Eadie Simpson
Since 2001 eadie has been writing for apple and working as IT managing director and consultant for Hilleary School of tech and sciences.
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Spin A New iPhone App: Enjoy Video And Chatting
Net Power and Light (A San Francisco based company) released Spin a new iPhone app for video and chatting on the Tuesday evening. It is also compatible with the iPod Touch and iPad.
Your experience regarding video-chatting is gonna be changing with the release of Spin app and now you can get it from App Store. That’s not an end you can also enjoy the latest versions with some additional functions in the near future. You can see its Android version in 1st Q of 2014.
That’s biggie you would do with your chatting experience as it lets you chat with up to 10 different persons in a single session of chat. Perfect for those who have good senses regarding friendship. It could be productive for business point of view. It is not just confined here it lets the users share Facebook of YouTube videos and Flickr photos with your other fellows during a chat.
Since this nifty app has been made for Touch functionality of the mobile devices, the users can flick or swipe in & out of the gatherings. Moreover, the users can also zoom to increase the entire gathering or only required tile that depicts an individual in the group.
The Tara Lemmey ( founder & CEO of Net Power and Light) remarks about the Spin app, ‘’We made Spin technology in order to amplify the people’s relations with orders and to keep them connected with each other in a convenient way.
iPhone Users Are Complaining The Failure Of iMessage With The iOS 7
According to many reports on the Apple’s support communities webpage, the iPhone users who presently updated to the iOS 7 are facing the failure of iMessage. However a simple reset might resolve this issue temporarily.
A large number of Apple’s support communities users have complained about an iMessage bug which is affecting messages to go unreceived and unsent. Some of them complain that the iMessages aren’t being converted to the SMS texts and simply aren’t being sent.
The members of support communities forum might have got a solution, although. The users are getting success with this particular procedure: First off disable the iMessage in the Settings > Messages, reset iPhone’s network settings under the setttings > general > reset, then re-enable the iMeassage. This method is also stated to be successful by some other authentic resources.
There are some variations on method which comprise shutting down the iPhone for 3 or 5 minutes, however the technique has observed some mixed results.
Let me tell you about the confirmation of this method, one Appleinsider member has proved this method useful. So if you are also facing that kind of problem then you should go for this process. In the end the iPhone users aren’t happy with the iOS 7 as it doesn’t work properly with their devices.
New iOS 7 Update Fixes Security Bugs
New iOS 7 update has been released by the Apple to deal with some security bugs. As many iOS users are complaining about some security issues.
Ignored during the beta testing, the bug permitted the ability to call non emergency numbers, interact with the saved social networks and access phones’s photos, all without entering phone’s passcode.
Let’s have a talk about the iOS 7.0.1 update, allows the users to make iTunes Store purchases using Touch ID option on your iPhone 5S.
A large number of iOS users are complaining about the Apple’s new operating system iOS 7 as it causes motion problems because of zoom animation. But still, you can’t see Apple solving this problem. Check out our comprehensive talk about this problem where we got a solution that can really reduce this problem.
Let’s change the topic as we’ve discussed it enough. According to the Chinese website ZOL, the Apple’s next generation iPad Mini will follow iPhone 5S’s color pattern. This site has also leaked an image of the gold iPad Mini 2.
It shows that the Apple is looking for gold and silver colors for the iPad Mini 2 as iPhone 5S is getting great response from the people. So that’s why Apple is going with these color schemes. This would really surprise you when you come to know that you’re going to see the same kind of fingerprint technology as we’ve seen in the latest iPhone. Yet , Apple did not disclose anything officially about it.
Which is better iOS 6 or iOS 7?
We’ve also wrote on the pros and cons of iOS 7 but today we come with the competition that is going to be held between two operating system updates, which one is better iOS 6 or iOS 7?
Here we’ll discuss some features that come from iOS 6 or iOS 7.
We don’t see any big changes between these two iOS 6 and iOS 7 in the navigation territory. Like in the iOS 6, you are still presented with the screen of icons, you still have an ability to swipe right or left to get next pages and quick launch bar is still there that is located on the bottom side of the screen. While some icons have been changed, which isn’t important. The notable changes you can feel between the iOS 6 and iOS 7 when you use some built-in functions.
With the iOS 7 nested folders you will no need to browse via folders categorized Games 3, Games 4, Games 5 etc. but now can have up to 14 pages within the folder means you can have about 126 apps. Oh that’s really sounds great.
If you have upgraded to the iOS 7 and selected to open a new install, you might observe many blue dots around your application labels. These blue dots are the Apple’s latest way to allowing you to know you have not run the application yet. I ain’t sure how is that beneficial while many people found difficulty with that feature.
Let me tell you my favorite feature regarding folder in the iOS 7 is ‘’the default ability’’ to relocate the useless Newsstand app’s icon. While I’ve yet to figure out a way to eliminate the application without any assistance from the NoNewslsGoodNews, and now the Newsstand can be placed within the folder. But that’s not our demand, at least we can prevent it away from mocking us almost every time we unlock the device.
Awkward Things About iOS 7 We’ve Found Yet
With the iOS 7, the Apple made some big changes for the new appearance and functions of iOS. They’ve done awesome with it but some UI glitches and bugs can be observed in the new iOS 7. But here are some awkward things about iOS 7 we’ve found yet.
Launch bug allows you to drag around the whole app
In some particular cases, you can drag the screen while an application is launching, that has unintended consequences.
iOS 7 overlooks the lock screen wallpaper
After unlocking device, if you swiftly slide in the opposite direction then the iOS will overlook your screen lock wallpaper and use the wallpaper on the home screen instead.
Layout & UI glitches
The iOS 7 allows the app to take over the entire screen comprising the portion that was reserved earlier for status. This and lots of other modifications in design language have rose a large number of layout problems.
Make calls from the lock screen
The Lock screen has been a feeble point for the Apple from security perspective, and the iOS 7 also remains same. A bug was observed that allows the unauthorized users to dial any phone number from iPhone’s emergency screen, no need to enter your password.
Unauthorized images, email access from the lock screen
Just few days after the launch of iOS 7, a strange security flaw was observed which allows everyone to access your images, Twitter or emails from lock screen, no need for passcode.
Top 3 Free Apps For iPhone & iPad
iPhone and iPad users are always in search of some nifty apps that will really make them feel great about their products. Great and innovative apps are always popping up on the AppStore, here you’re gonna enjoy top 3 free apps for iPhone and iPad.
If you are going to have one of them then remember one thing that the prices can vary without notice, these applications might not be free when you read this article.
Sol; Sun Clock
This nifty apps is going to prove as a treasure for the iOS users as you will be well aware of sunrise or the sunset, no matter wherever you go! Great for the photographers that they can easily find golden hours on any particular date. Use this nifty app to plan your whole day, sort out the best time for fishing or photography. Sounds great isn’t?
It’ll tell you that how much sunlight have been left by you in the whole day or when will you enjoy sunrise next time. Find solar noon and solar midnight, all 3 twilight periods; nautical twilight, astronomical twilight and the civil light. The nifty Sol not only computes the amount of sunrise and daylight and the time of sunsets, but also any location in this whole world by simply using device’s GPS. No need for the external network it does so without any network connection.
PicturePhrase Entertainment HD
We’re celebrating the new iOS 7 with the PicturePhrase free for weekend. Have unique typography to compose great photos with some nifty words. You’ll find more when you use this attractive app.
SkySafari 3
This app comes in 3 different versions. This is the basic version of the SkySafari 3. It lets you see 120,000 stars and 220 best known star nebulae, galaxies, and clusters in the sky. It shows Solar System’s main moons and planets using the NASA spacecraft and comprises some of the best known comets and asteroids.
Software Update Of Apple TV 6.0 Released with AirPlay and iTunes Radio
You might have noticed that everywhere people just talking about the Apple event, their new devices like iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, iOS 7 and many others. It feels like that everyone is celebrating the Apple festival.
The Apple announced another new Apple TV 6.0 Software Update, including AirPlay from the iCloud and Apple’s new iTunes Radio (music service), iCloud videos and photos and Podcasts from the iCloud.
As many were expecting, the newly update gives a large number of some new and nifty features for the Apple TV consumers making their views about the Apple’s TV service awesome.
With the AirPlay from iCloud, the iTunes consumers can now play their favorite content, purchased from the Apple iTunes Store on any kind of Apple TV, streaming it through iCloud. And that’s not an end, Apple is also working on some secret devices that will really surprise you. So keep intouch with us for the latest news and updates from the Apple.
The Apple has been struggling very hard to boost the Apple TV content service in the recent months and surprisingly has added some extra applications for the Vevo, the Disney channel, the Weather channel, the Smithsonian channel, and more. Oh this rumor just astonished me when I heard that the company is working on specific updated version of the Apple TV hardware, that might debut later on this year.
Know How You Can Install iOS 7 on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
Apple recently launched its new operating system iOS 7 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, iPad mini on Wednesday. So the problem starts that how can you install iOS 7 on your devices. Here we’ll try to help you with some easy steps.
Step 1
Before the installation, the users should do a backup of their iDevice. Connect your device to computer through USB and launch the iTunes 11.1 on computer. And then select the device in upper corner of iTunes Window.
Step 2
After selecting the device’s name > Summary tab > check ‘’This Computer’’ option under the Backups > click on Back Up Now button.
Step 3
Go to the ‘’Update Tab’’ in iTunes apps section to update iOS app. You can copy your device backup files to the PC or external Drive. If you want to see that where iTunes save your device backup files, choose Preferences from iTunes menu and navigate to Device Tab.
Step 4
If you’ve not downloaded IPSW file, you can also click on ‘’Check for update’’ button. And if you’ve a specific IPSW file stored on the desktop, just hold on the Alt and then click on Restore iPhone button in the iTunes.
Step 5
After some window pops up > navigate to IPSW file on the desktop > choose it & click on the Open.
Step 6
Click on the Restore on a following pop up window and it’ll initiate restoring procedure, that’ll also take some time.
Step 7
When you done it then you’ll see the completion display. And the rest of the procedure will be sustained on your device.
Jailbroken device users should stay away from the new update of iOS 7 if they wanna save their jailbreaks and it is highly recommended.
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The Newest on iPhone 5C
The Apple made its strongest splash since the death of Steve Jobs in the second week of the September with the launch of iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S models. The both devices are coming in with the unexpected level of hysteria surrounding them, particularly with the iPhone 5C.
The rumors have proven true that iPhone 5S is the 1st of iPhone prototypes to come in the gold instead of the typical black, and the white alternative encasement. This is an important change from the Apple’s design standards. But the main story is iPhone 5C.
For many years, the Apple stayed strong on the top of Smartphone game, as the sales of iPhone models have lived up to their hype, and has conveyed gradually for the company. But for some past couple of years, the Korean Tech Giant Samsung has given Apple a run for their money, particularly with the progress of Samsung S2, and S3 in the international market.
This has been due to the Samsung pointing mid to low income markets in the Asia. But with the Sept.10 launch set by the Apple, and the releasing of iPhone 5C, maybe the Apple is set to balance the Smartphone field with the budget iPhone.
iPhone 5C, with the ‘C’ allegedly denoting COLOR will be following the template of recent iterations of Apple iPod touch and iPod nano with its choice of the pastel colors on its back side. Photos from Chinese blog have confirmed this with some units lined up with various colored backs.
But a more telling detail to iPhone 5C that you might buy the accessories from ever buying is that it’ll come in the plastic, instead genuine aluminum. Not only will this make unit more resistant to bumps and scratches, but more significantly lessens the production cost, and finally its retail cost.
iOS 7 could Be Apple’s Most Secure Mobile Operating System Ever
On the September 18, the Apple will unleash a redesigned OS for the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone. Called the iOS 7, the upcoming update has got lots of attention for its drastic new look, but it is also packed to the gills with the security options. So much so that it could be the most secure iOS to date.
Goodbye, Mactans!
One of largest stories to come out this year, the Black Hat conference was about the Mactans box that might hijack any connected iPhone. The demo hinted that ne’er-do-wells might rig up alike devices in the public charging stations to infect the iOS devices with the malware.
But the devices running iOS 7 will not trust connected computers automatically. Instead, you will be prompted to trust the connected computer or ignore it. We will have to see if this ends Mactans style attacks completely, but it is a big step in the right direction.
Call Blocking & Privacy
Many 3rd party Android security apps contain call and message blocking, but the Apple will be baking feature into the iOS 7. From either FaceTime or Messages settings menu, you can block any contact from messaging, calling, or FaceTime with you. This feature looks to be limited to the contacts, however, making it tricky for blocking the SMS spam.
iOS 7 will sport new privacy controls, comprising a different advertiser ID number which users can reset at will. This way, the advertisers can still produce some data on users, but they will not touch important stuff (like your phone number or your device ID).
Passwords & Theft
One feature I have been very excited about in the iOS 7 is iCloud keychain. This gets all password info stored in OS X keychain app and makes it accessible across devices. Expectantly the Apple will let mobile users generate passwords, Plus saving them as well, though it isn’t cross platform, it’ll optimistically encourage better password habits for the Apple users.
Loss & theft are the main threats to the iPhones, and while Touch ID fingerprint reader might help guard your phone it will not help get it back. To that end, the Apple has updated their brilliant Find My iPhone antitheft tool. Before, you might locate,wipe, message, and set an alarm on the lost device. But with the iOS 7, wiped phones will need Apple ID & password to be unlocked, so your iPhone will always be your iPhone.
