Since being released in a blaze of glory along with iOS 5 back in October of last year, Siri has been a mainstay in the tech headlines. Unfortunately for the majority, Apple’s system-wide voice recognition software was only officially supported on the brand-new iPhone 4S – leaving some iPad, iPod touch and owners of older iPhones feeling a little underhanded.
One of iTunes and iOS devices’ biggest “limitations” is how users cannot sync with multiple iTunes libraries. It is one of the biggest shocks iOS converts receive when they set up their device for the first time as they are used to simply copy-pasting files from their PC and onto their device. This isn't very pleasant, but it forces the user to organize all their songs by placing them on one computer in iTunes.
There has been much talk over the last couple of months regarding Apple's next tablet offering, in particular whether it will finally pack an uber-sharp Retina display.
You can't really call yourself a gamer unless you have sampled the joys of Max Payne. Originally released more years ago than we care to remember - we're all getting old now, you know! - the game sees ex-DEA and NYPD cop Max Payne seek revenge for the murder of his wife and daughter.
Somehow, iOS commentator BlogdoiPhone has supposedly gotten wind of a "pre-GM" leak of the upcoming iteration of iOS, which is iOS 5.1. GM, initialism of Golden Master, usually refers to the final version so, if true, the information and images below would appear to paint the full picture as to what Apple has in the pipeline.
With many of us running multiple e-mail and social networking accounts - as well as the bread and butter address book - keeping track of it all can often leave our heads spinning in confusion.
The Apple iOS development scene has gotten to a point where it will always be under the watchful gaze of outsiders looking in. And considering the emergence of mobile technology and software, it is hardly surprising. Mobile tech players play an important role in our everyday lives such that they are bound to come under intense scrutiny. Recent happenings surrounding the beautiful Path application have also made sure that all eyes remain firmly fixed on application security and how developers react to recent media reports.
Regardless of whether you love or hate Apple, admire or resent them, or in just plain terms; plain don't care about the company, no-one can deny that they consistently churn out beautiful products. The design ethos isn't all about the product itself though, if you ever take the time to review the packaging that your new iPhone, Apple TV or iPod Shuffle comes in, you'll notice that it is just 'right'. I've lost count of the amount of times I have purchased a product from a different manufacturer only for it to be delivered in a mammoth box which is stuffed with protective bubble wrap, then to find that the product inside is swamped by free and unused space.
When Apple first launched the iPhone back in 2007, the world marveled at its all-new touch-based interface and the way the stylus had been consigned to the history books. Even before the App Store came along in a year later, the fledgling jailbreak community showed just what was possible with what amounted to a small computer that nestled happily in your pocket.
Late last week, we covered Sara - a jailbreak-only Siri alternative which actually worker rather well. Of course, life experiences will tell us that nothing usually compares to the real thing, but for those not sold by the rather unspectacular iPhone 4S, it does a grand job.
