iPad By Davis: “Forums: Next gen iPhone concept, Does Apple need something like Swiftkey?” plus 14 more

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• Forums: Next gen iPhone concept, Does Apple need something like Swiftkey?
• Cellular versions of iPad 4 and iPad mini launching in China this Friday
• Dome skin for iPhone review
• McElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss now available for iPhone and iPad
• Facebook holding special event tomorrow, spurs rumors of Messenger for iPad, Facebook phone
• Cool Things: High Rez Nebula Wallpapers from NASA
• Quento for iPhone and iPad review
• How to create and manage Calendars on your iPhone and iPad
• Iterate 37: The future of making and selling apps
• Updates to iOS and iCloud: More Important than New iPads This Year
• Get your iMore, Iterate, and Debug t-shirts here
• iPad Tips: How To Find Out How Much Storage Space Is Being Used by Photos
• iMore show 332: CES wrap-up and iPhone and iPad rumors
• Monday Brief: Post-CES Favorites
• PC Sales Continue to Shrink at the Hands of Tablets

Forums: Next gen iPhone concept, Does Apple need something like Swiftkey? Posted: 14 Jan 2013 08:14 PM PST Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? Need help with setting things up? The iMore forums is the place to be for all things iOS. You can head over there and join in the conversation, search for answers, or lend your expertise to other members of our community. Check out some of the threads below: Why doesn't apple use Swiftkey or make something like that? Instacast 3 large download issues - Anyone else? Email not working correctly even after restore From an iPad 2 to an iPad Mini Concept for next gen. iPhone If you're not already a member of the iMore Forums, register now!

Cellular versions of iPad 4 and iPad mini launching in China this Friday Posted: 14 Jan 2013 05:31 PM PST Apple has just announced that the Wi-Fi + cellular versions of the iPad mini and iPad 4 will be launching in China this Friday, January 18. According to Apple In China, iPad mini and the fourth generation iPad will be available through Apple retail stores, the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) and select Apple Authorized Resellers. The iPad line is currently available in more than 100 countries, but the Chinese market has become increasingly important for Apple, perhaps second only to the U.S. in short-term potential. Source: Apple

Dome skin for iPhone review Posted: 14 Jan 2013 05:13 PM PST I love Domeskin. They're like standard film skins but are thicker, giving them an almost 3D look and feel. I have been using them for a week and, at first, I put them on because of the beautiful look and matching wallpaper. Almost immediately after that, I came to appreciate Domeskin for the wonderful feel and extra grip they provide for my iPhone. With Domeskin, when I place my iphone on a surface, it will stay in place and I don't have to worry as much about it sliding to its doom, or being nudged into oblivion. It just stays. Also, the two Domeskin appliqués on the front of the iPhone make sure that your glass will be protected from scratches. That makes Domeskin not only much more fun than a regular skin, but more protective as well. The downside to Domeskin is that they are not able to be used in conjunction with most cases. If you have a loose fitting or stretchable case then you may be able to fit it over the Domeskin, but it still might be tight, and you'd still likely have trouble removing it. Think of a Domeskin in lieu of a case. (You can, however, remove a Domeskin and then reuse it later.) The good Easy to apply and remove Huge selection of images Wallpapers to match Great feel Makes phone slip-proof The bad No protection from drops Can not be used in conjunction with many cases Addictive Conclusion Domeskin are great for anyone who wants to liven up their iPhone, and get better grip, with more substance that a standard skin but nowhere near the bulk of most cases. Love them. More: Domeskin

McElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss now available for iPhone and iPad Posted: 14 Jan 2013 03:39 PM PST Dr. Seuss fans rejoice! The classic story McElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss was recently released as an interactive book for the iPhone and iPad. It includes professional narration, enlarged artwork, highlighted words to promote learning, the ability to record your own voice, and more. Young Marco casts his fishing line deep in McElligot's pool and imagines the curious sea creatures that might bite. "I might catch a fish with a pinwheel-like tail! I might catch a fish who has fins like a snail!" Follow along as his imagination takes him around the world, seeking wild creatures with unusual habits! Oceanhouse Media has done a great job recreating other popular children's books and does not disappoint with Dr. Seuss' McElligot's Pool. If you have a child, or are just a fan of Dr. Seuss, I recommend you pick this one up. McElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss is available at the introductory price of $3.99. $3.99, on sale - Download now

Facebook holding special event tomorrow, spurs rumors of Messenger for iPad, Facebook phone Posted: 14 Jan 2013 02:20 PM PST Facebook is holding an Apple-esque special event tomorrow, complete with mysterious "Come see what we're building" tag lines and rumors that run the gamut from a full on Facebook phone, either built on Android or as some new, budget smart-ish phone to let emerging markets share all their data, to new search engine to compete with Google, to a version of Facebook Messenger for iPad. Which means it could be nothing, a simple extension of what Facebook is already doing, or it could be something transformative, taking this planet's biggest social network into whole new orbits. There's no real way to tell until Zuckerberg et al. take the stage and show us what they've got. The event kicks off at 10am PT, 1pm ET. No word on a stream yet, but we'll be keeping an eye on things -- two, as often as we can spare them -- and will bring word on anything that impacts your iPhones, iPads, or social graphs. In the meantime, feel free to speculate. Any interest in Facebook Messenger for iPad? What would a Facebook phone have to offer to you to leave Apple and the iPhone?

Cool Things: High Rez Nebula Wallpapers from NASA Posted: 14 Jan 2013 01:11 PM PST OK, I don't usually post about iPad wallpapers here except in regular weekend iPad wallpapers posts – but this is well worthy of an exception. The lovely folks at OS X Daily have highlighted a set of high resolution images of nebulas from NASA that are just spectacular. The 6 images are all taken from [...] Related Stories Weekend iPad Wallpapers: Duotone Leafage & A Couple More Weekend iPad Wallpapers: Blue Fog and At Sea Weekend iPad Wallpapers: Apple Logos This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Quento for iPhone and iPad review Posted: 14 Jan 2013 01:13 PM PST Quento is a fun little math game that is a great challenge for all levels and ages. The objective is simple: use the available numbers and operations to get the indicated result with the indicated amount of numbers. However, not only are you restricted to the available numbers and operations, but you have to be able to create the expression by dragging your finger over them in one swipe -- and order of operations matters! Each puzzle is displayed as a 3x3 grid with five numbers and four operations. The operations are always addition or subtraction. Above the puzzle, you'll see the objectives, like to get an 8 with three numbers. Each level (number of numbers) has three goals and you get a star for each one you accomplish. Once you complete the level, you advance to the next one. After you complete a few rounds, a new "Free Play" mode will unlock. In Free Play, you are simply given a number and your goal is to get the number with any number of numbers that you wish. There are no stars to earn or levels to complete -- you simply try to get the indicated number with no pressure. Quento is a free game to download, but only includes levels for using 2 or 3 numbers in your expressions (about medium difficulty). To unlock puzzles using 4 or 5 numbers, you must make an in-app purchase of $0.99. If you get stuck on a puzzle, you can simply shake to give-up and start a new puzzle. The good Easy to understand Challenging Great design Colorful Universal for iPhone and iPad The bad Puzzles only include addition and subtraction. It'd be great to add puzzles that include multiplication and division for an even greater challenge. On the iPad, the game is very small even though it's a "universal" app. Would prefer the puzzles to be displayed bigger since iPads are typically held farther away. The bottom line Quento is an excellent math puzzle game for all ages. Both young kids who are just learning to add and subtract and experienced mathematicians will enjoy Quento. Puzzle games like this are some of my favorite because, well, I'm a math nerd, and because they are great for your brain. Free - Download now

How to create and manage Calendars on your iPhone and iPad Posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:35 PM PST The Calendar app for your iPhone and iPad is a great organizational tool that can help you stay on track with personal and work tasks. By default, you'll be given some basic calendars to get you started but you can also customize your experience by creating your own calendars. If you want work tasks in a separate calendar than personal, it's an option that the Calendar app for iPhone and iPad gives you natively. Follow along and we'll get your Calendar app organized in no time. How to create calendars on your iPhone and iPad How to delete calendars on your iPhone and iPad How to create calendars on your iPhone and iPad Launch the Calendar app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the Calendars button in the upper left hand corner. Now tap on the Edit button in the upper left hand corner of the Calendars menu. Under the existing calendars, tap on Add Calendar.... Tap in the name field and give your calendar a name. Now choose a color for the calendar by tapping on it. After you've filled out the name and chosen a color, just tap the Done button in the upper right hand corner. That's it. Your new calendar will have been added and you can start creating events and appointments on it within your Calendar app. How to delete calendars on your iPhone and iPad Launch the Calendar app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the Calendars button in the upper left hand corner. Now tap on the blue arrow next to the calendar name you'd like to delete. Scroll all the way down to the bottom and tap the Delete Calendar button. Your iPhone or iPad will ask you to confirm the delete, so tap Delete Calendar one more time. The calendar you deleted will no longer show up on your iPhone or iPad.

Iterate 37: The future of making and selling apps Posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:22 PM PST The Iterate roundtable returns with Seth Clifford, David Barnard, Marc Edwards, Russel Ivanovic, and Rene Ritchie discussing the economies and realties of making and selling apps on the iOS App Store and Android's Google Play. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via RSS Download Directly Show notes I Was Wrong Give Freemium a Chance The Sparrow Problem Amazon App Store: Rotten To The Core iOS 6 and the App Store: Apple's multi-billion dollar balancing act The rise and fall of the independent developer Panel David Barnard (@drbarnard) of App Cubby Seth Clifford (@sethclifford) of Nickelfish Marc Edwards (@marcedwards) of Bjango Russel Ivanovic (@rustyshelf) of Shifty Jelly Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) of iMore.com Feedback Yell at us on Twitter via the above accounts. Loudly. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Updates to iOS and iCloud: More Important than New iPads This Year Posted: 14 Jan 2013 11:30 AM PST I love a shiny new device as much as the next guy. Probably a heck of a lot more than the next guy when it comes to a new iPad. So I'm as enthusiastic as anyone about the possibility of Apple change their release cycle for the iPad to twice a year and bringing us [...] Related Stories Review: iOstand for iPad Stupid iOS Features: Delete Everywhere in Photos iOS 6.0.2 Released – Claims to Fix WiFi Bug on iPad mini This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Get your iMore, Iterate, and Debug t-shirts here Posted: 14 Jan 2013 10:01 AM PST We made some special edition iMore (gray), Iterate, and Debug t-shirts over the holidays as thank-yous for the hosts and staff, but enough of you asked about them that we decided to make them available for anyone and everyone who wants one. Since we don't want to get into the t-shirt business (at least not yet), we simply uploaded the designs to CafePress and are letting them do the heavy print-on-demand-and-ship lifting. We're also offering them at cost. That's right, no markup. We don't make a dime off of them. Our shows and sites are successful because of you, and if you enjoy them enough to want shirt, we're honored to provide them. They're all black, available in both men's and women's sizes. iMore features a gray version of our iconic logo in its new, 16:9 style. Debug and Iterate feature the podcast artwork in "worn"-looking blue and red respectively. I've received mine already, and they're terrific. I'll be wearing them at Macworld|iWorld. Order iMore, Iterate, and Debug t-shirts now

iPad Tips: How To Find Out How Much Storage Space Is Being Used by Photos Posted: 14 Jan 2013 09:14 AM PST Storage space is often at a premium on our computing devices, and especially on our mobile devices. The iPad is no exception and if you own one for long enough you'll likely have at least one occasion where you need to look at managing and freeing up storage space. When this occurs, it's very useful [...]   Comments Thank you, this information was extremely useful to me. It had ... by Susan Gee Rumsey Related Stories How To Update iPad OS Software When You Don't See Software Update in the Settings App iPad Basics: How To Identify Which iPad Model You Have How To Setup a New iPad, No Computer Required This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

iMore show 332: CES wrap-up and iPhone and iPad rumors Posted: 14 Jan 2013 08:31 AM PST Rene goes solo to talk you through CES 2013, mobile everywhere, Super HDTV, giant phones, and more, then switches gears to address all the latest iPhone 6 and iPad next rumors. This is the iMore show! Subscribe via iTunes: Audio | Video Subscribe via RSS: Audio | Video Download directly: Audio | Video Show notes CES 2013 The less expensive iPhone Never mind iPhone 6 and iPads next, in 2013 it's all about iOS 7 and iCloud Hosts Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) Credits You can reach all of us on Twitter @iMore, or you can email us at podcast@imore.com or just leave us a comment below. For all our podcasts -- audio and video -- including the iMore show, ZEN and TECH, Iterate, Debug, Ad hoc, and more, see MobileNations.com/shows This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Monday Brief: Post-CES Favorites Posted: 14 Jan 2013 05:49 AM PST Mobile Nations Podcast Feed Mobile Nations on iTunes Mobile Nations YouTube From the Editor's Desk: Leaving Las Vegas Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon chips that are fast as hell (Keynote) NVIDIA announces Project Shield Announcing CrackBerry's BlackBerry 10 Launch Campaign Headquarters! Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint confirm their support for BlackBerry 10 QNX unveils new Bentley Continental GT concept car In search of webOS at CES 2013 Russian developer bringing some Android love to webOS Steve Jobs tried to protect HP and Mark Hurd to prevent everything that happened Editor's desk: CES 2013 wrap-up HAPIfork connects your utensils so you can eat less, slower, and better Never mind iPhone 6 and iPads next, in 2013 it's all about iOS 7 and iCloud Nokia aiming for more innovation and greater range of Windows Phones in 2013 Teenagers: Apple no longer cool, Microsoft Surface is in More redirect problems as Google alters Mobile YouTube for Windows Phone

PC Sales Continue to Shrink at the Hands of Tablets Posted: 14 Jan 2013 05:50 AM PST You don't need a table like the one above (courtesy of Gartner via Engadget) to see what's happening in tech sales today. You simply need to look around. More and more people are discovering that tablets – especially the iPad – are not only sufficient for the vast majority of their "computing" needs, they are in many cases superior. You see it on planes, in offices, coffee shops, homes, buses…everywhere. And the result is that PC sales are shrinking outright. Shrinking. Not growing more slowly, but shrinking. The incursion of tablets has offloaded so many activities from PCs that the reasons to upgrade a PC (or even a Mac…) are shrinking. On the hardware side, what most have is still good enough. On the software side it's been a while since Microsoft put any compelling new features into Windows. Windows 8 however marks a large shift in that OS, at least on the surface (ha). Its live-tile interface bears no resemblance to Windows 7 (even if the standard interface is a click away). And its in-built touch features are also a departure from prior desktop OS's. But so far it hasn't made a compelling case for itself in the marketplace. That could change soon. Once Windows 8 tablets (running full blown Windows, not RT) start shipping en masse sales will likely start to take off. I predict a rather large PC hardware upgrade cycle as people and corporations ditch XP-era hardware for Windows 8 units in the tablet form they've come to love in the iPad. Microsoft Surface isn't a bad piece of hardware, and running full blown Windows 8 should give it and its clones a strong footing in the marketplace. However, at 2 pounds and with a 4-5 hour battery life (and yes, those are the likely specs for the Surface Pro running full Windows 8) these things aren't going to dislodge the iPad overnight. In fact if anything I think they'll serve to push an explosion in sales of smaller and lighter tablets like the iPad mini, for use as companion devices, as people have come to want and expect as small and light a footprint as possible.   Posted with Blogsy

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