Powell Jobs said ”we’re really careful about amplifying the great work of others in every way that we can”. It appears that Jobs has been able to give away money anonymously through her organization, Emerson Collective, which is registered as LLC meaning the company can make grants, for-profit investments and political donations without having to publicly report its donations. That strategy is now becoming more common, as people seek flexibility, freedom and anonymity in their investments.

“The beauty of having an LLC in today’s world is No. 1, you have the ability to act and react as nimbly as need be to create change, and you have the ability to invest politically, in the for-profit sector and the nonprofit sector simultaneously,” said Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, who teaches philanthropy at Stanford and is a friend of Powell Jobs. “And the reality is we are now seeing a blurring of the lines between the sectors in a way that was not even discussed 10 years ago. The way that we are going to solve social problems is by working with multiple different types of investing.”

Steve Jobs always remained intensely private, despite his philanthropic efforts, and even refused to discuss his giving with biographer Walter Isaacson before his death.

Steve Jobs’ Family Has Been Giving Money Away Anonymously For Over 20 Years is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

It must be highlighted that Waze buyout by either Google or Facebook could have implications for Apple, who buys data from Waze for its much-criticised Maps application on the iPhone and iPad. The report also claims that Apple is not currently part of the acquisition discussions with Waze. On the other hand, Waze would provide more opportunities to Facebook to sell mobile ads, as well as getting better data about its users’ movements. For Google, Waze would help enhance the social side of its recently updated maps app.

Facebook, Google and other companies are beefing up efforts to court customers on the go. The potential bidding tussle for Waze, which uses information from online communities to improve driving directions, reflects the widening importance of maps on smartphones and other handheld gadgets.

None of the bidders is close to clinching a deal and the talks may fall apart, they said. Waze may also walk away from the discussions and use more venture backing to expand its mapping program, which has more than 40 million users.

For Waze, it’s still everything to play for and any outcome is possible. We’ll keep you posted as the story develops further.

Google & Other Tech Giants Considering A Bid To Acquire Waze is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Example titles on sale include every game from The Sims 3 series, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Dead Space, Monopoly HD (regularly priced at $9.99), Risk (regularly priced at $6.99) and more. As iPad titles are usually more expensive than iPhone versions, this is your time to pick up some great deals.

You can check out the list of EA games on sale here in the App Store. What games are you going to buy today?

EA 2013 Memorial Day Sale: iOS Games Slashed to $0.99 is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

However, she quickly added that her “tentative view” is not final, because she hasn’t yet read all the documentation. But this could add further pressure on Apple and suggests it would be better to settle the lawsuit as the other defendants did.

“I believe that the government will be able to show at trial direct evidence that Apple knowingly participated in and facilitated a conspiracy to raise prices of e-books, and that the circumstantial evidence in this case, including the terms of the agreements, will confirm that,” Cote said.

Orin Snyder, a lawyer for Apple, said in a statement, “We strongly disagree with the court’s preliminary statements about the case today.”

The Justice Department declined to comment.

The Judge’s thoughts come after Apple has pointed to evidence that the publishers were already outraged at Amazon’s policy of keeping e-book prices low. According to their evidence, Apple initially contacted the publishers and its proposed 30% cut from e-book proceeds received a somewhat lukewarm reaction, with each publisher having its own proposal for Apple.

Judge’s “Tentative View” is Against Apple in E-Book Case is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Sources have described iOS 7 as “black, white, and flat all over.” This refers to the dropping of heavy textures and the addition of several new black and white user interface elements.

Sources say that over the past few months, Apple has re-architected iOS 7?s new interface several times, so until the new software is announced at WWDC, interface elements could dramatically change from what Apple has been testing internally in recent weeks.

Now that over half a billion devices running Jobs’ and Forstall’s iconic system have been sold, Ive has the immense challenge to make Apple’s software as clean and seamless as his glass and aluminum devices, all while making the software remain simple enough to resonate with customers.

For the upcoming operating system, which Apple says will be unveiled at its June Worldwide Developers Conference, Ive has not simply picked areas of the software design to tweak. He has essentially made his mark on every corner of the operating system, according to descriptions from sources, all while mostly keeping the essence of what has made iOS so ubiquitous.

A number of specific changes are reported in the iOS 7 currently under development, and these changes are also subject to a further change before the major release will take place. People familiar with the matter point out that the design changes appear to alter the home screen, notifications, lock screen and native apps.

The report goes on to detail the new design elements:

In addition to the Home screen buttons, most of Apple’s apps have been redesigned to fit the white, black, and flat theme of the new operating system. For example, the shredding animation for deleting virtual passes has likely been removed from Passbook.

Additionally, the iPhone’s Notes app has replaced the yellow notepad design for a flat white look. Apps such as Mail, Calendar, and Maps have also gained a more uniformed look with flat white textures. While the core elements of those apps are mostly white, each app has been given a unique button color. Essentially, each app has a white base with a respective color theme.

But that isn’t all: besides the new look, iOS 7 will also bring several new features. We’ve told you about the Flickr and Vimeo integration, but there will be much more.

After Apple (not surprisingly) confirmed the keynote for June 10, we are counting the days already until we finally see the iOS 7′s beta version.

Ive’s Flat iOS 7 to Emphasize Black and White Design Elements is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

No details were provided regarding the exact location of the store. Possible locations could include Guildford Town Centre, which began a three phase $280 million redevelopment to renovate and expand the mall, with final construction to be completed in 2014.

Another possibility could be The Shops at Morgan Crossing, an outdoor outlet style mall with various fashion retailers.

Current Apple retail stores include locations at Pacific Centre and Oakridge Mall in Vancouver, Richmond Centre in Richmond, Metrotown in Burnaby and Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam. If you live in Surrey, where would you want an Apple Store to open?

Apple Retail Store Set to Open in Surrey, British Columbia is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

• Richmond Hill
• Markham
• Vaughan
• Woodbridge
• Mississauga
• Brampton
• All of Toronto including Etobicoke and Scarborough

There are most likely more cities than this–check your home area and let us know if you see 3D flyover support, then share it with us in the comments.

How to test this? Zoom into your city in satellite view, tap the 3D icon and keep zooming–it should turn to a building icon if flyover is available.

Thanks Nick!

Apple Maps Adds 3D Flyover to Additional Cities in Ontario [LIST] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

The images below depict Hajek’s latest iWatch concept as an extension of a Maps running on an iPhone, noting arrows and distance to travel for turn-by-turn directions. Check out the images below and tell us what you think:

Hajek’s iWatch concept envisions chamfered edges from the iPhone 5 and the Lightning connector on the side of the curved glass screen:

Just the other day KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a report citing Apple’s rumoured smart watch could debut in 2014, instead of this year.

You can check out the rest of the gallery over at Hajek’s Flickr page.

This Concept Shows Off ‘iWatch’ Maps Integration with the iPhone [PICS] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Apple has aired a new TV ad to showcase the iPhone 5 and music. The commercial ends with the following line:

Every day, more people enjoy their music on the iPhone than any other phone.

Check it out below and tell me what you think.

This commercial follows the same theme from a similar ad released about a month ago to highlight the iPhone’s camera, titled “Photos Every Day”. It’s definitely better than previous commercials where words were being screamed at you.

Apple Airs New iPhone 5 TV Ad ‘Music Every Day’ [VIDEO] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

In just over a month Google Reader will shut down, which will cause some to weep endlessly but have no fear as numerous worthy RSS reader alternatives such as Feedly have emerged.

Digg previously shared details about their ambitious plans to create their own replacement and now we have more details, via their CEO Andrew McLaughlin, speaking at Internet Week New York (via The Next Web).

The new name of the product will be called Digg Reader, which will be integrated into the existing Digg iOS app via an update. McLaughlin made it clear users will “have one download, which is Digg, and the current Digg will have added onto it reader capabilities.” The company says what they are building will be “very clean, very simple and very fast.”

Digg Reader is on track to launch at the end of June, just prior to the closure of Google Reader. The CEO noted the new reader has already made its way onto production servers this Monday and considering the mammoth task at hand Digg engineers have consulted with Google Reader’s former developers.

Digg Reader will be available on the web and iOS only for now, with Android on the back burner says McLaughlin. He also shared Instapaper integration will be coming in the future and not part of the initial release. Anyone excited for this? What’s your Google Reader replacement right now?

‘Digg Reader’ to Be Integrated into Existing iOS App, End of June Launch is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource