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Evidence for iPad 2 Cameras Shows Up in iOS 4.3 Assets
Apple’s pre-release software betas are often a veritable treasure trove of information about what’s in store for devices in future hardware updates. iOS 4.3 Beta 2 is no exception, bringing strong evidence (via MacRumors) that the iPad 2 will indeed have at least one camera, and likel...
The Case for and Against a Buttonless iPhone and iPad
The iOS 4.3 beta, despite being covered by Apple’s NDA, is leaking signs of new hardware and software features like a sieve. The latest find is support for multi-touch gestures on the iPhone. Apple is beta-testing these gestures publicly for the iPad in 4.3, but new evidence suggests privat...
Getting Around Apple's AirPlay Limitations
Some of Apple’s technologies stop just a little short of greatness. That’s where third-party applications come in to complete the picture (and the sound). Airfoil helps extend Apple’s AirPlay on Macs and iOS devices, and a brand new app called AirView improves AirPlay’s vi...
Two Vintage Movie Making Apps Vie for an Audience
Apple is finally bringing AirPlay to home movies shot on the iPhone or iPod touch in iOS 4.3, which got me thinking that when it does arrive, I’d like to have some actual videos to show friends and family using the feature. Home movies tend not to be too thrilling, but a couple of new apps ...
Getting Around Apple's AirPrint Restrictions
New iPad ads show users effortlessly printing with the tap of a finger. Unfortunately, the reality doesn't match the ads:AirPrint, introduced in iOS 4.2,only works with 16 printers, all from HP. If you don't have one of these higher-end printers, you’re out of luck. Or you would be, if it w...
3 iPad Guitar Amp Apps iPad for Those About to Rock
It wasn’t consciously a New Year’s resolution, but shortly after Christmas after years of tripping over my guitar cases, I decided it was time to get back in the game. While I have three guitars I love, my amp gear was either anemic or overpowered. I have a small practice amp I’...
App Store Beats iTunes to 10 Billion Downloads by 6 Years
Apple has posted a downloads countdown page on its site as it approaches 10 billion apps downloaded. This year marks the App Store’s third birthday, so that’s an average of over 3 billion app downloads per year. iTunes took eight years to reach the same milestone.What makes that figur...
How to Share Your iPhone's Data Connection Right Now
Don’t want to wait until iOS 4.3 becomes publicly available to share your iPhone’s data connection? There’s a way to do it, but you’ll need to also have a Mac handy, so it isn’t the most portable solution. Still, if you’re travelling with a group and your hotel...
Will iPhone's Personal Hotspot Make the 3G iPad Irrelevant?
Verizon announced the iPhone’s ability to act as a personal hotspot Jan. 11, but yesterday’s release of the iOS 4.3 beta confirmed that the feature will eventually make its way out to all iPhones, minus legacy devices — carriers willing. With the hotspot enabled, you can share y...
More iOS 4.3 News: "Find My Friends," New Device References
Yesterday, we learned that iOS 4.3 will have new features including more multi-touch gestures, the ability to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot, and third-party support for AirPlay streaming. Today, more features continue to be revealed, and at least one previously removed option has been added back.With t...
