While no iOS hardware updates were announced at today’s WWDC keynote, we were treated to some of the features of the upcoming iOS 6. The new features Apple previewed might not have been revolutionary, but they are quite interesting in their own right.
Claims that the iPhone will adopt a larger display have been circulating for some time – long before the iPhone 4S made its debut last October. However, it has always been up for debate, with strong arguments both for and against a larger iPhone display. But a new video seems to prove that a 4-inch screen is coming to Apple’s sixth-generation device.
For the fifth post in our popular wallpaper series, we’ve put together ten of the best grunge style wallpapers for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPod touch. We think these images, which feature a mixture of paint splatter, scratch, and worn effects, contrast nicely against the slick app icons of iOS. Enjoy!
Following Facebook’s purchase of the popular photo-sharing app Instagram for $1bn just a few weeks ago, the social network giant has announced the launch of a new camera app for iOS. Facebook Camera allows you to take photos, add filters, share multiple images at a time, and view a feed featuring your friends’ snaps.
Apple has released two new TV adverts for the iPhone 4S featuring the actor John Malkovich. As with previous ads in the series, both focus on the smartphone’s voice-controlled assistant, Siri. In the first commercial, which is titled “Life”, Siri answers a philosophical question. And in the second, titled “Joke”, Siri shows her funny side while helping Malkovich plan a night out.
Sources for The Wall Street Journal claim Apple has ordered displays measuring “at least 4 inches diagonally” for the next-generation iPhone – an increase of half an inch compared to the current models. Manufacturers lined up to provide the screens, include Sharp, LG, and Japan Display – a new display business set up by Sony, Hitachi, and Toshiba.
G-Form, the company who demonstrated the toughness of their iPad cases by dropping one from 100,000 feet, have come up with another extreme test for their line of iPhone cases. They called on the services of NHL goalie Tim Thomas, and had him defended against seven iPhone slap shots!
While Siri has its critics, there’s no denying it’s a pretty incredible feature for Apple’s iPhone. I often use it to set reminders and calendar events, make telephone calls or compose text messages, play music and set alarms. But admittedly, Siri’s feature-set is currently limited.
Following our series of wallpapers for the third-generation iPad we’ve decided to turn our attention to Apple’s other retina display-equipped devices. To kick things off we’ve put together ten fantastic abstract wallpapers for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, and iPod touch.