Flipboard 2 Let You Create Your Own Magazines
Flipboard app for iOS iPhone and iPad has been updated to version 2.0 which allow users to curate articles and placed them on their own magazine. Users click on a new plus icon to add into their personal magazine. You can then share your magazine with your friends or leave it private. Android users will be able to read magazines iOS users create, but won’t be able to create their own.
Here is what is new:
★ You can now collect and save content into your own magazines, tap the new “+” button to get started.
★ Your magazines are public, but can be made private (viewable only to you).
★ Use the new bookmarklet to add items to your magazines from your browser.
★ Get Flipboard notifications when people like, comment or subscribe to your magazines.
★ Easily email or share magazines to Facebook, Twitter, G+, etc
★ Personalized recommendations for more to add to your Flipboard.
✓ Search is now front and center on your Flipboard, with new improved results.
✓ Faster page-loading and faster flipping performance.
Amazon Pushed Out Cloud Player App For iPad
Amazon has finally make available on the Apple Store the optimized Cloud Player app for the iPad and iPad mini. This app allows customers to play, download, manage, and create playlists from music stored in their Amazon music locker. From the Cloud Player app, users can either stream music in their library from the cloud, or download it for offline playback.
From App Store:
With Cloud Player, you can:
• Stream your music from the cloud.
• Download locally to enjoy your music offline – no Wi-Fi or mobile network needed.
• Create and edit playlists.
• Control your music from your lockscreen.
• Use Bluetooth to stream your music in your house or car.
• You can also listen to music in your Cloud Player library on your Kindle Fire, PC, Mac, Android-based device, Sonos, Roku, or Samsung Smart TV.
Apple To Release 128Gb iPad In Feb
Apple will release a new fourth generation iPad with 128Gb capacity from Monday. The new iPad will retail for $799 for a WiFi-only version and $929 for a version that also features mobile connectivity.
Apple iPad 5 Rumoured To Be Thinner, Lighter Releasing In October 2013
Apple iPad 5 is now rumoured to be out by October 2013 not March due to limitation on some of the compoenents. The tablet will be thinner and lighter and has many features from the iPad Mini. That includes a 4mm reduction in height, 17mm in width, and 2mm in depth. The iPad 5 will also incorporate elements of the iPad mini – namely the black/slate or white/silver color schemes. Apple is likely working on a full redesign of the interior.
Apple used the October 23 event to announced the new iPad Mini. The smaller iPad Mini features faster A6X chipset, Facetime HD camera, a 7.9-inch Multi-Touch retina display, iSight cameras, 10 hours of battery life. Apple today also announced the fourth generation iPad featuring a gorgeous 9.7-inch Retina™ display, new Apple-designed A6X chip, FaceTime HD camera and ultrafast wireless performance. Both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad come with iOS 6. The new, mini iPad is priced at $329 for 16Gb.
Apple iPad 5 Rumoured To Be Thinner, Lighter Releasing In March 2013
According to Japanese blog Macotakara, the next iPad will be unveiled in March 2013 and it will be thinner and lighter. That includes a 4mm reduction in height, 17mm in width, and 2mm in depth. The iPad 5 will also incorporate elements of the iPad mini – namely the black/slate or white/silver color schemes.
Apple used the October 23 event to announced the new iPad Mini. The smaller iPad Mini features faster A6X chipset, Facetime HD camera, a 7.9-inch Multi-Touch retina display, iSight cameras, 10 hours of battery life. Apple today also announced the fourth generation iPad featuring a gorgeous 9.7-inch Retina™ display, new Apple-designed A6X chip, FaceTime HD camera and ultrafast wireless performance. Both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad come with iOS 6. The new, mini iPad is priced at $329 for 16Gb.
Apple Released Commercials For iPad Mini – Books and Photos
Apple has released two new ads for iPad Mini. The commercials are for showcasing books and photos apps using iPad Mini.
The smaller iPad Mini features faster A6X chipset, Facetime HD camera, a 7.9-inch Multi-Touch retina display, iSight cameras, 10 hours of battery life. Apple today also announced the fourth generation iPad featuring a gorgeous 9.7-inch Retina™ display, new Apple-designed A6X chip, FaceTime HD camera and ultrafast wireless performance. Both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad come with iOS 6.
The new, mini iPad is priced at $329 for 16Gb.
Read Apple’s full press release
Facebook Updated iOS App With New Messeges Feature
Facebook has just released an updated iOS app version 5.1 that incorporates some features first seen in its standalone Camera and Messages apps.
From Facebook App Store:
Now it’s easier to chat with your friends and share multiple photos.
• Swipe left anywhere in the app to quickly see who’s available and send a message
• Add friends you message most to the top of your Favorites
• Share multiple photos fast
• Give real gifts to your friends using Facebook Gifts (US-only)
• When sending messages, see who’s active so you and your friends know how soon to expect a reply
Sony Released Reader App For iOS
Sony finally launched its own Reader app on iOS for iPad and iPhone devices. The app let you access all books purchased through the Sony Reader store, or even those contained within a Sony Reader library.
DRM books purchased for Sony Reader will allow users to read those books from any iOS device running version 4.3 or later.
Description from Sony:
The intuitive app design is ideal for readers on the move, so get reading wherever you are! You’ll enjoy the following features -
- A natural, book-like reading experience
- Intuitive navigation makes using the app as easy as the turn of a page
- Adjustable font size and contrast to customize your reading preferences (sayonara, spectacles!)
- Leave your mark! Create and edit bookmarks as you read
- Access to your Reader library to read new purchases and old favorites
- Personalized collections and library organization
- Option of Day and Night reading modes
Apple iPad Mini Ad – Piano
Check out the iPad Mini ad featuring a simulated piano. The new Apple mini tablet is now available in the store.
Apple’s smaller iPad Mini features faster A6X chipset, Facetime HD camera, a 7.9-inch Multi-Touch retina display, iSight cameras, 10 hours of battery life.
The new, mini iPad is priced at $329 for 16Gb.
Apple iPad Mini Unboxing
Check out the iPad Mini unboxing. The new Apple mini tablet is now available in the store.
Apple’s smaller iPad Mini features faster A6X chipset, Facetime HD camera, a 7.9-inch Multi-Touch retina display, iSight cameras, 10 hours of battery life.
The new, mini iPad is priced at $329 for 16Gb.
