News tagged ‘wwdc12’
Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012
Feature Limitations in iOS 6 Mark the Start of iOS Fragmentation?
A closer look has revealed how much some of the more exciting features on iOS 6 will be left out - case in point, the new 3D Flyover feature and turn-by-turn voice navigation within Apple's new Maps app - on older devices such as the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4.
Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012
Apple Updates AirPort Express
No official announcements were made about the AirPort Express during Apple's recent WWDC conference. However, the Cupertino firm did slip in a surreptitious update on the compact wireless router after all. Read on to find out what's changed.
Mac Pro Updated by Apple without Fanfare
Apple has quietly updated their Mac Pro desktop series without any fanfare. This long-overdue hardware update for this high-end desktop series may bring little joy as these desktops still offer USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 connections, while support for Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 are still absent.
Apple Introduces New Smart Case for the iPad
Besides showcasing the new features of iOS 6, Apple also launched a new Smart Case for the iPad which has a polyurethane back that snaps in place over the tablet itself.
WWDC 2012: Apple Updates MacBook Lineup, Introduces Retina Display-equipped MacBook Pro
Apple has refreshed its MacBooks with Ivy Bridge processors, USB 3.0 support, extra SSD storage, and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GPUs. A super thin, optical drive-less 15-inch MacBook Pro sporting a 2,880 x 1,800-pixel Retina display was also unveiled.
Monday, 11 Jun 2012
Retina Graphics Apps Point to Retina Display on Thinner Macbook Pros
There are plenty of rumors swirling around the web prior to Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference due to commence tonight. However the appearance of apps with "Retina Graphics" in Apple's Mac App Store have pretty much confirmed the use of Retina displays on some of Apple's new hardware.
No iOS 6 for Original iPad and Third-Gen iPod Touch?
iOS 6, rumored to be announced during the upcoming WWDC 2012, will allegedly not support the original iPad or third-generation iPod touch, the Verge reports.
Wednesday, 6 Jun 2012
Facebook Integration and Revamped iOS Stores in iOS 6?
Facebook integration will be baked into the upcoming iOS alongside revamped iOS digital stores, Tech Crunch and 9to5Mac reports.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
iOS 6 to Showcase Siri API and iPad Support, 3D Mapping Functionality
Apple's iOS 6 will allegedly welcome an assortment of improvements, including the availability of Siri on iPad, Siri API for developers and last but not least, Apple's own mapping system with 3D functionality.
Monday, 14 May 2012
Apple Alleged to Drop Google Maps in iOS 6
Apple will allegedly be dropping Google Maps in iOS 6 and will rely on its in-house Maps application, 9to5Mac reports.
