Apple releases iOS 6.1.3, fixes passcode bypass, new Japan Maps, ruins jailbreak

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Software,

Apple has just released iOS 6.1.3 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update brings a fix for a security bug that allows the home screen passcode to be bypassed through Passbook, as well as major map improvements in the Japan region. Jailbreakers beware, though, as it seems that Apple has also closed the software loophole that allows for the untethered jailbreak of iOS 6 in this version. If you're ready to update, head to the Settings apps, and then go into General, and select Software Update--or, just connect your iOS device to your PC or Mac and fire up iTunes.

iCam video security app now supports 256-Bit AES encryption & iPhone 5

Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Utilities, App Updates, $4.99,

Video security surveillance app maker, SKJM, has updated its iCam app to version 2.2 and added some useful features. iCam now supports 256-Bit AES encryption, motion event image thumbnail gallery style, and supports the iPhone 5 4-inch display size. The update also includes various bug fixes and optimizations. I highly recommend this invaluable app. iCam has motion detection functionality sent via push notifiation alert with support for a bevy of third-party of security surveillance cameras. iCam is universal binary iOS app. Most notable feature: iCam for iPhone can support up to 12 simultaneous live video streams and the iPad up to 16. Don't don't have it? iCam is priced at $4.99 in the App Store.

What's New in Version 2.2

• Added support for 256-bit AES encryption.
• Added support for Motion Event Image Thumbnails.
• Added iPhone 5 screen size optimizations.
• Fixed various minor bugs.

Be sure to also update the iCamSource application running on your computer(s) to the latest version: http://skjm.com/icam/support.php

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Goophone i5S lavishly clones Apple’s iPhone 5

Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Google, Handhelds,

Ever heard of the new Goophone i5S? Well, it looks awfully like the iPhone 5, yet it runs Android and costs $149.99. Shameless? Nah, this is the only natural way to do a smartphone nowadays. Hopefully you have your sarcasm meter set to "On." Of course the Goophone doesn't doesn't run iOS natively. It's in fact Android but with an iOS skin. A welled deserved cease and desist is in order in 3…2…1.

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Watch Samsung’s weirdly theatrical Samsung Galaxy S 4 Event [Video]

Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Videos,

There's weird and then there's Samsung weird. Watch all the theatrics unfold as Samsung unveils its latest phone: the Samsung Galaxy S 4. The event took place in New York in grand broadway style motif at Radio City Music Hall. Full video after the break.

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Samsung Galaxy S 4: 5-inch 1080p display, 802.11ac, and much more

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Google, Handhelds,

Samsung made the Galaxy S 4 official at an event held at Radio City Music Hall. Led by JK Shin, head of Samsung mobile, the company showed off its new flagship smartphone--and it's exactly what we've already seen in the multiple leaks.

Front and center on the Galaxy S 4 is the 5-inch Super AMOLED 1080p display, using the new Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and sporting a whopping 441 pixels per inch. Stunning, to be sure. Additionally, this smartphone is the first to sport 802.11ac Wi-Fi support, the fastest you'll be able to find in any home at this point--also compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n as well, alongside Bluetooth 4.0. An IR blaster is included, similar to the one found on the HTC One, and you also get a removable 2,600 mAh battery. Other important specs include 2 GB of RAM, and the choice between 16, 32, and 64 GB of built-in storage. Naturally, the phone supports LTE.

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Netflix will stream House of Cards in 4K

Posted by John Kilhefner Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment,

Netflix's Neil Hunt wants to make 4K streaming a thing in your home. The Netflix exclusive House of Cards, headlined by Kevin Spacey, is the current target for 4K streaming, says Hunt. As it turns out, much of the series was shot in 4K.

"Our own original House of Cards was shot in 4K," Hunt said to The Verge. "It's being mastered in full HD, but the raw footage, or a good chunk of it, was shot in 4K, and we hope to have some House of Cards 4K encodes later this year." Hunt believes 4K "will likely be streamed first before it goes anywhere else," and he plans to deliver the ultra high definition format through Netflix within the next couple of years.

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Bing: We will be this sort of thread that runs through almost everything Microsoft is doing

Posted by John Kilhefner Categories: Corporate News, Internet, Microsoft, Video Games,

The future of search, according to Microsoft, is outside of the white search bar. "Now the way for human beings to express their interest or needs goes way beyond a browser search typing in keywords," said Microsoft's Bing chief, Qi Lu. "You can use voice to have a conversation, you can use gestures to express yourself."

Moving forward, Bing will fit into all of Microsoft's products, providing information access from physical objects to expand the context of its search.

"The battle between us and Google is going to be over who can build understanding more quickly to serve people in a much more anticipatory way," says Microsoft's Adam Sohn. "Google's going to understand every entity on the planet, we're gonna understand every entity on the planet, but the question will be what do you do with that information?"

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Purported Samsung Galaxy S IV videos leak ahead of tonight’s announcement

Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Rumors, Videos,

It appears that someone has been naughty and wants to spoil the party by uploading videos of the new Samsung Galaxy S IV smartphones before the launch tonight in New York City.

The first video highlights floating touch, which I presume allows the user to manipulate the screen without making physical contact. The feature was first introduced by Sony's Xperia Sola last year. Check out all four videos after the break.

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Apple releases OS X 10.8.3 to the public with Windows 8 support, Boot Camp updates, Safari update

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, PC / Laptop, Software,

After a super long beta period, Apple has finally released OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.3, making it the longest period between updates in OS X history, leapfrogging the 10.4.8 to 10.4.9 update. Apple has included a bunch of new functionality in this release, including Boot Camp support for 3TB hard drives and Windows 8, updated Safari, and more. Here is the rundown.

• The ability to redeem iTunes gift cards in the Mac App Store using your Mac's built-in camera
• Boot Camp support for installing Windows 8
• Boot Camp support for Macs with a 3TB hard drive
• A fix for an issue that may cause Logic Pro to become unresponsive when using certain plug-ins
• A fix for an issue that may cause audio to stutter on 2011 iMacs
• Includes Safari 6.0.3

Launch the Mac App Store to grab the update now!

Samsung Galaxy S IV images leak ahead of announcement

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Google, Handhelds, Rumors,

Samsung will be formally announcing and unveiling the Galaxy S IV later tonight, the follow-up to the massively popular Galaxy S III. As has pretty much become typical in the consumer electronics world, we are seeing info leaking all over the place. We already got teasers of the Galaxy S IV from Samsung, but here you can see the device in full view. We've got a couple more pictures after the break as well. Excited? Here are the specs:

• 1080p 4.99-inch screen
• 1.8GHz 8-core chip
• 2 GB RAM
• 16 GB storage
• MicroSD slot
• 2600mAh battery
• 7.7mm thick
• 138 grams

Also expect eye-tracking technology that will do things like scroll content for you automatically, and pause video if you happen to look away.

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