iClarified Newsletter (December 17, 2012)

Newsletter (December 17, 2012) Apple Releases iMac and MacBook Pro EFI Updates Posted 2012-12-17 23:24:45 Apple has released an EFI update for the new iMac and the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro. Microsoft Recaps Its Accomplishments of 2012 [Video] Posted 2012-12-17 23:20:18 Microsoft has posted a new video that recaps their milestones of 2012. Google Maps App Sees More Than 10 Million Downloads in First 48 Hours Posted 2012-12-17 21:30:39 Google has announced that its Maps app for iOS was downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours after release. Rhapsody Launches App for iPad and iPad Mini Posted 2012-12-17 20:50:03 Rhapsody has finally launched its app for the iPad and iPad mini. Facebook to Release Snapchat Competitor App? Posted 2012-12-17 20:44:59 Facebook is reportedly testing an app similar to Snapchat that will let users send impermanent photo messages to one another. Apple Releases Mac Wi-Fi Update 1.0 Posted 2012-12-17 20:21:26 Apple has released Mac Wi-Fi Update 1.0, an update that improves compatibility when using the 5GHz band in Wi-Fi for late 2012 Macs. 2012: A Year in the App Store [Infographic] Posted 2012-12-17 20:03:31 AppsFire has posted an infographic that offers a look back at the performance of the Apple App Store in 2012. Facebook is Updating Its App Today to Improve Discovery of Nearby Places Posted 2012-12-17 19:42:58 Facebook has announced that it is updating its app today to improve discovery of nearby places your friends like. Google Releases New 'YouTube Capture' App Posted 2012-12-17 19:31:00 Google has released a new app called 'YouTube Capture' that makes it easy to film and share videos. IBM: In Five Years Your Phone Will Touch, See, Hear, Taste, and Smell [Video] Posted 2012-12-17 18:48:29 IBM predicts that in 5 years, machines will emulate human senses, each in their own special way. Apple Releases iOS 6.1 Beta 4 to Developers Posted 2012-12-17 18:24:33 Apple has seeded a new beta of iOS 6.1 to developers alongside new beta software for the Apple TV and Xcode 4.6 Developer Preview 4. CEO of Brightcove Details His Vision for an Apple Television Posted 2012-12-17 18:20:26 Jeremy Allaire, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Brightcove, details his vision for an Apple Television. Is Apple Moving to a Semi-Annual Release Cycle for the iPhone, iPad? Posted 2012-12-17 17:28:57 It's being speculated that Apple may be moving to a semi-annual release cycle for its products which would see the iPhone and iPad receive one major and one minor update each year. Fry's Beats Walmart, Discounts iPhone 5 to $126 Posted 2012-12-17 17:10:53 Fry's has discounted the iPhone 5 to $126 ahead of Christmas just beating Walmart's price of $127. Halfbrick Studios Makes All Its iOS Games Free for One Day, Including Fruit Ninja Posted 2012-12-17 17:01:42 Halfbrick Studios has made all its iOS games including Fruit Ninja and Monster Dash free for one day only. How to Get Directions From Google Maps Using Siri [Video] Posted 2012-12-17 05:27:03 Here's a tip on how to get directions from the new Google Maps app using Siri. Apple Announces iPhone 5 Sales of Over 2 Million on Opening Weekend in China Posted 2012-12-17 03:58:01 Apple today announced it has sold over two million of its new iPhone 5 in China, just three days after its launch on December 14. Google Details Most Popular Searches of 2012, Posts 'Year in Review' Video Posted 2012-12-17 00:53:14 Google has released details about the most popular search terms for 2012 and posted its 'Year in Review' video. NexStar Wi-Fi HD Dock Lets You Access Files Straight From Your iPhone Posted 2012-12-16 21:50:11 The NexStar Wi-Fi Hard Drive Dock by Vantec now features integrated Wi-Fi and an app that lets you access your files directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Amazon is Still Delivering the New 21.5-Inch iMac Before Christmas Posted 2012-12-16 19:22:57 Amazon is still shipping the new 21.5-inch iMac for delivery by Christmas; whereas, Apple is showing a 7-10 business days wait before the desktop ships. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.