Stable build of Dropbox 2.4.0 is now available. Notably, it now includes OS X Mavericks supports.
- Screenshot to Dropbox
- Move to Dropbox
- Import from iPhoto
- Mavericks Support!
- Much faster upload/download speeds for large files
Siri is Dazed and Confused
I asked Siri directions to Apple Store South Coast Plaza and it gave me directions to my home.
This must be a bug in iOS 7.
iOS 7.0.2
Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 to address the lock screen bypass bug.
- Fixes bugs that could allow someone to bypass the Lock screen passcode
- Reintroduces a Greek keyboard option for passcode entry
iOS 7 users can get the delta update by using Software Update; Settings > General > Software Update
VLC 2.1 “Rincewind”
VLC 2.1 codenamed “Rincewind”, a major update to the Open Source media player is now available.
This is one media player that I use a lot.
Kindle Fire HDX
Amazon announces Kindle Fire HDX.
- 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB
- Wi-Fi, AT&T 4G LTE or Verizon 4G LTE
- With Special Offers or Without Special Offers
The most interesting feature is the “Mayday” button
… revolutionary, on-device tech support. Connect for free to an Amazon expert 24×7, 365 days a year”
Nine Millions
From Apple PR:
First Weekend iPhone Sales Top Nine Million, Sets New Record
CUPERTINO, California―September 23, 2013―Apple® today announced it has sold a record-breaking nine million new iPhone® 5s and iPhone 5c models, just three days after the launch of the new iPhones on September 20. In addition, more than 200 million iOS devices are now running the completely redesigned iOS 7, making it the fastest software upgrade in history. Both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK. Demand for iPhone 5s has exceeded the initial supply, and many online orders are scheduled to be shipped in the coming weeks.
One week ago Apple stock took a beating because Apple did not announce the iPhone 5c first weekend pre-order number. On Monday, Apple stock gained 23.23 points after the announcement.
Apple Retail Store are sold out of Gold iPhone 5s, while the Silver and Space Gray model can be relatively found in stores.
Angry Birds Toons: Catch Of The Day
Angry Birds Toons episode number twenty-eight is now playing at the nearest Angry Birds App nearest you. “Catch Of The Day” features The Pigs, The Blues and Terence.
Next week episode is titled: “Nighty Night Terence”