iOS 7: Will It Blow Your Mind?

iOS 7-The Best Thing To Happen To iOS Since iOS:

Yes, it has been a long time since iOS 7 has released but we decided to give you a more in-depth review by thoroughly reviewing the Mobile Operating System.
Even though iOS 7 does look better, it can be clearly observed that it still carries the traits of the first version iOS with a few tweaks here and there and a few animations.

New Tweaks:

Firstly the lock-screen has been given a new avatar, with no trace of the sliding bar that we were so used to.
Instead there is a plain and simple screen with a live wallpaper in the background which looks strikingly similar to the live wallpapers found in the Nexus devices.
We still have to slide the screen to unlock the device but we are given a much more clean interface with an opaque floating display for the time. Another surprising feature of the lock-screen which looks to be "borrowed" from Android is the fact that you can swipe to the right to get something like the lock-screen widgets which was first introduced in Android 4.2.
On unlocking the device the icons appear on the screen with an animation that was previously not observed.
The animation give the viewer an effect that the icons are arriving from beyond the screen.

Icons:

Speaking of the icons, this is area where iOS has undergone most of its "Glossy-Makeup". The icons appear more colorful and animated adding a palette of color to the otherwise dull homescreens of iOS.
The homescreens are also sensitive to movement and you can experience this by moving the device which will also cause the icons to move in the same fashion, giving the icons, and indirectly the homescreen a 3D dimension.

Control Center:

Apart from this a striking feature of the homescreens is a small tab on the bottom of the screen which if you swipe up gives you access to one of the newly introduced features of iOS 7 which is Control Center.
It is very similar to the notification shade found in almost every version of Android right from the sta
rt.
It gives you access to various functions and also the toggles for the various settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Flashlight etc.

App Interface:

The stock apps are also give a certain revamp. The main apps which have undergone this change is mainly the calender app, the weather app and the calculator to name a few.
The weather app really awed us and clearly distinguished itself from the other apps. The animations and the sheer thought that has gone into making the new version of the app has can be clearly seen. The moment you press weather icon, depending on the weather of the region you are, the animation will be shown accordingly.
In the press event, they gave the example of a region and the animations awed us and it looked like the sequences were taken straight from a J.K Rowling book. It also makes us recall the animations which were seen in the initial versions of Sense which is HTC's skin atop Android.
The calender and the calculator app have clean, simple and white interface's which makes it that much more easier to use.

Notification Shade And The Little Things:

The notification shade is also made cleaner from the chunky and untidy notification shade which made its entry in iOS 6.0.
Apple has also paid attention to the little things such as the signal "bar" which is replaced with 5 circles which indicate, well the signal strength.
Another striking point to be noted is the fact that the Spotlight feature that used to feature to the left of the main homescreens can no longer be seen.

All in all we believe that iOS 7 has brought some new features to the table and might continue to impress the general population but it still carries the same interface that was seen right from its first version. The floating icons fixed in the grid of the homescreens and the Slide To Unlock Lockscreen. It still gives us a reminiscent of the idea of iOS and its simple intuitive interface.

So that's our review on iOS 7, which also happ
ens to be our first operating system review. Stay tuned for the review on the Mavericks OS.

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Apple iPhone 5c-iPhone For The Masses ?

Introducing a bit of "Color" In Apple's World:

We were so used to those dull white, gray and black shades from Apple that we never even expected much on the color grounds from it. But imagine our surprise when leaks of a new, cheaper iPhone made its way from Apple's HQ to the Internet. And the Colors ! They looked like typical candy store colors hence the "C" in the name.

Display:

The 5c has a 4.0 inch screen with a resolution of about 640x1136 with a decent pixel density of 326 ppi.
Even though the screen doesn't have so good specs it looks pretty darn good with decent color saturation.

Internal Specs:

The 5c has specs which has specs which are pretty comparable to the the specs of the 4s and to a certain extent even pretty similar to the specs of the iPhone 5.
The RAM onboard has a capacity of 1 GB
The chipset onboard is Apple's very own A6, which features a dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift CPU, and PowerVR SGX 543MP3 GPU which offers "meh" performance.
But we know that Apple products don't need killer specs to perform really well, just like all the Windows Phone's.

Camera:

The primary camera features an 8 MP which has a LED flash and also has auto-focusing functionality.
It includes all the standard features like HDR, Panorama etc.
The secondary camera on the front has an 1.2 MP secondary which is decent for a secondary camera.

Memory, Price,Battery and Colors:

On the basis of memory it features two main variants that is 16 and 32 GB. They are also prices accordingly at from $549 all the way upto $649.
"C" stands for color hence, it is available in 6 main colors that is red, yellow, blue, green, black and white.
There is also cases available in the same colors too, which have a kind of dotted appearance.

Conclusion:

Apple is trying to spear-head the low-budget market by pricing this phone a bit less than its flagship which is the 5s. But all in all it is a decent phone, if you are searching for a replacement for your current iPhone but have a low budget you can most definitely go for the iPhone 5c.

So that's our review on the Apple iPhone 5c.
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iPad Air-Thinner, Better, Faster, Stronger...?

The iPad Air-Filled with Apple's Airiness:

iPad's have been here for a long time and ever since their release they have been leading the baton in tablet innovation and technology. But the recent models of the iPad where good, but they lacked the luster that the first iPad had, cause lets admit it was PRETTY spectacular. But is the 2013 iPad's here to change all that ?
Lets See.

Display:

Every iPad has had a jaw-dropping, crystal clear display right from the beginning, and this iPad in all its Retina-Display glory is no exception. With a 9.7 inch, 1536x2048 resolution screen with a pixel density maxed out at 264 ppi it is one of the better looking screens's in the market.


It doesn't feature Corning's Gorilla Glass which is a shame, considering that you have to be extra careful because it looks like a pretty delicate gadget.

Internal Specs:

The iPad air features Apple's traditional A7 Chipset featuring a Dual-Core 1.3 GHz Cyclone.
The Graphics on the iPad is powered by PowerVR G6430 which is quad-core GPU for those who are interested. It features an average 1 GB RAM.

But from time to time products like the Lumia and the i devices prove that you don't need paper shredding specs for amazingly smooth and fast interface.

Battery:

What does it take to run a mammoth of a device like this ? Surprisingly not much. Just a 32.4 Wh Non-Removable Li-ion battery.

Operating System:

The iPad Air features the newest version of iOS that is iOS 7.0.2 right out of the box. For a detailed review on iOS 7, please wait for a detailed review.

Memory and Variants:

There are 4 different variants available on the basis of memory which includes 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB.

Among these you also have the option to choose between Wi-Fi as well as 4G LTE. They are also priced accordingly.

Colors and Price:

It is available in two colors that is, Space Gray and silver.
It is retailing for about $499    which is starting price and runs all the way upto $929. Yes it will definitely burn some holes in your pockets, but iPad's are always known for their ridiculous price tags. If you are searching for a cheaper tablets you can check out the Nexus 7 here.

Conclusion:

Almost all Apple products are concentrated at a particular audience the
y do really well in those audience. However Apple is making several attempts to try to appease the lower budget crowds with the introduction of the iPhone 5c and the iPad Mini with Retina-Display. Keep tuned to this space for reviews on the iPhone 5c and the iPad Mini.

So that's our review on the Apple iPad Air
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iPhone 5s-Revolutionizing Apple Or Old Is Gold ?

iPhone 5s-Plain Old Plain Old ?

Ok, lets admit guys that these two months have been nirvana for geeks like us. The Nexus 7, Note 3, iPhone 5s, and today we woke up to the brand new launch of the iPad Mini with Retina Display and the iPad Air (are we smelling a possible Nexus 5 release...?)

iPhone"s never needed an introduction after the release of the very first iPhone. But this year's iPhone has a new story itself with even more features piled upon it.

Display:

The sad thing about fact about the iPhone is that it still doesn't have an HD display. Well that's disappointing.

But Apple has clearly proved through the iPhone that you most definitely DO NOT need an HD display to make things look genuinely mind-blowing on screen. That is the reason why the iPhone's 4.0 inch screen looks gorgeous with the right amount of saturation, coloration and contrast. It has a decent pixel density of 326 ppi. A new addition to the screen this year is the presence of the Corning Gorilla Glass with oleophobic coating which was much needed in the previous models.

The Outer Casing And Body:

The structure of the new iPhone is so aesthetically pleasing and beautiful that we have decided to form a new heading just to talk about it.

It is encased in a beautifully aluminum body with laser cut glass. It looks absolutely beautiful. The colors also in which the phone is available beautifully compliments the build of this phone.

The Main attraction that one can definitely never miss on this iPhone is the new Finger-Print recognizing home button. This is the one of the few places where the 5s' tagline "Forward Thinking" really comes into play because this is the first time any major smartphone company has attempted this.

Internals And Memory:

This is an Apple product running iOS 7 (more on that later), so that means that this phone doesn't need any killer specs or 12 core/8 core craziness inside it to make its experience as fluid as possible.

That's why the iPhone features Apple's A7 chipset having Dual-Core, 1.3 GHz Cyclone processor which handles just about anything that you through at it with a breeze.

The RAM onboard the 5s maxes out at about 1 GB.

On the basis of memory it is available in 3 variants of 16, 32 and 64 GB prized proportionally too we might add.

Camera:

The camera is set to stun everyone with its excellent picture taking capabilities. The sensor on the back of the phone is an 8 MP one with a surprising dual-LED flash. One LED has a whitish shade while the other has a more amber shade. The phone judges the environmental lighting and accordingly decides how much of each to use. The camera software is also very simple to use and has HDR on by default.

Operating System:

How can I not talk about iOS 7 while doing a review on the iPhone.

iOS 7 can be briefly described in 3 simple words- Simple, Intuitive, Traditional.

Of course every one knows that iOS by default is very clean and simple among all the other OS's.

But even though Apple claims that it reinvents iOS each other it still retains its main inherent characters cause at the end of the day it is still a grid filled with a couple of icons, even though there is an extra layer of gloss.

Colors And Price:

The iPhone is available in Space gray, White, and a Champagne kind of Gold Color.

It is retailing from about $649 off-contract.

Conclusion:

Apple isn't into marketing internals as we clearly observe from not only the iPhone but also from the iPad.

It is also among the most expensive newly launched phones.

So at the end Apple intends to make a bang among people with deep pockets and also among the people who are on contract, with a bang.

So that's our review on the New Apple iPhone 5s.

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