News tagged ‘iPad’
Apple to Announce Financial Results in Q4 on October 27th
According to the latest post on Apple’s investor news webpage, the company will officially announce its financial results in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2016 on October 27th. The conference call and the earnings report will, among other things, help us understand whether the start of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus sales in the USA and other countries was successful and whether the demand for these devices is strong.
Apple Releases iOS 10.0.2 with Several Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 10.0.2 with a number of bug fixes to users worldwide. In particular, the update resolves an issue with headphone audio controls not working, Photos app quitting when enabling iCloud Photo Library, and some app extensions not turning on. iOS 10.0.2 is recommended for all users of compatible iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch units.
iOS 10 Was Jailbroken Again by Luca Todesco [Video]
A well-known hacker Luca Todesco has once again demonstrated iOS 10 jailbreak. This time on his iPad and with working MobileSubstrate. The disclaimer is that the jailbreak called presumably YaluX is compatible only with 64-bit devices. This means that it won’t work on the iPhone 5 and older devices. This is not the first video demonstrating the jailbreak of iOS 10, however, this is the first clip showing it on the publicly released version of the operating system.
Apple Releases iOS 10, But Don’t Update Right Now
As promised, Apple on Tuesday released iOS 10 to users worldwide. The latest major update contains a number of noticeable design changes, new features, and security enhancements for compatible iPhones and iPads.
Below you can take a look at the main fields of improvements found in iOS 10.
iOS 10 Has Been Jailbroken… Again
Luca Todesco has successfully jailbroken iOS 10. Below you can take a look at the video showing the process of jailbreak as well as the iPad running the latest iOS 10 beta and Cydia. The tool used to hack the device is called yaluX and is compatible with 64-bit devices i.e. those with the A7 processor or newer on board.
New iPhone to Support Apple Pencil - Rumor
According to the information accidentally found in one of the interviews with Apple CEO Tim Cook, the iPhone 7 may support the Apple Pencil functionality. Adding the support for stylus to the iPhone, especially the 5.5-inch model, makes sense for those users who use their phones for messaging, creating handwritten notes, and possibly drawing. The rumor is rather sketchy, so keep in mind nobody has officially confirmed the compatibility of the Apple Pencil with the new iPhone.
Apple to Unveil Many Updated Mac Products in October
According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning a major update to its Mac lineup for October. The experts believe the company will introduce new versions of the iMac, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro as well as the 5K monitor. If true, the rumor means that Apple will have a very busy fall.
Apple Seeds New iOS 10 Beta to Developers and Public Testers
Apple has released a new version of iOS 10 beta to developers and the members of the public beta testing program. According to the company, the update contains a number of minor enhancements and bug fixes and is recommended to those who use pre-release software on their compatible iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch units.
Apple Stops Signing iOS 9.3.2 and iOS 9.3.3
Apple has just stopped signing iOS 9.3.2 and iOS 9.3.3. This means that it is no longer possible to downgrade or restore compatible iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch units to these versions of firmware. If you use a jailbroken device and plan to keep it in this condition, make sure you don't upgrade to iOS 9.3.4 accidentally as you will lose the jailbreak and the possibility to go back to the previous version.
Apple Releases iOS 9.3.4, Kills Pangu Jailbreak
Apple has just released iOS 9.3.4 to users worldwide. The release comes only a couple of weeks after the release of the last update, iOS 9.3.3. According to the company, the latest version of the mobile operating system contains some security fixes. In other words, iOS 9.3.4 kills Pangu jailbreak, so if you plan to have your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch jailbroken, stay away from the update.
Apple Releases New Public Betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra
Apple has released new betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra to public testers. If you have signed up for the Apple Beta Software Program, you can download the latest pre-release software on your compatible iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac.
Apple Releases New iPad Pro Commercial [Video]
Apple has just released a new iPad Pro commercial entitled "What's a Computer?" The aim of the short ad is to highlight the most prominent features of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, including the compatibility with popular office applications, apps for work and entertainment, the support of Apple Pencil for drawing, Picture in Picture and more. The commercial is available below and on Apple’s official YouTube channel, so you can take a look right now.
You think you know what a computer is, but then you see this one. Meet iPad Pro.
What do you think about the latest iPad Pro commercial? Leave your comments below this short post.
Apple Releases iOS 10 Beta 4 to Developers
Apple has just released the fourth beta of iOS 10 to developers for testing purposes. If you have a developer account and need this version for testing, you can download it right now.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, so let’s take a look at the most interesting posts of the last couple of days.
Most of the articles this week deal with the new tool for semi-tethered Pangu jailbreak of devices running iOS 9.2-iOS 9.3.3, rumors about the next-generation iPhone and its specs as well as with the long-anticipated new MacBook Air and Apple Watch 2.
Pangu Jailbreak Users Report About Unauthorized Access to Their Account Details
A growing number of those iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users who used the latest version of Pangu jailbreak are reporting that the app gets unauthorized access to their Facebook, PayPal as well as credit and debit account details. While the Pangu team is trustworthy and very unlikely to steal user’s personal data, its Chinese partners who most likely had access to the tool or its ways of distribution might have used it for stealing sensitive data.