As we close out one week and kick off another, let’s take a moment to look back at the attention-grabbing headlines from the past seven days. Some of the news you may recall, some may be new to you, but all the topics below are worthy of a second mention.
This is it folks! Apple’s highly anticipated WWDC 2014 Keynote should be underway shortly (10:00 AM Pacific Time or 1:00 PM Eastern Time). Apple is widely expected to unveil iOS 8, OS X 10.10, a smart home platform, and probably some new hardware.
First look at iOS 8 for iPhone and iPad in Photos
iOS 8 was just announced today, but as we’ve reported, developers are already getting their hands on it. As you might expect, screenshots showcasing all of the new operating system’s new features are already floating around the internet. We’ve compiled many of these, and you can find them in the gallery below the fold.
Apple unveiled iOS 8 with major new features and improvements such as Interactive Notifications, QuickType, support for third-party keyboards and lots more. We’ve already given you a sneak peak at some of the iOS 8 features with screenshots.
Six iOS 8 features inspired by Jailbreak Apps and Tweaks
After several months of rumors and speculations, Apple unveiled iOS 8, the next generation mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad at the WWDC 2014 Keynote on Monday.
iOS 8 Jailbreak: Status Update
It has been just over two days since Apple seeded iOS 8 beta to developers, so I’m quite sure many of you’re wondering if iOS 8 can be jailbroken. Security researcher and hacker Stefan Essar aka i0n1c who has successfully jailbroken iOS 7.1.1 brings some good news. He has tweeted that Apple hasn’t patched any of the exploits used to jailbreak iOS 7.1.1.
Video: Nine iOS 8 Hidden Features
During the WWDC 2014 Keynote, Apple showcased some of the major new iOS 8 features such as Interactive Notifications, new predictive QuickType keyboard, support for third-party keyboards, improvements to Messages and Photos app and lots more. Thanks to the release of iOS 8 beta, we’re discovering ton of new hidden features.
How to Downgrade from iOS 8 beta to iOS 7.1.1
If you’ve installed iOS 8, and want to downgrade back to iOS 7.1.1 because either you found it too buggy, or because your favorite apps like WhatsApp were crashing too frequently then we’ve covered. Downgrading from iOS 8 to iOS 7 is quite easy, despite Apple’s warning which states that you cannot downgrade back to earlier versions of iOS.
How to Get iOS 8 Features in iOS 7 Right Now
iOS 8 comes with a number of new features and improvements such as Interactive Notifications, smarter QuickType keyboard, support for third-party keyboards and lots more. However, most of us will have to wait until September to install iOS 8 on our devices, and if you don’t want to lose your jailbreak then probably wait until the iOS 8 jailbreak is released.
iOS 8 can scan credit card details using iPhone’s camera
In iOS 8, Safari includes a new feature that will allow users to scan a credit card with their iPhone or iPad’s camera, so that you don’t have to go through the hassle of entering it manually.
According to 9to5Mac, developers don’t have to do anything to enable the feature, the option to scan credit card shows up automatically on the keyboard when credit card number is requested as you can see in the screenshot below.
Recode: Apple to launch first wearable device in October
Apple laid out the foundation for a future health and fitness wearable product at WWDC with iOS 8′s HealthKit. Earlier today, a rumor claimed that the company is gearing up for an October launch for the iWatch smartwatch, and a report from Re/code confirms these rumors, citing their own sources.
Apple buys social location search engine Spotsetter
Apple has acquired Spotsetter, a social search engine to recommend you places to visit based on social cues from your friends and family. Spotsetter shut down the service following the acquisition, and some of its employees will join Apple and work on improving its mapping service.
iOS 8 brings FaceTime Audio conference calls
Last year with iOS 7, Apple introduced FaceTime Audio, a service to make voice-only calls to other iPhone and iPad users over the internet that was integrated right into the Phone app. iOS 8 makes FaceTime Audio even more useful by letting users make FaceTime Audio conference calls.
6 Most Wanted Features that are not available in iOS 8
Apple unveiled iOS 8, the hotly anticipated next generation mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch earlier this week. Apple showcased some of the major new features such as Interactive Notifications, a smarter QuickType keyboard, improvements for Messages and Siri, support for third-party keyboards, and lots more.
A close look at the design changes in Mac OS X Yosemite
Apple previewed OS X Yosemite at WWDC last week and released the first beta for developers and beta testers. The OS X update sports an all new design, in line with the changes iOS 7 underwent. Here’s a detailed look at these changes.
Report claims iPhone 6 will feature NFC, wireless charging, bigger screen and faster LTE antenna
A new report claims that the iPhone 6 will not only feature a larger screen, but will also come with a Near Field Communication (NFC) radio, wireless charging and an improved 4G antenna that supports faster LTE.
