Following Scott Forstall’s departure at Apple last October, and the executive shuffle that took place at the company as a result, Apple design guru Jony Ive took on s greater role at the company as the new VP of Human Interface – and as many noted, that meant Jony Ive would be more involved with the design of iOS and other Apple platforms. Speculation quickly led many to believe that future versions of iOS could drop the skeumorphic design elements that Forstall seemed so fond of, in favor of Ive’s preference towards cleaner, flatter designs.
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Microsoft Bribes Developers With $100 for Each Windows 8 App They Submit
It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Windows 8 platform, including Windows 8 for the desktop, Windows RT, and Windows Phone 8, aren’t exactly off to a booming start – but Microsoft hopes that a little bribery might change all that! The company is now offering developers a $100 incentive for each app they submit to their app market. It’s a bit of an odd strategy – while a $100 incentive might encourage developers to submit quick, simple apps, such as “eBooks as apps,” flashlight utilities, or other apps that can be cracked out in a few hours, it’s unlikely to draw attention from major developers, or developers working on more complex or more significant apps
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Apple’s Podcasts Updated With Custom Stations, Design Improvements, iCloud Sync, and More
Apple released a major update today for their Podcasts app for iOS, adding a number of features, including iCloud sync, the ability to create custom stations and On-The-Go playlists, and significant design improvements within several portions of the app. From the App Store:
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iPhone 5S to Feature Upgraded Camera & Processor – Retail Shipments Set to Begin in Q3
Apple’s next-gen ’iPhone 5S ‘ has been the subject of a heap of recent rumors and speculation – but there haven’t been many specific claims about exactly when it will launch, or when components and finished devices might begin shipping. A new report from DigiTimes , however, claims that components for the device will begin shipping in May, ahead of a Q3 2013 public launch.
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Apple Finally Adds Two-Step Verification for Apple ID and iCloud Logins
Apple’s iCloud and Apple ID security has been behind for a long time – but today, Apple has finally decided to beef up their security by adding the option for two-step verification for iCloud and Apple ID logins. Two-step verification adds an additional security code on top of your password, which is required to log in and make changes to your account. The change was first reported by 9to5Mac
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Review: Hang W/ – A Social Video Experience Like No Other
In the past 5 years, the rise in mobile devices has lead to a huge growth in social media platforms for connecting with others in new ways.
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Review: Hang W/ for iOS – A Social Video Experience Like No Other
In the past 5 years, the rise in mobile devices has lead to a huge growth in social media platforms for connecting with others in new ways. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and hundreds more all offering a new or different way to let users share parts of their life with the world. Hang W/ blends all the best ingredients of other social networks, and presents it in a beautifully wrapped, feature packed shell.
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Review: Piikki – A Digital Expense Tracker for iOS
Tracking expenses is no longer just for the traveling businessman, people everywhere are starting to pay more attention to their finances, and what they are spending their money on. Budgeting and expense tracking can become overwhelming, especially when it comes to organizing
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GarageBand for iOS Updated with Audiobus Support, Bug Fixes, and More
Apple released a significant update today for their GarageBand app for iOS, fixing an issue connecting with certain 3rd-party audio devices, and adding full support for Audiobus – a unique system for routing audio between various apps and accessories.
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