the world's largest mobile phone carrier in the world's most populous country will choose to advertise the availability of the world's most famous mobile phone.

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12:30
Dropbox update gains Cloud.app-like screenshot and...


A nice little upgrade today from Dropbox today has some new features we can all use. Firstly, Dropbox does a Cloud App clone where it uploads screenshots and pops a link into your clipboard for quick sharing purposes.

Starting today, all the screenshots you take...

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12:30
BlackBerry: BBM still coming to iOS

It's a tough time for BlackBerry. On the heels of its recent financial problems, the company's long-delayed BBM messaging program looked like a bright spot. It finally seemed like it was going to be released on September 22 and, for a brief moment, it was. But disaster struck when an Android BBM .apk was leaked, creating security and server issues. The app was pulled from the iOS and Android stores and remains unavailable.

But BlackBerry promises that BBM is still coming. This morning they tweeted the following from the app's official Twitter page:

Still 100% committed to bringing #BBM to Android and iPhone. Sign up at http://t.co/mr8J7pUDAT to know when #BBM4All

- BBM (@BBM)...

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12:21
Apple continues building out its iOS GPU development...

Apple's silicon development operations in Central Florida continue to grow, with the company advertising even more positions now available as part of its graphics processing team in Orlando.
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12:19
Extreme Reality SDK gives any iOS game Kinect-like...

Extreme Reality, a company that has been developing motion capture technology that Sega and others have used in PC & mobile games, today announced it is opening up its SDK to all developers. The software works with any 2D camera and allows devs to easily capture and analyze motion for games and apps. Think Microsoft’s Kinect, but with Extreme Reality motion is captured with an iOS device’s built-in FaceTime camera rather than bulky, expensive external hardware:

Offered as a SDK, Extreme Reality’s Extreme Motion is the only technology to provide full-body, software-based, motion analysis and control to any computing device or operating system via a standard camera.  It enables developers to easily add motion experiences to existing games or applications, and to create a wide range of...

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12:04
Apple selling refurbished 128GB iPads online

Apple is now selling refurbished fourth-generation 128GB iPads in its online store. Currently available are Wi-Fi models in black or white, for $679, and a Wi-Fi + Cellular AT&T model in white, for $789. The latter model is the only Wi-Fi + Cellular option available. Apple is expected to…

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12:00
Surgeon Simulator may hack away on iPad in 2014

Developers of the surprise hit Surgeon Simulator 2013 are currently working on a tablet version that could see release in 2014, Joystiq reports. The game -- which gives players the chance to operate on patients using intentionally sketchy controls -- became an overnight hit in 2013 and eventually found its way to Steam via the Greenlight program.

It's unclear at this time whether a tablet iteration would simply attempt to replicate the existing procedures offered by the Steam version, or if new surgeries would be included -- tooth pulling, for example. Joystiq's Sinan Kubba saw a version of the game running on an iPad first-hand, but it's still a tossup whether tablet gamers will actually get a chance to play it. If developer Bossa Studios decides to move forward,...

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11:57
iPhone to iPhone 5s, a Speed Test of Every iPhone to...

Ever wonder how the original iPhone compares to Apple's newest iPhone 5s when it comes to boot up and shutdown times? YouTube user EverythingApplePro decided to find out by testing the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5s with simultaneous shutdowns and restarts. Spoiler alert: the iPhone 5s is fastest at starting up, but it wasn't the fastest shutting down. It was also the fastest at rendering reddit.  There are some other interesting differences between the different devices and the different versions of iOS that they run.


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11:52
iPhone boosts T-Mobile's sales share, while...

Strong sales of the iPhone aren't just proving beneficial for Apple, they're also helping out formerly struggling carriers that have picked up Apple's bestselling device, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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11:38
Steve Albini’s letter to Nirvana

Music producer Steve Albini had a conversation with Kurt Cobain about the possibility of Steve producing Nirvana’s next album, their final studio album, In Utero. Kurt asked Steve to put together an outline of his thoughts on producing and the letter after the jump was the result. So much great stuff in there.

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11:32
Fix a lost Time Machine connection to a network...

Apple's Back To My Mac service may interfere with Time Machine's ability to backup to a local network share.

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11:30
Daily Deals for September 30, 2013, featuring the...

It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own hand-picked iOS and OS X selections.

TUAW's Daily Deals

World's First Mobile Breathalyzer [On sale for $134.99, down from $150]

Ever wonder how quickly your body processes alcohol? Maybe you've always wondered which of your friends is actually the drunkest at the end of the night. Well with the BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer, you can put a number on all of your inebriated muscle flexing.

BACtrack has created the world's first breathalyzer that connects to your iPhone via Bluetooth. Using a law enforcement-grade fuel cell sensor, it'll quickly and easily estimate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), and then let you save...

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11:30
Apple adds 128GB refurb iPads to online store

Apple has started selling refurbished 128GB models of the fourth-generation iPad at its online store. 128GB models are a relatively recent addition to the iPad lineup, having arrived a few months after the fourth-gen tablets were first introduced. A Wi-Fi-only refurb is $679, $120 less than retail, while a 3G/4G-equipped version is $689, making for a $140 discount. Refurbished iPads come with new batteries, warranties, and outer shells....
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11:29
Apple hires Nike’s Fuel Band designer
11:01
Master 1Password with AgileBit’s How-to Videos

1Password is a great tool for managing your passwords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, as well as your Mac or Windows PC. The team at AgileBits wants to make sure you get the most out of the apps, so they tossed together a YouTube channel with video tips for both the iOS and desktop versions of its app. It includes tips on setting up syncing, managing Favorites, using the built-in browser in the iOS version, and more. If you aren't already a 1Password user you can pick up the app at Apple's App Store, or at the AgileBits website.


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11:00
Apple to continue using Samsung to produce next-...

Earlier this year, Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) inked a three-year deal for the chip manufacturer to produce A-series processors for iOS devices starting in 2014. While the move was seen as a strategic step away from relying on rival Samsung to produce the chips, it's now appearing that it is strictly a move towards diversifying supply away from a single source. The Verge, citing Korean daily Hankyung, says that production of the next-generation A8 chip will be handled primarily by TSMC with Samsung still grabbing about 30-40 percent of manufacturing.

Chipworks found that Samsung is the manufacturer of...

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10:50
Boost Mobile prepares to launch iPhone 5s, 5c

Boost Mobile is preparing to launch the iPhone 5s and 5c on its network, leaked promotional art indicates. The art doesn't suggest when Boost will start selling the phones, but that could happen in the near future, given a series of rollouts at US carriers beginning October 1st. Prices are also missing from the advertising....
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10:50
Apple Now the World's Most Valuable Brand,...

cagraham writes "According to consultancy firm Interbrand's latest 'Best Global Brands' report, Apple is now the world's most valuable brand, with an estimated worth of $98.4 billion. Since Interbrand began issuing the report in 2001, Coca-Cola has previously always claimed the top spot, but fell to third place this year, behind both Apple and Google. Tech companies now make up six of the top ten brands, but only 12 of the top 200. The report comes a week after Apple reported record sales numbers, moving 9 million iPhone 5s and 5Cs during their opening weekend."

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10:47
Tech Firms Rally, Expecting Justice Department to...

Apple, Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Mozilla, Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, Yahoo and other tech companies today sent a letter to the heads of the U.S. Senate and House Judiciary Committees in support of proposed legislation that would allow them to publish statistics about secret national security surveillance orders. The Center for Democracy & Technology, which organized the group, said the letter was timed to coincide with the U.S. Justice Department’s filing of a brief with the FISA court today opposing many of those companies’ requests to disclose information about when it asks them for user data.

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10:33
iOS 7: Easier to Read Settings Switches

The slider toggle switches in iOS 7's settings don't include any words to indicate whether or not something is active -- like On or Off -- but they do turn green to show they're active. That's nice, but not all apps offer the green visual cue, and some people may have trouble with colors, too. That's an easy fix because Apple includes a setting that helps make it much easier to tell the difference between the On and Off state.


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10:17
VW shows off iOS augmented reality repair app for...

German automaker Volkswagen today teased a new iOS-based augmented reality application for technicians working on its XL1 concept car to be shown at the mid-October InsideAR augmented reality conference in Munich.
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10:00
Tim Cook thanks Apple employees, gives them...

Apple CEO Tim Cook knows that the company wouldn't be in the enviable financial state it's in right now if it wasn't for the hard work and dedication of its employees. Cook today sent a company-wide email to employees thanking them for that work and letting them know that they'll get some extra paid time off during the Thanksgiving holidays.

Apple is shutting down on November 25, 26, and 27 so that employees can have the entire week off. While Retail and AppleCare employees will still be working those days during the all-important buildup to Black Friday, they'll get that extra paid time off at a later date along with employees at international locations.

Cook's full email to employees can be read in its entirety below.

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It's been an exciting summer. For the first time,...

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09:48
BFD3

This is an impressive looking upgrade for one of the best drum samplers on the market.

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09:38
Rumor mill again points to Boost Mobile getting...

Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c may be on their way to prepaid carrier Boost Mobile, as new images have emerged showing what appear to be promotional materials touting the two smartphones.
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09:34
Briefly: BBC iPlayer podcast downloads, iPhone 4G...

The BBC has updated its iPlayer Radio app for iOS and Android, adding the option to download podcasts from the broadcaster. Downloaded shows will appear under the new "My Downloads" part of the app, with the option to force the app to only download podcasts while connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot, in order to avoid potential extra data charges from carriers....
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09:22
New phone bypass discovered in iOS 7.0.2 lockscreen

A newly-documented technique lets people bypass the lockscreen in iOS 7.0.2 and dial any phone number, not just emergency numbers. The method involves waiting for a notification, or forcing one by sending a text message or ejecting the SIM card. Once the notification pops up, a hacker has to swipe right on it while simultaneously swiping up on the Camera icon. While keeping a finger on the Camera icon, a person must then slide to unlock and tap the Emergency Call button. After dialing, hitting the Call button quickly two or three times should crash Springboard, but allow the call to go thr...
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09:05
Boost Mobile to get iPhone 5c, 5s

Boost Mobile will carry the iPhone 5c and 5s, according to a tweet from @evleaks. It will be the first time the prepaid carrier will sell the iPhone. No availability or pricing information was announced. Both Virgin Mobile and…

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09:00
Speed testing every iPhone model

The smartphone landscape sure has changed since 2007, back then the iPhone rocked the smartphone the market. Still, the original iPhone lacked GPS, cut-and-paste, a camera flash, and horror of horrors, it only ran on Edge.

Since then, there have been seven additional iterations of the iPhone, each one slowly but surely building upon the advancements of its predecessor.

So how do each of the eight distinct iPhone models stack up against one another? Well, as CNet points out, the folks over at EverythingApplePro decided to run a little speed test comparing every iPhone model ever released.

The results aren't all that shocking, but you may be surprised...

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08:57
Apple Resumes Personal Pickup for iPhone 5s

After halting it without explanation last week, Apple is once again offering a Personal Pickup option for aspiring buyers of its iPhone 5S. The service, which allows customers to purchase the device online and pick it up at a local Apple Store, was available for just a day before Apple withdrew it, unable to keep up with demand. Its return suggests that iPhone 5s availability is improving, albeit slowly.

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08:54
Greg Pierce on updating Drafts for iOS 7

Developer Greg Pierce talks to Charles Perry and Joe Cieplinski about updating his popular app, Drafts, to iOS 7.

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08:54
Tim Cook rewards Apple employees with extra...

Earlier today Tim Cook sent an e-mail to Apple employees thanking them for their work in launching two new iPhone product lines and iOS 7. As a reward, everyone will be receiving extra paid time off for the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays. Apple will shut down on November 25, 26, and 27 giving employees an entire week off for the holiday. Some employees, such as Retail and AppleCare staff won't get the same days off, but will receive the additional time off at a later date....
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08:52
Apple to pay $40 to some older iPad 3G owners

A ruling has been issued in a class action lawsuit filed in 2010 against Apple and AT&T, with Apple agreeing to pay $40 to U.S. customers who bought or ordered an iPad 3G before June 7, 2010. Customers who didn’t sign up with AT&T are eligible for a $20/month…

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08:23
Apple resumes offering in-store pickups of online...

Apple is once again allowing Personal Pickups for online orders of the iPhone 5s, checks show. The company halted pickups of the phone early last week without explanation. Even with the option returned, many stores are listing the device as unavailable for pickup, although some locations should have stock....
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08:19
Apple motion against Lodsys dismissed

Apple’s motion to intervene in a patent infringement lawsuit Lodsys filed against numerous iOS developers has been dismissed by US District Judge Rodney Gilstrap, according to a report. Lodsys originally sued seven third-party iOS developers, which prompted Apple’s motion to intervene more than two years ago. Apple proposed to…

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08:16
NBA Game Time iPad app updated for 2013-2014...


The official NBA Game Time app has been updated today with support for the upcoming 2013-2014 NBA preseason.  Preseason games for the 2013-14 season, the 68th NBA season, will kick off on Saturday, October 5th.

Version 5.0 of the free NBA Game Time app for iPad is available now on the App Store.

Another popular sports app, Yahoo’s Sportacular Pro, received a recent update that brought iPad support and a redesigned experience with new content and features.

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08:15
Apps: EvoCam, Dropbox, Bookends


    


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08:04
Judge Blocks Apple from Intervening in Lodsys Patent...

iPhone and iPad app developers were dealt a serious blow recently when a Federal Court Judge ruled that Apple can't intervene on their behalf in in the ongoing patent licensing case patent holding company Lodsys is bringing against them. The patent holder claims app developers must pay licensing fees for in-app purchases even though Apple already paid to use the technology.

The Mac Observer Spin:
Patent trolls are a despicable lot feeding their greed through what seems like little more than extortion, and their king is Lodsys.


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08:00
Delta to Equip Its 11,000 Pilots With Microsoft...

Delta said on Monday that it plans to buy Surface 2 tablets using the Microsoft hardware to replace paper flight books for the airline’s 11,000 pilots.

The deployment will start later this year with pilots of 757 and 767 aircraft, with the goal to have all cockpits paperless by the end of next year. The Surface tablets will contain charts, reference documents and other information. Delta estimates that it can save $13 million in fuel costs by replacing the paper manuals.

American Airlines has been making a similar move, but using Apple iPads.

Delta has already been betting on Microsoft’s mobile technology. The airline is equipping its 19,000 flight attendants with Nokia Windows Phones running Microsoft’s Dynamics software to handle customer purchases...

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08:00
In-store pickup option for the iPhone 5s returns

On account of limited supply, or perhaps unprecedented demand, Apple's flagship iPhone 5s has been tough to come by. Of course, Apple has likely shipped millions of iPhone 5s units at this point, but walking into an Apple Store and picking up the exact iPhone 5s model you want still requires some patience.

As a quick example, while visiting an Apple Store in Chicago last Thursday, I was told that the only iPhone 5s model in stock was a 64 GB Space Grey model for AT&T.

All that said, Apple today brought back its in-store pickup option for the iPhone 5s. In short, folks can now purchase an iPhone 5s online and walk into a nearby Apple retail store to pick it up -- assuming of course that the desired model is in stock. Apple had previously removed the in-store pickup...

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07:50
Opinion: Is Thunderbolt doomed to be the new...

I’m a huge fan of Thunderbolt. A single wire carrying both DisplayPort and high-speed PCIe data is an incredibly elegant approach to minimising cable clutter even if you don’t need the blistering speed, especially when you can use an Apple Thunderbolt Display as a hub for your USB devices.

I also admire clever tech. The reason you can daisy-chain up to six separate devices is because Thunderbolt automatically multiplexes and de-multiplexes the signals as needed. Thunderbolt 2 takes this approach one step further, combining two 10Gbit/s channels into a single 20Gbit/s connection, with the the Thunderbolt controller again doing all the work. It’s impressive stuff.

A fast, clever technology developed by Intel and enthusiastically marketed by Apple ought to stand a fighting chance at mass-market adoption....

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07:46
iPhone 5s and 5c coming soon to Boost Mobile?

Sprint subsidiary Boost Mobile will soon begin selling iPhones for the first time as the company preps for the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 5s and 5c on its usual no-contract, unlimited plans. The proof comes from the press material above posted by often reliable leaker @evleaks.

Boost Mobile’s competition will be other smaller prepaid carriers in the US that already carry the iPhone, such as Cricket, Straight Talk, and another Sprint subsidiary, Virgin Mobile. Cricket, Straight Talk, and many other smaller carriers have yet to announce availability of the new iPhones, but Virgin Mobile and a handful of regional carriers have been advertising for an expected October 1st launch. 

The news follows reports...

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07:40
From first-gen iPhone to 5s, all eight models put to...

The evolution of Apple's iPhone ? from the original model through the new 5s and 5c ? was shown off recently in a new video that pits all eight released versions of the bestselling handset against each other in a test of speed.
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07:30
East Texas judge blocks Apple intervention in Lodsys...

An east Texas judge, Rodney Gilstrap, has issued a ruling blocking Apple from intervening on behalf of iOS app developers pursued by Lodsys, reports say. The order, handed down last Tuesday, also allows Lodsys to settle individually with each of the developers it has been leveling patent claims against. Apple has been seeking to intervene on behalf of developers for two years, arguing that it since it licensed patents (now owned by Lodsys) from Intellectual Ventures for in-app purchases, third-party developers are already protected....
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07:06
Apple Hires Nike’s Ben Shaffer, but He isn’t a...

Apple piqued the interest of wearable technology fans again when word surfaced that it had hired Nike product designer Ben Shaffer. Instead of hiring someone that was directly involved in the Nike FuelBand project, as had been suggested, Apple brought a shoe designer on board and that raises a reasonable question: Why?


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07:03
In company-wide email, Apple CEO Tim Cook applauds...

Following the launch of two new iPhone models and iOS 7 earlier this month, Tim Cook today emailed Apple employees thanking them for working tirelessly on the new products and rewarding them with extra, paid time off for the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays.

I realize many of you worked tirelessly to bring us this far. I know it required great personal sacrifice…In recognition of your incredible efforts and achievements, I’m happy to announce that we’re extending the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

Cook announced that Apple will shut down on November 25, 26, and 27 so employees can have the entire week off for the holiday. Retail and AppleCare employees will continue to work on those days to serve customers, but they’ll get the additional, paid time off at a later date along with international employees.

And I am proud to tell you that Apple is also a force for good in our world beyond our products. Whether it’s improving working conditions or the environment,...

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07:00
Apple to pay $40 to iPad 3G owners in class action...

Gigaom is reporting that Apple and AT&T have reached a settlement agreement as it pertains to a class action lawsuit relating to AT&T's now-defunct unlimited data plan for the iPad 3G.

The lawsuit was originally filed back in June of 2010 and accused both Apple and AT&T of touting unlimited data on the iPad 3G model upon launch, only to to have AT&T do away with unlimited data a few months after the iPad was released. The lawsuit claimed that affected users were victims of a "bait and switch" maneuver.

Now, a tad more than three years later, a settlement has been reached that will see Apple pay out $40 to every individual who purchased an iPad 3G model before June 7, 2010. Further, individuals who purchased an iPad 3G model but...

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06:54
iPhone 5s demand healthy, margins for 5s and 5c...

Apple's new flagship iPhone 5s and mid-range iPhone 5c contribute more value to Cupertino's profit margins than their predecessor, the iPhone 5, according to one Wall Street analyst.
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06:41
eleMount iPhone and iPad pedestal [Sponsor]

eleMount – This universal mount raises the bar, allowing gadgets (smartphone and tablets) to be placed on a premium pedestal that matches their beautiful design and quality. One of the most user friendly mounts ever designed, eleMount sticks to any flat surface and doesn’t care if you prefer Apple or Android or like to keep your case on. eleMount works just as you’d expect. No suction cups, no locks, no instruction manual. You only need one hand to mount your device. This premium, high quality mount is CNC machined, carved from the finest solid aluminum and complements a sleek, minimalistic style. After all, shouldn’t your spectacularly designed device rest on an equally eye-catching pedestal?

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06:23
Chinese iPhone buyers desperate for gold turn to $2...


The new gold color option for the iPhone 5s might be driving higher demand over the 5c in China, but for those unable to find or afford the more expensive model, gold stickers and skins have quickly become an inexpensive alternative. The Wall Street Journal reports that a long list of retailers in the country have started...

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06:07
iPhone 5s in-store pickup option returns to Apple...

After a brief absence, Apple's retail in-store pickup option for the newly released iPhone 5s has returned to the company's online store.
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06:00
New iOS App Memoir Jogs Your Memory With Old Photos

Call it a first-world problem: The more photos we capture with our fancy smartphones, the more photos we have to sort through.

In the future, we may look back at the many thousands of digital photos we have and think, “When was that trip, again?” or “Where did I enjoy that fantastic meal?” or “How did I manage to take so many photos of pocket lint?”

That’s where Memoir comes in. It’s a free, iOS-only mobile app that launched the same day that iOS 7, Apple’s latest operating system, was released.

Memoir is a photo-storage app that automates an album-like approach to organizing your photos. It pulls photos from your smartphone camera roll and popular social networks.

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Then, each say, it shows you the most recent photos, as well as photos and social network check-ins from that same day two, three, or five years ago. You can also search for your photos using keywords, such as “July 2011,” “Costa Rica” or a person’s name....

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06:00
Staples begins selling iPads and iPods

Seven months after Staples became an authorized reseller of Mac and iOS accessories, the office supply giant is now selling both iPads and iPods via its online store.

The splash page for Staples.com advertises the iPad and iPad Mini while also indicating that the items are eligible for free shipping and 5% back in rewards points.

As it stands now, iPads and iPods via Staples are only available online, but that may soon change if online sales of Apple's popular tablet prove to be successful.

9to5Mac reports:

While Staples is said to be excited about carrying the iPad and iPod online, the company has greater aspirations. The source says that Staples would like...

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05:55
Apple Unseats Coke as Interbrand’s Most Valuable...

Interbrand's annual Best Global Brands report is out, and for the first time Apple took the top position. Apple's ranking means Coca-Cola has finally been unseated as the number one company for the first time in the 13 years the Interbrand has conducted the study.

The Mac Observer Spin:
It's no secret that Apple has a strong brand. Taking the top spot in the Interbrand study this year is a big deal, not just for Apple, but also for Coca-Cola.


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05:54
ExtraBITS for 30 September 2013

This week in ExtraBITS, we have three quick original articles for you in addition to our usual links. In just 125 words, we show how to add weather to your iPad’s Notification Center in iOS 7, run through what’s new in iOS 7.0.2, and review Apple’s iPhone 5s Case. Tell us what you think of these brief bits in their comments! Then read on for the newly revealed history of the iPhone, news of how Martha Stewart might be the hero app developers have been waiting for, thoughts from Marco Arment on how to name an app, and why security researcher Marc Rogers isn’t bothered that he was able to hack the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

 

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05:51
TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 30...

Notable software releases this week include Pixelmator 2.2.1, Typinator 5.7, TextExpander 4.1, and ReadKit 2.3.1.

 

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05:36
Chart showing costs of different cable channels

NPR:

Here’s how the cable business works: Cable companies pay monthly fees to media companies for every channel they carry as part of basic cable. And then, of course, they pass those fees onto you, the subscriber. As the chart below shows, those fees vary widely — from $5.54 per month per subscriber for ESPN, all the way down to $.05 per month per subscriber for CMT Pure Country. In other words, if you have cable, you’re paying at least $5.54 per month for ESPN — even if you never watch it.

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05:25
Quantifying Breaking Bad’s greatness

This series of scatterplots shows the relative IMDB scores for shows like Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, and The Wire. Well done, though I would argue that the charts show how much people love a show, as opposed to any measure of quality. But no matter. Still interesting.

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05:18
Samsung claims 100 million ChatON messaging...

Samsung claims that its cross-platform ChatON messaging service now has a "global subscriber base of over 100 million users.î The service, first launched in October 2011 is available as an app on PCs, Samsung feature phones, as well as Android, iOS, BlackBerry and Windows Phone. The company says that it crested the wave of 50 million subscribers in May this year, will the latest 50 million users added in the past four months alone. In touting the popularity of the app across the platforms, Samsungís promotional artwork includes images of Appleís iPad and iPhone, along with a BlackBerry device...
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