iOS

iOS 5.1 IPSW for iPhone and iPad May Drop March 9, Code Indicates – Softpedia

A discovery in iOS 5.1 betas indicates that Apple may roll out the final version of the software on March 9th, which falls on a Friday. Rumors say the iPad 3 should launch around that time as well. A total … Continue reading

Downloads of ‘Jetpack Joyride’ top 13 million – USA Today

The addictive Apple iOS title Jetpack Joyride has topped 13 million downloads since launching last fall, says developers Halfbrick. The game — created by the same studio that worked on the equally popular Fruit Ninja– features hero Barry Steakfries as … Continue reading

Apple doesn’t enforce its own Address Book policy – ZDNet

Summary: Developers get free access to your iOS address book because Apple turns a blind eye to it and doesn’t enforce its own TOS. Kik Messenger did it. Dragon Dictation did it. Path did it. Why? Because Apple turns a … Continue reading

Apple exploring 3D frame-of-reference iOS interface based on eye, light location – Apple Insider

Apple has shown interest in creating a unique user interface for iOS, allowing new features like dynamic shadows based on the angle of light hitting an iPhone screen. Apple’s concept was revealed this week in a new patent application discovered … Continue reading

Apple iPad 3 due first week of March: report – YAHOO!

Adding credence to the early March announcement, CNet reports that an updated version of iOS 5 (v. 5.1) will arrive on March 9, which would line up nicely with the iPad 3 announcement. Apple has, of course, declined to comment … Continue reading

Apple’s Failure Lets Developers Steal Your Address Book – Gizmodo Australia

There are two major questions to ask about this behaviour: First, why does Apple allow iOS apps to access a user’s entire address book, at any time, without permission? Even Android requires that apps ask for explicit permission to access … Continue reading

iOS 5.1 update could start rolling out from March 9 – MSN India

According to the profiles sent out by Apple to the carriers, the iOS 5.1 update will begin rolling out from March 9 iOS updates do not happen frequently and that is my only gripe with the OS, but we all … Continue reading

Apple will reportedly unveil iPad 3 in early March – CNET News

Revised Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 cleared for sale in Germany Apple’s iOS 5.1 update rumored to launch March 9 A quad-core iPad 3? Not so fast Plenty of new phones could land in Barcelona But the company faces even more … Continue reading

Fix home button delays on iOS devices – CNet

The home button on Apple’s iOS devices not only brings you to the home screen to see your apps, but is also used to bring up the multitasking menu and wake the device from sleep, which makes it one of … Continue reading

Apple’s iOS 5.1 update rumored to launch March 9 – CNET News

Apple’s been mum lately about iOS 5.1, but new rumors suggest the update could launch on March 9. Digging into profiles sent by Apple to various iPhone carriers, blog site YourDailyMac found a pointer to 09Mar2012 in one of the … Continue reading