Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Google introduces New Google Maps for mobile, coming soon to iPhone and iPad

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 04:28 AM PDT

Google introduces New Google Maps for mobile, coming soon to iPhone and iPad
Google gave a sneak preview of the next major version of Google Maps for iOS and Android at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco in May. Google had announced plans to release the new Google Maps for iOS sometime this summer. Continue reading →

iOS 7 uses Retina assets of iPhone-only apps on non-Retina iPad

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 09:51 PM PDT

iOS 7 uses Retina assets of iPhone-only apps on non-Retina iPad
When Apple launched the iPad in 2010, it allowed users to install iPhone apps (due to the limited iPad apps available at that time), which could be used in 2x mode, using the pixel doubling technique. While it was a good strategy adopted by Apple at that time to give users access to a larger number of iPhone apps from day one, it had a downside. The pixel doubling resulted in jagged text and blurry images. Continue reading →

New Windows 8 tablet ad pokes fun at iPad over multitasking

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 07:34 PM PDT

New Windows 8 tablet ad pokes fun at iPad over multitasking
Microsoft has released yet another ad that takes a dig at iPad's limited capabilities in certain areas like multitasking. Continue reading →

Dropbox announces platform to let developers sync app data, ventures into iCloud territory

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 07:13 PM PDT

Dropbox announces platform to let developers sync app data, ventures into iCloud territory
At its first ever developer conference, Dropbox today announced a new platform for developers to sync app data across multiple devices. While a lot of apps already include Dropbox as a way to sync files, Dropbox's new "Datastore API" natively handles structured data like settings, contacts, lists etc. Continue reading →

Hidden iOS 7 settings reveals ‘iOS in the car’ AirPlay support over Wi-Fi

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 12:01 PM PDT

Hidden iOS 7 settings reveals ‘iOS in the car’ AirPlay support over Wi-Fi
At WWDC 2013, Apple unveiled the iOS in the Car feature in iOS 7, which will allow you to mirror your iOS device to your car’s built-in display. Apple says iOS in the Car takes “integration to a whole other level” by letting you access your Maps, messages, and other services without having to take your eyes off the wheel. Continue reading →

iPhone 5S may feature a slow-motion camera

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 11:35 AM PDT

iPhone 5S may feature a slow-motion camera
iPhone releases follow a tick-tock pattern, with one major upgrade followed by an incremental "S" update. To help differentiate the "S" update, Apple typically includes some exclusive features — video recording in the iPhone 3GS, Siri in the iPhone 4S. So the question is what will be iPhone 5S’ exclusive feature. Continue reading →

Apple, Amazon end lawsuit over right to use the “App Store” term

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 10:54 AM PDT

Apple, Amazon end lawsuit over right to use the
Reuters reports that Amazon and Apple have together agreed to end their lawsuit over the right to use the "App Store" term to describe digital stores that sold applications. The lawsuit, filed in March 2011, was dismissed earlier this year after Amazon argued that Tim Cook and Steve Jobs both used the term in a generic manner to describe competing stores. Continue reading →

Free apps for today: App Store 5 year anniversary edition

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 09:55 AM PDT

Free apps for today: App Store 5 year anniversary edition
Yesterday, Apple launched a "5 years of App Store" promotion, making a number of popular paid apps available for free. Not to be left behind, many high profile developers like Electronic Arts are making their apps free too. Continue reading →

iWork and iLife apps could go free in iOS 7

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 09:22 AM PDT

iWork and iLife apps could go free in iOS 7
During the WWDC 2013 Keynote, Apple unveiled iWork for iCloud alongside iOS 7, which allows users to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations using the browser on their Mac or PC for free. It looks like Apple is also planning to offer iOS apps for iWork and iLife products for free in iOS 7. Continue reading →

iOS 7 bug lets you hide Stock apps [Video]

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 08:22 AM PDT

iOS 7 bug lets you hide Stock apps [Video]
We’ve already seen a number of loopholes in iOS 7 beta that allow you to add apps to the Newsstand or create nested folders. Folks at AppAdvice have discovered another loophole in iOS 7 that allows you to hide stock apps. Continue reading →
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