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WhatsApp Messenger Got the Update
WhatsApp Messenger, the most popular cross-platform instant messaging service was updated to a version 2.10.1. On one hand, this is good news, but on the other - not really. By the end of this year, WhatsApp would become a subscription-based application - $0.99 per 12 month. However, those who download the messenger now, would get the annual subscription for free.
Leave a commentNew 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.
Apple is updating support pages
Apple.com has recently had its Support pages updated. This event follows the previous redesign made on the rest of the website. Today most support pages were updated, such as Videos, Manuals, Tech Specs, and Downloads.
Before, the Support pages used to look out-of-date as compared with the rest of the website. Moreover, some problems could be faced when searching information on these pages. The updated version features product menu, so that one could search for manuals related to a specific item. Another improvement concerns search results sorted by product.
The last but not least, since now the Support pages will boast the same design as Apple online store.
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?
Facebook is updated
The new updated Facebook version boasts verified accounts, better place editing and fixed bugs.
Facebook is the most wide-spread social network. Its iOS app helps you to keep in touch with your friends wherever they are, share pictures and videos, comment and like different posts and even play games.
In the updated version you will be able to find verified celebrities, public figures and brands (verified accounts have a blue check mark next to the name), improved places editing to fix categories, phone numbers and other info on iPad and a fixed a problem of slow News Feed loading.
Twitter for iOS and Mac Updated
Twitter app for both OS X and iOS got the update recently. The new version can boast of a truly unique and noticeable feature – direct message syncing. What that means is that when you read a DM using official website or the Twitter clients for Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Windows Phone or whatever else platform, this message would be automatically marked as already read on any other device. Well, I’m new to Twitter and I’ve been using it for only about a week, but I do understand what a great feature the developers have embedded to the app. Every day I waste much time on scrolling through the messages I’ve already seen to reach the newer ones.
Pandora App for iOS Got the Update
Pandora Radio lets you listen to your favorite songs whenever you want – on your iPhone and iPad. And this app got another minor update yesterday.
Download iOS Beta 3 [Links]
Developers can download the beta from . Everybody else can download using the links below.
You can update to iOS 7 without a registered iPhone UDID. Tutorial is here.
Download links for iOS 7 Beta 3:
- iPhone
- iPhone 4 GSM 16/32 GB: or
- iPhone 4 GSM 8 GB: or
- iPhone 4 CDMA or
- iPhone 4S: or
- iPhone 5 A1428: or
- iPhone 5 A1429: or
What’s new in iOS 7 beta 3
Apple recently released iOS 7 beta 3. Here is the list of changes:
- Faster and more reliable than previous releases (of course)
- Minor UI changes in Notification Center (new font)
- Minor UI changes in Music app (new font)
- Minor UI changes in Weather app (new font)
Apple Releases iOS 7 Beta 3 to Developers
Apple has just released iOS 7 beta 3 firmware for developers. it is not known yet what's changed, however it probably includes bug fixes and performances enhancements (what's new is available here).
iOS 7 beta 3 is available for all devices: iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPod touch 5G, iPad Mini, iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPad 4. Developers can update via Software Update or download in the developer center.
Update: The update is safe for non-developers without a UDID using the 'update' trick. Tutorial is here.
Angry Birds Is Now Updated
A few days ago the most popular game for iOS-devices – Angry Birds – has been updated. Apart from stability improvements and bug fixes, there’re some unique features you’d certainly be interested in. So let’s have a look at them.
PayPal Here for iPad Got the Update
The PayPal Here app for iPad has just got the update. From now on, one can sort products and split them into categories, create lists of particular items and do a lot of other things.
Here’s the application description from the AppStore:
Accept credit cards anywhere you do business with the PayPal Here app and free credit card reader. Turn your iPad into an easy-to-use point of sale solution for payment processing.
Instagram boasts landscape orientation
Photo and video landscape orientation is available on the updated Instagram. Additionally, front-facing cameras will now get more support.
Instagram allows you to share edited photos and videos with your family and friends. Various filter effects will help you improve the photos and make them spectacular. You can also follow your friends and enjoy an everyday update of their photo stream.
Angry Birds Update.
The new version of Angry Birds is full of Bad Piggies, which keep on building contraptions throughout the game.
The aim of Angry Birds is to destroy the pesky pigs. It is a challenge to the very existence of Angry Birds. Avenge on the Bad Piggies, who dared to steel the eggs. The unique power of each bird should be used to fight the greedy pigs. Angry Birds boasts physics-based gameplay and wide replay opportunities. You should concentrate all your logic and skill to clear each level.
There is jailbreak for iOS 7
iOS 7 has been jailbroken. Popular iOS developer Ryan Petrich has posted a screenshot which appears to show Activator running on iOS 7.
Earlier today Petrich tweeted saying, "System version too new?". Alongside the tweet was the picture below. The picture shows the Springboard of an iPod touch with an Activator icon and a UIAlert window which reads:
System Version Too New
Activator has not been tested to work with this version of iOS. Some features may not work as designed.
Notably, this alert does not seem to be a UIAlert that could be generated from within a sandboxed application, suggesting that device may be jailbroken.