News tagged ‘ebook’
Apple to Release a Higher Resolution iPad, 12-inch MacBook and Lower Cost iMac Next Year
According to Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, Apple’s planning to release a bunch of redesigned products in 2014. Analyst’s predictions seem plausible since Tim Cook has earlier promised that 2014 will become “a major product year” for the company from Cupertino. But what exactly should we expect from Apple?
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:
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.
Facebook App has been Optimized for iOS 7
Another app has been optimized for iOS 7. This time it’s Facebook, so if you’re an active social media user, read the rest of this article to find out what new features one can find in the application.
YouTube App is Now Compatible with iOS 7
Thanks to the latest update, YouTube App is now compatible with iOS 7. This is good news for all those, who can’t imagine their lives without watching latest videos.
Instagram for iOS is Updated with Design and Performance Improvements for iOS 7
Instagram app has been updated to match the iOS 7 design. Apart from the new look, application now runs faster and works more stable.
New Facebook App Design[Video]
Facebook has announced the release of updated app for iOS 7. The app is supposed to have a new look and it will be more user-friendly.
In the updated version it is easier to switch from News Feed to friend requests, messages or notifications by tapping the bottom of the screen. Moreover, by doing that you will get access to your Timeline, groups, events and more.
With iOS 7 you will have the translucent bar at the top of the app change dynamically when you scroll through different photos and posts. Besides, you can also swipe from left to right to return to News Feed.
Check the video of the new app below.
Facebook Messenger for iOS Updated
Facebook Messenger for iOS has been updated with a bunch of useful features. It now supports new languages - Croatian, Hungarian and Slovakian, opens your chats faster and works more stable.
Giant Boulder of Death - Simple, but Addictive Game
There’s one new game on the App Store that has drawn my attention recently. It’s a kind of game you can play wherever you are - at home, during the lunch break at school or at the university and so on. It is called Giant Boulder of Death and it is very addictive.
Amazon Releases Kindle App Update
AMZN Mobile LLC has released a ‘pre-iOS 7’ update for Kindle app recently. It fixes some compatibility issues that can prevent you from upgrading to the Apple’s seventh mobile operating system, so if you enjoy reading books and plan to continue doing this - you should install the version 3.9.2 on your iPhone or iPad.
The list of improvements is not actually a list at all - here’s what you can find in the ‘What’s New’ section on the App Store:
This is a fix for a Kindle issue with the upcoming iOS 7. OS upgrade that may cause customers to have to re-register and re-download books from Amazon. Please download and install - this is a required update before upgrading to iOS 7.
Kindle app for iOS is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and requires iOS 5.0 or later.
One can download the app for free from the App Store right now.
Microsoft OneNote for iPad and iPhone Got the Update
Microsoft OneNote for both iPhone and iPad has been updated recently. As to the new features, these are the ability to create new notebooks on SkyDrive directly from the iPad, automatic list detection, bug fixes and more.
Spotify App is Updated With a New Way to Browse Music and Other Features
Spotify app for iOS was updated with a bunch of new features, namely, a new way to browse music, new languages (Thai, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Malay and Greek) and bug fixes. As usual, you may either listen to music for free or upgrade to Spotify Premium and get unlimited access to the Spotify library. The premium account also gives you the opportunity to sync your favorite playlists to your iPhone - to have all the music you like close at hand.
Apple officially announces 10 September event
It was reported that Apple has invited members of the press to a special event held on September 10th. Cupertino company is expected to unveil there the rumored iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.
According to latest reports, iPhone 5S will boast a faster processor, improved camera, more storage, a fingerprint scanner. Moreover, the device will launch in four colors, including gold and graphite.
The low-cost iPhone 5C will boast a plastic casing in multiple colors.
Shazam Updates with Better and Faster Song Recognition and other Features
Shazam app for iOS has been recently updated with faster and better song recognition and a bunch of other new features. Those who think this smart application only recognizes music are wrong.
DOJ Says Apple Changed In-App Purchasing Policy to Retaliate Against Amazon
The American Department of Justice says that Apple changed its in-app purchasing policy 'to retaliate against Amazon'. As a proof it cites an email from Steve Jobs sent to several Apple’s executives, where Jobs suggests to change the purchasing rules for Amazon and a number of other companies to make them use only Apple’s native payment system.