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• Verizon tempting those thinking of switching to a smartphone with a $99 iPhone 5
• Google previews next version of Google Maps for mobile, coming with iPad support later this summer
• Apple’s App Store Hits 50 Billion App Downloads
• Google launches iOS app for ‘Hangouts’, its new unified messaging platform
• Google launches Google Play Music “All Access” subscription service, priced $9.99 per month
• Backup critical data with Stellar Drive Clone [Deals Hub]
• Pocket Casts podcast client for iOS [Review]
• Asphalt 7: Heat is free “App of the Week”
• Apple hit by class action lawsuit over faulty iPhone 4 power button

Verizon tempting those thinking of switching to a smartphone with a $99 iPhone 5 Posted: 16 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT There were rumors earlier this month that said Verizon was going to start selling the iPhone 5 for $99, a full $100 cheaper than Apple’s suggested retail price. Technically, the rumor turns out to be true, but not really. According to Gotta Be Mobile, who spoke to Verizon, America’s largest wireless operator is currently targeting the $99 iPhone 5 at people who are currently on Verizon, but who don’t have a smartphone. In other words, if you already have the iPhone 4S, you’re probably not going to see this promotion. Continue reading →

Google previews next version of Google Maps for mobile, coming with iPad support later this summer Posted: 15 May 2013 07:48 PM PDT Google gave a sneak preview of the next major version of Google Maps  on iOS and Android at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco earlier today. Continue reading →

Apple’s App Store Hits 50 Billion App Downloads Posted: 15 May 2013 05:42 PM PDT Apple has just hit the 50 billion app downloads milestone. Apple had launched the 50 Billion App Downloads Countdown promotion to celebrate the milestone couple of weeks back.  Continue reading →

Google launches iOS app for ‘Hangouts’, its new unified messaging platform Posted: 15 May 2013 11:54 AM PDT Google finally announced the unification of its communication services at the I/O keynote in San Francisco today. Communication services, earlier spread across Gmail, Google+ and Google talk, will now we be available as “Hangouts” on iOS, Android, Chrome, Gmail and Google+. Continue reading →

Google launches Google Play Music “All Access” subscription service, priced $9.99 per month Posted: 15 May 2013 11:21 AM PDT At the Google I/O keynote today, Google announced the launch of its music subscription service called Google Play Music All Access. The service gives you access to an expansive library of audio content that you can stream on demand for a monthly price of $9.99. Continue reading →

Backup critical data with Stellar Drive Clone [Deals Hub] Posted: 15 May 2013 10:40 AM PDT Looking to backup your hard drive? Wish you could simply migrate all of your data over to another Mac? Or maybe you're looking to buy a new Mac and don't have an easy way to get all of your files and applications onto its hard drive. Now you can make all of these dreams come to reality with Stellar Drive Clone. With this fast, easy, and powerful Mac utility you'll be able to clone and restore all of the files on your hard drive so you can have your peace of mind at all times. And iPhone Hacks has it for only $19.99 – but only for a limited time. Continue reading →

Pocket Casts podcast client for iOS [Review] Posted: 15 May 2013 10:12 AM PDT Pocket Casts from Shift Jelly software received a huge update to its Android client recently, somewhat leaving its iOS counterpart behind. Can the good-old iOS version still meet your podcatching needs? We take a look at Pocket Casts for iOS to find out. Continue reading →

Asphalt 7: Heat is free “App of the Week” Posted: 15 May 2013 08:56 AM PDT In case you missed it, Gameloft’s Asphalt 7: Heat, the popular racing game is now available for free in the App Store as part of Apple’s “App of the week” promotion. Asphalt 7: Heat is usually available in the App Store for $0.99. Continue reading →

Apple hit by class action lawsuit over faulty iPhone 4 power button Posted: 15 May 2013 06:40 AM PDT A woman in Florida is suing Apple because her iPhone 4′s power button was defective. She is suing Apple for more than $5 million on behalf of iPhone 4 owners who have reported the defective power button ever since it was launched in 2010. Continue reading →

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