Google Maps for iPhone, iPad Update Coming This Summer

Google Maps for iPhone, iPad

Google Maps will see a major update that will be available later this summer, including an iPad version. The new update will feature an improved interface. Also included is a POI search that reveals cards showing information and in some cases such as restaurants, it will include ratings. Google Maps … [Read more...]

Google Hangouts for iOS Offers Cross-platform Messaging

Google Hangouts iOS

At Google I/O today, they announced a revamp of sorts for Google Hangouts, which will now be a cross-platform messaging service available on iOS and Android. The unified chat program is free and comes one day after BlackBerry BBM was announced. The focus according to Google is on conversations with … [Read more...]

Clear App Maker Previews Analog Camera For iPhone

Analog Camera for iPhone

Realmac Software, the developers behind Clear App, are teasing a new app called Analog Camera which they say will make photography on the iPhone fun again. No release date was given, but Analog Camera for iPhone is expected to be available soon. What made Clear so successful was the simplicity and … [Read more...]

Luvvitt Cristal iPhone 5 Case Review

Luvvitt Crystal Case for iPhone 5

You love the look of your iPhone 5 and naturally, you want to show it off. While you spend a few minutes considering going without a case, you come to the realization that going naked could result in scratches, dings and other scary things happening to your iPhone. Enter the crystal case, an option … [Read more...]

BlackBerry BBM On iPhone Coming This Summer

BlackBerry BBM for iPhone

BlackBerry today announced that their BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) service would be available on iPhone and Android this summer. The instant message service has been exclusive to BlackBerry phones until now. By offering a cross-platform messaging service, one that already has ardent supporters, it … [Read more...]

8 Gorgeous Looking Weather Apps for iPhone

Best Weather apps for iPhone

The weather category has always been a bit of an odd bird, with a stark difference between minimal apps and those which provide information overload. Thankfully when browsing the iTunes Store, there are no shortage of alternatives. Choosing the best weather apps for iPhone is no easy task, given the … [Read more...]

How to backup your iTunes library

Backup your iTunes library

Regardless of which iOS device you own, central to your music experience is a well organized music library. In our continuing series, we’ll help you manage, organize and get the most from your music library. Our previous guides should have helped you clean your iTunes library by fixing artwork, … [Read more...]

How to get read receipts in iMessage

get return receipts imessage

On the iPhone, you can send messages via SMS or by using iMessage. The latter only works if you the recipient has an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac. SMS messaging requires you have a messaging plan with your carrier and in some cases, it can be a pay per message charge. Not only is it free, but … [Read more...]

Apple Supplier Boosting Workforce In Advance Of Cheaper iPhone

cheaper iPhone

According to a report from Reuters, Apple supplier Pegatron is boosting its workforce by up to 40 percent for the second half of 2013. This move comes as suppliers have told Reuters that Apple is developing a cheaper iPhone, in an effort to expand sales in international markets which have resisted … [Read more...]

5 Cool Siri Tricks You Might Not Know

Siri tricks

In Apple’s commercials, they focus on the basics of using Siri, many of which we’ve covered in our Siri how-to guides. In iOS 6, Siri learned some new tricks, allowing you to find restaurants, movies, sport scores and can even update your social status on Twitter or Facebook. The capabilities of … [Read more...]