Two great updates showed up in iTunes today: Spotify (UK store only) and Last.FM, both free, have been updated to include support for iOS 4 multitasking.
Spotify and Last.FM Apps Updated with iOS Multitasking Support
Apple’s CDMA iPhone
I’ve been holding back the past few days because many of you readers don’t like Verizon news. When Bloomberg broke wind and everyone went crazy with the news, I decided not to report it. But you’re going to have grin and bear it again, because it’s getting incredibly loud out there.
Yes, Bloomberg reported a Verizon iPhone coming in January. Lots of headlines were passed around, and even those close with Verizon were questioning whether it’s really happening. But at this point I want to make something clear, and recent rumors have reaffirmed my position: Apple is already sitting on a CDMA iPhone. They have been sometime now. All Verizon has to do is pull the trigger.
It’s Not Really About Paying, Microsoft
A few days ago an Italian blog posted leaked screenshots of internal slides Microsoft used in April to define their future strategy for Windows 8 and mobile products. The slides clearly show that the guys over at Redmond have been keeping an eye on Apple, especially in regards to the user interface, interactions in the operating system and - yes - the App Store.
Disney Acquires Tapulous
Tapulous, developers of many iPhone apps such as the Tap Tap Revenge series and Twinkle, has been acquired by Disney - TechCrunch reports. Founded in 2008 in California, the company received $1.8 M in funding over the years, and collected many hits in the App Store - which made it one of the most succesfull mobile development companies ever.
Congratulations, Tapulous. Now please give us some awesome games, and stop messing with Bieber.
Makers of Joule Create Awesome iPhone 4 Case
Looking for the most badass case money can buy? Look no further than “Vapor” for the iPhone.
iPhone 4 Aerial Footage [Video]
I’ll tell you what, they should make an app for that.
Schmidt: “You can Trust Us”
We know that both Google and Apple collect anonymous data about your phones when we use them. But Eric Schmidt from Google has one pressing thing to say: “You can trust us.”
Pressure Sensitive Drawing on iPad [Video]
Ten One Design, makers of the Pogo Sketch, posted a demo video of their latest creation, a pressure-sensitive sketching software for the iPad that allows you to draw on screen with a stylus and it’s able to capture different levels of pressure from that stylus. They’ve also included the possibility to exclude touch from your hands / fingers and let the iPad choose only touches form the stylus.
Boy Genius Report: iTunes Cloud and Wireless Sync Coming & Hints at New Camcorder/Camera Devices
The Boy Genius Report just got a pretty interesting scoop concerning iTunes cloud services. Laid out:
1.) Streaming music and movies from Apple’s servers to your computers, devices, etc.
2.) Streaming music and movies from your home computers to your other computers, remote devices, etc.
3.) Wireless iTunes syncing with devices
I’m very excited for all three. I was trying to pick one, but all three are just too awesome.