As crazy as it sounds, Apple is rumored to unveil another tablet this year. Not even 6 months after the iPad 2 launched, rumor has it that the Cupertino company will announce a new slate this Fall.
Most reports claim this new tablet will be more of an addition to the current iPad 2 model, rather than a complete redesign. Keeping that in mind, graphic artist Guilherme Schasiepen designed this concept of what he thinks the next iPad might look like...
Mobile app developers are moving to the iOS platform from Google's Android, according to a new study. Coming from the analytics firm, Flurry, stats point to an increase in development for iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad, while Android's app creation has fallen, as the chart above shows.
Flurry also speculates as to the reason behind the shift, with the release of both the iPad 2 and a Verizon compatible iPhone 4 as the catalyst for the change....
I always wanted to be an inventor when I grew up. What could be more fun than creating something completely new? Thankfully, the world isn't relying on little old me to come up with the next big thing. No, we've got plenty of people much more qualified to think up interesting toys for the likes of us to buy.
If we're really lucky, the new toy on the block will actually be useful, too. And that's just what Bubblescope is for, taking panoramic photos with the iPhone....
Apple will no longer allow users to update or restore an iOS device to iOS 4.3.3. The signing window for 4.3.3 has been closed, meaning that you can no longer restore a device to 4.3.3 in iTunes without previously saved SHSH blobs from that firmware.
This news is important for jailbreakers that are either considering using JailbreakMe on iOS 4.3.3, or those that may have possibly upgraded to an iOS 5 beta without saving their blobs. The recently released iOS 4.3.4 kills the untethered jailbreak that was previously offered in iOS 4.3.x, so 4.3.3 is the most up to date firmware that offers an untethered jailbreak.
Now I'm as tired of these next-gen iPhone rumors as the next person, but when industry-insider Jonathan Geller says he's received iPhone information from a "solid source," it's hard to ignore it. Geller's site, Boy Genius Report, has been home to several Apple exclusives in the past.
His latest report confirms that Apple will indeed be launching two different versions of the iPhone this Fall. One iPhone 4S/5 model will replace the current iPhone 4, and there will also be a cheaper model for the low-end and prepaid markets...
The folks at ZAGG just notified me that they were running a massive sale on the Sparq, a portable battery charger for your iPhone, iPad, and virtually any other device. I reviewed the Sparq a few months ago, and the only downside I could find at the time was its price tag.
Well, this shouldn't be much of an issue anymore as you can now get 50% off your Sparq purchase. Simply click on this link and enter the coupon code "drewsparq" at checkout. It will deduct about $50 from your purchase...
It's heating up in the court the battle between Apple and, well, everyone.
The Cupertino outfit drew first blood in a battle with Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC on Friday, with an ITC judge deeming that HTC had infringed upon two of Apple's patents. The two patents, however, may not be specific to HTC's handsets, and this opens the door to the possibility that other Android-powered smartphones may also fall foul, thanks to the ITC decision...
CNN announced earlier today that CNN and HLN will be streaming a constant 24/7 feed of programming on all CNN iOS apps, as well offering the continued streaming on CNN.com for desktop users.
Although CNN is the first news network (in the United States, BBC has done it for a while now) to stream their channel 24/7 online, there is a catch. In order to watch CNN on your iDevice on the go, you need to be subscribed to a TV multi-channel service. It's available to subscribers of AT&T, Comcast, Cox, DISH Network, Suddenlink and Verizon, as well as some satellite services...
Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to the next iPhone as much as the next guy. But this might be a little extreme. The UK's Metro Online is reporting that somebody is already in line for the iPhone 5.
Even though the device isn't expected for another 1-2 months, Rob Shoesmith has already set up camp outside a London Apple Store in anticipation of the new gadget. No he's not crazy, this is actually all part of his plan...
Critics of Apple have long argued that the Cupertino company always puts form ahead of function. While that may be true in a few instances, for the most part I find that their products feature a nice balance of both.
When it comes to jailbreaking, however, a lot of the tweaks that I review are unabashed when it comes to putting function, over form.
Such is the case with this latest jailbreak tweak entitled SBBrightness. It's a tweak that places a brightness slider bar directly on your iPhone's Home screen...
ClockSeconds is a recently released tweak that adds seconds to the clock on your iPhone's lockscreen.
For those of you who are keen on customization, there's also a settings panel added to your Settings app that allows you to modify the color of the clock's numbers.
That's great and all, but there is one major flaw that plagues ClockSeconds, rendering it a lot less practical. Check inside for the full lowdown on this jailbreak tweak's shortcomings...
One of the best things about the jailbreak community is when its members listen to the voices of the users, and team up to create something fantastic.
That's exactly what happened with this latest Cydia release entitled CallBar; it's a culmination of teamwork and listening to the feedback from those in the community.
CallBar essentially allows you to manage incoming phone calls -- whether it's strictly a voice call, or a FaceTime call -- without losing the focus of your current task.
Instead of taking up your iPhone's entire screen announcing your incoming call, CallBar adds a subtle, yet noticeable, notification at the top of your iPhone's screen.
The result is a well thought out tweak that greatly improves the experiencing of receiving and managing phone calls on the iPhone. Be sure to check out our full video walkthrough inside...