Apple Updates
Apple Releases iOS 8 Beta 4 to Fix Annoying Bugs
On Monday, Apple released iOS 8 beta 4 to tackle annoying bugs. The update adds some nifty features as well. It is now available for download. Only registered developers can have this latest update running on their iOS devices.
To become a registered developer from Apple, you’ll need to spend $99 each year. If this doesn’t sound well, then there’s an option that can help you get this update. All you need to get your UDID number (an alphanumeric code granted from Apple to its devices) registered, for this there’re lots of services available on the web doing that job by charging a few bucks.
You may like this; How to Download iOS 8 Beta Before the Public Release
Anyways, the new software fixes different issues spotted in the early betas of iOS 8. It also adds some new features as well. All the location-based applications will no longer show on the Lock Screen but we can’t say for sure whether this feature has been eliminated permanently or not. Another app named Bug Reporter has also been removed by the Apple in iOS 8 beta 4 so that users should be reporting bugs visiting the Apple Developer site.
Other services that have been improved in this update include – Document Providers, CloudKit, Document Providers, AVCapture, Contacts, CarPlay, iCloud Keychain, Family Sharing, Extensions, Handoff, Find my Friends, the iOS file system, HealthKit, Phone, Notification Center, WebKit, Localization, iAd, Game Center, Fonts, Metal and OpenGL, Messages, Springboard, Safari, Newsstand, iCloud Drive, Photos, Keyboards, Weather, UIKit, Siri and Music.
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The New Features of iOS 8 You Need to Know About
Apple announced its new operating systems for both mobile and desktop platforms at its annual WWDC show. Apple didn’t hint about any of its upcoming devices except the software announcements. Anyhow, today we’ll let you know about all the new features of iOS 8 that haven’t been discussed in the event.
Wi-Fi Calling
It’s what every users would appreciate, really you don’t need to worry about your network signal as iOS 8 enables users to make calls using Wif-Fi only. T-Mobile has confirmed the new feature that’ll be applicable to the devices running iOS 8.
Safari Desktop Option
If you were in desire to see desktop version of a website on your iPhone, then say thanks to iOS 8 that brings an option to the Safari browser that turns you desire into the reality. The iOS version of Chrome already has that handy option.
Photo App
The iOS 8 brings an update to Photo app that allows users to disable or rearrange the app icons. They can also re-arrange the activities icons such as Slideshow, Assign Contact and Copy. The panorama mode will also be getable on iPad.
Camera App
The Camera App also gets updated in iOS 8. Users can now adjust exposure by a tiny slider located near to the onscreen focus icon. There’s also a self-timer option that comes handy while taking group photos. The Slo-Mo feature also becomes better with a time lapse option.
Messages
It’s not necessary that all of the messages in our inbox need to be preserved. Many of them are surplus and have no worth. So, iOS 8 does the job bringing a new ability that lets users set how long they like to save their messages: 30 days, one year or forever.
Battery Usage
The new operating system will allow the users to see their battery consumption (in number percentages) by individual app. So, you will able to know which app is using battery the most.
Apple Finally Unveils iOS 8 – What Comes New?
After a long time of hearing rumors, Apple finally announces its new mobile operating system, the iOS 8 at its annual WWDC event. There’s no surprise as we were expecting the new version of iOS. Anyhow, the new iOS 8 brings a significant overhaul and comprises a lot of new features. Interactive notification is one of the main features being discussed around the corner. It allows the users to respond to any notification without opening the application where it comes from.
Apple also improves multitasking app screen that can be accessed by double-tapping on the Home Button. Moreover, the screen shows off a scrolling strip of the most recent contacts where you can message, FaceTime or call your buddy.
You’ll find keyboard more predictive in the new iOS 8 as it might remind you of Android. Now, users can have more accurate suggestions for what they may be typing. The suggestions will be according to what you are talking to. For instance, the sentence, ‘’The weather was….’’ might get the suggestions like ‘’awesome/epic’’.
There’s a new Continuity feature in iOS 8 that works across iOS and Mac devices. Any message or document you open on iPhone can now relay to a Mac or iPad quickly. Apple puts a large focus covering health issues. So the new operating system includes a service named HealthKit to let users track their important health data like calorie consumption and blood pressure rates.
The new iOS 8 will come to iPhones and iPads later this year when Apple announces its next big thing, the iPhone 6. Apart from iOS 8, Apple also introduced OS X 10.10 Yosemite, its new desktop operating system.
Let’s Find What iOS 7.1 Brings
We’ve been seeing Apple releasing minor updates to its mobile operating system since the September launch of iOS 7. These updates were focused to fix bugs, not too much new features. But the iOS 7.1 fills the gap with new features and fixes as well. It’s the first major update brought out by Apple to iOS 7 yet. Well, let’s get into what iOS 7.1 comprises for all of the iOS 7 users.
We’ll start from Apple’s CarPlay announced early in the March, aims to provide iOS touch while driving. This feature has got lots of hype as it has been in the air for last few weeks. We’ve seen the demos of Apple CarPlay from three well-known automobile makers at Geneva Motor Show. It’ll offer iOS users to access Maps, iTunes, GPS routing, Siri and above all the ability to call or text anyone without leaving your hands from steering wheel. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
The thing which should be discussed after the Apple CarPlay is Siri. The update largely focuses on the improvement of Siri. All you need to hold down your iPhone’s home button until you are finished asking question. It’s really important to know when Siri is actually listening you. You are only accepted to Siri when your thumb stays on the home button and won’t listen you when you uplift your thumb. Siri also gets some new voices like UK, Australian English, Japanese and Mandarin.
Your Calendar also gets changed with iOS 7.1 to offer more options. Now, you can know about events by going to the ‘month view’, the revamped ‘list view’ also can be seen. The update also contains enhancement in the Camera App like HDR will get enabled automatically, and this is for only iPhone 5S owners. There are also other new improvements that can be observed in iTunes Radio, UI and FaceTime calls.
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Apple Rolls out iOS 7.0.6 For SSL Connection Concerns
The latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system iOS 7.0.6 has been released to fix SSL connection verification.
Today, we see a little movement from the Apple as it has announced a new update to iOS 7 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. The new upgrade includes main focus on SSL connection verification issue along with other bug fixes. It can be accessed through iTunes and OTA, covering 35.4MB for iPhone 5S and 14.3MB for iPad Air.
Most users aren’t in a habit of moving with the calendar, so they miss out some important things. As a reminder, Apple has already released iOS 7.0.5 back in January. Those who live in China should give it a think as it addresses network problems in the China. Though, Apple didn’t give it such importance and we don’t see this update mentioned in the Apple Update page. Apart from it, Apple has also announced iOS 6.1.6 upgrade for 4th generation iPot Touch and iPhone 3GS.
The Apple’s latest iOS 7.0.6 update is compatible with iPhone 4/4S/5/5S/5C. It also applies to the 3rd and 4th generation iPads, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad mini (Retina Display), iPad 2 and 5th generation iPod Touch devices.
We’ll keep you posted with more iOS 7 updates. So, stay tuned and feel free to let us know about your views in the comment section below.
Apple’s Next iOS Update To Solve Random Issues
Apple finally breaks its silence by showing concern over random issues, which the users are intermittently complaining about. Apple talks about its next iOS update that’ll fix all the problems causing sudden shutdowns.
‘’We got a fix in the next iOS update for a problem which is responsible for the home screen crash,’’ an Apple representative said.
When the iOS 7 released in September, users started complaining about unexpected breakdowns of their handsets instead of having battery life in two digits.
An iPhone 5 user reported on Apple forums on September 20, My iPhone gets shutdown with 18%, 20% or 36% remaining battery. Another iPhone owner complained about this issue with even 90% standing battery. He wrote that my iPhone has got off 6 times since I’ve updated to iOS 7.
The scope of this problem isn’t limited to a particular iOS device, it’s affecting iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPad 3. According to different complains reported on Apple forum.
I personally find this problem with my iPhone 5, my handset will shut when the battery reaches to 20 percent. Occasionally, It’ll automatically restart and then I place it over the charging.
Apple hasn’t disclosed any particular release date for this update. If you want to get posted with this update then stay tuned with us.
Kindle iOS App Rolls Out with New Feature
Amazon rounds off its Kindle iOS app with a new feature called ‘’Flashcard’’. It’ll help the students in their studies. The new update features upgraded X-Ray results, improved search and performance enhancements.
The flashcard integrates with the Amazon’s X-Ray making textbook experience more convenient as it’ll produce flashcards out of highlights, concepts, and terms which X-Ray finds important. Now, the students have more options to study that couldn’t be imagined before. So, it’s a good step taken by Amazon producing some new ideas.
Now, students can review their notes or key concepts in no time instead of reading all the paragraphs or context, that was an irritating task to find the essence of the whole topic.
Apart from flashcard, Instant Search is also comprised in the updated version of Kindle that comes handy when you search some queries, it’ll show you related results. So, search bookmarks, highlights, and annotations with great ease.
Another enhancement that has been made in this update is revamped dictionary with iOS 7 look. The new interface sidesteps all those bugs that caused problems. In short, the updated version of Kindle brings all that everyone wanted to have.
Stay tuned with us for more news regarding iOS apps, iPhones and iPads.
Grab Kindle v4.1 here (iTunes Link)
Spotify An iOS App Gets Updated
The Spotify an iOS app has been upgraded. As well as introducing new features, it comes with Browse function from iPhone to iPad version. As the name sounds, this allows you to browse curated playlist categories such as new releases, Rock, Chill, Pop, Top Lists and work out.
Browse swaps ‘What’s New Feature.’ If you are using this application on your iPad, you will get some features that can’t be observed on iPhone. The new update allows you to follow artists and friends to see their releases and playlists, a bit like the MySpace. Searching is now more responsive, and playlists have a bit shiny new look. All these innovative features will be available very soon on iPhone version, Spotify states.
So what’s new? iPad and iPhone users can choose to make the playlists public or private using toggle, before it was only on the iPad, login and sign up is now easier and more streamlined. It fixes a bug which occurred when especially sharing from iPhone to email, Twitter, or text message.
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New Update of WhatsApp iOS 7 Gets Exposed – Video
Given that it is one of the most successful 3rd party messaging platforms available on your mobile devices, you may be wondering why this WhatsApp still has not been upgraded for iOS 7.
But the new update of WhatsApp iOS 7 with a fancy re-design is on its way, and now you have a chance to get the early glimpse of updated version of WhatsApp for iOS 7 on a video below.
This video comes from ITRaidDE (A German YouTube channel), so many of you might have no idea of what presenter is talking about, but that’s ok. It is exactly the same one you are already using, there’re no cutting-edge new features but with a little refresh of design which suits iOS 7’s look.
It is not as good as the WhatsApp idea we found back in the September, but it is a huge modification over the recent look, that is starting to look outdated and ugly.
It is worth noting that black keyboard seen in the video is not the default keyboard for the WhatsApp: the presenter in the video says that he is running iOS 7.1 that allows you to choose between the white and black keyboards as the standard. He also says that he isn’t very much sure when this update will be available.
It is unclear how did he get it, but I can tell, the new update seems like it is ready for the public release. Positively it should be available soon.
New Update of WhatsApp iOS 7 Rejected by the Apple
We weren’t expecting it instead we’ve been waiting for the new update of WhatsApp iOS 7 after the launch of Golden Master version of WhatsApp, we were kind of sure it’s gonna be soon. But in the end we got disappointed as the Apple has rejected a new update of WhatsApp iOS 7. Many of us were hoping to see the new update of WhatsApp iOS 7 coming soon.
As this news goes around Twitter, Apple has rejected the new update of WhatsApp iOS 7. Several Beta testers and developers have been tweeted that the Apple has rejected the latest upgrade.
@AndreaCervone (a beta tester) tweeted:
‘’The upgrade of WhatsApp for iOS 7 was scheduled to come later today, but the Apple rejected this update. I will try again next week.’’
None of these tweets sharing that the Apple has rejected the new update of WhatsApp iOS 7. However we don’t know exactly what is the reason behind it. The new update of WhatsApp iOS 7 was going to hold some new features including photo editing option allowing basic editing and filter capabilities.
Though, we can’t say anything for what reason Apple has denied this latest update. WhatsApp iOS 7 will be totally redesigned app for the Apple’s latest iOS 7, hence there might be many causes behind this rejection.
