Something that a lot of the media outlets (both all digital outfits and converted to digital from more traditional print media) have wanted from Apple and the iPad is the ability to create a subscription type model for their publications. Indeed this is something that Rupert Murdoch, a recent convert to the “Church of Jobs”, is spending serious time sucking … Read More
iOS 4.1 Software Update Now Available for Download
Apple today released their latest iOS update for iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.1 addresses the performance bug in iOS 4.0 which caused slow performance for iPhone 3G users and also fixes the iPhone 4 proximity sensor bug. The update also adds Game Center, which is Apple’s take on social gaming. It enables users to auto-match with others, compare scores on … Read More
iOS 4.1 Gold Master Released To Developers. Users Next Week
At Apple’s September 2nd media event yesterday Steve Jobs announced the next update for iOS 4.1 as coming next week. Registered iPhone Developers have had a while to experiment with an earlier Beta build of iOS4.1. But this latest Gold Master version has only been available to them since immediately after the announcement. If all goes well, and it usually … Read More
Steve Jobs Promises iOS 4 Speed Fix for iPhone 3G Soon
Many iPhone 3G users have been complaining of speed issues running iOS 4 on what is now the oldest iPhone model that Apple sells. But in reality, apart from some loss of graphics performance, the horsepower under the iPhone 3G’s hood should really be able to cope with what iOS 4 throws at it. Especially as Apple’s 4th iteration of … Read More
Verizon iPhone and New iPad Hints found in iOS 4 SDK
Boy Genius Report have had an interesting tip from a source. An enterprising developer, or hacker, has found references to two new iOS devices from Apple. In a code snippet found in iOS is a hack to allow these devices to be activated without going through iTunes. Something that may be of use for field testing of preproduction devices. Based … Read More
Apple Investigating iPhone 3G slow performance after iOS 4 Upgrade
iPhone 3G users have been complaining about slow performance after upgrading to Apple’s iOS 4. The second gen iPhone reportedly becomes slow and the battery drains faster than before after the upgrade. WSJ today published a news story where they reported that an Apple spokeswoman confirmed that they are aware of these issues: Apple is investigating reports that the latest iPhone … Read More
iOS 4 Email Bug: Bizarre Emails from December 1969!
Cult of Mac are reporting that a number of iPhone and iPod Touch users are reporting a fairly innocuous, and yet quite bizarre bug in the latest iOS 4 update. The bug manifests itself in the form of an email from December the 31st, 1969 popping up in their email in-box. The message has no subject, sender or any content. … Read More
iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone 4 Now Available for Download (Update: iPad 3.2.1)
We recently reported that Apple might be releasing iOS 4.0.1 software update for iPhone 4 owners today and now Engadget has confirmed that the update is available for download. The update “improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display.” You can download the update by connecting your iPhone 4 to iTunes and clicking “check for updates” iOS … Read More
Apple Releases iOS 4.1 Beta to Developers
Apple today released to developers the first beta version of iOS 4.1. This beta release is only targeted for the iPhone and iPod devices and does not include the iPad on the list of supported devices. Apple has still not stated when they will release iOS 4 for the iPad. The beta release of iOS 4.1 updates the modem firmware … Read More
Apple Acquires Poly9. Another Mapping Company
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has apparently added to its mapping company portfolio today as we are hearing reports that it has picked up the Quebec based mapping company Poly9. Poly9’s staff are said to have been moved to California, and their website is now no longer available. One of Poly9’s products is a “cross browser, cross platform 3D globe which does not … Read More
How to turn off Gmail Archive feature in iOS 4
iOS 4 brings many improvements to the Mail app for iPhone and iPod touch. The main enhancements include unified inbox, organize messages by threads, open attachments in third-party apps and more. If you use Gmail account on your device then you might have noticed that after iOS 4 upgrade when you try to swipe to delete an email when accessing … Read More
Facebook Updates iPhone App Adds iOS 4 Fast App Switching
Facebook today updated their iPhone app which now supports iOS 4 fast app switching and includes high resolution icons. In addition to support for iOS 4 features the update adds Korean and Russian localizations and also fixes minor bugs. Facebook for iPhone makes it easy to stay connected and share information with friends. Use your iPhone to start a conversation … Read More
iOS 4 Update for iPhone and iPod touch Now Available for Download
The wait is finally over, iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod touch is now live and available for free download from Apple servers. If your device is connected to iTunes on you PC or Mac when you click the “Check for Update” option it will prompt you to download iOS 4. iOS 4 Software Update Features List iOS 4 update contains over … Read More
Reminder: iOS4 is a Free Download from Apple for iPhone, iPod touch
Quick reminder for all you iPhone & iPod Touch users out there. Regardless of whether you have a new iPhone 4 on order, or better still in a FedEx plane, or van, heading towards you, you will be able to download iOS4 for FREE today from Apple for your existing iPhone / iPod Touch. Heck, even if you don’t have … Read More
iTunes 9.2 Adds iPhone 4 and iOS Support
Apple recently released an update for it’s iTunes software for Mac and Windows. The new version adds support for iPhone 4, iBooks sync and iOS 4 compatibility. iTunes 9.2 adds the following new features: Sync with iPhone 4 to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on-the-go Sync and read books with iPhone or iPod touch with iOS … Read More