If you still find yourself stuck in the middle of the ‘iOS or Android’ debate then the work that's being going on behind closed doors at Columbia University could be of interest. For a long time, one of the major factors that ultimately turned a lot of on the fence users to iOS was the quality and diversity of the native apps that are available for download via Apple's App Store infrastructure. Thanks to the work of six Columbia University students and the introduction of their Cider software that could no longer be a problem.
The popular emulator GBA4iOS, which allows those running on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to relive the days of the standalone Nintendo mobile consoles by running old Game Boy Advance ROMs, has thrived since its release a couple of months back. But the company behind the famed gaming machine has brought the fun to an abrupt end by sending a DMCA take-down request to the emulator's author, and for now, the GitHub repository and website are both down "until further notice."
The Google Search app for iOS has just been bumped to v.4.0.0, and even though it's not quite the major update that the version number perhaps implies, the Big G has still packed quite a few significant tweaks into this latest release. Google's Now service operates in a much smarter fashion, offering the ability to link passages of speech without continual prompting through the "OK Google" command, and overall, the Search app is just more enjoyable to use.
We know how much you guys like a freebie, and so today, we've yet another round-up of some of the best iOS apps to have shaken off their usual price tags. If you want to take full advantage of these great apps whilst they're absolutely free of charge, then be sure to check out the list below.
To me, it seems strange that one would spend vast amounts of money on a premium product like an Apple iPad, but not pony up the money for a decent, official spare charger. Counterfeit charging accessories make big bucks for those behind them, but as a side-by-side tear-down of real vs. bootleg demonstrates, the malpractices involved can lead to fires, minor explosions, and general damage to your prized Apple slate.
Apple's reported acquisition of Beats Electronics for the tidy sum of $3.2 billion mightn't have been officially confirmed as yet, but if new information out of Japan is to be considered, it looks very much as though Apple does indeed want to increase its interest in the audio market. Apparently, the Cupertino company is looking to bake high definition (HD) audio playback into its upcoming iOS 8 software, which would also see the company introduce a higher fidelity, "HD-ready" Lightning connector and improved in-ear headphones to match.
Gaming on iOS is no longer a mere novelty, but serious business, with the processing power and GPUs of the iPad, iPod touch and iPhone capable of pumping out some impressive graphics and performance. But in order to truly test the mettle of these modern-day gaming maestros, you must play a title that really showcases their strengths, and Infinity Blade II is perhaps the best example of just how near console-quality entertainment can be enjoyed on-the-fly. Usually priced at $6.99, it's now dropped to just 99 cents, so whether you're partial to a sword fight or just want to see how pretty this awesome title looks, check the details after the jump.
Everyone loves a bargain, and we're no different here. That's why when we find out about games and apps that are free for a limited time, we just can't help but share that fact with your good selves. Think of it as a civic duty, if you will.
While other large corporations involved in the gaming world have openly embraced the world of mobile, Nintendo has used all of its internal grit and determination to stay away from the small screen. The Japanese based company has internally opposed building games and software for smartphones and tablets, choosing instead to focus on its own console hardware like the Wii U. An acknowledgement toward the end of last year seemed to indicate that things could be about to change with the company today announcing that it will launch its first mobile smartphone service alongside the release of Mario Kart 8 later this month.
Adobe has worked hard to ensure that its range of software products moves with the times, and as well as tailoring the likes of Photoshop and the famed Adobe Reader app for mobile devices, the company has also been pushing plenty of exciting new products of late. Today, Adobe Voice was announced for iPad, and although it sounds like another virtual assistant akin to Siri or Cortana, it's actually a very neat little app that allows creative folks to dream up their own animated videos.
