The war between iOS and Android is never-ending, with fanboys on each side seemingly willing to battle to the death in the ongoing back and forth. While we're accustomed to seeing these two platforms showdown on software and hardware features, though, today the two titans lock horns in a fight of a different kind - a sci-fi battle that pits iPhone users against their Android-wielding counterparts. But who wins? Find out after the fold!
Being able to get refunds for apps bought via the App Store has been at the center of much discussion for some time. While Google gives downloaders two hours to request a refund for apps they bought by mistake or that simply don’t work as advertised, Apple has never really given any proper indication as to its own policy. Plenty of people have successfully received refunds for apps, but the policy has never been as clear as it could be.
Here's how you can use iPhone or iPad as an external wireless drive for your PC or Mac. Complete details and download link can be found here.
After a substantial amount of early skepticism upon its arrival with the iPhone 5s last year, Apple's Touch ID has settled nicely as a central iOS feature, even expanding to reach the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 just a couple of months back. But it hasn't all been plain sailing, with the fingerprint sensor having been the subject of scrutiny by security experts, and now, it has emerged that it’s theoretically possible to bypass Apple’s latest security measure or any fingerprint based biometric system using a closeup photographs of your fingers and software that is available readily.
One of the major features of the iOS 8 update, or specifically, iOS 8.1, was that of Apple Pay. Apple is really pushing banks and retailers to support its new contactless infrastructure, which operates seamlessly with its array of devices, and now, it appears that the United Kingdom will be joining the party very shortly. As per a new report from a reputable British newspaper publication, Apple Pay should be ready for prime time throughout the UK in the first half of next year, with a number of major banks already making the necessary preparations.
ReachApp, now in beta and available to download via Cydia, is a split-screen multitasking tweak that we’ve had our eyes on for a little while and we’re pleased to see it come to fruition.
At this time of year, when we're all spent up and waiting for the credit card bills to arrive, nothing's more welcome than the possibility of getting something for nothing. Our regular readers will know that we have a bit of a tradition of telling our dear ones of paid apps that have gone free, whether for a limited time or for good.
Christmas is always a good time to shift goods online, whether that be as part of something like Black Friday madness or just the good old fashioned gift shopping. Christmas day itself is also a big shopping event with people getting gift cards or, our personal favorites, generic gift tokens in the form of cold hard cash.
If you happen to find a little time for yourself from an otherwise busy Christmas schedule, you might want to check out these iOS apps gone free today for a limited period. Check them all out, right after the jump.
Here’s a tutorial on how to install PlayStation and N64 emulator on iOS to play console games on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Complete instructions and video tutorial can be found right after the break.
















