Tag Archives: Update

Beta software update brings iTunes Radio to Apple TV

During Apple’s iTunes Radio announcement during WWDC, the company revealed that the new streaming music service and Pandora competitor would be coming to Apple TV via a software update soon. For users of the device, we have good news: the beta is now out, and the software brings the streaming service as well as a new Conference Room Display mode, which…

Mailbox for iPad update adds portrait orientation

Mailbox, the massively popular email client for iOS, updated its iPad application today. Along with the usual sprinkling of bug fixes, the app also now supports portrait orientation. This is great news for customers who prefer to read and/or type in portrait mode. Another group of people who will definitely benefit from this update is the wealth of…

Shazam includes new “Pulse” feature in update

For music lovers, Shazam is one of the must-have apps. The app is famous for being able to listen to a song through the microphone of your device and telling you what song it is, the artist, and where you can buy it. Today, the company behind the popular app has given it an update, with some small updates, and a new “Pulse” feature. In addition to…

iOS 7 Preview: Hidden Features [VID]

iOS 7 brings hundreds of improvements to our iOS devices, so it’s no surprise that Apple wasn’t able to preview all of them at WWDC. Don’t worry, though – one of the best things about using beta software is digging through every corner of the operating system to find those features that haven’t been publicized. Everybody and their grandmother has been…

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…

Flipboard update allows users to collaborate to create magazines

In an effort to increase customer interactivity, Filpboard has announced an update to its iOS and Android applications that allows users to actually collaborate together to create their own magazines. You can now invite people to contribute to a magazine, who can then submit articles, pages, or stories to the collaborative mag through the mobile Flipboard…

iOS 7: Siri ditches Google for Bing

With its announce of iOS 7 yesterday, Apple announced a totally redesigned and revamped Siri. Not only does Siri now conform to the beautiful and minimalistic style of iOS 7, it also has some brand new features. Siri is able to take direct instructions and questions, such as brightness control and Bluetooth radios. Siri now also features integration with…

iOS 7 first looks & hands on [VID]

I’ve only had the pleasure of using iOS 7 for a few hours now, but I must admit that I’m impressed. The redesign really extends to every level of the operating system – from the smallest detail (like the live clock icon) to the biggest changes (Control Center), everything feels complete, well thought out, and totally uniform. It’s still “iPhone” enough…

WWDC 2013 roundup: iOS 7, OS X Mavericks, new Macs, & more! [VID]

Apple announced a ton of great things at this year’s WWDC keynote address. Our favorite fruit company started off strong by debuting updated MacBook Air models that boast 40% faster graphics and a crazy boost in battery life (9 hours for the 11-inch model and 12 hours for the 13-inch model). The ultra portable laptops are powered by Intel’s 4th-gen…