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The iWatch Easter Egg Hidden In Latest iPhone Commercial

Jordan Crosby — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:29 +0000

Just to clear up some rumours which are doing the rounds around the blogosphere, the smart watch you can see in the recently released "Music Every Day" commercial is not the iWatch. The watch with the large display can be seen around 30 seconds in to the ad. Apple has never announced or given a sneak peak at a product in any of its commercials before and I don't believe they are going to any time soon. Apple will be well aware of all the current rumours and speculation around the iWatch and this will most likely be Apple just adding fuel to the flames.

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Apple Releases iPhone ‘Music Every Day’ Commercial

Jordan Crosby — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:22:47 +0000

Apple has just uploaded a new iPhone 5 commercial to their YouTube channel. The new ad is called 'Music Every Day' and comes just weeks after they released 'Photos Every Day'. The new commercial focuses on when and were people consume their music using an iPhone. What is next 'Gaming Every Day' ?

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Instagram Deleting Accounts After ‘violation of terms’

Jordan Crosby — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:59:58 +0000

If you have been active on either Twitter or Instagram over the last couple of hours you will have most likely seen the reports of Instagram deleting thousands of accounts due to violation of Instagram's terms of service.

No Instagram really is deleting accounts. Already seeing it — LaSara (@MixedDestiny) May 24, 2013

Rumours have spread on social networking sites reporting that the accounts which are being shut down are them of those who do not use the in app camera feature to take their Instagram pictures, this seems very unlikely as the app even offers a feature to import other pictures you have taken else were. This most likely just started out as cleaning up spam and fake followers but with all these reports it seems something went wrong somewhere. Apple Fan Site has contacted Instagram's PR for a comment on the situation. If you Instagram account has been deleted please get in touch Tips@AppleFanSite.com or on Twitter @AppleFanSite

.@applefansite Just read your post about #instagram. My accnt got deleted randomly, and I do NOT post anything crazy either. — King Sinclair (@Ajay_InFlight) May 24, 2013

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Apple Confirms WWDC Keynote To Take Place Monday, June 10th

Jordan Crosby — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:09:29 +0000

Apple has today confirmed that the famous WWDC keynote will take place on June 10th as previously expected. This is standard for Apple to kick of the conference with keynote so the developers have the rest of the week to ask Apple employes questions about the new software and how it may affect their apps. Apple has already said that it will be debuting the new versions of iOS which is believed to be iOS 7 and also Mac OS X 10.9 at this years developers conference. Tickets for WWDC 2013 sold out in less than 90 seconds but don't worry Apple Fan Site will have live coverage of the event, here.

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Windows 8 Commercial Gets Aggressive Against The iPad

Jordan Crosby — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:47:56 +0000

Microsoft has just released/uploaded their latest commercial for Windows 8 tablets and they certainly don't hold back when pointing out the flaws on Apple's iPad. The ads gives of the impression that the Windows 8 tablet is a more valuable product as well as being better for productivity. The commercial is produced is a very similar way to Apples iPad & iPad mini commercial which ran at the end of last year.

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Case Manufactures OtterBox & LifeProof Reach A Deal

Jordan Crosby — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:31:54 +0000

At todays CTIA conference, popular case manufacture OtterBox announced it has closed the deal to acquire Lifeproof who manufacture waterproof, shock proof, dust proof and snow proof cases. OtterBox currently hold 23% of the case market and is currently just below $1 billion in yearly sales. The company manufactures cases for a the majority of mobile handsets and tablets on the market.

OtterBox employs approximately 650 people worldwide. LifeProof employed approximately 250 people, who are now members of the OtterBox family and will remain in their San Diego location for the foreseeable future.

During the question and answer session at todays CTIA both companies revealed that the acquisition had taken around 120 days to complete. Full Press Release Below:

Much like OtterBox, LifeProof is a rapidly growing, multi-million dollar business with a strong global brand, comprehensive product offering, impressive intellectual property and thriving company culture. Over the next 30 days, OtterBox will begin incorporating the LifeProof brand into the OtterBox family. More information about product availability and alignment will be determined at the completion of the integration. “The joining of OtterBox and LifeProof is a way to combine two great brands and provide customers with even more great products, services and choices for smartphone accessories,” OtterBox CEO Brian Thomas said. “Both companies are successful because we foster an environment where everyone takes pride in being part of a culture that knows how to identify opportunities and grow them quickly. Our goal in this acquisition is to create more value for our customers than we ever could have generated while operating individually.” A key driver for the acquisition is about creating customers who are passionate about the OtterBox brand. “Our strategy is to utilize our combined brand momentum, and world-class talent to create a great customer experience that generates OtterBox brand ambassadors for life,” Thomas said. “Our customers and our employees are the ones who have the passion for the brand that allows us to succeed. This passionate spirit motivates us to build better teams, better companies and ultimately, better communities. At the end of the day, that is our goal.” OtterBox employs approximately 650 people worldwide. LifeProof employed approximately 250 people, who are now members of the OtterBox family and will remain in their San Diego location for the foreseeable future. OtterBox has been a family-owned business since 1998. The financial details and terms of the agreement are confidential.

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iOS Notifications Now Available On Google Glass

Jordan Crosby — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:14:24 +0000

@b3ll otherwise know as Adam Bell a popular developer is the the first developer to figure out a way to receive all your iOS notifications on Google Glass. The Jailbreak tweak is still in its very early stages of development but the video show the idea working very well. The tweak is currently only available for iPhones, iPads and iPod touches due to it requiring some changes to be made to the core of iOS. The hack routes all notifications from your iOS device such as iMessage, Instagram and Twitter and displays them on your Glass. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="15705,15707,15706,15708"] Google does plan on releasing an iOS version of the MyGlass app but we have no time frame for release meaning that this is the best solution as of now. Bell has said that he plans to upload the tweak to GitHub with in the next couple of days and has plans to develop the hack in to a fully developed Cydia tweak.

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iOS 7 Safari Concept Video

Jordan Crosby — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:24:25 +0000

A new iOS 7 concept video seems to be appearing everyday of the week at the moment leading up to WWDC 2013. The latest is a video concept showing what the new Safari in iOS 7 could look like. Artists—Tim Nikischin and Marc Philip Haesen created the video after they wanted to re-imagine Safari. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="15691,15685,15690,15689"] Apple is expected to show the next generation of iOS at their World Wide Developers Conference which takes place 10th-14th June also Apple is also set to show off Mac OS X 10.9.

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Spigen Linear Blitz Case for iPhone 5

Derek DeLaCruz — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:51:18 +0000

There are so many cases to choose from. You have everything from generic to premium cases that come in different sizes and offerings of protection. Many sacrifice phone design for maximum protection while others keep it minimalistic. Today I am going to show you the Spigen Linear Blitz case for the iPhone 5 in action and my experience with it the last couple of weeks. The Linear Blitz caught my eye from the beginning, it had the premium look & feel. It was one of the first cases that looked as good as the iPhone 5 hardware that I have seen so far. The materials used are just a great. The back panel is 100% aluminum while the frame is made of polycarbonate (plastic) material with a metallic finish. The case assembly caught me off guard as it was the first of its kind that I have seen. This case is a three piece case: aluminum back panel, large/upper frame piece, and small/lower frame piece that fit together perfectly. The aluminum back panel is pleasant on the eyes with its brushed metal design available in many colors. The assembly of the case make it easy to apply & minimize possible damage when disassembling. What makes this case even better is that the parts are interchangeable if you want to change up the color combinations. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="15436,15437,15438,15439,15440,15441,15442,15443"] The cutouts are perfectly aligned allowing for easy access and zero obstructions. Spigen did a great job with the diamond cut around the camera that makes it look great without having to worry about camera issues. The cutout for the mute switch is perfect but the thickness prevent for easy switching. Cutouts for the charging port & headphone jack are as expected allowing the use of different size headphones. I did find some issues charging with 3^rd party charging cables since some make theirs thicker than others. There is a grid cutout for the speakers providing protection but allows quality sound to still permeate. The physical buttons are protected by plastic that has a system that allows for easy push actions that is very responsive. The plastic is simple and durable unfortunately does not have a metal finish. Overall I am very happy with the covered physical buttons because they are not difficult to use, in fact, they make it easier. The length the iPhone 5 has made it difficult to hold but the added width from the case has actually helped a lot. The curvature of the case towards the front of the screen looks amazing. It really keeps true to the iPhone 5 design giving it an elegant look. There is enough thickness on the screen that creates a barrier when placed screen first on a a smooth surface. Early reports & reviews indicated that the case caused Wi-Fi connectivity reduction. Since then the issue was addressed by Spigen. I've had zero issues with reduced Wi-Fi connectivity when using this case. Overall it has been an amazing experience since the Linear Blitz case provides great protection, keeps the iPhone look great, and is a premium product. The aluminum does get a bit slippery when my hand sweats luckily it is easy to clean. Everything about the Linear case by Spigen screams premium & high quality. There are a handful of cases that I believe are worth the retail price. I believe the Linear case has joined that list. The Linear Blitz come in Metal Slate, Metal Red, and Satin Silver all of which look great but the one you see right now is the Metal Slate. Retail price for the Linear Blitz case goes for $31.99 through Spigen.com & Amazon.

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ZeroChroma Cases for iPhone 5 (VarioProtect & VarioClear)

Derek DeLaCruz — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:18:40 +0000

I came across Zerochroma by word of mouth from a couple of colleagues. I knew I had to check them out since the only time accessories come up in our conversations is if they are really good or really bad. Luckily for me I heard great things about Zerochroma. They seem to specialize in iOS devices providing their Vario series of cases for the iPad & iPhone. What really makes these Vario cases so special in my opinion is there theater-stand. Let's take a closer look. Today I have for you both of Zerochroma cases that they offer for the iPhone 5. The cases include the Varioclear & Varioprotect both of which are nearly identical but yet offer a different view. As stated below these cases are very similar. They both fit the iPhone 5 perfectly. The cutouts for the camera & ports are spot on with the same size and shapes. I have no issues with either device plugging in my headphones or using the OEM charging cables. I did however have some issues with some 3^rd party cables that are thicker. Still no obstructions or difficulty accessing the mute switch or ports. The physical buttons are covered by a layer of TPU which with time will loosen up making them easier to activate. By design both curved back (due to theater stand) grip indentions making it easier to hold your iPhone 5. What I found very handy was the indention on the back where the Apple logo is located. It perfectly located to rest your finger while holding your device with one hand. Lastly, both have a theater-stand & are wrist strap ready. These theater-stand's are simply genius and very useful. I have seen my fair share of kickstands but nothing like this. This kickstand allows you to set your device is many different angles for the best viewing experience. The theater-stand is the primary reason the cases are thick & cause the lump on the back. It is noticeable but I found the mold to fit nicely in the hands. This kickstand rotates 360 degrees with ll locking angles providing viewing angles on any side of your iPhone. Whether you want it in landscape or portait, nearly laying down or standing up this theater-stand can do it all. I find it easy to pull out, put away, and rotate the theater-stand making it delight to use. VarioProtect: Now there are differences between both cases. The Varioprotect is a solid TPU case that provides total protection and has a solid backing. The finishing on the back is easier to grip and looks much better in my opinion. I had no issues with scratches as them seem to rub off easily. Inside you will find a black cloth material to help protect against scratches which is nice to have. Of the two this is my favorite even though they are nearly identical. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="15451,15452,15453,15454,15455,15456,15457,15458"] VarioClear: The major difference with this case is clearly the clear back. Zerochroma uses a transparent back that is hard plastic. I enjoyed being able to show off the back of my iPhone with a case on it. However, as great as it is with protecting against scratches they are not as easy to remove. You can easily see “damage” that resides after a scratch occurs. Plus, the clear glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet. I did however find the VarioClear to be tougher & not as easily to bend. The VarioClear really shows off the theater-stand and how it works, it is simply awesome. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="15466,15465,15464,15463,15462,15461,15460,15459,15458,15457,15456,15455,15454,15453,15452,15451"] I found both cases to be quite pleasant. They are both very functional and provide great protection. Choosing between both of these basically comes down to personal preference in terms of colors & clear or solid back. I prefer the solid back as it looks better longer and the color really pops. You can find the VarioClear & VarioProtect for $44.99 & $39.95; respectively through Zerochroma.com or at the Apple Store.

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