iClarified Newsletter (December 28, 2012)

Newsletter (December 28, 2012) AL13 is an Aluminum Bumper for Your iPhone [Kickstarter] Posted 2012-12-28 20:47:41 AL13, an iPhone bumper made from lightweight aerospace aluminum, is seeking funding on Kickstarter. Google Runs Ad Seeking iOS Developers [Video] Posted 2012-12-28 19:50:44 Google is running an ad that aims to attract iOS developers for its iOS Mobile Apps Team. Apple Fined $165,000 in Chinese Copywrite Dispute Posted 2012-12-28 18:54:31 Apple has been fined 1.03 million yuan or about $165,000 for allowing apps on the App Store to sell unlicensed copies of eBooks from a group of eight Chinese authors. Samsung Could Be Fined Up to $15 Billion for Using SEPs Against Apple Posted 2012-12-28 18:25:53 Samsung could face fines of up to $15 billion for its attempt to use standard-essential patents against Apple in Europe. High Demand to Keep iPad Mini, iPhone Production Running During Chinese New Year Posted 2012-12-28 17:36:24 Some production lines that make iPhone 5 and iPad mini devices will be kept open during the Chinese New Year due to high demand. Early Apple Computer and Tablet Designs Never Released [Photos] Posted 2012-12-28 17:12:20 German designer Hartmut Esslinger reveals some of his early Apple computer and tablet designs that were never produced. Apple to Update MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in June, Air to Get Retina Display? Posted 2012-12-28 16:16:49 Apple has asked for quotes from Taiwan-based suppliers for revisions to the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lineup in June. Top Mobile OS, Web Brands, Video Sites, and Apps of 2012 [Charts] Posted 2012-12-28 07:25:29 Nielsen has published its list of the top mobile operating systems, web brands, video sites, and apps of 2012. Cycloramic App Physically Spins Your iPhone 360 Degrees Using Vibrations [Video] Posted 2012-12-28 02:36:28 The Cycloramic app for iPhone physically spins your iPhone 360 degrees while recording video. Samsung Aims to Preempt Apple Television With Its New Smart TV [Video] Posted 2012-12-28 02:19:00 Samsung has posted a teaser for its new Smart TV that it hopes will preempt the rumored Apple Television. 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. More Articles Subscribe to our rss feed. Manage your daily newsletter subscription. Contact us to advertise here.