APPLE NEWS

Gameloft has released 'GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience' for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

MuscleNerd has confirmed that iOS 7.0.4 is safe to update to for those who await an iOS 7 jailbreak.

Apple has updated iWork for iCloud beta with new collaboration features.

BlackBerry has just updated its BBM app to work on the iPad and iPod touch. Unfortunately, there still isn't an iPad optimized interface.

Alongside the release of iOS 7.0.4 today, Apple has also released iOS 6.1.5 for the iPod touch 4G and iOS 6.0.2 for the Apple TV.

Apple has just released iOS 7.0.4 with bug fixes and improvements.

BlackBerry has announced that it will be launch BBM on the iPad today.

Apple has updated the iTunes U app with an all new look and feel for iOS 7.

Apple has just released a redesigned iBooks app for iOS 7.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will publish guidance allowing for personal electronic devices to be used during all phases of flight.

The Day One journal app has been updated with a new design for iOS 7 and the ability to track activity data including a daily step count for iPhone 5s users.

The Mint.com Personal Finance app has been updated with a new iOS 7 design, the ability to view Trend charts, and edit pending transactions.

The MapQuest app has been redesigned for iOS 7 bringing an easier to read map with sharper detail, traffic conditions on route, road alerts, sharing, and more.

Google is reportedly testing a Google Music app for iOS internally and will likely launch the app later this month.

Google has released an update to its Gmail app for iOS that features a major update for the iPad.

Apple has announced the arrival of Calvin & Hobbes on the iBookstore.

The Computer History Museum has received permission to release the source code of Apple II DOS 3.1 to the public.

Facebook has released a completely redesigned Messenger app for iOS 7 that let's you message any phone number.

Apple wants $380 million in a new trial being held to determine damages from Samsung's patent infringement but Samsung believes it should have to pay just $52 million.

Google has released an update to its Zagat app for iOS that brings support for many more locations, easy access to ratings and reviews, Street View panoramas, and more.

An all new Pocket 5.0 app has been released for iOS which is smarter, more dynamic, and offers streamlined navigation and search.

The Camera360 Ultimate app has been updated with support for Sony's QX100 and QX10 iPhone-compatible lens attachments.

The Lytro companion app has been updated with AirPlay support, 3D Perspective Shift, Presentation Mode, and more.

Italy is reportedly investigating Apple for allegedly hiding more than $1.34 billion in revenue from being taxed.

eBay has ben updated to bring a new "Free in-store pickup" and "Click and Collection" option to purchase items for local retailers. Additionally, the app now lets you share items via AirDrop, swipe through images while on item screen and improved selling features.

YouTube Capture for iOS now support iOS 7 and even includes features like Pause and Resume recording, and stitching. You can now import a soundtrack from music library to use in captures as well as rearranging clips.

Apple has forecasted $10.5 billion in capital expenditures for 2014 which will be used to purchase equipment to bolster its supply chain.

The Pulse app has been updated with a streamlined reading experience, simplified navigation, and LinkedIn sign in.

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G, a $179 smartphone that aims to compete with the colorful iPhone 5c.

iFixit has posted its teardown of the new Retina Display iPad mini.

Jawbone has announced a new UP24 fitness wristband that uses Bluetooth Smart for wireless syncing.

Apple is reportedly working on two versions of a smartwatch, a 1.7-inch model for men and a 1.3-inch model for women.

Sony has just released a new companion app for the PlayStation 4.

Check out this concept redesign of the Messages application for OS X.

We already noted that the new iPad Mini is about 5x faster than its predecessor; however, Primate Labs has now released a chart comparing the new iPad to other Apple devices.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a very good track record with his Apple predictions, believes that the company will release an A7 Apple TV in 2014.

Backblaze, a online backup company, has released a report that offers data on how long hard drives last.

Apple is now letting developers generate 100 promo codes for each version of their application.

Early benchmarks of the new Retina Display iPad mini are returning scores 5x better than the original.

The Best Buy Black Friday Ad shows $50 off the iPad Air and $200 off Macbooks including the Retina 13" Model.

GlobalFoundries will be used as 'flex capacity' for Samsung's production of Apple chips; rather than directly producing for Apple.

Target has updated its app with Store Pickup support, holiday ads, larger photos, new color swatches, global search, and more.

Android has surpassed 80% market share for the first time and Windows has jumped 156%, while iOS dropped 1.5% to 12.9% market share in the third quarter of 2013.

Airbnb has released a completely redesigned app for iOS 7 with improved features for Hosts.

Shipping estimates for the iPhone 5s have improved to 1-2 weeks in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia.

The Double teleconferencing robot is now available for immediate delivery when purchased from the Online Apple Store.

Walmart will be offering a $75 gift card on iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Purchases ($189 and $45) as well as a $100 gift card with a purchase of a $299 iPad Mini First Generation

Apple may be able to deliver an iPhone with a sapphire display cover earlier than originally expected.