ConvoPics brings the iPhone 6 Plus Messages app avatars to all devices

It’s only a matter of time before the deluge of iOS 8-only jailbreak tweaks begin surfacing on Cydia. Until then, I just thought I’d bring it to your attention that another one of the first such tweaks has appeared on Cydia.

The release is called ConvoPics, and it’s an iOS 8-only tweak that enables the iPhone 6 Plus’ conversation list pictures found in its stock Messages app on all devices. Have a look at our video demonstrating the before and after comparison inside. ... Read the rest of this post here

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Plex updated with iPhone 6 support, Chromecast improvements and more

Plex, the popular cross-platform media player and my go-to home theater solution, on Tuesday issued a nice refresh to its iPhone and iPad application containing support for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus screens.

Plex 3.5.2, now compatible with iOS 8, has also been updated with improved support for Google’s $35 Chromecast HDMI dongle and contains additional bug fixes.

The universal app will run you $4.99.... Read the rest of this post here


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iPad Air 2 costs roughly the same to build as its predecessor

Apple’s latest iPad Air 2 costs roughly the same as its predecesor, an analysys from the research firm IHS quoted Tuesday by Re/Code has determined. An entry-level Wi-Fi-only model with sixteen gigabtes of storage costs an estimated $275 in parts, excluding costs associated with sales, marketing, advertising, packaging, software licensees, reasearch and development and so forth.

It’s interesting that Apple pays about $60 for NAND flash chips in the high-end 128GB model and only $9.20 on memory for the low-end 16 GB devices. At retail, the difference between the 128 and 16GB model is $300. “Apple reaps a pretty good profit for all that memory,” IHS analyst Andrew Rassweiler observed.... Read the rest of this post here

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Cydia Substrate updated yet again, this time fixing bugs with OpenSSH and other processes

As expected, Saurik continues to work tirelessly on Cydia and all of its parts, including the uber-important Cydia Substrate. The latest update, which rings in at version 0.9.5015 comes mere hours after the 0.9.5014 update.

While the previous update aimed to squash many festering bugs, and did so successfully, it also introduced another bug which caused some process, like OpenSSH, not to start. Obviously this was a huge issue that needed to be fixed quick, since OpenSSH is used by lots of jailbreakers as a means to communicate with their jailbroken devices and to transfer files. As expected, Saurik responded accordingly.... Read the rest of this post here

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How to use AirDrop between OS X Yosemite and iOS 8

AirDrop is a file transmission tool that first debuted in OS X Lion. Prior to iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, the AirDrop protocols between Mac and iOS were not compatible. This incompatibility made AirDrop worthless in the eyes of many, as most casual users would prefer to exchange data between a Mac and an iOS device, instead of two Macs.

The AirDrop issue has been solved in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite. AirDrop now works beautifully between a Mac and an iPhone, or a Mac and an iPad. It’s a great way to make quick transmissions between local devices. Watch our video walkthrough after the break for a demonstration of AirDrop in action.

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How to use Handoff in OS X Yosemite

Handoff is one of the flagship features for both iOS and OS X. It allows you to seamlessly continue working where you left off on another device.

In this video tutorial, I’ll walk you through making sure that Handoff is enabled for your device, and show you how it can be used. Step inside to learn more.... Read the rest of this post here

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New in OS X Yosemite: iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive is a new integrated cloud storage solution for Apple devices. It’s available on both iOS devices running iOS 8, and Macs with OS X Yosemite installed.

iCloud Drive taps into your existing iCloud Storage to act as a central hub for all of the files stored in iCloud. Watch our video walkthrough after the jump for additional insight…... Read the rest of this post here

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The Calendar app gets a new “Day View” for OS X Yosemite

The Calendar app receives a brand new Day view to highlight a full day’s events in OS X Yosemite. Again, this is a feature that originates on iOS, and has found its way back to the Mac.

If you have a lot of appointments scheduled on a daily basis, then the Calendar App’s new Day view could become an instrumental tool for you. It’s a great way to take in the breadth of the current day’s appointments from a single view.

Step inside and watch our hands-on walkthrough, which showcases the new Calendar view in action…... Read the rest of this post here

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當 iPhone 也有大螢幕，買 Android 的理由還剩什麼

最近有份有趣的街訪調查，超過七成的韓國人想買 iPhone 6。雖然目前韓國 iPhone 6 還沒正式開賣，但根據華爾街日報報導，iPhone 6 在韓國一開放預購總數量快速突破 10 萬支，足足是同時間 Galaxy Note 4 的三倍以上。而且已經有非常多韓國偶像透過特殊管道搶先取得 iPhone 6，私底下都是蘋果忠實粉絲。

Android 慢慢被 iPhone 帶壞，開始不支援 Flash、不能插卡、不能換電池，也把自己的界面變扁平、閃光燈一顆變兩顆、機身加上鑽石切邊。去年酸 iPhone 5s 的 64 位處理器只是蘋果發明的新噱頭，最近各家 Android 也低頭默默推出 64 位手機。

賈伯斯：我們提告是要告訴 Google：「你們這些不要臉的傢伙剽竊 iPhone，根本就是要坑殺我們。」他們不是小偷，而是大盜。我要摧毀 Android，因為這根本是偷來的東西。

當 Android 唯一優勢大螢幕也沒了，買 Android 的理由還剩什麼？

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Apple launches new site regarding its ConnectED education program efforts

Apple today added a new section to its website detailing its efforts regarding President Barack Obama’s ConnectED education program. As part of its participation in the program, the company will be providing hardware, services and infrastructure to 114 schools across the United States.

According to the site, Apple will give each student at the selected schools an iPad, and every teacher and administrator will receive both an iPad and Mac. They’ll also be providing an Apple TV for each classroom, which can be used for displaying lesson content on larger displays via AirPlay.... Read the rest of this post here

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Here’s what the Apple Watch UI looks like on an iPhone [video]

When the Apple Watch was revealed, it displayed a fairly drastic UI change from the way a typical iPad or iPhone works. The UI showcased many app icons on screen and once, and they could be zoomed in and out via the watch’s digital crown.

That UI seems to fit in fairly well with the watch, given that device’s limitations on screen real estate. But how would a similar UI work on the iPhone? Would it even work at all?

Developer Lucas Menge helps to answer that question via an open source mockup showcasing the Apple Watch UI on his iPhone 5s. The result is a fairly eye-opening display that may convince some that the Apple Watch UI could indeed work on a large screen device. Have a look inside at the awesome video, and let us know what you think.... Read the rest of this post here

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Pangu releases iOS 8.x jailbreak untether update to fix Cydia Substrate loading, iMessage bugs, and safari crashes

The Pangu team has just released an update to their untethered jailbreak. Users who are already jailbroken can venture into the Pangu app on the Home screen in order to update.

The incremental update fixes the Cydia Substrate loading issue upon reboot, iMessage, and Safari bugs. It’s advised that all jailbroken users update now.... Read the rest of this post here

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MEGA KING 行動電源(BSMI 認證)與 Kipling Love 酷炫 LED 訊號燈保護殼

從 2014 年 5 月 1 日起，根據經濟部標準檢驗局的「3C 二次鋰單電池/組、二次鋰行動電源及電池充電器商品之相關檢驗規定」所公告，所有市售的行動但員都必須經過 BSMI 檢驗通過才可銷售，主要的原因就是因為市售行電源內部裝有高活性之鋰電池，在品質不佳或偷工減料的情況下會有起火甚至爆炸之虞，所以在 2014 年五月起，所有行動電源以及充電器都必須通過統一的安全檢驗，並且針對實際電容量、最大放電量等規格進行確切標示來保障消費者權益，小旭這一篇要與大家分享的就是來自 MEGA KING 所推出可同時充放電且通過 BSMI 認證的行動電源，另外還有一組非常非常特別的透明保護殼！^^



MEGA KING 推出的這款 iCookie MK7000 的行動電源，主要的特點就在於通過安全且合格的安全檢驗證明，並且具備「同時充電放電」的功能，也就是在對電池充電的時候，同時對你的手機或平板進行充電的雙向充放電！包裝主題與電池造型模樣，完全就以「巧克力」以及「餅乾」為設計元素，更入選 2014 金點設計獎的肯定，所以在外包裝看到巧克力的圖案，可別以為這是食物啊 XD

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iOS 8 JB 越獄：停、看、聽、等待

雖然今年 iOS 8 越獄工具「Pangu8 」很早就推出，但由於大陸盤古越獄團隊 (PanguTeam) 沒有和 Cydia 創始人 Saurik 進行溝通，導致目前 iOS 8 越獄發生非常多小問題，像是設定密碼鎖定會導致白蘋果、照片遺失、uikittools 不相容、Cydia 在 iOS 8 上語言判斷錯誤，和 Safari、iMessage 無法發送照片等諸多小問題，還需要解決 Cydia 及 MobileSubstrate 的相容性問題。

PanguTeam 提醒：目前盤古越獄 (iOS 8 ) 嚴格來說是為越獄開發者準備的版本，一般使用者請耐心等待，Pangu8_v1.1 版在修正錯誤後就會推出。

● Pangu8 盤古 iOS 8.1 完美越獄工具下載

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Using predictive text in OS X Yosemite

The QuickType predictive text functionality found in iOS 8 would be hard to mimic on a desktop interface that uses a physical keyboard, but Apple has come up with a good way to suggest words that you may want to type next in OS X Yosemite. Check out our video walkthrough after the break and see how.... Read the rest of this post here

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