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iTunes Updates To 11.03, Brings A Better MiniPlayer

Today, Apple released an update to iTunes that brings much needed improvements to the MiniPlayer, including a playback bar with a scrubbing playhead.


What Apple’s 50 Billion App Downloads Can Teach Developers About Making Money

Today Apple is boasting that more than 50 billion apps have been downloaded from the iOS App Store since 2008, and that it has paid out more than nine billion US dollars to developers. Digging deeper into those numbers reveals the strategies you can use to get a larger chunk of that money — but also suggests you probably won’t be getting any at all, since at least three-quarters of app downloads are for free apps.


Monetising Apps: Lessons Learned In The iOS Wilderness

Free App Hero was a critically-lauded but unsuccessful aggregator app for iOS that provided reviews and links to the best free games in the App Store. Not unlike our own App Deals Of The Day, it strived to sift the gold from the muck so that its users wouldn’t have to. In the following article, the app’s creator Stuart Campbell explains the various business models he deployed in a vain attempt to monestise the service. If you’re looking to launch an app of your own, his observations make for some essential reading.


Phone Camera Shootout: Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One vs. iPhone 5 vs. Lumia 920

Which flagship smartphone has the best inbuilt camera? We compare the photographic chops of four cutting-edge models: the Samsung Galaxy S4, Nokia Lumia 920, HTC One and iPhone 5. Check out the results for yourself to see which phone comes out on top.


Ask LH: Should I Mix And Match Cloud Services?

Dear Lifehacker, What’s the best way to live in an iCloud/Gmail/Outlook.com world? I’m using a Windows Phone and an iPad but really like what the Samsung phablets are doing as well. What’s the best way to keep things synced and device independent? Thanks, Cloudy Vision


RefurbMe Alerts You To The Best Deals In Apple’s Refurb Store

When it comes to Apple products, refurbished is the best way to go. RefurbMe showcases the latest available refurbished products from the Apple Store and makes it easier to quickly snag the best deals as soon as they’re listed.


What Makes Apple Refuse A Warranty Repair?

If you’ve ever taken your MacBook or iMac in for repair, you’ve probably wondered exactly what those Apple technicians are doing behind closed doors. Over on Tested, they talked with an Apple repair tech to figure out what happens, and what circumstances might lead Apple to refuse a warranty repair.


Keep An Apple Power Supply’s Detachable Plug Handy With Sugru And A Paper Fastener

The detachable plug that comes with Apple power supplies is handy when you don’t need the full extension cord, but they’re incredibly easy to lose if you’re not careful. To keep the plug from getting lost, you can use a bit of Sugru and a paper fastener to attach it to the brick.


New Apple ID Exploit Allows Others To Reset Your Password; Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Apple may have finally added two-factor authentication, but a new exploit is putting Apple IDs at risk in a way that two-factor authentication can’t necessarily fix. Here’s what you need to know.


IT Pricing Inquiry: A Recap Of Excuses

Apple, Adobe and Microsoft faced off against the IT Pricing Committee in parliament today to explain why they routinely overcharge Australians for products and services. Their litany of excuses makes for some amusing — and enraging — reading.


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