iClarified Newsletter (December 27, 2012)

Newsletter (December 27, 2012) App Developer Revenue Increased By 70% on Christmas Day [Chart] Posted 2012-12-27 21:15:53 App developer revenues reportedly increased by 70% on Christmas Day, according to a Distimo report. Smart Device Activations Increased By 332% on Christmas, Tablets Most Popular Posted 2012-12-27 21:10:14 Activations of iOS and Android devices increased by 332% on Christmas Day, reports Flurry Analytics. Conditions Begin to Improve at Foxconn and Other Chinese Factories Posted 2012-12-27 20:51:19 The New York Times reports that there are signs of changes taking hold in Chinese electronics factories. BlueStacks App Player Now Lets You Run 750,000+ Android Apps on Your Mac Posted 2012-12-27 20:16:03 The BlueStacks App Player has just reached beta release and now lets you run 750,000+ Android apps on your Mac. Ms. Mac 2012 is Under 20, Has Freckles, Wears T-Shirts, Jeans, Sneakers [Image] Posted 2012-12-27 19:02:59 BlueStack presents Ms. Mac 2012 based on its research to determine the most likely Mac user. Apple is Still Considering IGZO Displays for its iDevices Posted 2012-12-27 18:25:29 Apple is evaluating if there will be enough IGZO panel supply in 2013 to use the technology for its next generation iDevices. Amazon Lists Its Own Lightning Cables for Sale, Then Pulls From U.S. Store Posted 2012-12-27 17:21:31 Amazon recently listed its own Lightning cables for sale but then pulled the cable from the U.S. market. Evaluation Finds Windows 8 to be Unusable and Even User-Hostile [Video] Posted 2012-12-27 17:04:45 Check out this video from Brian Boyko that details how he found Windows 8 to be unusable and even user-hostile when attempting to review the operating system. Apple and Intel Working Together on a Smart Watch? Posted 2012-12-27 16:26:52 Apple and Intel are working together on a Smart Watch for use with the iPhone, according to a new rumor. Holiday Customer Satisfaction With Apple's Online Store Drops to Four Year Low Posted 2012-12-27 16:13:13 Holiday customer satisfaction with Apple's online store dropped to its lowest level in four years. Apple to Move Mac Mini Production to U.S.A.? Posted 2012-12-27 07:34:50 Apple is reportedly planning to move its Mac mini production lines to the U.S.A., not the Mac Pro, as previously speculated. Increase in NYC Crime Rate Blamed on Apple Device Theft Posted 2012-12-27 00:51:46 An increase in Apple device thefts this year may cause New York City to record its first increase in overall crime in 20 years. Apple Announces 2013 'Lucky Bag' Promotion for Japan on January 2nd Posted 2012-12-26 21:10:34 Apple has announced that its 2013 'Lucky Bag' promotional event for Japan will take place January 2nd. FlashArmyKnife App Features Hidden Tethering Feature Posted 2012-12-26 18:36:21 FlashArmyKnife, an app by developer Eric Blase, features a hidden feature that will enable tethering. Google Announces Free Gmail Calling Within the U.S. and Canada Through 2013 Posted 2012-12-26 18:00:51 Google today announced that calling from Gmail within the U.S. and Canada will be free through 2013. Tweets Suggest iPad Crushed Competition on Christmas [Image] Posted 2012-12-26 17:48:58 A comparison of 'first tweets from' suggests that Apple iPad dominated its competition on Christmas. iPad Mini Shipments Expected to Reach 8 Million in 4Q12 Posted 2012-12-26 17:23:37 Shipments of the iPad mini are expected to reach 8 million in 4Q12. Best Buy Canada Discounts iPhone 5 to $0 for Boxing Day Posted 2012-12-26 01:59:16 Best Buy Canada is offering the 16GB iPhone 5 for $0 as part of its Boxing Day sale tomorrow. Apple is Granted Mini-SIM Connector Patent Posted 2012-12-26 01:42:22 Apple today was granted a patent for a Mini-SIM connector that allows for easy removal and replacement of SIM cards. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.