Starbucks Admits It Stores Unencrypted User Passwords, Location Data in iPhone App

Wednesday January 15, 2014 8:42 pm PST by
Starbucks has admitted that its mobile payment app for iPhone does not encrypt user passwords and location data, instead storing it in a clear text format, according to a report from Computerworld. The credentials were stored in such a way that anyone with access to the phone can see the passwords and usernames by connecting the phone to a PC. No jailbreaking of the phone is necessary. And that...

Apple Updates WWDC App with Video Fix

Wednesday January 15, 2014 5:54 pm PST by
Apple today updated its WWDC app, fixing an issue that prevented developers from being able to log in and watch videos from the June 2013 event. According to reports on Twitter, some developers had been unable to use the app to view session videos following the security breach on Apple's Developer Center that shut it down for an extended period of time in July 2013.This release addresses an...

'Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition' Now Available for iPad

Wednesday January 15, 2014 5:32 pm PST by
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, the sequel to the original Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition for iOS released in late 2012, can now be downloaded from the App Store. The game, which has been made available thanks to a collaboration between Beamdog, and Atari, is a remake of Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and the following expansion packs: Throne of Bhaal, Fist of the Fallen, Unbound, A...

L.A. Unified School District to Expand iPad Initiative to 38 Additional Campuses

Wednesday January 15, 2014 9:39 am PST by
The Los Angeles Board of Education announced on Tuesday that it will continue on with its plan to equip all students, teachers, and administrators in the district with a computer, distributing iPads to 38 additional campuses ahead of state tests in the spring, reports The Los Angeles Times. The school district will also purchase laptops for seven high schools. The newly approved $115-million...

Chrome for iOS Adds Data Compression and Translation Tools [Updated]

Wednesday January 15, 2014 7:18 am PST by
Google today announced an update to its Chrome web browser for iOS, bringing data compression functionality that can reduce data usage by up to 50%.To start saving data and turn on an even more secure browsing experience, visit “Settings” > “Bandwidth management” > “Reduce data usage.” Then simply turn the toggle to “On.” From this menu, you’ll also be able to track how much...

Court Denies Apple's Request to Remove Compliance Monitor in E-Book Antitrust Case

Monday January 13, 2014 1:32 pm PST by
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote today denied Apple's attempts to thwart its antitrust monitorship, reports Reuters. Apple had asked the court for both a stay on the original order requiring an external compliance monitor (due to a pending appeal) and the removal of Michael Bromwich, the attorney appointed to serve as the company's monitor. Both requests were denied.Apple Inc lost a bid on Monday...

ClamCase Debuts New Keyboard Case for iPad mini

Monday January 13, 2014 12:23 pm PST by
ClamCase, the company behind a range of keyboard cases designed for the iPad, today announced its the availability of its newest product, the ClamCase Pro iPad mini Keyboard Case. Designed for the iPad mini and the iPad mini with Retina Display, the Bluetooth keyboard case aims to turn the iPad into a portable computer that resembles a MacBook Air or a MacBook Pro, with an aluminum shell that...

Griffin and ShopKeep POS Announce 'ShopKeep Mobile' POS Case for iPod Touch

Monday January 13, 2014 5:07 am PST by
Following the release of an iPad point-of-sale (POS) stand last year, accessory manufacturer Griffin and ShopKeep POS have once again partnered up to announce the ShopKeep Mobile, a specialized POS case designed for the iPod touch. Using Griffin's Olli technology and the ShopKeep POS app, the case features an encrypted credit card reader and laser barcode scanner to accept payments....

Apple Wins Another Legal Battle with Google's Motorola Unit Involving Push Notifications

Friday January 10, 2014 8:12 am PST by
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit today issued a decision (PDF) upholding a previous ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that Apple did not infringe upon a patent held by Google's Motorola unit. The ITC had ruled in Apple's favor last May, but Google/Motorola appealed that decision to the federal courts. The item in question, Claim 12 of Patent Number 6.272,333,...

CES 2014: NueVue Introduces Antimicrobial Cases for iOS Devices

Friday January 10, 2014 4:07 am PST by
U.K. based company NueVue introduced its line of cases for the iPhone, iPad, and iPad mini at CES 2014, which contain screen-cleaning properties and eliminate up to 99% of bacteria on a device's surface. The cases themselves come in cotton twill, leather, and canvas variants lined with antimicrobial microfibers licensed from medical company BioCote, and are also anti-static and shock resistant. ...

'PAC-MAN' Named App of the Week, Available for Free

Thursday January 9, 2014 12:33 pm PST by
Namco Bandai’s classic PAC-MAN app has been named Apple's App of the Week, and as a result, it is available for free for the first time since its initial 2011 release. PAC-MAN is based on the classic arcade game and the gameplay focuses on navigating Pac-Man to eat pellets and fruit while avoiding ghosts. Along with the original maze, the game offers eight other mazes that all feature...

'Confide' is Like Snapchat for Text Messages

Thursday January 9, 2014 11:58 am PST by
With the image-based Snapchat reaching huge levels of popularity with its ephemeral image and video messaging, new app Confide looks to offer the same type of secure, self-destructing messaging for text.The app allows users to send messages to anyone with an email address -- prompting those users to download the app -- and conceals the contents of messages until they swipe to select it. It also ...

'Super Stickman Golf 2' Available for Free for a Limited Time

Thursday January 9, 2014 10:52 am PST by
Noodlecake's popular game Super Stickman Golf 2 is currently available for free for the first time since its March 2013 release. Super Stickman Golf 2, which is normally priced at $2.99, is a golf-based physics puzzler where players navigate through wacky mini golf courses aiming to land their ball in the hole in as few swings as possible. The game includes 30 different golf courses, a...

'7 Minute Workout Challenge' Available for free From Apple Store App

Thursday January 9, 2014 10:27 am PST by
Apple today updated its Apple Store app in the U.S., replacing the previously available Holiday Playlist with a new free app, the 7 Minute Workout Challenge. Seven minute workouts gained popularity in 2013 as a quick way to complete a rigorous workout, and 7 Minute Workout Challenge is one of the more popular fitness apps in the category, with a 4.5 star rating and a $1.99 price tag. The app ...

Sunrise Calendar Updated with Full iPad Support, Background Updates

Thursday January 9, 2014 6:59 am PST by
Smart calendar app Sunrise Calendar has received an update today, bringing full support for the iPad, a new week view for the iPhone that allows users to view three days at once, and automatic background refreshes for events and notifications. iPad We've worked hard to bring the best Sunrise experience to your iPad. It's the most beautiful calendar everywhere now. We are introducing two...

Apple and Samsung CEOs Agree to Mediation Meeting in U.S. Patent Fight

Wednesday January 8, 2014 5:46 pm PST by
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Samsung Electronics CEO Oh-Hyun Kwon have agreed to attend a mediation session on or before February 19, in advance of a March court battle over smartphone patents, reports Reuters. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Oh-Hyun Kwon will attend the session with in-house lawyers only, according to a Wednesday court filing. Their legal teams had met on January 6 to...

'iPhone 6 Frame' Shown in New Photos Unlikely to Be Genuine

Wednesday January 8, 2014 11:19 am PST by
Earlier today, Chinese site C Technology posted a pair of photos of what was claimed to be an internal frame for Apple's next-generation iPhone, a device said to be carrying a display measuring at least 4.7 inches, significantly larger than the current 4-inch standard for Apple's most recent iPhones. The photos were picked up by GizChina.com and have since made their way to increasingly prominent ...

CES 2014: Voyce is a Health-Tracking Smart Collar for Dogs

Wednesday January 8, 2014 10:55 am PST by
Wearables are a major category at CES this year and while most of the available products have focused on humans, one company, i4C Innovations, is aiming its newest tracking device at a different consumer group -- dogs. Voyce is a health and activity tracking collar designed to be worn by dogs. Voyce uses a 3-axis accelerometer to track a dog's active and resting periods and a built-in radio...