We’ve previously seen prototype iPhones and iPads from 2006 and earlier which show some of the many iterations the class-dominating smartphone and tablet went through before being finalized. Now, as the Apple vs. Samsung lawsuit continues to heat up even more, more and more classified design documents are making their way online for us to feast our eyes on.
Given all of the rumors surrounding the alleged mini-iPad as of late, on top of the recent leak which shows what the next-generation iPhone may look like if alleged components prove to be true, everyone's obviously anticipating some exciting news regarding the company's mobile lineup this fall. iMore is hearing from sources close to Apple that they're planning to announce the next-generation iPhone - and highly anticipated "iPad Mini" on September 12th, with the iPhone being available for purchase come September 21st. That's just 9 days from the announcement date of the device (take note, Microsoft.)
While Mobile Safari offers an experience that is sure to satisfy majority of the iOS-using population, it lacks certain features. To fill this gap, there are dozens of third-party browsers available in the App Store. In this post, we’ll be covering the five of the very best Mobile Safari alternatives. Check them out after the jump.
With just a few short months left until we expect the next iPhone to be announced, ready for an expectant public to drool over. We go through this around the same time every year, but we are right bang in the middle of a time we like to call 'silly season,' when any and all rumor has just as much chance of being absolutely true as it does being completely made up!
Google have already proved that they are onto a winner with their iOS version of the popular Chrome web browser. Immediately after release the application was downloaded so many times it forced its way to the top of the paid app charts and has hovered around that spot ever since, picking up a large number of positive reviews on the way. The simplicity of the browsers user interface mixed together with the ease of use and built-in user gestures makes it an extremely positive experience for users.
A new game has been released for the iPad and iPhone that ties right into the upcoming Total Recall movie remake. Set around the storyline you may be well versed in, the game weighs in at over 150MB and is available to download now.
The Olympic Games, held in London, England this year, will certainly be the highlight of the sporting calendar. Despite Wimbledon, EURO 2012 and many other big sporting events currently in full flow, none will quite live up to the glorious, diverse, and immensely entertaining Olympics. Living in London, the media has talked about little else over the past year, and as exciting as it is for us on a national level, most of the world will - in one event or another - be tuned in to a chunk of the coverage.
In keeping with the recent trend of user-experience and thanks to some minimalistic and beautiful weather apps, it is quite fitting that MinimalWeather has come into the public eye recently thanks to the power of the Twitter micro-blogging platform. Gone are the days of the overloaded mobile interface which brought stacks of information and text to read. Long live the minimalistic approach to mobile user interface design.
Sharing images with friends after a social event can be a real pain, especially since there are always those shots you want, but somebody else took, or vice versa. Nagging somebody to upload certain photos to Facebook or send them via email is a bit of a hassle, and in an age where our devices can do quite a lot already, sharing images should not be as time-consuming as it often becomes.
Throughout the constant back and forth legal bickering between Apple and Samsung lately, some interesting, formerly confidential tidbits have leaked out giving us a glimpse at some early internal iPhone prototypes. TheVerge spotted a few of them after scouring through various documents, and they're actually rather interesting. One interesting concept in particular draws a hefty deal of inspiration from one of Sony's designs, and Samsung plans to bring it up to basically tell the court that Apple, with all of their accusations, aren't holy angels in the situation either.

