Review: Red Clock app for iPhone weather and alarm

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There's a movement from iOS app developers to create visually stunning yet functional apps that closely adhere to iOS 7's 'flat' look and feel. I've long wanted a visual clock and alarm app on my iPhone to use when travelling and I found it in Red Clock app.

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Cheaper 8GB variant of iPhone 5c launched in certain markets

Apple has reportedly launched a cheaper 8GB variant of the colourful iPhone 5c to attract more users in the entry level of the market and hopefully get users of older iPhone 4 and 4s models a chance to run on a larger display and more updated hardware and features. Selling in the UK's Apple Store online for £429, the 8GB model joins exisiting 16GB and 32GB versions of the iPhone 5c. Canada's own page hasn't been updated to reflect the new model offering but we will keep our eyes peeled for any changes.

The iPhone 5s brings the power and features of the popular iPhone 5 in a more colourful and plastic enclosed design. While initially not as popular as the flagship iPhone 5s, the iPhone 5c has found success in the consumer market as well as in the enterprise and BYOD market with many companies opting for the cheaper iPhone to replace older office issued smartphones.

Source: The Guardian

Apple releases iOS 7.1 update

Apple has made iOS 7.1 update available. The biggest update to the latest version of the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad operating system six months after iOS 7 launched. The update brings various bug fixes. For the iPhone 5s, the update weighs in at about 256 MB.  Hit jump for the full specs of the update.

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Apple's iPhone Reuse and Recycling Program now live in Canada

Apple products and iPhones in particular are known to retain great market value even in second hand markets. Apple now offers a way for Canadian users to trade in older iPhones for up to $275 off a new iPhone purchase. 

"iPhones hold great value. So, Apple Retail Stores in Canada arelaunching a new program to assist customers who wish to bring in their previous-generation iPhone for reuse or recycling," said an Apple spokesperson. "In addition to helping support the environment, customers will be able to receive a credit for their returned phone that they can use toward the purchase of a new iPhone.”

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