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Facebook App For iOS, Android Adds Enhanced Multiple Photo Sharing Support

Ben Reid·October 28, 2014

Despite its purchase of image-sharing app Instagram a couple of years ago, Facebook remains dedicated to the task of encouraging users to upload their snaps onto the world's foremost social network, and as per an official blog post, the company is now adding a couple of useful new features for this very purpose. Notably, the update is dedicated to making it easier and quicker to upload multiple photos on mobile, and with users also able to select the order of the album in swift fashion, should prove a very useful enhancement for rampant photo sharers on both iOS and Android.

Screenshots Of Microsoft Outlook For Mac 16 Leaked, Features Retina And Yosemite Ready UI

Ben Reid·October 28, 2014

Microsoft's Office suite has been the subject of much expansion over the past few years, and the occasions when Bill Gates would gripe at the fact that the Apple iPad disadvantaged by its lack of Office support seems a long time ago now. But while the productivity software is not as popular on OS X as it is on Windows, the software maker has continued to offer support, and off the back of several claims that a new version of Office for Mac would be arriving in the near future, a series of legit-looking screenshots, allegedly from Office 16, give us an apparent glimpse at these endeavors.

Display Comparison: iPad Air 2 Vs iPad mini 3 Vs iPad Air 1 [Chart]

Ben Reid·October 28, 2014

Pangu iOS 8 / 8.1 Jailbreak Updated With Lots Of Fixes, Here’s How To Apply The Update Right Now

Ben Reid·October 28, 2014

The Pangu jailbreak team has just rolled out the 8.0-8.1.x Untether 0.2 package, which contains a number of bug fixes and minor enhancements. All of the relevant details, including how to avail the new package if you're jailbroken on iOS 8.0 - iOS 8.1, can be seen after the fold.

Fitbit Announces New Cross-Platform Fitness Trackers And Smartwatch [Video]

Ben Reid·October 27, 2014

To say the smartwatch market is amid something of a boom would be a great understatement. But while Apple Watch and Google's Android Wear are both looking to take a considerable chunk of this new wearable category, it's worth considering the strong fitness-related features that vendors are packing into these gadgets. Fitbit is a company that has been churning out fitness-tracking apps for a while now, but with the big companies likely to crowd the smaller names out, is in something of a battle to remain relevant. As such, Fitbit has introduced two new devices today; one fitness tracker, and further device resembling a smartwatch.

Xbox One Getting A Big Price Cut Just For This Holiday Season [Video]

Ben Reid·October 27, 2014

AFC2 For iOS 8 / 8.1 Released By Saurik, Gives Full File System Access Over USB

Ben Reid·October 25, 2014

This week has seen the very first jailbreak released for the new iOS 8 - 8.1 firmware, and whereas, ordinarily, the process of using a jailbreak tool is fairly simple to the end user, the decision of Chinese team Pangu to roll its exploit out so early has left a trail of compatibility issues. Fortunately Saurik, the guy behind Cydia among a number of other integral jailbreak services, has been hard at work in making the required adjustments, and having brought Cydia and Substrate up to speed, has now released an updated version of AFC2.

Beats Music To Become Part Of iTunes In 2015 [Report]

Ben Reid·October 25, 2014

Given the rise in streaming music services like Spotify, the traditional digital sales model is dying a slow death, and there's no question that Apple's iTunes has not only been a linchpin of the digital music world during the past decade, but still remains the most popular online retailer of songs and albums. The Cupertino's iTunes Radio streamer hasn't really hit the heights in its short lifespan, and recognizing that it may lose ground on the rest of the field if it doesn't adapt to the current market, it's looking probable that the newly-acquired Beats Music service may be integrated into iTunes.

The iPad Air 2 Bend Test [Video]

Ben Reid·October 24, 2014

iPhone 6 Plus Users Report Of Random App Crashing, Large App Libraries To Blame

Ben Reid·October 24, 2014

The Bendgate saga, which, in hindsight, consisted of a number of small incidents that escalated out of proportion, certainly blemished the first couple of weeks of Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch. But while that particular episode appears to have blown over, another more serious issue seems to be cropping up. It pertains to the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus, with many units crashing continuously, often leaving users in an infinite reboot loop, and while Apple has been replacing a number of afflicted handsets, some owners are already on their fourth unit.

Pixelmator For iPad Brings Desktop Class Image Editing To Apple’s Tablet [Download Link]

Ben Reid·October 24, 2014

With the new iPads almost ready for retail, prospective buyers along with current owners will be on the lookout for some new apps and games to fill their devices up with, and if you like modifying and tweaking your images, today's featured offering has more features than you could wave a brush at.

Apple’s TestFlight Service For iOS 8 Now Open To Everyone

Ben Reid·October 24, 2014

iOS 8 / 8.1 Compatible Cydia Jailbreak Tweaks [LIST]

Ben Reid·October 23, 2014

Full list of compatible Cydia jailbreak tweaks and apps that are tested to work on iOS 8 to iOS 8.1 running on supported iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. The list is continuously updated.

Confirmed: Christian Bale Will Play As Steve Jobs In Sony’s Biopic

Ben Reid·October 23, 2014

From Batman to American Psycho, it's fair to say that actor Christian Bale has played some volatile characters over the years, and as rumored, will now assume the role of the genius that was Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. While not quite in the same league as those aforementioned characters, the late, great innovator was renowned for his big personality as well as knack for dreaming up era-defining products, and as such, Bale may have his work cut out in this biopic commissioned by Sony Pictures.

Cydia Substrate For iOS 8 – 8.1 Released, Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Ben Reid·October 23, 2014

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