The pull to refresh feature within the iOS Mail app is not only a win for smooth, seamless functionality, but the animation has a certain laid-back element of fun about it, something you wouldn't necessarily associate with Apple's often uptight mobile operating system. One developer has taken such a shining to the feature that he's decided to bag up the look and feel of the pull to refresh and distribute it among other apps using WebView. With support for custom colors and just about any app that utilizes WebView, it's a novel little tweak, and we've all the details coming up for you after the break.
The last couple of months have been dominated by talk of upcoming iOS and Android devices, namely the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC's One, as well as the as-yet unconfirmed successor to the iPhone 5. Amid all of this speculation, it's easy to forget that there's a third horse vying for relevance in the busy smartphone arena, and Finnish outfit Nokia is looking to remind the smartphone industry that its range of Windows Phone 8 devices can mix it with the best of them by holding a special press event on May 14th, which will allow the tech world to "see what's next" from the Lumia brand.
The official Twitter app for Mac has just been bumped to version 2.2, adding a whole host of new features including improved photo sharing, support for 14 more languages, and very belatedly, Retina display support. All the features, as well as that all-important download link, can be found after the break.
Patently Apple does a pretty stellar job of keeping abreast of all the goings concerning the fruit company's intellectual property dealings, and has today spotted a couple of rather interesting patent applications that shed light on a system which would allow your iPhone to act as a "Smart Key." In walking towards your car, a Bluetooth connection from your device would enable you to automatically unlock the vehicle, in turn allowing you to avoid the cumbersome rigmarole of rooting around your pocket or purse for the key.
Mark Cerny, lead architect behind the Sony PlayStation 4, is a pillar of the gaming industry, and having designed the cult classic Marble Madness at the age of just 18, it's little wonder Sony has entrusted the creation of its next-gen gaming portal in his hands. When the PS4 was launched a couple of months back, it only seemed like half an announcement, for Sony neglected to reveal many of the key details. However on Wednesday, Cerny sought to shed a little more light on proceedings by arranging conversation with Gamasutra which he himself billed as a "no-holds-barred PlayStation 4 hardware exposé," and although he stopped short of sending out some images of the as-yet unseen console, he did divulge quite a few very interesting tidbits.
Ever since the start of modern computers, malware has been an omnipresent issue. Viruses, Trojans, rootkits, spyware, keyloggers and several others of the like continue to assault your computing devices all the time, looking for vulnerabilities and loopholes in your defenses to get through. Generally, users have become aware enough to deploy some form of protection on their desktops and notebooks, and while infections continue to plague the computing world, they’re significantly reduced in impact.
Mobile phones are a lot about making a personal statement. Even since the inception of “dumb phones”, there have been certain personalization features that have shaped the device according to the owner’s wish and desire. Some manufacturers have even gone to the level or including multiple back covers, while others have made it possible to theme one to your liking, just to add a more personal and “individual” touch, differentiating from the rest of the crowd. Then, ringtones, wallpapers, carrier logos etc., all added to the mix even more options.
Losing the TV remote has to be one of the most infuriating things of modern home entertainment, especially now that they have so many buttons on them. Lose the wrong remote and chances are you're left with an expensive ornament stopping your TV stand from floating away.
Comex, developer of the revolutionary JailbreakMe 3.0 tool for iOS 4, has just announced via Twitter that he will soon be interning at Google, just six months after ending his employment with Apple. Some felt the motives behind Apple's hiring of Comex, real name Nicholas Allegra, were to essentially suppress his powers and prevent him from actively jailbreaking, but with Google now on the scene, hopefully he can get back to doing what he does best.
The next big game in the Call of Duty franchise - Call of Duty: Ghosts - has leaked, over six months before it is due to go on sale.
