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Apple Issues iOS 7.0.2 Security Update
Once You Upgrade to iOS 7, There's No Going Back
Now That You've Updated To iOS 7... YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK
Apple Devices Hold Their Value Much Better Than Competitors - iPhone Models Most Popular For Recycling
Retina iPad mini May Not Ship With 'iPad 5' This Year - Report
NextWorth Announces Double Rewards for iPhone Trade-Ins Through Refer-A-Friend Program
(RED) Partner Apple Has Raised Over $65M For AIDS Relief In Total
NewerTech NuGuard KX Protective Case for iPhone 5/5S, 4/4S Awarded Gold at 2013 American Business Award Ceremony
Crowdtilt Unveils Industry's First, Full-Featured Mobile Crowdfunding App
Apple Issues iOS 7.0.2 Security Update
Apple has released a bugfix secutiy update for iOS 7, noting that a NULL dereference existed in the lock screen which would cause it to restart if the emergency call button was tapped repeatedly. The list of apps you opened could be accessed during some transitions while the device was locked, and the Camera app could be opened while the device was locked. While the lock screen was restarting, the call dialer could not get the lock screen state and assumed the device was unlocked, and so allowed non-emergency numbers to be dialed. Ergo: a person with physical access to the device may be able to make calls to any number. This issue was addressed by avoiding the NULL dereference.
Update available for: iPhone 4 and later, iPod touch (5th generation) and later, iPad 2 and later
For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5957
Once You Upgrade to iOS 7, There's No Going Back
TIME Techland's Matt Peckham reports that upgrading to iOS 7 is a bridge-burning one-way trip, citing an International Business Times report that if you now try to downgrade from iOS 7 to iOS 6, iTunes will show an error message, indicating that devices running on the public release of iOS 7 are not eligible for that specific firmware build. Packham advises that if you're still running iOS 6 and pondering an upgrade to iOS 7, make sure youre ready to make the leap, because for better or worse, there's no going back.
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http://goo.gl/K2QT13
Now That You've Updated To iOS 7... YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK
The Register's Jasper Hamill says that unlike with the developer beta of iOS 7 that left the option of retreating back to iOS 6, with the release of the iOS 7 final Apple has stopped "signing" its older firmware, and without a signature, the older operating system won't install.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://goo.gl/ldSyk4
Apple Devices Hold Their Value Much Better Than Competitors - iPhone Models Most Popular For Recycling
According to UK based mobile phone recycling comparison site Compare and Recycle ahead of the release of the iPhone 5s and 5c on September 20th, iPhones accounted for over 42% of comparisons amongst the most popular recycled phones, with the iPhone 4 16GB the most popular recycled phone, accounting for 11.79% of comparisons among the most popular handsets
10 of the 30 most compared phones on the Compare and Recycle site are iPhones, with only the original 2G iPhone not placing on the list. The iPhone 4 16GB is the most popular recycled phone, accounting for 11.79% of comparisons among the most popular handsets. The next most popular handset is the iPhone 4S 16GB at 9.02% while the Samsung Galaxy S II comes a close third with 7.89% of comparisons.
The iPhone 5 16GB is the fifth most popular handset despite being one of the most recently released handsets in the list. A combination of people looking to sell their iPhone 5 before it is devalued by the release of a new model and iPhone users switching to rival brands is attributed to the premature popularity of recycling the iPhone 5 on the site. Although only a third of the most popular models are Apple phones, iPhone recycling accounts for over 42% of comparisons among the top phones on the site.
The dominance of just a few popular brands in the mobile industry is demonstrated by the fact that of the top 30 most popular recycled phones only 5 brands are represented. Despite only having 4 phones featured in the list Samsung account for just under 20% of comparisons thanks to the popularity of the Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III. The release of the Samsung Galaxy S4 earlier in the year will have left many loyal Samsung customers who upgraded with older models to recycle.
The second most popular brand is BlackBerry with 22% of comparisons across 8 models. Despite a recent drop in popularity there are still a huge number of BlackBerry devices in use and as users slowly switch to other brands a large number of BlackBerry devices continue to be recycled.
HTC have 6 phones featured in the most popular list but only accounted for 11.4% of comparisons with the most compared HTC handset only making it to number 16 in the list. The HTC One X is the most recent HTC handset to make the list with older handsets such as the Wildfire S and Desire proving the compared HTC phones.
Nokia handsets accounted for just 3.86% of comparisons across the 30 most popular phones with only the Lumia 800 and N8 appearing in the list. Disappointing sales over the last few years and the decision to support Windows Phone rather than a more popular competitor such as Android has led to a huge drop in popularity for the Finnish manufacturer. Microsoft's announced purchase of Nokia's devices division will allow them to take matters into their own hands and ideally produce Windows Phone handsets that can rival the success of iPhone and Android devices.
With the recent release of two new iPhones and high prices being offered for older iPhones the popularity of Apple's devices in the mobile recycling industry looks set to continue in the near future. Despite being on the market an extra six months the iPhone 5 still commands an almost identical price to the far more recent Samsung Galaxy S4. Apple's devices tend to hold their value much better than their competitors and this keeps customers recycling their iPhones.
However, with Apple slipping behind Samsung in new phone sales it is expected that by this time next year Samsung devices will be among the most compared phones on the http://www.compareandrecycle.co.uk site, while the decline in sales of new BlackBerry devices will likely lead to a huge decrease in the number of BlackBerry devices being recycled.
Retina iPad mini May Not Ship With 'iPad 5' This Year - Report
By AppleInsider Staff say a report on Thursday claims Apple may not be planning to release a Retina display iPad mini alongside an expected next-generation "iPad 5" next month, citing low manufacturing volumes unsuitable for mass shipments.
According to IHS iSuppli's supply chain checks, the next-generation 9.7-inch iPad is on track for an October launch, but production of a high-resolution iPad mini is "not yet at levels that would indicative of a simultaneous release, according to CNET.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/vSviIS
NextWorth Announces Double Rewards for iPhone Trade-Ins Through Refer-A-Friend Program
NextWorth (http://www.NextWorth.com), a consumer electronics upgrades and trade-ins enterprise, has announced a special promotion to provide double rewards through its Refer-A-Friend program. Members of the Refer-A-Friend program will now receive a $20 bonus for any customer they refer to NextWorth who sends in any model iPhone with an inspected value greater than $50. This offer is open to both current and new registrants and will end on October 31.
Through the Refer-A-Friend program, referred new customers are also rewarded with an additional 10 percent bonus value on trade-in quotes.
"We're constantly working to make trade-ins simpler and more valuable for our customers," says Jeff Trachsel, CMO of NextWorth. "Our Refer-A-Friend program rewards our loyal customers for spreading the word, and even gives a bonus to the referred customer during this big time for iPhone upgrades."
To register and start earning cash on referrals, click the Invite friends link in the upper right corner of NextWorth.com. Customers need only to enter their name and email address to sign up. Once registered, users can share their custom URL immediately via email, Twitter and Facebook.
For immediate receipt of bonuses, customers select their choice of electronic gift card from Starbucks, iTunes or Amazon.com and many others and are notified via email immediately after their custom referral URL is used and a reward has been credited to their account.
For more information, or to register for NextWorth's Refer-A-Friend program, visit the redesigned:
http://www.NextWorth.com
(RED) Partner Apple Has Raised Over $65M For AIDS Relief In Total
TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino reports that (RED) announced Thursday that its partner Apple had helped it raise more than $65 million to finance programs which include prevention, treatment, counseling, HIV testing and care services. The announcement was made by U2 singer Bono at the Clinton Global Initiative meeting.
The $65 million means that Apple has raised around $15 million since February 2012 with the (PRODUCT)RED initiative, if numbers out of an internal Apple meeting are accurate.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/ANJQ5P
NewerTech NuGuard KX Protective Case for iPhone 5/5S, 4/4S Awarded Gold at 2013 American Business Award Ceremony
NewerTech has announced that the Newer Technology KX case for iPhone 5/5S and iPhone 4/4S won the Gold Stevie in the New Product or Service of the Year - Consumer Products category at the 2013 American Business Awards awards ceremony, held September 17 in San Francisco. After debuting at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, the NewerTech KX has earned top reviews and broad industry acclaim for its military-grade protection for the iPhone. Unlike other highly protective cases, the NewerTech KX provides exceptional protection for the iPhone without sacrificing style or adding significant bulk.
Named Best In Category By Industry Professionals
More than 3,200 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in almost every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including the New Product or Service of the Year Consumer Products category. Stevie Award winners were selected by more than 320 executives nationwide who participated in the judging process.
"So many remarkable stories of success and innovation were told in the nominations submitted to this years American Business Awards," said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards. "We congratulate all of this years Stevie Award winners, and thank them for the inspiration provided by their achievements."
Like The Oscars for Corporate America
The American Business Award program, created in 2002 and nicknamed "The Stevies," is the only business awards program in the United States that honors and generates public recognition of corporate and executive achievements worldwide. The Stevie Award trophy is often called "the business Oscar" because it is hand-cast and finished in 24-karat gold by the same company that creates the Oscar. The name "Stevie" is taken from the name Stephen, derived from Greek term for "crowned." Past American Business Award winners have include Apple, Oracle, Hilton Hotels, and AT&T.
Independent Performance Expert Review Proven
In addition to its Stevie Award, the NewerTech KX has already garnered high praise from performance testing experts, including Macworld, which said, "amazing levels of protection highly recommended;" Examiner.com, who called it "durable yet flexible the KX more than lived up to the hype;" and MacNN, which awarded its highest rating, saying: "We were impressed by the build quality of the case and were wowed by the shock-absorbing properties of it."
For more information on NewerTech KX case for iPhone 5/5S, 4/4S, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/kx/
Crowdtilt Unveils Industry's First, Full-Featured Mobile Crowdfunding App
Crowdtilt, a technology platform connecting people and payments for group purchases, experiences and causes, on Thursday unveiled the industry's first, full-featured crowdfunding app for mobile devices, allowing people on the go to both start and contribute to crowdfunding campaigns directly from their mobile devices.
"A mobile application is a must for making crowdfunding open, accessible, and radically inclusive, and we believe the accessibility of a native mobile app will move crowdfunding from something you do a few times a year to a few times a week," said James Beshara, co-founder and CEO of Crowdtilt. "The gap from where we are today to where we will be in the future in the world of crowdfunding is a technology gap, requiring different tools for different audiences, all with strides toward openness and accessibility. Weve built our team and company around that philosophy, and a native mobile app is a huge step in that direction."
The app is available for all iOS devices starting today from the Apple App StoreSM and, to Crowdtilt's knowledge, is the only mobile app that lets you perform the below, all from your phone:
• Quickly start, contribute to and/or manage campaigns on the go; spur-of-the-moment, everyday campaign ideas can be quickly brought to life through a gorgeous interface, completely customized for mobile
• Browse active campaigns, join, and follow your friends Immediately share your new campaigns and contributions with friends via email, Facebook, Twitter or text message (standard messaging rates apply)
• Automatically streamline the process of creating a tax-exempt, non-profit campaign down to just a few strokes on your phone; all tax-deductible receipts are taken care of with Crowdtilt
From a technology perspective, the mobile app is the latest in a series of industry-first tools from Crowdtilt aimed at making crowdfunding as useful for consumers as for entrepreneurs, elected officials, enterprises and non-profits. From a business perspective, the app directly links crowdfunding with the inevitable trend towards mobile, creating a wider market for collaboration around people and payments, no matter where they are.
"Earlier this year, we released the Crowdtilt API, the first of its kind to provide other developers with an out-of-the-box crowdfunding solution, as well as introduced the first, full-featured open source crowdfunding tool, called Crowdhoster," Beshara said. "Crowdhoster and the Crowdtilt API are two of the most powerful tools in crowdfunding, but sometimes you dont want power. Sometimes you want accessibility, so were beyond excited for the app to put the power of crowdfunding in all of our pockets."
To celebrate the launch of the app, Crowdtilt will waive the 2.5% fee for campaigns started from mobile devices for a limited time.
Anyone with any device running iOS, including the new iOS 7, can download the Crowdtilt app from the Apple App Store by clicking this link! The Crowdtilt team is already working on the Android version of the mobile app.
For more information, visit:
http://www.crowdtilt.com
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