iClarified Newsletter (October 18, 2012)

Newsletter (October 18, 2012) Comex Announces He Is No Longer Associated With Apple Posted 2012-10-18 23:07:38 Comex, the hacker behind Spirit and JailbreakMe, has announced that he is no longer associated with Apple. SEGA Releases Sonic Jump for iOS Posted 2012-10-18 19:53:34 SEGA has released Sonic Jump for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. New Chromebook From Samsung and Google Looks Similar to the MacBook Air Posted 2012-10-18 19:27:14 Samsung and Google have teamed up to release a new Chromebook that looks similar to the MacBook Air. Apple is Only Acquiring Color's Talent? Posted 2012-10-18 18:38:47 A recent report suggested that Apple would be purchasing Color Labs for high double digit millions; however, it's now being reported that Apple is only acquiring Color's talent. Tweetbot for OS X Released on the Mac App Store Posted 2012-10-18 17:07:17 Tapbots has released Tweetbot on the Mac App Store. Evolution of Apple Ads 1975-2002 [Images] Posted 2012-10-18 16:26:50 Check out this collection of Apple print ads from 1975 to 2002. Sprint Acquires Control of Clearwire Posted 2012-10-18 16:15:56 Sprint has reportedly acquired control of Clearwire by buying out another shareholder. Newsweek Magazine to Become Digital-Only Starting in 2013 Posted 2012-10-18 16:05:55 Newsweek has announced that it will transition to an all-digital format starting in 2013. iPad Mini Estimated to Cannibalize iPad Sales at a Rate of 15-20% Posted 2012-10-18 14:48:12 Analysts have begun estimating the rate at which iPad mini sales will cannibalize those of its larger sibling. Apple Forced to Run Ads Saying Samsung Did Not Copy iPad After Losing Appeal Posted 2012-10-18 14:19:10 Apple has lost an appeal to a U.K. High Court's judgement that Samsung did not infringe their iPad design and that the company must run ads stating as much. Verizon Announces 3.1 Million iPhones Sold in Q3 2012 Posted 2012-10-18 14:05:14 Verizon has announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2012. Apple to Double Build-to-Order RAM for New Mac Mini, iMac? Posted 2012-10-18 13:49:05 Apple will reportedly double the max build-to-order RAM configurations for the new Mac mini and possibly the new iMac. Apple to Acquire Troubled Media Sharing Startup Color Labs? Posted 2012-10-18 07:26:04 Apple is reportedly acquiring the troubled media sharing startup Color Labs. Google Announces Android Event on October 29th Posted 2012-10-18 03:11:32 Google has announced that its holding an Android event on October 29th at 10AM ET. Carmageddon Released on the App Store, Free for Today Only Posted 2012-10-18 00:12:12 Carmageddon has been released on the App Store and is free for today only. 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. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.