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For Every Ten Apps That Developers Build, Seven Are Built For iOS
Ahead of the annual conferences of Apple and Google, analytics firm Flurry compared developer support for Android and iOS by analyzing data collected from over 70,000 companies and 185,000 mobile apps. Its findings show that for every 10 apps that are built by developers, seven are created for iOS (the graph bar above). The company also reports that Google and Apple have a joint market cap of nearly $750 billion.
Video shows purported next-gen iPhone 5 'uni-body' backplate in detail
ETrade Supply, wireless parts company, posted a video comparison of the next-generation iPhone 5 back cover and the iPhone 4S one. Noteworthy, the back shell of the forthcoming iPhone is identical to a part seen in previously leaked photos.
WWDC Banners Ever For The Last 10 Years [Photos]
Every year thousands of Apple developers flock to San Francisco to attend Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference to be educated in all things Apple. Over the past decade the conference has undergone some big changes as Apple has introduced products like the iPhone, Mac Pro, Intel Processors, Mac OS X operating systems, and much more. An event that used to be lightly attended has now become the most popular developers conference in the world and sold out within 2 hours this years.
Here’s a look at the banner images of WWDC over the past 10 years.
2002
Apple announced OS X 10. 2 (Jaguar), QuickTime 6, and held a mock funeral for OS 9 to tell developers there would be no more Mac OS 9 development.
![Every WWDC Banner Ever For The Last 10 Years [Gallery]](http://cultofmac.cultofmaccom.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/developers.jpg "developers")
Google Introduces New 3D Features For Google Earth
In a today’s press conference, Google introduced “the next dimensions” of its Google Maps. The presentation included a lot of history of the Google Maps, Earth and Street View and a peek at what is expected. The announcements are particularly important given the rumors that Apple is going to replace Google Maps with its own maps application in iOS.
Step-by-step Tutorial: How to Untether Jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Using RedSn0w 0.9.12 (Windows) [iOS 5.1.1]
This is step-by-step instructions on how to perform untethered jailbreak of iOS 5.1.1 firmware using Absinthe 2.0 for Windows.
This tutorial works for:
- New iPad 3 (WiFi / CDMA / GSM)
- iPad 2 (WiFi / CDMA / GSM)
- iPad 1
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4 (GSM), iPhone 4 (CDMA)
- iPhone 3GS
- iPod Touch 4G
- iPod Touch 3G
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Sn0wBreeze 2.9.6 released: added Apple TV 2G iOS 5.0.2 9B830 support
iH8Sn0w released Sn0wBreeze 2.9.6. What's new:
- Added 5.0.2/9B830 Apple TV 2 untether payload. (Thanks @planetbeing & @nitoTV)
- Apple TV 2 users can now resize their root partition.
Sn0wbreeze can be used to create a custom firmware with jailbreak and preserve iPhone modem (baseband) version for unlock.
Sn0wbreeze 2.9.6 supports iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G and Apple TV 2G. It does not work with A5 devices, like iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPhone 4S.
You can download Sn0wBreeze 2.9.6 from here.
Our step-by-step tutorials for Sn0wBreeze 2.9.6 are available here:
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FireCore Updates Seas0nPass to Untether Jailbreak AppleTV 2G on iOS 5.0.2
FireCore has announced an update to Seas0nPass to jailbreak the new iOS 5.0.2 firmware for the Apple TV 2.
Seas0nPass updated for Apple TV 5.0.2. Still untethered. http://seas0npass.com
You can find step-by-step instructions on how to jailbreak Apple TV 2G with Seas0nPass here (Windows, Mac OS).
Mac Pro to Finally See Updates Next Week
An inventory check of Apple's online store reveals that the basic Quad-Core Mac Pro model isn’t any more available for in-store pickup, meaning that the computers are either sold out or Apple is preparing to introduce refreshed Mac Pros, probably, at the next week WWDC.
Apple TV Firmware updated to 5.0.2 (9B830) for 720p and 1080p models
Apple released new iOS firmware for Apple TV 2G and latest Apple TV 3G. The build number is 9B830 and the firmware can be installed via Software Update or by direct download:
- Apple TV 2G
- Apple TV 3G
We don't see any new features or apps in new 5.0.2 firmware. It is unclear what's new there.
Apple's next iPhone 5 may sport HD-capable front camera
KGI analyst Mingchi Kuo said in a note to investors earlier this week that Apple's sixth-generation iPhone could include a front-facing camera capable of HD resolution. He also believes that Apple could employ a flip-chip (FC) solution for the front-facing camera on the upcoming iPhone so that the camera’s position would be moved to the middle.
Step-by-step Tutorial: How to Untether Jailbreak Apple TV 2G Using Seas0nPass (Windows / Mac OS) [iOS 5.1.1]
Using this tutorial you will be able to untether jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 (5.0 9B206f and 5.0.2 9B830) running on Apple TV 2G. This tutorial uses Seas0nPass for Mac OS X or Windows.
UPDATE: Please, consider reading our Jailbreak & Unlock FAQ, especially if you have questions or troubles.
Step one
- Make sure you're running the latest version of iTunes.
- Download Seas0nPass: |
- A micro USB cable will be required to connect Apple TV 2G to computer.
- Disconnect all iPods, iPhones, and iPads from the computer before running Seas0nPass.
Apple Replacing Google Maps On iOS With Its Own Solution Later This Year
You’ve obviously heard that Apple is going to refresh its Maps application in the forthcoming iOS6 and move away from Google Maps that Apple has used since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, replacing it by the company’s own service.
The Wall Street Journal chronicles the last five years that have saw Google and Apple going from best of corporate friends to sworn enemies spending a great deal of time disparaging each other in courts. The latest confrontation seems to be closely connected with Maps.
Apple To Update Almost Entire Mac Lineup At WWDC
According to 9to5Mac, Apple is going to update “at least four” out of company’s five Mac lines at Worldwide Developer Conference on June 11. Apple’s current Mac families are MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro and Mac mini. The most likely candidate for an update is the MacBook Pro that has been reported by multiple sources to be adopting a slimmer form factor with the upgrade.
Siri Reportedly Coming to iPad with iOS 6
9to5Mac reports that one of the features in forthcoming iOS 6 is Siri version for the iPad. Currently Apple’s voice assistant is supported only by the iPhone 4S. As for the new iPad, the device has dictation with voice recognition, but not seeing the inclusion of full Siri support at its launch earlier this year.
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Several Features From OS X Mountain Lion Are Coming To iOS 6
Along with several features found in iOS 5, Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion also includes some features that will appear in the upcoming iOS 6. 9to5mac’s sources, iOS 6 will have Mail VIPs, iCloud Tabs support and a Notification Center enhancement.