iOS 4.3.2 arrives, fixes iPad 3G, FaceTime bugs
This morning Apple released iOS 4.3.2, a build that promises to fix a bug that caused video to go blank or become frozen during FaceTime calls, as well another bug that kept some international iPad users with 3G models from connecting to local cellular networks. The new release also contains the latest security updates.The software is compatible with the GSM model of the iPhone 4, the iPhone 3GS, both generations of the iPad, and the third and fourth generations of the iPod Touch. Customers with Verizon iPhone 4s are receiving a different update dubbed 4.2.7, which addresses the same issues but doesn't include features specific to iOS 4.3.x, such as the new JavaScript engine for Safari and AirPlay support in third-party applications.A post by Boy Genius Report this time last week said iOS 4.3.2 was coming "in about two weeks" but was otherwise spot-on about it being just a bug fix update.What's unclear is whether this update addresses a problem that has been affecting users with iPad 2 units on Verizon's network who have had to reboot to re-enable 3G once it had been disabled. Apple said last week that it was investigating the issue. CNET contacted Apple to see if that particular issue had been sorted out as part of the 3G connectivity fix, but we hadn't heard back by publication time.
Monday, March 23, 2015
iOS 4.3 code hints at A5 processor in next iPhone
iOS 4.3 code hints at A5 processor in next iPhone
Apple released the latest update to its iOS operating system just this morning, and already savvy coders have found signs that the company may be testing dual-core processors in the next version of the iPhone.The iPad 2 is the first iOS device to ship with the A5, Apple's new dual-core processor that succeeds the A4. The A4 had been released first on the iPad before making its way to the iPhone 4, then later to the iPod Touch and Apple TV.Riffing off the discovery of the A5 processor's code name within iOS 4.3's code by Chronic Dev group member Chronic, iOS developer Filippo Bigarella found mention of "N94AP," a code name that would signify a yet-to-be-released iPhone based on past device code names. The N94AP mention was then linked up with "S5L8940," the name for the A5 within the iOS code. Is this a definitive sign the next iPhone will sport a dual-core processor? Certainly not, but it would jibe both with last year's processor refresh pattern of the iPad's chip trickling down to other iOS devices, and advanced notice of other Apple products from within development code. That was most recently the case with the Verizon iPhone, which was referenced in iOS 4 code back in August, some five months before it was officially announced.(Via 9to5Mac)
Apple released the latest update to its iOS operating system just this morning, and already savvy coders have found signs that the company may be testing dual-core processors in the next version of the iPhone.The iPad 2 is the first iOS device to ship with the A5, Apple's new dual-core processor that succeeds the A4. The A4 had been released first on the iPad before making its way to the iPhone 4, then later to the iPod Touch and Apple TV.Riffing off the discovery of the A5 processor's code name within iOS 4.3's code by Chronic Dev group member Chronic, iOS developer Filippo Bigarella found mention of "N94AP," a code name that would signify a yet-to-be-released iPhone based on past device code names. The N94AP mention was then linked up with "S5L8940," the name for the A5 within the iOS code. Is this a definitive sign the next iPhone will sport a dual-core processor? Certainly not, but it would jibe both with last year's processor refresh pattern of the iPad's chip trickling down to other iOS devices, and advanced notice of other Apple products from within development code. That was most recently the case with the Verizon iPhone, which was referenced in iOS 4 code back in August, some five months before it was officially announced.(Via 9to5Mac)
iOS 4.2.1 Mobile Safari adds goodies for developers
iOS 4.2.1 Mobile Safari adds goodies for developers
Web developer and blogger Maximiliano Firtman has provided a quick demonstration of the DeviceOrientation API--a "move the ball" demonstration, available here on iOS devices running iOS 4.2.1.Firtman says that WebSockets is another major update. "WebSockets is a W3C HTML5 API currently in draft that allows JavaScript to use an open, bidirectional full-duplex connection to a server using TCP sockets," he said. "This is a great news for chat and real-time applications that will reduce AJAX periodic calls."Developers will also be able to access the new AirPrint feature in iOS 4.2.1, allowing for wireless printing directly from Web pages through the new Safari print dialog.As a Web developer, what's your favorite feature update in Mobile Safari? Let me know in the comments!Be sure to follow MacFixIt on Twitter and contribute to the CNET Mac forums.
Web developer and blogger Maximiliano Firtman has provided a quick demonstration of the DeviceOrientation API--a "move the ball" demonstration, available here on iOS devices running iOS 4.2.1.Firtman says that WebSockets is another major update. "WebSockets is a W3C HTML5 API currently in draft that allows JavaScript to use an open, bidirectional full-duplex connection to a server using TCP sockets," he said. "This is a great news for chat and real-time applications that will reduce AJAX periodic calls."Developers will also be able to access the new AirPrint feature in iOS 4.2.1, allowing for wireless printing directly from Web pages through the new Safari print dialog.As a Web developer, what's your favorite feature update in Mobile Safari? Let me know in the comments!Be sure to follow MacFixIt on Twitter and contribute to the CNET Mac forums.
iOS 4 rollout brings lengthy download times
iOS 4 rollout brings lengthy download times
iOS 4 download delaysHow's your iOS 4 download experience going?Eager to get your hands on the latest and greatest version of Apple's iOS for your iPhone or iPod Touch? Apparently you're not alone, as CNET readers, Twitter users, and our own staff members have been experiencing heavily extended download times, as well as download failures on the software update.For this reporter, the start-to-finish time to grab Apple's 378MB iOS 4 firmware update (which is one of Apple's biggest yet) was estimated at 4 hours and 29 minutes, averaging 20KB to 30KB downloaded per second. It also had to be restarted twice, due to connection drops on the other end. By comparison, a successful download of a 379MB file from Apple's iPhone developer center Web site took just 17 minutes on the same connection.If history has taught us anything though, it's that the download will get faster--it will just take time. The same thing happened when iOS 3 was released, prompting download times in excess of an hour for the much smaller 230MB file.Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.How's your download experience been? Let us know in the poll to the left, or in the comments.
iOS 4 download delaysHow's your iOS 4 download experience going?Eager to get your hands on the latest and greatest version of Apple's iOS for your iPhone or iPod Touch? Apparently you're not alone, as CNET readers, Twitter users, and our own staff members have been experiencing heavily extended download times, as well as download failures on the software update.For this reporter, the start-to-finish time to grab Apple's 378MB iOS 4 firmware update (which is one of Apple's biggest yet) was estimated at 4 hours and 29 minutes, averaging 20KB to 30KB downloaded per second. It also had to be restarted twice, due to connection drops on the other end. By comparison, a successful download of a 379MB file from Apple's iPhone developer center Web site took just 17 minutes on the same connection.If history has taught us anything though, it's that the download will get faster--it will just take time. The same thing happened when iOS 3 was released, prompting download times in excess of an hour for the much smaller 230MB file.Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.How's your download experience been? Let us know in the poll to the left, or in the comments.
International Apple stores to close early on upcoming days
International Apple stores to close early on upcoming days
Apple Stores in several countries around the world will have reduced hours later this month, according to a new report.Apple Stores everywhere from China to Canada to Italy report that they'll have special hours, including early closing times, starting on November 15. The shortened hours appear to be staggered. Apple's Paris store, for example, will have special hours on November 18 and November 19. One of the company's Hong Kong stores will have special hours on November 17.AppleInsider earlier reported on the news.It's not clear why Apple, which plans to launch the new iPad Mini with Retina this month and the Mac Pro in December, is holding special hours at so many stores around the world. Interestingly, the company isn't cutting its store hours in the US.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on the report. We will update this story when we have more information.
Apple Stores in several countries around the world will have reduced hours later this month, according to a new report.Apple Stores everywhere from China to Canada to Italy report that they'll have special hours, including early closing times, starting on November 15. The shortened hours appear to be staggered. Apple's Paris store, for example, will have special hours on November 18 and November 19. One of the company's Hong Kong stores will have special hours on November 17.AppleInsider earlier reported on the news.It's not clear why Apple, which plans to launch the new iPad Mini with Retina this month and the Mac Pro in December, is holding special hours at so many stores around the world. Interestingly, the company isn't cutting its store hours in the US.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on the report. We will update this story when we have more information.
Intel's CEO coy about hinting at Apple deal
Intel's CEO coy about hinting at Apple deal
Intel's CEO seemed to throw cold water on a chip deal with Apple in Tuesday's earnings conference call -- though it really depends on how you read his comments. When asked about making processors based on the ARM design -- such as Apple's A series chips -- Paul Otellini was quick to dismiss the idea. "No," was the short answer from Otellini.The longer answer stipulated "ground rules" where Intel "would not enable a chip competitor." But Otellini did seem to leave an opening for his successor, depending how you choose interpret his comments about the foundry business."It would be great if we could form a strategic relationship with a customer so that it went beyond just a single foundry transaction," he said, meaning that Intel would like to be more than just a garden variety contract manufacturer.Otellini also said in the call that Intel's foundry business has passed the first stage and hinted at announcements to come. "I've described the strategy before as a crawl, walk, run strategy. We're past crawling. We're in the mode of collecting serious customers...as you'd expect in this business, and there are some other customers that we still have not yet publicly announced," he said. Whatever the case, Otellini will be gone in about a month and his successor may have very different ideas. [Earnings conference call comments via Seeking Alpha ]
Intel's CEO seemed to throw cold water on a chip deal with Apple in Tuesday's earnings conference call -- though it really depends on how you read his comments. When asked about making processors based on the ARM design -- such as Apple's A series chips -- Paul Otellini was quick to dismiss the idea. "No," was the short answer from Otellini.The longer answer stipulated "ground rules" where Intel "would not enable a chip competitor." But Otellini did seem to leave an opening for his successor, depending how you choose interpret his comments about the foundry business."It would be great if we could form a strategic relationship with a customer so that it went beyond just a single foundry transaction," he said, meaning that Intel would like to be more than just a garden variety contract manufacturer.Otellini also said in the call that Intel's foundry business has passed the first stage and hinted at announcements to come. "I've described the strategy before as a crawl, walk, run strategy. We're past crawling. We're in the mode of collecting serious customers...as you'd expect in this business, and there are some other customers that we still have not yet publicly announced," he said. Whatever the case, Otellini will be gone in about a month and his successor may have very different ideas. [Earnings conference call comments via Seeking Alpha ]
ScoreMobile's iPhone app is a sports fan's savior
ScoreMobile's iPhone app is a sports fan's savior
Have you ever been forced away from watching your favorite sports team because of some prior obligation, only to find yourself sneaking away to the nearest TV to check on the score?Well, then ScoreMobile's new iPhone app is for you.Essentially, ScoreMobile has taken its already killer iPhone web app and translated it over to a nice downloadable package.Right now, ScoreMobile offers real-time scores and stats for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAB, and even CFL for our Canadian readers.Even though I have dropped a lot of jaws by showing off the instantaneous video highlights that MLB.com's iPhone app provides, it is certainly lacking in the statistics department.ScoreMobile picks up the slack.The application gives live standings, lineups, and a variety of other statistics.Even though it doesn't have video highlights like MLB's app, the statistics provided here are much more robust.The lack of sports applications that are available for the iPhone is really amazing to me.There is certainly a large market of sports fans out there, waiting to be tapped into.Despite the apparent void of good sports applications, ScoreMobile's app for iPhone is clearly the best available right now.It serves up rich and timely statistics and has a slick UI.The best part is that it's free, so it's worth your click to download it at the very least.You can give it a try here.
Have you ever been forced away from watching your favorite sports team because of some prior obligation, only to find yourself sneaking away to the nearest TV to check on the score?Well, then ScoreMobile's new iPhone app is for you.Essentially, ScoreMobile has taken its already killer iPhone web app and translated it over to a nice downloadable package.Right now, ScoreMobile offers real-time scores and stats for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAB, and even CFL for our Canadian readers.Even though I have dropped a lot of jaws by showing off the instantaneous video highlights that MLB.com's iPhone app provides, it is certainly lacking in the statistics department.ScoreMobile picks up the slack.The application gives live standings, lineups, and a variety of other statistics.Even though it doesn't have video highlights like MLB's app, the statistics provided here are much more robust.The lack of sports applications that are available for the iPhone is really amazing to me.There is certainly a large market of sports fans out there, waiting to be tapped into.Despite the apparent void of good sports applications, ScoreMobile's app for iPhone is clearly the best available right now.It serves up rich and timely statistics and has a slick UI.The best part is that it's free, so it's worth your click to download it at the very least.You can give it a try here.
Quicken Online gets iPhone companion app
Quicken Online gets iPhone companion app
Intuit has just released a handy, free iPhone app to accompany its free online financial service, Quicken Online.Unlike the software version of Quicken, a feature-laden financial management app, Quicken Online and its Quicken Online Mobile companion app (get it here--iTunes store link) are really only designed to help you get a view into your cash flow. The main screen of Quicken Online Mobile shows you how much cash you have access to before your next payday, and it shows how you're doing against any monthly budget numbers you have set up.You can also add new cash transactions from the app; credit card transactions get picked up automatically when the service connects to your financial institutions for updates.Glitzy features include a cash position graph that shows up when you rotate the phone to the landscape orientation, and a location-aware ATM finder.One big advantage of Quicken Online Mobile over competitor Mint (mobile app review) is that Quicken lets you set up a PIN password screen in front of the app, if you wish; Mint relies on you setting up a password on the iPhone itself, which would be fine--unless you like to run your iPhone without a password. (Mint does let you disable access to your iPhone app via your account page on the Mint Web site, though.)This is a good app for keeping tabs on your cash. So's Mint, security issue aside. If you use either Quicken Online or Mint on the Web and have an iPhone, do be sure to check out their mobile apps.Rotate your iPhone for a different view of your account.Intuit
Intuit has just released a handy, free iPhone app to accompany its free online financial service, Quicken Online.Unlike the software version of Quicken, a feature-laden financial management app, Quicken Online and its Quicken Online Mobile companion app (get it here--iTunes store link) are really only designed to help you get a view into your cash flow. The main screen of Quicken Online Mobile shows you how much cash you have access to before your next payday, and it shows how you're doing against any monthly budget numbers you have set up.You can also add new cash transactions from the app; credit card transactions get picked up automatically when the service connects to your financial institutions for updates.Glitzy features include a cash position graph that shows up when you rotate the phone to the landscape orientation, and a location-aware ATM finder.One big advantage of Quicken Online Mobile over competitor Mint (mobile app review) is that Quicken lets you set up a PIN password screen in front of the app, if you wish; Mint relies on you setting up a password on the iPhone itself, which would be fine--unless you like to run your iPhone without a password. (Mint does let you disable access to your iPhone app via your account page on the Mint Web site, though.)This is a good app for keeping tabs on your cash. So's Mint, security issue aside. If you use either Quicken Online or Mint on the Web and have an iPhone, do be sure to check out their mobile apps.Rotate your iPhone for a different view of your account.Intuit
iTunes ready for iOS 4; new App helps devs connect
iTunes ready for iOS 4; new App helps devs connect
Apple's iOS 4 will incorporate everything from video calling to multitasking, separating Apple's mobile device operating system even further from the competition, and those apps are now being accepted for the App Store. Developer's are sure to be excited about the many enhancements offered by Apple's iOS 4, including multitasking for background audio apps, VoIP, background and push notifications, task finishing, and fast app switching, Apple's new advertising platform iAds, the new social gaming network GameCenter, and 1,500 new APIs covering calendar access, in-app SMS, photo library access, video playback and capture, map kit improvements, and a new quick look feature.Apple has also released a new App to aid developers in the creation of the next great apps for the iOS 4 platform. According to Apple, the iTunes Connect Mobile App for developers:"Allows developers to access their sales and trend data from iTunes Connect. You can now view your daily and weekly sales data related to updates, paid and free apps as well as In-App purchases. Whether at the office, at home or on the go, iTunes Connect Mobile keeps you informed about your sales numbers right on your iPhone or iPod touch."The iTunes Connect Mobile application will work on iPhone OS 3.x (including on the iPad) and is available on iTunes now.Be sure to check us out on Twitter and the CNET Mac forums.Submit a fix to MacFixIt! Email Us.
Apple's iOS 4 will incorporate everything from video calling to multitasking, separating Apple's mobile device operating system even further from the competition, and those apps are now being accepted for the App Store. Developer's are sure to be excited about the many enhancements offered by Apple's iOS 4, including multitasking for background audio apps, VoIP, background and push notifications, task finishing, and fast app switching, Apple's new advertising platform iAds, the new social gaming network GameCenter, and 1,500 new APIs covering calendar access, in-app SMS, photo library access, video playback and capture, map kit improvements, and a new quick look feature.Apple has also released a new App to aid developers in the creation of the next great apps for the iOS 4 platform. According to Apple, the iTunes Connect Mobile App for developers:"Allows developers to access their sales and trend data from iTunes Connect. You can now view your daily and weekly sales data related to updates, paid and free apps as well as In-App purchases. Whether at the office, at home or on the go, iTunes Connect Mobile keeps you informed about your sales numbers right on your iPhone or iPod touch."The iTunes Connect Mobile application will work on iPhone OS 3.x (including on the iPad) and is available on iTunes now.Be sure to check us out on Twitter and the CNET Mac forums.Submit a fix to MacFixIt! Email Us.
Intuit's GoPayment service offering incentives (podcast)
Intuit's GoPayment service offering incentives (podcast)
Intuit is looking to increase its presence in the mobile payment market by offering a free credit card reader for smartphones and eliminating monthly fees.The offer extends to people who sign up by mid-February.The service, called GoPayment, was launched in 2009.Andrew Freed, GoPayment product managerLarry Magid/CNET Intuit is best known for its Quicken personal finance software, TurboTax tax preparation software and service, and QuickBooks for small business, With this free offer, Intuit is squaring off against Square which also offers a free credit card swiper and no monthly fees. Both Intuit and Square do charge transaction fees which, for most users, start around 2.7 percent if a card is swiped and a bit higher if no card is present. Unlike Square, which can be used by just about anyone for things like garage sales or splitting dinner bills, GoPayment is designed specifically for small businesses, but includes very small businesses like gardeners, plumbers, artists at street fairs, and consultants. For more on the free offer, see Lance Whitney's post from Tuesday and click below to listen to my interview with GoPayment product manager Andrew Freed.Listen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe now:iTunes (audio) |RSS (audio)
Intuit is looking to increase its presence in the mobile payment market by offering a free credit card reader for smartphones and eliminating monthly fees.The offer extends to people who sign up by mid-February.The service, called GoPayment, was launched in 2009.Andrew Freed, GoPayment product managerLarry Magid/CNET Intuit is best known for its Quicken personal finance software, TurboTax tax preparation software and service, and QuickBooks for small business, With this free offer, Intuit is squaring off against Square which also offers a free credit card swiper and no monthly fees. Both Intuit and Square do charge transaction fees which, for most users, start around 2.7 percent if a card is swiped and a bit higher if no card is present. Unlike Square, which can be used by just about anyone for things like garage sales or splitting dinner bills, GoPayment is designed specifically for small businesses, but includes very small businesses like gardeners, plumbers, artists at street fairs, and consultants. For more on the free offer, see Lance Whitney's post from Tuesday and click below to listen to my interview with GoPayment product manager Andrew Freed.Listen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe now:iTunes (audio) |RSS (audio)
How to make the perfect Facebook cover photo on your iPhone
How to make the perfect Facebook cover photo on your iPhone
You can either take a photo directly in the app, or you can import a photo from your camera roll, Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Photobucket, or Instagram. Click to enlargeScreenshot by Jason CiprianiOnce you have selected a photo you can crop and adjust the photo. You can select whether you want the profile picture to be included in your creation, or if you want to simply create a cover. If you opt for the former, you will need to fork over a dollar to upgrade to the Pro version of the app. Doing so will also unlock some "Pro" filters for you to apply to the photo before you upload it. Click to enlargeScreenshot by Jason CiprianiAfter cropping and adjusting the photo, you can apply a filter to the photo.Click to enlargeScreenshot by Jason CiprianiOnce you are happy with your photo, you can upload it to Facebook. You will see a progress bar as the app uploads your cover, as well as profile picture.Screenshot by Jason CiprianiIn my experience with the app, uploading a photo (either a standalone cover, or cover with profile picture included) did not change my cover and profile picture on Facebook itself--it only uploaded them. I then had to log in to my Facebook account and manually change my cover and profile picture to the uploaded photo or photos.
You can either take a photo directly in the app, or you can import a photo from your camera roll, Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Photobucket, or Instagram. Click to enlargeScreenshot by Jason CiprianiOnce you have selected a photo you can crop and adjust the photo. You can select whether you want the profile picture to be included in your creation, or if you want to simply create a cover. If you opt for the former, you will need to fork over a dollar to upgrade to the Pro version of the app. Doing so will also unlock some "Pro" filters for you to apply to the photo before you upload it. Click to enlargeScreenshot by Jason CiprianiAfter cropping and adjusting the photo, you can apply a filter to the photo.Click to enlargeScreenshot by Jason CiprianiOnce you are happy with your photo, you can upload it to Facebook. You will see a progress bar as the app uploads your cover, as well as profile picture.Screenshot by Jason CiprianiIn my experience with the app, uploading a photo (either a standalone cover, or cover with profile picture included) did not change my cover and profile picture on Facebook itself--it only uploaded them. I then had to log in to my Facebook account and manually change my cover and profile picture to the uploaded photo or photos.
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