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Inside the iPad rig Jimmy Fallon used to duet with Billy Joel on 'The Tonight Show' Posted: 21 Mar 2014 10:29 AM PDT Apple's iPad was the centerpiece of a live performance this week featuring the legendary Billy Joel and "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon, and AppleInsider has learned exactly what hardware and software producers utilized to make the memorable duet happen.

Apple's iBeacon used to push seat upgrades in nosebleeds at sporting events Posted: 21 Mar 2014 06:56 AM PDT Some U.S. sports arenas have begun pushing ticket upgrades to fans in the cheap seats through Apple's iBeacon technology for iPhone, offering users the ability to upgrade their seats quickly and easily.

Apple highlights indie games with new iOS App Store section Posted: 20 Mar 2014 10:12 PM PDT In a change to the iOS App Store late Thursday, Apple debuted the new "Indie Game Showcase," a special section that will regularly highlight one independent developer and their favorite titles.

Medium launches on iOS as read-only app focused on content curation Posted: 20 Mar 2014 06:58 PM PDT Blogging platform Medium on Thursday launched its first iOS app, a read-only content aggregator that allows users of the online service to quickly browse followed collections, view recommendations and find new stories of interest.

Apple restores iTunes contacts & calendars syncing in new OS X Mavericks 10.9.3, iTunes 11.1.6 betas Posted: 20 Mar 2014 03:49 PM PDT Apple on Thursday seeded the latest betas of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 and iTunes 11.1.6 to developers for testing, with the new software marking a return of contacts and calendar data syncing in iTunes.

Starbucks updates app with iOS 7 theme, virtual tip jar and 'shake-to-pay' Posted: 20 Mar 2014 02:47 PM PDT Starbucks, one of the first companies to include support for rechargeable payment cards in Passbook, updated its app on Thursday, adding a new "flat" iOS 7 aesthetic, "shake-to-pay" and digital tipping.

Director wants Christian Bale to play role of Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic Posted: 20 Mar 2014 12:28 PM PDT Acclaimed director David Fincher is considering taking the reins of Sony's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic, but will reportedly do so only if the studio allows Christian Bale to fill the lead role.

Apple's Tim Cook leads Silicon Valley delegation in new leadership rankings Posted: 20 Mar 2014 11:55 AM PDT Apple CEO Tim Cook checked in at number 33 on a new list of the world's 50 greatest leaders, one of only two Silicon Valley executives included in the rankings alongside luminaries like Pope Francis, Bill Clinton, and Derek Jeter.