Apple has unexpectedly released new builds of OS X Lion 10.7.2, the iCloud add-on for OS X Lion and iPhoto 9.2, which are now all available to registered Apple developers. Similarly to previous builds, the single goal of these seeds is to allow developers to test out iCloud ahead of its official release.
Over the last few weeks, it has become clear that Apple has already begun working on a new iPad, presumably to succeed the 6-month-old iPad 2. According to a report, the company's suppliers will begin assembling it in small quantities, presumably for testing purposes: all of them, except Samsung.
It seems a lot of the tweaks currently being developed through the Cydia Store make use of gestures. This works in the favor of everyday users, as in general, such tweaks help make the iDevice more productive to use, whilst adding a touch of sophistication.
If you're a fan of classic games, then this announcement is definitely meant for you; SEGA has just announced that its longtime favorite title, Sonic CD, will be making its way to all major consoles and smartphone platforms, ranging from the PlayStation 3 to the Xbox 360 to Windows Phone 7, Android and iOS.
Those familiar with the iOS jailbreaking world are probably aware of Nicholas Allegra, commonly known as Comex, the author of the incredibly popular jailbreaking tool JailbreakMe. Now, he revealed in a tweet that he will be working as an internee at the company whose devices he loves hacking; Apple!
A few days ago, more rumors of a lower-end iPhone 4 to be sold along with the upcoming iPhone 5 emerged, perhaps to replace the aging iPhone 3GS. While not much is known about the future handset, parts of the casing have leaked that suggest that the iPhone 4S, as it's known as, will indeed be very similar to the iPhone 4 despite a few minor changes.
Due to Android’s relatively open nature, its users have what’s called the freedom of choice, something which, well, iOS fans do enjoy but to a lesser extent. Because of this, there are many alternatives available to pre-installed apps. One such pre-installed app which has way too many alternatives (which is a good thing) is the stock Browser; there are over a dozen alternate browsers out there for Android enthusiasts to try.
Considering it was created in the image of an iPod, you would have thought that the iPhone series would have the iPod feature down to a tee. That hasn't turned out to be the case, with many users unimpressed with the music functions on a device which were derived from the world's most iconic portable music player.
Remember the video we talked about which showed an older version of Android running on HP’s now-discontinued TouchPad tablet? Well, it has been proved to be real as owner of the Android TouchPad (or DroidPad? OK, no) has dumped /system and uploaded it to the internet for those who crave for it.
Yesterday, both investors and the Apple community was taken by shock when Steve Jobs unexpectedly announced that he would be stepping down from Apple after 14 straight years as CEO. Tim Cook, who was previously the company's Chief Operating Officer, took his place. His first order of business? Send all Apple employees an email promising not to change Apple's current philosophy.
