Apple's decision not to opt for the Retina display with the iPad mini was met with disappointment by many, but recent reports have suggested the second generation of the downscaled slab will indeed feature a much higher resolution in line with the rest of the iDevice range. With this in mind, further images have today been sourced from a Chinese forum depicting what is said to represent the rear shell of an iPad mini featuring a high-density display.
Apple has just seeded the second beta of iOS 6.1.3 (build 10B318) for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and is now available to download for those who are enrolled in Apple’s iOS dev program.
Not too long ago, Apple released iOS 6.1 to the public, yet this one was plagued with issues ranging from a lock screen exploit to numerous connectivity problems affecting Microsoft Exchange users. While the recently released iOS 6.1.1 update for the iPhone 4S, which Apple rushed quickly, addressed the critical connectivity issue which stopped many business users from upgrading, this new 6.1.2 release fixes many other small problems that were still left.
In this Digital Age, it has been argued that we think less, and instead rely on the technology too often. While this may sometimes be true, with people reaching for the sat-nav for every menial journey rather than relying on sense of direction, there are certainly times when technology is the favorable option. A natural disaster, such as a flood or hurricane, can be - and often is - a life-changing tragedy for many, and if such a situation was to hit you and yours, would you be able to list everything you own when the insurance company comes calling? This is where the technology is a truly priceless savior, and What I Own - an app for iPad - allows you to keep a meticulous list of everything you own.
Today is, as many of you will know, the first U.S. President George Washington’s birthday, otherwise recognized Stateside as President’s Day. To mark the occasion, Electronic Arts offering big savings on all of its iOS games, with everything running at $0.99 or less. Those usually free or priced at the minimum charge will remain at the same price, but any game priced higher than the lowest threshold will drop down to the magical $0.99.
Apple has aired two brand-new TV ads pertaining to the iPad and the iPad mini. One, entitled "Alive", seeks to show just how useful the iPad is for tasks seen as beneficial to daily life, such as like education and exercise, while the other, “Together”, highlights just how much enjoyment groups of people can get through the sharing and multiplayer apps and games.
Yesterday, we learned that the highly anticipated car racing simulator Real Racing 3 would be arriving for iOS and Android at the end of the month. However, what we didn't know was that EA had plans to release it earlier for some than others, thus it comes as a great surprise to see the title pop up in the App Store of those in Australia and New Zealand.
TiltShift Photos, a universal app for iOS, allows you to neatly adjust the focus of any image you throw at it. Created by developer JP, it is absolutely free to download over at the App Store, and although it's not as feature-packed as many other photo apps, it does one thing and does it very well.
Users of Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch could be set to receive a new iOS update for their devices, with the news that the company is working on an update that it hopes will eradicate some of the issues that have cropped up with the recent iOS 6.1 release.
As any video editing enthusiast will know, Final Cut Pro X is regarded among the authority in motion picture manipulation. The app, which, is Mac-only, offers an extremely powerful toolset, but in terms of mobile options for those looking to take their work on the move, the number - and quality - of apps favors those requiring a less involved experience. ProCutX For iPad breaks the mold, offering a very rich set of tools, and although it naturally doesn't offer quite as many tools as FCPX, it links in nicely with the revered desktop app.
