iOS 5

Apple’s Been Approving iOS 5 Apps On the Sly Already

It’s not expected until this fall, but Apple’s already been giving the thumbs up to iOS 5-compatible apps. Mashable’s app spells out “iOS 5 compatibility,” while Camera+ skirts it with “compatibility with that upcoming OS That Must Not Be Named.” iOS 5’s beta 4 has been available to developers since late-July, and the fact that…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Aug 4

Is Android About to Get Crushed?

This fall, smartphones are going to be better than they’ve ever been. That’s true every year, but iOS 5 and Windows Phone 7.5 are looking pretty fantastic. What about Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, though? We know a little bit about Ice Cream Sandwich, which seems focused on fixing a lot of the nagging issues…

Tech News Brent Rose Aug 3

Leaked: iPhone 5 “Assistant” Is Enhanced Crowd-Sourcing Voice Control Based on Siri

Although it’s not currently available in the iOS 5 developer beta, a new leak at 9to5Mac has indicated a curious voice control feature called Assistant could be making its way into the mysterious iPhone 5 when it launches. Sorry, “if” it launches, since there’s been nothing but rumor and rampant speculation about the next version…

Tech News Jack Loftus Jul 24

iOS 5 Beta 2 Is Here, With Wireless Syncing

iOS 5 Beta 2 is here. Of course there’s lots of bugfixes—and wireless syncing!—but we should know what else is inside shortly. [Apple]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 24

A Complete Video Guide to iOS5 on the iPad

If you thought iOS5 looked tasty on the iPhone, it’s downright mouth-watering on the iPad. Here’s a video guide of all of our favorite new features—including that split keyboard you’ve been dreaming about. https://gizmodo.com/a-complete-video-guide-to-ios-5-5810471 It’s all pretty tantalizing—although if Apple doesn’t announce a new phone to go with it soon, I’m terrified of what all…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jun 15

Nuance Voice Control Spied Alongside MacBook Air Refresh In Latest Apple Leak

Long gone are the days of the airtight Apple ship. In its place, in the past and today, especially, are leaks like these: Advanced Nuance voice recognition could be included in iOS 5 after all, and…new MacBook Airs, oh my! The MacBook Air refresh is the simpler leaks of the two, with oft-sought out and…

Tech News Jack Loftus Jun 12

Redsn0w Updated, Now Jailbreaks iOS 5 (Tethered Only)

The iPhone Dev-Team’s Redsn0w has been updated for Mac-tethering-only iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad and iPod Touch jailbreaking. RedmondPie’s tried it out and found it works fine, but does warn not to use Redsn0w if you’re using a carrier unlock. [RedmondPie]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jun 10

A Complete Video Guide to iOS 5

There’s about a billion new things happening in iOS 5 (or 200, by Apple’s count). That’s a lot! So here’s a video guide to all of our favorite new features. [More iOS5 coverage] https://lifehacker.com/ios-5-the-top-10-new-features-5808982 Video by Woody Jang

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 9

iOS 5 Code Hints at Built-in iPhone Panoramic Camera

Life just keeps getting better for you iOS’ers out there. A photo from 9 to 5 Mac shows code that would add a panoramic camera mode to iOS 5’s final release. And the good news doesn’t stop with pano-capabilities. iOS 5 is also built to play HD videos in full 1080p, something that’s all too…

Tech News Max Behrman Jun 9

How to Upgrade to iOS 5 Today, Without Any Developer Account

One day and iOS 5 has been hacked already. Gizmodo reader and Apple lover Mert Erdir has discovered how to upgrade to iOS 5 without developer accounts, using a simple backdoor. Everyone can do it following these extremely simple instructions: The method exploits a security flaw in the activation screen, apparently related to the Voice…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 7

Apple’s Epic 117-Minute Keynote in Just 8 Minutes

The Apple keynote was truly jam-packed, from beginning to end. It’s worth watching. But it was nearly 2 hours long. If you don’t have 117 minutes, this is the best stuff. The moments that matter. Everything you need to see. Video by Woody Jang

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 7

iOS 5 Jailbroken Already

Boy, that was fast—iOS 5 has been jailbroken by a member of the iPhone Dev Team, with photos posted to his Twitter account. Unfortunately only tethering works for now, but that’s something, right? [MuscleNerd via Redmond Pie]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jun 7

iOS 5 Hands On: It’s a Nice Improvement

Apple announced iOS 5 today with 200 new features for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Grab a coffee and settle into your favorite reading chair as we’re going to take a closer look at some of these changes. https://lifehacker.com/ios-5-the-top-10-new-features-5808982 Notifications Honestly, the notifications in iOS 4 and earlier were barely adequate. They were nothing…

Tech News Kelly Jun 6

WWDC 2011 Predictions: Here Comes iCloud, But What Else?

Apple made the bold move of pre-announcing its WWDC offerings last week, but we’re sure there will still be surprises aplenty. Be sure to check out our liveblog today for breaking news; in the meantime, here are our predictions: https://gizmodo.com/icloud-is-coming-to-wwdc-5806910 Will you be able to Find My Mac in Lion? Not only does it make…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jun 6

Is This How Notifications Will Work In iOS5?

If and how Apple fixes the notification system tomorrow is anyone’s guess. But the above image, courtesy of TechCrunch, seems to suggest something akin to accessing an active phone call from the springboard will be the solution. Any guess beyond that is an even bigger speculation. This doesn’t look as great as we hoped notifications…

Tech News Kwame Opam Jun 5

An Educated Rumor: iCloud Isn’t the New MobileMe—It’s the New iTunes

We’re getting a better and better idea of what iCloud’s going to look like—music streaming, maybe something Time Capsule-y. But not the whole picture. The typically accurate John Gruber suggests a handy way to conceptualize iCloud: https://gizmodo.com/apples-icloud-to-launch-as-a-free-service-then-cost-25-5808045 Don’t think of iCloud as the new MobileMe; think of iCloud as the new iTunes. Albeit it’s what…

Tech News Kwame Opam Jun 5

If Only iOS Could Do Even Half of These Magical Things

With WWDC upon us, there’s already been a lot of talk about what wonders iOS 5 will include. Suffice it to it will not include anything like the above features, which is kind of a shame. This isn’t the first example of iPad magic, but magician Simon Pierro does it with considerable finesse. Maybe he…

Tech News Kwame Opam Jun 5

“Automatic Download” iTunes Leak Hints at Wireless iOS App Updates, Less Syncing

Over at MacRumors they’ve discovered what appears to be a new Automatic Update feature set to arrive with iOS 5. Put simply, the change could see iPhones and other iOS devices updating apps without the need for tedious syncing. The leaked text/feature, since removed from view by Apple, appeared in the app update section when…

Tech News Jack Loftus Jun 4

WWDC 2011 Liveblog Coming This Monday

Atten-shun, fanboys, trolls, and all you beautiful normal people you: We will covering the WWDC 2011 keynote this Monday, June 6 at 10:00am. I feel a surprise in the air! Or it may be the cookies in the oven. We will give you real time commentary on all the announcements—including Mac OS X Lion, iOS…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 3

Apple to Start Sending iOS Updates Over-the-Air by End of Year?

Apple’s said to be exploring sending out over-the-air updates for iPhones, starting with the iOS 5 update in fall. Verizon is working closely with Apple, which as you probably know normally relies on updates over iTunes, suggesting that the Verizon iPhone will probably receive the iOS 5 update OTA before AT&T customers get in on…

Tech News Kat Hannaford May 5

Apple’s Been Approving iOS 5 Apps On the Sly Already

Is Android About to Get Crushed?

Leaked: iPhone 5 “Assistant” Is Enhanced Crowd-Sourcing Voice Control Based on Siri

iOS 5 Beta 2 Is Here, With Wireless Syncing

A Complete Video Guide to iOS5 on the iPad

Nuance Voice Control Spied Alongside MacBook Air Refresh In Latest Apple Leak

Redsn0w Updated, Now Jailbreaks iOS 5 (Tethered Only)

A Complete Video Guide to iOS 5

iOS 5 Code Hints at Built-in iPhone Panoramic Camera

How to Upgrade to iOS 5 Today, Without Any Developer Account

Apple’s Epic 117-Minute Keynote in Just 8 Minutes

iOS 5 Jailbroken Already

iOS 5 Hands On: It’s a Nice Improvement

WWDC 2011 Predictions: Here Comes iCloud, But What Else?

Is This How Notifications Will Work In iOS5?

An Educated Rumor: iCloud Isn’t the New MobileMe—It’s the New iTunes

If Only iOS Could Do Even Half of These Magical Things

“Automatic Download” iTunes Leak Hints at Wireless iOS App Updates, Less Syncing

WWDC 2011 Liveblog Coming This Monday

Apple to Start Sending iOS Updates Over-the-Air by End of Year?

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