Neowin News Feed for: Ios

The Fate of SMS: An interview with the sender of the world's first text message

Ben Buffone — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:40:20 +0100

We ask Neil Papworth, the man who sent the world's first text message, how he thinks texting has changed things, the social effects of SMS and where he sees the future of the technology. Read more...

Microsoft brings Office to the iPhone

Andy Weir — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:37:01 +0100

Microsoft has finally launched a version of Office for Apple's iPhone - although you'll need an Office 365 subscription to be able to use it - with Word, Excel and PowerPoint functionality included. Read more...

Apple may be considering iPhones with 4.7 and 5.7-inch screens

Brad Sams — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:35:56 +0100

A new report is stating that Apple is currently looking into producing an iPhone with a 4.7 and 5.7 in screens for 2014 which would be a dramatic departure from their current offerings. Read more...

Apple has posted its iOS 7 overview video, highlights all the features

Ben Buffone — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:35:06 +0100

We take a look at all the major features of iOS 7, Apple's mobile OS that's just been updated. The company have also posted the overview video, which highlights the process behind it. Read more...

Apple has announced iOS 7, dramatically overhauls the interface

Brad Sams — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:20:02 +0100

Apple has announced iOS 7 at WWDC that will be the platform for the company's future iOS devices and that it will arrive later this year for existing and future devices. Read more...

BBC launches free Weather app for iOS and Android phones

Andy Weir — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:36:52 +0100

The BBC has announced a new addition to its suite of mobile apps, with the launch of BBC Weather for iOS and Android smartphones, but there's no sign yet of Windows Phone or BlackBerry versions. Read more...

"What iOS 7 looks like" - let's hope not

Ben Buffone — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:08:39 +0100

Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac has posted some mockups of what he believes Apple's next mobile OS will look like. Apparently, he's been given early access to the software we'll see at WWDC later today. Read more...

iOS 7 screenshots leak ahead of WWDC? [Update: Fake]

Ben Buffone — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:15:51 +0100

Images have appeared on Twitter that purport to show iOS 7. The next major iteration of Apple's mobile OS is set to be introduced tomorrow, and these images are in line with rumours we've heard. Read more...

iWatch likely to launch in second half of 2013, says analyst

Ben Buffone — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:12:19 +0100

Citi's Glen Yeung, a well-respected analyst, has suggested Apple plan to launch an 'iWatch' in the second half of this year with suppliers reportedly ready to begin production immediately. Read more...

What to expect from WWDC 2013: Rumour Roundup

Ben Buffone — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:27:51 +0100

With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event kicking off on Monday, we reflect on all the rumours swirling around and suggest which ones are more likely than others. Read more...

Snapchat finally gets a redesign, with swipe gestures and more

Ben Buffone — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:29:43 +0100

Popular image messaging app Snapchat, known for its infamous NSFW aspect, has been drastically updated with UI improvements and speech enhancements - but image quality hasn't been enhanced. Read more...

2017 forecast: Windows Phone at 12.7%, 1bn Android phones a year

Andy Weir — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:42:50 +0100

Canalys has released its forecasts for global smartphone OS market share, predicting that by 2017, Windows Phone will have 12.7% of the market, with Apple declining from 19.5% to 14.1%. Read more...

Skype on iOS gets updated, fixes chat bugs

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:05:05 +0100

The iOS version of Skype has received a significant update, bumping its version number to 4.8. The update adds some video and audio enhancements, but more importantly it fixes the recent chat issues. Read more...

ComScore: Microsoft's US smartphone market share dipped in April 2013

John Callaham — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:28:53 +0100

The latest US smartphone market share numbers from ComScore show Microsoft's went down very slightly in the three month period that ended in April 2013, while Apple's share surged. Read more...

As Google Reader fades Feedly makes its move

Robert Brand — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:30:21 +0100

Google Reader is on its last legs and the hungry reading masses continue their search for a replacement. Feedly are stepping up by partnering with five developers to bring back some reading goodness. Read more...

iOS 7 'flat' redesign may have leaked, image suggests

Ben Buffone — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:47:39 +0100

An image has emerged that appears to show a redesigned iOS 7 home screen, with flatter, cleaner icons and a more unified design. With competition from other platforms looming, it's a welcome change. Read more...

It's the US vs Apple in court today over e-book price fixing charges

John Callaham — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:26:10 +0100

Today, the US government and Apple face off in court, with Apple accused of attempting to fix the price of e-books in cooperation with several book publishers. Apple has denied the charges. Read more...

Windows Phone and iOS accelerated growth over Android in US

Robert Brand — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:13:32 +0100

Windows Phone and iOS surprise as they show accelerated growth ahead of Android in the crucial US market. Kantar report paints a positive picture for Windows Phone acceptance. Third place secured? Read more...

Apple announces 16GB iPod Touch - but with no rear camera

Ben Buffone — Thu, 30 May 2013 11:55:16 +0100

Apple have released a 16GB version of their wildly popular music player, the iPod Touch. The new device remains reasonably similar, but with notable omissions of the rear camera and "loop" hook. Read more...

Hands on with the new Google Maps

Ben Buffone — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:05:18 +0100

We take a hands-on look at the new iteration of the world's most popular mapping service, Google Maps. The update brings improved imagery, 3D features, updated navigation tools, and more. Read more...