Apple releases iOS 6.1.1 for iPhone 4S

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Apple today has released iOS 6.1.1 for the iPhone 4S. This is a maintenance release intended to fix an issue plaguing 3G users in Europe. The update is available OTA (or via direct download) and can be accessed through Settings > Software Update. It is believed to fix an issue that could impact … [Read more...]

How to setup shared Photo Stream on iPhone and iPad

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If you are someone who shares photos from your iPhone or iPad with friends and family often, then you should rejoice at the introduction of Shared Photo Streams in iOS 6. Before Photo Stream, most people would use iMessage, SMS or attach photos to an email. Apple realized this was a terribly … [Read more...]

Gmail App for iOS Updated To 2.0, Brings All New Look

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Google today introduced a major update to their Gmail app. Version 2.0 of Gmail is now available as a free download in the App Store and brings with it an entirely new look. In addition to the makeover, it promises to provide a host improvements including profile pictures in message and numerous new … [Read more...]

Google Maps App for iPhone Nearing Completion

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Google is reportedly in the final stages of testing a new Maps application for the iPhone, with a App Store submission in the not so distant future. The fallout over the change from Google powered to Apple powered Maps in iOS 6 was significant enough that Apple issued a public apology, pledging to … [Read more...]

Best Free Apps for iPad mini and new iPad

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You’ve just finished up setting up your iPad mini or new iPad, so now it’s time to take advantage of the over 250,000 iPad apps available in the App Store. If you are new to iOS, then you’ll be pleased to know that free doesn’t necessarily mean of lesser quality. Here’s our list of the … [Read more...]

How Apple’s iOS Updates Are Just Killing The Competition

Earlier this summer, Apple introduced the forthcoming release of the next major update to iOS. Just yesterday, iOS 6 was released to the masses or at least those with an iPhone 3GS or greater. The yearly updates offer hundreds of new features. Not all features make it to older, legacy devices. As … [Read more...]

How to manage storage on iPad and iPhone

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Let’s face it, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB of hard drive space in today’s high definition, media rich, digital world is not a lot of space at all.  Because these three denominations are all the hard drive space Apple’s offering today, it's a constant struggle to maximize the use of your storage. Let … [Read more...]

Let’s Go Camping: 5 Free Must Have Camping Apps for iPhone

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Let’s face it, roughing it isn’t exactly the same with an iPhone. That doesn’t mean you can’t still put a tent up in the woods and hangout with the Angry Birds bunch.  Even better, the iPhone can provide you with some new-age tools for your camping trip.  Read on to see our 5 free must … [Read more...]

How to use FaceTime on iPad, iPhone or Mac

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There have been many of services that allow you to video chat, including the popular Skype, but none have been as easy and fun to use as Apple's FaceTime. You can make video calls to anyone with a compatible iOS or Mac. Here’s how to use FaceTime on iPad, iPhone or Mac, along with everything you … [Read more...]

Apple Responds To Concerns Over SMS Spoofing

Earlier this week, we heard from jailbreak developer Pod2G who pointed out an SMS security flaw in iOS, one that has existed since iOS did SMS. The developer has found the flaw in the latest iOS 6 beta, so we’ve yet to see any software related response to the issue. Apple has responded to the … [Read more...]