Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 2 To Developers

You know the drill. If you are a developer, you can proceed to Apple’s developer section at developer.apple.com and download beta 2 of iOS 5.

MobileMe to iCloud migration, iOS 5 bugs, iPhone 5, iPhone LED – From the Forums

The TiPb forums are naturally a great place to talk, commiserate, celebrate, get help, and offer advice to your fellow iPhone users. In order to create a new thread of your own or reply to any of the existing threads, you must be a registered member. Becoming a member is easy and free so if you haven’t already, head on over and register now!

Everything you need to know about migrating your MobileMe account to iCloud.

Discuss iOS 5 bugs and other issues you have found while using the beta.

Discuss all of the latest iPhone 5 rumors here.

Many of you are upset Apple does not include a LED for notifications. What are your thoughts regarding this missing hardware feature?

See you in the forums!

War Grimoire HD for iPad now available

War Grimoire HD is a tower defense game that invites players to immerse themselves into the world of mystery and unlimited adventure and takes them through an epic adventure unfolding in remote Medieval times.

If you pick this one up, let us know what you think! Check out the trailer and screenshots after the break.

[$2.99 - iTunes link]

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iOS 5 beta 2 can be Jailbroken using existing tools

According to MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev-Team, the just-released iOS 5 beta 2 can be Jailbroken using the same redsn0w tools used to Jailbreak the first beta.

5.0b2 can be jailbroken w/redsn0w from 2 wks ago http://is.gd/6eek4Y (must point redsn0w at 5.0b1 IPSW)..devs ONLY please

We’ve got a how-to Jailbreak iOS 5 beta tutorial ready and waiting for you if you decide to pull the trigger, and a Jailbreak Forum there to help if you need it. Just hurry back and tell us how it works for you.

[@MuscleNerd]

Skype for iPad coming soon!

Skype representative, Rick Osterloh, has confirmed to TUAW that Skype for iPad will be coming soon. A video of the new iPad app, was leaked onto the internet this morning, on Skype’s official YouTube channel but was quickly made private. Luckily, some people managed to successfully record a screen capture of the video before it was taken down.

The app will let users to chat and make calls via wifi and 3G, including video calls on the iPad 2. Osterloh said that, while they were fine with the iPhone app on the original iPad, the new cameras on the iPad 2 are what made a dedicated iPad app “super compelling”.

No release date has been announced yet, but we can speculate that it will be soon.

See the leaked video (sorry, no audio) after the break. What do you think of the Skype for iPad app? Do you need Skype on your iPad?

[TUAW] [Video via of RazorianFly]

iOS 5 beta 2 gallery

For some strange reason, our tip box is now overflowing with 960×640 screenshots (what, no iPad love?) showing a few changes from today’s iOS 5 beta 2 release. Among the more interesting ones:

We’ll update as we receive more. Screenshots after the break!

Daily tip: How to use iOS 5 AirPlay mirroring for iPad 2 and Apple TV

Developer interested in trying out iOS 5′s new AirPlay mirroring on iPad 2 and Apple TV? You need to have a few things in place, but once you do, you can happily start testing the next casual game sensation out on the big screen! We’ll show you how, after the break!

iOS 5 finally brings full on, full screen, full app mirroring from iPad 2 to Apple TV. You’ll need iOS 5 for both, and iTunes 10.5 beta as well. You can get them via Apple’s developer portal. If you haven’t joined already, here’s how to become a paid member.

NOTE: Before you install, make sure your UDIDs are registered with Apple. You might not be able to activate your devices if your UDIDs aren’t properly registered.

That’s it, your app or game should now be up, and usable, on the big screen! Let us know how it works for you!

Tips of the day will range from beginner-level 101 to advanced-level ninjary. If you already know this tip, keep the link handy as a quick way to help a friend. If you have a tip of your own you’d like to suggest, add them to the comments or send them in to dailytips@tipb.com. (If it’s especially awesome and previously unknown to us, we’ll even give ya a reward…)

iOS 5.2 beta 2 can be Jailbroken using existing tools

According to MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev-Team, the just-released iOS 5 beta 2 can be Jailbroken using the same redsn0w tools used to Jailbreak the first beta.

5.0b2 can be jailbroken w/redsn0w from 2 wks ago http://is.gd/6eek4Y (must point redsn0w at 5.0b1 IPSW)..devs ONLY please

We’ve got a how-to Jailbreak iOS 5 beta tutorial ready and waiting for you if you decide to pull the trigger, and a Jailbreak Forum there to help if you need it. Just hurry back and tell us how it works for you.

[@MuscleNerd]

Apple releases iOS 5 beta 2 for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV, iTunes 10.5 beta 2 for Mac

Apple has just released iOS 5 beta 2 (build 9A5248d) for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV, and iTunes 10.5 beta 2 for Mac. It’s a rare Friday release for a company that, in the past, has typically released every second Tuesday.

It’s also a large release, the iPhone 4 version weighing in at over 817MB (hey, those notifications gotta sit somewhere!).

As always, you need a paid developer account with Apple to get it (don’t fall for those UDID slot sale scams!), and installing via Xcode is usually your safest bet.

If you’re downloading now, be patient. Apple’s servers are no doubt being slammed. When you get it, let us know what you think! And don’t forget to head on over to our iOS 5 Forum for the latest discussions!

Mobile Nations 1: Where the magic happens

Mobile Nations is our brand new podcast, bringing together the heads of state from Android, BlackBerry, iOS, webOS, and Windows Phone for full on round-table action. This week Phil, Kevin, Dan and Rene discuss Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, the new Verizon data caps, and the state of the BlackBerry. This is Mobile Nations!

• WPCentral Review: Windows Phone “Mango” (preview release)


• Verizon’s new data plans broken down in complete detail


• RIM results and what’s next for BlackBerry?

Got something to say? Agree or disagree with something we said? Have something you want us to discuss on a future show? Don’t just sit there yelling at the screen, dammit, let us know!

Phil Nickinson (@philnickinson)

Kevin Michaluk (@crackberrykevin)

Daniel Rubino (@Malatesta77)

Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie)

Our music is pROgraM vs. Us3R by by morgantj.

Thanks to the Smartphone Experts network of store for sponsoring this podcast, and to our fantastic live chat members for keeping us honest and making us smart!

Apple posts MobileMe to iCloud transition guide

Apple has posted a guide to help users transition from MobileMe to iCloud. The good news? Just like TiPb’s been telling you from the start, there will be web apps for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Find my iPhone. Also, if you need more storage, you’ll be able to buy it. The bad news? iWeb, MobileMe Gallery, and iDisk are toast.

iWeb, Gallery, and iDisk users are encouraged to move their data off MobileMe before the June 30, 2012 cut off date, and knowledge base articles have been posted to give additional information.

What about those of us who have a plethora of Apple IDs? (iTunes, MobileMe, developer, discussion, etc.), will Apple finally let us bring them together, and in the cloud, bind them? Not so much…

If I use different accounts for iTunes and MobileMe, can I merge them into a single account and use it with iCloud? No. You cannot merge two accounts into one. However, you will be able to move your MobileMe account (yourname@me.com) to iCloud and, if you choose, you can continue to use a different iTunes account for store purchases and iTunes in the Cloud.

Family pack users can, however, move to separate iCloud accounts.

Check out the full transition guide via the link below, and let us know if it answered your questions, and if the answers are the ones you wanted.

[MobileMe to iCloud transition guide]

External Keyboard or Virtual Keyboard? – Poll & More

Michael DeLisi and I are curious to see how many of our readers actually like the iPhone’s virtual keyboard. I, personally, have heard tons of complaints about the keyboard being “too small”, “too responsive”, or something else of the same nature. Me? I love the virtual keyboard currently on the iDevice and couldn’t think of anything as an alternative. Even so, I have highlighted a few external keyboards below, and there’s a poll for you guys.

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Private Info HD for iPad now available [giveaway]

Private Info HD is now available and offers a safe way to keep important information on your iPad. This Digital Wallet will safely store Credit Card info, Bank accounts, Web Logins, Photos, Videos, files, and so much more locked behind a personalized password, protected by AES256 bit encryption.

Mr. Burns has given us a few promo codes to give out to you, our awesome readers! For a chance to win, just let us know what kind of information you will store in Private Info.

If you pick this one up, let us know what you think! Trailer and screenshots after the break.

[$8.99 - iTunes link]

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New and updated iPhone and iPad apps for Friday, June 24

Every day, TiPb gets flooded with announcements for new and updated iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps and games. So every day we pick just a few of the most interesting, the most notable, and simply the most awesome to share with you!

Casey’s Contraptions HD: Now with access to many more levels and sharing your contraptions through the website. [$2.99 for iPad - iTunes link]

Presidents vs. Aliens: As you learn presidential facts, quotes, nicknames and historical events, you can use your knowledge to help the presidents defeat the aliens. [$1.99 for iPhone and iPad - iTunes link]

Snark Busters: Step through the looking glass and into the unusual world of the Snark. Your mission will be to capture the elusive creature. [Free for iPhone, with in-app purchases - iTunes link] [Free for iPad, with in-app purchases - iTunes link]

CloudSky: An easy to use and complete pocket field guide for your iPhone or iPod Touch that will help you to enjoy and better understand clouds by quickly identifying their names and characteristics. [$1.99 for iPhone - iTunes link]

Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe: Experience the action-packed story of Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 in this supercharged children’s book app filled with vibrant art, professional narration, exciting music and sound effects, plus A-list celebrity voices from the film. [$5.99 for iPad - iTunes link]

Any other big apps or game releases or updates today? If you pick any of these up, let us know what you think!

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iPhone Live 157: Verizon capped

Rene, Seth, and Mickey discuss dueling iPhone 5 rumors, more iPhone nano rumors, Verizon data caps and tiered plans, and will Droid users defect en masse? This is iPhone Live!

Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie)

Seth Clifford (@sethclifford)

Mickey Papillon (@TCPJ_Mickey)

Thanks to the TiPb iPhone accessory store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat!

Our music comes from the following sources:

The Apple Samsung iPhone War Goes Back to South Korea

It’s not over yet… Apple has taken their Samsung patent infringement fight back to Samsung’s home court in South Korea. In a suit filed with the Seoul Central District Court on June 22, Apple alleges that the Samsung Galaxy S, Droid Charge, Infuse 4G, and many other Samsung devices copy the design and technology of the third-generation iPhone.

Apple originally sued Samsung in April claiming that their Galaxy products “slavishly” copied onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ipadngravy.com');" target="_blank" title="iPad" href="http://www.ip4help.com">iPad and iPhone technologies. Samsung retaliated by filing their own patent infringement lawsuits in three different countries (Germany, South Korea and Japan).

“We will continue to actively defend and protect our intellectual property,” Suwon, South Korea-based Samsung said in an e-mailed statement.

When contacted by Bloomberg News, an Apple spokesperson pointed to Apple’s April 18 statement that said Samsung “blatantly” copied its technologies and designs.

 

This one looks far from over.

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Infinite Loop iPad and iPhone stand seeking Kickstarter funding [video]

The Infinite Loop is a rather clever stand that you can use for your iPad or iPhone. It has been designed by Tim Gushue and it is currently seeking funding from Kickstarter.

The InfiniteLoop is a simple solution to making the iPad truly useful. It helps the iPad to deliver on it’s versatility when reading in bed, watching a movie on a plane or doing Facetime on the go. The InfiniteLoop was born out of the frustration with not being able to find an iPad stand that could accommodate all uses.

It is basically a loop of slim bendable metal coated in a plastic material that you can bend into many shapes; to fit different usage scenarios. Because of the way it bends, it has a huge advantage over other products. Another advantage is the way it holds your device; it is not device specific which means any new iPads or iPhones will not require a new stand. It will also be available in a mini version suitable for your iPhone.

The designer is looking for funding of $27,500 before going into production, it has already gained over $7000 in pledges with 27 days left to run.

Take a look at the video after the break and let us know what you think, hit or miss?

[Kickstarter]

Blush music video created with the Brushes iPad app [video]

Animator Shawn Harris has created a music video for the band Blush — using only the iPad app Brushes. The video is based on a series of hand drawn sketches put together to create a colourful animated music video.

To create the video, individual frames were draw in Brushes then recorded in the apps playback feature; which shows you all of the strokes used to create the final picture in a video format. The videos were then pasted together with the Brushes PC viewer app and the final video produced.

Take a look at the music video and the making of the video after the break. Let us know what you think of it!

[PadGadget]

You Can Now Score A Free @me.com Address With iOS 5

If you were a MobileMe subscriber, you probably already had a @me.com, but those of us not willing to pay for that service never really lucked into one. However, it now looks like iOS 5 will change that, and Lifehacker have picked apart how to score a free @me.com address from beta 1.

In iOS 5, open the Settings app and tap iCloud. You’ll be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. If you already have one, go ahead and sign in and then enable the Mail option. This will give you the opportunity to add a new me.com email address. All you have to do is pick what you want and it will be added. Your login credentials will be your Apple ID but you’ll send mail from the account you choose.

So, if you’re lucky enough to have iOS 5 beta but never bought a MobileMe account, here’s your chance to grab a rather nifty email address.

iPhone 4S To Get Dual LED Flash?

The iPhone 4 relies on a single LED to illuminate its photography, but a new report from industry rag Digitimes states that Apple may be mimicking other manufacturers, and moving to a dual LED system:

Recent market rumors have indicated that Apple’s iPhone 5 is likely to come with a dual-LED flash with Taiwan-based LED packaging firms Everlight Electronics, Edison Opto and Lite-On Technology being pinpointed as potential suppliers. All related companies have denied they are involved in the production of dual-LED flashes.

For example, check out the HTC HD7, which has two LEDs. This won’t make a huge difference to how the iPhone handles, but should provide some additional illumination while shooting in dark conditions — though LED flashes will give everything you snap a pretty pail pallor. Earlier this year, we heard rumors that the iPhone 4S would have a redesigned back with a shifted flash, and this seems to support that idea.

Microsoft Brings Xbox Live to Windows Phone, Still Missing Games

One of Microsoft’s most powerful brands recognizable by every teenager and old hipster in the U.S. is being given a much more prominent presence in Windows Phone than ever before that could invigorate the OS’s gaming scene. Of course, that brand is Xbox Live, the social interactive “hub” for gamers to connect, brag, and play with or against each other. With the next major version of Microsoft’s mobile touch operating system Windows Phone, titled Mango (hey, it’s Microsoft), the Xbox Live-integrated Games Hub will be added.

Games Hub is more or less a mobile version of Xbox Live, offering what could arguably be the best interface for gamers-on-the-go. Previously, Windows Phone included an “Xbox Live Extras” app, but that brought limited basic functionality.

The feature list stretches from a Collection view of downloaded games to an ability to stalk view the mobile or console gaming activity of Xbox Live friends. Profiles can be fully customized from Games Hub and there are even the animated 3D avatars from the console dashboard. As part of the social angle, users can search for Gamertags, add friends, send messages via Live, and compare game/achievement history. Live-related news and notifications for game requests round out the revamped, almost full-featured Xbox Live that Games Hub adds to Windows Phone.

While Apple includes the similar Game Center app on iOS devices, Games Hub undoubtedly looks to be best-in-class, oddly particularly in interface. On the other hand, that interface does not mean much without games, and Windows Phone has an almost insignificant amount of games in comparison to the huge App Store library. That may change eventually as Microsoft pushes a mobile Xbox to developers, but it can be funny how the main portable gaming players (pun unintended) are Nintendo, Sony, and Apple. Though if Microsoft wants a laugh, there are the highly-boastable Xbox Live subscription sales.

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Found Footage: Music Video Animated Entirely With An iPad

How’s this for cool? The entire music video for Blush’s debut single Undivided (feat. Snoop Dogg) was painted frame by frame by animator Shawn Harris on his iPad. If you want to know just how much work goes into a video like this, check out the making of video. The entire thing was done with Brushes, painted by fingertip, and took about 7,000 frames of animation — all hand done.