iClarified Newsletter (December 18, 2012)

Newsletter (December 18, 2012) Facebook Mobile Ads Can Now Install Apps Without Launching the App Store Posted 2012-12-18 21:24:44 Facebook has announced that its mobile ads can now install iOS apps without forcing users to leave the Facebook app and launch the App Store. Google Play Offers iTunes Match Feature for Free Posted 2012-12-18 20:40:28 Google has announced an iTunes Match like feature for Google Play at no cost to users. Garmin and NAVIGON Apps Updated With iCloud Sync, Foursquare Integration, Glympse Posted 2012-12-18 20:24:12 The Garmin and Navigon apps have been updated with iCloud Sync, Foursquare integration, and Glympse. IGB to Launch New 'IPHONE' Line of Android Smartphones Posted 2012-12-18 19:58:19 IGB, a Brazilian consumer electronics maker, has announced that it will begin selling a line of Android smartphones under the brand 'IPHONE'. Angry Birds Rio Gets Updated With 24 New Levels and New Power-Ups Posted 2012-12-18 19:35:12 Rovio has updated Angry Birds Rio with 24 new levels and new power-ups. Doodle Jump Christmas Special 2.0 Released for iOS Posted 2012-12-18 19:17:28 Lima Sky has released a 2.0 version of their Doodle Jump Christmas Special game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Where To Download iPad Firmware Files From Posted 2012-12-18 18:51:36 Where to find the direct links to the iPad Firmware Files for every released firmware version. Where To Download iPhone Firmware Files From Posted 2012-12-18 18:47:57 Where to find the direct links to the iPhone Firmware Files for every released firmware version. Apple Releases iOS 6.0.2 for the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini Posted 2012-12-18 18:45:12 Apple has just released iOS 6.0.2 for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini. Apple Now Monitors Work Hours for Over 1,000,000 Workers [Chart] Posted 2012-12-18 18:18:32 Apple has updated its Supplier Responsibility report with details on its progress to addressing excessive work hours. Groupon App Gets New Nearby Tab, Personal and Grouponicus Deal Collections Posted 2012-12-18 17:59:59 Groupon has updated its iOS app with a new Nearby tab and Personal and Grouponicus Deals Collections. Google Updates Its Blogger App With iPhone 5 Support, Save as Draft, Analytics Posted 2012-12-18 17:45:09 Google has updated its Blogger app with the ability to save posts as Drafts, iPhone 5 support, and Analytics. Apple Offers Free Next Day Shipping on Everything in the Store Posted 2012-12-18 16:04:54 Apple has announced free next-day shipping on everything in the store for those looking to get products in time for the holidays. Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Grand Smartphone With 5-Inch Display Posted 2012-12-18 15:57:53 Samsung has unveiled a new Galaxy Grand smartphone that features a 5-inch display. Samsung Withdraws Injunction Requests Against Apple in Europe Posted 2012-12-18 15:41:25 Samsung has withdrawn its requests for injunctions against Apple for standards-essential patent infringement in Germany, the UK, France, Italy and the Netherlands. Viber Gets iPhone 5 Support, Group Conversations Posted 2012-12-18 15:32:18 Viber has been updated with an optimized design for the iPhone including a new keypad, group conversations of up to 40 participants, and more. Apple Denied Permanent Injunction on Infringing Samsung Products Posted 2012-12-18 07:41:11 Judge Lucy Koh has denied Apple's request for a permanent injunction against Samsung devices found infringing its patents. Samsung's Request for a Retrial of the Apple vs. Samsung Case is Denied Posted 2012-12-18 07:34:08 Judge Lucy Koh has denied Samsung's request for a retrial of the Apple vs. Samsung case in which the company was found guilty of copying Apple's iPhone. Apple in Talks to Integrate Foursquare Data Into Maps? Posted 2012-12-18 03:14:33 Apple is reportedly in early discussions to integrate data from Foursquare into its Maps application. Sprint Acquires 100% Ownership of Clearwire for $2.2 Billion Posted 2012-12-18 03:05:08 Sprint today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the approximately 50 percent stake in Clearwire it does not currently own for $2.97 per share, equating to a total payment to Clearwire shareholders, other than Sprint, of $2.2 billion. Camera+ for iPad Gets New High Quality Photo Setting Posted 2012-12-18 01:28:24 Camera+ for iPad has been updated with a new high quality photo setting. Letterpress Word Game is Updated With Share Replay, Improved Dictionary Posted 2012-12-17 23:57:41 Letterpress, a word game for iOS, has been updated with Share Replays, a better dictionary, and other improvements. 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. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.