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Report: Apple to Offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with 256GB Storage

June 01, 2016 by macjeff

Analyst firm TrendForce claims in its latest report that the steep drop in NAND prices will allow Apple to offer the iPhone 7 Plus with 256GB of storage space. The increasing app sizes, increased demand from consumers, and the dual-camera setup on the iPhone 7 Plus means that there will likely be a higher demand for the increased storage capacity this time around. Interestingly, despite the iPhone 7 not coming with a dual-camera setup, Apple will offer the 256GB storage option for the handset as well.

The report also indicates that the iPhone 7 Plus will come with 3GB LPDDR4 RAM, so as to allow it to process photos that will be taken from its dual-lens camera. Since the iPhone 7 will only feature a single camera lens at its rear, it will continue to feature 2GB RAM. While an increase in RAM is always a welcome addition, it also leads to an increase in power consumption. To offset that, Apple will be using LPDDR4 RAM modules that are more energy efficient.

Inline with what other reports have suggested so far, TrendForce claims that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will offer minor upgrades over their predecessors, with major highlights being the increased storage capacity and improved camera performance. The design of the handsets will be slightly changed from the iPhone 6s and will not feature any major display upgrade. The minor refresh will impact iPhone sales this year, with the report claiming that iPhone’s production will drop by more than 8% this year.

There is already enough evidence that point towards Apple switching to an OLED display for the iPhone in 2017. The report notes that since Apple does not have the same level of control over AMOLED display production as LCD, it will have to deal with various challenges in supply chain for a consistent supply of the panels.

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are still just over 3 months away from their official unveiling, but leaks already provide us with a good idea of what to expect from them. The handsets will feature a slightly designed back to better hide the antenna lines, with the larger iPhone 7 Plus also feature a second camera module at its rear. Otherwise, the handsets are going to look similar to the existing iPhone 6/s.

Earlier this year, Apple announced a 256GB storage option for the 9.7″ and 12.9″ iPad Pro making them the first iOS devices in its lineup to come with such high capacity storage.

[Via TrendForce]

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Best app deals of the day! 8 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

June 01, 2016 by macjeff

Everyone likes free apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

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Source link: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/daily-app-deals-ios-06-01-2016/

Tap Towards Your Dreams in VOEZ, a New Music Rhythm Game

May 31, 2016 by macjeff

VOEZ (Free) by Rayark International Limited is a gorgeous rhythm music game that puts the spotlight on J-pop. If you’re a fan of games like Dance Dance Revolution or the classic Tap Tap Revenge, and enjoy a bit of catchy J-pop tunes, then VOEZ is one to check out. It’s an fine addition to the other fine games from Rayark, including Cytus, Deemo, and Implosion – Never Lose Hope.

Back when I was in high school, I hung out with a group of friends who were super into Japanese culture and anime, which rubbed off on me. Even though I haven’t kept up with animes in the past few years, I still love Japanese culture and the anime and manga art style. I also remember listening to my fair share of J-pop back in the day, and that was when those music games with plastic peripherals were all the rage. While I definitely wasn’t the best with music games back then, I still enjoyed them a lot since they were challenging and just downright fun. I’m not too familiar with Cytus or Deemo since I haven’t had the chance to check them out, but with VOEZ featured on the App Store, I couldn’t pass it up, especially since I liked Implosion a lot.

Visually, VOEZ is stunning. It features beautiful hand-painted anime-style art and visuals, which will appeal to anyone who is even the least bit interested in Japanese culture. The art for each of the characters is rendered gorgeously, and all of the colors are soft but still vibrant enough to stand out. The musical notes are simple shapes and lines that fall down onto the screen in brightly colored sections, so while it looks simple enough, things still get pretty tricky as you up the difficulty levels for each track. All animations in VOEZ are smooth and fluid, which is necessary for a musical rhythm game, but be prepared for somewhat long wait times as the game loads up all of the data needed for each track. It reminds me of those times I play on my PlayStation 4 and have to load up the next section in a game — yeah, the wait between tracks can be that long. Hopefully they can make it a bit quicker in the future.

Since this is a rhythm game, the meat of VOEZ is all about the musical tracks that are included. The initial download includes a good amount of different tracks that you can play and unlock as you make progress, and the developers are planning to add more each month. If you’re looking for American music, then you should turn back now — there is nothing but dynamic J-pop songs that will sound a bit differently depending on how you perform. But if you’re a fan of the music genre, then you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven with VOEZ. I found the songs to be soothing and catchy, and once you get some practice with tapping to the beat, things get pretty addictive.

Like other music games, VOEZ has a lot of songs that are available with the initial download, but you’ll have to clear songs in order before you can unlock them all. Or, if you’re impatient and want to get a later song now, you can unlock them by using “keys” that are earned from playing, or you can pay to unlock it through in-app purchase. There are also in-app purchases to get more keys too. I’m not that big of a fan of this system, since it doesn’t seem like unlocking new songs requires too much skill. At least you get a good variety of songs to start with, though.

VOEZ is rather interesting since it’s a music game but there is a storyline to it. In VOEZ, players will meet Chelsea and her high school classmates, who come together and make their mutual dream come true by forming a band together, which is called VOEZ. They will face hardships together, but their end goal is to make sure that the world knows their music. It’s a pretty cliché plot, in my opinion, but it works for the game, art, and music. And it does add another layer of depth to the game’s journey, which is nice to have.

Controls in VOEZ are simple enough. With single notes, you will want to tap on them as they hit the line. The longer notes require you to tap-and-hold the screen, even slowly moving your finger in the direction that the lines are going toward. Then there are single notes that require a swipe in the direction they’re pointing at. While this all may sound easy enough, like with any other rhythm game, things can get pretty fast and hectic, especially in the higher difficulty levels, so you’ll need good hand-and-eye coordination to keep up with the beat. To make things more complicated, each track has dynamic notes, meaning that the lines for the notes can move around on the screen, so you’ll have to make sure you keep a close eye on them. These small additions to the gameplay make VOEZ stand out from the competition, and it makes things much more interesting than the status quo for music games.

I’ve only started on VOEZ a bit over the weekend, but so far I’m finding the game to be fun and enjoyable, despite the weird system for unlocking songs. The art is superb, the tunes are fun and memorable if you’re into J-pop at all, and the controls are simple enough to learn even for music game novices. However, the dynamic gameplay for each song makes the game refreshing and challenging, so if you’re looking for a test of your rhythm, then VOEZ will do rather nicely. I just want to see shorter load times for each track and a better unlock system in the future, but I am looking forward to checking out monthly new tunes.

I recommend VOEZ to anyone who is into music rhythm games, or just enjoy J-pop and anime-style art in general. VOEZ can be found on the App Store as a free universal download with in-app purchases.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 05/31/2016

May 31, 2016 by macjeff

AirAttack 2 , Work.JOT - Timesheet & Task List Management , Paint Hack and more

iPhone:

Work.JOT - Timesheet & Task List Management ( $4.99 → FREE )

Work.JOT helps you manage every facet of your job because it’s really two apps in one: task manager and time tracker. It allows you to create tasks, set due dates, and even add subtasks. You’re also able to create client and project lists, and track the time spent on them. A dynamic dashboard allows you to get an overview of all of your latest stats. When a job is complete, you’re able to generate and share timesheet reports via email.

Universal:

AirAttack 2 ( $0.99 → FREE )

Take control of a WW2-era fighter plane and destroy the axis of evil. You’re able to steer the plane through the air simply by dragging your finger across the screen. Enemy planes will attack with full force, and tanks and other ground vehicles will bombard you from below, so be prepared for anything. Collect coins from your fallen enemies in order to upgrade your plane with new weapons like a flamethrower, wingman, and tail gunner. The game includes five planes to unlock and 22 levels.

BusyBox - Track your time, focus on what matters ( $2.99 → FREE )

BusyBox comes highly recommended today thanks to its wide range of uses. Whether you’re looking to track your workouts or time spent on the job, BusyBox will help you get it done. You’re able to create as many different activities as necessary. They can also be color-coded for quick reference. Then when it’s time to start the activity, select it from your list and start the timer. The app will keep a running log of all of the time spent on each activity, and the data can be exported and shared via email.

5coins - Spend Everyday ( $1.99 → FREE )

Unlike similar finance apps, 5coins doesn’t try to do it all. Instead, it focuses on just what you spend on a daily basis. No jumping through multiple screens to perform a single task. Just swipe down on the screen to enter a value and attach a note. The app will keep a running total of everything you’ve spent, and you can view your expense history with an upward swipe. 5coins is able to alert you when you’re spending too much and have a chance of going over-budget.

Screenshotter - Organize and manage your screenshots ( $0.99 → FREE )

Screenshotter does most of the work for you. All you need to do is provide it with access to your photo library. The app will search through every last photo and pick out only the screenshots. You’re then able to select multiple screenshots and move them into folders to better organize them, or you can remove them forever.

Princess Match for Kids ( $2.99 → FREE )

Princess Match is loaded with colorful, hand-drawn cards to flip and match. You’re able to choose from three game modes: Classic, Princess, and Arcade. Both the Classic and Princess modes allow you to choose the number of cards that will be used and include multiple players. Arcade mode provides you with a limited number of misses. As you make your way through each level, you’ll be able to earn more and continue to climb the leaderboards.

Paint Hack ( $1.99 → FREE )

Paint Hack provides the biggest and craziest selection of brushes you’ll ever find in the App Store. With 90 brushes in total, including totally off-the-wall experimental brushes, there’s a tool for every artist. Paint Hack also features a smooth and versatile painting engine that’s able to assist in drawing lines, circles, and squares, and can even recognize corners and points to perfectly align shapes. The app includes support for thousands of undos and redos, stylus support, custom color palettes, video recording, and the ability to use as many layers as your iPad will allow.

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Best app deals of the day! 10 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

May 31, 2016 by macjeff

Everyone likes free apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

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Source link: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/daily-app-deals-ios-05-31-2016/