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Outlook Web App for iOS Released
Microsoft released its Outlook Web App a couple of days ago. However, you need to have the latest update of Office 365 for business to use this application. Well, I must say this is a kind of ‘Microsoft-style’ release - the one with lots of conditions and requirements for the user.
New Google Maps Version for iOS Adds Indoor Maps and iPad Support
New Google Maps version was released on July 16. Now popular app can boast of full iPad support, indoor maps and offline access.
Groopic for iOS - Be Part of Each Photo You Make
There’s one more great app released these days. It is called Groopic and it lets anyone create a group photo that includes the photographer. At last you can be present literally on every pic you snap with your iPhone. Let’s find out how it works.
New Calendar App by Any.DO
Yesterday Any.DO released its new app called Cal. Those who either already use Any.DO task manager, or simply need to get their time thoroughly planned would certainly be interested in this new application. But what it’s all about?
Hacker p0sixninja plans to release "Something Bigger Than a Jailbreak"
Well known iPhone hacker p0sixninja has teased the upcoming release of some 'amazing things' on Twitter that are bigger than a jailbreak.
Last night he tweeted:
I got a lot of amazing things coming to you all soon. think bigger than jailbreak
In March, p0sixninja revealed that he had found the exploits necessary to release a new jailbreak; however, as expected, he decided to hold those back for iOS 7 or iOS 7.1.
iOS 7 detects blinking and smiling in photos
In iOS 7 beta 2, Apple has added new photo detecters that can detect certain facial expressions like blinking and smiling. In iOS 5 and iOS 6 the APIs provided basic facial recognition, and soon after Apple implemented face detection in the stock Camera app.
So in the future, when Apple implements new functionality in Camera app, users might get notification if the taken photo has some blinking.
New Siri Voices in iOS 7 vs iOS 6 [Video]
9to5mac posted a video demonstrating new Siri voices in iOS 7 beta 2.
Side by Side comparison of Siri on iOS 7 and iOS 6! Featuring the male and female voices of Apple's digital assistant, Siri!
Semi-Restore Lets You Wipe Your iPhone Without Losing Your Jailbreak
Semi-Restore is a new solution for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users who want to wipe their device clean without losing their jailbreak.
Created by CoolStar, the process will restore your device running iOS 5.0 through 6.1.2 to near stock condition. It's performed using a simple one click app that is available to download for Mac, Windows, and Ubuntu.
iOS 6 vs. iOS 7 User Interface Element Comparison
We already showed you an icon comparison of iOS 6 and iOS 7, but now developer Mpow has put together a comparison of the different UI elements in the operating systems.
Taking a look at the comparisons, you can really see how Apple stripped away a lot of the textures, gradients and gloss from iOS in favor of a more "flat" interface.
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Speed Test iOS 6 vs. iOS 7 Beta [Video]
You can watch the testing on the video below. Keep in mind that iOS 7 is first a beta which isn’t yet fully optimized. The results are still pretty close which for all of the improvements seems to be a pretty sweet deal.
Let's compare iOS 6 and iOS 7 Icons [Photos]
Check out this comparison chart of old iOS 6 icons versus the new iOS 7 icons. The chart features twenty four icons that Apple has redesigned for its new operating system.
Apple Releases iOS 6.1.4 for the iPhone 5 Only
Apple has just released iOS 6.1.4 for the iPhone 5 only that brings an updated audio profile for the speakerphone.
You can download the latest iPhone firmware from here.
This firmware is not jailbreakable yet.
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Apple Looking To Improve In-Car Integration Of Siri And Maps In iOS 7
Today 9to5Mac that Apple is looking to make considerable improvements to in-car integration with the iOS 7. In particular, the company is working with car manufacturers to integrate Siri and Maps services with the built-in displays in cars. The report said:
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Apple Added ‘Download Later’ Option For Large Purchases In iTunes
Macworld, Apple has added a new option for iTunes large media purchases made on both the Mac running iTunes 11 or iOS devices running iOS 6 or later. Now when purchasing media content that includes a large download, such as seasons of TV shows or movies, iTunes will allow users to download the purchased file at a later time. Apple outlined the new feature, which presents users with a dialog box to “download “Later” or Download” now, in a .
Google's openness gives a good chance to improve experience
After the introduction of the Facebook Home feature, a new level of user-focused integration for Android devices, Fortune has published an interview with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, in which he discusses a number of topics, including the rivalry between Apple and Google in the mobile handset market.