iClarified Newsletter (October 17, 2012)

Newsletter (October 17, 2012) Apple to Hold MFI Conference in China for Accessory Makers Posted 2012-10-17 21:36:30 Apple is planning to hold a conference in China for its Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad partners on November 7-8th. Steam Mobile App Gets iPhone 5 Support Posted 2012-10-17 21:24:10 Steam has updated its iOS app with support for the iPhone 5, support for 25 languages, and access for all account holders. Dock+ is a Solid Steel Dock Designed Specifically for the iPhone 5 [Video] Posted 2012-10-17 20:43:56 Dock+ is a solid steel dock designed specifically for the iPhone that is seeking funding on Kickstarter. Logitech Announces New Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam Posted 2012-10-17 20:20:21 Logitech has announced the new Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam which can stream video directly to your iOS device or Mac. FCC Approves AT&T Spectrum Plan Paving Way for LTE Expansion Posted 2012-10-17 20:02:54 The FCC has approved a plan that will resolve interference issues between AT&T and Sirius Radio allowing the wireless company to expands its LTE network. iPad Mini to be Released on November 2nd? Posted 2012-10-17 19:40:52 Early reports suggest that Apple will release the iPad mini on November 2nd following its debut on October 23rd. Google to Counter iPad Mini With $99 Nexus Tablet? Posted 2012-10-17 17:33:49 A new report claims Google will launch a Nexus tablet for just $99 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Fring App Gets Phone Number Only Registration, iOS 6 Support Posted 2012-10-17 17:10:41 Fring, a popular texting, calling, and video calling app for iOS, has been updated for iOS 6 bringing several new features. Microsoft Executive Uses Surface as Skateboard Posted 2012-10-17 16:48:39 Steven Sinofsky, President of Windows at Microsoft, uses the Surface tablet as a skateboard to demonstrate its sturdiness. Apple Acquires Web App Firm Particle Posted 2012-10-17 16:32:47 Apple has reportedly acquired Particle, a San Francisco company that specializes in the creation of web apps using HTML5. Angry Birds Stars Wars Will Arrive on November 8th [Video] Posted 2012-10-17 16:18:59 Rovio has announced that Angry Birds Star Wars will be arriving on November 8th with a new teaser trailer. Average iOS App Size Increased 16% From March to September [Report] Posted 2012-10-17 15:38:17 ABI Research has announced the results of study that found average iOS app sizes increased by 16% from March to September. Foxconn Says iPhone 5 Shortages Are Due to Its Complicated Design Posted 2012-10-17 15:25:45 Foxconn says the shortage in iPhone 5 supplies is due to the difficulty in assembling its complicated design. Leaked 4:3 iPad Mini LCD, 4490mAh Battery? [Photos] Posted 2012-10-17 15:16:31 ETrade Supply has obtained some parts allegedly for the rumored iPad mini including the LCD and battery. How to Downgrade Your iPhone 3GS From iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x (Windows) Posted 2012-10-17 07:26:05 Instructions on how to downgrade your iPhone 3GS from iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x using saved SHSH blobs and Redsn0w for Windows. How to Downgrade Your iPhone 3GS From iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x (Mac) Posted 2012-10-17 06:46:06 Instructions on how to downgrade your iPhone 3GS from iOS 6.x to iOS 5.x using saved SHSH blobs and Redsn0w for Mac. iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: Will It Blend? [Video] Posted 2012-10-17 01:50:07 Blendtec has posted a video demonstrating how the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3 holds up to their blender. Facebook Surpasses Apple as Brand With Most Significant Impact Online Posted 2012-10-17 00:32:49 Facebook has surpassed Apple topping General Sentiment's list of companies that had most significant impact online in the third quarter of this year. The Making of Microsoft Surface [Video] Posted 2012-10-16 21:43:31 Microsoft has posted a video offering a glimpse into the making of Microsoft Surface. iFixit Disputes EPEAT Gold Rating for Retina Display MacBook Pro Posted 2012-10-16 21:22:39 Kyle Wiens of iFixit has called out EPEAT for watering down the standard to an alarming degree and giving the Retina Display MacBook Pro a 'Gold' rating. Circa Aims to Improve How You Read News on the iPhone Posted 2012-10-16 18:25:26 Circa is a new app that aims to bring a 'thoughtfully designed news experience' to the iPhone. Beats By Dre Releases Beats Pill and the Executive Posted 2012-10-16 17:49:35 Beats Electronics today released the Beats Pill, a portable wireless speaker with built-in patented Beats Audio, and the Executive premium headphones. Suppliers Asked to Prepare for Next-Generation iPad in Mid-2013? Posted 2012-10-16 16:52:51 Apple has reportedly told its suppliers to prepare for the next generation iPad in mid-2013. Apple Sends Out Invites to October 23rd Event Posted 2012-10-16 16:40:10 Apple has sent out invitations to an October 23rd event at which the company is expected to unveil the iPad mini. Leaked iMac SKUs Show At Least Two Refreshed Models Posted 2012-10-16 16:17:07 New part numbers have surfaced online showing at least two refreshed models of the iMac which Apple is expected to announce at its upcoming media event. Microsoft Announces Surface RT Pricing, Pre-Orders Start Today Posted 2012-10-16 16:01:50 Microsoft has revealed pricing for the Surface RT tablet and announced that limited pre-orders start today at 9 a.m. PDT. The Apple Lightning Cable Has Four Embedded Chips [Photos] Posted 2012-10-16 15:01:18 Chipworks has closely examined the new Apple Lightning Cable and found four embedded chips. iFixit Posts iPod Nano 7th Generation Teardown Posted 2012-10-16 14:37:45 iFixit has posted its teardown of the new 7th generation iPad nano. Leaked Part Numbers Show 24 iPad Mini Variations? Posted 2012-10-16 14:19:27 Leaked iPad mini part numbers reportedly show that Apple plans to release 24 variations of the smaller tablet. Premiere Commercial for the Microsoft Surface [Video] Posted 2012-10-16 04:44:29 Microsoft has posted its premiere commercial for the Microsoft Surface entitled, 'Movement'. iPhone Dev-Team Updates RedSn0w With Some Bug Fixes Posted 2012-10-16 01:57:16 The iPhone Dev-Team has updated RedSn0w with some bug fixes for iPhone 3GS and iPad owners. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.