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iOS 7.0.6 security update provides a fix for SSL connection verification

Apple has fixed a vulnerability in SSL verification.

This iOS 7.0.6 security update is MUST for all apple devices like iPhone, iPad and iPod

For more information on this SSL security update click below.

iOS 7.0.3 update new features

iOS 7.0.3 update new features

This iOS 7.0.3 update from Apple contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

• Adds iCloud Keychain to keep track of your account names, passwords, and credit card numbers across all your approved devices
• Adds Password Generator so Safari can suggest unique, hard-to-guess passwords for your online accounts
• Updates lock screen to delay display of "slide to unlock" when Touch ID is in use
• Adds back the ability to search the web and Wikipedia from Spotlight search
• Fixes an issue where iMessage failed to send for some users
• Fixes a bug that could prevent iMessage from activating
• Improves system stability when using iWork apps
• Fixes an accelerometer calibration issue
• Addresses an issue that could cause Siri and VoiceOver to use a lower quality voice
• Fixes a bug that could allow someone to bypass the Lock screen passcode
• Enhances the Reduce Motion setting to minimize both motion and animation
• Fixes an issue that could cause VoiceOver input to be too sensitive
• Updates the Bold Text setting to also change dial pad text
• Fixes an issue that could cause supervised devices to become un-supervised when updating software

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iOS 7 update new features

iOS 7 update new features

This update features a beautiful new design and also contains hundreds of new features, including the following:

• New design
? Redesigned interface updates the entire system and every built-in app
? Subtle motion and animation; layers and translucency provide depth
? Elegant new color palette and refined typography
? Updated system sounds and ringtones

• Control Center
? Quick access to commonly used controls and apps with a swipe up from the bottom of the screen
? Turn on & off Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb; adjust screen brightness; access media controls; turn on AirPlay and AirDrop
? Quickly access flashlight, timer, calculator, camera and music controls

• Notification Center improvements
? New Today view gives you an overview of your day, including weather, calendar, and stocks
? Notifications dismissed on one device dismisses across all your devices

• Multitasking improvements
? Preview screens of open apps when you switch between them
? Permits any app to keep content up-to-date in the background

• Camera improvements
? Swipe through different camera modes - video, still photo, square aspect, and panorama
? Real-time photo filters with iPhone 4S or later, and iPod touch (5th generation)

• Photos improvements
? Automatically organizes your photos and videos based on time and location into Moments
? iCloud Photo Sharing supports multiple contributors and videos, plus a new Activity view
? Add photo filter effects
? Flickr and Vimeo support

• AirDrop
? Quickly and easily share content with people nearby
? Securely encrypted transfers with no network or setup required
? Supported on iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, and iPod touch (5th generation) and requires an iCloud account

• Safari improvements
? New iPhone tab view that lets you easily switch between open web pages
? Unified smart search field for both search terms and web addresses
? Shared Links shows web pages shared by people you follow on Twitter

• iTunes Radio
? Streaming radio service
? Pick from over 250 featured and genre-focused stations
? Start your own station from your favorite artist or song

• Siri improvements
? New, more natural sounding male and female voices for US English, French and German
? Integrated Wikipedia, Twitter search, and Bing web search results
? Change settings including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and brightness
? Supported on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad with Retina display, iPad mini, and iPod touch (5th generation)

• App Store improvements
? See apps relevant to your current location with Popular Near Me
? Discover age-appropriate apps in the Kids category
? Keep your apps up to date automatically

• Find My iPhone Activation Lock
? Turning off Find My iPhone, erasing your device, reactivation, and signing out of iCloud requires your Apple ID password
? A custom message can be displayed on your device even after a remote erase

• iTunes Store improvements
? Preview and buy songs you've heard on iTunes Radio while inside the iTunes Store
? Add to, and shop from, your iTunes Wish List
? Scan code with camera to redeem iTunes Gift Cards

• Music improvements
? Play music purchases from iCloud
? Rotate your iPhone or iPod touch to browse your music with the Album Wall

• Videos improvements
? Play movie and TV show purchases from iCloud
? View similar movies and TV shows from Related

• Maps improvements
? Turn-by-turn walking directions
? Automatic night mode
? Bookmarks shared across devices via iCloud

• Mail improvements
? New Smart Mailboxes, including Unread, Attachments, All Drafts and To or CC
? Improved search
? View PDF annotations

• FaceTime audio calling

• Block unwanted Phone, Messages and FaceTime callers

• Support for sending long MMS messages

• Pull down on any Home Screen to reveal Spotlight search

• Scan to acquire Passbook passes

• New ringtones, alarms, alerts and system sounds

• Definitions of a selected word for additional languages: Italian, Korean, and Dutch

• Inclinometer in the Compass app

• Wi-Fi HotSpot 2.0 support

• Accessibility features
? Individuals with limited physical motor skills can now control their device using Switch Control
? Customize closed caption style
? Handwriting input support in VoiceOver
? Math input support using Nemeth Braille in VoiceOver
? Select from multiple premium voices for speak selection and VoiceOver
? Support for Made for iPhone Hearing Aids and stereo audio for iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation)

• Enterprise features
? Manage which apps and accounts are used to open documents and attachments
? Per App VPN
? App Store license management
? Enterprise single sign-on
? Remote configuration of managed apps
? Automatic data protection for third-party apps
? Exchange Notes syncing
? Install custom fonts
? New management queries and restrictions

• Education features
? Mobile device management for Apple TV
? Request AirPlay Mirroring from a student device to Apple TV
? Pre-configure AirPlay destinations and AirPrint printers
? Streamlined MDM enrollment
? Ability to restrict changes to accounts
? Web content filtering
? Authorized apps can initiate single app mode
? Configure accessibility settings for single app mode

• Features for China
? Tencent Weibo integration
? Chinese-English bilingual dictionary
? Improved handwriting input with improved accuracy, stroke order independence and support for simultaneous multiple character input

• Bug fixes

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas.

For information on the security content visit apple website

Here is the first look of iOS 7 on my iPad mini.


iOS 7 beta 6 update available

iOS 7 beta 6 update available now for iPhone / iPad / iPod

If you already have iOS 7 on our iPad or iphone, iOS 7 beta 6 update is available for update. If you still don't have iOS 7 installed, you can have iOS 7 for free without paying the 99$ and have a sneak at the new features of iOS 7 .

To Install iOS 7 free for iPhone iPad iPhone  refer to my earlier post iOS 7 beta 4 free download

Once you install iOS 7 beta 4 free from above URL, you can now update it to beta 6 automatically. Once you navigate to General --> Software Update, it prompts for  iOS beta 6 software update.

What's new in iOS 7 beta 6 update? For more details  refer  for release notes. You need to signin using your apple id/ password to go through the release notes

iOS 7 beta 6 update

iOS 7 beta 4 free download

iOS 7 beta 4  free download for iPhone iPad iPod

iOS 7 beta 4 is stable now for ipad, iphone and iPod. It still may have some performance issues or bugs for you. If you are curious and wanna take a joy ride you can go ahead with this iOS 7 beta upgrade for free .

The official iOS 7 beta  has been launched by Apple and the users can download it now, ios 7 beta download is available only to developers who can design their apps and check for compatibilty of their apps with respective to changes done in iOS 7.



iOS 7 beta 4 links have been released, however iOS 7 beta download is available only to developers as per Apple. However you can still download iOS 7 beta and restore it on your ipad and iphone for free without paying 99$ developer fee to apple.

Before your try this make sure that you take backup of your iphone/iPad using  iTunes.

Here is the free iOS 7 beta 4  download for your iPhone/iPad. You can download iOS 7 beta 4 from here.

Make sure that you download the correct .ipsw which is a restore file based on your version of  iPad / iPhone/ iPod

For Example for ipad 2 Wifi model the restore file to be downloaded is iPad2,1_7.0_11A4435d_Restore.ipsw

iOS 7 beta 4 free download for iPhone
iPhone 5 A1428 US And CA GSM
iPhone 5 A1429 US CDMA And Rest Of World GSM
iPhone 4S iOS 7 Beta 4
iPhone 4 GSM
iPhone 4 Rev A
iPhone 4 CDMA

iOS 7 beta 4 free download for iPod Touch
iPod Touch 5th Gen

iOS 7 beta 4 free download for iPad2
iPad 2 WiFi
iPad 2 WiFi + GSM
iPad 2 WiFi + CDMA
iPad 2 Rev A

iOS 7 beta 4 free download for  iPad mini
iPad Mini A1432
iPad Mini A1454 US & CA
iPad Mini A1455 US CDMA And Rest Of World

iOS 7 beta 4 free download for iPad 3 / 3rd generation
iPad 3 WiFi
iPad 3rd Gen WiFi + CDMA
iPad 3rd Gen WiFi + GSM

iOS 7 beta 4 free download for iPad 4th Generation
iPad 4th Gen A1458 WiFi iOS
iPad 4th Gen A1459 US & CA GSM
iPad 4th Gen A1460 US CDMA And Rest Of World GSM

iOS 7 beta 4 free download for Apple TV
Apple TV 2nd Gen
Apple TV 3rd Gen
Apple TV 3rd Gen Rev A

How to restore iOS 7 beta 4 using iTunes:

To restore from above downloaded ios 7 beta 4 ipswfile , you need to SHIFT + click restore in Itunes and point to the *.ipsw file downloaded.

Here are the screenshots of iOS 7 beta 4 on iPad 2 wifi model

Lock Screen: No more slider in iOS 7 to unlock your apple devices.

iOS 7 beta 4  free download
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Home Screen:

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iOS 7 Command  Center:   You no more need to navigate to settings to turn on wifi, bluetooth and Aeroplane mode. Just swipe up on your home screen to see the new command center

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What new features and fixes in iOS 6.1.2 software update

New features and fixes in iOS 6.1.2


If your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 6.1 or 6.1.1, you must update the device to 6.1.2 to avoid disruption. 


Many corporate services have stopped email sync for devices running those above specific versions of iOS to ease email delivery issues for remaining team members.


This iOS 6.1.2 fixes an exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and thereby reduces battery life of iPad and iPhone.



new features and fixes in iOS 6.1.2

What new features and fixes in iOS 6.1 software update

New features and fixes in iOS 6.1


This iOS 6.1 update from Apple contains few bug fixes and improvements as well.

  • Added support for more carriers - for complete list if supported carriers visit http://www.apple.com/ipad/LTE/

  • You can now purchase movie tickets using  Fandango with Siri (USA only)

  • Download individual songs from iCloud if you are iTunes Match subscriber

  • New button to reset the Advertising Identifier, For information on the security content of this update, please refer http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222




Whats new features and fixes in iOS 6.0.1 software update

New features and fixes in iOS 6.0.1


Apple has released an update for iOS 6, its iOS 6.0.1,  This update is more of a bug fixes for iPhone 5 and other previous versions of iPhone mostly.

Here are the bug fixes and improvements in iOS 6.0.1

  • Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings

  • Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air

  • Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen

  • Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances

  • Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard

  • Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off

  • Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks

  • Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match


For more information on the security content of this update refer below
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iPhone configuration utility 3.5 will not install profile with iTunes 10.0.7

We have seen that the latest version of iPhone/apple configuration utility and iTunes don't play well together, because of this you will not be able to update/install latest builds or version of xcode apps built for iPhones and iPads developed by you with iOS 6.

If you are not able to install/update the application profile developed for iPhones and iPads using iphone/ipad configuration utility after installing  iTunes 10.0.7, you may need to update to latest iPhone Configuration Utility(3.6.0.295) released today 28th september 2012 , Its fully compatible with iOS 6. Also you may need to update your iTunes to version 10.0.7.21.


Once you both the above versions of i
phone/ipad configuration utility and iTunes, you will be able to deploy latest builds of apps developed for iPhones and iPads.

If you have Apple software installed on windows , it will automatically prompt you to install these updates, or else you may need to install the latest version of iPhone configuration utility from below.


What do you say? does that help?

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1466

 

New in iOS 6 for your apple devices

New in iOS 6 for your apple devices


Update: 19 September 2012

The Apple iOS 6 is ready for download and its size differs for iPhone and iPad.

What is the download size for iphone/iPad iOS 6 release?

iPad2 iOS 6 software update download size is  548 mb, however iPhone iOS 6 download size is  912.8 mb when downloaded from iTunes.



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The new iOS 6 has around 200+ new features for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iOS 6 gives new features for these below to make your things better.



  • Apple Designed Maps

  • Siri - More Information like Sports, Restaurants & Movies

  • Facebook - Integrated throughout iOS6

  • Shared Photo Streams

  • Passbook for all your tickets, Passes

  • FaceTime - make facetime calls from cellular as well rather than wifi alone.

  • Phone Call decline/Message back option

  • Redesigned mail

  • Better Safari browser

  • Guided access for people with vision,hearing and learning disabilities

  • Camera with Panorama


and lot more...

Apple's new iOS 6 is compatible with these models or devices from Apple ...




  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 5



  • iPod touch (4th Generation)

  • iPod touch (5th Generation)



  • iPad2

  • iPad ( The New iPad)



So when is Apple's new iOS 6 available?


Its available for download on September 19th 2012


Enjoy the new features of iOS 6.


For more details on iOS 6 , refer http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/


Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 update for iPad, iPhone and iPod on 05/08/2012

Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 update


Apple has released an update iOS 5.1.1 for iPad, iPhone and iPod on 05/08/2012.  This update will contain few improvements and bug fixes.
Here are the features of iOS 5.1.1 update.

  • Improves reliability of using HDR Option for photos taken using the LOCK Screen Shortcut

  • Resolved bugs that prevent the new ipad switching between 2G and 3G Networks

  • Fixed Bugs effecting AirPlay Video Playback in some circumstances

  • Improved reliability of syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List

  • Fixes an issue where 'Unable to Purchase' alert was displayed even after a successful purchase


An alert will be displayed in your ipad or iPhone as below prompting to install this update.