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Game Controller For iOS 7 Appears For iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:19:00 +0000

Apple has renewed their focus on the Game centre and there is now official support for third party game controllers under “made for iPhone” branding. Apple really does appear to be on the verge of embracing the huge number of games in the App Store and this comes as a Logitech branded iPhone game controller for iOS 7 appears.

It looks like Logitech is already hard at work developing a game controller designed to make the most of iOS 7's new API for game controller, newly redesign of the Game centre and additonal gaming features. Kotaku has reportedly managed to get their hands on the first spy shot of this gaming controller.

,p>Featuring G-prefix branding, the accessory plays host to a large area which is presumably there to house and iPhone 5. This is instantly recognizable due to the lightning connector that protudes from the device. There is no word as yet as to whether this is for power or for connectivity, although it could be for both. According to Kotaku, this is just one of a selection of third-party gamepad accessories that are being designed for the iPhone after the iOS 7 overhaul. This logitech part looks like an old-fashioned Sony PSP wiht a thumbstick on the left and four buttons on the right.

Apple's iOS 7 is due to hit devices towards the end of the year and if this leaked photo is anything to go by, there will be Apple Stores full of game controllers too. Of course as with all rumors, there is a possibility that this could be fake but considering that the iPhone has long been hugely popular with gamers and the refocus on gaming in iOS 7, this could spell the beginning for a booming accessory market. What do you think?

Apple Considering 5.7 inch iPhones For Next Year

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:49:00 +0000

Apple has stuck rigidly to their iPhone design except for the slight increase in the display size of the iPhone 5. But that might all be about to chance. According to multiple sources, Apple is exploring the possibility of pushing display diameters up to 4.7 inches with the suggestion that an iPhone (or phablet) with a 5.7 inch screen is also part of their thought process. Should Apple decide to go ahead with this, it is something we should see at some point next year. The same report is also hinting at multiple color configurations and a $99 starting price. Is Apple about to break away from their old habits?

The iPhone first launched in 2007 and right the way through to the 2011 release of the iPhone 4S, Apple has maintained the display size of 3.5 inches. Apple then released the iPhone 5 with a display up to 4 inches. This could mean that Apple are a little more open to change and with Tim Cook noting that Apple would potentially consider opening up the iOS API to allow developers to get into the guts of the mobile OS, the prospect of a 5.7 inch iPhone still seems a little ridiculous.

A 4.7 inch model would be a substantial bump from the iPhone 5 and seems a little bit more realistic. More and more consumers are opting for the Nokia Lumia, Galaxy and HTC to get a bigger screen size and this could mean that Apple's hand is being forced so that they can compete.

The report that we received also mentions a low cost iPhone which has been speculated for quite some time now. It states that this will come in an array of colors with perhaps 5 or 6 different options to choose from. The cost of these is set to start at $99. Getting back to the 5.7 inch iPhone, we wonder if this could ever be a reality. When you consider that this would be larger than the Galaxy Note II, we really don't think Apple will take things that far. It may happen one day but we don't think it is any time soon.

What do you think, do you think Apple will release a 5.7 inch iOS powered iPhone?

How To Downgrade iOS 7 Beta To iOS 6.1.3/6.1.4

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:06:00 +0000

If you have upgraded to iOS 7 Beta and you want to downgrade to iOS 6.1.3 or 6.1.4 then this post is for you. This tutorial can be used on iPhone 4S, iPod touch 5, iPhone 4 and the iPhone 5. It is a very simple process and all it involves is restoring the IPSW via iTunes like you regularly do on any iOS device.

In order to downgrade from iOS 7 beta you need to download iOS 6.1.4 for iPhone 5 or iOS 6.1.3 for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 or iPod touch 5. Save the IPSW file to your desktop and make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your PC or Mac. Even though Apple says you can't downgrade from iOS 7 beta, you can downgrade to the last publicly released firmware for your device. You can't downgrade back to iOS 6.1.2 from iOS 7 on the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPod touch 5. If you have an iPhone 4 you can if you have your SHSH blobs and APTickets saved for 6.1.2 or below firmware.

So here's what you need to do to downgrade. First you need to connect your iPhone to your PC and launch iTunes. Select your device from the pane on the left. On the main scree of iTunes you should see two buttons; one says “check for updates” and the other says “restore iPhone”. You need to click on restore iPhone. When a new window opens, point it towards the IPSW file you downloaded for your iPhone and then click on Restore. Itunes will then verify the IPSW firmware file with Apple and your device will restore.

This process may take a little while so be patient. Once done, your device will have iOS 6.1.3 or 6.1.4 running.

If you receive a “Fix iTunes error 3194” message here is what you need to do: If you are running windows you need to go to Windows > System32> driver/etc. If you are on OS X simply head over to etc. A file named hosts will be present in this folder and you need to copy this to your desktop. Right click this file and open it in a text editor. Scroll all the way down and locate the line saying “74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com”. All you have to do is put an # sign before this. This will stop this command from being executed when the restore process is being completed. When you are finished just save the file and then copy it back into the etc folder.

Apple Introduces iOS 7 – Here's What You Can Expect

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:38:00 +0000

As you are aware, WWDC 2013 took place today and with it came the announcement we have all been waiting for; iOS 7. Tim Cook described iOS 7 as the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone before showing a video of what we can all expect. In line with rumors, this new OS is much flatter and cleaner than ever before but iOS 7 is a lot more than just that.

It is clear that Apple have listened to the complaints and quibbles of iPhone users and they have created and OS that we think everyone will love. With iOS 7 folders have been expanded. Folders now have pages allowing hundreds of apps to be stored within any folder. The notification centre has also been given a makeover and can be accessed without having to unlock your phone.

One of the main reasons that people jailbreak is for SBSettings. Now, finally, Apple has brought this feature natively with Control Center which allows such elements as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode to be activated or shut down in a passive, functional manner by simply swiping up.

Multitasking has had a major overhaul and true multitasking will now work for all apps with iOS 7 and you won't have to forgo any precious battery life either. The new multitasking will also pick up on your habits and strive to update your most commonly used apps while easing back on those you don't. It will also adapt to your network conditions, meaning if you are stuck on a sub-standard Wi-Fi hotspot or out in the sticks, it won't stretch your limited connectivity by trying to update and will instead wait till you have a strong connection.

Siri is also being revamps along with a new voice, a new UI and faster search results. Siri is also now ditching Google for Bing. Google is still however the default search engine for Safari. Safari is also getting a much needed update and is now faster than ever before. It has a brand new UI which looks great and switching between multiple tabs is much nicer.

There are plenty more great features included with iOS 7 and we will cover these in more detail later. For now, if you have a developer account you can download the beta version of iOS 7 and see what you make of it. We will see iOS 7 officially launching in the Fall so why not check it out now.

Apple To Introduce iPhone Trade-In Program

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:52:00 +0000

According to a new report, Apple is to introduce an iPhone trade-in program in a bid to help push sales of the iPhone 5. This is being made possible with a little bit of help from wireless distribution specialist Brightstar. If this is true then this could potentially be great news for those looking to get their hands on the latest iPhone model.

The iPhone is one of the most expensive smartphones on the market and naturally the latest iPhone 5 is the dearest. Many people are holding off on purchasing the iPhone 5 because it is around eight months old at this stage but Apple thinks otherwise and with Brightstar on board to help with their exchange program, Apple will be looking to get as many iPhone 5s into people hands before the next generation model arrives later this year.

The shelf life of the iPhone seldom exceeds twelve months and with WWDC just around the corner, consumers know that getting an iPhone 5 at this point in time could see it trumped in a matter of just a few months. Apple is however hoping that with the trade-in program, people will decide to get their hands on a newer device.

As always, Apple hasn't officially stated that this is what they plan to do but with WWDC only a couple of days away, we won't have long to wait to find out anyway. What's your take on this, do you think that in-store trade ins will help increase the demand for a device that is edging close to its sell by date? Let us know in the comments.

Gmail For iOS Updated With New Notifications And More

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:20:00 +0000

Google's Gmail inbox service has had some recent improvements and these have now being introduced to iOS. Gmail is considered the best email client in the world and this is largely thanks to Google's efforts in maintaining and updating its growing list of features. The new look tabbed Gmail inbox was first announced last week and is now available for all iOS users.

Updates are made to the Gmail app on a monthly basis but this one is particularly noteworthy due to the new inbox features. Users have some great new notification options that allow them to tailor Gmail and what they want to get notified about. Users can now set Gmail to only alert them when important messages are received. All the settings are configurable from inside the app. The notifications can be set on a per account basis which is great.

The new inbox features everything Google covered in their initial announcement of the new inbox and once enabled, users will be able to bundle their emails together in easy to digest groups which should make busy inboxes a lot less tedious.

If you haven't updated your Gmail app yet then we recommend you do so now and see what all the fuss is about. We think its great but do let us know in the comments what you think of the changes and new features.

Official WWDC 2013 App For iOS Released

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:16:00 +0000

This year's Worldwide Developers Conference will take place from the 10th of June and in anticipation of the event, Apple has released its official WWDC 2013 app for iOS. As has been the case the past number of years, this app includes detailed information on what is happening, where its happening and is an essential download for anyone interested in keeping up with the coverage.

This year, video clips and breaking news of announcements will be rolled out much quicker. Even though we aren't expecting any significant new hardware besides some possible alterations to the Mac range, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about this year's event. Both iOS 7 and OS X 10.9 and going to be showcased. IOS 7 has been receiving quite a lot of coverage over the past couple of months and many people are eager to see the results.

Some have suggested that iOS 7 won't be as radical as we might like to think but considering all the rumors and concepts doing the rounds, it will be great to see exactly what is going to happen. OS X hasn't had a much coverage because of the hype surrounding iOS 7 but there should be some notable improvements seen here too.

In relation to the new WWDC 2013 app, the greatest feature has to be Passbook support which means passes for session labs. We will of course be keeping everyone up to date on what is going on so be sure to stay tuned.

What To Expect From WWDC 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:42:00 +0000

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference commences on the 10th of June and in this post we want to tell you what you can expect. According to reports WWDC 2013 is going to bring refreshed Macs, iOS 7, OS X 10.9 but no new iPhone or iPad. The latest information has come from Jim Dalrymple.

According to Jim, we shouldn't hold out any hope of a significant new iOS device, but we could see some alterations to the Mac line. OS X 10.9 and iOS 7 will be the two main topics of discussion and although there has been a lot of discussion pertaining to a radical revamp of iOS 7, Dalyrmple doesn't seem to think the changes to iOS will be as drastic as some people are suggesting. Instead, he thinks a modernization similar to how OS X has been gently brought into the current era will be showcased.

OS X is gong to see an even stronger integration with iOS, closing ties to many of the mobile operating system's services and features. Last year's Mountain Lion was by far the biggest directive toward a more unified system which brought the likes of reminders, iMessage and Noticification Center to the Mac.

The talk of iOS 7 has detracted from the desktop OS and as such there has been very little coverage of what Apple has in store for OS X. The iPhone, iPad and iPod Toch firmware are most in need of enhancement though and while Dalrymple doesn't seem to think that the changes introduced at WWDC 2013 will be as groundbreaking as we have been reporting, we do hope that there will be enough to drown out the memories of the iOS 6 launch.

With less that two weeks left to go, the wait is nearly over and the rumors, reports and speculation will soon come to an end.

Jailbreak Tweak – Boost Your iPhone Volume By 200%

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:15:00 +0000

Do you ever find that the speaker volume of your iPhone is a little on the quiet side? If so then today's jailbreak tweak should help you out. This jailbreak tweak is called Volume Amplifier and it was just released over at the BigBoss repository. If results are what you are after then this little tweak really does deliver. Say goodbye to limp volume forever with Volume Amplifier.

Since the release of the Evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 6 the jailbreak community and Cydia has gone from strenght to strenght and new tweaks, themes and apps are being added on an hourly basis. These are available for all those with a jailbroken iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and they help to make your devices so much better.

Some of the stuff is more useful than others and this new Volume Amplifier tweak is definitely one of the great functional tweaks. Although the speaker of the iPhone 5 or any iPhone for that matter is quite good, it's not great if you have a little party going on and although this tweak won't deliver the BoomSound of the HTC One, it will give you a noticeable difference once you install it.

If it sounds like a tweak you could use, it will cost you just $1.99 and it claims to boost your sound output by up to 200%. If abused this tweak can lead to distortion so you have to be responsible. It is also worth keeping in mind that if you use this all the time, you might distort your earpiece for good.

Volume Amplifier doesn't make any changes to the iOS system, it just alters the audio stream to give the impression of loudness which is similar to how Beats Audio manipulates certain elements of the audio to add a little gusto. We tested this tweak on our iPhone 5 and we can confirm that there was an obvious difference in sound. The tweak is not available at the BigBoss repo and in order to install it you need to have a jailbroken device.

New iPhone 6 Concept Has New Design With Curved Display

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 27 May 2013 14:23:00 +0000

When it comes to concepts, the key is to come up with something that hasn't been seen before. Over past couple of weeks we have seen a number of concepts for the new iPhone and iOS 7 which will be released at WWDC 2013 starting the 10th June.

Today's concept comes from Ran Avni. His concept shows just what he thinks the iPhone 6 could look like when a little bit of 3D imagery gets thrown in. There have been phones that can take 3D images but they have never really captured our imagination. The design that Avni has come up with borrows heavily from HTC's design department by incorporating a pair of white borders that sit beside the device's large screen.

Another feature of this concept is the inclusion of an edge to edge screen whic his something that makes the 4.8 inch screen look bigger whilst not making the handset seem too big. The device also seems to get thinner towards the middle, making the screen concave. You can see this in the image for this post and whilst some may not like it, it will fit the head better when making called.

Other features to find their way into this iPhone 6 concept include a FaceTime HD camera to go with the 8 megapixel 3D camera and an all new body design that makes everything we have talked about in this post possible. It's a unique looking device and a concept that we haven't seen before. What do you think of the curved design? Would you like an iPhone like this?

Apple's next generation iPhone is expected to put in an appearance later this year and no doubt there will be plenty of hardware leaks before this happens so keep an eye on our blog for more information.

New iOS 7 Concept Adds More Functionality To Safari

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:26:00 +0000

It seems like every day now we see another iOS 7 concept being discussed. We have already seen improvements to Maps and integration with social media sites such as Vimeo and Flickr. With all that said, we still don't know what to expect from Apple's forthcoming edition of its mobile operating system. All of this will only be revealed at next month's WWDC 2013.

One thing that a lot of people have been keen to see improvements in is the Safari browser and even though it's not the weakest part of iOS, it has been neglected through the generations. To try and offer a fresh look at things, German designers have come up with a very interesting alternative look and feel to Mobile Safari for iOS 7.

A lot of people prefer to use Google's Chrome for iOS even though it isn't as good as the experience Android users get. It is however better than Safari. It seems taht Apple's browser really is in need of a refresh and this concept for iOS 7 does just that. This conceptualized Safari packs in an “omnibar” similar to both Chrome and the desktop version of Safari and we hope that Apple plans to bring this unifying experience to iOS 7.

Also included in this concept is a Dashboard-esque overview of all running tabs which means that users can quickly jump from one to another. Adding just these features along would greatly enhane the Mobile Safari user experience. There is also a card-like UI for viewing bookmarks and with plenty of integrated gestures allowing everything to be navigated with little difficulty these kinds of changes would really work well with Safari.

All we can really do is hope that Apple is plan on implementing some of these changes in the release of iOS 7 but until WWDC 2013 we won't know for sure.

iOS 7 To Have More Social Integration With Flickr And Vimeo

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:37:00 +0000

According to the latest iOS 7 rumors, Apple plans to add even more social media integration. Both Flickr and Vimeo look set to have Twitter and Facebook-like integration, which will allow users to simply tap in their passwords just once in the settings app and authorize any third-party movements from within their iOS infrastructure.

In a world that is all about social networking, any new integration is always welcome but we are surprised that Flickr integration hasn't come sooner considering how popular it already is. Apple added Twitter into iOS 5 before adding Facebook with iOS 6 and both of these features have been well received with customers. So it stands to reason that we should see further social media inclusion with iOS 7.

Apple has been trying to remove all remnants of Google from iOS and having removed Google Maps from the stock feature and replacing it with it's own Maps App in iOS 6, Vimeo integration in iOS 7 would certainly help iOS 7 users refrain from downloading Google's very own YouTube. Bringing Flickr and Vimeo into the heart of iOS will also make sharing content a lot easier and users will be able to upload their images and clips straight to two respective networks with ease.

We still have to wait another three weeks to see if all this holds true and the anticipated iOS 7 will be announced at the WWDC 2013 which begins on the 10th of June. If we do hear anything else about iOS 7 in the meantime, we will be sure to let you know.

How To Route Google Voice Search Queries To Siri - Jailbreak Tweak

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:00 +0000

We all got super excited when Siri was first introduced and the possibility of talking to our phones and getting it to do stuff had everyone fired up. Then of course, we got our hands on it and it just wasn't what we had hoped for at all. Siri fell short of what we thought and hoped it would do and for many it is just an additional feature on their iPhone.

When Google brought Google Now and Google Voice Search to iOS, we all got excited again and anyone who has used Google's Voice Search will tell you that it is really accurate at taking your words and turning them into text. It performs a lot better than Siri does anyway. But there is a problem, and that is that it can't handle things like setting reminders. You need to use Siri for this and that brings you back to square one. You can either put up with Siri or have no reminders, or you can use two apps.

For those who would prefer a solution, there is a new jailbreak tweak available called Googiri. This tweak is free on Cydia and it takes voice commands and routes them through Google's Voice Search system and then decides what to do with the output based on the way the question or command was posed.

An example of this would be if you said “Google for bread recipes”, the search would be done via Google. If you said something like “Siri, what will the weather be like tomorrow”, the request will go through Siri, but only after Google Voice search has done the voice to text heavy lifting. The result is a much more accurate transcription than Siri ever manages to give and you still get the best of both Siri and Google Voice search without having to fight with two different apps.

If you like the idea of Siri but find that it just doesn't work well enough, this little tweak could be just the thing. You will need to be running a jailbreak on your iPhone to use it so if you don't then we're afraid you are stuck with what you have. Why not give it a try and let us know what you think in the comments below.

New iPhone 5S Parts Leaked

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:57:00 +0000

When it comes to leaked parts, we always tend to find that the image quality is very poor and we can't really see what we are looking at. Today, however we have come across some high qualithy images of what we are being told are components of the next generation Apple iPhone.

These images really don't tell us too much because they are of hardware components but it is still nice to get a clearer view of the parts. They don't appear to be much different from the components that were used in the iPhone 5 and we would like to think that Apple has some relatively sizeable alterations in mind for this upcoming handset.

Recent reports have suggested that the next Apple iPhone is going to be called the iPhone 6 and we have already seen the Vodafone UK's internal inventory system was leaked displaying this. Whether this is to be the case of not remains to be seen but one thing is for sure, whatever name Apple decides to go for, the outcome of the device will be identical.

All the fuss surrounding the new iOS 7 has taken attention away from the next generation iPhone which is reportedly going to be released in September which is a year after the iPhone 5 was released. It is also expected that Apple will also launch a budget iPhone to help them compete with those markets too but this is a rumor that has been going for quite some time now and so far we haven't seen any evidence of it.

For now all we can do is wait for the official announcement at WWDC in June and until then, we will continue to bring you news and updates of interest.

New iPhone Mini Concept – What Do You Think?

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:00 +0000

Most people are in agreement that the current state of Apple's mobile operating system is now stagnant and there is a lot of expectations being put on the launch of iOS 7 later this year. A lot of people are wondering what Apple is planning and in addition to this a lot of sources have suggested that Apple will bring out a budget iPhone at some point in the near future.

Resident concept maker Martin Hajek has come up with a rather interesting “iPhone Mini” design, which also incorporates a rather enlarged iOS interface by Damaso Benitez. Now this enlarged iOS 7 concept user interface isn't the most impressive and the icons look a little too big but that really is a matter of personal choice. The “iPhone Mini” itself doesn't look too bad though and Hajek has described it as coming complete with a plastic back. The overall design however does bear an awful lot of resemblance to the latest iPod touch. This is a positive and if Apple could emulate a design like Hajek's for its low cost endeavors, we feel that the market response would be very positive.

In all honesty, it is possible that consumers will actually be so overwhelmed with the prospect of a low cost iPhone that a large portion of them would automatically be interested. At the moment, the price is simply too high for the majority of people and after six years and no sign of any sort of respite, it is a fair bet that if this product does goes into production, it will be a huge success.

Of course success for a budget iPhone is really going to depend on pricing and since the iPad mini didn't really do this in terms of how much it went of sale for, it will be interesting to see if Apple can break away from their old habits and actually appeal to smaller pockets and emerging markets in the likes of China and India.

If a cheaper iPhone is on the cards, we would be very impressed if it resembled what Hajek has produced in his concept. What do you think? Would you be interested in purchasing the iPhone mini with its plastic back and iPod touch style design? What about the iOS 7 concept, would you like larger icons? Let us know what you think in the comments and as always, we will keep you updated on any further information we receive.

New iOS 7 Concept Seems Clean And Functional

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:19:00 +0000

Over the past couple of months, we have seen quite a few iOS 7 concepts and the general consensus seems to be that Apple is in real need of some rejuvenation. We have been tracking a lot of the concepts and it looks like we have found a realistic concept that is based on what Apple will be able to achieve by the time WWDC 2013 comes around.

Apple's WWDC will commence on the 10th of June and we are expecting to see OS X 10.9 and of course iOS 7. The concept that we have seen seems to suggest that the new iOS 7 will be clean and functional with a very intuitive user interface. We are all hoping to see some encouraging enhancements moving forward.

The concept that we have seen seems to suggest that toggles will come to the lock screen which is something that has been covered for along time within the jailbreak scene. With jailbreaking tweaks this concept has really interesting alterations and enhancements so it will be good to see Apple bringing this into the stock iOS 7. Another aspect of this concept is that the notification centre and multitasking bar are integrated into the lock screen as well as the home screen. These are accessible by lifting the area where the camera slider currently resides. Nothing appears to have been done about the multitasking bar per se, and given just how one-dimensional and fiddly this is, it is a little disappointing. We are really hoping that Apple will concentrate heavily on bringing much more enhanced functionality to the multitasking feature than is currently available.

This concept also goes on to throw in one or two other goodies including a revamped Mailbox and overall, the effort is perhaps indicative of some of the chances we might actually see on June 10th. Hopefully as well as ridding the OS of all traces of skeuomorphism, we will see a vastly improved functionality with iOS 7 and all of us here can't wait to see what Apple comes up with. As always, we will keep you updated with any new information we get so do keep an eye on our posts.

iPhone 6 Shows Up On Vodafone Inventory

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:55:00 +0000

We have all been under the assumption that Apple was going to release the iPhone 5S at the next WWDC but it looks like we were wrong. The iPhone 6 has made an appearance on Vodafone's inventory system implying that Apple is skipping the iPhone 5S.

New inventory listings sourced from UK carrier Vodafone suggest that Apple is making the jump to the iPhone 6 which means we should see a stronger array of changes that those we were expecting with the iPhone 5S. Many have argued that although the iPhone 5 brought a slightly larger display, svelte form factor and a relatively minor speed bump, these features don't justify a perceived major release.

It has been pointed out on a number of occasions that “S” releases simply imply something of a half hearted effort and although Apple could release the same seventh generation iPhone under the name iPhone 5, releasing it as an iPhone 6 implies that we will be getting a landmark release rather than a tentative spec upgrade.

Apple are under increasing pressure to improve their mobile software with iOS 7 and the kicker of an iPhone 6 in 2013 would help to ease the situation. Apple are expected to deliver iOS 7 at WWDC 2013 in June with the next generation iPhone following soon after this in September. Whether or not it is to be called the iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 remains to be seen but you can be sure that we will keep you updated with any further information we receive.

Viber For iPhone and Android Apps Updated

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:19:00 +0000

Viber is a very popular cross-platform VoIP service which has just been given a massive update. Both the Android and iOS versions of the app have been refreshed with load of new features. Viber is now also available on windows and OS X. Viber has over 200 milllion users worldwide and is now right up there with Skype in terms of reach. This new update is the most significant it has ever had.

Both the iOS and Android apps are now at version 3.0. New features include support for video messaging, enhanced call quality thanks to the implementation of a voice engine, and a handy feature for checking the online status of contacts. These really are some great updates and if you are a fan of Viber you are going to love what you can now do.

Features for the brand new Windows and Mac apps include video calling, integration with the mobile versions and with an iteration for BlackBerry 10 also nearning completion, Viber certainly isn't intimidated by Skype. As well as building new apps for Windows, OS X and BB 10, Viber is also prepping an app for Linux, which will be made available in the near future. The Desktop apps are available from Viber.com and the Android and iPhone apps available via their app stores.

iOS 7 To Have Better Multitasking

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:16:00 +0000

At present we have multitasking with iOS 6 but it is very limited in terms of functionality. Now that iOS 7 is on the horizon, this is something that concept makers have focused their attentions on in the past few weeks. Ran Avni is another designer that has some fresh ideas on how iOS multitasking should play out in the future and he delivers a rather intriguing concept which sees windows for different apps form a card-like UI.

He released a video detailing this and each app has its own card in what appears to be a greatly expanded version of the popular Auxo for iPhone jailbreak tweak. He also takes a lot of design queues from the famous Multifl0w for iPhone tweak. The layout sees each card placed in grid form, with a delete button in the upper left hand corner of each card allowing users to quickly discard a window and close the app in question. As fewer apps are left open, the window becomes larger to take advantage of the extra space. This is a very nice touch.

Multitasking at present is one of the most cumbersome elements of iOS in general and this concept certainly solves most of the issues concerning this feature. Not only is everything much bigger and easier to view, but with a preview of the apps current status, you won't end up closing an app in the middle of an unfinished task which is something that can happen quite easily at the moment.

IOS 7 is expected to be announced at this year's WWDC 2013 in San Francisco, starting the 10th of June and we hope that multitasking is going to see some big changes.

Download iOS 6.1.4 For iPhone 5 Now

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:13:00 +0000

Apple has released iOS 6.1.4 for the iPhone 5 and it is available for download now. This update is a minor one and pertains to an updated audio profile for speakerphone. This update is only available for the iPhone 5 at the moment and not for any other iOS device. The update itself is only 11.5mb so it really is only minor changes in this update.

The speakerphone profile that this update is based on sets the parameters for the quality of audio produced and Apple hasn't specified if anything else is included in this update in their release notes. One or two tweaks may of course have been sneaked into this update and will only be what Apple deem necessary.

If you have an iPhone 5 running on iOS 6.1.2 or earlier and you are jailbroken or you want to jailbreak in the future, you should steer clear of this update. The jailbreak community has said on numerous occasions, that all new discoveries related to a post iOS 6.1.2 jailbreak are being saved for a more significant release in the future, so do not update if you want to install Cydia or jailbreak you device.

Apple are said to be working on building iOS 7 and this minor update probably just goes to show how few staff are working on iOS 6 at this point. From what we have been hearing, the skeuomorphic elements within the company's mobile ecosystem are set to be wiped out, with flat, clean surfaces taking their place. This has already seen Apple borrowing staff from the OS X team to help get the preview of iOS 7 ready for WWDC 2013. We are expecting some big changes after several mundance iOS released and all of us here can't wait for the big unveiling.

In the meantime, if you don't have a jailbreak and aren't planning on jailbreaking your iPhone 5 and you want to update to iOS 6.1.4 to reap the beneftis of the updated speakerphone audio profile all you have to do is use the software update feature that is located in your device's settings app or plug your iPhone 5 in and update it via iTunes.

iOS 7 To Bring More Siri Integration And Maps Support For Your Car

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:18:00 +0000

When iOS 5 was launched, Siri was the flagship feature. Now we are getting ready for iOS 7 and it looks like Apple is laying the foundations for what is being described as agressive in-car integration. Most people have in-car chargers, device holders and bluetooth connectivity and it looks like Apple wants to tap into this market with their own solutions.

Since Siri was introducted, we have seen a lot of companies within the world of automobiles step forward and promise better integration of mobile devices for drivers. This has become even more apparant with the announcement of Siri Eyes Free and with Volkswagen also teaming up with Apple to bring the so-called VW iBeetle to the market. It looks like the auot industry is now more focused than it ever has been on utilizing technology to the benefit of not only the driver but for road safety as a whole.

9to5Mac have reported that those familiar with Apple's own intentions have revealed that Apple is collaborating with the car industry to make the center consoles better integrated with iOS devices. This is not just going to be an iPhone dock but something more involved and this could see Apple's mapping system mirrored from an iOS device straight onto a car's built in display with UI elements adjusted accordingly.

The deeper integration of Siri is also thought to be based on the Eyes Free technology that is currently doing the round on a multitude of production cars. IOS 7 is going to provide the hotbed for this integrative system to manifest but we have no idea how long it will take for us to see this in reality.

It seems that Apple has been very busy over the past couple of months in posting job listings for a number of different roles pertaining to in-car stereo systems. IOS 7 which is codenamed Innsbruck, will make its debut at WWDC 2013 and it looks like it could be the next big thing to come from Apple. We will keep you posted and updated on any further developments as the launch date approaches.

Is A Budget iPhone On The Cards?

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:28:00 +0000

Will all the rumors and reports doing the rounds, it is becoming very clear that whether Apple is getting ready to release a budget iPhone or not, the rumors are not going to stop. As part of the iPhone rumor circus, one suggestion that keeps coming up is that Apple's budget iPhone is going to feature an all new polycarbonate plastic shell which is not too dissimilar to the old iPhone 3G and 3GS models. Withi this firmly in mind, one Apple rumor website has gone as far as to release images of what this budget iPhone model could look like.

These images show 10 different colors and whether or not you are a fan of the idea or not will depend on your aesthetic preferences. The concepts that are shown on this website remind us of the old bubble iMacs thanks to the colours used. Still, we are not convinced that such a release is on the cards at all, let alone one that would see Apple release overly colorful iPhone bodies.

Apple has been known for releasing colorful products and the current iPod models are available in a variety fo colors but the iPad and iPhone ship in just blank or white. Offering a cheaper, less well equipped iPhone in multiple colors may appeal to some, but Apple may be wary of diluting its own market. People might actually prefer to buy the colorful models and this would slow down sales of the higher end metal products.

At this point all we can really say is that the rumor surrounding a budget iPhone are not going to go away any time soon and we can expect to see a lot more rumors surfacing in the run up to the annual WWDC conference later this year.

TinyUmbrella Updated With iOS 6.1.3 Support

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:56:00 +0000

TinyUmbrella has now been updated to version 6.13.00 which brings with it support for Apple's latest iOS 6.1.3 firmware. As many of you are aware, downgrading an iOS device can often turn out to be one of the more cumbersome activities in the world of jailbreaking and this is why TinyUmbrella has become such a valuable tool.

If you have had to revert to an older firmware on more than one occasion you will be well aware of the difficulties and why TinyUmbrella is an invaluable little app to have on your team. The developer Notcom took to his Twitter account to announce the update. He stated that TU 6.13.00 supports iOS 6.1.3 and that he would have added apticket validation but he couldn't get it in. It will be made available in version 6.1.301.

Cydia creator Saurik took to his blog ealier this month to discuss downgrading from iOS 6.1.3 to 6.1.2 and how this issue was affecting people. He also noted that any Aptickets/SHSH saved via Cydia on iOS 6.0 up until 6.1.2 were essentially useless. Those on A4 devices, provided they had saved their APTickets locally via tools such as TU or iFaith, could still hold out hope of downgrading their firmware.

TinyUmbrella has long been an important tool in the jailbreak scene for downgrading and with the updates still coming in, it is still as pivotal as it's always been. As well as some of the more recent features, one of its key selling points is the ability to kick a device out of recovery mode at will which many who have messed around with their iOS devices over the years will really appreciate.

TinyUmbrella is available now and even thought saving 6.1.3 blobs aren't as useful now, there is no harm in saving them because you never know when they might become useful again. Almost all iOS devices are supported including iPhone 5, iPad mini and the iPod touch 5.

Jailbreak Apps - Enhance Your iPhone's Facebook And Facebook Messager

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:58:00 +0000

If you have a jailbroken iPhone, you will love today's post. One of the latest tweaks to land on teh ModMyi repo is the FBPrivacy package. As the name suggests, this tweak brings additional privacy measures to those who have jailbroken devices. If you regularly use the Facebook or Facebook Messenger apps then this one is for you.

One of the noticable things about FBPrivacy is that is works correctly with the standard Facebook app as well as with the Facebook Messenger app. In addition to this support, FBPrivacy also comes with two included SBSettings toggles that allow users to quickly switch certain aspects of the package on and off. The “typing” and “unseen” toggles can be activated and applied to SBSettings, meaning that users can quickly decide whether or not they would like their chat recipient to know that they are typing a reply or that they have read any incoming messages. The package also introduces a new Dictation feature for those who are using the Facebook apps on a Siri compatible device.

One of the smaller features of this package is the ability to enable or disable a timestamp that is tagged onto each message. Some users like to see when a particular message was sent or received so this could be a very popular feature. The package is finished off with the ability to send more than one picture through Facebook, disable all reminders and enable VoIP for both Facebook apps.

FBPrivacy is available as a $1.00 download from the ModMyi repository and requires a jailbroken device with the Facebook or Facebook Messenger apps installed.

Jailbreak Apple TV 5.2.1 (iOS 6.1.3) Using Seas0nPass

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Evans) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:17:00 +0000

Seas0nPass the popular Apple TV Jailbreak took has just been updated. This new update provides a jailbreak for the 2nd generation model running on the very latest 5.2.1 (iOS 6.1.3) software.

Jailbreak developers have been focusing their efforts on the portable iOS devices and only those of you that own the older model have been able to see any kind of jailbreak for this device. The latest firmware 5.2.1 for Apple TV was released on the 19th of March and this patched the Evasi0n untethered jailbreak that was available for Apple TV2 users on 5.2 firmware. The newly updated Seas0nPass jailbreak that is now available for the 5.2.1 firmware is tethered but the nature of Apple TV means that this is just as good as an untethered jailbreak as most Apple TV owners tend to leave their little black box connected to the mains and if you do this you won't need to connect it to your PC or Mac to reapply the jailbreak.

There are plenty of benefits to using an Apple TV jailbreak and this includes the ability to run unsolicited apps whenever you want. The main reason that most people jailbreak their Apple TV is XBMC. If you do own an older 2nd generation Apple TV then the jailbreak process is really not that difficult. There are plenty of tutorials available and these still apply with the newly updated Seas0nPass tool. You will need to download the latest version of Seas0nPass before you jailbreak your Apple TV.

It is hoped that we will see a jailbreak made available for the 3rd generation Apple TV but seeing as though it is well over a year since it was released there doesn't seem to be anything happening in this department. If you have an older model you can still jailbreak by using the newly updated Seas0nPass tool.