2 Responses to “App Store developers now allowed to manage legacy app availability”

Earlier this week, we noted that Apple has begun allowing users on older versions of iOS to download older versions of their previously purchased apps. This feature exists because some iOS users are running hardware that no longer supports newer versions of App Store applications.



via Pocket http://9to5mac.com/2013/09/19/app-store-developers-now-allowed-to-manage-legacy-app-availability/

Google releases Google Wallet app for iPhone

Following the launch of an all new Google Wallet app for Android that brought the service to all Android devices in the US and customers on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, today Google has launched an official Google Wallet app for iOS devices.



via Pocket http://9to5mac.com/2013/09/19/google-releases-google-wallet-app-for-iphone/

More Than Meets the Eye: Flipboard Now Optimized for iOS 7

With today’s release, Flipboard is ready for iOS 7, the re-envisioned version of Apple’s mobile operating system. Apple’s design team has done away with the visual metaphors that helped people learn how to use their iPhones and iPads—like shading on keyboard buttons to indicate a 3D surface.



via Pocket http://inside.flipboard.com/2013/09/17/more-than-meets-the-eye-flipboard-now-optimized-for-ios-7/

Apple Posts First iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Product Videos

The first of the three videos introduces the colorful, lower-cost iPhone 5c, with Jony Ive explaining that Apple believes the iPhone "is an experience" the company is continuing to refine.



via Pocket http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/10/apple-posts-first-iphone-5s-and-iphone-5c-product-videos/

Apple to let users send Maps directions from OS X to iPhone, sync notifications between platforms

Apple announced today that it will bring its controversial Maps app to OS X Mavericks, the newest version of its desktop operating system. With requisite features like Flyover, it will allow users to look up 3D maps and directions.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/10/apple-to-let-users-send-maps-directions-from-os-x-to-iphone-sync-notifications-between-platforms/

Apple makes waves with new iPhone, Mac OS updates Add to ...

Apple shook up its flagship mobile device business with a software update called iOS 7, to the delight of an audience of technology press as well as software and hardware partners. Apple Inc.



via Pocket http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/apple-makes-waves-with-new-iphone-mac-os-updates/article12455138/

Apple announces iOS 7 with overhauled interface, custom keyboard support and more

Apple is launching iOS 7 today, having announced 600 million iOS devices sold since 2007. Buoyed by a brand new user interface, the update will be the biggest change to the operating system since the iPhone was announced six years ago.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/10/apple-announces-ios-7-with-overhauled-interface-custom-keyboard-support-and-more/

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom leaks online

Samsung is expanding their Galaxy family of devices past the flagship Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active and Galaxy S4 mini. We’ll see the Active and mini during their “Premier” event on June 20th, but the rumoured Galaxy S4 Zoom has surfaced in a press shot, plus live images.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/08/samsung-galaxy-s4-zoom-leaks-online/

ChargeCard for Micro USB Review

ChargeCard is the brainchild of California-based Noah Dentzel and Adam Miller, a product that attempts to fine a balance between the versatility of a regular USB charger and the portability of something that fits in your wallet.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/08/chargecard-for-micro-usb-review/

Contest: Win the “RIM 25th Anniversary Edition” of Monopoly

Here’s the backstory. Our street had a massive garage sale and one of guys was an ex-RIM employee. There was the usual cassettes, CD’s, pillows, toys… but as a one-time board game designer this gem caught my attention.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/08/contest-win-the-rim-25th-anniversary-edition-of-monopoly/

Asteroid the size of a small truck buzzes Earth

An asteroid the size of a small truck zoomed past Earth four times closer than the moon on Saturday, the latest in a parade of visiting celestial objects that has raised awareness of potentially hazardous impacts on the planet.



via Pocket http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/06/08/asteroid-buzzes-earth.html

3-in-1 (Lightning, 30-Pin, MicroUSB) USB Charging Cable for $19 Shipped [Deals]

Are you tired of hauling numerous USB cables to charge your iPhone 5, older iPad and Bluetooth headset? Well you can now have all three in one with the following USB charging cable from our Deals Store.



via Pocket http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/deals/3-in-1-usb-charging-cable-deal/

BlackBerry A10 rumoured to launch in November

New reports, courtesy of CNET, of the next-generation BlackBerry have rushed online today. The report indicates that BlackBerry will be releasing a “higher-quality design” device called the A10. This will be their new flagship BlackBerry 10 smartphone and will sport an all-touchscreen display.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/05/blackberry-a10-rumoured-to-launch-in-november/

3-D printing: Creating ‘a new class of entrepreneurs’ Add to ...

In an industrial park on the outskirts of Tijuana, Chris Anderson is building drones. The former editor-in-chief of Wired magazine readily acknowledges that just a few years ago, he knew almost nothing about the aerospace industry.



via Pocket http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/3-d-vision-creating-a-new-class-of-entrepreneurs/article12369491/

Samsung taps past Android versions to fix Galaxy S4 storage issues with new update

The Galaxy S4 may be on its way to selling 20 million units faster than any other Android device, but it’s not without its issues. One of the major out-of-box problems with Samsung’s new flagship is something users may not notice until it’s too late: of the 16GB advertised storage, only 9.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/06/samsung-taps-past-android-versions-to-fix-galaxy-s4-storage-issues-with-new-update/

Wind Mobile mulls offer for Mobilicity

Wind Mobile would like to open talks to buy Mobilicity in a bid to create a fourth national wireless competitor, CEO Anthony Lacavera said Wednesday. Wind Mobile is already the fourth-largest wireless carrier in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, Lacavera said.



via Pocket http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/06/06/business-wind-lacavera-mobilicity.html

Rumours of BBM Coming to iPhone on June 27 Squashed

Earlier today Slashgear reported on a tweet from T-Mobile UK, citing BlackBerry Messenger would be available for download for iPhone and Android on June 27th. Great news – BlackBerry Messenger will be available to download on iOS and Android from June 27th! #BBM pic.twitter.com/PbG1uknM3h



via Pocket http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/bbm-iphone-launch-june-27-false/

Update: BlackBerry says BBM for Android and iOS will NOT be available for download on June 27th

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is coming to Android and iOS this summer and according to a T-Mobile UK Tweet the release date is set for June 27th.



via Pocket http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/06/06/bbm-for-android-and-ios-available-june-27th/

Apple to Begin iPhone Trade-In Program in June

Apple is said to start an iPhone trade-in program as early as this month, with the aim of getting upgrades and boost the sales by taking in older models, reports Bloomberg.



via Pocket http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/apple-to-begin-iphone-trade-in-program-in-june/

Cupertino Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for Apple Campus 2

The City of Cupertino has released their draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Apple Campus 2 project and has invited the public for comment. Cupertino summarizes the proposal of Apple’s proposed campus, which is set to house 13,000 employees.



via Pocket http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/cupertino-draft-environmental-impact-report/