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Apple released a standalone Podcasts app into the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad today for junkies who want to separate their listening experience from the rest of iTunes. Users will get full access to Apple’s already extensive library of thousands upon thousands of audio and video podcasts. Rumors about a dedicated Podcasts…
In yet another insane legal issue involving Apple, the U.S. International Trade Commission will review a judge’s previous ruling that Apple infringes on 3G patents owned by Google (within the Motorola Mobility division) in the iPhone and iPad. The worst case scenario for the Cupertino-based company is a ban on U.S. imports of both devices.…
Apple will push social networking integration forward in iOS 6 not only with Facebook sharing across the board, but also with the ability to check-in to a venue via Yelp within the new Maps app in iOS 6. The ability to check-in is already in the Maps app for developers with access to the iOS…
Starting June 22nd for the first time, customers were able to line up to buy a prepaid iPhone 4S at regional wireless service provider Cricket. It doesn’t come cheap, but for people who have longed for so long to have an iPhone that’s prepaid and without a contract, it’s a dream come true. Cricket sells…
Like many other apps nowadays that start out on iOS and eventually rise to popularity, Pinterest is about to take the next crucial step for expanding its user base: finding a home on Android. There’s no better time to make such a move than during Google I/O. The detectives over at Ausdroid went snooping through…
Apple pushed out beta 2 of iOS 6.0 to developers today as well as Xcode 4.5 developer preview 2 and Apple TV beta 2. So far the highlight of installing the update seems to be the animated Settings icon. The gears rotate while the file is downloading — a nice touch many are taking notice…
Apple’s iCloud and iMessage services suffered a widespread outage today in which many users were unable to send or receive messages on iOS or use the various iCloud features. Users have been reporting all day that they couldn’t access either iCloud or iMessage. When trying to log in to services via iCloud.com, a “Connection Error”…
Stitcher Radio redesigned its app today for iOS and Android to include a handful of new features such as Smart Station. Smart Station, which Stitcher brags is an industry first, will give you radio show recommendations based on your listening habits. It pulls in your listening history, favorite shows, and thumbs up to filter down…
Waze is releasing an update today to its iPhone and Android apps that includes a helpful new feature for saving a few bucks on the road: thanks to the crowd-sourced data, you’ll now be able to save cash on fuel. To start saving, you tap the left menu icon and choose Categories. There, not only…
Telerik is unveiling a new app for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad called Test Studio that lets developers run automated tests on their mobile or web apps right on the device with ease. The ability to run these types of automated tests is crucial for developers to maintain speed and stability within their apps. It…