Video: What a budget iPhone could look like

A detailed rendering of what a budget iPhone could look like has been put together by Techdy. While the words "iPhone" and "budget" don't seem to fit together in most people's minds, various analysts and pundits are saying that a cheaper iPhone is what Apple needs to combat the Android horde, specially in emerging markets where it is considered a premium (i.e. unaffordable) luxury item.  Apple has never been the company to offer cheaper versions of the iPhone, it has continued to sell two-year old models at a reduced price, but maybe Dylan's right and the times they are a-changing. 

Source: TechDy.com

Crushing It: Candy Crush reportedly makes $633,000 a day

There hasn't been as big an IT mobile game since Angry Birds a few years ago but Candy Crush is reportedly making $633,000 a day and could bring in up to $230,000 a year if it maintains its momentum. This is remarkable for what many consider to be a Bejeweled kock-off. The freemium version of the app is the no. 1 grossing app right now and an example of how one app can hit the big time. What do you think is the key to Candy Crash and its popularity?

Source: 9to5 Mac

Apple celebrates App Store anniversary with free apps

As we get closer to the fifth year anniversary of Apple's App Store this week, a number of premium apps are being given away for free.

These include, but are not limited to, Tiny Wings HD, Traktor DJ (a $20 value!), Superbrothers: Sword and Sorcery EP, Where's my Water, as well as superb Infinity Blade II (usually $7 value!). The generosity is expected to continue this coming week as we get closer to the big day. Let us know if you see any more notable freebies at the app store.

Poster for "Jobs" biopic revealed with nod to iPod adverts, Psychedelia

The poster for the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Aston Kutcher has made an appearance. Aside from an uncanny resemblance to the real Steve Jobs in his later years. The determined stare, the John Lennon specs and the circa 1997 beard are all remarkably bang on. The poster's art treatment recalls some of the iconic iPod print ads (as well as some of the lively colours of the upcoming iOS 7). The film's tagline says "some see what's possible. others change what's possible." Then, a nod to LSD and psychedelic drug use, "Turn on your mind. August 16." Personally, just the image and the title would have sufficed, but whatever. I'm intrigued and I am going to see it. I hope it's good and doesn't suck.