Jaku, the work of Canadian graphic designer William Szilveszter, is one of the most popular themes available on Cydia for iOS devices. Not only does Jaku have a pixel-perfect design, but the jailbreaking community has collaborated to release hundreds of additional custom icons for the theme. These icons can be browsed and downloaded from the Jaku Community Icons Repository. Instructions on how to add or change Jaku icons follows. (more…)
Velox is now available and, although it may be somewhat buggy at the moment, it brings home screen functionality to iOS that we haven’t yet seen in jailbreak software. Essentially, it allows you to perform certain common app actions directly on the home screen, and each app has its own unique implementation. Sadly, besides a few exceptions, the only apps supported out of the box are the default iOS apps. (more…)
Samsung isn’t content with releasing just its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone. Instead, the South Korean handset maker has plans to bring three variants of the device to the market. One will be a rugged version of the device, while another will be the purported Galaxy S4 Mini that is supposedly set for a July launch. And the third, according to Samsung rumor website SamMobile, will be the so-called “Galaxy S4 Zoom.” (more…)
We’ve probably covered a half dozen iOS 7 concept videos in the past few months, a testament to how excited the Apple community is for the forthcoming software update. This latest mockup, courtesy of Ran Avni, illustrates enhanced multitasking that allows an iPhone user to control every single app that is open on the device at once.
Instead of a multitasking bar, there is a dedicated page that displays all open apps with card-sized previews. Each app can be closed individually, or collectively by tapping the “close all” button. This concept is reminiscent of popular jailbreak tweak Auxo, which revitalizes the app switcher that is activated by double-tapping the home button.
Fortune, a well-respected magazine, is out today, and with it came the annual FORTUNE 500 ranking, which lists the top 500 corporations in America based on revenue for the past year. Apple, for the first time in its history, has made the top ten, coming in at #6.
Other notable tech companies that made the list include: Facebook, coming in at #482; AT&T, #11; Verizon, #16; Microsoft, #35; and Amazon, at #49. Naturally, it’s difficult for technology companies to crack the top ten, which includes corporations of such caliber as General Motors, Exxon, and (at #1) Walmart.
Do you think Apple will remain on the list next year?
[9to5mac]
iOS 7 Isn’t Just a Visual Overhaul
Is a new-look design for iOS 7 what really matters for Apple? Maggie Hendrie, the Chair of Interaction Design at Pasadena, CA’s Art Center, doesn’t think so.
“The very fact that we’re talking about who’s going to design the icons, who’s going to design the applications and the operating system is a little bit of a concern. Because that’s not innovative,” she explains. ”What I’m interested in is not so much what they’re going to do about skeuomorphism, and those awful leather book pieces and daily planners, but a couple things that Apple didn’t hit the ground running. Like for today, Wii and Microsoft own gestural.”
Almost all of the talk surrounding iOS 7 has been about its appearance and the move away from Forstall’s “skeuomorphic” design language. We must remember, though, that Apple is moving developers over from the OS X department to get iOS 7 finished. Apple wouldn’t need those hands on deck unless iOS had some big changes in store–something a little (or a lot) more than just a facelift. Also, let’s not forget that Jony Ive isn’t technically in charge of graphics design. He’s in charge of all human interface at Apple. What kind of revolutionary changes could he be bringing to iOS that we haven’t yet considered?
If you’ve been following us here at iFans, you know that the Piano Passcode tweak is now available and being used by the masses. It’s probably aimed at those who are musically inclined, but that doesn’t mean any old Joe can’t use it! If you just simply don’t have the patience to peck out some of your favorite tunes, we’ve got you covered. (more…)
Almost a month ago, Apple pulled AppGratis–a deal-a-day discovery app–from the App Store. Apparently, though, that was only the beginning of a store-wide crackdown. AllThingsD said at the time that AppGratis was only the first of many and, today, PocketGamer.biz confirms that Apple has continued its crackdown on apps that violate App Store regulation 2.25. (more…)
Ever since the iOS 6 untethered jailbreak was released three months ago, the jailbreaking community has released arguably the greatest tweaks and themes we’ve seen to date. Cydia now has several great offerings that make jailbreaking your iOS device all that more enticing, and we’ve got a roundup of some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iPod touch 5th gen ahead. As you would expect, these tweaks are cross-compatible with the iPhone 5. (more…)
AT&T on Monday announced that the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S4 will be added to its smartphone lineup on May 10th. The higher capacity model will retail for $249.99 with a new two-year service agreement. AT&T has been selling the 16 GB model since late April for $199.99.
Starting 5/10 get the 32GB Samsung #GalaxyS4 for $249.99 w/2-yr agmt & qual plans. Fees apply. Offer reqs at soc.att.com/11bWMO1
— AT&T (@ATT) May 6, 2013
It might be worth it for prospective Galaxy S4 buyers to fork over the extra 50 dollars for the larger 32 GB model, as the entry-level 16 GB device has just 8 GB of usable storage after the Android operating system and preloaded apps are accounted for. Alternatively, a microSD card can be used for up to 64 GB of expanded storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has received mixed reviews from critics, with improved hardware specifications that are boggled down by so-called “gimmicky features.” Meanwhile, the HTC One has quietly positioned itself as arguably the best Android smartphone on the market right now.