The Apple TV, in the big bad world of set-top boxes, is somewhat limited in terms of what it can offer a user, and although the fruit company is continually updating the software and striking deals with various big providers, there's still a strong consensus that in order to get the most out of the little black box, you're best off jailbreaking.
The behavior of iOS 7 beta after a screenshot is taken differs significantly from what we've seen hitherto, with active screen touches "no longer canceled when the user takes a screenshot." This, for services like the popular Snapchat, means that the in-built screenshot detection is essentially nullified, and with this being an integral part of that and the likes of Facebook Poke, the security offered by said applications is under serious threat.
Right on schedule and as predicted by just about everyone, Apple today dropped iOS 7 beta 2 onto the developer portal as well as the company's OTA update system worldwide. Cue a mad scramble to get Apple's second attempt at iOS 7 installed as quickly as possible with the aim of detailing each and every change for you, the willing reader.
iOS 7 beta 2 has just been released by Apple, and with it came a surprise. Without fanfare, or any rumors of its release, iPad support has been included with iOS 7 beta 2, and with it comes our best look at iOS 7 yet. Literally.
iOS 7 beta 2 download for iPhone 5, 4S, 4 and iPod touch 5 has been released. More details can be found here.
We've covered our thoughts on in-app purchases in the past, specifically parents who go after Apple because their kids ran up huge bills after they were able to buy all manner of things in-game - often racking up huge bills, we’ll even go as far as saying ‘ridiculous bills’. Whilst many people have little sympathy for such parents, that didn't stop approximately 23 million people taking to the courts over the matter.
If there's one rumor that just won't go away, especially when there is talk of a new iPhone being on the cards, it's the suggestion that Apple is all set to bring a new, larger screened device to market. The release of the iPhone 5 was the first time those rumors were actually right, but with some claiming a yet larger device is on the horizon, could Apple be about to take Samsung on at its own game?
In terms of what was announced, Apple’s WWDC event produced very few surprises, but the extent to which the changes were made, particularly with regards to iOS, have certainly left a lasting impression on the technology world. If you missed the action last week, or simply want to relive the shenanigans, then a full replay of June 10’s keynote speech at the Moscone Center is now available to view online on YouTube.
We don't know about you, but we could sit and listen to Steve Jobs talking about anything, and we mean, anything at all. The enthusiasm alone is enough to keep anyone spellbound, but when he's talking about something as important as legacy, then things really get interesting.
Apple TV may not be the all-singing assault on the television market as envisioned by the late Steve Jobs, but far from treating it like the "hobby" as once described by CEO Tim Cook, the Cupertino company is pressing ahead with updates. Today, Apple TV software 5.3 has been released for the second and third generation iterations of the little black set-top box, and now, users will be able to catch content from HBO and ESPN right from the Apple TV, negating the need for any kind of direct cable subscription. Details after the break!
