By Todd Haselton |
Apple issued the latest update for iPhone 5 users on Thursday. iOS version 6.1.4 is now available and, according to the change log, includes an “updated audio profile for the speakerphone.” This probably isn’t a major update that you’ll need to jump on — there…
By Todd Haselton |
The iOS 6.1 evasi0n jailbreak that was launched exactly a month ago is already installed on more than 14 million devices, a member of the team that created the tool said recently. The jailbreak works on the iPad, iPod touch and the iPhone and works…
By Todd Haselton |
We had an inkling that the update was coming soon, and indeed Apple moved fast on this one. iOS 6.1.1 is now available and it brings with it several bug fixes for iOS 6.1. The update is available over-the-air and should be relatively small. 9to5Mac…
By Adriana Lee |
The long-awaited untethered jailbreak of iOS 6 finally arrived yesterday via the evasi0n release, and while some folks rushed to get their grubby mitts on the hack, others waited patiently to see if any quirks popped up to spoil the fun. And now, if you’ve…
By Todd Haselton |
The kind folks over at Evads3rs released an iOS 6/iOS 6.1 jailbreak earlier today and the release was met with instant popularity. In fact, the group noted that its servers have been slammed with more than 270,000 downloads since the jailbreak tool went live at…
By Todd Haselton |
The iOS 6/6.1 jailbreak was just released by the Evad3rs team. We already knew it was coming this morning for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and the group said we could expect it at about noon eastern. It looks like they met that promise,…
By Todd Haselton |
The evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 6.0 through iOS 6.1 will launch today at some point. @Planetbeing, one of the developers working on the project, confirmed the release date via Twitter and the group’s website currently says the project is “101%” completed. The untethered jailbreak will…
By Todd Haselton |
Most of us are still running Apple’s iOS 6 operating system, but iOS 6.1 is expected to launch in the near future. The hint was provided by Stefan Esser, who said that iOS 6.1 Beta 4 will “expire in 12 days,” according to GottabeMobile. So what’s…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple’s iOS 6 “Do Not Disturb” feature ran into a few bugs over the weekend after we moved in to 2013. For reasons unknown, the feature would not automatically turn itself on or off. Apple released an update on Wednesday acknowledging the problem: Symptoms After January 1st,…
By Adriana Lee |
Did you hold off on upgrading to iOS 6 due to the loss of Google Maps? Seems you’re not alone. According to the mobile ad gurus at MoPub, an awful lot of people hit the firmware update this weekend after Google’s third-party iOS maps app launched. Indeed,…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple on Tuesday rolled out iOS 6.0.2 for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini, which the company says fixes a Wi-Fi bug. iPhone 5 users in particular will be happy. That seems to be it—this is just typical housecleaning, and perfectly timed as millions of…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple just released iOS 6.1 beta 4 to developers and it is available as an over-the-air update for anyone who already has iOS 6 beta 3 installed. 9to5Mac also said that Apple has pushed out a new Apple TV software beta as well as a preview…
By Todd Haselton |
Should Apple buy the map making company TomTom in an effort to improve its Maps offering as quickly as possible? We think Apple should do anything to improve Maps as fast as it can, and one analyst argues that it’s a very real possibility Apple will…
By Todd Haselton |
Australian police have warned motorists against using Apple’s own mapping solution in iOS 6. We’ve already reported on the ugly bugs, but the police force is even more worried. Why? It has already had to save six drivers who ended up stranded in the middle…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple on Monday began seeding iOS 6.1 beta 3 to developers, with the typical bug fixes and improvements leading the charge. It’s unclear how comprehensive the 105 MB update is, but there’s likely nothing in particular to write home about. Once we can obtain a…
By Adriana Lee |
Apple mentioned last June that it was working on a new Eyes Free mode, explaining that it was working with various car companies to bring Siri voice command to automobiles. And now it seems GM is at the head of the line, as it just…
By Brandon Russell |
That weird, annoying, and downright dubious iMessage bug that seemingly tied the service to a specific handset, even after remote wipe and deactivation, has allegedly been fixed. According to The Next Web, Apple actually corrected the issue when it launched iOS 6 by placing new…
By Adriana Lee |
If you’re a podcast or streaming audio fan with an iOS 6 cellular device, you’ll want to pay attention to this one: Thanks to Public Radio Exchange (PRX) Labs, another data consumption glitch was uncovered that affects users who stream this kind of audio content. Unlike…
By Todd Haselton |
The iOS 6 version of Skype has been officially updated to support the larger 4-inch display on the iPhone 5. Prior to today, the application showed borders along the top and bottom of the screen, which was a bit frustrating since it didn’t provide an…
By Jon Rettinger |
Honestly, my biggest gripe with iOS 6, even more than Apple’s Maps fiasco, is the absence of YouTube. The official replacement currently found in the App Store is atrocious (only native for the iPhone and iPod touch), and isn’t anywhere near the quality of the…
By Todd Haselton |
We have bad news if you’re an iOS user holding out for Google Maps to find your way around. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that the application will launch anytime soon. Sources speaking with The Guardian said Google is “not optimistic” that Apple will approval Google’s Maps…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple on Thursday rolled out an update for iOS 6 (iOS 6.0.1) that promises to introduce the usual improvements and fixes, including the horizontal line keyboard bug that affected some users. In addition, the almost 70 MB download fixes a wireless update problem that some…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple’s iPad mini and fourth generation iPad will go on sale this Friday, Nov. 2 to the general public. Those who pre-ordered the device should expect them at the same time, or shortly thereafter. But if you’re lucky, as one iGen.Fr reader clearly is, you may…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple announced a major shake up in the ranks of the management yesterday. As a result, Scott Forstall, who oversaw iOS, and retail chief John Browett will be leaving the firm. A report surfaced late Monday night that Forstall was asked to leave the firm…
