iOS 7 Release Date Lastly Announced
The Apple officially announced the iOS 7 release date at its press conference that was held in the Cuppertino, California on Tuesday.
The new and advanced operating system, which the Tim Cook (Apple CEO) called in the June ‘’the biggest change to the iOS since the introduction of the iPhone,’’ features some aesthetic modifications as well as significant upgrades over its forerunner, the iOS 6. The most important modifications could be found in the control center, Siri, Airdrop and Multitasking functions, with some adjustments to the Safari.
When it comes to the appearance of the iOS 7, the Apple has tweaked the interfaces, fonts and icons to get a flatter, more rounded look, the buttons and widgets have been replaced with the text labels.
Control Center has been changed to allow the users to swipe up from the bottom side of the screen to get access to the camera, music, apps; use AirPlay, AirDrop, and the Airplane Mode; turn the Wi-Fi, the Bluetooth and Don’t Disturb on & off. These, and some other functions such as volume and brightness, will intersect the main screen on the translucent window.
The AirDrop will be available on the mobile devices letting the users engage in the wireless file sharing with the family and friends in the vicinity. Any iOS app that supports the Share Sheet will give the owner an ability to tap screen and share multiple items simultaneously.
These are some improvements made over previous versions of mobile operating system. iPhone 4, 4S, 5, iPad 2, 3rd and 4th generation, the iPod touch 5th generation and iPad mini owners will get an opportunity to experience the amazing iOS 7 on Sept.18 when it’s officially released.
Call of Duty; Strike Team game Announced Exclusively for iPhone 5, iPad 4
The Activision has announced a new version of Call of Duty;. We’re talking about a new game named Call of Duty; Strike Team game that has been especially made for the iOS devices like iPad and iPhone. The new game costs $6.99 and can easily be availed from iTunes App Store.
Call of Duty; Strike Team game isn’t just about shooting enemies with the first person shooting experience but it’ll also gameplayers to change between the views that will let the player see the conservative view of the soldier’s environment. The developer of the game has made some efforts to offer the same kind of options which are available on the other Call of Duty titles. So when you play that game on your device, you’ll get the same weapon collections that you get on the PC version of the game.
The Call of Duty; Strike Team is set in the 2020 era. The soul of the game is to pioneer United Nations Joint special operations team when the country will face a war from an unfamiliar opponent. The game flawlessly switches between the first person view and 3rd person view and vice versa.
The Call of Duty; Strike Team has made two modes namely, survival mode and the other one is single player mode that will allow the players to fight with the online gamers. Actually, the Call of Duty is not the 1st game from the Activision that is focused on the mobile devices. In the past, the Activision has launched games like Call of Duty; Black Ops and Call of Duty; Zombies. Although, new game from the Activision looks to be very promising as compared to its previous offerings.
Though the Activision has launched games like Guitar Hero, Pro Skater, Pitfall and so on, it hasn’t been too keen about launching games for the mobile platforms. On the other hand, the Electronics arts that is a rival game developer has made some games for the Smartphones and tablets.
Notable iOS Apps For You
It’s always busy in App Store with a never ending flood of some new apps landing on the OS X and iOS. Take some time and check out our new notable iOS apps from the past few weeks. If that is not enough, you can follow our upcoming coverage of new iOS apps as they are launched.
Skip-Bo ($1.99)
Skip-Bo, the very popular family card game, officially licensed by the Mattel is now in App Store.
But Not the Hippopotamusk, Boynton ($3.99)
A nervous hippopotamus is uncertain to join in on the fun that other animals are having. But the little by little, the hippo catches her courage.
Arma Tactics ($4.99)
The Arma Tactics gets the best from the famous strategy genre… and goes mobile.
Call of Duty; Strike Team ($6.99)
Call of Duty; Strike Team comes with a revolutionary ability to animatedly switch from run and gun first-person view to investigation and harmonized squad attacks in the third-person view.
Sketch Mirror ($4.99)
Sketch Mirror is a friendly app for the Sketch on Mac and was made to allow you to preview some designs from Mac on your iOS devices over WiFi.
Routie ($2.99)
Routie is a very simple, beautiful and fast way to track and share your sport actions.
We Heart Movies (Free)
Search. Share. Discover. Find the movies that move you. Make collections of your beloved movies and share with your friends.
Apple Uncovers New Docks For iPhone 5S & iPhone 5C
The Apple is rarely content just to make a small handful of the hardware announcements. That is why, in addition to uncovering 2 new models of the iPhone and 2 new iPhone cases, the company also uncovered a set of new docks for iPhone 5S & iPhone 5C.
You can now purchase the iPhone 5c Dock or iPhone 5S Dock, each of which prices $29. They’re the first Apple branded charge/sync docks for the Lightning-connector devices.
The docks are very slightly different, with the minor alterations due to the negligibly different shapes along the bottom of the new iPhone 5C & iPhone 5S. We have not tested it yet, but it is very expected that the iPhone 5S Dock will work with the genuine iPhone 5 as well.
The docks contain a 3.5mm line out output. The Apple’s website says that the docks will be accessible in the stores beginning from September 20.
Apple Reveals The Powerful iPhone 5S and colorful 5C
The Apple on Tuesday revealed 2 new iPhones; the powerful iPhone 5S and 5C. ‘’iPhone 5 was promptly the most loved iPhone ever, and it had a successful first year of any other iPhone we have ever done,’’ the Tim Cook said (Apple CEO).
‘’The business has grown so extensive that this year we are going to replace iPhone 5. And we are going to replace it with not one, but 2 new designs.’’These contain the powerful iPhone 5S and colorful iPhone 5C.
iPhone 5s
‘’The most forward thinking phone we have ever created,’’The Schiller said of new iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5S comes in 3 metal finishes; gold, silver, and space gray. It’s made of high grade aluminum with chamfered edges.
Schiller also said that iPhone 5S offers unparalleled, great performance, calling it ‘huge leap forward’. The handset uses the 64 bit A7 system on a chip processor from the Apple, and it is the first and only Smartphone to use a 64 bit processor.
iPhone 5S camera
Schiller said that the camera of iPhone 5S is amazingly improved over its predecessor. He quoted what he called ‘huge advancements’; there is a new five element, the Apple designed lens, with the larger 2.2 aperture, and 15% larger sensor area.
The pixels on sensor are 1.5 microns, and he said that the bigger pixels lead to the better pictures. The camera includes a new True Tone Flash.
The iPhone 5S’s camera features automatic image stabilization. It also combines multiple images taken simultaneously in the real time to sharpen and stabilize images. And it includes burst mode too.
iPhone 5S and touch ID
The iPhone 5s also comes with an attractive new security feature; A fingerprint scanner built into the Home button. That sensor can detect fingerprints with the incredible detail, and even supports several fingers. Support for that scanner in the iOS 7 means you might never want to tap in your passcode again.
Availability and pricing
The iPhone 5S is now available in the 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399. The Apple is also giving 6 leather cases for iPhone 5S at $39 each.
The iPhone 5s will be available in the Australia, United Nations, Canada, China, Germany, France Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Puerto Rico and the U.K.
Orders for iPhone 5S start on the September 20, and they’ll be available from Apple Online Store, Apple’s retail stores, and via AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, as well as choose the Apple authorized resellers.
The unlocked prices for iPhone 5S are $649 for 16GB model, $749 for 32GB model, and $849 for 64GB model.
However iPhone 5 will be retired, and the Apple will continue to offer iPhone 4S in the free 8GB model.
iPhone 5C
“The iPhone 5C is made with all the great technology customers have loved with iPhone 5,” Phil Schiller (Apple senior vice president )said.
“It’s more colorful than any other iPhone we have had yet.”
The iPhone 5C is now available in a range of colors; green, blue, white, yellow and pink. The fronts of phones are black, while the rest of the body uses the new color, comprising the switches and buttons.
Availability and pricing
The iPhone 5C prices $99 for 16GB model, or $199 for 32GB model, with a 2 year contract. The cases are available in the same 6 colors; they are available for the $29 each. The unlocked prices for this model are $549 for 16GB version and $649 for 32GB version.
You might pre order the iPhone 5C starting on the September 13. It will be on sale September 20 in the Apple’s retail stores, Apple Online Store, and through Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, as well as choose the Apple authorized resellers.
Microsoft Anounces Xbox Music app for iPhone
The Microsoft announced Xbox Music app for iPhone and iPad on Monday ahead of the Apple’s iTunes Radio release. The Apple has been verified its music streaming service with the IOS 7 beta and is estimated to officially release it when the latest version of its iPad, iPhone and iPod touch operating system ships.
The Xbox Music allows the Xbox owners to stream the music without ads, easily manage music playlist that sync very well to the other Xbox music compatible devices, listen to the artist based stations, and many more. The Microsoft says that the Xbox Music for iPhone will soon give download support for the offline music listening, too.
The Apple proclaimed that the iTunes Radio during its WWDC (world wide developer conference) in the June and has offered a particular service to the develpers as a part of its iOS 7 beta program. The Apple’s streaming music service gives different pre built stations, moreover the users can now build their own. It’ll be free of any cost with the ads, though the iTunes match users can now listen to stations ad-free.
The Microsoft’s Xbox Music service needs an Xbox Music pass. This nifty app is absolutely free of cost and is now available at the Apple’s iTunes based App Store. So enjoy your iDevice with this awesome app that will really make you happy.
Three Reasons Why iPhone 6 might be a Phablet!
The upcoming iPhone 6 might be a Phablet (five inch) . Current rumors and the media reports suggest that the Apple is working on the smart phone with a wider screen display. Here are the top three reasons why a larger Smartphone makes sense.
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Phone & a Media Device
The conservative phone had only one determination, to make calls. But later, listening to the music was added. And today, a Smartphone is widely used for the multiple functions. It isn’t only used as the connectivity device but also as the media device.
Many customers like to watch some videos or movies apart from enjoying music on their mobile devices. The recent smaller screen size on iPhones might not be very fascinating to the customers who use it to watch some videos. The developers of iPhone 6 will surely take this into account.
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Apple’s Product Line
The Apple has extended its product line over some past years. The iPad has a smaller variant, iPad mini. It has become customary to expect 2 iPhone releases in a year and there’re some rumors of a cheaper iPhone 5C in the September event.
The Apple has products with the 4 inch screen and some devices with the 7 plus inch displays. It is only a matter of the time that Apple releases a new device catering to the requirements of 5 inch segment. The upcoming iPhone 6 might be the ideal to fulfill that need. The analysts think that this has been the main differentiating factor between the Apple and the Samsung.
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A Phone for the Business Executives
Many business managers want to be connected, even while they’re travelling. They rely on Smartphones to surf the internet or send some emails. A bigger screened iPhone 6 might make it very cozy to do this. The Samsung currently released the Galaxy Note 3, that looks to be focused particularly on the business executives.
Given the requirements and benefits of a five inch display Smartphone and the current media reports, the customers can expect to see the upcoming iPhone 6 coming to a wider screen.
iPhone To Probably Hold Fingerprint Detection
New York (CNNMoney), while there is still no official confirmation of what the Apple plans to show off today, it’s the worst kept secret in tech; we are getting new iPhones.
The Apple keeps its lips tight when it comes to the future devices. But the Apple does have to rely on the other companies to make the iPhone, that means the leaks are inevitable.
We might not know anything about the new iPhone, but we’ve a decent idea of what to expect.
As usual, the Apple will update its flagship iPhone model, that is expected to be known as iPhone 5S. It’s not probably to be a fundamental redesign, but the Apple still could have some things to brag about.
For the starters, the iPhone 5S is estimated to come in a champagne or gold, depending on who you talk to the color. The first clue of this came from a seeped factory image of iPhone part, and then this happens simultaneously. AllThingsD finally got trusted sources to ensure the rumor.
It is also possible that the iPhone 5S will come in a brighter shade of gray, offering a 4th option for the iPhone buyers. The handset is also expected to have the upgraded hardware, that should come as no surprise. Many people think that the iPhone 5S will feature the Apple’s A7 processor, a dual core chip promising 31 percent more computing power.
According to the other leaks, the iPhone 5S will contain an improved camera and an upgraded dual LED flash to create your night shots look less splashed out.
Maybe the most thrilling rumor is that the iPhone 5S will contain a fingerprint detection where the home button is typically located. The rumors about it first popped up in the January,when the Ming Chi Kuo, a KGI security specialist with the best record.
If tradition holds and the Apple throws another event in the October, the chances are that we will see the updated iPads and maybe other new products then.
Terraria A Nifty iPhone Game For You
Happy September, friends! We’ve seen an awesome influx of new game to help lessen the pain of going back to the school, so come on and enjoy our new Terraria a nifty iPhone game that can really help you to enjoy your downtime.
This week is a major big one for the self directed sandbox gaming. Making its way to App Store at the long last, the analytically acclaimed the Terraria debuts outside of the steam, bringing the fantastic Minecraft style gameplay to our best Smartphoens.
Making the use of the same crafting and collecting systems that made the Minecraft such a hit, the Terraria gives a cool and wide world with lots of adversaries and combat, comprising five dangerous bosses hidden through the dozen or many different environments. Each of the worlds is filled full of excited things to do, and the open world inspires the exploration.
The Terraria is without any doubt one of the most fascinating titles for the fans of the Sandbox gaming, and one that isn’t damaged by the transition to the touch interface. It leftovers a personal favorite for passing some time throughout the day.
Highly recommended & free of any IAP!
Developer; 505 Games
Download; App Store
Price; $4.99
iOS 7 beta 7 Release Goes Baseless
If you’re seeing any claims of iOS 7 beta 7 launch date planned or that it has just squeezed in before the Apple occasion expected in eight days time, so you should just disregard them. The Gold Master is estimated to be the next before a public release and any blog claiming another iOS 7 beta has gone live for the developers to download must be somewhere other than this world.
After proving from our developer for the minor possibility of iOS 7 beta 7, he ensured moments ago that the normal ‘your software is up to date’ message seems on the iPhone 5S & 4S running beta 6.
This means that with over a week to go until an estimated Apple keynote, we extremely doubt that you’ll see the iOS 7 beta 7 launch today, even some blogs claim it’ll arrive or has released already. This news is just confusing people rather than reporting the facts, though we’ll update product reviews readers when the latest update lands at the some point.
Would you want to see the iOS 7 beta 7 today or the Gold Master next Tuesday? In our view, the upcoming software download will arrive at the estimated iPhone event in the coming week and it’ll be the Gold Master and then launching to the public this month before the iPhone arrives.
It should be pointed out, that some people are also getting tangled over the iOS 7 launch date, thanks to the certain blogs misinforming readers again. New iPhone 5C and 5S event could be happen on the Sept.10, but this is not an exact release date for either the new software or Phone.
The most you’ll see is the new hardware uncovered and a Gold Master of the iOS 7. So, any blogs declaring different aren’t that well informed.
