Here's a rundown of some of the best paid iOS and Mac apps that have gone free for a limited period for this weekend only. Head over the jump for the complete list.
Apple's iOS is considerably more interactive than it used to be thanks to the introduction of Today view widgets, the Control Center, and other such effects. But minor adjustments, like the active icon of the Clock app showing the actual time, also make use of otherwise static, unspectacular necessities. The jailbreak scene is always looking for ways to improve and modify things, though, and if you'd like to replace the default analog clock with a digital one, then, well.. there's a tweak for that!
Speculative rumors are suggesting that Apple may be planning the release of a fourth-generation iPad mini mid-cycle, which by the sound of things, could serve as your typical product refresh as opposed to a more notable hardware upgrade. According to a new report, the iPad mini 4 could arrive very shortly indeed, with a stronger internal processor as well as improved Wi-Fi hardware comprising the majority of the improvements.
Many different casual gaming formats have thrived amid the rise of the App Store and Google Play, and among the multitude of physics-based puzzlers and platform titles, the endless runner has been rather dominant. The Temple Run series has been one of the most successful to date, and thanks to Apple, one of the more popular installments is free for a very limited time. More details, as well as that all-important download link, can be seen after the break.
Google's Gmail app for iOS has been updated today, bringing with it a host of new iOS 8-based features. More details and download link can be found right here after the break.
Reports are coming in that the larger, 12.9-inch iPad from Apple - being dubbed as the iPad Air Plus - is likely to sport USB 3.0 ports to support connections for external devices. Head over the jump for further details on this news.
Apple's mobile software is always evolving, with hundreds of changes and improvements being applied to each numbered update. Back in 2013, iOS 7 caused a bit of a stir upon launch due to its heavily-revised aesthetics, and the lack of skeuomorphism left many long-time users feeling as though the rug had been pulled from beneath them. Accompanying the all-new look, Apple also introduced a series of animations and effects, many of which also managed to rub some users up the wrong way, and as a new comparison clip with iOS 8 and iOS 3 shows, the fanciful animated elements may have somewhat hindered the responsiveness of the platform in many key areas.
Here's what to expect from the 2015 Apple 'Spring forward' special media event on March 9th. More details can be found right here.
If you ever had to type a quick email or two from your tablet or your phone whilst sipping away at a cup of coffee, you might have realized that on-screen keyboards aren't always the best option. Granted, they serve the purpose most of the time, but when doing long stretches of typing, you need to fall back on a dedicated, physical keyboard.
USB flash drives are fairly cheap, and nowadays, you can pick one up online with capacities exceeding 100GB for next to nothing. In fact, 128GB thumb drives are fairly commonplace, and effortlessly convenient since files can be moved around without the need for hard drives or cloud storage, which requires a decent Internet connection when we're talking about the hundreds of gigabytes. Today, SanDisk has launched a variant of its existing flash drive that not only offers 128GB for an enticing sub-$150 price point, but it also packs its own Lightning connector that brings Apple's iPhone and iPad into play.
