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iOS Apps to Require Explicit Permission to Access Address Book Data

By | February 16, 2012 | Apple, Apps, iPad, iPhone | No comments

Last week a controversy came to surface pinpointing a popular iOS app “Path” uploading user Address Book data to their servers without them knowing. Next web reports that U.S. Congressmen Henry Waxman and G.K. Butterfield have now weighed on in the issue, sending a letter to Apple requesting information on the company’s data collection policies it imposes on App Store developers. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the legislators state:

This incident raises questions about whether Apple’s iOS app developer policies and practices may fall short when it comes to protecting the information of iPhone users and their contacts.

Apple has issued a statement to AllThingsD and promised to address the issue with the new update of iOS.

Apps that collect or transmit a user’s contact data without their prior permission are in violation of our guidelines,” Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr told AllThingsD. “We’re working to make this even better for our customers, and as we have done with location services, any app wishing to access contact data will require explicit user approval in a future software release.

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ThinkGeek intros iCade 8-bitty Game Controller for iPhone,iPod and iPad

By | February 14, 2012 | iPad, iPhone, iPod | No comments

ThinkGeek has launched iCade 8-bitty a game controller designed to work with iPhone, iPod and iPad. Game controller is very much like a classic console controller and will suit those who are used to or came from console background.

Icade 8-bitty connects to iPhone, iPod or iPad via Bluetooth will fully functional d-pad and eight buttons. Two AAA batteries are required to power the controller. Fully compatible will all iCade games including Atari Greatest Hits app for iPad.

Suggested price is $25 and is expected to appear on the shelves later this year.

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iPad 3 Announcement on March 7th with Quad Core and 4G LTE?

By | February 14, 2012 | iPad | No comments

iMore reports (via macrumors) that iPad 3 launch event is planned in the first week of March. They are even putting their money on March the 7th 2012. As previously rumored, iMore also claims about  introduction of all new screen (Retina Display), quad-core processor and there is also possibility of 4G LTE as well though not sure.

Sources are not sure about 4G LTE inclusion in iPad 3. 4G coverage is not wide spread around the world as some has rolled out the coverage in certain areas and some are still testing. O2 is reported testing 4G in London where we are not sure when this will become reality in the UK. Internet on 4G network is 10 times faster than normal broadband.

Now how accurate these rumors could be? well iMore had previously predicted the pre-order for iPhone 4S. Also they cite sources “who have been reliable in the past”.

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iPad 3 Retina Display Pixel Comparison

By | February 13, 2012 | iPad | No comments

We understand via macrumors that Clkoerner has put together a graphic illustration which shows screen resolutions.  Graphic shows screen resolutions of different devices including iPhone 4S and Full HD devices. If iPad 3 is gonna have Retina Display then it would support whopping 2048×1536 pixels which is higher than Full HD displays.

There have been several reports that Apple is working to introduce an amazing screen display in iPad 3. iPad 3 screensize will be the same as iPad 2 but will carry twice the pixels than it’s predecessor. This is exactly what Apple did with iPhone 4 and 4S. iPhone  3, 3G and 3GS has screen resolution of 480×320 and iPhone 4 and 4S has screen resolution of 960×640 which is double than previous models.

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NOAA will Use iPhone and iPad, Drops BlackBerry

By | February 10, 2012 | iPad, iPhone | No comments

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) replacing blackberry devices with Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 5 or later.

While a February 3rd memo from NOAA Chief Information Officer and Director for High Performance Computing and Communications Joseph Klimavicz noted that support for BlackBerrys will continue until May 12, 2012, it does not say when the government organization will actually start providing workers with the new Apple devices.

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Soulo Converts iPad or iPhone into Karaoke Machine

By | February 9, 2012 | iPad, iPhone, iPod | No comments

Soulo iPad App

Enter Soulo, a software and microphone kit that can turn an iPad, iPhone or iPod into a karaoke machine. App is free on the App Store but you have to pay for the kit which is $69 for the wired and $99 with the wireless microphone. The software app does emulating the sing-along video animation typically found in a commercial karaoke machine.

An initial bundle of 10 songs or so are free then after that you can download a song for $0.99. Audio output options include listening through headphones or other speaker systems via the devices’ stereo jack. The wireless receiver also can connect to a TV. App can be downloaded here.

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Possible iPad 3 Rear Shell Leaks

By | February 9, 2012 | iPad | No comments

iPad 3 Rear Shell Leak

Apple.pro has posted an image which claims to be an iPad 3 rear shell. Looking at the design reveals the back cover very much like it predecessor and it also has magnets to support Apple Smart Cover. Upon further notice camera has moved closer to the edge. There are no markings or serial numbers printed on the enclosure.

There are many iPad 3 related photos floating around china these days and this might be the indication that iPad 3 production is in full swing for the March launch this year. iPad 3 is expected to have better processor, graphics, cameras and display.

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Tip of the Day: How to Setup iMessage to Receive Messages Across all iOS Devices

By | February 7, 2012 | iPad, iPhone, iPod | No comments

iMessage is Apple’s messaging service which works over wi-fi or 3G. Using iMessage you can send messages to people using iPad or iPod. If you own more than one iOS device and you want the ability to use any device to reply to your iMessages then your Apple ID needs to be set up on all devices.

On iPhone iMessages uses phone number by default and you need to make sure that your Apple ID is also set so it can sent across to other devices which are setup using same Apple ID. via iLounge

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iBattz to launch Mojo Removable Power Card battery pack for iOS Devices

By | February 3, 2012 | iPad, iPhone, iPod | No comments

iBattz Mojo Power Card

iBattz is rolling out Mojo Removable Power Card battery pack for iOS devices. The power card is of the size of a credit card and 12mm thick. and has a USB port.

Mojo Removable Power Card features a removable 2500 mAh battery pack, a full-size USB port for charging and recharging, and 1.0 Amp output for fast charging of the iPhone. iBattz’ Mojo Removable Power Card battery pack will be available soon and will sell for $60. via iLounge.

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Avid Releases Video Editing App for the iPad

By | February 3, 2012 | iPad | No comments

Avid Studio For iPad iOS

Avid Studio has released it’s first ever app for any Apple device and it is available for download on the App Store. Avid Studio helps you edit your video on the iPad and is competing with Apple’s iMovie. App offers most features present in desktop version of Avid Studio.

The app is currently available in the App Store for an introductory price of $4.99 and will increase to $8 after 30 days. Avid Studio released after Apple released an update for professional video editing software, Final Cut Pro X for OS X.

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