iPad By Davis: “Instagram and Google Chrome get updated for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5” plus 14 more |
- Instagram and Google Chrome get updated for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5
- Google reportedly didn't expect Apple to ditch their maps so soon, still months away from releasing new app
- Apple reportedly comments on iPhone 5 scratches and scuffs, says they're normal
- Review – Civil War: 1863 iPad Game
- djay for iPhone, iPad now enhanced for the iPhone 5's larger display
- iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G: Ultimate DIY repair guide
- Skitch for iPad Gets Major Update: Full Evernote Integration & More
- Apple A6 processor tear down
- iPad at Work: for the Duke Men’s Basketball Team
- Deal of the Day: 51% off Seidio SURFACE Reveal Case w/ kickstand for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4!
- My iPad Tips Book Submitted to eBook Stores
- FIFA Soccer 13 lands on iPhone, iPad with online multiplayer -- at last!
- First look at Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
- iPhone 5 performance tests
- How's your battery life on iOS 6 and iPhone 5?
| Instagram and Google Chrome get updated for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:32 AM PDT
Instagram, which has over 80 million users worldwide is updated to version 3.1.0 and includes iPhone 5 support, iOS 6 support, improved password recovery procedures and a redesigned registration flow. Free Download NowGoogle Chrome's update is equally as simple; it again includes support for iPhone 5 and iOS 6 as well as a few stability and security improvements. Free Download NowThere are still many apps that need to be updated for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5's 4-inch screen but at least as every day goes by we can tick more and more off that wanted list. Which apps are you waiting for to be updated for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5? 
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| Posted: 25 Sep 2012 10:35 PM PDT
Apple has a year left on their most recent Google Maps agreement, apparently, and didn't expect Apple to remove them from iOS 6 and launch a new app anywhere near this soon. Meaning, Google was caught flat-footed and won't be ready to ship a standalone Google Maps app for the App Store for several more months. This according to a quartet of stories published today. Kevin Krolicki of Reuters scored a quote from Google Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt:
Schmidt also said Android was kicking the iPhone's butt, yet doesn't enjoy the same kind of media attention obsessively lavished on Apple. So there. Bloomberg also got a quote from Schmidt at the same Tokyo Nexus event:
Chris Ziegler of The Verge, meanwhile, says Google was caught off-guard by Apple's timing:
And Nick Wingfield and Claire Cain Miller of the New York Times says making the standalone Google Maps app will be complicated, firstly because they already have a Google Earth app and will need to figure out if they're going to consolidate it into maps, but also...
Though, frankly, if Google only figured out Apple was rolling their own mapping solution when it was announced at WWDC, they're clearly reading the wrong blogs... The moment Apple bought its first mapping company, PlaceBase back in July of 2009 alarm bells should have been going off for Google -- giant, neon alarm bells -- and they should have immediately begun a skunkworks project to have a standalone iOS app ready and waiting for just such a turn of events. Seriously, it's like watching someone wind up a punch with cartoon-like exaggeration and not even preparing to counterpunch until knuckle starts denting jaw. In any case, iOS 6 users will have to keep offering corrections to Apple's database, and those desperate to get Google Maps back onto their iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads will likely be stuck using maps.google.com for the next few months still, and that's unfortunate. 
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| Apple reportedly comments on iPhone 5 scratches and scuffs, says they're normal Posted: 25 Sep 2012 04:14 PM PDT
The new iPhone 5 has an aluminum chassis that covers the sides and back, and in the case of the black and slate model, it's anodized to be black on black. As anyone who has ever owned an aluminum-backed iPod knows, they're scratch and scruff magnets. With the iPhone, however, the combination of the polished bezel, matt back, and anodized black appears to show the wear and tear more prominently than ever. You can literally write into it with the fingernail, tilt it into the light, and see what you wrote. While some people may like the worn and torn, aged and destroyed look, those who want to keep their iPhones in mint condition, are less than thrilled by this. Apple doesn't seem overly concerned either, if this purported email from Senior Vice President of Marketing, Phil Schiller is any indication. Seth Weintraub of 9to5Mac scored the copy:
There's no adamantium/vibranium alloy in the real world, and even that somehow gets battle damaged in the movies these days. The iPhone 5 certainly scratches far more easily than I'd like, but then the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S back shattered far more easily than I'd have liked, and the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS back cracked far more easily than I'd have liked. Pick your poison. Hopefully Apple will find away to toughen up their aluminum finishes at some point. Until then, if you want to keep your iPhone in factory-fresh condition, you'll need a case or skin. Are you worried about scuffs and scratches on your iPhone 5? Rage in the comments. Source: 9to5Mac 
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| Review – Civil War: 1863 iPad Game Posted: 25 Sep 2012 03:22 PM PDT
Civil War: 1863 is a turn-based strategy game for the iPad that lets you take command of Union and Confederate forces and engage in some of the epic battles that occurred in 1863 during the American Civil War. I grew up playing turn-based strategic war games against my younger brother. They were board games in those days and we played tons of them – from ancient battles with Alexander the Great or Caesar's armies (or their opponents') to command to many Napoleonic battles and campaigns, World War II games, and lots more. I enjoyed these immensely, despite the fact that my brother ran rings round me and I very rarely emerged victorious when playing against him. I've been looking for good strategy games of this type to play on the iPad for a long while, have tried out a number of them, but had never come across one I found compelling and wanted to spend a lot of time playing. Earlier this month I spotted Civil War:1863 in the App Store and thought it looked a lot like what I was after. I've spent many hours playing the game and I'm happy to say I've been enjoying it a whole lot. (...) © patrickj for iPad Insight, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us
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| djay for iPhone, iPad now enhanced for the iPhone 5's larger display Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:06 PM PDT
djay by algoriddim, the very popular and incredibly awesome DJ app for iPhone and iPad, has received a big update that not only brings new features and support for iOS 6, but also optimization for the iPhone 5's larger display. And by optimization, we don't mean that they've spaced out the elements of their UI to fill the screen, but they've redesigned the UI to include more controls on the screen to increase functionality and usability. If you're not familiar with djay, it's an app that transforms your iPhone and iPad into a full-fledged portable DJ systems that integrates with your music library. It features a hyper-realistic interface and ultra-low latency that offers a true professional mixing experience. You can perform live, record mixes on the go, or enable Automix mode and let djay do all the work. djay has been a favorite of DJ's everywhere and was the winner of the 2011 Apple Design Award for iPad -- and with the optimizations for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, djay is better than ever. The following image demonstrates how djay has taken full advantage of the iPhone 5's larger screen.
So as you can see, the main screen of djay on the iPhone 5 now includes UI elements that had to be accessed from a different screen on previous iPhone models. Some of the other improvements made to djay include integration with the iTunes Store with in-app browse, preview, and purchase, support of multi route audio on iOS 6, key lock and time stretching, high precision analysis settings, and an improved library, speed slider, and bluetooth compatibility. djay is available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the iPhone version temporarily available for just $0.99 (normally $9.99). $0.99 for iPhone - Download Now$19.99 for iPad - Download Now$19.99 for Mac - Download Now
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| iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G: Ultimate DIY repair guide Posted: 25 Sep 2012 11:12 AM PDT
If you've got an iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS that you're just not ready to part with yet, we've got a tonsof DIY repair guides to help you keep it in the best condition possible. And when you're ready to upgrade, early generation iPhones are great to pass down to kids or other family members. Whether you've got a cracked screen, blown earpiece, bad battery, or any other problem - we've most likely got the guide you'll need to keep your iPhone in working order. Most repairs don't cost very much and the iPhone 3G & 3GS are some of the most repairable models of iPhones ever released. If you're willing to put in the small amount of time it takes to keep it in good condition, our guides will help you do just that. Not sure what's causing an issue? Just check below for some information on each repair and match up your symptoms with the appropriate repair. Note: The following repair guides will work with either an iPhone 3G or an iPhone 3GS. There are very subtle differences internally and any part or procedure that may vary from model to model will be noted within each guide.
How to replace a cracked or shattered screen in an iPhone 3G/3GS
You probably don't need to know any symptoms or diagnostics for this one. If you dropped it and it broke, we can help you fix it. This repair will fix cracked glass and a non-responsive touch screen. If the picture on your screen is fine and only the glass is cracked, you'll just need to replace the digitizer and we can walk you through how. Occasionally the LCD can get damaged from a drop as well. While this isn't very common, it does happen from time to time depending on how hard the iPhone was dropped. If that is the case, we can help you replace the LCD as well. How to replace the LCD screen in an iPhone 3G/3GS
Whether you dropped your iPhone 3G or 3GS or the LCD has just died, this guide will help you replace it. Symptoms of a defective or busted LCD can include lines through the display, lots of dead pixels, a white screen, black screen, or extremely dim screen. In some instances, you can see discoloration or bleed spots in the display. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, you most likely need to install a new LCD. How to replace the battery in an iPhone 3G/3GS
Considering the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS are both a few years old now, many users experience drastic battery loss after so many charge cycles. Whether your iPhone is dying quickly or refuses to hold a charge anymore, a replacement battery can breathe plenty of new life into it. Symptoms of a dying battery can include short time spans off a charger before dying and in some instances, the iPhone won't boot up at all. If you're experiencing any of these, it's time to replace that battery. How to replace the proximity sensor (induction flex) in an iPhone 3G/3GS
The induction flex is what controls your auto brightness (ambient light sensor) and proximity sensor. If your phone refuses to dim when auto brightness is activated or the screen doesn't turn off when it's against your face causing you to press buttons unintentionally while on a call, putting a new induction flex in can solve the issue. How to replace the earpiece speaker in an iPhone 3G/3GS
The earpiece speaker is located inside the top of the display and is what you hear callers out of when on a call. If the earpiece has stopped working or creates bad feedback including high pitched tones, garbled audio, or low volume regardless how high you turn it up, it's probably time to replace it. The repair isn't too time consuming and will get your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS call quality back to where it should be in no time. How to replace the vibrator assembly in an iPhone 3G/3GS
Vibrator assemblies run on motors and occasionally those motors can burn out over time. Whether your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS isn't producing vibration alerts at all anymore or they seem really faint, a new vibrator assembly can get you back to working order. Other symptoms include unpleasant loud whirring noises when activating the vibrator. Note: The 3GS in particular is prone to issues with the vibrator switch. This is not the same as the assembly. The switch issue typically is caused by a bad cable in the top left corner. Symptoms of this problem can be unwanted vibrations when pushing in the upper left hand corner of the iPhone. We'll have a guide coming on this in the near future. How to replace the rear facing camera in an iPhone 3G/3GS
Considering the rear facing camera is the only camera in the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, it's pretty important to many users. If your camera isn't working any longer, a replacement is cheap and the repair is pretty simple to perform. Symptoms of a defective or broken camera can include the shutter not opening inside the camera app (we recommend a software restore before assuming it's a hardware problem), lines through the screen, blurry image quality (make sure the lens is not scratched on the rear casing), or dark images. How to replace the dock connector assembly in an iPhone 3G/3GS
The dock connector in the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS actually contains or affects several functions and components including the following:
Replacing the dock connector can solve problem issues with any of the above referenced components. Symptoms can range from no cell or Wi-Fi signal, no Home button functionality (the digitizer assembly can also be the culprit in this case), an iPhone that won't charge, no sound when the phone rings or when on speakerphone, or callers can't hear you when on a call. If you're experiencing any of these issues, the dock connector is a good place to start when it comes to fixing the issue. More DIY guides & helpDon't have an iPhone 3G or 3GS but looking for help fixing another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch model? Odds are we've got you covered. Hit the links below for even more guides on everything from other iPhone variants to iPad to iPod touch. And if we don't, we add more and more guides every week so make sure to check our mod page regularly for updated guides on everything DIY. If you're trying to perform a repair and run into issues or still need help figuring out what's causing a problem, our mod and DIY forums are a great place to start. If you still can't find what you're looking for, feel free to e-mail guide suggestions and questions to me at ally@imore.com. 
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| Skitch for iPad Gets Major Update: Full Evernote Integration & More Posted: 25 Sep 2012 09:32 AM PDT
Skitch for iPad was updated last week, to Version 2.0. This is a major update for Skitch, and the headline new feature is full integration with Evernote. Evernote bought Skitch about a year ago, so this integration is not a shocker – but it's still hugely useful. Evernote is one of the most feature-rich and powerful note-taking apps for iPad, iOS, the desktop and just about everywhere. Now the Skitch app prompts you to create a dedicated Skitch notebook in Evernote and syncs everything you create and annotate over to that notebook.
Skitch is a very neat, useful little iPad app, and one of our past selections as Best Free iPad App of the Week. It's great to see it getting a substantial 2.0 update, and the Evernote integration is a great new feature. Here's an App Store link for Skitch; it's still a free app and is also a universal app designed for both iPad and iPhone. © patrickj for iPad Insight, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us
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| Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:19 AM PDT
Since the iPhone body has already been torn down, what's left to do but tear down it's brain -- the all new, all custom Apple A6 system-on-a-chip (SoC). And that's just exactly what iFixt and Chipworks have just done.
Manually laying out the chip is insane, but shows just how seriously Apple takes every bit and atom in the iPhone. To watch all the hot, ion-blasted, processor action, head on over to iFixit now. Source: iFixt and Chipworks 
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| iPad at Work: for the Duke Men’s Basketball Team Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:19 AM PDT
Image Source: SBNation.com The Duke men's basketball team is replacing notebook and printed scouting reports with iPads for the 2012-13 season. As GoDuke.com reports, they'll be using 64GB models of the new iPad 3, and they're said to be the first college basketball program to make the move to iPads.
Here are some of the things that Duke will be using the iPads:
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| Deal of the Day: 51% off Seidio SURFACE Reveal Case w/ kickstand for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4! Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:31 AM PDT |
Instagram and Google Chrome have finally received updates for compatibility with iOS 6 and the iPhone 5's larger 4-inch screen. When we say finally, it's funny as the iPhone 5 has only been out for less than a week but it seems like if your app is not updated on the day of launch then it's already late to the party.
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My iPad Tips Book Submitted to eBook Stores
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:31 AM PDT
Towards the end of last week my book of iPad tips was submitted to a number of eBook stores, including the iBookstore, Amazon's Kindle store and several others. If it doesn't hit any rejection hurdles, hopefully it will be available in one or two of the stores within the next couple of weeks.
I finished writing this eBook a couple months ago. This is my first stab at publishing an eBook (or a book of any kind) and I thought the writing would be the hardest part. I soon found out that's the easy part. Dealing with the 'publishing process' has proved to be far more challenging. The 'conversion' process, making the eBook ready for the various different stores, has been pretty much a complete nightmare.
Anyway, hopefully the worst is done now. The book is a collection of what I believe are killer tips for iPad users of all levels – from beginners to veteran users. Some are taken from some of the most popular tips posts on the site and many are new. It also includes some iPad app and accessory recommendations.
I'll post again when it (hopefully) hits some of the notable eBook stores, and I hope some of you will take a look at it.
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FIFA Soccer 13 lands on iPhone, iPad with online multiplayer -- at last!
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:07 AM PDT
EA Sports has just launched its latest iteration of the hugely successful soccer franchise FIFA 13. The new version of FIFA has some nice new features over and above last year's version but the most significant is the long overdue ability to play against your friends in an online multiplayer mode.
JOIN THE CLUB! Are you ready for the most authentic football game on the App Store? FIFA 13 is more realistic than ever – with all the authenticity and innovation you've come to expect from the FIFA franchise. Matches come to life with groundbreaking graphics and the most responsive controls ever delivered on iOS.
Challenge friends and other football fans from all over the world with the all-new Online Multiplayer mode! For the first time ever! Compete with friends anytime, anywhere using Online Multiplayer. Rise to the top of the Leaderboards and use superstars like Messi and Benzema to crush your competitors around the world.
FIFA 13 offers some great soccer gaming features like teams from 30 of the top leagues in the world, 500 officially licensed teams with real player names, management modes and of course the long awaited multi-player. Unfortunately multi-player is done via EA's own Origin service rather than Apple's Game Centre but if it works well, who really cares.
FIFA 13 is a universal binary so works great on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPod touch 3 (16 GB and above), and iPod touch 4. EA claims that the best gaming experience will be on the iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or the new iPad; no mention of the iPhone 5 in the write up although they do claim it is compatible.
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First look at Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 06:51 AM PDT
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is the next big entry in the acclaimed first-person-shooter (FPS) series from Gameloft, and it got shown off the other day at the Tokyo Game Show. Given how great Modern Combat 3 turned out, and Gameloft's habit of pushing the envelop, we're expecting a lot from Zero Hour -- including support for widescreen action on the [iPhone 5].
Like Simon Sage said over at Android Central, the story doesn't seem like anything we haven't seen before, but really, the only point of a plot in a game like this is to get the shooting moving from one set piece to another. Tell us to shoot a bad guy, and he'll get shot.
So how's MC4 looking to you? No joy, or everything light and bright?
Source: moderncombat4.weebly.com via Android Central
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Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:55 AM PDT
Ally's already given you a comprehensive accounting of how the new iPhone 5 and its Apple A6 processor score on Geekbench, HTML5, and Sunspider, so check that out before watching the video.
Devices are more than just numbers, however. How fast something is also represents how long it takes. We all only have a finite amount of time in our day and in our lives, and every second we spend waiting for our phone to boot or reboot, for an app or game to launch, or for a webpage to load, is time we can't spend on getting things done, or taking a much needed break.
So, in the video above Rene and I pit the 2012 iPhone 5 against the 2012 iPad 3, the 2011 iPhone 4S, and the 2010 iPhone 4 so you can not only read about but see the differences.
Spoilers: Overall, the iPhone 5 is a monster. It obliterates everything else in our tests. The iPad 3 actually did worse than we expected, but so much of its power, including its quad-core graphics enabled Apple A5X chipset is spent pushing pixels on that huge Retina display, it shouldn't really come as a surprise. The iPhone 4S held up extremely well. It can't beat with the iPhone 5, obviously, but it remains incredibly competitive. The iPhone 4 didn't do nearly as well. Like the iPad 3, it was the first Retina device in its class and again, a lot of its processor seems to go towards that, not leaving as much available for everything else.
Check out the video above, go over Ally's iPhone 5 benchmark results, and then let me know, how important is raw speed to your daily device usage? Do you always want the latest and the fastest, or are you happy when your tech stays competitive year after year?
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How's your battery life on iOS 6 and iPhone 5?
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:23 AM PDT
Whether you bought a brand new iPhone 5 or you upgraded an existing device to iOS 6, one of the first concerns everyone has is battery life. Is it better? Is it worse? Is it the same? A new device or new version of iOS typically does more than the last one, and because it's new, we typically use it more, at least in the beginning. Problems with backups, with push, with location services, with apps that don't shut down properly all also seem more common as everyone, from Apple to developers, gets used to the new hardware and software.
I already published my traditional list of battery life trouble shooting tips, so if you're having problems check those out and see if they help.
Then let me know -- how is your battery life on your new iPhone 5, or your newly updated iOS 6 device? Vote up top and give me the details in the comments below!
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