Full disclosure: We’ve been seeing the gold iPhone rumors for weeks now, but have largely been brushing them aside. Fake Apple rumors are as easy to come by as tangled EarPod cords this close to a new product launch, and this one in particular seemed too outlandish, too… tacky. But gold iPhone reports have reached that saturation point—even AllThingsD is confirming— where they can’t be ignored anymore. Especially considering how much sense it all makes.
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And just like that, iOS 7 beta 5 is no longer the freshest version of Apple’s upcoming mobile OS. Today, the Cupertino firm unleashed beta 6 to the world, which is available as an OTA update to current beta testers. It’s safe to assume that this release contains a bevy of bug fixes in the buildup to the final release, but we’ll surely circle back if any juicy tidbits come to light. Naturally, if you have access to the latest beta, feel free to drop your impressions in the comments below.
Filed under: Software, Mobile, Apple
Source: MacRumors
September 10th, folks — that’s when Apple will unveil its next iPhone according to AllThingsD. We’ve received no official word yet, but recent leaks (and past form) suggest a refreshed iPhone 5 (possibly with a larger screen?) and possibly a low-cost model clad in plastic. It’s a safe bet that the release version of iOS 7 will also make an appearance at the event, which is shaping up to be an iPhone- and iOS-focused affair, according to ATD. Feeling a sense of déjà vu? As always, we’ll keep you informed when more concrete info makes its way to us.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless
Source: AllThingsD
iOS 7 is just so colorful! It’s so light! It’s so fun! But not only that, the colors all blend together in a beautiful watercolor effect. It’s like a pastel psychedelic trip. It’s like seeing the palette of an artist obsessed with Easter. I wonder where Jony Ive got the idea for that color scheme. I wonder what his inspiration was. Wonder no more.
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It seems like Apple just rolled out its iOS 7 beta 4 — and its bevy of bug fixes — to developers, but Cupertino is already seeding the next build. The iOS 7 beta 5 is available as an OTA download via Software Update, and we imagine it will bring even more performance tweaks this time around. Registered devs can hit up the source link to learn more, while the rest of us will have to be content with knowing the mobile OS must be getting pretty close to a public release.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Apple
Via: 9to5Mac
Source: Apple Developer
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Recently, Georgia Tech researchers discovered an unusual way to attack iOS: a third-party charger with a hidden computer can install malware when an iOS device is plugged in and unlocked. That won’t be an issue for much longer, however, as Apple has confirmed that iOS 7 beta 4 and future releases contain a fix. While the company hasn’t said what that solution is, Georgia Tech’s Billy Lau says that the new OS can tell when it’s plugged into a computer instead of a charger — there shouldn’t be any rude surprises. The dependence on an iOS 7-based fix could leave many users vulnerable until the fall, although the hardware-specific nature of the exploit means it’s unlikely to be a major concern.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile, Apple
Source: Reuters
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Three weeks after the last beta release, and just a few days after Apple’s developer center finished receiving a massive security overhaul, iOS 7 beta 4 is now available to download. The update to Cupertino’s upcoming iOS release — the biggest since the debut of the original SDK — is heading out over the airwaves now, with a list of fixes and improvements far too long for us to reprint here. Of course, if you’re a registered developer, you can hit up the source link to check out the entire tome of changes for yourself. If you haven’t gotten an alert on your handset just yet, be patient. And, please, let us know in the comments if you dig up any interesting tidbits while poking around.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Source: Apple Developer
The specter of a cheaper iPhone has haunted analyst and fanboy dreams for months. Years, in some cases. But making the healthy assumption that Apple does release a less expensive iPhone in the next few months, it’s worth taking a second to remember that "cheaper" doesn’t necessarily mean "cheap." Especially when you’re talking about Apple.
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