The iPhone and iPod touch range of devices are pretty much straight-forward to setup and are easy to get around with. iOS is extremely intuitive, making it relatively simple for even new users to figure out what's going on and how things work. For those who like a little more information or want to know the intricacies or power-features of the device, Apple always publishes a free of charge user guide through the iBooksstore, with the iPod touch version just receiving an update to cover the new fifth-generation iPod touch.
After the iPhone 5, the next Apple product expected to be released is a smaller iPad that will compete with the likes of the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD; we’ve been hearing rumors and reports about the illusive device for a long time now and they appear to be getting stronger and stronger. Today, we’ve come across another report related to the manufacturing of the iPad Mini. Check it out after the jump.
We're getting mightily close to the purported launch bracket of the rumored "iPad Mini," and although Apple has been familiarly tight-lipped about everything, the tech world seems dead-set on what the Cupertino has up its sleeve. So confident, in fact, that a mock-up of the device has been doing the rounds for some time, and even though we've seen shots of it on numerous occasions, Chinese tech blog Wretch.cc has delivered some close-up shots.
Apple introduced a completely overhauled connector in the iPhone 5 called Lightning. The decision isn’t too popular with people who own lots of accessories like speakers, car chargers, docks etc. which were made for the older 30-pin connector. Apple does have a Lightning to 30-pin adapter on sale separately for such people. Now, we’ve received news that these adapters are being shipped out to people who ordered them earlier. Check out the details after the jump.
Sources of MacRumors cite a tip from a developer in suggesting the next-generation iPad could be packing in Apple's new dual-core A6 processor, or a variation of that chip. The developer is said to have spotted signs of an "iPad3,6" device showing up in his app analytics - a model previously unknown. The device, which, taking into consideration the name, we'll presume to be an iPad, targets the new ARMv7s architecture used within the A6 SoC Apple has just showcased as powering the iPhone 5.
Apple today led the tributes as the world remembered Steve Jobs on the first anniversary of his passing away, and if you want to stake a claim to a truly unique piece of Jobs memorabilia, then you might be interested in the creation of MacBook modding firm Unfold.
With millions of units flying off the shelves and plenty of back orders still waiting to be fulfilled; it is safe to say that Apple's new iPhone 5 has made a rather impressive start to its life in the real world, but that doesn't mean that every iPhone 5 owner is a happy camper. Any seasoned iPhone owner will remember when every iPhone box was packed with a white slab docking stand to safely and comfortably keep the phone upright while charging or syncing, but it seems that those days are long gone.
The fifth-generation iPod touch was announced alongside the iPhone 5 at the September 12th media event in San Francisco, but while Tim Cook proudly proclaimed that the new smartphone would begin shipping just over a week later, there was no such news about the rather colorful new iPod touch range. Rather than lavish us with all of the necessary launch details for the new iPod touch, Apple deemed it acceptable to give a vague October deadline instead of a proper date.
Apple’s very own Maps app which comes as a part of iOS 6 has been under fire for quite a while, but the decision to build their own vector-based mapping system definitely has some distinct advantages for iOS users. By using vector graphics to form the map imagery, Apple is able to hold a fairly large area of territory in memory that can be extremely beneficial to those using turn-by-turn navigation in areas where cellular connectivity is poor.
Invitations for a special iPad Mini event are expected to be handed out on the 10th of this month, with the official launch coming as soon as the 17th according to some reports, and as tends to be the case in the run-up to a new Apple product, the new snippets of information are coming through on a daily basis.
