Swagger Kaden
Swagger has served his 9 years in Time Inc. and created several MAC and IPhone apps with a512KE llsi, he has done his exclusive jobs in Mellon Marry College of newspapers. He is specialized in editorial techs entertainment apps.
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Tips to Improve Your iPhone Battery Life
How does it feel when your phone becomes unresponsive due to a low battery life and you had to make an important call? Obviously, nobody would like to have such a bad experience. Here we explain who you can improve your iPhone battery life just following our simple tips.
Reduce Brightness
It’s one of the main reasons that sucks the large portion of your phone’s battery. Most users don’t even think about it and keep on complaining about poor battery performance. You only need to go to the Control Center or Settings > there you’ll find Wallpapers & Brightness > Disable Auto-Brightness or you can decrease it manually as per your will.
Background App Refresh
If you’re newly migrated to iOS 7, there must be a battery-draining issue with you as its new features dubbed Background App Refresh causing battery loss. It keeps the different apps alive running at the backend of your phone. To get rid of it, go to the Settings > Tap General > Disable Background App Refresh.
Parallax
From the launch of iOS 7, users have been complaining about this new feature as it causing headache for many. Apart from headache, it also becomes a cause of sucking battery. So, there shouldn’t be an excuse of turning it off. To disable, go to the Settings > Tap General > Accessibility and then Turn Reduce Motion to On.
Turn Off Location-Tracking Apps
There’re some apps like Twitter, iOS Camera and Google Maps, which continuously tracks your location without even make you feel. That also eats up your battery, so the best thing is you should get rid of it. Visit Settings > Privacy > and then Location Services, turn it off completely or you can disable select apps manually.
First Look at iPhone 6 Running iOS 8 – A Leaked Screenshot
Every day we hear a different story for iPhone 6, in fact, all the floating rumors have made people sick about next iPhone. But this time, you aren’t going to listen another rumored story. There’s a screenshot of alleged iPhone 6 running iOS 8 from a veritable source Weibo (A Chinese Social networking site with good track record) that points a larger display and a new app called Watch Utility (that could be for iWatch).
We’ve seen Apple announcing its annual Developers Conference 2014 in the first week of June. So, we can expect the new versions of iOS and Mac OS X to come in that event. The screenshot appeared on a Chinese social networking site that claims it to be the first glimpse of iPhone 6’s homescreen running iOS 8.
image: weibo
Seeing the screenshot, we can assume that the iPhone 6 will pack a 4.7- or 5.5-inch display. Another thing that comes new to us is ‘Watch Utility’ that talks about a much-awaited Apple iWatch. Healthbook app is also a part of iOS 8 to keep a close eye on the user’s fitness. It can measure heartbeat, calories, sleep, and more.
It looks like Apple will come up with the devices that could give a run to its rivals. Its competitors like Samsung, HTC and Sony have introduced their flagship devices that bring a clear upgrade over its forerunners. So, it would be a fun to see Apple’s new lineup for 2014.
Top iOS Apps For Easter
Is there any plan you have made for this Easter? It’s a time when you see joy and happiness all around. So, spicing up your holiday period we bring you the top iOS apps for Easter. Let’s find which is going to hang you on this holy festival.
Egglomania
It’s a puzzle game that blends you with the Easter atmosphere. All you need to match the eggs that are lying scattered all around. The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, no complex work is required.
Color Me !!! Easter Free
If you don’t know the art of painting eggs, then this app helps you contribute in the holly festival allowing you to paint eggs neatly. It features a palette and a lot more options to color an egg.
Egg Hunt
If you are after some Easter games, then Egg Hunt ($0.99) knows perfectly how to make your day awesome. Featuring 350 hidden eggs, the new app offers a dynamic gameplay that keeps the user’s interest alive till the end.
Flip Eggs – Easter Edition
Are you looking for a title that can help you engage your kids? Here we bring you Flip Eggs ($1.29) designed especially for kids. It combines two modes; Pre-schooler Mode (2-5+) & Toddler Mode (1-2 years). There’re 12 sets of exciting pics depicting colourful eggs for an endless fun.
Wood Puzzle Easter Colors
If the aforementioned puzzle game isn’t doing good for you, then head over Wood Puzzle ($1.29) for more fun and entertainment. Focusing on preschoolers, the app offers 15 exclusive Easter themed levels that keeps players intact for a longer period of time.
New Range of iPhone Cases – Give a New look to your Handset
What about having a new case for your handset? It’s been a long time since you changed, no fuss we bring you the latest range of iPhone cases that helps you find your favorite one.
Trygger
The company’s Trygger ($50; iPhone 5/5S) takes good care of your iPhone during daily vagaries of life as it offers a sturdy construction. The case comes in black and combines a filter that enhances the picture quality by reducing glare, reflection and haze.
Tech21
The Impact Mesh ($35; iPhone 5/5S) is a minimalistic design that gives a unique look to your handset. It’s engineered to provide a solid protection against scratches and bumps. Available in pink, black and blue colors.
Gresso
If you are after some expensive cases, then Gresso’s Monaco M2 ($1,000; iPhone 5/5S) comes at the top of the list. It is made from pure black leather enclosed in a titanium chassis offering a stunning look. It offers a new and exclusive opening mechanism for a safe and smooth using experience.
Corners4
The company’s Corners4 ($40; iPhone 5/5S) joins four corners keeping the handset safe from scratches and bumps. The case is made from genuine aluminium and available in silver, black, pink, gold, red, or satin.
Ballistic
The Hard Core ($60; iPhone 5/5S) offers a solid protection as it can bear all kinds of shocks at the height of 12 feet. It comes with a complimentary screen protector and is available in black/red, black/pink and all black.
How to Reduce Motion Sickness in iOS 7
After the release of iOS 7, there have been lots of complaints popping out as many were causing slow down and motion sickness. It could be an effect of new things that take time to settle down. But, Apple managed to announce iOS 7.1 to fix these issues. This new update brought in some new toggles and features that were skipped at the September launch. Let’s find how you can fix motion sickness in iOS 7.
- Open Settings App > General > Accessibility and simply hit on ‘Reduce Motion’
- Enable the Reduce Motion, that’ll reduce the parallax effect and other animations to a great extent. It’ll also stop the dynamic background feeling and bounce scrolling effect found in Messages.
- If you want to disable Parallax effect only and stick to other animations, then say thanks to iOS 7.1 that brings a new toggle for this, the ‘Perspective Zoom’ lets the users turn off Parallax effect. To do so, go to the settings > Perspective Zoom > Wallpapers and Brightness > select a new wallpaper for your home screen.
- On the previewing of wallpaper, there’ll be a button named ‘Perspective Zoom’, Turn it off to disable ‘Parallax Effect’ and choose the wallpaper.
You’ve successfully got a cure over motion sickness. Want to share something to this story? Please let us know in the comment section below.
Source: wccftech
New Slew of iOS Apps – Move with New Ideas
This time, our new roundup of iOS apps comprises exclusive ideas from organizing financial matters to having a better leisure with Game of Thrones. This isn’t just end here, there’re also some other new apps that could be your favorite one.
Next for iPad
If you have been in a trouble of handling financial issues, then Next for iPad ($1.99) has covered you. Really, it’s a great way to manage your expenses with easy demonstrations. The expense-tracking application aims to graph your spending data, allowing you to have a quick view of all what you’ve spent on different things. This app might come handy making you a little conscious about money if you’re careless in spending.
FireChat
It’s just awesome when you chat with people around you without having any internet connection or using phone balance. The FireChat (Free) is a new iPhone app that allows users to have free chat with the people that are running the same app too. All you need to get closer to a person with whom you want to chat. It is the best communication tool while working under one roof especially when there’s no internet service or phone balance available.
DIY Sun Science
In a world of technology, everyone likes to go far beyond the limits exploring more new ways. We aren’t supposed to share a way of disappearing here but a little new DIY Sun Science (Free) that lets science lovers learn more about the sun. The handy app comprises satellite views of sun in the form of videos and detailed info. So, engage your little ones with a learning stuff.
Game of Thrones Ascent
The new title comes down from HBD sequel featuring dozens of adventures, 2500 thrilling quests and more with no kind of nudity. Above all, it’s a free game for your iPhone or iPad. Let’s see how you get the best out of it.
Real Estate
With this app, you need not worry about finding house near in your surroundings as the Real Estate (Free), an iOS app does all that for you. The new version offers a new feature ‘Recommended for You’ meaning you can seek a home that fits into your recommendations.
New Collection of iPad Cases – Choose Your Own One
Here’s come a new collection of iPad Cases that’ll bestow a new look to your tablet. Adopt more new ways to hold your iPad that offers elegance and protection as well. So go and grab your own one.
MyCase
The sophisticated design offers a great protection with a minimalist approach. The company’s Universal Portfolio ($23) is compatible with all iPad models and comes in a gray leatherette together with elastic strap that offers a tight holding while you’re on the go. It can be doubled as a typing or viewing stand in the landscape orientation.
Skech
The bookish-style Porter ($50; iPad 3/4/Air) comes with a one piece folio that allows the users to have a quick access to their tablet without doing too much. It can also be doubled as a typing or viewing stand in different angles in the landscape orientation. The nifty case supports a handy strap and comes in brown, grey, red and black colors.
Naztech
The compay’s Sleek Portfolio ($500; iPad Air) features a removable and rechargeable wireless keyboard that can last up to 120hrs of regular use and 130 days of standby. The case is compatible with your tablet’s sleep and wake feature. It also packs a retractable kickstand and is available in black color.
Kensington
The Keycover Plus ($100; iPad Air) combines a rechargeable wireless Bluetooth keyboard that helps you find typing experience with ease. The special case ensures the longevity of your tablet as its material sidesteps bumps and scratches. Furthermore, it incorporates backlit keys in different colors.
D&D
The Varsity ($50; iPad Air) is a sturdy case designed to avoid scratches and bumps from daily vagaries of life. Prepared from genuine silicone, the case incorporates a compact interior frame that comes handy while having outdoor parties.
Hands-on iPhone Air – All You Need to Know About
Seeing its competitors announcing high-end devices, the Cupertino-based company is prepping something inventive inside the walls. To stay in the game, Apple really needs to come up with cutting-edge devices this year. You may have watched several videos showing Apple’s next flagship smartphone that gets ambiguous with two names; iPhone 6 or iPhone Air. Which one is gonna lead Apple’s boat in the tidy ocean where only innovations matter?
We’ve seen Samsung with its next big thing, Galaxy S5 announced a few days back at MWC 2014. Samsung surprises the world with its early release of GS5, there might be something wise behind it. Now, the attention shits towards the Apple that may or may not surprise the world with its next big thing.
The rumors floating around suggest a large 4.7-inch touch display with less-bezel chassis. The 13MP 3D rear and 3.2MP face cameras are likely to be seen in Apple’s next flagship smartphone. One thing which might get the attention is its CPU, it’s likely that new phone will pack A8 Octa-core processor that could change the trends. The availability hasn’t been confirmed by the company as many are pretty sure for September or November release.
Here’s video demo of new iPhone from a designer Sam Beckett who believes it would be an ‘iPhone Air’. The concept really grabs the attention as it somehow makes the sense. Let’s get into what Sam is trying to show off.
How you look at this new concept? Feel free and sound off in the comment section given below.
Apple Finally Unveils its CarPlay Innovation
You might have heard lots of rumors regarding Apple’s new technology for car experience. Now, Apple puts a lid on them by announcing its new CarPlay innovation that could change the trends for upcoming time. Let’s get into what exactly it means.
One thing embarrassing for iPad as they can’t put their hands on Apple CarPlay, the system only requires iPhone users with lightning port connector, meaning iPhone 5 or higher model is applicable for this new car technology. Though, Apple’s new iPad range supports lightning connector but Apple didn’t highlight in the list of approved devices. So, we can expect it only for iPhone users.
Let’s find how it works? The Apple’s CarPlay lets the users to see some of the basic functions right on their car’s dashboard. There you’ll find iTunes, Siri, Messeges and Maps. Furthermore, it ensures the hands-free calls and voice mails while having busy hands on the steering wheel. To use any features, you need to touch dashboard’s screen just as you do on your iPhone.
The Apple’s CarPlay technology implies on select auto makers which usually count in luxury class such as Ferrari, Mercedes Benz and Volvo. All of these manufacturers will produce their first CarPlay-based vehicles in upcoming days in the Geneva. Other automobile makers including Toyota, BMW, Honda, GM, Jaguar Land Rover, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Kia, Peugeot, Nissan, Suzuki, Subaru and Ford are also interested in this technology. But, Apple didn’t confirm anything with these manufacturers.
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Apple iPhone 6 – Latest Updates
The battle has just started with the release of Galaxy S5 from the Samsung. Now, it’s time for Apple to release its next iPhone that might shock the world with new innovations. The rumor mill around Apple iPhone 6 is getting higher with the every passing moment. Really, Apple will have to be more futuristic in its approach to design next iPhone.
Anyhow, the latest rumors point the early release of iPhone 6, which could be set in the month of July. The highly anticipated iPhone 6 is rumored to pack a larger screen display which is against the Apple traditions. But, it’s important to move with the present day requirements that don’t care about anyone’s traditions and vary time to time. Apple will have to change the rules that somehow causing low appreciation from the users. Folks want to see more versatility in everything.
According to many analysts, it’s a great chance for Apple to set new trends by launching a high-end device that could really beat Samsung’s flagship. It’s likely that we can see Apple releasing its flagship handset earlier due to the early release of Samsung Galaxy S5.
Here’s a video demo of iPhone 6 that says a lot…
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