Monday 29 July 2013

iOS 7 Beta 4 Code Points to Home Button Fingerprint Sensor for future iPhone

Following its 2012 acquisition of mobile security firm AuthenTec, which specialized in fingerprint sensors, Apple has been rumored to be looking to incorporate its technology into its future products. Rumors have indicated that such a sensor could be a differentiating feature for Apple's upcoming iPhone 5S, although there has so far been little in the way of solid evidence that such a feature is in the works. 

The latest Beta 4 seems to indicate that.  If this is true, I think it will be really cool.   Protecting your phone with passcode or gesture is really a thing of the past.  We need to move on to something new and cool.

Monday 8 July 2013

App Store gives away popular iOS games and apps to mark its 5th anniversary

App Store is only 5 years old.  With all the success it has achieved so far, it really doesn't feel like it is that young.  Nevertheless, we are getting some treats from Apple in the form of 10 free premium iOS apps and games including the widely popular Tiny Wings.  So what are you waiting for?  Head down to the App store now.



Monday 1 July 2013

Apple files for 'iWatch' trademark in Japan


Hope we can hear something official from Apple soon.  :)

Apple Inc. has applied for a trademark in Japan for "iWatch," indicating it may be proceeding with rumored plans to produce a smart wristwatch.
A document obtained Monday from the Japan Patent Office's website said the application was made June 3 and made public June 27.
It was not immediately clear when the application might be approved. Patent office and Apple officials in Japan were not available for comment late Monday.
Apple is rumored to be working on a smart watch that would run on a version of the operating system used by its iPhone and iPad. The company has not confirmed those rumors, but CEO Tim Cook has hinted that it may be developing a wearable computing device such as a wristwatch.


Source: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Apple-files-for-iWatch-trademark-in-Japan-4640338.php?World_Business_News=