The use of animations and transitions is possibly one of the least talked about, but possibly most obvious additions to iOS 7, and one of the first things you notice when testing the beta versions out having come from iOS 6. When used correctly, animations can make a smartphone feel alive, but when used incorrectly they can make it feel cheap and gimmicky.
If you remember Apple’s big iPhone reveal back from 2007, then you may remember one of the big plusses that Steve Jobs said made the iPhone so unique. Standing on stage as only Steve Jobs could, the then Apple CEO said that the iPhone's lack of physical keys made the iPhone so special because it could adapt its software keyboard to suit any situation. Obviously that was something that could not be said about the competition of the time.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is known the world over as a public provider of broadcasting services, as well as a reputable source of twenty-four hour news through their television, web and mobile app channels. In more recent times we have seen the BBC expand their mobile offerings by pushing out a dedicated sports app to compliment their existing news app and it seems that they aren't quite finished with their app intentions just yet after officially releasing a dedicated weather application for iOS and Android devices, available to download now.
iOS 7's design has been a polarizing topic in the tech industry over the past three weeks, but with iOS 7 beta 2 having dropped nine days ago to a much warmer reception, it would seem as though the tech world is growing used to some of the big changes Apple has made. The home screen icons have, along with several native apps, been completely redesigned as part of a 'flatter' approach, and the Music app has perhaps saw the biggest changes of them all. But if you're not in a position to try iOS 7 beta out for yourself just yet, you may wish to check out a third-party offering by the name of Musi, offers a flavor of the official iOS 7 Music app in terms of design cues.
We've known for over three months that the once-loved Google Reader was about to meet its maker. Google announced back in March of this year that they would be retiring their extremely popular RSS subscription portal, a decision that resulted in hoards of users looking for alternative tools and services to handle their RSS based needs. The countdown has been on since March, and now that Google Reader's date of destiny has finally been and gone, we are now seeing the highly recommended Reeder iPhone app gain a significant update to improve its chances of being the adopted tool of choice for those on the lookout.
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!
Nintendo's Wii was undoubtedly popular thanks to one game, and that's Wii Tennis. It was the game we all played with our families, and it was the game that everyone used to demonstrate what the Wii was capable of. Back when motion gaming was very much in its infancy, Wii Tennis was something that really caught the eye.
World Rally Champion Colin McRae may have passed on some years ago in a tragic helicopter incident, but his legacy has lived on through the motorsport title he endorsed when he was at the top of his game. Colin McRae Rally is regarded as one of the original titles for rally fans, and now, the classic title has gone mobile. After several years in the wilderness, Colin McRae Rally for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is here and ready to download right now from the iOS App Store.
This summer has emerged as a pivotal time for e-reading apps. Google Reader is going defunct, AOL Reader has just been rolled out as a Web service, and rumor has it that Facebook is also set to join the party with its own magazine service à la Flipboard. Today, as promised, Digg has added reader features to its iOS app, which notably, allows users to import straight from Google Reader.
It's generally accepted that you can never have too much information available at any given time, but it all comes down to how that information is presented, which is why jailbroken users could possibly be interested in the new HomeDisplay tweak that has landed in Cydia. More details and where to download from, can be found right after the jump.
