Those of you that are really into Emoji will be happy to learn that iOS 6 is bringing a multitude of new icons to the mix.
The ones displayed in the image above are just a few examples of what's to come in Apple's latest mobile operating system, which is still in beta, and should be released to the public in the Fall...
A few days ago we reported about the progress made by Dev Team frontman Musclenerd regarding the possible downgrade of the 06.15 baseband. Looking at the activity on that post we wrote, I'm sure many of you will be happy to learn that Musclenerd hinted earlier today at a release of the downgrade for this Funday Sunday.
When asked about an ETA of the project, Musclenerd replied:
With the release of iOS 5 last year, it was pretty clear that Apple had gotten plenty of inspiration from the jailbreak scene, notably by implementing 20+ jailbreak tweaks in its latest mobile operating system.
We were expecting Apple to do the same thing again this year, and in anticipation, we even came out with our own list of jailbreak tweaks we wanted to see in iOS 6.
If it isn't as obvious as last year, it's still evident that iOS has already killed a few jailbreak tweaks. We go over the list of those tweaks that were made obsolete by iOS 6...
Something that has always amazed me about Apple – even long before I actually converted to the cult – is that the company pays an incredible amount of attention to details. It seems that everything has to be meaningful and thought all the way through.
The latest extreme attention to detail we came across was sent to us by iDB reader Aaron, and refers to the volume knob of the Music app in iOS 6...
Unless you're part of the iOS developer program, you won't be able to get your hands on iOS 6 until this fall. Unfortunately, the most advanced mobile operating system in the world will not support every device.
Even though there is no official date for the release of iOS 6, we do know it will come this fall, likely with the release of the iPhone 5. When released to the public, it will support the following devices:
While we never know for sure what Apple has up its sleeves until they actually unveil a product, we can almost all agree that at this point, it is a given that the next iPhone will sport a bigger display.
There has been no shortage of rumors lately regarding the next iPhone, and if there is one thing that seems to be the consensus, it's indeed the 4-inch screen.
And it appears that Apple just flashed it in front of us all today, yet no one noticed...
Can't wait to get your hands on iOS 6 and its new awesome features? The good news is that if you are a developer, it is available for download right now from the Dev Center.
Get your downloading on and let us know if you find something cool in iOS 6.
Among the big announcements that were expected is some improvements to FaceTime. During today's WWDC event, Apple senior vice president of iOS Software Scott Forstall announced that FaceTime will finally allow for calls over cellular network.
That means you are no more tied to your wifi network to have a FaceTime conversation with someone...
A new week is coming, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on what happened last week. If you think you may have missed a few of the top stories from last week, don't sweat it, we've got you covered.
We've gathered the top 10+ most popular stories from iDB last week for you to check out. As always, make sure that you're friends with us on Facebook, Google+, and that you are following us on Twitter...
Summer isn't going to to be here for another couple of weeks but the the folks at ZAGG and iDB have decided to kick off the season early with an awesome giveaway that you won't forget anytime soon.
Our good friends at ZAGG have been generous enough to offer iDB readers $1,400 worth of iPhone and iPad accessories, so we have decided to put up a simple contest to give those accessories away...
Is jailbreak developer extraordinaire Chpwn looking for a new challenge? After releasing some of my favorite jailbreak tweaks such as Zephyr, Grant 'Chpwn' Paul has accepted an intern position at Facebook.
So what is Chpwn going to do at Facebook? Work on the mystery Facebook phone? Bring some Apple sauce to the company? Fix the plumbing? We have absolutely no idea what he's up to but we sure wish him well in his new endeavors...
I don't know if it's because I recently had a baby, or maybe because I'm just looking for an excuse to spend even more time on my iPhone, but I've recently found a new interest in iPhoneography.
Up to a few months ago, I wouldn't think twice about snapping a picture with my iPhone. I would pull it out of my pocket, launch the camera app, and take a picture. The result would usually be decent enough, but nothing amazing.
Then I came across Justin Balog's blog which was like an eye opener about what you can really do with your iPhone. I devoured his short tutorial, and decided to get in touch with him to see if we could meet, since he appeared to be traveling to San Diego from time to time. When we finally met a few months ago, we talked about the iPhone, photography, and how we could work together to bring some awesome iPhoneography tips to iDB readers.
That's why we decided to launch this mini series focused on iPhone Photography. To start, we'll just test the water and see how you react to it, if you like it or not, and if you ask for more. This will be a good way to gauge the interest iDB readers have in iPhone photography. My feeling is that you will love it!
So, what is the goal of this series?
If you're like me, you don't know jack about photography in general. Aperture, focal length, ISO speed might not mean anything to you, although they are some of the basic terms and principles of photography.
That's why we thought it would be a good idea to start with the basics of photography applied to the iPhone and go from there, so that whether you're a beginner or an expert, we can all learn together at the same pace.
Let me hand you over to Justin for a minute so he can tell you more about our photo series...
My name is Justin Balog, author of the critically acclaimed iBook 'Big World Little Lens - The Complete Guide to iPhone Photography'.
I'd like to start off by thanking Sebastien for inviting me to join the iDB team.
In this series, we will not only be exploring the world of iPhone Photography together, we will unearth the creativity in all of us. My goal for this series is simple: to teach you how to make a great photograph with your iPhone that you are excited to share with your friends and family... heck, maybe the world. The series will include app tutorials, technique tips, as well as general principles of photography. All of which are intended to increase the awesomeness of your iPhone photos. Now grab your iPhone and let's get started!
As you may be able to tell, Justin is pretty excited about our iPhone photography series too!
If you haven't yet, I highly suggest you download Justin's iBook called Big World Little Lens - The Complete Guide to iPhone Photography. It's available in the iBook Store for $4.99 and is a goldmine of information for iPhoneography beginners. When I first got my hands on Justin's iBooks, I thought that the content would be too "light" for me as I already knew the very basics of iPhone photography. After reading a few pages, I found out that although I did know a lot about what he was touching on, there were still a bunch of tips and tricks I learned from it. As I said to Justin after reading his iBook, I believe Big World Little Lens is a must-have for every beginner out there. Of course, if you already are an experienced iPhone photographer, your mileage may vary.
Watch for our very first iPhoneography post sometimes this week. In the meantime, if you have any question or request, please leave a comment below.
And don't forget to follow me and Justin on Twitter and Instagram. We are @JustinBalog and @SebastienPage. If you're already out shooting and sharing awesome pictures, make sure to use the #iDownloadBlog tag so we can find them.