Oliver Haslam

Google+ App Updated, Re-Sharing and Bug Fixes Ahoy!

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated March 12, 2018

Google has pushed out an updated version of its Google Plus iPhone and iPod touch app via the App Store, bringing with it various bug fixes, along with the much wished for 'reshare' feature.

The update brings the app up to version number 1.0.3.2124, and attempts to give the iOS app parity with its Android-based cousin. The reshare ability was added to the Android app recently, and Apple's App Store approval process has been the reason for the delay on this side of the iPhone/Android divide.

For those that have ever wondered if the big developers get special treatment in the App Store, you just got your answer...

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Best Buy’s New Apple Fixture Isn’t for iPhone 5 After All

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Well, that's another rumor quashed. Those paying attention may remember us telling you a couple of days ago how a Best Buy employee had tipped 'This is My Next' that the retailer was expecting a new Apple fixture to arrive in October.

The magic date was October 21st, with a member of store management required to be in-store at some un-godly hour to help facilitate the installation. This led to much excitement, with some believing that the reason behind the new 'point of sale' being the release of a new iPhone.

Unfortunately, it turns out that's not the case, with the real reason being wholly underwhelming. Best Buy is getting an update for its in-store iPad display.

All together now for a resounding 'meh'...

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Ever Wanted an iPhone With a Wooden Back Panel?

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated December 26, 2016

If unique is what you're after, then you're going to love JackBacks.

If there's one downside to everyone and their grandmother being the proud owner of an iPhone 4 right now, it's that there's nothing really unique about the handset itself. Granted, some may have a fancy case, but other than that, all our iPhones look the same.

The JackBacks wooden iPhone 4 case is sure to set you apart from the rest of the boring, bumper-clad iPhone lovers out there...

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Atari to Introduce Official iPad Arcade Controller

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

In an update to the Atari's Greatest Hits iOS app, the evergreen gaming company has included support for an unannounced arcade stick. The "Atari Arcade -- Duo Powered" joystick will be offered to the public soon for insanely addictive gaming on iPads everywhere.

The app's description links to a web page that shows a photo of the mystery device, along with a short description which doesn't really tell us all that much. The picture is enough for us to know we need this thing in our lives...

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TomTom’s iPad App is on the Horizon

Oliver Haslam ∙ September 5, 2011

Are you a TomTom iPhone app user? Ever wish that your little 3.5" screen was just a bit bigger for GPS navigation? Perhaps, I don't know, say.. 9.7" big for example? Oh, you have? Then you're in luck, as the sat nav company has announced that it will be bringing its popular iPhone app to the iPad – and it won't cost existing owners a penny.

Slated for release this Fall, the app will be a free upgrade to the existing iPhone app, turning it into a fully-fledged universal app...

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Samsung Pulls Galaxy Tab 7.7 From IFA

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Poor Samsung just can't catch a break, can it? With the ongoing legal wrangle between the Korean company and the masterminds in Cupertino, Samsung has found itself having to remove its products from sale across the globe, as well as postponing the release of new ones.

As if to really compound matters, Samsung's recently announced that its Galaxy Tab 7.7 slate has now been removed from the IFA show currently taking place in Germany. While Samsung hasn't officially confirmed the reason behind the removal of its latest and greatest from display, it's a fairly safe assumption that it has something to do with Apple. And the courts...

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Deutsche Telekom Already Taking iPhone 5 Pre-Orders

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple hasn't even announced the iPhone 5 yet, let alone a release date and details of availability, but that hasn't stopped Deutsche Telekom from starting its pre-orders.

The German telecoms giant, and owner of T-Mobile, has taken the unusual step of offering pre-orders for a device that doesn't actually exist to the public because it foresees "supply bottlenecks." If previous iPhone releases are any indication, the carrier may very well be right...

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Tapsteroids – FREE Today Only!

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated March 12, 2018

We've told you all about Tapsteroids before – the fast-paced action-shooter from the two-person team that is UNAgames. Tapsteroids was released just a few days ago on September 1st, and it's already being featured by Apple in their 'New & Noteworthy' section of the App Store.

To celebrate the achievement, UNAgames has made Tapsteroids FREE, but for today only, so if by any chance you haven't stumped up the $0.99 yet, now's the time to get it...

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Nuance’s Speech-to-Text Functionality Currently Being Tested in iOS 5

Oliver Haslam ∙ September 4, 2011

Remember that Nuance speech-to-text feature that everyone's been so excited about ? A new photo sent to 9t05Mac by a claimed Apple employee appears to confirm its existence, and more importantly, that it's being tested right now as part of iOS 5.

While not yet active in the betas of iOS 5 that developers are getting to test in the wild right now, it is becoming clear that those inside Apple, and possibly those close to the company, have already been testing the feature for a while...

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Best Buy Clue Points to October 21 iPhone 5 Release

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We might just found our first reliable iPhone 5 release date rumor, and October 21 is looking like the magic day to mark on your calendars. The Verge has received a tip from a Best Buy employee that suggests the retailer is set for an 'Apple fixture' installation on the 21st.

What makes this seem so plausible is the continued rumor that October is indeed the timeframe in which we should expect an iPhone 5 to go on sale, with an announcement coming some time in the next few weeks. Does Best Buy know something we dont? It's entirely possible...

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Makayama’s iPad 2 Movie Mount Helps You Shoot Steady Footage On-the-Go

Oliver Haslam ∙ September 4, 2011

We all love the iPhone 4's camera. The iPhone's success as a camera and HD video recorder has been widely observed, with the smartphone topping the chart of used cameras on Flickr.

The problem is that neither the iPad 2's front or rear-facing camera is very good. Yes, they both work for snapping a simple shot here and there, and the front-facing camera does a reasonable job for FaceTime, but that's about it. The iPad's shear size doesn't help its usefulness as a camera, either.

The iDevice accessory and app makers at Makayama have come up with an iPad 2 movie mount that, they claim, will improve the iPad's shot-taking prowess...

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Apple’s New Remote iDevice Diagnostic Tool Detailed, Arriving Soon

Oliver Haslam ∙ September 4, 2011

We've been hearing little tidbits here and there that point to a new way for Apple to diagnose issues with iPhones, iPads and iPod touches. First, we reported on internal messages being sent to Apple dealers that mention a tool for remote retrieval of logs and error files from devices, and then a patent popped up that ran along very similar lines.

Now, more details have emerged, with 9to5Mac confirming that Apple is indeed planning to roll out a new diagnostic system, and that it will be coming online slowly over the coming months...

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