iClarified Newsletter (December 20, 2012)

Newsletter (December 20, 2012) Apple in Talks to Purchase Home Automation Company Posted 2012-12-20 21:47:46 Apple is in talks to purchase home automation company R2 Studios along with others including Microsoft and Google. Microsoft Updates Tentacles: Enter the Dolphin Game for iOS With iPhone 5 Support Posted 2012-12-20 19:24:38 Microsoft has updated its Tentacles: Enter the Dolphin game for iOS with support for the iPhone 5. T-Mobile Rolls Out iPhone Compatible 4G in 14 New Metro Areas Posted 2012-12-20 19:16:01 T-Mobile has announced iPhone compatible 4G rollouts in 14 new metro areas to close out 2012. Imo Messenger for iPad Gets New Design, VoIP Calling, Group Photo Sharing Posted 2012-12-20 18:26:10 Imo Messenger for the iPad has received a big update that brings a new design, VoIP calling, group photo sharing, and more. Google Chrome for iOS Updated to Fix Audio Routing on the iPhone 5 Posted 2012-12-20 17:53:43 Google has released an update to its Chrome Browser for iOS that fixes an issue with audio routing on the iPhone 5. How the Safari Browser Got Its Name Posted 2012-12-20 17:42:33 A developer recalls how Apple's Safari browser was almost called 'Freedom' EU to Charge Samsung For Breaking Antitrust Laws With Its Lawsuits Against Apple Posted 2012-12-20 16:29:33 The European Commission will charge Samsung with violating competition rules by filing patent lawsuits against Apple based on standard essential patents. IMDb iPad App Gets Redesigned With New Look and Feel Posted 2012-12-20 16:19:03 IMDb has updated the design of its iPad app with a new look and feel. Siri Improves Grade from D to C in Retest, Outscores Google Now [Chart] Posted 2012-12-20 16:13:46 Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster retested Siri and found that the voice assistant has improved since his last test in June. Apple Maps Are 3x More Likely to Get You Lost Than Google Maps [Chart] Posted 2012-12-20 05:43:02 According to a new study from CrowdFlower, Apple Maps are 3x more likely to get you lost than Google Maps. Tumblr Has Released an Official App for the iPad Posted 2012-12-20 05:20:32 Tumblr has just released an official app for the iPad. Apple Introduces Official 'Add to Passbook' Badges Posted 2012-12-20 03:12:13 Apple has introduced official 'Add to Passbook' badges for websites and apps that support its new Passbook application. Initial USPTO Ruling Invalidates Apple's Pinch-to-Zoom Patent Posted 2012-12-20 02:49:54 The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a preliminary ruling that rejects Apple's 'pinch-to-zoom' patent upon re-examination. Evernote for Mac is Updated With Various Improvements Posted 2012-12-20 02:09:47 Evernote for Mac has been updated with various improvements including a new related notes features, drag and drop notes, and more. TIME Profiles Tim Cook As Runner-Up to Person of the Year Posted 2012-12-19 21:19:28 TIME Magazine has posted a profile of Apple CEO Tim Cook as their Runner-Up to Person of the Year. Samsung to Surpass Nokia as Biggest Cellphone Manufacturer, Extends Lead on Apple Posted 2012-12-19 20:40:11 Samsung is set to displace Nokia as the world's largest manufacturer of cellphones and extend its lead over Apple in smartphones. Nokia to Unveil 10-Inch Windows RT Tablet in February? Posted 2012-12-19 20:19:24 Nokia is reportedly in talks with Microsoft, Qualcomm and Compal Electronics to resume development of a 10-inch Windows RT tablet which would be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February. Flickr App Gets Improves Sharing, New Notifications Posted 2012-12-19 20:08:22 Flickr has updated its new iOS app with improved sharing, new notifications, bug fixes, and more. TuneIn Radio Gets New Design for iPad Listeners, Resumes Playback Posted 2012-12-19 20:01:52 The TuneIn Radio app has been updated with a new design for iPad listeners and will now pick up right where you left off when you resume listening. Verizon Launches Redbox Instant Movie and Video Streaming App for iOS Posted 2012-12-19 19:39:49 Verizon has launched a Redbox Instant movie and video streaming app for iOS. BlackBerry 10 Beats iPhone 5, Windows Phone 8 in Browser Speed Tests [Video] Posted 2012-12-19 18:55:36 GadgetMasters has posted a couple videos showing a BlackBerry 10 device beating iPhone 5 and Windows Phone 8 devices. CloudOn 3.0 Launches Bringing Microsoft Office to iPhone, iPad Mini Posted 2012-12-19 17:46:55 CloudOn now brings Microsoft Office to your iPhone and iPad mini, linking it to your Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and SkyDrive accounts. Jim Cramer on Citi's Downgrade of AAPL [Video] Posted 2012-12-19 16:15:54 Jim Cramer rips Citi for its bad advice when it comes to Apple's stock. If Apple Made a Credit Card [Image] Posted 2012-12-19 15:59:56 Credit Card Compare has released its concept for an Apple credit card. Fruit Ninja is Updated With iPhone 5 Support, New Blades, More Posted 2012-12-19 15:41:53 Fruit Ninja has been updated with support for the iPhone 5 and adds new blades, backgrounds and challenges. Kodak Agrees to Sell Patents to Apple, Google, Others for $525 Million Posted 2012-12-19 15:32:17 Kodak has agreed to sell its digital imaging patents to two groups of bidders that includes Apple, Google, and Samsung. Analyst Says Apple's Second Generation iPad Mini is Getting 'Pulled-In' Posted 2012-12-19 15:20:25 RBC Capital Markets analyst Doug Freedman has released a note suggesting that Apple is moving up production of the next generation iPad mini. ITC Judge Rules Apple Didn't Violate Motorola Patent Posted 2012-12-19 05:30:35 An ITC judge has ruled that Apple didn't violate a Google/Motorola patent for a sensor that prevents accidental hang-ups. Wunderlist 2.0 Released for iPhone and OS X Posted 2012-12-19 00:52:10 Wunderlist, a popular to-do application, has received a major update for iPhone and Mac OS X. Foursquare App is Updated to Help You Make the Most of Where You Are Posted 2012-12-19 00:12:17 Foursquare has released an app update that aims to help you make the most of where you are. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.