Apple Releases iOS 6.1.3 Beta 2 to Developers
Apple has released iOS 6.1.3 beta 2 to developers which includes a fix for the recently discovered lock screen bug.
iOS 6.1.3 Beta 2 includes a security fix for a Lock screen bug and the following improvements to Maps for Japan:
● Improved pronunciation of roads during turn-by-turn navigation
● Optimized directions to more strongly prefer highways over narrower roads
● Now indicates upcoming toll roads during turn-by-turn navigation
● Added labels for junctions, interchanges, on-ramps, off-ramps, and intersections
● Added indicators for transit station buildings, subway lines, and traffic lights
● Updated freeway color to green
● Updated icons for some location categories including fire stations, hospitals, and post offices
● Added 3D buildings including Tokyo Station, Japan Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Tower
You can get the new build (10B318) from the iOS Dev Center.
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New Apple Patent Application Reveals Slap Bracelet With Flexible Display
A new
iPhoneDevSDK informs what led to hacking Apple and Facebook
In January, a number of Apple employees’ Mac devices have been hacked after visiting a popular iPhoneDevSDK forum. The employees from Facebook and, probably, dozens of other companies have also been attacked by the hacker. The site's owner, Ian Sefferman, has provided some limited details about what happened in his blog.
iPhone 5 And 4S Topped The List Of Smartphone Shipments In 4Q 2012
In November, research company Strategy Analytics
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Spotify streaming music service may appear on iPhone and iPad
According to the information provided by The Verge, the music streaming service Spotify has been talking about creating a section of free subscription for smartphones and tablets.
Apple Releases iTunes 11.0.2
Apple today released iTunes 11.0.2 which adds a new Composers view for music and other improvements.
About iTunes 11.0.2
This update adds a new Composers view for music, improves responsiveness when syncing playlists with a large number of songs, and fixes an issue where purchases may not show up in your iTunes library. This update also includes other stability and performance improvements.
You can download iTunes 11.0.2 from Software Update or directly
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Evasi0n 1.4 released with support of iOS 6.1.2 untethered jailbreak
The Evad3rs have released Evasi0n 1.4, an update to the jailbreak utility that brings support for the new iOS 6.1.2 firmware. All devices are supported.
Version 1.4
● Added support for iOS 6.1.2, all devices.
You can download Evasi0n 1.4 here.
If you haven't jailbroken yet, you can find the our step-by-step tutorials here:
AU Optronics solved iPad mini display production issues
According to the report submitted by Digitimes, AU Optronics has improved performance of displays for the iPad mini which finally leads to the availability of the current iPad mini and a reliable infrastructure for the production of displays for the next generation iPad mini.
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Apple Stimulates Sales Growth In Two Main Consumer Electronics Categories
Today NPD released a report analyzing consumer technology sales in U.S. for 2012. According to the report, since 2010, U.S. consumer technology sales have decreased by $4 billion, down to $143 billion.
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Hackers Attacked And Infected A Number Of Apple Employees’ Macs
Apple Releases iOS 6.1.2
Apple has released iOS 6.1.2 to fix a bug with Microsoft Exchange Calendar.
Fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.
Today’s update also fixes the passcode bug that was found last week. There is no information, whether this firmware is jailbreakable.
You can update via OTA or in iTunes. Jailbreakers have to perform restore to upgrade to iOS 6.1.2.
You can download the new firmware from here.
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Redesigned MacBook Air Planned For 3Q 2013 Release
Taiwanese website Economic Times reports (via
Apple Posts Two New iPad Ads: 'Alive' and 'Together' [Video]
Apple has posted two new iPad ads entitled 'Alive' and 'Together'.
With over 300,000 apps, iPad is up for anything you are.
Take a look:
Apple Seeking Managers To Lead Apple TV Feature Development
A new job posting from Apple looking for Apple TV experienced software engineer may suggests the company is indeed preparing to increase in presence in the living room. The job listing has revealed that Apple is seeking someone to lead the engineering team working on new features for the next Apple TV. It's interesting that earlier Apple referred to the Apple TV project as a hobby, but now the job posting describes it as a “high priority project.”
iOS 6.1.2 Addressing Exchange and Passcode Bugs to Arrive Next Week
German site iPhone-Ticker