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iRadio negotiations between Apple and Sony delayed by song-skipping
Apple's rumored iRadio service may be delayed beyond the expected launch during the company's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC). According to a report from CNET, negotiations between Sony and Apple have been delayed over an issue with song-skipping. Currently, Universal Music is the only record company that has completed a deal with Apple.
Review: AL13 raises the bar for iPhone bumper design
Designed by m has managed to craft one of the most exquisite and well designed iPhone bumpers we've ever seen ? in fact "bumper" seems too unrefined a descriptor ? but one flaw could mar for some people what is otherwise a nearly perfect companion to Apple's smartphone.
Bad Bots are bad, and they want to destroy your Mac and PC
Listen, robots, you've got three simple rules to follow. Three! Is that so hard? Apparently so, if Bad Bots is any evidence. Thankfully, we've got intense robot blasting action to remind them of just who built them, we've got the game on Steam for Mac and PC users to get the action started, and we've got it on sale for $7.50.
Challenge Your Friends And Enemies With Free iOS Game, Star Trek Rivals
Like an odd cross between Sudoku and a collectible card game, Star Trek Rivals, from Elephant Mouse Games, is out for iOS on the App Store to capture your attention today, on the release date of Star Trek: Into Darkness (have you gotten your tickets, yet?). The game is free, has all your Star Trek [...]Show More Summary
Weekend Poll: What apps did you discover via the 50 billionth download contest?
On Wednesday, Apple sold its 50 billionth iOS app. TUAW was there keeping track of the excitement and monitoring the iTunes store. Many of our colleagues and readers used this contest as an opportunity to stock up on numerous free apps,...Show More Summary
Remains of the Day: Shape up, ship out
iOS devices are in the army now, Intel’s former CEO recounts his Apple misstep, and Apple’s got its work cut out for its WWDC keynote. The remainders for Friday, May 17, 2013 lead the way. Apple Mobile Devices Approved for Use on U.S. Show More Summary
Stitcher Radio announces a Car Mode, but it's not quite what I want
I use my iPhone a lot to listen to music and podcasts in my car -- I connect it right up to my car stereo, and it's my main listening source while driving around LA. As a result, I really wish there were more options to control my music while driving around. Show More Summary
Song skipping feature in Apple's 'iRadio' reportedly holding up Sony deal
Adding to an earlier report regarding Apple's much rumored "iRadio" streaming music service, another potential stumbling block has been detailed regarding Sony's unwillingness to agree to "skip song" terms.
Developers From Nearly Every Continent Will Be Attending WWDC 2013
Every year Apple holds its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California. It’s the only time out of the year that third-party App Store developers can meet with Apple engineers face-to-face. For the indie dev making apps out of his home office, WWDC is Mecca. Besides the knowledge that can be gained, the conference holds [...]Show More Summary
Download N.O.V.A. 3 and Gangstar Rio for iOS free this weekend
Looking for some new games to play this weekend? You're in luck. Developer Gameloft is offering two of its premium titles, N.O.V.A. 3 and Gangstar Rio, for free this weekend in the App Store. Picking up both titles would normally set...Show More Summary
Origin Stories: Victor Agreda, Jr.
I was lucky. My mom and dad had me while they were finishing up their graduate work in the 1970's at North Carolina State University. My dad was, at the time, a bit of a gadget nut. Of course, back then "gadgets" were more commonly found in the kitchen and came from companies like Ronco. Show More Summary
Apple yanks 'Bang with Friends' app from iOS App Store
Facebook-connected hookup app "Bang with Friends" was pulled from Apple's App Store on Friday, with the removal coming a little over one week following the app's debut.
Daily iPhone App -- Zoombies: Animales de la Muerte is cute, arcade fun
Zoombies is a fascinating little game. It's made by a company called High Voltage that is probably best known for the Conduit shooter series, though they've been making licensed games for years (I remember visiting the studio for a tour back when I lived in Chicago -- they were based out in the Hoffman Estates suburb back then). Show More Summary
Limelight: A Beautiful New iPhone App For Keeping Track Of Movies
Limelight is a new iPhone app for collecting movies and sharing them with friends. Released earlier this week by indie dev studio 9:42 AM, Limelight is pitched as a ”new way to browse and organize your movie library.” Inspired by Delicious Library on the Mac, Limelight borrows from similar digital bookshelf apps and adds a unique [...]Show More Summary
Daily Update for May 17, 2013
It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world.
You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player (requires Flash) or the non-Flash link below. Show More Summary
“Bang with Friends” mysteriously pulled from App Store
Apple might have just ruined everyone’s weekend plans by pulling the provocative “Bang with Friends” iPhone app from the App Store. BWF, which is the “anonymous, simple, fun way to find ?friends who are down for the night,” says Apple has banned it from the App Store, but that it is “working with Apple to […]
Apple and Sony 'iRadio' Negotiations Stalling Over Skipped Songs
Earlier today a report suggested that the launch of Apple's upcoming streaming music service deemed "iRadio" may be delayed due to difficult negotiations with Sony Music and Warner Music Group.
CNET is offering some additional information...Show More Summary
MacBook Air supply dwindling as WWDC approaches
It's clearly not the best time to be looking for a MacBook Air. 13-inch versions are in especially short supply. The reason for the shortage will be obvious to those who follow Apple closely -- it's almost time for the Apple World Wide...Show More Summary
Revenue from iOS, Android gaming apps now three times greater than portable consoles
The trend that's seen portable gaming shifting largely to devices like Apple's iPhone continues apace, according to a new report that pegs revenue from gaming on iOS and Android devices at three times the size of revenue on dedicated portable gaming consoles.
How Apple Could Create An iTV Experience With Siri [Concept]
We’ve shown you plenty of iTV/Apple TV concepts in the past. There are a lot of ideas to improve the TV experience out there, and Apple is working on a solution (if you put some level of faith in the rumor mill, that is). How would you interact with an Apple TV that replaced your [...]Show More Summary
