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Apple is attempting to get a federal appeals court to overturn last year's judgment on Apple's role in ebook price fixing. The ruling saw, among other things, an external antitrust monitor installed at Apple, something that the company fought against. Apple SVP Eddy Cue, who negotiated deals with publishers for the iBookstore, has now spoken about the case, and why Apple is fighting so hard to overturn the ruling. Cue says that the rise in ebook prices is not evidence of collusion, according to Fortune: "Is it a fact that certain book prices went up?" asks Cue. "Yes. If you want to convict us on that, then we're guilty. I knew some prices were going to go up, but he…

Peggle Blast is the latest installment in the Peggle series from PopCap and EA, bringing more peg-popping fun to mobile. Blast has new challenges, new Peggle masters, and new obstacles to let you test your skills. The first Peggle game designed for mobile devices, Blast presents you with levels that are easy to learn. To progress through the game, earn at least one star on every level, avoiding new traps like gooped pegs, time bombs, and Gnomes by learning and mastering different skills. Peggle Blast features a number of new boosts to help you complete challenges, such as the Ring of Fire or the Egg Net. Peggle Blast is available for free, with in-app purchases fo…

Sprint has fired its latest salvo against AT&T and Verizon Wireless. It is offering to chop the bill prices for customers of both carriers by half in a new promotion that begins on Friday, December 5. On that day, current AT&T and Verizon customers can go to Sprint's website to upload a copy of their current bill. Then they have to go to their nearest Sprint store with a copy of that bill and all of the phones on their account, where a store representative will then give them a plan with unlimited talk and text and a data plan that matches what they currently get for half the price. What's the catch? You have to turn in your old phones and pay either the f…

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SkyBell version 2.0 has just been released, enabling home owners to purchase the smart doorbell successor that hooks up to your Wi-Fi network and to a supported smartphone or tablet. Gone were the days of checking who is at the front door. With SkyBell installed, all you need to do is go through the app and use the built-in camera and speaker to communicate with whoever appears to be on your property. This second version of the doorbell brings a better camera and improved wireless performance. When firing up the app on your chosen device, SkyBell will open up the available video feed in under five seconds, further cutting the delay before being able to see who is at …

When you double-click on a document in the Mac's Finder, an application will automatically open it. But different apps can open the same kind of documents, and somewhere down the road, you may want to change the default opening behavior of specific document types. How can you control which app opens your document? Double-clicking documents elicits pretty reliable behavior on the Mac: an app will automatically open and load the document so you can view it. When you only have the apps your Mac came with, or maybe a few extras, this isn't so bad: You can pretty much expect the Mac to do what you want to when you double-click. But maybe you've installed a new music ap…

Pandora has announced the latest update to their mobile app, which they are releasing in beta form today. The update emphasizes greater personalization to the service. This will be serviced by a new design that places an emphasis on station management and artist discovery. The new design for Pandora will make station personalization easier. An evolution of the current design, the new Pandora will feature new transitions between the Station List and Now Playing screen, and a cleaner Now Playing screen overall. Pandora says that the update will lay the groundwork for future changes, which will be driven by user feedback. Artist discovery will also be an import part of …

The holiday sales season continues! After the madness of Black Friday and the feel-good warmth of Small Business Saturday, it's time to gear up for the web version of it all: Cyber Monday. As the name would indicate, we're talking about sales meant for the internet and the internet only, so you're not going to have to leave the comfort of your home or office to get these deals. Just think… great savings, none of the crowds and chaos. What follows are our hand-picked best deals for this year's Cyber Monday sales. We don't believe in recommending sub-par quality products, regardless of if they're a few bucks off on a random day or not. We're only pointing out sales on qu…

The holiday shopping madness of Black Friday is over with, but the following Monday—Cyber Monday as we know it, brings even more opportunities to save big bucks without even leaving the comfort of our home. Our store team here at iMore wants to spread the savings to you this year by offering 25% off our entire selection of Bluetooth accessories. That includes our very best Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth speakers and stereo headphones. There's no better time to go wireless than now, guys. We offer super-fast UPS and USPS shipping services for you to choose from and payment methods include PayPal, Amazon Checkout and standard credit cards. Simply use coupon code: Bl…

A class-action lawsuit brought against Apple over restrictions placed on the iPod will begin tomorrow, with emails and video of the late Steve Jobs taking a center stage. The suit alleges that Apple used their market position in digital music to block competition and strengthen its monopoly by forcing customers to purchase music from the iTunes Store if they used an iPod, a practice which Apple has since discontinued. Emails and videotaped testimony from Jobs will be used in support of the plaintiffs' case, according to the New York Times: Mr. Jobs's emails and videotaped deposition taken before his death, plaintiffs' lawyers say, will portray him as planning to bre…

If you're in the UK and are looking for a great deal on the 16GB Wi-Fi only version of the iPad mini 3, look no further than Rakuten, who is offering the tablet for just £250 ($392) today. The retailer's promotion is £30 ($48) less than what the tablet is selling for on Amazon UK. You can choose from silver, space grey and gold color variants, with delivery times ranging from three to five days for free deliveries. For more deals on iPads, iPhones and accessories, be sure to check out our Cyber Monday deals page. Source: Rakuten UK Continue reading...

T-Mobile has just announced the US carrier will be offering free memory upgrades for the iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c on Cyber Monday. This means that 64GB iPhone you always wanted just got that much more affordable. The deal is only valid while stocks last so be sure to check with your local store for more details. Here's a quick list of what T-Mobile is offering today: iPhone 6 64GB for the price of an iPhone 6 16 GB iPhone 5s 64GB for the price of an iPhone 5s 32 GB iPhone 5c 32GB for the price of an iPhone 5c 8 GB These temporary prices for Cyber Monday offer a small window for T-Mobile subscribers to enjoy minor discounts on the popular handsets,…

I’m pleased to announce that Microsoft has acquired Acompli, provider of innovative mobile email apps for iOS and Android. This acquisition is part of our company-wide effort to help people accomplish more with their mobile devices. This year we brought Office to the iPad and the iPhone, and we recently announced that we’re bringing Office to Android devices. These are significant steps in our work to deliver the best productivity experiences across mobile platforms, and we’re continuing to push forward. In a world where more than half of email messages are first read on a mobile device, it’s essential to give people fantastic email experiences wherever they go. The…

Tomorrow, December 1st, is officially World AIDS day, and just as it has done in recent years, Apple is raising awareness for AIDS relief by changing the color of its logo from white to red at its retail stores. According to Mashable, Australia is the first to see the switch: [The Sydney Flagship] is the first store in the world to light up in a show of commitment to the (RED) AIDS initiative, that is fighting for an AIDS-free future. Apple will then change the colour of its logo across key stores in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Europe and the United States, as the various timezones tick into Monday. Apple has been a big supporter of AIDS research, and frequen…

There's no such thing as perfection. We strive for it. We seek it. But we can never find it. Because everything has its advantages and disadvantages, its good points and bad. Everything is a compromise. Knowing that, understanding that, the trick becomes finding the best compromise. For me, for a few years, that's been a 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro at home, and a 13-inch MacBook Air for travel. But now that's changed. Now I'm typing this on an airplane, on a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. So, why? My first modern Mac laptop was a 17-inch MacBook Pro. I was working as a graphic designer at the time and I wanted all the pixels. Lugging it around was a pain — literally, in my…

Forgotten Shores is the latest expansion pack to Monument Valley, a beautifully designed puzzle game in which you are in charge of guiding Ida, the silent princess, through many different lands. We've already walked you through the first four levels so here's the final walkthrough of Forgotten Shores for anyone who's gotten stuck along the way! Monument Valley tips, hints, and cheats The following guide is a complete walkthrough of the final four levels of Forgotten Shores. For those that either haven't tried getting through the levels on your own yet, or don't want a complete walkthrough, be sure to check out our Monument Valley tips, hints, and cheats first! …

November is winding down and the dust is settling from Black Friday insanity, so it's time to look back on the month and all of the great new apps and games that have been released. This go-around we have some excellent strategy games, as well as a few action titles to keep you on your toes. On the app side, we've got some apps perfect for music fans, and some new social apps to try out. It's been a really good month for iOS apps and games. Dive into our top ten list of the latest App Store releases, and be sure to drop a comment with the best new stuff to grace your home screen. XCOM: Enemy Within XCOM: Enemy Within expands on the classic strategy game with co…

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To wrap up this extravagant Black Friday Weekend Sale, we're taking 25% off each and every one of our iPhone and iPad backup batteries in the store until midnight (PST) tonight! Before you head out for the holidays to visit family and friends, you'll want to carry a backup battery in case you can't get to a charger in time and you're depleting into critical levels of battery life. Simply use coupon code: Batteries2014 upon checkout to apply your 25% discount. We offer super-fast UPS and USPS shipping services for you to choose from and payment methods include PayPal, Amazon Checkout and standard credit cards. Just one final reminder that if you're not in need of …

While iOS 8 and Family Sharing offer a lot of flexibility when it comes to sharing purchases, it seems to be causing some errors in terms of updating and downloading free apps for some people. These apps all seem to have one thing in common: they aren't Family Sharing compatible. However, since they're free, the issue can be quite irritating and shouldn't be happening at all. Luckily, there's a workaround you can try in order to bypass the issue, at least until Apple can come up with a permanent fix. How to fix app download and update errors with Family Sharing If you're having issues with a particular update, completely delete the app in question from your iPhone…

After the late Apple co-founder's death several years ago, Steve Jobs didn't just leave a lasting legacy behind, but he continues to build this legacy posthumously. Since his passing, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Jobs an additional 141 patents, taking the total number to 458. Essentially, Jobs has collected a third of his patents after his passing. As documented by the MIT Technology Review: Altogether, a third of the 458 patented inventions and designs credited to Jobs have been approved since he died. The first patent Jobs won was in 1983 for the Personal Computer. Among his newest patents awarded since his death is the glass…

Sometimes I'm having a conversation on iMessage and the person — or one of the people in a group — I'm conversing with says something so funny, so profound, so touching, or so important I just want to favorite it so they'll know, and so that I'll be able to find it again in the future when I want or need to see it again. Right now, I can't. But maybe iOS 9 could change that? It's become something of a joke in my regular conversations — we'll resign ourselves to sending a star emoji. It conveys the symbolism of a favorite, if very loudly, and the frustration that the feature doesn't yet exist, but it doesn't help us find the messages later. (Search in Messages isn't qui…