Monday, June 3, 2013

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


Our iOS 7 Wish List

Posted: 02 Jun 2013 10:34 AM PDT

Our iOS 7 Wish List
As we’re getting closer to the event, rumors about the new features in iOS 7 has started trickling in. Over the last few months, UI designers have also been busy coming up with interesting concepts to show us how Apple could re-imagine iOS that has been showing its age. Continue reading

Two down, one to go: Apple signs a deal with Warner Music group for iRadio, Sony next

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Two down, one to go: Apple signs a deal with Warner Music group for iRadio, Sony next
Last month, Apple signed a deal with Universal to provide their music via an as yet to launch service that’s currently being called “iRadio. According to C|Net, yesterday they signed a deal with Warner. The only major record label that’s yet to agree to give Apple their catalog is Sony. Continue reading

iOS 7 may include AirDrop wireless file sharing feature

Posted: 02 Jun 2013 09:02 PM PDT

iOS 7 may include AirDrop wireless file sharing feature
9to5Mac reports that iOS 7 may include the AirDrop. That would be great as it would be one of the features in our iOS 7 wish list. AirDrop is currently available on the Mac. Here’s how it works: Continue reading

Facebook’s iOS apps might be draining your battery

Posted: 02 Jun 2013 01:06 PM PDT

Facebook’s iOS apps might be draining your battery
After experiencing unusual battery drain on his iPhone 4S, a developer began an investigation to find what was it that was causing the drain. For this he used Instruments, an Apple built tool to profile and analyse Mac and iOS applications, and he found something very surprising. Facebook’s iOS app woke up from the background every few minutes, did something for a few seconds and went back to sleep, causing the battery to drain very quickly. Continue reading

MiniPlayer 2.3.1 update lets you queue up songs and more

Posted: 02 Jun 2013 11:58 AM PDT

MiniPlayer 2.3.1 update lets you queue up songs and more
A major update has been released for MiniPlayer, the awesome music widget inspired by iTunes 11 mini player. MiniPlayer 2.3.1 brings new features such as Play Next, ability to search full albums, Rdio or Spotify and your Podcasts library. Continue reading

Track the rain in your area with Dark Sky [review]

Posted: 02 Jun 2013 09:09 AM PDT

Track the rain in your area with Dark Sky [review]
Weather apps are a dime a dozen on any smartphone platforms, iOS even has a built-in Weather app. They can try too hard to show you what’s going to come from the skies above, though. Sometimes you just want a clear message of what’s happening now and in the immediate future, that’s what Dark Sky offers. Now that, the application has been updated to give weather forecasts in the UK, we take a look at test it against the English weather. Continue reading

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


App deals for today: Wake Alarm, Synesthetic, Jet Trains

Posted: 01 Jun 2013 01:23 PM PDT

App deals for today: Wake Alarm, Synesthetic, Jet Trains
Today’s edition of app deals features Wake Alarm, a brand new alarm app, Synthestetic a 5-star rated game and Jet Trains, a racing game. Continue reading

New 16GB iPod touch disassembled, reveals minor changes

Posted: 01 Jun 2013 11:57 AM PDT

New 16GB iPod touch disassembled, reveals minor changes
Apple quietly updated the iPod lineup with a new 16GB variant of the 5th generation iPod touch a few days back. Following an initial first-look at the device courtesy of a YouTube video, folks at iFixit have got their hands-on the new device, and have posted a detailed teardown. Continue reading

How to get access to your Photo Stream without dealing with iPhoto

Posted: 01 Jun 2013 10:19 AM PDT

How to get access to your Photo Stream without dealing with iPhoto
A smartphone isn’t a smartphone without some sort of online backup of your photos these days. Apple provides its iCloud service for all iOS users, removing the need for third party services (even though many of us choose them instead). Your iPhone will upload any new images, whether they be photos or screenshots, and synchronise them to your OSX computer. To get at those photos, Mac users would usually have to go through the iPhoto application. However, if you wish to use the native file manager of OSX instead, here’s a quick guide to find photos synchronised via iCloud. Continue reading

Take fun to new heights with the iHelicopter [Deals Hub]

Posted: 01 Jun 2013 09:00 AM PDT

Take fun to new heights with the iHelicopter [Deals Hub]
It's incredibly common that our iOS devices are all work and no play – which can make us all work and play as well. This iPhone Hacks Deals offer aims to turn that on its ear – and take fun to new heights. The iHelicopter is a lightweight yet powerful chopper. Its dual rotors allow for 3-directional tilt, but it's small enough to fly around indoors! And iPhone Hacks Deals has it for just $49.99 for a limited time. Continue reading