APPLE NEWS

Apple has released iAd Producer 4.0, an update to its ad creation software that brings numerous improvements and support for iTunes LP, iTunes Extras, and iBook Author widget project types.

Apple detailed its second quarter of fiscal 2013 in an earnings call today.

Apple has announced its Q2 2013 earnings reporting $43.6 billion in revenue and $9.5 billion in net profit.

Google has reportedly won a bidding war with Apple to acquire Wavii, a natural language processing startup.

Yelp has updated its iPad app with ability to view your notifications.

Apple has updated its Apple Store app with iPhone upgrade eligibility and iPhone delivery notifications.

Semaphore has released an update to TinyUmbrella that brings support for saving your iOS 6.1.3 SHSH Blobs.

Dan Provost has created an iPhone stamp for UI sketching and made the stamp design file available for download.

Google has released a new 'Google Fiber' app for the iPad that lets users control their entire Google Fiber TV experience.

Atom, a new lock screen launcher from Tyler Nettleton & Surenix, has been released in Cydia.

Apple has begun selling refurbished 7th generation iPod nanos in its online store.

Pocket has updated its app to support sharing to WordPress, Twitterrific, and Quotebook.

Tweetbot, a popular Twitter client for the iPhone, has been updated with a new media timeline and completely redesigned image viewer.

FedEx has updated its iOS app to let users customize deliveries to their home using the FedEx Delivery Manager.

Fotolr, a photo editing app for iPhone, has been updated with support for the iPad.

Netflix has announced that it will offer a $11.99/month plan for families that will allow simultaneous streaming to four devices.

Logitech has debuted a Microsoft Surface-Like FabricSkin Keyboard Folio and for the iPad.

FocusTwist is a new app for the iPhone that aims to provide multiple depths of field in a single photo, similar to the Lytro camera.

The Discovery Channel HD app has been updated with interactive second screen support for the iPad.

Apple is experiencing an outage that is affecting iCloud Sign In and the iTunes Store.

Apple has started sending out $15 checks to iPhone owners who participated in a class action lawsuit over iPhone 4 antenna issues.

Check out this video that shows the Samsung Galaxy S 4, the first smartphone to feature a Gorilla Glass 3 display, being scratch tested with knives, keys, and coins.

Nike has updated its Nike+ FuelBand app with the ability to add friends, create custom leader boards, and share you achievements.

Twitterrific has been updated with push notification badges, Favstar support, Twitter trends, and numerous improvements.

Photojojo is now offering a Telephoto Lens for the iPad 3, iPad 4, and iPad mini.

Apple has updated the iTunes Store with a new download later option for purchases.

FakeMyi is an iPhone app from Code9 that lets you spoof SMS, call history, or GPS location.

Apple has pledged to donate RMB 50 million ($8 million USD) to help victims of an earthquake in the Sichuan province of China.

Google has announced that its latest update to Google Earth adds support for the Leap Motion Controller.

Apple's quarterly profit is projected to shrink for the first time in 10 years, according to Bloomberg.

Erin Caton, a former manager at Apple, has posted on Medium calling Steve Jobs a 'giant jerk' and blaming him for the failed launch of MobileMe.

Apple has reportedly returned five to eight million defective iPhones to Foxconn.

Production of Apple's next generation iPhone may be delayed due to issues with integration of a new fingerprint sensor.

Yahoo has redesigned and updated its iPhone app to integrate features from their recent acquisition of Summly.

A photo allegedly depicting a rear shell for the iPad 5 has been leaked online.

Volkswagen has announced the iBeetle, one of the first vehicles to have a 'genuine integrative interface' for the iPhone that was coordinated with Apple.

Netflix 4.0 has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, bringing a new episode selector for the iPad and a redesigned audio and subtitle selector.

Abstergo is a new tweak from A. Richardson & J. Tucker that improves iOS notification management.

Google today released a new 'Google Places for Business' app for the iPhone and iPod touch.

GoComics is a new app that brings over 20 years of comic strips to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Logitech has announced that its Logitech G gaming accessories now support OS X.

Samsung is researching ways to bring mind control to its tablets using a Galaxy Note 10.1 and a cap with EEG-monitoring electrodes.

ProTube Extension 2.0, an update to the popular YouTube extension by developer Jonas Gessner, has just been released on Cydia.

The Tempo Smart Calendar app has scaled its servers up and removed its reservation system for new users.

Clear Browser, a lightweight full screen web browser for iOS, has been updated with support for Multitabs & Gestures.

Twitter has announced that it will kill its TweetDeck app for iPhone on May 7th.

In addition to selling accessories for your iOS device, RadioShack is now selling Mac accessories.

AMD has hired Raja Koduri, former Director of Graphics Architecture at Apple.