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Facebook has kept itself rather busy in the last month or so with such tasks as going public and purchasing popular photo-sharing app Instagram, but that doesn't mean it stopped working on other projects in the meantime. This realization is apparent with the launch of Facebook Camera, a photo-centric application that chooses to remain separated from the company's general mobile representation. It's still connected with the social network, of course, but it brings a fresh user interface and some light Photoshop-esque features to the table: filters, cropping, zoom, twist and so on. We had the opportunity to grab the new app and take it for a spin on an iPhone, so check out the gallery and continue below for our first impressions.

Gallery: Facebook Camera hands-on

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Facebook Camera hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecamerafacebookfacebook cameraFacebookCamerafiltershands-oninstagramiosipadiphoneiphone 3gsiphone 4iphone 4sIphone3gsIphone4Iphone4sipod touchipod touch 4th generationIpodTouchIpodTouch4thGenerationmobilepostcrossphoto-sharingThu, 24 May 2012 17:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Max Payne to rampage on iOS April 12th, Android April 26th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/08/max-payne-coming-to-ios-april-12th-android-april-26th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/08/max-payne-coming-to-ios-april-12th-android-april-26th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/08/max-payne-coming-to-ios-april-12th-android-april-26th/#comments Max Payne to rampage on iOS April 12th, Android April 26th

Are you a smartphone user with an itchy trigger finger? Listen up. Rockstar Games has announced that the one and only Max Payne will begin terrorizing your iOS and Android devices in the very near future. The wares will be available for Apple-branded gear (iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S, along with the iPod touch 4 and all iPad iterations) on April 12th, and Google's implements two weeks later on the 26th. Max Payne Mobile is promising to deliver HD graphics, high resolution textures and exclusive content via the company's Social Club service to your miniaturized screen. Rockstar did not elaborate on which Android sets would be supported, but promised to publish a full list "in the coming weeks." Limber up those thumbs, charge up that handset and get ready to lay waste to... pretty much anything that moves.

Max Payne to rampage on iOS April 12th, Android April 26th originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

PSA: iPhone alarm clock not working again? Time to update originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alarm clockAlarmClockbugiosios 4.2.1Ios4.2.1iphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsiphone 4sIphone3gIphone3gsIphone4smobilepostmininew yearNewYearSun, 01 Jan 2012 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Spire installer brings Siri to any jailbroken iOS 5 device, legally -- proxy still required]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/spire-installer-brings-siri-to-any-jailbroken-ios-5-device/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/spire-installer-brings-siri-to-any-jailbroken-ios-5-device/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/spire-installer-brings-siri-to-any-jailbroken-ios-5-device/#comments A few months of work by iOS hackers Grant Paul (aka chpwn), Steven Troughton-Smith and Ryan Petrich has culminated in the release of Spire, a new installer that will easily set up Siri on your jailbroken iOS 5 device. While Apple has kept its little helper exclusively constrained to the iPhone 4S, it now runs on iPads, iPhone 4, iPod touches and the iPhone 3GS, and while that's been done before they claim the other new trick is that it's legal, avoiding the copyright infringement inherent in previous hacks. When installed it will initiate a 100MB download of Siri directly from Apple so watch your bandwidth limits, and also be prepared to set up your own proxy server with donated info from an iPhone 4S to hold the line between Apple's backend and yourself. It's available on Cydia now so if you've been waiting for a way to get this feature for yourself it's not far away, however Troughton-Smith tells 9to5 Mac that the next major step may not come until the iPhone 4S is jailbroken and they can avoid the proxy server issues altogether.

Spire installer brings Siri to any jailbroken iOS 5 device, legally -- proxy still required originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ultrasn0w bumped to version 1.2.5, now unlocking even more iOS 5.0.1 devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Domo]

iPhones, iPod Touches still on iOS 3.1.3 can't download new apps directly from the App Store originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Haseeb]

iOS 5.1 beta 2 out of the oven, ready for developer consumption originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After issuing a default judgment against Apple last month, Germany's Mannheim Regional Court has now granted a "preliminarily enforceable" injunction against Ireland-based Apple Sales International, on the grounds that its products may violate some of Motorola Mobility's patents. At issue is Motorola's European Patent 1010336 (B1), which covers a "method for performing a countdown function during a mobile-originated transfer for a packet radio system." According to Foss Patents, the court's injunction encompasses the iPhone (3G, 3GS and 4), iPad 3G and iPad2 3G. The ruling also states that Apple can avoid the injunction if it removes the patent-infringing elements from its devices, though it's more likely that Cupertino will appeal to the Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court, in the hopes of obtaining a stay. We've already reached out to Apple for comment, and will update this post as soon as we get more information.

Update: And as expected, Apple intends to appeal the ruling which, if enforced, would only apply to future shipments. So grab that existing stock while you can.

Motorola wins injunction against Apple Sales International in German patent dispute (update: Apple appeals) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Well, who didn't see this one coming? Nuance has pulled the rug out from under Siri0us, and the app has been yanked from Cydia while the developer searches for another speech recognition server. Happy hunting, dude.

Continue reading Jailbroken iOS 5 devices get Siri0us, tap into Nuance's dictation servers (video) (update)

Jailbroken iOS 5 devices get Siri0us, tap into Nuance's dictation servers (video) (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Iain]

Thanks to iOS 5, some users lose WiFi connectivity originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Get ready to fire up iTunes and plug in that iOS device, because Apple's just released iOS 5.0.1. The release notes are identical to the two beta releases, which include fixing bugs relating to battery life and document syncing, while also re-enabling app switching gestures that developers previously had access to on the original iPad. And for those down under, voice recognition has apparently been improved when dictating with an Aussie accent. Those not interested in the 790MB download from iTunes, can look for a 44.6MB delta -- including only the changes -- from their device Settings. You'll find photographic evidence of the latter after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading Apple releases iOS 5.0.1, fixes bugs plaguing battery life and document syncing

Apple releases iOS 5.0.1, fixes bugs plaguing battery life and document syncing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Still clutching that 3GS in a jealous rage over your iPhone 4 and 4S toting mates who've been hooking up with Siri? Qwell your anger, friends, as iOS 5's favorite sidekick has been successfully ported to a 3GS by the same hacking pros (Steven Troughton-Smith included) that got her going on the 4 and iPod touch. Not only does Siri work on the older model iPhone, but the device also is able to connect to Apple servers. Take look at the video to see the action for yourself as we wait for our 3G to help us find the best waffle in Kansas.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Siri ported to iPhone 3GS, likes to kick it old school originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you downloaded yesterdays iOS 5 beta you might want to check that iPhone / iPad / iPod touch for an OTA update. No word on what's new in 9A404 -- a mere two builds from yesterdays 9A402 -- but the updated build should still bring solace to those suffering from battery-drain issues. We're getting errors trying to download the developer notes, but we'll update if we find anything new or noteworthy.

[Thanks, Haseeb]

Apple seeds iOS 5.0.1 beta 2 to developers, beta 1 was so yesterday... originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Applebetadeveloper releaseDeveloperReleasedevelopersiOS 5iOS 5.0.1iOS 5.0.1 betaiOS betaIos5Ios5.0.1Ios5.0.1BetaIosBetaiPadiPad 2Ipad2iPhoneiPhone 3GSiPhone 4iPhone 4SIphone3gsIphone4Iphone4sminipostFri, 04 Nov 2011 14:06:00 EST<![CDATA[iOS 5.0.1 beta seeded to developers, battery life fixes and multitasking gestures in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/ios-5-0-1-seeded-to-developers-battery-life-fixes-and-multitask/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/ios-5-0-1-seeded-to-developers-battery-life-fixes-and-multitask/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/ios-5-0-1-seeded-to-developers-battery-life-fixes-and-multitask/#comments Well that didn't take long. After officially commenting on iOS 5's battery woes, Apple's gone and issued a beta of iOS 5.0.1 for developers to help fix the flaw. Per the changelog, build 9A402 fixes bugs relating to battery life and iCloud document syncing, improves voice recognition for Aussies and re-enables multitasking gestures on the original iPad. That last item is of particular interest to iPad devs, who had their ability to enable four-finger gestures unceremoniously yanked by Apple in iOS 5's final release. We welcome these goodies with open arms, but here's hoping universal Siri support comes in iOS 5.0.2.

Update: According to 9to5Mac, the iPad 2's Smart Cover passcode vulnerability has also been fixed.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

iOS 5.0.1 beta seeded to developers, battery life fixes and multitasking gestures in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The group has also done the same with the phone's mics (which they say samples data at a whopping 44,000 times per second vs. the accelerometer's 100), but note that it's a less likely option given the usual need for some form of user permission. Furthermore, they explained that the accelerometer data rate is already mighty slow, and if phone makers reduced it a bit more, spiPhone would have a hard time doin' its thing. The good news? Considering the strict circumstances needed, these researchers think there's a slim chance that this kind of malware could go into action easily. Looks like our iPhone and MacBook can still be close friends... For now. You'll find more details at the links below.

Georgia Tech spies on nearby keyboards with iPhone 4 accelerometer, creates spiPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • Motorola Xoom owners who swapped in their devices for one with LTE capability may have found an OTA enhancement waiting for them when the tablet arrived. It included a few minor changes, such as updates to Android Market and some additional browser security measures. The full changelog can be found at the link. [AndroidCentral]
  • The update to the Motorola Droid 2 Global was pulled last month due to an Exchange encryption issue, but we're hearing reports that it's once again resuming the rollout with that concern resolved. [Droid-Life]
  • Motorola's Photon 4G on Sprint is on the receiving end of a minor bug fix update, which includes video chat capability for Google Talk. [PhoneArena]
  • The good news for unlocked Dell Streak 7 users: the official update to Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) is now rolling out and you should see it over the course of the next couple weeks. the coming weeks. [Dell]
  • The bad news for T-Mobile Dell Streak 7 users: Honeycomb isn't coming to your tablet, for unknown reasons. [Android Community]
  • According to a tweet from LG, there's a small refresh in the works for the Optimus 7 which will finally enable WiFi tethering. [WPCentral]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • A new piece of firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S II was leaked via RootzWiki, and includes a few bug fixes. Sadly, it adds some bugs as well. [Android Community]
  • Samsung's officially released the kernel source for the Stratosphere, Transfix and Galaxy Y Pro. [Android Community]
  • And now for the best news for TouchPad owners: after several weeks of progress, it appears that CM7 is now ready to roll on the HP TouchPad. As always, download and install at your own risk -- we have a feeling this may be a bit more involved than your typical Android custom ROM. [Redmond Pie]
Other platforms
  • Redsn0w 0.9.9b5 is here, giving you the go-ahead to jailbreak iOS5. Up for the task? Head to the link for all of the details on how to make it so. [Redmond Pie]
  • Some Windows Phone users have noticed a few bugs popping into their updated devices ever since they received Mango. The main concerns seem to be found in the keyboard and live tiles, though the reported issues are much more numerous. Have you experienced any of these on the list at the link? [WMPowerUser]
Refreshes we covered this week

Refresh Resource: week of October 10, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No, your eyes don't deceive you -- Box is offering 50GBs of free storage inside its cloud for iOS users -- just like it did for TouchPad owners back in June. Anyone who downloads the latest version of Box's app for iPad and iPhone will receive their massive lot for data storage after registering a personal account (existing accounts can join in on the fun as well). To make better use of that extra space, Box will also be bumping upload capacity from 25MB to 100MB per file and baking in AirPlay support. Look, Box is obviously skitching on iCloud's tail, but it sure seems like a crazy good deal considering that space is yours "forever." The promotion will last for 50 days, officially starting at 12AM on October 14th -- although, we're already seeing the update on our end. Full details in the source link.

Box rides on iCloud's coattails, offers 50GB of free cloud storage to iOS users originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poll: Have you upgraded to iOS 5? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now well into its fifth year of life, iOS has always been known for its exceptional polish -- and also, its glaring feature holes. But, just like clockwork, each year since its 2007 debut, those shortcomings have been addressed one by one in a sweeping annual update. In 2008, the platform was opened up to developers giving us the App Store, 2009 saw the introduction of copy and paste -- which we'd argue is still the best implementation to date -- and last year "multitasking" finally made a presence. So what has Apple chosen to rectify in 2011? Well, for starters, notifications gets a complete overhaul with Notification Center, tethered syncing dies at the hands of iCloud and messaging gets a do-over with the birth of iMessage.

If you recall, we first got acquainted with iOS 5 in May after downloading the developer preview, but how does the final release stack up? And does it have the chops to compete with the latest from Mountain View and Redmond? After drudging through seven betas, we're ready to conquer all that the final release has to offer, so join us, if you would, past the break.

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iOS 5 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 4S iOS 5 iPod / Mac / other news

Apple's iPhone 4S, iOS 5 and iPod roundup: details, specs and release dates originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Once upon a time, the AppleCare Protection Plan was a service provided by Cupertino to extend out the life of your iPhone warranty for an extra year and enable Apple reps to help with additional customer service concerns. It still offers all of that, but now a Plus has been added to the title. The new plan was revealed as the cloak over the Apple Store lifted after today's keynote, with the boxes shipping out the same day as the iPhone 4S. What's so "plus" about it, you might ask? It's plus $30, for one, getting a price bump from $70 to $100. The good news, though, is that it also now offers two instances of protection from accidental damage... for a $49 fee each time. It's a fair deal less than shelling out full retail price for a fresh one, of course, but there doesn't appear to be any other new features beyond what we're already used to getting. Oh, except for "one more thing": whereas its predecessor could be obtained and activated anytime within the first twelve months of your purchase, it appears that AppleCare+ has to be bought at the same time as the valuable treasure it's protecting. We're still sifting through the fine print, so we'll holler if we come across any other changes. This raises the question: does the accidental damage handling justify the higher cost?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

AppleCare+ debuts for $99, offers to cover accidental damage in addition to the standard fare originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: According to the Apple Store, the iPhone 4 is also "coming soon" to Sprint.

Apple drops iPhone prices: 8GB 3GS free, iPhone 4 now $99 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung files French patent complaint against Apple, targets iPhone, iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whoa there, Apple, we know you're starting to feel pretty darn good about besting Nokia and Samsung for the title of world's largest smartphone manufacturer, but hold on for just one minute. Gartner has a different idea of how the numbers game really works, and its interpretation makes all the difference in determining who earns the title. Rather than measuring the number of units each manufacturer ships out to the distributors (as IDC, ABI Research and Strategy Analytics do), Gartner gauges its numbers by how many devices were actually sold to end users instead. Thus, Nokia still keeps its title -- for one more quarter, anyways. The firm is confident Espoo won't be the top smartphone contender for much longer, thanks to the company's grim Q3 outlook as it continues to await the transition to Windows Phone. But hey, there's always Q4, right? Right? Check out the full press release after the break.

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Nokia still ahead of Apple in smartphone sales, according to Gartner originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh, and if you're wondering how much it'll cost you to claim more than those 5GB that Apple's tossing in gratis, the folks over at Electronista have confirmed that an extra 10GB will cost $20 per year, while an extra 20GB runs $40 / year and an extra 50GB will demand $100 per annum.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading Apple launches iCloud and iWork betas, confirms pricing for extra capacity

Apple launches iCloud and iWork betas, confirms pricing for extra capacity originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

iPhone price cuts hitting Radio Shack, Target tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading MIDI Mobilizer II stores your musical stylings, plays nice with CoreMIDI apps

MIDI Mobilizer II stores your musical stylings, plays nice with CoreMIDI apps originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Turns out you can still (tether) jailbreak with redSn0w. Peep the more coverage link below.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Apple releases iOS 4.3.5, inches towards iOS 5 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video Time Machine for iOS (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next up is the "communicating stylus," a digital pen equipped with accelerometers and wireless transmitters that send position data. This would enable it to be used for an iOS device without any physical contact or other accessories. In theory, you could take the stylus (shown after the break) across the room and still jot down notes or doodle on your iPad, even if it's out of sight. Finally, "the greatest pointing device in the world" -- our fingers -- will get a chance to rest.

Continue reading Apple patent apps describe 'smart' pens for notetaking and long-distance doodling

Apple patent apps describe 'smart' pens for notetaking and long-distance doodling originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T to offer standard insurance for iPhone owners starting July 17th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: To clarify, this does not mean that Samsung has abandoned its own infringement claims against Apple. Those claims have been rolled into counter-claims in the original suit.

Samsung drops Apple countersuit -- Apple's still got a bone to pick originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lamenting the time you restored your iPhone and lost that beloved VLC app because it's no longer available on the App Store? Cheer up, there's an iCloud for that. The service allows you to re-download any app you've previously purchased on any of your iOS devices -- including killed apps. We decided to give it a whirl, testing our luck with an iPhone 3GS humming along on iOS 4.3.3. Upon browsing the Purchases section of the App Store, we beheld Tris, an app that hasn't been available in nearly three years. Sure enough, we pressed the iCloud icon and within seconds, the ol' Tetris clone was back in action. So if you were one of the four people that downloaded I am Rich before it was killed, you'll be sure to enjoy that $1,000 investment for years to come.

[Thanks, Chris]

Zach Honig contributed to this report.

Apple iCloud brings previously purchased apps back from the dead originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappleappsAppStoreicloudiosios 4ios 4.3.3Ios4Ios4.3.3ios5ipadipad 2Ipad2iphone 3gsiphone 4Iphone3gsIphone4ipod touchIpodTouchkilledkilled appsKilledAppsThu, 09 Jun 2011 13:33:00 EST<![CDATA[iOS 5 imposes minor feature limitations on iPhone 3GS, 3G owners still bitter]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/ios-5-imposes-minor-feature-limitations-on-iphone-3gs-3g-owners/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/ios-5-imposes-minor-feature-limitations-on-iphone-3gs-3g-owners/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/ios-5-imposes-minor-feature-limitations-on-iphone-3gs-3g-owners/#comments The unveiling of iOS 5 at this year's WWDC keynote brought a wonderful feast of features, but it left us wondering if the iPhone 3GS would be updated with a few cards short of a full deck -- the same way the 3G was treated last year. Reports are starting to flow in from folks who've tested it, so let's get the bad news out of the way first: yes, some features are being withheld from the 3GS. The good news? They're much more minor than we feared. So far, it appears that full Twitter integration and notifications are included; the newsstand and App Store are also intact, as well as the Safari reading list and grid lines in the camera. The only things we see missing so far are the photo editing features in the camera and the tab bar in Safari. So breathe a deep and well-deserved sigh of relief, fans, because your iPhone 3GS isn't obsolete -- at least, not yet. The full walkthrough of iOS 5 on the 3GS is right after the break.

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iOS 5 imposes minor feature limitations on iPhone 3GS, 3G owners still bitter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ooVoo brings its webcam wares to iOS with six-way video calling and more originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

redsn0w untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1 works with 4.3.3, still no iPad 2 support originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jake L.]

Update: Reuters has shed some light on the actual patents Samsung is alleging are being infringed. The news organization reports they relate to "power reduction during data transmission, 3G technology for reducing errors during data transmission, and wireless data communication technology."

Samsung strikes back at Apple with ten patent infringement claims originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

redsn0w untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1 released for Windows and OS X, lacks iPad 2 support originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 3GS falls to free in Canada (now that you're over it) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: iOS 4.3 revealed


Apple iOS 4.3 coming March 11 with iPad 2, includes new AirPlay features and FaceTime originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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