It appears that Apple has begun cracking down on some of the methods that developers use to monetize their apps, including those that offer in-app rewards for viewing videos and sharing on social networks. Providing in-game currency, extra lives, or another incentive for watching an advertisement on another App Store […] Read the original post…
Month: June 2014
Costco Preparing to Begin Selling iPhone and iPad as iTunes Store Gift Cards Return [Updated]
Back in late 2010, Apple and warehouse club chain Costco parted ways, ending a relationship that had seen Costco carrying iPods and iTunes Store gift cards. The two companies now appear to have patched up their differences, reaching an agreement that will see the second largest retailer in the U.S. […] Read the original post…
Costco Preparing to Begin Selling iPhone and iPad as iTunes Store Gift Cards Return
Back in late 2010, Apple and warehouse club chain Costco parted ways, ending a relationship that had seen Costco carrying iPods and iTunes Store gift cards. The two companies now appear to have patched up their differences, reaching an agreement that will see the second largest retailer in the U.S. […] Read the original post…
Skype promises to be better and faster
In the midst of all the E3 news, Microsoft’s Skype division has just announced that a new version of Skype is coming soon for iOS users that promises to be better, faster, smoother, and smarter. “Remastered for iPhone,” Skype said in a blog post that Skype 5.0 will share a […] Read the original post…
Snapchat (for iPhone)
Snapchat’s troubled history and some iffy video chatting, overshadows this unabashedly bold, young, and unique application for free image- and video-sharing on iPhone. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Sticky Password 7
Sticky Password 7 is a powerful and flexible password manager, with plenty of useful features. It syncs your data among any number of PCs and mobile devices. With a few changes, it could be an Editors’ Choice. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Russian hackers who held iOS devices ransom have been detained
According to Russian authorities, two hackers — aged 17 and 23 — have been detained after holding a number of iOS devices ransom and demanding payment in order for users to regain control of their accounts. Continue reading → Read the original post by Stephen Hall
Lexar 16GB SDHC Memory Card w/ USB 3.0 Reader for $10 + free shipping
Adorama offers the Lexar 16GB Class 10 SDHC Memory Card bundled with a USB 3.0 Card Reader, model no. LSDMI16GBSBNA600R, for $9.99 with free shipping. That’s $4 below our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $14. The card features read speeds up to 90 MB/s […] Read the original post…
Time Inc. is independent, but saddled with debt and digitally adrift – 3 things it needs to do
Time Warner has spun off its magazine-publishing arm as a separate company, but the legendary firm faces the same challenge as the New York Times and other traditional media players: How to get from a print-centric world to a digital one When companies go public, it’s supposed to be a […] Read the original post…
UK to introduce new road laws allowing the use of self-driving cars
Not to be left behind by developments in the US, the UK government is set to rewrite road laws to allow self-driving cars on Britain’s roads. Read the original post by Engadget
Skype announces major update to iPhone app with all-new design
Skype today announced a major update to its iPhone app that sports a radical new design, in line with the Windows Phone Metro design language. The update comes at the time when Skype, once the leader in IM, is facing intense competition from mobile services like WhatsApp, iMessage etc. Continue […] Read the original post…
LG 42″ 1080p IPS LED LCD HDTV for $405 + free shipping
BuyDig via eBay offers the LG 42″ 120Hz 1080p WiFi IPS LED-Backlit LCD HD Televison, model no. 42LB6300, for $405 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen and a current low by $95. (For further comparison, we saw it bundled with a 1-year Netflix subscription for $94 […] Read the original post…
AAPL Financial News Weekly Roundup: Stock Split, Touch ID and More
The big news of last week was the 7-to-1 stock split that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares underwent on Friday after the market closed. All shareholders of record as of market close last Monday, June 2, received an additional six shares. The price per share was $645 at closing […] Read the original post by Jon…
Samsung 840 128GB SATA III 2.5″ Internal SSD for $90 + free shipping
Today only, Newegg offers the Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB Serial ATA III 3Gb/s 2.5″ MLC Internal SSD, model no. MZ-7PD128BW, for $99.99. Apply coupon code “MASTERPASS10″ and check out via MasterPass to cut it to $89.99. With free shipping, that’s $15 below our February mention and the lowest total […] Read the original post…
Tim Cook Seeking ‘Friendlier, More Approachable Face’ for Apple with New PR Chief Hire
With the retirement of Apple’s longtime public relations chief Katie Cotton having become official as of May 30, the company is now looking for her successor. according to Re/code, Tim Cook is personally overseeing the search and is seeking some external candidates who could put a “friendlier, more approachable face” […] Read the original post…