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- Apple Releases Xcode 4.0.1
- Apple Working on New Maps App for iPhone and iPad
- PadGadget Daily App Deal – 8 iPad Game Apps on Sale
- SlothCam WebCam Browser – iPad Promo Code Giveaway
- Real Racing 2 HD for iPad 2 Brings Full 1080p Video Output Support
- Apple Releases iOS 4.3.1 for iPad and iPhone Users
- iPad 2 International Pricing and 3G Data Plan Details
- A New MobileMe Cloud Music Service for $20 Per Year?
| Posted: 25 Mar 2011 09:52 PM PDT
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 4.3.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and also released a new version of Xcode, Apple’s toolset for building Mac, iPhone, and iPad applications. Slated Xcode 4.0.1, the new version squashes several bugs, and is compatible with the new version of iOS released today. Bug fixes:
Xcode 4.0.1 is available on the Mac App Store for $4.99 – free if you already have Xcode 4.0. » Related posts:
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| Apple Working on New Maps App for iPhone and iPad Posted: 25 Mar 2011 09:42 PM PDT
Since then, Google launched Android, and built a great maps app for the operating system, featuring unique capabilities such as 3D maps, and most importantly, turn-by-turn navigation. Meanwhile, the Maps app that ships with iPhone and iPad never really evolved, and as of today, it still doesn’t offer much more than aerial maps and traffic information. As a result, Apple is allegedly working on its own maps and navigation service, to replace the Google-powered app once and for all. According to 9to5mac, Apple posted a new job opening on its corporate website, to hire a new developer tasked to “radically improve how people interact with maps and location-based services.”
Apple has been rumored to be working on its own maps service for a while. The company already hired several developers late last year to help with the development of “navigation software on a massive scale.” The new service could be tied to the upcoming new version of MobileMe, and could be powered by Apple’s new data center in North Carolina. » Related posts:
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| PadGadget Daily App Deal – 8 iPad Game Apps on Sale Posted: 25 Mar 2011 09:17 PM PDT
If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a new iPad 2 today, what better way to spend the weekend than playing some great iPad games? For today’s Daily Deal we’ve found eight fun apps to add to your iPad collection. We used our PadGadget Apps Tracker to find these great deals and we’ll continue to look for the best app deals as they pop-up. Some of these apps are up to 80% off, so be sure to check them out because they are on sale for a limited time.
We use our PadGadget Apps Tracker to constantly monitor the App Store to find the biggest price changes on iPad apps. Our editorial team goes through the data, picks the best deals on the most interesting apps and then brings them to you on a regular basis. All app prices are checked at the time of posting but prices are subject to change without notice. When developers put their games on sale it’s usually for a very limited time, often 24 hours or less, so be sure to check pricing on iTunes before making a purchase. » Related posts:
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| SlothCam WebCam Browser – iPad Promo Code Giveaway Posted: 25 Mar 2011 05:39 PM PDT
SlothCam is a universal app that allows users to view multiple live webcam feeds on their iPad 2 or any other iDevice. Fully customizable, SlothCam lets you add an unlimited number of webcam URLs to your list. Any webcam with a JPEG image stream is supported, as well as image files which are periodically updated like satellite images. To add your own webcam sites, simply tap the info button in the bottom right corner of the screen, select the “+” at the top left and enter the URL information for the camera you’re interested in tracking. You’ll then see a full screen view for each webcam and swipe to move from site to site. It’s that easy! Only one copy of the SlothCam app is needed for all your devices (iPad, iPad 2, iPhone and iPod Touch) and users can even export the settings from device and import them onto another. So, if you want a way to browse webcams from around the world or in your own home town using your favorite Apple device, the SlothCam WebCam Browser app will help you out. We have 4 promo codes to give away and entering our contest is easy! Just follow the directions below and maybe you’ll be a winner. Enter via Twitter in two easy steps
Three lucky winners will be selected at random to receive a SlothCam WebCam Browser promo code. You can enter as many times as you like and the contest ends Sunday, March 27th @ 11:59pm Central Time. » Related posts:
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| Real Racing 2 HD for iPad 2 Brings Full 1080p Video Output Support Posted: 25 Mar 2011 02:37 PM PDT
When the iPad 2 was released the dual-core A5 chip and the 9x faster graphics became instant hits with game developers. Why? The processing power and graphics simply make the game rendering techniques more powerful, and the gyroscope will add much more precision to all sorts of games. Firemint has certainly taken advantage of the new iPad 2. The company has confirmed an upcoming update to Real Racing 2 HD that will support full 1080p HD video output on the iPad 2. When the iPad 2 was announced, Apple talked about the new HDMI adapter that would allow you to use your HDTV or projector as a bigger display for your iPad. Basically, you can mirror your iPad 2′s screen to a larger HDTV or monitor. However, the iPad 2′s maximum resolution is 1024×768. This means that even though you can mirror your iPad 2′s screen to a bigger HDTV or monitor, you will most likely see those weird black bars on the sides of the video image. Going forward, you will see several game developers taking full advantage of the iPad 2′s graphics processor (PowerVR SGX543MP2). This is exactly what Firemint has done with the upcoming update for Real Racing 2 HD. The game will display beautifully on a larger screen in full 1080p resolution while the iPad 2′s touchscreen will show the track map, race statistics and more. The new update is not available yet. Check out the video below for more details. I’ve been wondering if Apple would ever get into the gaming platform business. I’ve always wondered if Apple will use part of their huge cash reserves to buy someone else. We never know. But, one thing is for sure, the iPad 2 capabilities have certainly shown its power for the gaming industry. With 1080p high definition games coming our way, it looks like Apple has reserved a special place for the iPad 2. Let’s not forget either that AirPlay might make its way into HDTVs, as Apple is allegedly in talks with major HDTV makers. » Related posts:
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| Apple Releases iOS 4.3.1 for iPad and iPhone Users Posted: 25 Mar 2011 02:08 PM PDT
Apple has just released iOS 4.3.1 which brings a number of minor fixes to Apple’s mobile device lineup. The update comes just 14 days after iOS 4.3 was released on March 11 with the launch of the new iPad 2. The update doesn’t include any major new features but does fix several customer issues including: • Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation) The update is for iPad 2, iPad, iPhone 4 (GSM), iPhone 3GS along with 3rd and 4th generation iPod Touch owners. Previous reports indicated Apple was planning to release the update soon and that it would be focused on bug fixes vs. new features. With the iOS 4.3.1 update, Apple is said to have “fixed” the jailbreak vulnerability found in 4.3. The update is available via the iTunes Software Update feature. » Related posts:
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| iPad 2 International Pricing and 3G Data Plan Details Posted: 25 Mar 2011 09:01 AM PDT
Apple’s highly sought after iPad 2 goes on sale today in 25 additional countries. The second-generation iPad goes on sale at Apple retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers starting at 5:00 p.m. local time. Customer were able to order online from their local online Apple Store beginning today at 1:00 a.m. local time. If you’re considering buying an iPad 2, we’ve made the job of figuring out how much the different models cost and the prices of associated 3G data plans in each country a little bit easier. We have compiled information from all the countries where Apple is selling the iPad directly and have provided a list of 3G data plans from the various country’s wireless carriers. Check after the break for all the pricing details, happy hunting!
3G Data Plan Information
All prices were checked at the time of posting but prices are subject to change without notice. Check your local Apple Store and Wireless Carrier before making a purchase. » Related posts:
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| A New MobileMe Cloud Music Service for $20 Per Year? Posted: 25 Mar 2011 07:49 AM PDT
A week ago, Apple sent an email to its suppliers, to tell them that the company would not be selling MobileMe subscriptions anymore. The turn of events clearly signaled that Apple is about to release a major update of its MobileMe service, to include new capabilities such as online storage. Several reports have claimed the new MobileMe would be free, however a report by The Music Void seems to indicate the locker service would cost around $20 per year. The current MobileMe service offers the ability to store calendar and contacts data, and costs $99. From what we know, the new service would allow much more than that. The rumors indicate you will be able to leverage Apple's cloud (via Lala’s acquisition) to store your files in a personal locker including music, photos, video, and even allow iOS 5 users to synchronize their devices with the cloud. As expected, every time we start talking about music files we should not forget about content rights, which is a delicate topic within the music industry. This means Apple needs to convince Universal, Sony and EMI Records to move over to the new cloud service. We have to assume Apple should be able to do so. However, what seems to be a bit unclear at the moment, is whether or not Apple will charge for parts of the new MobileMe service. Even though earlier reports indicated the MobileMe service would be offered free of charge, The Music Void report indicates the new service would set you back $20 per year. Some have speculated that maybe Apple will offer sync features for free, while releasing some additional paid options for larger storage for your video and music files. April is just around the corner. We’ve heard about a new iOS roadmap event next month. The expectation is for Apple to reveal their iOS 5 plans and a revamped MobileMe service. Stay tuned. We will follow this story very closely. [via 9to5Mac] » Related posts:
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Apple has been using the Google-powered Maps app in all iOS-powered devices, since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007. Back then, Apple and Google were very close partners, but since then, the companies grew apart, and eventually turned out to be ‘frenemies.’
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