Thursday, October 31, 2013

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


Unlock7: Lock screen tweak brings iOS 7 swipe anywhere to unlock functionality to iOS 6

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 09:07 PM PDT

Unlock7: Lock screen tweak brings iOS 7 swipe anywhere to unlock functionality to iOS 6
The Lock screen has been completely redesigned in iOS 7, and it comes with some nice enhancements, such as the ability to swipe anywhere on the Lock screen to unlock the device. You no longer have to swipe on the “slide to unlock” slider button to unlock the device. Continue reading

Retina iPad mini Release Date: November 21?

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 08:10 PM PDT

Retina iPad mini Release Date: November 21?
When Apple unveiled the iPad mini with Retina Display last week, it did not announce the launch date. Apple just said that it will be available in November, which seemed to indicate that it will be available towards the end of November. Continue reading

iPad Air to be plentiful at launch

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 07:09 PM PDT

iPad Air to be plentiful at launch
The iPad Air will go on sale starting on Friday, November 1st. All indications suggest the shelves at Apple retail stores and other retailers will be stocked full of iPads. Continue reading

Digitimes: Sharp panel shortages to blame for potential Retina iPad mini supply constraints

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 05:46 PM PDT

Digitimes: Sharp panel shortages to blame for potential Retina iPad mini supply constraints
The iPad mini is expected to launch sometime in November, shortly after the iPad Air makes its official debut on November 1st. Rumors suggest the supply of the iPad mini may be limited at first due to slowed manufacturing of the units. A recent report from Digitimes claims the supply of Sharp LCD panels is the bottleneck in the production process. Continue reading

iPad loses tablet market share in Q3 2013, while Samsung makes big gains

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 04:40 PM PDT

iPad loses tablet market share in Q3 2013, while Samsung makes big gains
IDC’s tablet numbers are out for Q3 2013, and it’s not good news for Apple iPads. Apple’s worldwide tablet market share slipped, while Samsung and Android posted significant gains. Continue reading

CIRP: Space gray the top choice for the iPhone 5s, blue is the best for iPhone 5c

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 03:35 PM PDT

CIRP: Space gray the top choice for the iPhone 5s, blue is the best for iPhone 5c
A color preference survey from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners reveals that the space gray is the most popular color choice for the iPhone 5s, while the blue leads the way among iPhone 5c owners.  The survey was conducted in the month after the iPhone 5s and 5c launched and asked 400 customers about the iPhone model and color they purchased. Continue reading

Best places to sell your used iPad for the most money

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 01:21 PM PDT

Best places to sell your used iPad for the most money
The iPad Air will be going on sale in a couple of days, and the Retina iPad mini follow soon after, and if you plan to buy any of these devices, here are a few places you can sell or trade-in your old iPad, so that you can use the extra cash towards your new iPad purchase. Continue reading

iPhone charger saves officer shot in the line of duty

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 01:08 PM PDT

iPhone charger saves officer shot in the line of duty
A Los Angeles County sheriff deputy owes her life to her iPhone’s lightning cable which took a bullet that was meant for her, says a report by KTLA. The unusual shooting took place early Tuesday morning in Inglewood, California. Continue reading

Everything you need to know about the iPad mini with Retina Display

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 12:45 PM PDT

Everything you need to know about the iPad mini with Retina Display
Apple unveiled its hotly anticipated next generation iPad mini at its media event on Tuesday, October 22nd. Apple is calling it the iPad mini with Retina Display. We briefly told you about the features of Retina iPad mini on the day of the event, but the devil is in the details, so we take an in-depth look at iPad mini’s design, specifications and features. Continue reading

iPad Air Benchmarks reveal Graphics Performance 40-70% better than iPad 4

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 12:00 PM PDT

iPad Air Benchmarks reveal Graphics Performance 40-70% better than iPad 4
Apple promises a boost of up to 2x in graphics performance with the iPad Air, and benchmarks performed by the folks at Anandtech reveal the the performance boost is actually between 40-70 percent. Continue reading