Category: Apple

Scout By TeleNav #1 Navigation Application In Apple App Store

Mar. 19 Apple, Featured, GPS-Navigation, iPhone / iPad / iOS no comments

Scout

Scout, the turn-by-turn navigation solution from TeleNav has landed in the #1 spot in the Navigation Category in the Apple App Store. Also, as we speak right now is climbing it’s way up the charts in “Top” free applications sitting at the #4 spot.

If you’re an iPhone user and unaware of Scout, here’s the chance to get familiar. The free version of Scout provides voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation along with personalized GPS navigation that gives you information that is needed in a fewer clicks.

Scout also comes with:

  • My Dashboard – Get home faster with personalized commute times
  • My Places – Save and share the places you love
  • My Search – Find it faster as Scout learns your friends, favorites and recent places
  • My ETA – Let your family and friends know when you’re going to get there by sharing your ETA
  • Traffic – Avoid traffic without distractions
  • Nearby – Discover things to do near you, including restaurants, food, cheap gas, music and movies with one tap. Discover and plan ahead online at www.scout.me and sync your favorites between the website and the app.

Now stop playing around with other navigation applications and download Scout for iPhone now. You can follow this link to download the app. Scout is also available on Android!

BlackBerry Secure Work Space For Android And iOS

Mar. 14 Android, Apple, BlackBerry, Featured no comments

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BlackBerry is opening their doors to Android and iOS with a security solution for both work and personal data on mobile devices, BlackBerry’s Secure Work Space. Managed by BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES 10) users will have a solution for third-party platforms. These solutions will provided secured client applications for e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, memos, secure browsing and document editing.

An update for BES 10 will extend BlackBerry security capabilities for data-at-rest and data-in-transit. It will also, provide separation between your work and personal data on your device.

“With BlackBerry Balance technology, we offer the industry’s only true compromise-free separation of work and personal data and applications,” said David J Smith, EVP, Enterprise Mobile Computing. “With Secure Work Space for iOS and Android devices, we’re extending as many of these features as possible to other platforms, critical in today’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) world. BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 offers administrators a single, intuitive platform enabling them to effectively and securely manage a variety of devices while protecting their corporate assets and at the same time providing employees the flexibility they desire.”

Secure Work Space is a solution that enables customers to save considerable effort and expense, as they would no longer have to configure and manage expensive VPN solutions.

BlackBerry feels they offer a very “secure and reliable solution” with their Secure Work Space and that it’s a “clear choice for enterprises and governments” to support BYOD policies.

Beta testing for Secure Work Space is already in testing and official availability will be offered by the end of the second quarter. More details we will made available at the BlackBerry Live conference in May.

 

Quick Review: LifeProof iPhone Fre and iPad Nuud

Mar. 12 Accessories, Apple, Featured, Reviews no comments

Lifeproof freLifeProof has been in the case game for a few years now. They advertise their cases as being water, dirt, snow, and shock proof. I caught up with the folks at LifeProof at CES this year and took a look at what they had to offer now. They graciously sent me some review samples to put through the paces. This review has been a long time coming, but I wanted to be fair and honest with it, so I used both cases for over a month before deciding to jot down my thoughts. Well, here it goes…

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iPhone 5S Could Arrive In August

Mar. 06 Apple, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Leaks/ Rumors no comments

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When it comes to Apple releasing new devices the company is usually on point with sticking to their production cycle. According to rumors Apple is looking to release the iPhone 5S this summer, in the August time frame.

With the iPhone 5S it’s said to have the same design as the iPhone 5, but with a better processor and improved camera. That isn’t shocking considering Apple’s history of S devices.

There is also talk about an April launch for the next generation iPads. There hasn’t been much talk about either the iPad 5 or iPad Mini 2, other than back panel leaks.

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14 Million iOS 6 Devices Have Been Jailbroken

Mar. 04 Apple, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Jaibreak iOS Comments Off

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It’s been a month since the iOS 6 jailbreak was released and within that time 14 million iOS devices have been reported running the Evasi0n jailbreak. A total of 23 million iOS devices running all versions of jailbreaks have accessed Cydia in the past month.

Jay Freeman, who goes by @Saurik on Twitter is the guy who runs the Cydia App Store confirmed these numbers in a series of tweets.

We reported last week that Apple is about to push an iOS update to version 6.1.3 and will stop signing code for 6.1.2. If you haven’t upgraded to version 6.1.2 and wait to keep your jailbreak now is the time to do it. I don’t anticipate another untethered jailbreak until the major iOS update drops later this year.

 

Hop Back Into Time With The TimeHop App

Mar. 04 Apple, Applications, iPhone / iPad / iOS Comments Off

Timehop

What if there was a way you could look at old pictures, Facebook posts, tweets, and places you’ve been to all in one app?

Timehop for iPhone allows you to just do that. With Timehop you’re able to look back at what you were doing on todays date going back as far as your online history allows. The app pulls data from Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Instagram and Flickr.

Timehop Social Networking

Timehop is very easy to use, you just connect to social networks you use and the app does the rest from there. For example, if you posted a year ago today to your Facebook and tweeted a picture, Timehop will pull your post and tweets of just that day for you to see.

If you want to share what you did years ago you’re able to do that too. You can share via SMS, email, Twitter or Facebook. You can even post it to Timehop so your Timehop friends can enjoy the memories.

To see what your friends have shared you tap on the icon that resembles two people and that will take you to your friends feed. There you can like or comment on their shared posts.

Timehop Image

When it comes to using Twitter, if you tweet heavily you’ll need to take some extra steps for in order for Timehop to be able to grab all your tweets from pervious years. You can follow this link to see how to do it.

As a user of Timehop, it’s interesting to see what you have done in years past, pictures I have taken and even places I’ve been. The app has pretty much become a part of my morning ritual. Wake up, check my emails / messages and brush my teeth while looking over Timehop.

Timehop is only available for iOS, but if you don’t have an iPhone you can head to their website and give it a try via email. To download Timehop just follow this link, to give it a whirl. To access via email go to www.timehop.com.

Apple iOS 6 Jailbreak Window Is Closing

Feb. 27 Apple, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Jaibreak iOS 1 comment

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Apple will soon be releasing iOS 6.1.3 which once again will prevent the ability to jailbrak your iOS device. If you have been putting off upgrading to 6.1.2, we are moving into the last days of being able to do so before Apple closes this window of opportunity. Unlike jailbreaks of the past you are not able to install an older OS version once a new version is released. This means that once 6.1.3 is released if you ever have to do a restore you will go back to being un-jailbroken and will stay that way until a new jailbreak method is discovered.

You can download the latest jailbreak that covers all current iOS 6 versions via this link..

 

Facebook Update For iPhone Allows Free Phone Calls In U.S. And Canada

Feb. 22 Apple, Applications, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS Comments Off

Facebook Calls

Facebook for iPhone received an update today that added the features from the standalone Facebook messenger app. If you have a U.S. or Canada based Facebook account you can make free phone calls to your Facebook friends from the message screen. In addition a new button design allows for easier liking, commenting and sharing posts in the news feed.

Facebook Button

To make a Facebook call, simply tap on a friends name in the chat menu, tap the information button and another screen will appear allowing you the option to make a call if the other party is available

 

iPhone 5 Top In Device Sales

Feb. 20 Apple, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Samsung Comments Off

Strategy Analytics

Apple’s iPhone 5 is the world’s best selling smartphone model according to Strategy Analytics. They reported that Apple shipped an estimated 27.4 million units which represents a 13% share of all smartphones. This surpassed Samsung’s Galaxy S III which shipped 15.4 million units.

Apple was also able to outsell the Galaxy S III with the iPhone 4S shipping 17.4 million units. Taking 8% smartphone shares globally.

The iPhone was able to account for 1 in every 5 smartphones sold which is remarkable for its premium price and shear numbers of low cost competitors.

The Galaxy S III series peaked and is now on the decline with sales. We should see Samsung announcing the Galaxy S I’V very soon.

 

Image Of Apple’s A7 Processor Leaked

Feb. 18 Apple, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Leaks, Leaks/ Rumors Comments Off

Apple A7 Processor

We know Apple is always working on multiple new devices. Right now, it is most likely the iPhone 5S if they follow their normal release cycle. With rumors running crazy about the next iPhone we are of course now seeing “leaked” images. Above is a leaked picture of what’s said to be the iPhone’s new A7 processor.

I the image you can see the motherboard of the next iPhone and it does seem similar to the current iPhone 5 in size. You can see that in the image below provided by iFixit.com.

iFixit iPhone 5 Motherboard

Rumored specifications on the iPhone 5S:

  • 4-inch display
  • A7 quad-core CPU (clocked at 1.2 GHz)
  • PowerVR SGX554MP4 CPU (same as iPad 4)
  • iOS 7
  • 2 GB of RAM

Just like any other rumor or leaked picture that surface; we’ll have to wait to see if the information stands correct. Until then you have what’s said to be Apple’s A7 processor to hold you over.

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Apple Airs Two New iPad Ads

Feb. 18 Apple, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Tablets, Video Comments Off

Apple Ad

Apple has two new iPad ads for both the iPad and iPad Mini. The ads are named “Together” and “Alive”. In both ads there is music playing in the background with a series of words flashing and different apps explaining the words.

The ads are little different from other Apple ads, but like Tim Cook said, “We wouldn’t do anything we consider a great product” and with Apple’s new ads they let the product do the talking. We are just happy they haven’t brought back those “Genius” ads.

Easily Bypass iPhone Security

Feb. 14 Apple, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS Comments Off

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If you are using an iPhone running iOS 6.1, be warned, your passcode can be easily bypassed. As of right now there is no way to secure your device. A similar hack existed in iOS 4.1 and it took Apple nearly a month to issue a fix. This hack also requires the dialing of an emergency number and an immediate hangup which is illegal.

Keep in mind this hack requires physical access to your phone and someone with good timing.

You can see more about this hack via this link from Jailbreak Nation.