Poll: What Do You Think About iOS 6?


  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • Google+

Joshua Schnell | September 19, 2012


More From Macgasm

← →

Parallels Desktop 8 Now Supports OS X Mavericks Developer Preview

The folks at Parallels have announced that Parallels Desktop 8 now supports OS X Mavericks. The engineering team has posted two guides to the Parallels website that shows Mavericks users how to install the operating system within a Parallels virtual environment as well as how to start Parallels Desktop on Macs running OS X Mavericks. These guides are available free of charge. Installing the developer preview of OS X Mavericks within a virtual machine is much less riskier than doing an install over OS X Mountain Lion. This is due to the fact that Mavericks is still in beta, so…

Read The Full Article ››

← →

Just Kidding, The Xbox One Won’t Have DRM’d Games Or Require Internet Access

Don’t worry gamers, the Xbox One will not have DRM covered games or require an active internet connection after all. Microsoft has released a statement that retracts these requirements, and ensures that you can lend, sell, or gift your old games without having to go through Microsoft. The company has also said that both physical games on a disk and digital games from the Marketplace can be played offline and that the system will not have to connect to the internet every 24-hours to play them. Via the Xbox News site: An internet connection will not be required to play…

Read The Full Article ››

← →

WWDC 2013 Videos Can Now Be Downloaded Via The Developer Portal

Apple has posted videos of all 2013 WWDC sessions to the Apple developer portal. These videos are available free of charge to all registered Apple developers and can be streamed via Safari or be downloaded to your desktop for later viewing. The videos cover everything from accessibility in both iOS and OS X to testing your apps in Xcode 5. These videos will be extremely helpful for developers who need to update their applications for iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks. Many design changes will have to be made to existing apps for use in iOS 7, so it will…

Read The Full Article ››

← →

Microsoft Will Pay You $100,000 To Find Bugs In Windows 8.1

Strapped for cash? If you’re good enough with code, perhaps you can make some good money digging up bugs for Microsoft. The company is now offering up to $100,000 bounties for anyone that discovers and reports significant vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques in their Windows 8.1 Preview build. “Friends, hackers, researchers! Want to help us protect customers, making some of our most popular products better? And earn money doing so? Step right up…” Microsoft has revealed its new “Microsoft Security Bounty Programs” that offers people a wide range of cash incentives to help crack down on bugs within its Windows 8.1…

Read The Full Article ››

← →

Facebook To Get Updated With Image Commenting

If you thought your Facebook was lacking in terms of meme usage, expect that to soon change. Facebook is in the process of rolling out a new feature that allows users to post pictures directly as comments, for all those responses that just can’t be summed up into words. Facebook has now added a camera icon to the comments box, that allows users to upload their own pictures and have them posted directly as a comment. Previously, Facebook supported image previews for images that were being linked, but now pictures can actually be uploaded straight into the comment itself. The…

Read The Full Article ››

Editor Picks

← →
A Tribe Called Detest

Technology is a funny thing. Despite the traditional geek following, the world of tech has developed a tribal nature much like the testosterone-fuelled domain of team sports. Ironically, many of the customs and idiosyncrasies of team sports seem to have seeped into the tech world as well. These tribes, and…

Read The Full Article ››

← →
Thoughts On iOS 7 “Why Wasn’t I Consulted?” Edition

For years, we were told iOS was “stale” and “boring” when compared to the futuristic and convoluted feature-rich Android interface. Green felt was bad and “flat” was the future. Well, we got a “flat” user interface in iOS 7, with translucent menus, better typography, and a much crisper, cleaner look.…

Read The Full Article ››

Gizmos & Gadgets

← →
Keep Your iPhone Colorful With The Colorways Case

I love iPhone cases, but one of the hardest parts of picking a new case is finding the right color. However, with the Case Mate Colorways case ($40.00), that’s a non-issue because of the case’s three piece, modular form. All three of these pieces snap together to make a beautiful…

Read The Full Article ››

← →
Booq Releases A Sleek And Modern iPhone 5 Case

Booq has recently released its first iPhone case and has named it the ‘Fibre Snapcase’. The company has chosen to focus in on style and grip with this new case. Attention to both of these aspects can be seen throughout the case’s design due to its grippy and rubberized sides…

Read The Full Article ››

Tips

← →
iOS 7 Not The Only One To Get Auto App Updates, OS X Mavericks Will Too

Apple introduced a lot of new stuff for iOS 7, including a nifty auto app update option so that all of your apps will automatically update themselves when it’s time, but it looks like this feature isn’t exclusive to just iOS. OS X Mavericks, Apple’s newest operating system for the…

Read The Full Article ››

← →
Cover Your Privacy Tracks With These Tips For Maps, Waze, And Google Maps

There are very few iPhone users who haven’t used their phone as a GPS device at least once. Most of the popular GPS apps collect the history of your trips, which may be problematic for some users. Say you picked up a surprise gift for your significant other, and the…

Read The Full Article ››

Reviews

← →
Sphero: The iPhone Controlled Robot-Ball

Last year, Orbotix unveiled the innovative iPhone/Android controlled robot ball. It was not only meant for children; it was meant for people of all ages. Anyone could have fun with it. The opaque ball, slightly larger than the average tennis ball, is made of a durable poly-carbonate shell. The Sphero…

Read The Full Article ››

← →
Sprain Your Thumbs With Our Inaugural Games of the Week Post

Welcome to our newest weekly offering, Games Of The Week. We are looking for games on all of Apple’s platforms, both the new popular titles, as well as hidden gems, and helping you figure out if it’s the game for you (if you see something awesome, please let us know!).…

Read The Full Article ››

  • Apple News
  • Deals Of The Day
  • Gaming News
  • Gizmos & Gadgets
  • Macgasm TV
  • Rumor News
  • Tips
  • Advertise
  • Send Us A Note
Macgasm.net © 2013. Made In Ottawa. Find us on Google+