There can be no denying that the new mapping app that ships as part of iOS 6 is one of the most talked about inclusions in the sixth iteration of Apple's mobile operating system. But not all features of the new Maps app are available for all the iOS 6 running devices.
Although the iPhone 5 is, generally speaking, a very solid device which has sold in record numbers, that's not to say the launch and subsequent release of Apple's sixth flagship smartphone hasn't been without its flaws.
The guys over at Rovio have been hard at work producing something that they feel is up to the same standard as their Angry Birds phenomenon, and although we have known for quite some time that the game would give the gorgeous green piggies a chance to take the limelight, we are now seeing the official screenshots of the Bad Piggies game as it starts to hit supporting mobile app stores. It must be extremely difficult to produce a game that follows on from the phenomenal worldwide successes of the Angry Bird series, but Rovio is hoping that mobile gamers are ready to see some pigs fly.
If you thought that the iPhone 5 was fast with its 1.02GHz dual-core A6 chip, wait till you hear this! According to the very latest reports, the processor has a much higher clock speed (than previously reported) that further pushes it ahead in benchmarks.
What a contrast. While Apple's new smartphone, the iPhone 5, is reported on as the best thing since sliced bread, its accompanying software, iOS 6, cannot buy a positive review. Then again, whenever a new device and software arrive at the same time, the combination seems to jinx Apple, and this year's simultaneous release has had its usual dose of controversy.
One of the great things about mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad is that they allow professionals to conduct their day-to-day business from pretty much anywhere that has a data connection. That comes as a great help for those who are constantly on the move and are unable to whip out a notebook to access mails or other work related documents. That is partly one of the reason why iOS and OS X productivity apps are so popular, with DocuSign Ink being one of the current hits on the App Store.
There's little doubt the new Lightning dock connector for iOS devices is a step in the right direction. It's much more compact than its 30-pin predecessor, which saves room within the device for more pressing hardware like the new A6 processor, and also, it's reversible, meaning no more irritating jams and unnecessary damage when attempting to plug in the wrong way.
For a while it looked liked Facebook's new commitment to mobile strategy had come to a rather abrupt end after updating their own iOS mobile app into a true native experience. It isn't really a secret that the world's largest social network is also now the proud owner of what is possibly the world's most popular image sharing app, Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg's company acquired Instagram in a cash plus stock deal, and although the takeover resulted in a rather large update with some great new features, users have been left behind for iPhone 5 support.
If you like your football (or soccer, for those residing in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia et al), then it’s likely that you’ve played Electronic Arts' FIFA titles on a number of occasions. Now favored by the majority as the simulator of choice on most platforms, EA has really upped the ante over the past five or so years, and although Pro Evolution Soccer (or PES) used to be a fierce competitor to FIFA, it has slipped off the radar thanks to the sheer brilliance of one of EA's flagship titles.
From its internal hardware, software to its design, and camera, we’ve covered just about every possible aspect of the iPhone 5 here at Redmond Pie. One aspect that hasn’t been covered in more technical detail is its display. We know that it’s 4-inch tall, has a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, a resolution of 1136 x 640 and a corresponding pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, but we weren’t sure just how much of an improvement it is when it comes down to visual quality and fidelity, until now that is.
