Just when we think we know everything about the iOS, comes this Guest User mode or the 'Guided Access' mode that allows users to provide restricted access to an iOS device, hiding personal content such as photos, emails or messages, should any one need to lend it to another (via iMore). Apple has added the new...
iOS 6 introduced Apple's new mapping solution, replacing Google Maps. With the latter going the way of the dodo bird, some may be disappointed that local transit directions are not available anymore, unless you download a local transit app. Think again. You can still access local transit directions in iOS 6 by using Google Maps--on...
After having such a busy, event and pre-order filled week, iPhone 5's have already started shipping out to few customers. Many reports have shown estimated arrival dates of September 21st, while a 9To5Mac writer is expecting his device today, according to the Fedex estimate. Now below is what the UPS tracking page looks like. This...
We learned late last night that hacking firm Antisec had leaked out nearly one-million Apple device UDIDs to the public. The UDID is ultimately Apple's way of identifying each individual iOS device. The string of text is 40 characters long containing a mix of numbers and letters. The Antisec group claimed they hacked over 12 million...
Since 2007, Apple has run the iTunes Festival event in London. It's a completely free event and runs from September 1st to September 30th at the Roundhouse in London. The only way to attend is to win tickets to the concert, but if you're one of our Canadian readers, I wouldn't attempt to win them unless you...
Dropbox has now enabled 2-step verification for accounts, which is similar to what has been available for Google Accounts for a while now: Two-step verification is an optional but highly recommended security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your Dropbox account. Once enabled, Dropbox will require a six-digit security code in addition...
Yesterday we wrote about a harrowing story where Find my Friends was used to locate a stolen iPad. To our surprise, the man behind it was none other than one our readers @shuether. Turns out it was his sister's iPad and he used Find my Friends to locate the iPad successfully, even though the thieves...
Earlier today we learned the iPhone 5 may come equipped with a 640 x 1136 display resolution; also known as a 16:9 aspect ratio. With this display, users will have the ability to watch movies and TV shows in their native quality. Ultimately Apple would just be adding pixels to either the top or bottom...
If you're an iPhone user that is constantly experiencing battery drainage issues, you sure will enjoy this jailbreak tweak. Hacker @pod2g has pointed to a tweak by @xvolks called BattSaver. It claims to enhance the battery life of your jailbroken iPhone running iOS 5.0 or later. According to BattSaver's official website, the tweak will allow for double the current...
Apple introduced AirDrop WiFi ad-hoc service in Mac OS X Lion 10.7 that allows users to exchange files between Macs without the need of a Wi-Fi network or any configuration. While the feature is fairly simple to use via the OS X Finder, folks over at OSX Daily have pointed out that using AirDrop is now easier...
Apple released OS X Mountain Lion yesterday exclusively as a digital download via Mac App Store for $19.99, or free if you own a qualifying new Mac computer. While Apple has decided not to sell the update on optical media or USB sticks, you can always keep a physical copy of your Mac App Store download in the...
A Russian developer has apparently managed to discover a method of obtaining in-app purchases from iOS apps for free as noticed by Russian blog i-ekb.ru (via 9to5Mac). The process uses an “in-app proxy” and does not rely on any kind of jailbreak. In fact, the process can easily be replicated by any iOS user in three simple steps. The hack reportedly works on...
