Apple's iPad mini is pretty much the undisputed king of the small tablet market at this point, and with good reason. Small, light, powerful and above all backed by the App Store, the iPad mini has a lot going for it. Even with all the good though, there's one tick in the bad column that many still find impossible to ignore: the lack of a Retina display.
Every year, a new product would surface, probably a new iteration of an existing line up, that would force you to either make an upgrade to the newer model, or at least have you drool all over looking at it. Tech giants use this technique a lot to ensure that their newer products remain in demand, and the biggest example that I would say for this is the 4th generation iPad. Honestly, there’s hardly anything different in the third iteration of the iPad from the Retina display one, but still it was reason enough for a lot of people to upgrade.
Not only are our mobile devices great for playing back our favorite songs, but they're also pretty useful for the production of music as well. djay has long since been a popular choice for those looking to create their own beats and melodies, and now, djay 2 is on the horizon. Today, aptly-named developer algoriddim has teased the follow-up release of djay 2, which builds upon the success of its predecessor with some potentially new and exciting features.
It's fair to say that a lot of the iOS based discussion on social media sites at the moment is centered around iOS 7 beta 3, and more specifically the differences between this latest version and the original beta launched immediately after this year's WWDC keynote. The sweeping changes between previous versions of iOS and this beta are there for all to see, but it's extremely interesting to see Apple reflecting on developer feedback and making amendments as they go forward towards the final release. What's more interesting though are the changes that some of us might not notice, including the move to utilize the Retina interface assets from iPhone apps in order to provide a better experience for non-Retina iPad users in '2x' mode.
As many of you will be aware by now, the latest iteration of Apple's mobile software was released yesterday, iOS 7 beta 3. Unlike the past betas we've seen released by Apple, beta 1 and beta 2, this version comes without many huge feature additions and vast changes. Most of the goodness within iOS 7 beta 3 stems from the back end, such as improved stability and fluidity.
Twitter today went on the update offensive, with both its mobile and desktop apps receiving new version numbers. Not content with giving the Mac version of its app some new features, Twitter has also seen fit to update both its iOS and Android apps also. Twitter on the web is also on the receiving end this time around.
iOS 7 Beta 3 download has just been seeded for iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch 5 by Apple, allowing those signed up to the company's dev program to check on the progress the Cupertino company has made over the past couple of weeks.
The App Store feels like it has been around forever, or at least it does to this long-time iPhone user. To mark the occasion, several big-name developers have made their games and apps free, and although you may not recognize all of the titles involved in the promotion, there are certainly some gems here.
It's that time of year again when Apple takes it upon themselves to remove some of the pain that is commonly associated with full and part-time education. The Cupertino based company has once again kept up with what is becoming an annual tradition by announcing this year's "Back to School" promotion, which includes some great discounts for those embarking on their studies. In addition to the education based discounts, Apple is also extending the campaign by rewarding those who purchase an iPhone with a $50 gift card that can be redeemed through iTunes. More details on the offer can be found right after the jump.
Microsoft finally brought its iconic Office suite to Apple's iOS earlier this month in the form of Office Mobile for iPhone, much to the delight of many long-time enthusiasts. Lest we forget that before that, big two mobile platforms got their first glimpse in the form of OneNote and today, the Redmond company has dealt its iOS and Android OneNote apps a major update, bringing a uniform look across the board, Ribbon UI and a whole lot more. Details after the jump!
