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• An iPhone 3GS just randomly exploded in China
• Logitech’s PowerShell: Is this iOS 7 gaming controller any better than the Moga Ace Power?
• Google Maps SDK for iOS 1.6 brings support for Apple’s 64-bit A7 Chip and more
• Stock trader sentenced to 30 months in prison for failed Apple stock scheme
• Xbox One SmartGlass app makes its official debut in the iOS App Store
• Apple faces class action lawsuit over the poor performance of iOS Maps app
• Jury begins deliberating over damages in Apple v. Samsung legal battle
• Search filters coming soon to Twitter’s official iOS app (updated: available now)
• Apple’s Arizona sapphire plant clears final regulatory hurdle for tax break
• You can now ask Siri for lyrics to your favorite songs

An iPhone 3GS just randomly exploded in China Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:40 AM PST A man in Beijing named Ma recently had quite a scare in his home. An iPhone 3GS, which he purchased in 2009, spontaneously exploded while resting on his bedside table. According to him, he’s also an iPhone 4 owner, but recently took his old iPhone 3GS from out of a drawer because he wanted to use it for a second phone line. He charged the phone, as one would normally do, and BOOM, it just melted. Continue reading →

Logitech’s PowerShell: Is this iOS 7 gaming controller any better than the Moga Ace Power? Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:10 AM PST Of the many new features in iOS 7, one of the most hyped has been support for game controllers. Yesterday, we shared a review of the first of such controllers to hit the market, the Moga Ace Power. According to TouchArcade, the $100 price tag is far too high, the build quality wasn’t up to snuff, and sadly, not a lot of games take advantage of the controller. Continue reading →

Google Maps SDK for iOS 1.6 brings support for Apple’s 64-bit A7 Chip and more Posted: 19 Nov 2013 07:56 PM PST Google has released a major update for its Google Maps SDK for iOS. Google Maps SDK for iOS 1.6 now includes support for Apple’s new 64-bit A7 chip, that has been used in iPhone 5s, iPad Air and Retina iPad mini. Continue reading →

Stock trader sentenced to 30 months in prison for failed Apple stock scheme Posted: 19 Nov 2013 07:09 PM PST Stock trader David Miller, formerly of Rochdale Securities, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a failed stock trade that cost him his reputation and put the stock brokerage where he worked out of business. Continue reading →

Xbox One SmartGlass app makes its official debut in the iOS App Store Posted: 19 Nov 2013 04:51 PM PST The next generation console wars have begun. Hot on the heels of the Playstation 4 launch and right before the official retail launch of the Xbox One, Microsoft has seeded the companion Xbox One SmartGlass app in the iOS App Store. Continue reading →

Apple faces class action lawsuit over the poor performance of iOS Maps app Posted: 19 Nov 2013 04:22 PM PST Apple is facing a class action suit over the poor performance of its iOS Maps app that debuted in iOS 6. The suit was filed late last week by Nancy Romine Minkler with class action status that extends to other iOS device owners. It was filed in the San Jose office of  California’s Northern District Court. Continue reading →

Jury begins deliberating over damages in Apple v. Samsung legal battle Posted: 19 Nov 2013 03:04 PM PST A California jury will now decide how much Samsung should pay Apple for infringing upon the Cupertino company’s patents. Apple is asking for $380 million, while Samsung believes it owes Apple only $52 million. Continue reading →

Search filters coming soon to Twitter’s official iOS app (updated: available now) Posted: 19 Nov 2013 02:44 PM PST Twitter is updating its iOS app, adding an improved search feature that’ll make it easier for users for find the tweets and the people they are seeking. It also improved the discovery part of the app by adding a new list of trending local and TV-related topics. Continue reading →

Apple’s Arizona sapphire plant clears final regulatory hurdle for tax break Posted: 19 Nov 2013 01:34 PM PST Apple is gearing up to manufacture sapphire in a newly purchased facility in Mesa, Arizona. The Cupertino company reportedly cleared all the government hurdles necessary to receive a tax break and move forward with the deal. Continue reading →

You can now ask Siri for lyrics to your favorite songs Posted: 19 Nov 2013 12:22 PM PST Wolfram Alpha recently announced the addition of song lyrics to its powerful search engine, and Siri, piggybacking on the service, can now show you lyrics for your favorite songs in addition to the all the other cool things it can do. Continue reading →

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