When Apple launched its voice-based personal assistant with iPhone 4S, many of us did pause and wonder what kind of a name is Siri. This is because Apple has a knack of naming things differently. The names are often sleek, modern and tend to go with the product, as in they define the very product. Siri, however, didn’t stand up to that standard. And it now turns out that even Steve Jobs agreed.
The debate of Apple vs Android is something that can not be definitely settled, given the sheer fanatic fan-following on both sides. However, there are certain ways of gauging which of them is a better, objective choice for a common user. According to a rather detailed article by PC magazine, iPad still fares as the best tablet for users because when it comes to Android, Android apps are still not good enough in a lot of ways.
If you have been acting smug thinking that locking your iPhone with a passcode would ensure a fail-safe security for your smartphone, you have to think again. This is because a Swedish software developer, Micro Systemation, has demonstrated that iPhone’s passcode can be easily bypassed within 2 minutes using the company’s XRY 6.2 software and hardware.
Smartphone and tablets are the rage of today’s tech world. However, without a large ecosystem to support them, even an excellent product won’t pitch in with the users. Apple’s products and Android devices are a huge success precisely for the reason that they are part of a greater ecosystem, with hundreds of thousands of apps available for each. Now, Microsoft may be planning to take its Windows Phone Marketplace up a notch, as is evidenced by some leaked Microsoft slides.
Legendary Wars allows you to take command of your heroes. So build up massive armies to destroy the undead forces of the Netherworld! This premium game is developed by Liv Games. For a limited time period the developers offering for free to download this game from itunes store. So you can save $.99 and prepare to fight back!
AI.Buster is a addictive shooting game for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. This game is developed by Tako-Banana and was cost $.99 which is totally free now for a limited time period. So if you are brave enough to save the humans then let’s start with this!
Google Maps definitely holds the crown of the world of digital map services and aerial imagery. But it seems that a very serious contender is rising to challenge its hegemony now. OpenStreetMap has been growing for quite some time and it has snatched away some very important clients from Google Maps, such as FourSquare. Apple has also opted for OpenStreetMap for iPhoto on iOS.
Silversword is a fantasy role-playing game developed by Mario J. Gaida. This is a very addictive premium game which was cost $4.99. So everyone may not try this as it’s a costly app. But now the developers offering Silversword totally free to download from iTunes store. Don’t miss the chance to try it!