Addison Mel
Addison is an instructor of game design and multimedia developer in some technical college; he is also an active member of Microsoft gaming and app precincts.
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iPhone 6 & iPad mini 2 Elite iOS 7 Features
There is not any ambiguity that an iPhone 6 or iPhone 5S will come in a couple of upcoming months time and the phone will be shadowed up with an interesting iPad mini 2 and iPad 5 soon after. This is how it occurred last year, and we get no reason to distrust the same pattern this year, even some blogs jazz around with the conflicting launch date rumor. But we are here to provide you some predictions about the iPhone 6 & iPad mini 2.
While we are much certain a new iPhone will release this year, its name is another issue and some leaks pointing at 2 models could change the way Apple decides to name the phones this year, for myself, we would not like to get any confusion in 2013 with the name procedure and love the concept of an advanced spec iPhone 6 the metal and an inexpensive iPhone 5S in the plastic which has been pointed in the leaked photos.
If the Apple releases an iPhone 6, will a slight innovation and advanced specs, then it delivers a strong understanding of the advanced handset. The leaks preferring a plastic iPhone 5 would only complicate matters in our view, particularly considering we’ve an iPhone 5 in the metal currently, so if the Apple do release 2 models with various price points then the new names would be much stronger and serve a determination for the iPhone 5S.
IPhone 6 & iPad mini 2 with elite iOS 7 features
Some of the readers are betting that the new features won’t come in iOS 7 beta 4, but somewhat later on with the iOS 7 Gold Master or even with the iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 launch.
There have been lots of ideas for the new features in iOS 7, though one of the most nifty was adding the swift reply to messaging and the ability to enhance images to the contacts list view, ‘’messaging list and conversation view’’. Another one of our readers ended a remarkable point by stating,
‘’ they did it with the Macs, but we’ll most likely see this as an elite feature on the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 or even later in the iOS 8’’.
While we do not essentially agree with these comments, it’s true that the Apple loves to sell a new handset with some elite features when possible. We saw this with the Siri, and we’ll see it again with the other new features which could be possible on the other devices but are secured as a selling method for the new hardware.
The present iOS 7 beta versions have exposed that the iPhone 4S lacks the Airdrop as seen with the iPhone 5 and the iOS 7. This could not modify in the coming betas, we’ve also seen some features and options left out of the new iPad mini software and we can’t be sure if it will modify by the public release. This incorporates particular camera filters and the Panorama, but iPad mini 2 may comprise thsese iOS 7 options and more once it is launched around September.
You can also expect that the iPhone 6 & iPad mini 2 to include elite class specs and camera upgrades, so we would expect all iOS 7 options on these hardwares but there is a good chance of some elite features as well.
How to Delete Or Remove Any App From iPhone or iPad
How can I remove Stocks, Newsstand, Game Center & other pre~installed stock Apple apps? And Can I remove other apps permanently, so they are entirely wiped from my iTunes account?
We get these 2 questions a lot. We are a nation of well~ordered freaks, seemingly, and we dislike having annoying app icons on our iPhone and iPad screens. But now you are going to know that how can you remove any app from iPhone or iPad.
Here is now to remove, hide or get rid of all annoying apps and app icons.
How to remove any app from iPhone or iPad
Okay, let’s begin with the initial deletion process. ( If you have some knowledge how it works, then go for the next step.)
Start your iPad or iPhone and then go to the home display ( hit the home button or make the ‘’five~finger claw grip’’ gestures.) Sort out the icon for the you want to remove, and then hit and hold it for some seconds. It ( and all other icons on the screen) will begin to shake nicely,and a tiny cross will appear by each. Then tap the black cross > ensure you want to remove the app.
The app icons begin trembling…
Hit the black cross and it will ask you to ensure the deletion
How to remove an iOS app from the iTunes on your Mac
If you sync your iPad or iPhone with a Mac on a consistent basis, you will need to delete the app from Mac too. Open the iTunes, make sure you are in the library section ( if you are in the iTunes Store, hit the library at the top right side of the screen), then choose apps from dropdown menu at the left side. Sort out the icon of the app you want to remove, right~click it and choose Delete.
How to recover a removed app
If you want the removed app back, then there is no need to get worried about ~ Apple’s App Store will recall that you have bought it already. Sort out the app on the AppStore and it’ll offer a option to get it once again, and you would not be charged.
How can I remove any app from my AppStore account?
But what if you like to delete the app from AppStore account completely??
This may seem like an awkward thing to ask, but when you are updating apps, you do not want a list of bought apps to be clogged up with the free apps you tried once then removed.
Apple lovers have been crying out for that feature for a moment, but sadly at the present it is not possible.
How to delete Game Center, Newsstand & other pre~installed stock Apple apps
Not everyone loves Apple’s own apps, but it is not very simple to get rid of them; you cannot remove Safari, Newsstand, Game Center, Notes and the rest. What we can do is to hide the icons for Apple Apps we do not use, in some folder called ‘’Apple stuff’’.
Marvelous iPhone Cases This Week
With the summer in full swing, lots of case manufacturers are turning their consideration towards the fall, that means we have got some Marvelous iPhone cases in this week’s roundup. If the high fashion is not your thing, we have also got a couple of high~tech accessories your observing and protecting pleasure.
Anthropologie
From the famous clothing and attire chain comes the amazing Tesseled ($38) for iPhone 5, a solid, snap~on case with an intaglio theme and 4 tassels hanging from the loop on the top~left corner.
It has been made from a combination of plastic, leather, and silk, it comprises all appropriate cutouts to confirm that you can continue to like availability to your handset’s controls and cameras while the case is on.
Luardi
The amazing Exotic Wood Cover Series ($60) for iPhone 5 is caused to perfection by a solid piece of the wood bonded to high~quality plastic shell which saves your iPhone while giving it natural, warm look and feel.
The case comes in a wide range of woods, comprising walnut, rosewood and ebony.
MapiCases
The amazing Altos ($55) for iPhone 5 is a wallet~style snap case has been made from the premium European leather, with a hard~plastic cradle which holds your handset securely in place.
Odoyo
The enchanting Vivid plus ($25) for iPhone 5 is durable and light, and it is available in a variety of bold and bright colors comprising pink, orange, cyan, and lime green.
Vivid plus gives protection against scratches and shocks, with a tight~fitting body made from the custom~molded, high~quality plastic with a high~gloss finish.
Spigen SGP
The attractive Ultra Fit ($10) for iPhone 5 has been made from thin~but~resilient polycarbonate which gives you awesome protection without pointlessly bulking up your iPhone.
Available in smooth white, metal slate, or smooth black, and incorporates a particular coating which gives it an awesome grip to help avoid accidental drops.
Xotovo
The amazing Kaptur ($39) for iPhone 4 and 4S aids you get better photos by giving a solid grip panel that is located far from the lens, so helping you better calming your hand while getting a shot or 2.
Available in white, black, or a panda edition, that allows you to mix and match panels of various colors into your elegant combination. The version of an iPhone 5 is also on the way.
YellowJacket
The attractive YellowJacket ($110 to $140) for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 packs a punch of its own by including a 650,000 volt stun gun~giving the term ‘protective device’ an entire new meaning.
Though you are improbable to get it via airport security, you can get yours in yellow, white, pink, or black.
Zappos
The enchanting Fossil Austin ($23) for iPhone 5 keeps things smile~but dashing~with a polyurethane construction and a slim design which protects your handset while confirming that you continue to love access to all controls, ports, and cameras.
Available in blue,black, or orange, with the chevron motif in green, white, or red, respectively.
VLC For iPhone & iPad Returns With Dropbox Sync, Wi-Fi Upload and More
Some years ago, the famous desktop media player VLC was launched for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, although, the app was ultimately removed from the App Store over the copyright issues with the GPL authorization. But now VLC for iPhone and iPad returns with the Dropbox Sync, Wi-Fi upload and many more.
Now, VLC returns on the iOS (App Store Link) with a comprehensive rewrite comprising AirPlay support, many ways to load files into video app, playback speed handling, realtime video filters, subtitles and more.
VLC for the iOS is still progressing to the international App Stores, beginning in New Zealand and Australia and coming to the U.S. this evening.
[sws_blockquote_endquote align=”” cite=”” quotestyle=”style02″] Today, it is my pleasure to proclaim that the VLC for the iOS is back to the App Store. It is available free of cost in any country, needs iOS 5.1 or later and runs on any kind of iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. This is more than a promotion of the initial version: it is full re~write. From the ground~up. Relying on the power of the MoblileVLCkit and its fundamental libvic, we began with the modern audio and video output modules giving faster drawing, complete support for the 10bit H264 encodings, lower latency and retina displays. [/sws_blockquote_endquote]
Some of the main features include:
Wi-Fi Upload ~ let the users upload their files directly to iOS version of VLC via a web browser on Mac or PC.
Dropbox Integration ~ play the media directly from the Dropbox or download for offline playback.
Download from website ~ Download your files from any website server for the offline palyback.
Network Streams ~ play any kind of network streams support by the VLC media player for the desktop operating systems.
3rd~Party App Integration ~ Any app with the share dialog can utilize VLC for the iOS for the media playback.
Video Filters ~ video playback can be changed for contrast, hue, brightness, gamma or saturation in real time.
To ignore more copyright issues, the VLC for iOS version is completely open~source and video playback and library kits are accessible for the integration by the other developers. An SDK will be launched later this summer.
The VLC has launched on the New Zealand and Australian App Stores and it will be releasing on the others during the day and evening. It should be accessible in the United Nations at 11 PM Eastern time. [Direct Link of App Store].
Incredible iOS Apps This Week
This week’s roundup of updated and incredible iOS apps let you observe the earth from an entire new perspective, track expenses, or just kill a bunch of the bad guys.
Bugshot
The Marco Arment keeps generating. The guy who brought you The Magazine and Instapapper has a latest app out ~Bugshot ($1) for iPhone and iPad which allows the users easily and quickly annotate screenshots from the iOS device. You just need to draw an orange box or arrow around the item which needs attention, then share it through Facebook or Twitter. It is perfect for reporting errors and bugs in those other apps.
Deus Ex; The Fall
Do you want all the scary conspiracy theorizing of The DA Vinci Code with the blood and mayhem of the first~person shooter game? Deu Ex; the Fall ($7) offering for the iPad and iPhone, gets you just that. The latest update fine~tunes all types of features, forming your enemies cleverer, boosting your rewards for getting objectives, forming weapons more accurate.
Earth From Space
This app ($7) for iPad basically released a few weeks back, but we noticed it and it is a kind of thing we appreciate: A seemingly boundless supply of images of earth~its continents, its clouds, its landmarks~ as seen from the space. Everything looks cooler when seen from the hundreds of the miles above, is not it?
Fox Soccer 2 Go
This is supposed to be the best of the soccer apps out there, allowing the users to watch live & on~demand video of the games from the dashing leagues in the world. This week’s roundup makes some enhancement around the edges, allowing the users to filter the video based on sorts of competition they suggest, while comprising information from the ruby and the Australia rules football leagues in the app’s database.
Instacast 3
This week’s update comprises a number of small enhancements, comprising support for the paged podcast feeds, MP3 chapter images and links, and podcasts in the Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Danish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Spendee
Having problem tracking your expenditures? Spendee allows you to record your transactions in the real time so that you can notice where your amount’s going. Users can either select for the app’s ‘smart’ categories or generated their own custom categories of the expenditures besides they can snap pictures of receipts and bills to better establish their files. Better it’s secure yet, giving PIN code safety so only you know that what you are doing with your amount.
Sprinkle Islands
This game ($2) for the iPad and iPhone is a series of the famous Sprinkle game of some years back. In this new version, an interplanetary waste carrier accidentally throws its cargo over the nifty islands of Titan. Your duty is to put out the resultant fires while saving as much water as possible.
Uber
The Uber, that allows you to hail a ride from your handset, has been widely popular service in the towns where it’s been permitted to thrive without hassle from the authorities. The new update will evidence popular too, allowing the users to split a fare on the single ride. The upside? You cannot get trapped with the bill anymore. The downside? You cannot twig your fellow with the bill anymore.
Other apps of note
iDrive now allows the users to back up files with the single touch ~ the UpTo calendar app has relaunched with the redesigned user interface ~ the WhatsApp offers unlimited messaging for only $1 a year.
Apple iWatch Releases in 2014?
You might have heard lots of rumors related to the Apple iWatch release date as it has got the public interest greatly. Many experts have said that it may be a great project of Apple company if they launch it at the right time as other competitors of the Apple are also showing interest in iWatch idea and some of them have also started work on it.
Apple is antagonistically hiring employees to work on its iWatch project, that is set to release in late 2014. Apple wants to make it more sophisticated so that it can get public linking widely and that’s why the Apple is making delay in the release of iWatch.
The Financial Times states that the Apple wants to get in some fresh expertise to contract with a number of design glitches. It is a big challenge for the engineers as they have to produce some unique design that should be eye-catching.
Sources familiar with the Apple’s strategies told about the publication that the firm’s engineers have got some problems that they have not been able to fix. They added that the signing of new employees advocates the Apple iWatch won’t be ready for the release until the latter part of the 2014.
Rumors of Apple making wearable technology began at the beginning of the year.
In June, the Apple was revealed that the company had filed a trademark for the name of iWatch with the Russian Federal Service for the Intellectual Property. After some days later, reports advocated that the iWatch had been trademarked in Japan, Mexico,Taiwan and Turkey.
The wearable technology is projected to be a communicator device for the iPad, iPhone and iPod.
Apple’s iPhone 5S Production Starts This Month
Apple seems to start the production of iPhone 5S this month with the aim of launching it in the late September or the early October, Jefferies analyst the Peter Misek wrote in a specific note to the investors this morning.
In addition to the Apple’s iPhone 5S, Apple also past month started assembly of the much~rumored lower~cost iPhone, that’ll be priced at about $300 to $ 400, he added.
Misek thinks that the Apple will set in orders for twenty five to thirty million iPhone units during the fall quarter, then ramp up fifty to fifty five million units during the holiday period. For the quarter starting in the December, Apple plans to construct about five million iPhone 4S handsets, twenty million low~cost iPhones, and twenty five million iPhone 5S handsets. He did not mention the iPhone 5 ($605.00 at amazon).
‘’ though the big construct plan shows Apple’s sureness in the upcoming product releases, we remain alert as our checks show mostly incremental feature promotions for the Apple’s iPhone 5S,’’ report notes.’’ The Galaxy S4 (599.99 at amazon) continues to get share and the Apple’s iPhone 5S will have to compete with the Google’s Moto X phone.’’
So if you were expecting the Apple’s iPhone 5S would look comprehensively different than its forerunners. You better not hold your heartbeat.
We should observe that the Misek’s previous predictions have not always been entirely accurate. The analyst earlier predicted that the Apple’s iPhone 5S production would start in the March for a June or July launch. Moreover, last year he wrongly forecasted that the release of an Apple~branded television set was near.
His newest prediction does, although, follow the reports that contract production giant Foxconn has been hiring workers to construct an Apple’s next iPhone. The Foxconn recruiting push is being directed ‘’ particularly for the production of an upcoming iPhone model,’’ according to a DigiTimes report. So, we will have to see and wait what Apple has in store.
Apple’s iPhone 6S might have a Samsung A9 soul
Apple is said to be expending Samsung to form the A9 mobile chips for iPad and iPhone in 2015, another symbol that the company’s attempts to detach itself from its opponent’s production expertise are fighting. Though Apple had switched to the TSMC for it’s A~series chip construction starting in the 2014, according to the Korean economic daily, it’s Samsung’s skill in 14nm production that has won back the Apple’s business.
According to the site of korea, Apple and Samsung inked a contract on july 14, particularly for the Apple A9 chipset estimated to be in the 2015’s iPhone. The chip will utilize 14nm FinFER technology, its been said that if Apple’s ‘’S’’ nomenclature form continues, by that point we will likely be looking the iPhone 6S, although the Korean report advocates it’ll be the iPhone 7.
Samsung and Apple have had a unrestrained relationship over the past few years, consuming as much time in the courtroom struggling to remove huge damages payments and have their opponent’s devices banned from the sale, as they’ve negotiating components. Samsung has always been a particular supplier for the Apple – as well as CPUs, it supplies the flash memory and the other components – but the legal intensifications Apple has tried to broaden its supply chain and ignore giving so much money to the Korea foe.
The chipsets had been a bottleneck, in spite of the ongoing endeavors of TSMC, but the news of a deal over the next Apple A8 had been observed as a symbol that Samsung was being pressed out of its advantaged position.
Instead, the Samsung’s work on the 14nm working has paid dividends, giving something TSMC allegedly cannot. The 14nm chips are estimated to offer presentation modifications as well as the reduction in the power consumption, with the central silicon ‘’fin’’ running the distance of the ransistor.
The 1st devices to use A9 processors are not estimated to show up for some time yet, and their stipulations have not been confirmed. The existing iPhone 5 runs the Apple’s A6 chip, although the next refreshed version, estimated to be iPhone 5S – is likely to have the A6X (newer version). That is presently used in the 4rd gen full~sized iPad, although might be changed for the lower~power requirements of the upcoming iPhone.
Decent iPad Cases This Week
This week you are going to enjoy some decent iPad cases which have been made to gain a response from the iPad users, it’s all about style and fashion that you will really appreciate our new collection.
Eccolo
The Mr.Mustache for all iPad models ($25) is a great case from Italy that is made from top class faux leather which protects your iPad from shocks and bumps.
The case comes in black color, features a stylized, cute, white handlebar mustache that is located on the front side. And perfect for satisfying your inner hipster.
iGear Unlimited
The Slim Tough G2 for iPad 2,3,4 and iPad mini ($80) comes with a dual layer design, and a hard inner shell which safeguards your iPad from shock, and you will also see a soft outer coating that gives you an awesome grip.
Available in blue, black, red, yellow, green and white. And it comes with a built~in stand for propping up your tablet in a portrait orientation.
Kenzo Club
The company’s iPad Case for all iPad models (€73) is made from the nylon and comes with a zippered closure which keeps your iPad safe during the transport.
Available in red, yellow, blue, and comes with a print of tigers which spell out the Kenzo’s name.
Lexma
The company’s iPad Case for iPad 2, 3, 4 ($15) comes with a secure closure and an easy~fit construction which snaps onto your tablet without effort.
Comes in brown, black, and pink color, the case features a cover which can flip around for the viewing stand in the landscape orientation.
Shima Works
It may be a little difficult to get hold of, but the enchanting Rust for iPad mini (¥4,000) is the best tool for giving your tablet that post~apocalyptic, grungy look you have been aiming for.
It comes in 2 models and made from the polycarbonate, the Rust comes with all possible cutouts to ensure that you can easily access your iPad’s buttons, ports and cameras.
Tech 21
The amazing Snap for iPad mini (£35) has been made from hard~but~light, minimalist polycarbonate shell. This case features a leather flip cover which gives some extra protection for the screen.
The case comes in white and black color.
Versace
From one of the world’s best~known fashion brands comes the nifty K~Way X Versus for all iPad models (£79) which is waterproof, lightweight, and shock resistant.
The case incorporates a convenient zippered closure, an opening for your tablet’ back camera, and convenient straps for holding your iPad while on the go.
ZooGuer
The captivating Genius for iPad mini ($40) is a hand made with the original leather and incorporates a particular border which gives extra safeguard and claims to enhance your iPad’s sound quality.
The case’s cover that is compatible with the iPad mini’s magnetic wake/sleep feature, also couple as a viewing stand which can support half a dozen angles in the landscape orientation.
iPhone 6 Release Date Still Points To (Again) September
Today we have some new and latest speculations regarding iPhone 6 release date that it will indeed launch in the September. Everyone is expecting an entirely redesigned device to go along with totally redesigned iOS 7 , that is the major reason the iPhone 6 is estimated rather than iPhone 5S.
At that point everyone has to set their 2 cents in as far as when iPhone 6 will finally be out, with the some saying it’ll be sooner and the others saying it’ll be as late as next year. Today Stabley Times Phil Moore said that he believes that the event of media for the device will be September 10, and the new device will release on September 20. It should be highlighted however, these release dates are pure speculation.
The iPhone 6 & iOS 7
Moore believes that the iOS 7 will be unveiled on September 10, though again, we don not know for definite if this’ll be the releasing date of the entire operating system. Apple Inc. NASDAQ:AAPL launched the 3rd update for its iOS 7 beta to the developers just few days ago, and therefore company has said that the entire version will be set this fall sometime. History shows that the iOS 7 becomes accessible to the general public days ahead of the release of upcoming iPhone and there are about 2 or 3 weeks between the updates to the latest operating system’s beta.
The Release Date of iPhone 6
History also indicates that the Apple Inc. NASDAQ:AAPL embraces a media event on either the 2nd Wednesday or Tuesday in the September to release the products that it will ship in required time of frame for the holiday shopping season. Why not iPhone 6 or iPhone 5S is estimated to be among those products. Since 2nd Wednesday in the September occurs to be September 11 this year, it is unlikely that Apple will set a media event on this date, simply out of the respect for the anniversary of the 9/11 terror assaults.
Besides the iPhone 6 release date, we might see the other new goods ship in time for the holiday season. There is a possibility that we will see the iPod touch 6 and perhaps even the iWatch, though it could be a bit early for that new device.
