Opinion – iOS 7 – A Developers Point of View
We’ve been having a few discussions with some photo app developers today, asking for their opinions on the new iOS 7 camera/photo features. Take a look at the developer of ProCam and PhotoStation, Majed Azzam’s reponse below… "The prevalent discussion surrounding iOS 7 prior to yesterday’s unveiling revolved around flat versus skeuomorphic design. However, in our view, the star of the show at WWDC was iCloud. Apple is still focused on services through its cross-platform ecosystem (Maps, iRadio, iTunes, App Store, iBooks, iWork for iCloud, iCloud Keychain, etc.), which is the very heart of it’s success – everything else is window dressing. This is very clear in the direction Apple…
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PictureBook – Strange Remains – By Benamon Tame
We’re delighted to publish Benamon Tame’s fourtheenth article to his column PictureBook with us here at theappwhisperer. In PictureBook Benamon concentrates on the the story behind the image. As Benamon himself describes it: ‘As Photographic artists we do not just capture stories but create them, the journey behind and the image we present. PictureBook draws on Images selected from my own story series but will also look at the work of the other story tellers within the community’. Don’t miss this uber creative article from Benamon, fabulous piece. Over to you Benamon. (foreword by Joanne Carter). You were so fast that day, I held on so tight and we rode…
Manfrotto Launches KLYP iPhone 5 Case, App And PIXI Tripod
Manfrotto has launched the new KLYP iPhone 5 case, a KLYPApp and the PIXI Tripod. Manfrotto’s KLYP case offers a stylish functional method for attaching any camera support and additional light to the iPhone 5 with it’s two 1/4 thread and cold-shoe ‘clip on’ connectors. The KlypApp works on a hands free basis, allowing you to capture images and videos with the clap of your hands to release the shutter. The continuous LED light, to mount on top of the KLYP case guarantees brighter images in low light situations, vivid colour, natural skin tones all the time avoiding ‘red eye’. The KLYP case for the iPhone 5 is made of…
Apple App Design Awards 2013 – Winners Announced
Apple has announced the winners of the Apple Design Awards – there are eleven winners and they’re all great apps but perhaps the one that appeals most to us is ProCreate – it’s long been a favourite app with our mobile app columnists and wonderful contributors to our Flickr group – mobile photography & Imagery. Take a look below to see all the winners and read what Apple has to say about Procreate. If you haven’t picked it up yet, we strongly suggest you do. It retails for $4.99/£2.99/download. Procreate is a complete art studio at your fingertips, exclusive to iPad. It’s packed with features that artists love…
iOS 7 – The New Camera Features…
I was reminded of one of my favourite quotes this morning – ‘too much of a good thing, is wonderful’ – Mae West – perhaps I wasn’t quite thinking of the iOS 7 features at the time but I’ve been thinking of them a lot since. Take a look below at what we know so far… We are expecting to see a new iPhone 5 released in the Autumn/Fall – and we’re predicting this will be the iPhone 5S – this new software update will tie in nicely with the new hardware at that time. Compatibility Firstly, you need to know what iOS hardware iOS 7 will be compatibile…
VSCO Cam – Updated
Known or at least wanting to be known as ‘The Standard of Mobile Photography’ VSCO Cam has just been updated – check out What’s New below. This is a free update to a free app (albeit with in-app purchases) – click here to update/download. What’s New? – Fixes missing toolkit items – Fixes crashes caused by deleting images in the detail/large image view – When deleting images, the confirmation dialog will display number of images to be deleted – Fixes faded exported images on iPhone 4 – Bug fixes and performance improvements
Apple Announces iTunes Radio
Apple today announced iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service featuring over 200 stations and an incredible catalogue of music from the iTunes Store, combined with features only iTunes can deliver. When you tune into iTunes Radio on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC or Apple TV, you’ll have access to stations inspired by the music you already listen to, Featured Stations curated by Apple and genre-focused stations that are personalised just for you. iTunes Radio evolves based on the music you play and download. The more you use iTunes Radio and iTunes, the more it knows what you like to listen to and the more personalised your experience becomes. iTunes…
Apple Unveils iOS 7 – Find Out What’s New Right Here!
Apple today unveiled iOS 7, the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone, featuring a stunning new user interface. iOS 7 is completely redesigned with subtle motion, an elegant color palette and distinct, functional layers that make it feel more alive. The typography has been refined for a cleaner, simpler look, and the use of translucency and motion makes even simple tasks more engaging. iOS 7 has hundreds of great new features, including Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and introduces iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service based on the music you listen to on iTunes. “iOS 7 is the most significant iOS…
Apple Gives Sneak Peek Into the Future of the Pro Desktop
Apple today showed a sneak peek into the future of the pro desktop with a first look at the next generation Mac Pro. Designed around a revolutionary unified thermal core, the Mac Pro introduces a completely new pro desktop architecture and design that is optimised for performance inside and out. With next generation Xeon processors, dual workstation-class GPUs, Thunderbolt 2, PCIe-based flash storage, and ultra-fast ECC memory, the new 9.9-inch tall Mac Pro packs an amazing amount of power into an incredibly small package. “With the latest Xeon processors, dual FirePro GPUs, ECC memory, PCIe-based flash and Thunderbolt 2, all built around a revolutionary thermal core, the next generation Mac…
Apple Brings All Day Battery Life to MacBook Air
Apple today updated MacBook Air with all day battery life, fourth generation Intel Core processors with faster graphics, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and flash storage that is up to 45 percent faster than the previous generation. The ultimate everyday notebook is now an even better value, with 11-inch models featuring double the storage and 13-inch models starting at a new lower price of £949. Apple today also introduced completely redesigned AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations featuring 802.11ac Wi-Fi for up to three times faster performance. “MacBook Air is the industry leader for thin and light notebooks, and now with longer battery life, we’ve set the bar even higher,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president…
