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iOS 7 delay possible due to complete UI redesign
Jonathan Ive, who took over the reigns of iOS software designer from Scott Forstall recently, is apparently considering a slight iOS 7 delay in order to finish the UI overhaul that is planned in the operating system’s new release. This overhaul will supposedly dramatically change the look and feel of iOS from what we’ve come to know it as. With Ive at the head, he has decided to ditch most if not all of skeuomorphic UI elements, e.g. the casino table theme of the Game Center app. Much of the gloss is … Read more
George Tinari
Samsung sponsored athlete tweets about his Galaxy S4 using an iPhone
Companies who pay celebrities to tweet about their device need to do some screening before turning these folks loose on the internet. In yet another well-intentioned, but embarrassing tweet, Spanish tennis player David Ferrer crooned about his Galaxy S4 using an iPhone. The tweet said Ferrer said was “configuring S Health on my new #GalaxyS4 to help with training @SamsungMobile,” but the tagline on the tweet shows that it originated not from an Android app, but from “Twitter for iPhone.” This isn’t the first time such a public faux pas … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Angry Birds Friends Coming May 2 for Android and iOS
Rovio has announced yet another title in its super popular franchise, Angry Birds. This time around, social media integration will play a major role. The game will be connected with Facebook, and players will be able to challenge each other and share rewards through the social media giant. From Rovio’s announcement: Challenge your friends in weekly tournaments on your mobile, give and receive gifts and brag with your accomplishments – Angry Birds Friends takes the game to a whole new level! Pop some piggies with your friends wherever you are! … Read more
Wade Keye
“Seeing Eye People” Accompany Smartphone Addicted Pedestrians in Video Prank
A new video prank by ImprovEverywhere hits on one of the most annoying and dangerous developments associated with the rise of the smartphone; clueless looking pedestrians staring at their devices as they navigate city streets. Sure, it can be annoying trying to dodge seemingly clueless people, but we are all guilty of this behavior. And this would be a great service if it were a reality. The prank pokes fun at this behavior, depicting fake New York City municipal workers employed as “Seeing Eye People” who guide clueless smartphone distracted … Read more
Ian Kersey
Vine update adds mentions and front-facing camera support
Vine, a Twitter owned video sharing app, has been updated with some more goodies to play with. The video application now includes @mentions and the long-awaited support of front-facing camera on all mobile devices. This is an awesome feature for those of you who are vein and like to see yourself on camera, kidding. Seriously, support for the front facing camera brings a whole new element to how creative you can get with recording short clips. Just think how many cool still motion shots you could shoot? It’s endless. The … Read more
Charles West
AT&T Launches LTE In New Markets
AT&T is continuing its LTE rollout by announcing today the launch of several new LTE markets, bringing AT&T’s LTE presence to a total of 207 markets in the U.S. Along with the rollout of LTE in new markets comes expansions in LTE service as well. Last week during AT&T’s earnings call, the company stated that it currently covers almost 200 million POPs with LTE service, and expects to reach 90 percent of its planned 300 million POP LTE deployment by the end of this year. Are you in one of … Read more
Ian Kersey
Sunrise Calendar app updated, brings phone call option, ability to ignore invites, and create events offline
Sunrise Calendar has proven to be one of the best calendar apps in the iTunes App Store, as it continues to make improvements. The orange themed application rolled out a new update (version 1.2) that brings a slew of much-needed features, including a phone call option with a single swipe, ability to ignore pesky invites, and the convenience to create events offline — perfect for when you lose reception traveling on the subway or train. Here’s the full list of improvements added in Version 1.2: Create events offline without a … Read more
Charles West
Rumor hints at iPhone launch on Boost mobile in Q3 2013
Known for his inside leaks, twitter member @evleaks is back again with a rumor that suggests Sprint-subsidiary Boost Mobile is getting the iPhone later this year. His simple tweet says “iPhone to Boost Mobile in Q3.” If true, Boost would become one of several prepaid carriers offering the iPhone, joining carriers like Virgin Mobile, which is also owned by Sprint, and Cricket, a division of Leap Wireless. It will be interesting to see if the iPhone is successful or not on these prepaid carriers. A Wall Street Journal report from … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Microsoft Makes Modest Gains in Android, iOS Dominated Smartphone Market
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS is showing increased market share in the smartphone market, despite the domination of the smartphone market by OS’s such as Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. According to Kantar Worldpanel, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS accounted for 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, which showed a growth rate of 1.9% compared to figures from the previous year. Windows Phone 8 growth has risen in European markets, mostly capturing customers who have never purchased a smartphone. “As iOS and Android continue to battle it out for … Read more
Ian Kersey
Apple’s iOS 7 Design May Unsettle Some Users, Delight Others
According to a report from 9 to 5 Mac, Apple’s next version of iOS, iOS 7, will have a completely redesigned user interface, which could be unsettling for some users yet a breath of fresh air for others. The new interface is said to be “very flat,” and that the redesign loses the elements of shine, glass and skeumorphism that Apple users are so accustomed to. The design is said to resemble Microsoft’s Windows Phone “Metro” UI, which if true would be a funny turn of events. iOS 7, codenamed … Read more
Ian Kersey
Wikimedia Commons App For iOS And Android Allows Easy Photo Submissions
Wikipedia users, get ready to see a slew of new pictures on your favorite subjects soon. The Wikimedia Commons app has been released today for both Android and iOS, allowing users to upload pictures directly to the Wikipedia website, adding some much-needed vibrancy to the incredible Creative Commons knowledge base. The Wikimedia Commons app makes uploading pictures a breeze, allowing users to snap pictures directly from their cameras and tag, title and create categories for their submissions. The app requires a Wikipedia account, which cannot be done through the app, … Read more