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Archive for October, 2013
Skype for iPhone and iPad Updated to Match iOS 7 Design
Skype for both iPhone and iPad has been updated recently to match the completely redesigned iOS 7.
Apple's Creative Billboard Ad Campaign in San Francisco
New iPhone 5c ads have appeared on the San Francisco’s billboards, bus stops, kiosks etc. recently. These large posters are of two designs - the first one simply shows the back shell of the plastic iPhone and the second one depicts a front bottom and rear top parts of the device.
Apple has Added 'Tips and Tricks' Guide to its iPhone Website
Apple has recently added a ‘Tips and Tricks' section to its iPhone website. Here all users can grab useful information about the new iOS 7 features.
The three new pages - for the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s - include sections devoted to photography, swipe gestures, FaceTime, Maps, Siri, Calendar, Music, Mail, Safari, AirPlay and Wireless, Settings, Compass, and Find My iPhone feature.
These pages are really helpful, especially if you’ve purchased the iPhone for the first time and have no idea of how to use it.
To view the new Apple website’s sections and find out more about your smartphone, click on a .
Apple's Planning to Launch iTunes Radio in Canada
The company from Cupertino is currently in search of iTunes Canada Music Programmer. What that means is that Apple’s planning to launch iTunes Radio in Canada soon. So far, the streaming music service has been available only for American users, but looks like everything’s about to change.
Vimeo App for iOS has been Updated
Vimeo App for iOS has been updated recently with a new interface design and a couple of other features. In case you’ve never used Vimeo before, here’s the app description:
iPhone 5c is Getting Cheaper - only $45 now!
MarketWatch says that Walmart will sell the iPhone 5c for $45 on contract and RadioShack will give a $50 gift card to each plastic iPhone buyer. Take a look at the original report below:
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Apple has Acquired Cue Personal Assistant App and Removed it from the App Store
According to the latest TechCrunch report, Apple has acquired the Cue personal assistant app. Numerous users inform that the application is now removed from the App Store, moreover, there’s a short statement on the Cue official website that proves the acquisition:
Apple has Released OS X Mavericks GM to Developers
Apple has released OS X Mavericks Gold Master for developers so that they could test it before its official launch.
The GM release indicates that a Mavericks launch is near, and this build will most likely be what is released to the public (bearing any major bugs).
Qualcomm Claims Apple's 64-Bit A7 Processor is Just a 'Marketing Gimmick'
According to TechWorld, Anand Chandrasekher, Qualcomm SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, has recently said that Apple’s new 64-bit A7 processor is nothing else but a marketing trick. A very successful one, I must admit.
Martin Hajek's iPad Mini S and iPad Mini C Concepts
Martin Hajek, whose iPhone 5c concepts looked almost like the original Apple devices, has posted a couple of renderings on his website that show something he calls the new iPad Mini S and iPad Mini C.
Apple is expected to unveil its new iPad mini with Retina display very soon. However, it is still unclear when this tablet will be actually released - there’s no exact date. Some say, the company from Cupertino will announce the gadget in October and ship it in some weeks after the media event for reporters, but this is unlikely to happen as Apple is currently experiencing some manufacturing delays.
iPhone 5s Touch iD Sensor Fits Perfectly in the iPad 5 Front Panel
According to the video posted to YouTube on October 2nd, the next generation iPad may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor. What is interesting, the existing Touch ID sensor used these days in the iPhone 5s fits the leaked iPad 5 front panel perfectly.
The author of the video took apart his gold iPhone 5s and transplanted the fingerprint sensor into the iPad 5 front panel. As we can see in the clip, it fits perfectly - unlike the old home button which is too big.
The company from Cupertino is said to release its iPad 5 this month. However, it is still unclear, whether this new device will feature the Touch ID fingerprint sensor or not.
Apple Will Fix the iMessage Bug in the Next iOS 7 Update
There’s a new bug found in iOS 7 and this time it deals with iMessage. Users claim that there’re some issues with sending messages.
Apple assures the bug will be fixed as soon as possible:
We are aware of an issue that affects a fraction of a percent of our iMessage users, and we will have a fix available in an upcoming software update. In the meantime, we encourage any users having problems to reference our troubleshooting documents or contact AppleCare to help resolve their issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes impacted users.
Looks like all those who have problems with iMessage have to wait for another iOS update. iOS 7.0.3, by the way, is expected to be released next week.
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Adobe Photoshop Express App for iOS Gets New Effects
Adobe Photoshop Express for iOS has been updated recently with a bunch of new effects and some other features. So, if you use your iPhone or iPad to take, edit and share high-quality images, grab the opportunity and download the application right now.
Samsung Will Still Participate in Apple A8 Processor's Production
According to the Korean website , Samsung - along with TSMC - will be making chips for Apple’s future devices. Although TSMC is said to become a major supplier of the Apple’s A8 processors with 60-70 percent of the production load, the South Korean company will still have to produce the remaining 30 or 40 percent of chips.
As we know, the iPhone 5s is working on Apple A7 processor - the one manufactured by Samsung.
Despite the fact, that the company from Cupertino has signed a deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. earlier this year, it looks like nothing will seriously change. At least in 2014.
Bing for iOS has been Updated with Full iOS 7 Support and More
Bing app for iOS has been updated recently to match the iOS 7 design. Apart from that, now the Microsoft’s search engine can boast of new image viewer, improved stability and some other features.
