New leak points to Sept. 10 release of iOS7

Loose lips, sunken ships and -- iOS7? Sure looks that way, given an email sent to a developer named Owen Williams who reposted contents of an email sent to him today by Siri developer Nuance suggesting that the public would get its first look at iOS 7 on September 10th.

Developers have so far gone through sixth beta versions of this upcoming software update for iPhones, iPods and iPads as they work out any kinks.

Via: The Cnet

After iPhone 5S and iOS 7 debut, Apple customers may be nearly impossible to steal

Apple users are already notoriously faithful to their consumer electronics brand of choice, but one industry watcher thinks Apple customers will soon be almost impossible to steal. In a recent piece, Forbes contributor Mark Rogowsky discussed how unbelievably loyal Apple customers are — for example, a recent survey found that 91% of current iPhone owners plan to purchase another iPhone — but he argued that Apple’s big upcoming moves in two key areas are going to push Apple customer loyalty to the next level.

According to Rogowsky, Apple’s TV efforts and likely push into gaming will introduce yet another area where Apple’s ecosystem will lock users in. Then the next piece of the puzzle, Rogowsky believes, is the iPhone 5S and iOS 7′s integration with cars.

“What iOS in the Car gets Apple is a further closing of the loop by which you and your data are tied together across Apple devices everywhere from your computer to your tablet to your phone to your TV set top box to your ‘smartwatch,’ ” Rogowsky wrote. “If it’s difficult to consider swapping out an iPhone for a Galaxy S4 today given how the iPhone integrates with some other Apple device you might have, imagine what it would be like if you had a half dozen. That’s why Cook wants to double down on Apple being the primary vendor of iPhones as opposed to third parties: So Apple can lock you in. The thing is, most loyalists don’t mind, so long as Apple keeps them comfortable on the couch. Or as they cruise down the highway.”

iOS 7 will launch alongside the iPhone 5S this fall.

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DIY: How to download and install iOS 7 on Apple iPhone 4

Apple announced the much awaited iOS 7 at the WWDC recently detailing various features that the new OS will bring onboard.

Standing out from its predecessor, iOS 6 with its simplified, flat and streamlined interface won both fans and critics. While some have been impressed with the finer details and revamped icons, others have criticized it for being simple, childish and basic.

If you are itching to get hold of the iOS7, our DIY guide shows you just what to do to download and install the latest operating system on your iPhone 4.

You will be jumping through some hoops, so be sure you are absolutely sure about it.

Apart from that you should also be ready to shell $99 (roughly Rs 5,400) a year. Also as is the case with any beta product, the iOS 7 beta preview has its share of risks which includes crashes, bugs, the chance of losing data and bricking.

Also a reminder that not all iOS 7 features will be ported to the iPhone 4. For example you won't be getting the AirDrop, Siri, filters in the camera or the panorama shooting. On the brighter side you will get filters in photos, square/video formats, swipe to capture and the recently launched itunes Radio. hoorah!

iPhone 5 gets complete iOS 7 package; iPhone 4, 4S and iPad 3 selected few

Lets kick off:

1. Start with backing up your device.

2. Now head to the Apple Developer Program and sign up. As you would expect the site is in demand and can be really slow at times, so be patient while it loads or better still head back after 2-3 days.

3. The Apple Developer Program will cost you $99 for a year. Once you are in, head to the iOS Developer section.

4. Make sure you have your device's UDID registered in the Developer Center before you start installing the iOS 7 beta.

5. Now download the right version of the iOS 7 beta for the iPhone 4 you have.

6. Make sure you download the latest version of iTunes which you can get from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

7. Open the .dmg file and extract the iOS beta file. Just look for the file which ends with '.ipsw'

8. Now connect your device to a computer and fire up iTunes.

9. Click on the 'iPhone' button in iTunes, which brings up your device's stats.  Make sure that you have your device backed up here - that's very important.

10. Now you need to hold the 'Option' key and then hit the 'Restore iPhone' button.

11. You will be given a choice of files. Select the iOS 7 beta file you just downloaded.

12. The installation will take 10 odd minutes  - so make sure during this time that device stays connected.

13. Once its is done you should be looking at the latest iOS 7 version on your iPhone 4.

Source: http://www.knowyourmobile.in/apple/apple-iphone-4/8048/diy-how-download-and-install-ios-7-apple-iphone-4

Video shows what looks like iOS 7 running on an iPad

What will iOS 7 look like on an iPad?

Apple has yet to give developers an iPad version of iOS 7, but photos, videos, and reports are popping up left and right about what the new operating system will look like on the tablet.

A new iPad iOS 7 video (see below) surfaced Tuesday from a Russian-based YouTube user named Rozetked who claims to have the upcoming OS running on his iPad. In the video, the user holding an iPad taps and swipes through different screens and features.

What's shown is awfully similar to what is known about iOS 7 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. When Apple announced the debut of iOS 7 for those devices at WWDC last week, the company said it dramatically redesigned the look and feel of the user interface. This appears to be shown in Rosetked's video.

Icons, buttons, and color schemes all look like they've been revamped. The screen also has a swipe feature at the bottom of the device for quick access to various features -- just like with iOS 7 for the iPhone.

Still, it's unclear if this video is indeed showing Apple's legitimate iOS 7 for the iPad or just some mock-up.

CNET contacted Apple for comment. We'll update the story when we get more information.

Via: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57589952-37/video-shows-what-looks-like-ios-7-running-on-an-ipad/

Hidden iOS 7 feature puts panoramas in lock screen

An otherwise undocumented iOS 7 feature has been discovered that lets users view the entirety of large, panoramic photos on their iPhone's lock screen.

             

The feature uses the device's built-in gyroscope to track movement, and pans across the photo. In its demos of the software at the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple had only shown off that the background of the lock screen and home screen would move slightly as users tilted the phone.

A Vine of the eye candy, spotted by Business Insider on Wednesday, shows the feature in motion.

Apple introduced the panoramic photo feature inside of iOS 5 last year. The technology, which was outed in earlier versions of the software, stitches together a panoramic photo as users slowly pan their device from side to side. Similar features also are available on rival smartphone platforms, including Google's Photo Sphere feature, which lets users capture 360-degree, interactive photos.

An initial beta of iOS 7 was released to developers Monday, in what is expected to be the first of several ahead of its release. Apple has not provided an exact date for its release, short of this fall, when the company is also expected to introduce its next iPhone. There are still no versions of iOS 7 available for iPads, just the iPhone and latest-generation iPod Touch.

Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57588930-37/hidden-ios-7-feature-puts-panoramas-in-lock-screen/