Apple has made a few changes to the app store on iOS 6. As well as a new look, Apple also dumped the need for you to enter a password when downloading updates for apps. In the beta 3 version which launched last week, Apple also got rid of the need to enter a password when downloading a free app from the app store.
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iPhone 5 Could get a Smaller Dock Connector
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We’ve seen pictures before of the supposed iPhone 5 along with a smaller dock connector (see picture below), but now we are hearing even more hints that the regular 30 pin dock connector could be replaced with a smaller version taking up less space on the bottom of the device. As well as making a smaller dock connector, Apple could also be moving the 3.5mm headphone jack to the under side of the device.
iPhone 5 Production Rumoured to Have Started
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although Apple [AAPL] has yet to announce the iPhone 5, or indeed set a date for the announcement, rumours are now indicating that production of the next generation iPhone has just begun.
Launch dates for the new iPhone indicate that we might be seeing it sometime between August and October which is a given really considering the iPhone 4S launched last October and Apple typically launches 1 new smartphone each year.
Nano-SIMs Being Tested for Next Gen Smartphones
July 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Next generation smartphones, which could include the yet to be announced iPhone 5 and perhaps a new Nexus model from Google, could be getting Nano SIMs instead of micro SIMs. When Apple launched the iPad and iPhone 4, the company opted to use microSIMs which are essentially the same as full SIMs but with a lot of the wasted plastic cut off from around the edges.
We now hear that nano-SIMs are being tested by Apple for the next generation of devices due to launch over the coming months.
Software Update for new Retina MacBook and Other MacBooks Launched to Fix Heat and Battery Issues
July 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The new range of MacBooks which includes the Retina, Air and regular MacBook Pro launched a few weeks back with a few issues of heat as well as the battery not lasting as long as Apple had stated.
Apple has now released an update that attempts to tackle the problem. The new update fixes issues that lead to increased CPU and power consumption which in turn, will help fix the heat issues.
iPad 4G renamed to iPad WiFi + Cellular in Some Countries
May 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple has changed the name of the 4G version of the iPad to iPad WiFi + Cellular. The ‘Cellular’ has been added and replaced the 4G. Nothing has actually changed in the iPad and this is merely to keep a number of countries happy who were complaining that they were buying a 4G device in a country where 4G wasn’t available… ie, they couldn’t get the full benefit of it.
7-Inch iPad Rumoured for October 2012 Launch with a $250 Price Tag
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I’m not too convinced with this just yet, but a rumour is going around now indicating that a 7 (or so) inch iPad will be launching in October with a price tag in the region of $200 to $250. The tablet will be aggressively priced which will allow it to compete with the likes of the Amazon Kindle Fire.
iOS 5.1 On All Devices Jailbroken
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
pod2g has managed to jailbreak a 3rd gen iPad running iOS 5.1. The jailbreak is still rough around the edges and isn’t ready for launch, but from what we understand, it will be capable of jaialbreaking any iOS 5.1 device which includes the iPhone 4S.
Mac OS X 10.7.4 Update Released
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple has released a new update for Mac OS X. The new update brings the OS to version 10.7.4 and fixes a few bugs that have been lurking around the OS.
iAd Developer Revenue Increased from 60 to 70 Percent
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple [AAPL] has increased the percentage for the developer using iAds from 60 to 70 percent. The increase is an attempt to make the iAd service more popular than other options that are currently available.
The iAd network allows developers to embed code in to their apps so that banners (iAds) are displayed and when displayed a portion of revenue is given to that developer.
10 Million Samsung Galaxy SIII Pre-orders Rumoured
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although no release date has been provided yet, a rumour is hinting that over 10 million pre-orders for the new (and yet to be announced) Samsung Galaxy S III have been made.
iPhoto for iOS Sees 1 Million Downloads Since Launch
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple now has 1 million unique users of its new iPhoto app for the iPad and iPhone. It took just 10 days to gain those users.
The number represents unique users and not the number of downloads which means it will have been downloaded a lot more than that due to people having multiple iOS devices.
