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Here’s How To Track Your iPhone 6 Pre-Order As It Flies In From China

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Apple's annual iPhone launch day is now almost upon us, and with many millions having pre-ordered over the past week or so, there'll be plenty of anxious owners waiting for the postman to knock at the door these next few days. But if you're finding the wait to be a little tantalizing, a nifty little Web-based tool lets you track your device as it flies over the Atlantic, and provided your device is still in the air and you have a UPS tracking number, you can watch minute-by-minute coverage as it tiptoes over on a satellite map.

Pangu Jailbreak For iOS 8 Already In The Works

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Although the numerous jailbreaking gurus have been relatively quiet regarding a potential untethered jailbreak for the all-new iOS 8, the Chinese team Pangu has just delivered some very encouraging news. Although the collective stopped short of putting any kind of time frame on when the world might see its very first jailbreak on the new software, the group did say that it's well on the way to cracking the new OS, and given that Pangu was responsible for bringing Cydia to folks seemingly stranded on iOS 7.1.x, we're quietly excited about these claims.

This Third-Party iOS 8 Keyboard Turns Text Into Emojis On The Fly

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Apple’s iOS 8 Keeps Your Data Private And Secure, Even From The Police

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Privacy and security is a constant concern in all walks of life, but in the Digital Age, particularly so. More recently, reports of spying tactics being used by the NSA and other such bodies has had the general public up in arms, and increased the onus on manufacturers and software makers to tighten things up. Apple hasn't exactly covered itself in glory in this respect given the recent celebrity image leaks, but with iOS 8, your photos, videos, messages and other such content apparently cannot be turned over to authorities.

Official iOS 8 User Guide For iPhone And iPad Now Available, Grab It From Here

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

As well as providing Android switchers with a guide on using its latest fleet of iPhones, Apple has just added an iOS 8 User Guide to iBooks for iPhone and iPad users. Ideal for anybody looking to get the most out of the new software, it covers every aspect from the simple stuff like sending emails to the other little quirks like using customizable keyboards, and as Apple describes in the release notes, serves as "an essential part of any iBooks library."

OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 Download Now Available, Here’s What Is New

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

iOS 8 Hinders iPhone 4s Performance By A Huge Margin

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

With every new iOS release, there are those devices that, due to age and thus antiquated hardware, are sadly left behind. In the case of iOS 8, only the iPhone 4 was culled, but by the reactions of many iPhone 4s users who've just jumped on the new software, perhaps its successor should also have been left behind. Many owners of the 2011 flagship release have reported issues since updating to iOS 8, and with general functionality suffering as a result, those of you currently clutching a 4s may well want to hold off for the time being.

The Best Third-Party iOS 8 Apps With Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor Support

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Apple has really presented developers with a license to shine with iOS 8. As well as third-party keyboard and Notification Center widget support, devs have also been given jurisdiction over Touch ID. This means that apps that would ordinarily use, say, the Passcode feature to verify or secure certain features can now include the fingerprint sensor, and below, we've a round-up of those who've instantly pushed their updated apps.

Official Apple Apps Updated For iOS 8, Here’s The Complete List

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

The Best iOS 8 Notification Center Widgets You Need To Try Today

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

When Apple announced iOS 8 at the Worldwide Developers' Conference back in June, it made a couple of unprecedented moves. In opening up certain areas of the ecosystem to third parties, iOS 8 is the most customizable release to date, and along with third-party keyboard support, the Cupertino also allowed developers to produce Notification Center widgets. To get you started with iOS 8, we've drawn up a list of the best apps supportive of these new widgets.

Apple TV Software Update Adds Flatter UI, Beats Music And More, Get Downloading

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

As well as rolling out the big iOS 8 update today, Apple has also unleashed a sizeable update to the Apple TV software. Given that the company's set-top runs on a variant of iOS, it makes a great deal of sense for these two releases to coincide, and after the purchase of Beats Electronics earlier on this year, an official Beats app for Apple TV is among the changes that have been pushed with this latest update. With Family Sharing and a plethora of other implementations, this is one update worth having, and below, we've got the full low-down.

List Of Best iOS 8 Keyboards, Including Swype, That You Should Try Right Now

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Fleksy Keyboard For iOS 8 Arrives For iPhone and iPad [Download Link]

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

The release of iOS 8 is a nice little prelude to the iPhone launch later on this week, and as developers once again rush to roll out their updates for the new Apple software, the changes made with this latest iOS release mean that it's not just regular apps hitting the iTunes Store. Back at WWDC, the Cupertino-based company also opened the door for third-party keyboard makers to port their wondrous inventions over from Android, and Fleksy, which just so happens to be one of our favorites, has been among the first to the draw. Already live on the App Store, you can download it immediately for your iOS 8-running device, and below, we've got the details.

Apple To Hold Another Event On October 21st For New iPads And OS X Yosemite

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

In the run-up to the announcement of the iPhone 6, particularly during the latter stages, it was suspected that Apple would also launch the new iPad Air. These notions seemed a little afoot, particularly given that we're accustomed to October iPad announcements, and when said iPad showcasing did not occur, we immediately knew that Apple was likely to be sticking with tradition. Now, a new report has surfaced suggesting that the refresh to both iPad models will be unveiled on October 21st, with OS X Yosemite 10.10 also rolling out for Mac on the very same day.

128GB Space Gray iPhone 6 Unboxed On Video

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

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