Weekly News Roundup – 4 January 2013

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On January 4, 2013

Once again the week is coming to an end and that means it’s time for a roundup of the past weeks news! This is our first News Roundup of 2013! Media Streaming iOS App, QuikIO, Updates With Apple TV Support –  Using QuickIO, an iOS app we reported on a couple of weeks back, you can stream your […]

Apple admits problems with "Do Not Disturb", says it will work properly after Jan. 7

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On January 3, 2013

Yesterday we told you that many users were experiencing issues with Do Not Disturb, well today Apple has admitted that they are aware of the problem and working on fixing it. In a detailed in a support article on its website Apple notes that the Do Not Disturb functionality found within iOS 6 is currently acting out, […]

Apple airs "Do Not Disturb" ad with Venus and Serena Williams, timing a little unfortunate

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On January 2, 2013

If you were one of the ones affected by the “Do Not Disturb” bug last night then this new ad from Apple might sting a little. In the ad professional tennis players Serena and Venus Williams are shown playing ping-pong against the narrator in a dream: Ever had a really cool dream? I’m having one right now. I don’t […]

Google starts promoting their iOS Dev Team

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On January 1, 2013

Since Apple decided to ditch preloaded Google apps from iOS, Google has been working hard on their own iOS Apps. When viewing the latest ads that have popped up all over the net it becomes apparent that Google has decided to turn their attention to building better apps for iOS. It’s interesting that Google is spending […]

Review: TurnPlay turns your iPad into a virtual vinyl record player

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On December 31, 2012

When I was a kid there was nothing I loved more than watching my dad put a vinyl record on the player, now even though I am from the CD and digital music era I still think there is something awesome about vinyl records. Today however it can be almost impossible to find a working […]

Weekly News Roundup – 28 December 2012

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On December 28, 2012

Once again the week is coming to an end and that means it’s time for a roundup of the past weeks news! Apple’s pressure on Foxconn forces improved working conditions in China – After intense scrutiny of its factory working conditions, Foxconn — which builds most of Apple’s products — has made significant changes for its […]

App Store Rankings helps optimize App's Keywords

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On December 27, 2012

So you created the greatest app ever but no one is downloading your app, perhaps this is because your App Store visibility just isn’t good enough. This is what App Store Rankings will help you improve. They track your per keyword rating, and then help you to optimize your current keywords, let you spy on your competitor’s keywords […]

Apple Announces Japan ‘Lucky Bag’ sale for Jan. 2 at 7 stores

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On December 26, 2012

Every year Apple holds its annual ‘Lucky Bag’ sale on Jan. 2 in Japan. Often customers line up from the early morning in order to , purchase a 33,000 yen ($390 USD) gift bag that includes the possibility of headphones, an iPod touch, cases, an Apple T-shirt, and other accessories.  For some lucky shoppers the gift bag includes […]

Steve Jobs' Yacht Released After Security Deposit Posted

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On December 25, 2012

Last week there was a dispute over the payment of the yacht Steve Jobs commissioned, this resulted in the yacht being impounded in Amsterdam, today however it seems as if these problems have been resolved and the yacht released.  AFP reports that Steve Jobs estate paid the designer to release it, but no specific amount was […]

Microsoft Releases Wordament, with Xbox Live Achievements

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On December 24, 2012

Microsoft has just released the first game for iOS with Xbox Live Achievements, the game is called Wordament.  When the game was first released for Windows phones it quickly gained in popularity. Wordament originally started as a side-project for two Windows Live employees and was later acquired and published by Microsoft Game Studios. Wordament is notably the first Microsoft game […]