We continue to get information about iRadio, Apple’s rumored Pandora-like music streaming service. Yesterday, a report claimed that Apple may not be able to launch the service at the WWDC due to licensing issues with Sony Music, the world’s second largest music label. CNET reports that according to their sources, Apple’s iRadio deal with Sony has … Continue reading »
May
18
Style up your favourite tech gadgets with Slickwraps [Deals Hub]
Tired of the way your smartphone, tablet, computer, or other tech gadgets are looking these days? Now you can change it up with a stylish skin from Slickwraps. Slickwraps makes amazing skins for just about every tech gadget out there – including your iPhone and/or Android phone. And with this iPhone Hacks Deals offer, you … Continue reading »
May
18
How to use Siri to generate strong, unique passwords
Coming up with unique passwords all the time can be a struggle with you’re supposed to be doing a hundred and one other things. If only Siri, your in-phone digital assistant, could help. Fortunately, it can. As you may already know, Siri takes many of its answers from the Wolfram Alpha knowledge engine, and that … Continue reading »
May
17
Gameloft’s Gangstar Rio, N.O.V.A 3 and ZeptoLab’s Pudding Monsters currently free on App Store
Two popular iOS gaming titles by Gameloft, Gangstar Rio and N.O.V.A 3, and Pudding Monsters by ZeptoLab of Cut the Rope fame are currently free on the App Store. “N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance” is a sci-fi first person shooter game where your goal is to fight for mankind’s survival by fighting enemies on … Continue reading »
May
17
Apple may not be able to launch iRadio music streaming service due to licensing issues
Google just launched Google Play All Access music subscription service at the I/O conference earlier this week, and Apple’s widely expected to follow with the launch of the much rumoured “iRadio” streaming service in June at WWDC. However, Apple is finding it hard to convince music labels to agree to its unconventional licensing model, which could potentially … Continue reading »
May
17
Viber challenges Whatsapp and Skype [Review]
If you think Whatsapp is the only Internet based text messaging substitute you’d be wrong. Viber has been around for awhile now, and not only is Viber taking on Whatsapp’s Internet routed messages, but it’s taking on Skype too with free VoIP based voice calls. Most importantly it now offers a desktop client with free video calling. … Continue reading »
May
17
iTunes loophole lets users download new Daft Punk Album ‘Random Access Memories’ for free
Apple recently let iTunes users stream Daft Punk’s latest album Random Access Memories for free as a promotion leading to the album launch, scheduled for the 21st of this month. However folks at 9to5Mac have discovered that a glaring loophole in the way streaming is implemented, allows users download the entire 74-minute album for free. As … Continue reading »
May
17
Leawo Tunes Cleaner: Delete duplicate songs and repair your iTunes library [Deals Hub]
The iTunes library on your Mac can get a bit unwieldy at times, right? It can become disorganized, with duplicate tracks, multiple spellings for one artist, and a bunch of other oddities that can keep it from being in the best shape possible. There’s nothing worse than having to go through a messy iTunes library … Continue reading »
May
17
Pentagon grants security clearance to Apple’s iPhone and iPad
Few weeks back we told you that Apple’s iPhone and iPad and Samsung’s Android devices will be given security clearance by the Pentagon. Bloomberg now reports that Pentagon has given a security clearance for Apple’s iPhone and iPad for non-classified communications and widespread use by government agencies. The Pentagon has approved the use of iPhone and … Continue reading »
May
17
It’s official: The smartphone and tablet gaming market is bigger than dedicated mobile gaming
AllThingsD, citing a report published by IDC and App Annie, says that people are spending more money on games for their smartphones and tablets than are spending games on dedicated videogame consoles like the Nintendo DS or PlayStation Vita. This really shouldn’t come as a surprise to you. When I covered NVIDIA’s recent announcement that … Continue reading »