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Here’s How To Track Your iPhone 6 Pre-Order As It Flies In From China

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Apple's annual iPhone launch day is now almost upon us, and with many millions having pre-ordered over the past week or so, there'll be plenty of anxious owners waiting for the postman to knock at the door these next few days. But if you're finding the wait to be a little tantalizing, a nifty little Web-based tool lets you track your device as it flies over the Atlantic, and provided your device is still in the air and you have a UPS tracking number, you can watch minute-by-minute coverage as it tiptoes over on a satellite map.

Pangu Jailbreak For iOS 8 Already In The Works

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Although the numerous jailbreaking gurus have been relatively quiet regarding a potential untethered jailbreak for the all-new iOS 8, the Chinese team Pangu has just delivered some very encouraging news. Although the collective stopped short of putting any kind of time frame on when the world might see its very first jailbreak on the new software, the group did say that it's well on the way to cracking the new OS, and given that Pangu was responsible for bringing Cydia to folks seemingly stranded on iOS 7.1.x, we're quietly excited about these claims.

This Third-Party iOS 8 Keyboard Turns Text Into Emojis On The Fly

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Apple’s iOS 8 Keeps Your Data Private And Secure, Even From The Police

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Privacy and security is a constant concern in all walks of life, but in the Digital Age, particularly so. More recently, reports of spying tactics being used by the NSA and other such bodies has had the general public up in arms, and increased the onus on manufacturers and software makers to tighten things up. Apple hasn't exactly covered itself in glory in this respect given the recent celebrity image leaks, but with iOS 8, your photos, videos, messages and other such content apparently cannot be turned over to authorities.

Official iOS 8 User Guide For iPhone And iPad Now Available, Grab It From Here

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

As well as providing Android switchers with a guide on using its latest fleet of iPhones, Apple has just added an iOS 8 User Guide to iBooks for iPhone and iPad users. Ideal for anybody looking to get the most out of the new software, it covers every aspect from the simple stuff like sending emails to the other little quirks like using customizable keyboards, and as Apple describes in the release notes, serves as "an essential part of any iBooks library."

iOS 8 Hinders iPhone 4s Performance By A Huge Margin

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

The Best Third-Party iOS 8 Apps With Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor Support

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Apple has really presented developers with a license to shine with iOS 8. As well as third-party keyboard and Notification Center widget support, devs have also been given jurisdiction over Touch ID. This means that apps that would ordinarily use, say, the Passcode feature to verify or secure certain features can now include the fingerprint sensor, and below, we've a round-up of those who've instantly pushed their updated apps.

Official Apple Apps Updated For iOS 8, Here’s The Complete List

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Unless you've been too busy to check the tech headlines today, you'll know that Apple has just rolled out iOS 8, and with developers having scrambled to make the necessary tweaks to their apps, the Cupertino company has been making some adjustments of its own. A number of Apple-made applications have just been updated for iOS 8, and we've got all of the info right here.

The Best iOS 8 Notification Center Widgets You Need To Try Today

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Apple iOS 8 [Review]

Oliver Haslam·September 18, 2014

Another year, another update to iOS. And while things may look pretty much the same on the face of it, iOS 8 is well worth everyone's time. While iOS 7 was a big departure from what we were used to in regards to aesthetics, iOS 8 goes another route, this time preferring to take a scalpel to the operating system's innards rather than its exterior.

List Of Best iOS 8 Keyboards, Including Swype, That You Should Try Right Now

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

iOS 8 has been significant for a number of reasons, but for the makers of third-party keyboards, it has been something of a godsend. For a while, Android users have benefited from the enhanced functionality offered by the likes of Fleksy and SwiftKey, and with little by way of surprise, many of familiar faces are in the pool of developers vying for the newly-found audience on iPhone and iPad. Here, we round up the various keyboards now downloadable via the iTunes Store, and if you're in the hunt for a better typing experience, check out the list after the break!

Fleksy Keyboard For iOS 8 Arrives For iPhone and iPad [Download Link]

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

iOS 8 Download Links For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Released [Direct Links]

Paul Morris·September 17, 2014

Apple has finally flipped the switch. You can now download iOS 8 from the links given below. The immediate availability of iOS 8 means that users with compatible devices can start to process over-the-air updates to their iPhone or iPad to get started with the latest iteration of iOS. Alternatively, the live download links are also available for anyone who prefers to manually craft a full back-up of the device before restoring to the latest, and supposedly greatest, version of iOS.

128GB Space Gray iPhone 6 Unboxed On Video

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

The Apple iPhone 6 is less than two days from launch in many parts of the world, and arguably one of the most pleasurable things about receiving a brand-new device, besides using it, of course, is found in the unboxing process. From taking off the cellophane to peeling away the display's film, it's a joyous occasion, and some lucky folk have already had the opportunity to indulge. Thankfully, the team in question decided to video the unboxing of the iPhone 6 for all to see, and below, you can check it out.

App Store Glitch Makes 1Password App For iOS Temporarily Free Ahead Of iOS 8 Update

Aatif·September 17, 2014

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