Megan Roose
Megan is fan worm of science and was born just ahead of potential tech market startups. She is civil engineer by profession and got certified from university of California in 2004.
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Apple iWatch Could Come Along iPhone 6
Apple looks to be planning to announce its first wearable device, iWatch together with its much-awaited iPhone 6. The Cupertino-based company is likely to hold an event in the month of September or October.
It puts weight to our assumptions when we see Apple announcing HealthKit app at its annual WWDC event. This app is a one-stop shop that tracks all of your health data in order to keep you fit. Obviously, Apple will have to rely on a device that does this job. So, Apple iWatch is supposed to be the one which will be doing that stuff.
According to a veritable source, Apple will announce its long-awaited iWatch along with its next-generation iPhone in the fall of this year. It further says, Apple will introduce a curve-shaped OLED iWatch that’ll be used to track health data.
A few days back, the Financial Times reported that the Cupertino-based company is hiring workers from the top watch companies. If this gets true, then we’ll surely be seeing Apple iWatch right on our wrists later this year.
September 19 is the expected date when Apple will take the floor. Anyhow, it’s a guesswork that may or may not be true. We were expecting that Apple might whisper about its upcoming products during the developers conference but it didn’t happen at all.
Really, Apple will have to come up with a unique design as its competitors like Samsung and Motorola have introduced their best designs to date. So, eyes are now on Apple what it brings new to its wearable device.
Microsoft to Bring a ‘remaster’ Version of Skype for iPhone Users
Microsoft on Monday said, it’ll be releasing a ‘remastered’ version of Skype for iPhone users in upcoming few days, making it more like those Android and Windows versions.
The new version for iPhone combines enhanced performance that you don’t need to worry about the battery issues, according to the Microsoft. There’re also some other new features that company will be debuting on the iOS platform such as offline messaging and improved message syncing. Microsoft also promised for an iPad version but didn’t mention when it will come.
Though, there’s no dearth of communication options on iOS platform like Messages and FaceTime, but it’s the fact that a large number of smartphone users use Skype. The company said on May 2013, the numbers of new Skype users are growing and double as compared to the last year.
‘’Just like the redesigned Skype for Android app, we took the opportunity to rewrite this new version from the ground up and customize it to fit iOS best,’’ Eric Lin (Product Marketing Manager for Skype) said, ‘’The new Skype for iPhone is redesigned to put your conversation at the center of a faster, smoother and far more integrated experience. Our designers AND engineers have obsessed over every pixel.’’
Really, iPhone users have been experiencing problems with the Skype on their devices. So, finally Microsoft has decided to bring them a relief in its Skype v5.0 especially devoted for the iPhone users.
We’ll let you know when Microsoft releases Skype v5.0 for iPhone users. Stay Tuned!
Source: Skype
How to Download iOS 8 Beta Before the Public Release
A few days, Apple announced its new mobile operating system, iOS 8 along with OS X Yosemite at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The iOS 8 brings more new features and some improvements as well such as smarter spotlight, interactive notifications, QuickType and more. The final release of iOS 8 is supposed to be happened late this year when Apple will be announcing its iPhone 6.
Anyhow, it is now available for download for the registered developers only. There’re some users who aren’t developers but want to download iOS 8 Beta. They can become the registered developers by paying $99 per year. If this sounds you expensive, then no need to get worried if you know a developer. A developers has the authority to register around 100 devices, so get your device registered if you have a good relation with any developer.
If you don’t have any developer in your circle, then there’s also a way to get your device registered. This is through the UDID number, an alphanumeric code consists of 40 letters and numbers. Every iDevice has this unique code. So, you can get your UDID registered from the services available on the web. They usually charge few bucks for it. Here’s one I’ve known about, iMZDL.
The iOS 8 Beta under the build number of 12A4265u is available for the following iDevices:
iPhone 5S – iPhone 5C – iPhone 5 – iPhone 4S
iPad Air – iPad mini – iPad 3 – iPad 4 – iPad 2 – Retina iPad mini
iPod Touch (5th generation)
Here’re the direct download links of iOS 8 Beta given below:
iPhone
- iPhone 5s (Model A1453, A1533)
- iPhone 5s (Model A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530)
- iPhone 5c (Model A1456, A1532)
- iPhone 5c (Model A1507, A1516, A1526, A1529)
- iPhone 5 (Model A1428)
- iPhone 5 (Model A1429)
- iPhone 4s
iPod Touch
iPad
Here’s how you can install iOS 8 beta after getting your UDID registered:
- Connect your iOS device with iTunes through USB
- Restore your iDevice to iOS v7.1.1 through iTunes > Setup as the new iPhone
- Now download iOS 8 Beta 1 for your iOS device
- You need to hold SHIFT and then left click on the Check for Updates in iTunes > Choose iOS 8 Beta 1 that you just have downloaded in 3rd step > wait for some minutes and now you’ve iOS 8 on your iDevice.
The process is only valid when your UDID number is registered otherwise you can’t access iOS 8 beta before the public release.
iOS 8 Vs iOS 7 – What Apple Brings New in iOS 8
On June 2, 2014, Apple finally took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, the iOS 8 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. It is in line for the final release in the fall of this year when Apple will release its next generation iPhone 6. Anyhow, today we bring you a match of iOS 8 Vs iOS 7 to let you know what Apple brings new in iOS 8.
First off, let’s talk about the look of both versions. Honestly, we don’t see any difference between them. But there’re some minor changes found in iOS 8 like notifications now have become more interactive; you can reply to your texts and Facebook messages simply tapping on the notification without need to open the app individually. But in iOS 7, we need to open the relevant app to answer the notification we get from that app.
See Also; The New Features of iOS 8 You Need to Know About
In iOS 8, there’s a new Double-tap function that’ll bring you a new multitasking interface. There you’ll find a list of the most frequent contacts from where you can easily call, text or video call to your pals. While in iOS 7, tapping on the Home button simply gets you to the home screen.
The Mail also gets changed in iOS 8 but the layout is same as found in iOS 7. The later includes swipe gestures to make your mail experience more cozy. In iOS 7, you have to stick with Apple’s default keyboard while iOS 8 lets you use 3rd party keyboards like Swiftkey and Swype.
Camera app doesn’t see any improvement expect a few new shooting features like Time Lapse and Panorama mode is now getable on iPads. Photos interface also gets a revamp in iOS 8 that now shows more photos on the screen.
With a new feature Handoff in iOS 8, users can interact with their Macbooks or iMacs running the latest OS X Yosemite. Means, you can see the same webpage on your iPhone that you’ve opened on your Mac and vice versa. It works with Safari, Mail, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, Messages, Maps, Calendar, Contacts and Reminders.
One thing in iOS 8 that’s being discussed largely around the tech society is Apple’s all-new Health app. It’s the first move of Apple to cover health issues. As its name suggests, it tracks everything that is required for being fit. It collects your health data from variety of 3rd party iOS apps showing heart rate, blood sugar level, calories burned, sleep patterns, cholesterol and many more in one place. For more about Apple Health app, click here..
Top 4 iOS Games to Supercharge Your Idle Time
Looking for some interesting games to avoid your boredom? You’re at right place where you’ll get some of the best iOS games realeased last month. We’ve assorted top 4 iOS games that give you a real entertainment in your pass time. Let’s find what’s new in this list.
Table Tennis Touch
If you’re after some games that require no complex work and sound easy to mind. The Yakuto’s Table Tennis Touch ($4) is one of them. Easy game play makes it the best deal for your idle time. Here’s a description from its developer;
‘’We also love games with awesome arenas, epic career modes and insane mini-games – so we made Table Tennis Touch, the most advanced table tennis game on the App Store.’’
Bridge Constructor Medieval
The app’s name itself describes the story line. All you need to build sturdy bridges across the areas where they are required. Sometime, you advertently make feeble bridges in order to defeat attacking troops. There’re total 5 materials that’ll be available such as stone, wood, ropes and heavy wood. First, it may feel you a little difficult but will get easy after multiple game plays.
Frontline: Road to Moscow
The Slitherine’s Frontline: Road to Moscow ($3) puts the users into a task of commanding their forces to get a control over Russia. You’re back in 1941, time to plan the comprehensive strategies to invade the territory of the Soviet heartlands. The energetic gameplay is surely going to have you for long hours.
Kiwanuka
Here’s another title that involves bridge construction but in a different style. This time, you’re not gonna use the materials like wood, stones, ropes or any other like this. It’s the people that connect with each other to find a way out. They are lost and want someone that can lead them to the right direction. It’s a simple gameplay with stunning visual effects.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s New Health App
After seeing Apple announcing its all-new iOS 8, everyone involved in the world of gadgets wants to know more about iOS 8. So now, things are getting clear as what we got new in iOS 8. Here we’ll discuss Apple’s new Health app that may wonder many.
Apple on Monday unveiled its new Health app covering all from your diet to workout plans. It comes with other new features of iOS 8 that we’ve already covered, click here if want to know about them. Anyhow, this is the first time Apple is focusing on the health issues perhaps seeing the urge of being well among the folks.
It’s like an aggregation app that gathers different things together at one place. It may sound you like apple’s existing Passbook app that allows users to amass things like coupons, boarding passes and movie tickets at one place. In other words, it’s a one-place shop where all of your needs get solved.
Here’s a statement from Apple issued right after the WWDC keynote elaborating company’s health plans;
“iOS 8 offers developers the ability for health and fitness apps to communicate with each other. With your permission, each app can use specific information from other apps to provide a more comprehensive way to manage your health and fitness. For example, the Nike+ apps using NikeFuel will be able to pull in other key HealthKit metrics such as sleep and nutrition to build a customer user profile and improve athletic performance.”
Apple also has a partnership with a non-profit organization, May Clinic to let users share their medical data with the top healthcare professionals making it easy for the patients to communicate with the doctors.
Honestly, we don’t see Apple coming with any of the big enhancements expect a main focus on health in iOS 8. Want to share your own thoughts? Please sound off in the comment section given below.
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.
Cafeios Roundup May 2014
May 2014 has been good bringing How-tos, collection of iOS Apps, list of iPhone and iPad cases, iOS accessories and some news for iPhone 6 and iOS 8. If you missed any of them, then now you got a chance to review it in our cafeios roundup.
Tips to Boost iPhone Battery Life
The month started with a handy guide letting you know about how you can boost your iPhone’s battery life. It’s one of the main things that every iPhone users would like to know. The post might do the job for a person looking to enhance its phone’s battery life.
Latest Mockup Shows off Grey Hue for Apple’s Next iPhone 6
This is for Apple enthusiasts; a mockup at Nowhereelse appears on the web suggesting grey hue for the upcoming iPhone 6. It talks about the rounded edges and slim design that Apple hasn’t ever come with. It may or may not be real but its competitors like Samsung, HTC, and Sony might compel Apple to sidestep all of its traditions that stop it to bring a new design.
For more news about iPhone 6, click here
Best iOS Games Released in Last Month
If you are after some thrilling games and want your idle time to be spent decently, then you should give this post a little consideration that may help you meet with your perfect title. One of them could be irritating because of tough gameplay. Think you can beat it, give it a try.
For more iOS games, click here
New Slew of iOS Apps This Week
Have got bored with your iPhone as there’s nothing left for your interest? No worries, this post might help you resurrect your relation with your device. From making a nice recipe to editing your photos, the iOS apps roundup includes a lot more to explore.
See more about iOS apps here…
New iOS Accessories this Week – New Arrival
Looking for an accessory that helps you get the best out of your iOS device? You are at right place, this post brings you the latest bundle of iOS accessories letting you explore more using your iOS device.
For more new iOS accessories, click here.
New & Stylish iPhone Cases This Week
The new batch of stylish iPhone cases brings everything from durability to funky styles. It’s a complete package that knows how to fulfill your handset’s needs. Find your perfect buddy down in a list.
Incipio
The company’s Dualpro Shine ($35; iPhone 5C) combines an aluminium exterior and a sturdy inner shell for a solid protection against scratches and bumps. Apart from solid construction, it still manages to offer an elegant look.
Body Glove
The Dropsuit ($25; iPhone 5s) is made from a durable and drop-repellent gel material to offer an extra protection while you’re on the go. Available in purple, navy, teal or black.
iHome
The Power Case (price unavailable; iPhone 5/5s) contains enough power to charge up your handsets when you’re on a trip of hill station. It combines a 2000mAh battery that ensures your iPhones’s longevity. Available in pink or black.
Elago
The company’s Outfit Morph ($24 to $26; iPhone 5c) is a mixture of top-class polycarbonate and solid aluminum to make sure your handset doesn’t get affected with scratches and bumps. Comes in 12 different colors, the case features a camera opening making your photography easier.
Marblue
The Azteka ($15; iPhone 5/5C/5s) is prepared from a lenient silicone offering excellent grip and solid protection. There’s a Mesoamerican motif engraved on the back side. Available in orange, green, blue, pink, clear, white or black.
Swarovski
The Vala Black ($80; iPhone 5/5s) is built using pure black calfskin leather embroidered with metallic gold crystals. With this case, you’ll also get a complimentary gift bag and greeting card.
The Weekly Roundup of iOS Apps – Find Your Misplaced iPhone
This week our new host of iOS apps brings more new ways to get the best out of your iOS device. One of them helps you find your favorite pet near in your surroundings. There’s also an app that comes handy when you don’t know where you’ve put your cell phone. Scroll down to know more about the others.
Cinamatic
The Hipstamatic’s Cinematic ($2) allows users to make their short films of their loved moments, so that they can share it on social networking sites such as Facebook, Vine and Instagram where heavy and long videos don’t get uploaded easily. You can make your short film ranging from three to fifteen seconds.
BarkBuddy
Looking for a cute puppy? Here’s something for you, the Barkbox’s BarkBuddy (free) is a recently-updated app that helps you find your favorite pet near in your surroundings. It shows you all the pets available for adoption in your locality.
Marco Polo
Oh my God! Where I’ve just placed my iPhone,, Are you one of those who aren’t good at remembering things? No fuss, the Marco Polo ($1) from Matt Wiechec solves the issue. You just need to say ‘Marco’ loudly when you misplace your handset. Then this app will reply you with ‘Polo’ getting you closer to your cell phone. That’s great, isn’t it? It won’t work when your phone gets stolen.
SKRWT
If you’re after professional iPhotography, then SKRWT ($2) is the best photo-editing app that puts a lid on the weak points of your photo offering auto-cropping, high-level precision editing, adjustable grid and a lot more.
