Neowin News Feed for: Ios

Facebook launches its own Instagram-like app

John Callaham — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:04:49 +0100

Facebook has launched its own stand alone smartphone camera app, Facebook Camera, for iOS devices. The app was not developed by anyone working at Instagram. Read more...

3.3 million Windows Phones were shipped in Q1

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:05:47 +0100

Despite an increase of over half a million shipments, Microsoft's Windows Phone platform saw a year-over-year decline in the first quarter this year, according to market research company IDC. Read more...

Office reportedly to land on iOS and Android in November

Brad Sams — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:47:18 +0100

The long rumored Office for iOS is getting a release date, if the source of the information is correct. Mark your calendars for November as that is speculated launch date for the platform Read more...

Rumor: next-gen iPhone rumored to have 16:9 display

Jake Durasamy — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:30:37 +0100

Nobody knows what the next iPhone will be like, and although nothing is confirmed; a new rumor suggests that the iPhone 5 could feature a 16:9 aspect ratio and contain a redesigned dock connector. Read more...

Infinity Blade II free update coming May 24th

John Callaham — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:09:15 +0100

Epic Games has announced that its iOS action title Infinity Blade II will get a free content update on Thursday, May 24th. The update will include ways to involve friends via Facebook and more. Read more...

Apple helps Kickstarter project break App Store rules

Tyler Holman — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:04:46 +0100

Despite their unforgiving reputation when it comes to the App Store, it turns out that Apple is helping Kickstarter projects get around their own rules by giving away more free apps to supporters. Read more...

Could future Windows Phones transfer apps from iOS or Androids?

John Callaham — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:50 +0100

A newly revealed patent application from Microsoft shows that the company has developed a way to transfer apps and data from one phone to another, even if that phone uses another operating system. Read more...

Gartner: Mobile phone sales down 2 percent worldwide in Q1

John Callaham — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:58:20 +0100

Gartner claims that worldwide, overall sales of mobile phones went down two percent in the first quarter of 2012. It's the first time since 2009 that the industry has seen a decrease in sales. Read more...

Zenimax sues developer of Skyrim map app for iOS

Tyler Holman — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:27:12 +0100

Zenimax, the parent company of Skyrim developer Bethesda, has filed a lawsuit against the developers of Dragon Shout, an iOS app that helps players navigate Skyrim, but Apple isn't removing the app. Read more...

WSJ: iPhone getting larger screen

Anthony Tosie — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:44:27 +0100

A new report claims that Apple has begun ordering 4 inch screens from its suppliers in advance of the announcement for the company's new iPhone, which is expected to ship later this year. Read more...

Chrome iOS version in the works?

John Callaham — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:57:12 +0100

A new rumor claims that Google is working on a version of Chrome that would be made available for iOS devices, and that it could be made available as soon as the end of June. Read more...

Facebook launches improved mobile iOS and Android news feeds

John Callaham — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:08:21 +0100

Facebook has launched new versions of its iOS and Android news feeds, along with a new site for mobile web users, that increases the size of pictures when seen in the news feed. Read more...

Amazing Alex to be first non-Angry Birds game from Rovio

John Callaham — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:53:26 +0100

Rovio will release Amazing Alex, a puzzle game with an educational theme, later in 2012. It will be the developer's first game that is not based on its Angry Birds franchise. Read more...

Republique exceeds $500,000 Kickstarter goal [Update]

John Callaham — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:30:42 +0100

Republique, the upcoming iOS-PC-Mac game from developer Camouflaj, has now exceeded its $500,000 fund-raising goal on Kickstarter with just a few hours to go before the campaign ends. Read more...

Report: Apple to sell 7" iPad for $200 to $250

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:12 +0100

A stubbornly persistent rumor resurfaces once more, as yet another source claims that Apple is planning to release a 7-inch version of its tablet later this year in the $200 to $250 price range. Read more...

Pebble sells out of Kickstarter watches; raises over $10 million

John Callaham — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:12:26 +0100

The Kickstarter campaign for the Pebble wristwatch has now sold out of its 85,000 pre-orders for Kickstarter backers. With eight days to go, it has now raised over $10 million Read more...

Facebook to launch its own App Center store

John Callaham — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:24:58 +0100

Facebook has announced plans to launch its own downloadable app store, called App Center. The store would sell iOS and Android apps for mobile devices and web and desktop apps for PC users. Read more...

Google releases updated Google+ iPhone app

John Callaham — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:35:49 +0100

Google has released a new version of its Google+ app for iOS devices like the iPhone that has a revamped user interface. A new Google+ app version for Android devices is in the works. Read more...

Drop Out Adventures - a huge update with new challenges

Tyler Holman — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:34:06 +0100

The Drop Out is now Drop Out Adventures, and the iOS title has an awesome new update with better graphics, new levels, teleporters, and all new challenges - plus it's all free to existing owners! Read more...

iPad accounts for almost 95% of all tablet web traffic

Nathan Tsui — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:53:18 +0100

New figures indicate that Apple's iPad comprises an astounding 94.64% of all tablet web traffic, while its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, takes up 1.22%. Read more...