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- Photoful brings elements of iOS 7’s Photo app to iOS 6
- Safari Upload Enabler finally updated with support for iOS 6
- Why it took HBO GO so long to come to Apple TV
- ‘PostOffice’ forwards all iOS notifications to Google Glass
- Wi-Fi Alliance launches 802.11ac certification
- Best Buy to relaunch iPhone 4/4S trade-in offer this week
- How iOS 7 makes auto-correct better
- Instagram now does video
- IDC: iPhone 4′s triple-digit growth boosts Apple’s China share to 9%
- Rovio Stars releases Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage
- Apple patent describes fingerprint sensor encapsulation tech
- A closer look at smarter keyboard in iOS 7
- XCOM: Enemy Unknown lands on the App Store
- How to know who’s calling without looking at your iPhone
- Logitech to launch Harmony remote for iOS this August
- Pegatron CEO says Apple’s budget iPhone won’t be ‘cheap’
- Apple posts video of WWDC keynote to YouTube
| Photoful brings elements of iOS 7’s Photo app to iOS 6 Posted: 20 Jun 2013 05:05 PM PDT
Just the same, I'm really exited about some of the new features that are heading to my iPhone with iOS 7. Some of the features I'm looking forward to the most are the changes to Apple's native Photos app. Thanks to Photoful, I don't have to wait until the Fall to take advantage of some of them. This new photo app incorporates some of the "Moments" in iOS 7 features that turn your sea of photos into something more organized and easier to search through…(...) "Photoful brings elements of iOS 7's Photo app to iOS 6" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Safari Upload Enabler finally updated with support for iOS 6 Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:49 PM PDT
Folks who have been around the jailbreak community for a while will likely remember a popular tweak called Safari Upload Enabler. Before Apple added the ability in Safari to upload photos and videos in iOS 6, it was one of the only ways you could natively upload files from within the mobile browser. Well we have some good news today for all of you jailbreakers, Safari Upload Enabler has finally been updated with support for iOS 6. Developed by H. Samara and N. Bassen, the new version of the tweak is out in Cydia now with a number of improvements, including a new Dropbox API and more…(...) "Safari Upload Enabler finally updated with support for iOS 6" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Why it took HBO GO so long to come to Apple TV Posted: 20 Jun 2013 02:25 PM PDT
Yesterday morning, Apple announced that an update was available for its Apple TV devices. The new software, which was earmarked as version 5.3, featured a handful of content streaming apps including WatchESPN and HBO GO. Users have been clamoring for HBO GO to land on Apple’s ATV platform for quite some time, as its been available on iOS for years. So what took it so long? According to HBO’s chief technology officer, it was building the app itself…(...) "Why it took HBO GO so long to come to Apple TV" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| ‘PostOffice’ forwards all iOS notifications to Google Glass Posted: 20 Jun 2013 01:28 PM PDT
Adam Bell, the iOS developer behind jailbreak tweaks like Stride and the Facebook Chat Head enabling MessageBox, is back at it again. He just released PostOffice — a new jailbreak tweak that allows Google Glass users to forward all of their iOS notifications directly to Google Glass. Unfortunately, I don’t own Google Glass, so it’s impossible for me to personally test out exactly how the tweak functions. At any rate, take a look inside for a screenshot of the tweak’s settings.(...) "‘PostOffice’ forwards all iOS notifications to Google Glass" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Wi-Fi Alliance launches 802.11ac certification Posted: 20 Jun 2013 01:00 PM PDT
The so-called Gigabit Wi-Fi, better known as 802.11ac, has yet to be officially ratified but that hasn’t stopped Apple from implementing the technology on the refreshed MacBook Air lineup and the redesigned AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule base stations, which were both announced during the WWDC keynote earlier this month. That said, it’s fairly safe to assume that Apple will also roll out 802.11ac across the upcoming iPhone 5S, iPad 5, iPad mini 2 and a next-gen Mac Pro, Apple TV and MacBook. For what it’s worth, Apple reportedly partnered with chip maker Broadcom to outfit all Macs with 802.11ac chips. Apple is usually among the first companies – if not the first – to implement each new major revision to the Wi-Fi standard. And while this allows Apple’s customers to live on the bleeding edge of technology, it also exposes early adopters to their fair share of teething issues…(...) "Wi-Fi Alliance launches 802.11ac certification" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Best Buy to relaunch iPhone 4/4S trade-in offer this week Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:49 PM PDT
All through this month, nationwide electronics chain Best Buy has been taking $50 off its iPhone 5 handsets. This means that if you were in the market for such a device, you could score a 16GB iPhone 5 for just $150, with contract. And it’s looking to sweeten the deal. The retailer says that it’s going to be relaunching its iPhone trade-in offer this week that will allow customers to trade in their old iPhone 4 or 4S for a free 16GB iPhone 5 with a 2-year agreement…(...) "Best Buy to relaunch iPhone 4/4S trade-in offer this week" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How iOS 7 makes auto-correct better Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:15 PM PDT
I’d be lying if I said I’ve never been embarrassed by a text message I sent containing an accidentally auto-corrected word. I’m sure you’ve been there too. It can be embarrassing, or it can be hilarious, depending who’s receiving the message and what’s being said, but at the end of the day, it’s something that could have been prevented should your iPhone auto-correct be a little smarter. And smarter it appears to be in iOS 7! Christian touched on this earlier today with a post on how the keyboard features in iOS 7 have gotten smarter, but I’d like to focus a little more on auto-correct with a few real life examples and comparison points with iOS 6…(...) "How iOS 7 makes auto-correct better" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Posted: 20 Jun 2013 10:30 AM PDT
As expected, Facebook at a press conference today announced that Instagram, the popular photo-sharing service it snapped up earlier in the year, now lets you record, upload and share short video clips with your followers or the web at large. An accompanying update to the Instagram mobile app with video capability has just been released, featuring a brand new camera icon. You can optionally soup up your recording with a bunch of cinematic filters made specifically for Instagram videos. When done, share your work on Instagram like you would do with photos and hope it goes viral… (...) "Instagram now does video" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| IDC: iPhone 4′s triple-digit growth boosts Apple’s China share to 9% Posted: 20 Jun 2013 09:31 AM PDT
More indications Apple’s efforts offering flexible pricing are paying off. Sales of the iPhone 4 in China grew at a faster pace than the overall market during the first quarter, research firm IDC announced Thursday. Per data, the iPhone has a cool nine percent of the Chinese smartphone market, putting Apple in fifth place. Demand for the iPhone 4 grew by 211 percent, outpacing the market’s overall 117 percent growth rate. By comparison, Korean smartphone rival Samsung has nineteen percent of the smartphone market in China. However, the company has shifted from growing its share of the high-end market to simply hanging on to what it now has…(...) "IDC: iPhone 4′s triple-digit growth boosts Apple’s China share to 9%" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Rovio Stars releases Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage Posted: 20 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT
Finnish Angry Birds maker Rovio back in May announced its new publishing label dubbed Rovio Stars that focuses on "the best new games from talented and innovative developers" and files as Rovio's first foray into including third party titles in its game line-up. Thursday, Rovio Stars released its inaugural iOS game on the App Store, Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage from UK-based studio Nitrome. The game combines dynamic ice-slicing mechanics with an offbeat sense of humor. More details right after the jump…(...) "Rovio Stars releases Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple patent describes fingerprint sensor encapsulation tech Posted: 20 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT
Is Apple preparing to offer fingerprint reading as part of its rumored iPhone 5S? That question returned Thursday after a patent from Apple describing a fingerprint-reading structure of sorts was approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A number of theories exist on when a new iPhone will appear and what might be the key features. Today’s patent approval could solve both. The technology giant seems to have also cracked the question of how to scan a fingerprint while although protecting the delicate circuitry required to identify the owner…(...) "Apple patent describes fingerprint sensor encapsulation tech" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| A closer look at smarter keyboard in iOS 7 Posted: 20 Jun 2013 06:30 AM PDT
The iOS virtual keyboard has seen little changes since the iPhone’s inception six years ago. Apart from a few baby steps here and there, each new major iOS release has brought little in terms of improving the typing experience on iPhones, iPads and iPods. In turn, developers have readily stepped up their game with a number of keyboard-focused tweaks for jailbroken devices in order to, you know, just keep pace with Android. Virtual keyboard in iOS 7 is of course translucent and like other frosty panels seen throughout the system shows heavily blurred content underneath to an arguably stunning effect. Apart from the visual updates, we have noticed a few under-the-hood improvements in iOS 7 seemingly aimed at making the iPhone’s predictive keyboard smarter. Go past the fold for the full breakdown…(...) "A closer look at smarter keyboard in iOS 7" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| XCOM: Enemy Unknown lands on the App Store Posted: 20 Jun 2013 05:20 AM PDT
If you thought casual mobile entertainment were becoming a tad too boring lately, how about something completely different? Something along the lines of a triple-A action strategy that has a long history and loyal following, a direct port of a massively popular PC hit? Developer Fireaxis and publisher 2K Games have been trumpeting the forthcoming release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown for Apple’s iOS platform for quite some time and now it’s finally arrived. The universal binary supports iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices and apart from touch-based controls, this is the full XCOM: Enemy Unknown experience you’d expect from the popular PC and console franchise…(...) "XCOM: Enemy Unknown lands on the App Store" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to know who’s calling without looking at your iPhone Posted: 20 Jun 2013 05:00 AM PDT
Today's tutorial is on how to designate specific ringtones, text tones and vibrations to your contacts so that you can hear the call, or even feel it, and not have to look at your phone to know whom it is…(...) "How to know who's calling without looking at your iPhone" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Logitech to launch Harmony remote for iOS this August Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:06 AM PDT
I received a Logitech Harmony remote for Christmas last year, and it’s been by far my most frequently used gift. It’s completely replaced 5 of my living room remotes, it’s easy to run, and it took me less than 15 minutes to set it up using my computer. This being said, you can imagine how excited I was when Logitech announced last night that it would be bringing its Harmony line to iOS (and Android) via the Ultimate Hub. The accessory, it says, will turn your smartphone into an all-in-one remote…(...) "Logitech to launch Harmony remote for iOS this August" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Pegatron CEO says Apple’s budget iPhone won’t be ‘cheap’ Posted: 20 Jun 2013 03:28 AM PDT
Speaking at his company’s shareholders meeting on Thursday, Pegatron CEO T.H. Tung made some interesting comments on Apple’s often rumored ‘budget iPhone.’ He said don’t expect the handset to be inexpensive, as the “price [on it] is still high.” For those unfamiliar with Pegatron, it’s a manufacturing company and one of Foxconn’s biggest rivals. The CEO’s comments seem to confirm earlier reports that Apple has chosen the company, over Foxconn, as its primary budget iPhone maker…(...) "Pegatron CEO says Apple’s budget iPhone won’t be ‘cheap’" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple posts video of WWDC keynote to YouTube Posted: 20 Jun 2013 01:16 AM PDT
Apple finally posted this year’s WWDC keynote to its YouTube channel tonight. The media event, which has been one of the most talked about in recent memory, saw Tim Cook and company show off updated Mac hardware, a new version of OS X, and the biggest update to their mobile platform since its inception with iOS 7. Most people prefer YouTube over any other video delivery service because of its versatility. So if streaming the keynote through Apple's website isn't your thing, and you don’t feel like watching it on your Apple TV, you’ll be happy to hear you can now watch the presentation from virtually any desktop or mobile device via YouTube…(...) "Apple posts video of WWDC keynote to YouTube" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
Every time someone writes about the great new look or awesome features that we will see in iOS 7, I get all giddy just thinking about it. I chose not to download the beta because I am the kind of person who actually likes to wait until Christmas morning to open gifts. I don't want to spoil the surprise.
This basic tutorial is for our readers that are new to the iOS world or maybe don't have enough confidence in their abilities to explore all that their devices have to offer. While we know that most of our readers are about as expert as one can get when it comes to Apple's gadgets, we like to offer up the basics every once in a while to help those who were once like you: new users.
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