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• Apple rolls out Passbook-integrated gift card service to Canada, Italy, Australia and UK
• Knock: App lets you Unlock your Mac by knocking on your iPhone
• Everpix pulls its iPhone app as it shutters its photo storage service
• T-Mobile iPhone sales falter due to iPhone 5s supply constraints
• Nike+ FuelBand SE goes on sale early at Apple’s online store
• iTunes 11.1.3 lands with fix for equalizer problem, improved performance
• Apple releases report on government information requests
• iPhone 5s vs. Lumia 1020: Camera
• iPad Air costs $274 to build, 13 percent cheaper than iPad 3
• Google Search for iOS updated with handsfree voice search, reminders, notifications, and new cards

Apple rolls out Passbook-integrated gift card service to Canada, Italy, Australia and UK Posted: 05 Nov 2013 05:29 PM PST Last year, Apple added gift card purchases to its Apple Store app, but this convenient service was available only to US customers. This exclusivity has come to an end as a recent update to the Apple Store app added this gift card buying service to customers in the UK, Canada, Italy and Australia. Continue reading →

Knock: App lets you Unlock your Mac by knocking on your iPhone Posted: 05 Nov 2013 05:24 PM PST Knock is an interesting new app for iPhone. It allows you to unlock your Mac with your iPhone via Bluetooth, without the hassle of entering the password. Knock comes with a companion Mac app that pairs with the iOS app over Bluetooth, and allows you to unlock a Mac with two knocks at the back of the iPhone. Continue reading →

Everpix pulls its iPhone app as it shutters its photo storage service Posted: 05 Nov 2013 04:58 PM PST Everpix jumped into the photo sharing and storage market in 2011 and garnered a small, but enthusiastic group of satisfied users in just a few short years. Those users are now singing a sad song as  the company confirmed it was shutting down its service in the coming weeks. The service allowed users to upload their photos quickly and easily from their iPhone or mobile device. It also synced photos from third-party services like Facebook, Picasa, or Instagram. Continue reading →

T-Mobile iPhone sales falter due to iPhone 5s supply constraints Posted: 05 Nov 2013 03:59 PM PST On Tuesday, T-Mobile announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2013. The carrier added 648,000 net subscribers in the quarter and sold 5.6 million smartphones, which included sales through T-Mobile and its prepaid brand MetroPCS. Though it didn’t provide specific numbers, it’s is believed that the carrier sold about 540,000 iPhones in the quarter. Continue reading →

Nike+ FuelBand SE goes on sale early at Apple’s online store Posted: 05 Nov 2013 03:14 PM PST Nike introduced its FuelBand SE fitness tracker last month and announced the device would go on sale starting November 6th. Apple jumped the gun on Nike’s rollout and is now selling the wearable device on its website. You can order one for delivery in 1-3 days or reserve a unit for in-store pickup. Some customers report being able to stroll into a retail store and buy one on the spot. Continue reading →

iTunes 11.1.3 lands with fix for equalizer problem, improved performance Posted: 05 Nov 2013 01:49 PM PST Apple released iTunes 11.1.3 today, in an update that is a maintenance release that fixes a handful of issues with the app. The release is available to download on Apple’s website. You can also update it through the Mac App Store. Continue reading →

Apple releases report on government information requests Posted: 05 Nov 2013 01:24 PM PST Google, Yahoo and other technology companies have come forward with statements about government information requests. Now, it is Apple’s turn to disclose details about customer privacy, transparency and global information requests on it customers. Continue reading →

iPhone 5s vs. Lumia 1020: Camera Posted: 05 Nov 2013 12:56 PM PST One of the key features of the iPhone 5s is the upgraded camera system, including the new iSight camera lens with “five-element Apple-designed lens” that has a larger f/2.2 aperture. The folks at LaptopMag pitted the iPhone 5s’ improved iSight camera against the Nokia Lumia 1020′s 41MP camera, which has been dubbed by many as one of the best camera phones. Continue reading →

iPad Air costs $274 to build, 13 percent cheaper than iPad 3 Posted: 05 Nov 2013 11:27 AM PST Whenever Apple launches a new iOS device, it is always interesting to find out what's the bill of materials cost of Apple's new device. The folks at research firm IHS have torn down the iPad Air to conduct an analysis, and have concluded that it costs Apple between $274 and $361 to build the device, depending on the model. Continue reading →

Google Search for iOS updated with handsfree voice search, reminders, notifications, and new cards Posted: 05 Nov 2013 10:09 AM PST Google today released a major update to the Google Search app for iOS, adding a bunch of new functionality to Google Now, including the much-hyped “OK Google” handsfree voice search that was one of the main features of Google’s flagship phone Moto X. Continue reading →

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