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iWork for iCloud beta available to developers

In the past few moments, the iWork for iCloud beta has gone online, which means that the new system is now available for developers. iWork for iCloud brings Apple’s brilliant iWork software to the web. Pages, Numbers and Keynote will not only be available across iOS and Mac, but also on the web, allowing users to edit their documents, presentations and…

Finally! iOS 7 allows zooming during video capture

For a few years now we’ve been able to zoom in and out while taking still images on our iPhones by pinching to zoom. But, for some, the frustration has been that the same feature was never available while recording video. Thankfully, Apple has noticed, and built it in to iOS 7. To use it, simply swipe across to the video capture option in the camera app,…

Apple unveiling an entirely different type of Mac… [Spoof]

WWDC 2013′s opening keynote is now almost a distant memory. The conference is drawing to a close, and we’ve had plenty of time to reflect on what Apple’s executives announced. So, now that most of the serious stuff is out the way, I guess there’s time for the end-of-conference joke, right? One YouTube channel decided it was definitely time recreate…

Official ‘Man of Steel’ game for iPhone/iPad lands on the App Store, and it’s not ‘freemium’

In this day and age, ‘freemium’ apps are becoming the norm, but thankfully, one blockbuster movie’s official mobile game is bucking that trend. ‘Man of Steel’ has landed on the App Store and reassuringly comes with an up-front price tag of $2.99 (iPhone/iPod version) or $4.99 for the HD iPad version. Sadly, there are still in-app purchases. Which…

Cool iOS 7 feature: Redeem iTunes Gift Cards using your camera

An awesome feature – also available on Mac since iTunes 11 launched – has made its way to iOS 7. If you purchase a iTunes Gift Card, instead of redeeming it by typing in the long collection of random numbers and letters, you can now use your iPhone’s camera to scan the code. To use it in iOS 7 you open up the App Store app, hit Redeem and you’ll the…

Yet more crazy rumors: iPhone 5S to be available in gold and ‘budget iPhone’ colors inspired by Apple’s Bumper

It’s hard to know exactly where to start with this next rumor, or set of rumors. But they all come from one source: Macotakara. The Japanese Apple blog has something of a patchy reputation when it comes to accurately predicting Cupertino’s next moves. Its ‘reliable’ sources haven’t exactly got a spotless record. Today, the blog is back with some new…

iOS 7 Preview: Mail [VID]

We’re continuing our iOS 7 in-depth preview series over the next few days. So far, Jake and Matt overviewed the Messages, Camera, Weather and Safari apps. It’s fair to say that most apps have had more than just a new lick of paint. Apple has also introduced a lot of new gestures to swipe between layers as well as flattening everything out. The design…

iOS 7 Preview: Camera & Photos [VID]

Both the Camera and Photos applications got a few pretty significant updates in iOS 7. Aesthetically, both apps got major overhauls. The Camera app how features a cool new swipe interface for changing between modes: Video, Photo, Square, and Pano. Apple also added a bunch of cool live photo effects to add a touch of flare to your pictures. Speaking of…

Video: Apple’s apps can be used to change lives

The video above posted by Apple is a video used to show that apps built for the company’s platforms can be used for much more than just playing games or checking news on your iPhone. The over 9-minute video uses real life examples of how apps on iPads and iPhones, such as SkyScape, can be used to improve lives throughout many fields, including the…

iOS 7 design will most likely change for final release

During the unveiling of iOS 7 at Apple’s WWDC, there were many mixed reviews about the look of the new operating system that will power iDevices. While many were positive, including most of the Today’s iPhone crew, many others pointed out that there were many inconsistencies in things such as app logos. For example, the Safari icon fades from light to…

Angry Birds Go! teased by Rovio

Rovio seems to have something new up its sleeves, and it decided now was the time to release a teaser site for what looks to be a new game that will be named “Angry Birds Go!” The new game looks to be a racing game, as when you go to the site you are greeted with “Ready, Set, Go!” before seeing what is presumably a “Angry Bird” speeding down what looks to…