iClarified Newsletter (October 3, 2012)

Newsletter (October 3, 2012) Apple Seeks Lead SoC Modeling Architect Posted 2012-10-03 21:36:10 Apple has posted a job position for a Manager/Lead SoC Modeling Architect as it pushes forward in its own chip design efforts. iPhone 5 Created With Just CSS3 [Image] Posted 2012-10-03 19:33:41 Matt Boldt has created the iPhone 5 with just CSS3 code. Google to Add Street View to Its iOS Web App Tomorrow? Posted 2012-10-03 18:51:02 Walt Mossberg reveals that Google plans to add street view to its web app tomorrow. The Amazing Spider-Man Second Screen App Now Available Posted 2012-10-03 18:45:45 Sony Pictures has released The Amazing Spider-Man Second Screen app for the iPad. iPhone 5 Found to Be Less Toxic Than Most Smartphones [Chart] Posted 2012-10-03 18:00:38 iFixit and HealthyStuff.org take a look at 36 popular smartphones to see which is less toxic. Airbnb App is Updated With iPhone 5, Passbook Support Posted 2012-10-03 17:23:29 Airbnb has been updated with stability improvements, Passbook reservations, and iPhone 5 support. T-Mobile USA to Combine With MetroPCS [Video] Posted 2012-10-03 17:14:59 Deutsche Telekom and MetroPCS Communications, Inc. today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to combine T-Mobile USA ('T-Mobile') and MetroPCS. Samsung Requests Jury Verdict Thrown Out, Claims Jury Misconduct Posted 2012-10-03 17:05:15 Samsung is requesting that Apple's billion dollar verdict against the company be thrown out based on jury misconduct. Tapbots Releases Netbot App.net Client for iPhone Posted 2012-10-03 16:53:09 Tapbots has released Netbot, a client for the paid Twitter alternative, App.net. Apple Nearly Witnessed an Insurrection Over Bob Mansfield's Departure Posted 2012-10-03 16:15:44 Apple nearly witnessed an insurrection over the departure of Bob Mansfield from the position of SVP of Hardware Engineering. Pay With Square Rebranded as Square Wallet Posted 2012-10-03 15:53:01 Square has rebranded their 'Pay With Square' iPhone app as 'Square Wallet'. Apple Stalls Lightning Accessories With New Rules for Manufacturers Posted 2012-10-03 15:06:39 Apple has reportedly stalled the production of third party accessories that use the new Lightning connector by introducing significant changes to its MFi policies. Things Task Manager App Gets iPhone 5 Support, Reminders Integration Posted 2012-10-03 14:55:38 Things, a popular task management app, has been updated with Reminders integration; as well as, support for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5. Eventbrite App Now Lets You Add Tickets to Passbook Posted 2012-10-03 14:50:18 Eventbrite has been updated with support for adding event tickets to Passbook. Apple to Use Its Thousands of Retail Employees to Help Fix Maps Posted 2012-10-03 14:43:16 Apple appears to be working on a program which will utilize its thousands of retail employees to help fix Maps. WSJ Says Mass Production of the iPad Mini Has Started Posted 2012-10-03 14:32:41 The WSJ is confirming that mass production of the iPad mini has started in Asia. Apple Ranked as the Second Best Global Brand of 2012 Posted 2012-10-03 05:52:43 Interbrand has ranked Apple as the second Best Global Brand of 2012. Apple Says Purple Haze in iPhone 5 Photos is 'Normal' Behavior Posted 2012-10-03 02:38:58 Apple's engineers have responded to a purple haze issue with the iPhone 5 by saying it's considered 'normal' behavior. IM+ Pro Update Brings Message Queue, iPhone 5 Support Posted 2012-10-03 01:21:44 IM+ Pro has been updated with a new message queue feature and support for the iPhone 5. Zuckerberg Says Tim Cook Gave Him an iPhone 5, Facebook Web App Most Popular Posted 2012-10-03 01:04:29 Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, commented on the iPhone during an interview with TODAY's Matt Lauer. New Nokia Lumia Ad Criticizes iPhone 5's Lack of Color [Video] Posted 2012-10-02 22:22:54 A new ad from Nokia takes aim at the iPhone 5 by criticizing it for its lack of color. Motorola Withdraws Entire Second ITC Complaint Against Apple Posted 2012-10-02 21:21:48 In a surprising development, Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility has withdrawn its second ITC complaint against Apple. 1Password Pro Has Been Updated With iPhone 5 Support Posted 2012-10-02 21:05:23 AgileBits has updated 1Password Pro with improved support the iPhone 5 and VoiceOver support on the iPad. Microsoft Prepares to Launch Its Own Branded Smartphone? Posted 2012-10-02 20:47:53 A new report says that Microsoft is planning to release its own Windows Phone 8 smartphone in the coming months. Apple Maps Are Up to Five Times More Efficient Than Google Maps Posted 2012-10-02 20:28:24 A new study finds that Apple Maps are up to five times more data efficient than Google Maps. Apple Has Made Only One Political Contribution in 2012 Posted 2012-10-02 20:15:51 Apple has only made one political contribution in the year 2012, thus far. Steve Jobs: Life & Legacy Reexamined [Video] Posted 2012-10-02 18:38:45 Nearly a year after his death, THNKR has posted a look back at Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs. How to Find the IMEI Number of Your iPhone Posted 2012-10-02 18:24:46 Instructions to find your iPhone's IMEI number using several different methods. Nest Announces New Slimmer Thermostat With Improved Compatibility Posted 2012-10-02 17:48:29 Nest today announced the next-generation of its thermostat, which is 20 percent slimmer and now compatible with 95 percent of low-voltage residential heating and cooling systems. The New York Times Launches HTML5 Web App for iPad Posted 2012-10-02 17:11:31 The New York Times today launched a new experimental Web App for iPad built in HTML5 and formatted for optimal reading on the iPad. Untold Stories About Steve Jobs [Forbes] Posted 2012-10-02 16:57:31 Forbes has published some untold stories about Steve Jobs from his friends and colleagues. Alleged iPad Mini Parts Leaked [Photos] Posted 2012-10-02 16:39:05 Some parts, allegedly from the iPad mini, have been leaked online iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S: Macro Photography Shootout [Photos] Posted 2012-10-02 15:55:48 Modahaus has posted a macro photography comparison of the iPhone 5 vs. the iPhone 4S. Samsung Sues Apple Over iPhone 5 Posted 2012-10-02 05:53:20 As expected Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Apple over the iPhone 5. Apple Releases iPhoto 9.4.1 for OS X Posted 2012-10-02 04:45:31 Apple has updated iPhoto for OS X to improve the reliability of syncing to iOS devices and fix several issues. Preliminary Injunction on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Lifted Posted 2012-10-02 04:28:55 Judge Lucy Koh has lifted a preliminary injunction on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.