Tag: apple

iOS 7.1 has been released to the public

Apple has released iOS 7.1 to the public and it is available through iTunes or OTA. The new iOS 7.1 software update features a number of major changes including new user interface elements, bug fixes and mostly, several big complaints iPhone and iPad users have had since iOS 7 was first released last September.

iOS 7.1 is available for  iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini, iPad (third and fourth generations), iPad 2, and iPad touch (fifth generation).

Get it now and leave your thoughts and impressions in the comments!

iTunes Festival channel shows up on Apple TV ahead of SXSW concerts

As seen on 9to5mac,  Apple has added an iTunes Festival channel to the Apple TV so that users can live stream concerts. The Apple TV application highlights the different concerts that will take place at the festival, as well as some notable artist. These artist include Kendrick Lamar, Willie Nelson, Coldplay, Soundgarden, Imagine Gardens, Keith Urban, and Pitbull. This will be Apples first iTunes Festival here in the United States.

Images by https://twitter.com/DJJenkins/status/442514336544608256

HP releases iPad Mini lookalike

I’m not sure if HP is asking Apple to sue them but with this new release I doubt Apple will look past this. HP’s new tablet called the HP 8, looks identically like the iPad mini. It even looks to have the same 7.85-inch IPS 1024×768 display.

It has a reasonable price, sitting at $170. The tablet as an Allwinner quad-core ARM chip, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, a microSD slot (supporting up to 32GB cards) and running Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It also has a 3,800mAh battery that promises up to seven hours of use.

Sound appealing yet?

Fashionable Smartwatch Concept

The smartwatch era is having a rather rough start with bulky designs and what I call a very “un-fashionable” look. Samsung’s first Galaxy Gear was a disappointment to me with the huge camera sitting on the strap. Their gear fit was a major step up but nothing to really throw my money at. What I and many other people want is something that doesn’t compromise design for performance. Gábor Balogh’s concept design for a smartwatch probably answers hours prayers.

The concept is simple, a round watch with a large screen that has plenty of room for  notifications, health applications, music playback and more. Its a very unique and attractive design. Check out more images below.