Cupertino based technology giant Apple has released 3rd iTunes 10.5.1 Beta to iOS app developers. The latest update on iTunes includes many key stability and performance improvements for Apple iTunes Match. The iPhone maker has deleted iTunes Match libraries in iCloud recently as part of its preparation to launch iTunes Match.

The iTunes Match was slated to release in late October but has been postponed and the current communiqué from Apple to iPad and iPhone developers suggest that the company is preparing for the public release of iTunes. No clear date has been announced yet but it is believed that the release can be imminent.

Apple’s iTunes Match is a $25 per year subscription service that allows you to store your music collection in iCloud and access it anywhere, anytime on your Apple device.

Shopping online on Walmart is set to get better. The company is today launching an updated iPhone and a new iPad app that claims to significantly improve online shopping experience. The to-be-released mobile applications are expected to include a host of new features, particularly in the iPhone app which will support creating voice enabled shopping list (Yes!, you just have to say bread, milk, cheese etc., and your list will be created), integrated manufacturer’s coupons, barcode scanning. The Walmart app for iPad will make it easy for online shoppers to search for their desired items both in online as well as local store.

Reports suggest that social integration will not be available in the iPhone and iPad apps but is expected to be introduced soon.

Apple has released a new beta version of iOS 5 to iPad and iPhone app developers. The iOS 5.0.1 is intended to fix battery issues currently plaguing in some iPhone 4S. Further, the new beta is also expected to fix a number of other issues.

Apple launched iPhone 4S in first week of October. But, barely within a month of its release, some iPhone 4S owners complained of battery problems particularly rapid drainage.

The iOS 5.0.1 will add multitasking gestures on the iPad, fix bugs in the iCloud, improve features in Siri for Australian users and will also contain security improvements.

Australian users of iPhone 4S have been complaining on Siri- the voice recognition software-not working properly on their phones. The latest beta is expected to solve the issue. Similarly, iPad owners will welcome the arrival of multitasking gestures on their devices as it will make navigating on the device and switching between the apps fast and easy.

However, there have been a few reports of iPhone application developers facing trouble activating their devices with the latest beta.

Deutsche Telekom’s developer platform-Developer Garden- has releases a Software Development Kit (SDK) for iPad and iPhone app developers. The new SDK will make it easier for iPhone developers to integrate Deutsche Telekom services into apps for the iPhone and iPad.

The new Objective-C SDK, will make it simpler for iOS app developers to build iPhone and iPad applications on the Developer Garden APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). The SDK offers complete English-language documentation and a range of sample applications for the individual APIs. It simplifies application programming and enables routine iPhone app development tasks like authenticating and processing messages with the server. It also enables app developers to perform tasks like integrating the AutoScout24 market place, integrating text & MMS messaging functions, and initiating telephone conferences etc., with relative ease.

The newly released Objective-C SDK is compatible to iOS 5. The Xcode 4 development environment allows app developers to try out the sample applications using the emulator.

Apple has notified out to iPad and iPhone app developers that iTunes Match music libraries in iCloud will be wiped on October 27th. The communiqué advises iPhone developers to turn off iTunes Match on their devices during that period. iOS app developers are also advised to maintain a backup of all their iTunes content although chances of their content being lost is very slim.

Apple has done a similar deletion exercise in iTunes Match library on September 26, 2011. It is widely believed that the current wipe out process is in preparation for public release of iTunes Match. Earlier scheduled to launch alongside iOS 5, the iTunes Match service is expected to be released in a few days.

The month of October has witnessed mobile communication’s entry into the next generation with the introduction of Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Google Nexus and Motorola Droid Razr. Mobile users must be contemplating on switching to all powerful and new feature packed new generation smartphones. But, which one is the best? How they stack up against one another? We, at iphonedeveloperlabs, decided to help you compare iPhone 4S with Google Nexus and Motorola Droid Razr; so that you can take an informed decision and pick the best for yourself. So, have a look at our smartphone comparison table and make your own choice. But, do let us know which one you liked and are willing to buy.

Not long ago, smartphones were considered to be a gadget of rich and elite. However, in recent times, its popularity has increased manifolds. So much so that smartphones are now replacing feature phones. People at [x]cubeLABS have come up with an interesting and elegant infographic showcasing smartphone user behavior and app usage trends. The infographic has some interesting data that 48% users in United States watch videos on their smartphones, 58% use it to find a retailer while 48% use it to find vouchers and coupons. The infographic also tell us that games are the most popular app category followed by weather and social networking. So, enjoy this interesting and informative infographic from [x]cubeLABS-

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Speciality mobile development company, [x]cubeLABS has published an excellent presentation on the history of iPhones. The attractive presentation takes us through the release date of each iPhone model- iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and the latest iPhone 4S- with key features and specification. The presentation also provides a graphical account of worldwide iPhone sales- quarterly and yearly. Enjoy the presentation …

Is the newly launched iPhone 4S standing up to the competition? Which one you should buy- iPhone 4S or a Samsung Galaxy S II? Where does Motorola Droid Bionic or HTC Titan stand? These and several such questions must be occupying your mind since the launch of Apple iPhone 4S. We thought it prudent to help you answer all the questions by presenting before you a smartphone comparison chart wherein we have pitted iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II vs. Motorola Droid Bionic vs. BlackBerry Bold 9900 vs.HTC Titan for you to check, compare and choose.

Apple will hold “Let’s talk iPhone” event today and true to its style it is keeping all its cards close to its chest. Majority opinion suggests that it will unveil its next generation iPhone or (as called) iPhone 5 in the event. For almost a year, the mobile industry has witnessed unprecedented rumors and speculations-right from the iPhone 5 release date to the features it will bring. Will Apple release two iPhones? Will the new iPhone 5 support Near Field Communications? These and many such questions have been debated and discussed ad nauseum. And, all or most of it will be answered today.

Apple is widely expected to release its next-generation iPhone (it may be iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, or both as speculated in some circles). The event may also discuss software and services such as iOS 5 and iCloud. There are also rumors that Facebook may launch its iPad application.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reports the US carrier Sprint is betting heavily on the iPhone, and has got into a nearly $20 billion agreement with Apple.

So let’s wait for a few hours. And see what Apple offers this time…