With Apple pushing out the latest version of iOS, taking the current release to 5.1.1, users are once again split right down the middle, thinking whether or not they should update to the latest firmware. On one side of the fence are the everyday users who use their iPhone without any modifications, but on the other side are the jailbreakers and unlockers who are always understandably hesitant when the update notifications come through.
If you are an owner of a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch, and happen to be the kind of person who appreciates a rather useless, but nonetheless cool looking tweak, then the VolumeColour option could be right up your street. Cydia is packed to the rafters with packages that provide in-depth features and some that just provide minor modifications to iOS, VolumeColor will definitely fall into the latter category.
While some of us like to keep our iPads all to ourselves, the device often finds itself utilized as a shared entity within a household. As such, there has been great pressure from consumers to offer some variation of multi-user support - allowing individuals to personalize their own iPad profile with custom wallpapers, alerts, mailboxes and preferences.
In terms of social networks, Twitter definitely seems to be the place to be at the moment. Facebook may be ruling the roost when it comes to its total registered member base, but it's the micro-blogging platform that seems to be getting all the headlines and the celebrity attention of late. Although Twitter is essentially a platform which allow users to share nuggets of information that don't exceed 140 characters, the service wouldn't be anywhere near as popular without the ability to upload and share media such as photos and videos.
Apple is clearly cracking the productivity whip in their iOS team offices and have wasted no time at all in producing and pushing out an update to their mobile operating system, taking the latest version to 5.1.1. While the latest release might offer some additional features, standard bug fixes and security patches, it also serves to keep the jailbreak development teams on their toes by forcing them to push an update where appropriate for their tools.
Last week, we told you of Microsoft's plan to release its Xbox 360 console bundled with a Kinect sensor for $99, with a paying subscription model charging $14.99 a month and offering users Xbox LIVE Gold Membership for the duration of the 24 month contract.
OS X has long been regarded by Apple as the pinnacle of safe computing, while consumers have also been under the impression that by using a Mac, you're almost certainly protected from the bugs, malware and security leaks plaguing PC users.
So then, that Apple TV's pretty cool right? Right, but you know what's really cool? An imaginary television that may or may not be in the works from a company that refuses to pursue the home entertainment line of products that it already makes.
Apple is not renowned for lowering prices of its products - no matter how many times consumers cry out for MacBooks and iPads to suit the more economical budget. But in order to ramp up pressure on the flagging ultrabook market, the company could release a slightly cheaper MacBook Air in a couple of months' time.
With its thick veil of secrecy and unique approach to every product it creates, the fascination surrounding Apple is unmatched in the consumer electronics industry, and whether it's the latest iPhone or the memoirs of the late Steve Jobs, a large amount of interest always encircles the Cupertino company.
