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Apple’s iOS 5 boosts Twitter signups 25%, Wolfram Alpha searches by 20x – Apple Insider
Apple’s release of iOS 5 for both new devices and iPhones dating back to 2009 has had a significant impact on its integration partners, with Twitter noting a 25 percent increase in new accounts and Wolfram Alpha stating that Siri … Continue reading
Spotify Radio Adds Unlimited Stations and Skips
Spotify has completely overhauled Spotify Radio, adding unlimited stations, unlimited skips and a new recommendation engine. You can now create an unlimited number of stations by choosing a track, artist or a genre. The new recommendation engine should be better … Continue reading
Apple releases top apps, music, movies of 2011 – Xinhua News Agency
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Apple on Thursday released iTunes Rewind 2011 and App Store Rewind 2011, its annual lists of top selling music, TV shows, movies and apps for the year. Apple picks Instagram as “iPhone App of … Continue reading
Facebook Timeline: The Complete Guide
Facebook Timeline has been on the back burner for months now, after it was first announced at the company’s f8 conference in September. Despite much delay, it is finally rolling out to the public, starting with New Zealand. That means … Continue reading
Quick PSA: MacBook Air For $699? Don’t Fall For it
Apple has just reduced the price of the lowest tier of refurbished MacBook Air to $699 — I’ve just seen it pop up on a couple news sites. One would think that the option of getting for such a low … Continue reading
Microsoft launches Xbox Live app for iPhone, iPad – CNN
(WIRED)– Microsoft released an Xbox Live app for iOS devices on Wednesday, bringing features of Microsoft’s gaming service to Apple devices for the first time. My Xbox Live lets users edit their 3-D avatars, chat with Xbox Live friends and … Continue reading
What Would You Call the iPad in China? [POLL]
Apple just lost a big trademark case in China over the iPad name. Another company, Taiwan-based Proview Technology, possesses the rights to the name, a Chinese court ruled. Even though Apple had previously bought the trademark rights from Proview, the … Continue reading
AT&T: IPhone 4S Sales Fuel Record Smartphone Pace – Investors Business Daily
The loss of its exclusive contract to sell the Apple (AAPL) iPhone apparently has not been the detriment to AT&T that many expected. On Wednesday, AT&T (T) said it expects the fourth quarter to be its strongest smartphone sales quarter … Continue reading
Apple Job Postings Hint at Upcoming Siri Development – Wired News
Apple blog 9to5Mac discovered the new job postings. One is for an iOS Software Engineer, while the other for a Senior iOS Software Engineer. Both positions are with the Siri team and specifically mention that new hires would be working … Continue reading
Autism and the holidays: How to afford an iPad – San Francisco Gate
In my experience, the Christmas and holiday wish lists of children on the autism spectrum are eclectic (to say the least). Some of the items on Matthew’s lists over the years have included a drain, a shopping cart, and a … Continue reading
