Software 
Downloads of ‘Jetpack Joyride’ top 13 million – USA Today
The addictive Apple iOS title Jetpack Joyride has topped 13 million downloads since launching last fall, says developers Halfbrick. The game — created by the same studio that worked on the equally popular Fruit Ninja– features hero Barry Steakfries as … Continue reading
Apple doesn’t enforce its own Address Book policy – ZDNet
Summary: Developers get free access to your iOS address book because Apple turns a blind eye to it and doesn’t enforce its own TOS. Kik Messenger did it. Dragon Dictation did it. Path did it. Why? Because Apple turns a … Continue reading
iPad 2, Kindle Fire and Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime: How Do They Stack up? – International Business Times
Battery: Apple claims that iPad 2 offers about 10 hours of battery … The camera boasts of features like back-illuminated CMOS sensor and large aperture design. Pricing: iPad 2 ranges between $499 and $899 while Kindle Fire comes at the … Continue reading
Cloud Storage Gets New Player: Google Drive – CRN
Google is lacing up its gloves and stepping into the cloud storage ring with its own cloud storage locker service called Google Drive to rival the widely popular Dropbox and Apple iCloud. Google Drive is expected to launch within the … Continue reading
Apple exploring 3D frame-of-reference iOS interface based on eye, light location – Apple Insider
Apple has shown interest in creating a unique user interface for iOS, allowing new features like dynamic shadows based on the angle of light hitting an iPhone screen. Apple’s concept was revealed this week in a new patent application discovered … Continue reading
Apple iPad 3 due first week of March: report – YAHOO!
Adding credence to the early March announcement, CNet reports that an updated version of iOS 5 (v. 5.1) will arrive on March 9, which would line up nicely with the iPad 3 announcement. Apple has, of course, declined to comment … Continue reading
Apple’s Failure Lets Developers Steal Your Address Book – Gizmodo Australia
There are two major questions to ask about this behaviour: First, why does Apple allow iOS apps to access a user’s entire address book, at any time, without permission? Even Android requires that apps ask for explicit permission to access … Continue reading
iOS 5.1 update could start rolling out from March 9 – MSN India
According to the profiles sent out by Apple to the carriers, the iOS 5.1 update will begin rolling out from March 9 iOS updates do not happen frequently and that is my only gripe with the OS, but we all … Continue reading
Apple will reportedly unveil iPad 3 in early March – CNET News
Revised Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 cleared for sale in Germany Apple’s iOS 5.1 update rumored to launch March 9 A quad-core iPad 3? Not so fast Plenty of new phones could land in Barcelona But the company faces even more … Continue reading
Fix home button delays on iOS devices – CNet
The home button on Apple’s iOS devices not only brings you to the home screen to see your apps, but is also used to bring up the multitasking menu and wake the device from sleep, which makes it one of … Continue reading
