Category: iPad

  • iOS10 Direct Download links – Manually update your iOS device

    Today is the day iOS10 finally drops onto iOS devices around the world. Natuarally this means the Apple servers take a beating on the first day as everyone wants to update to the latest version.

    I have previously put up a post on how to manually update your iPhone or iPad, which makes the process a whole bunch faster. Check out the step by step guide here -> https://www.marcforrest.com/2011/01/13/how-to-update-your-iphoneipad-firmware-manually/

    To download the firmware files directly for iOS10 you can get them here (Thanks to the folks at iClarified)

    Latest:
    10.0.1 (5 GSM):iPhone_4.0_32bit_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (5 GSM+CDMA): iPhone_4.0_32bit_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (5s GSM): iPhone_4.0_64bit_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (5s GSM+CDMA): iPhone_4.0_64bit_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (5c GSM): iPhone_4.0_32bit_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (5c GSM+CDMA): iPhone_4.0_32bit_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (6+): iPhone_5.5_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (6): iPhone_4.7_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (6s): iPhone_4.7_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (6s+): iPhone_5.5_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (SE): iPhoneSE_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (7): iPhone9,1_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw
    10.0.1 (7+): iPhone9,2_10.0.1_14A403_Restore.ipsw

  • How to easily clear RAM on your iOS Device

    How to easily clear RAM on your iOS Device

    I posted this awesome iOS tip the other day on Twitter, and didn’t realise until this morning that I had been featured on Gizmodo & Cult Of Mac where they wrote about it!! Ha

    The process is pretty simple as above. Firstly make sure your iPhone is unlocked and then hold down the power button as if you were turning off the phone. Instead of the usual “slide to power off” swipe to turn it off, hold down the Home button for around 5 seconds. You should see the phone go straight back to your applications screen.

    A few people have asked about the benefit, and from my understanding it clears the unused RAM on the phone. I have done a number of tests to see if it works and I can promise it helps speed the phone up, a LOT!

    Here is an example of a before and after screenshot of the RAM usage on my iPhone 6 Plus.

    BEFOREFullSizeRender (1)

    AFTER

    FullSizeRender (2)

    As you can see a considerable difference! And it def does work!!




  • Restricting Adult Content on iOS devices

    Restricting Adult Content on iOS devices

    I often have a debates with friends and family about the kids of today using tablets and iPads. The main point I try and get across is that our kids were born into this technology. It is not foreign for them to swipe on things, similarly to the way we were brought up with Casio watches and Sony Walkmans. The thing is, the technology is here to stay, and we can’t keep our kids away from it, it is their life.

    But one of the “risks” of having this sort of technology is that there is whole other world out there, that we don’t want our kids to see. It’s a reality and we need to firstly and most importantly EDUCATE our kids about what goes on out there. We can’t hide behind reality and by being honest with your kids, and telling them there are some crazy people out there, we can help protect them.

    I also recently found a fantastic setting on the iOS devices which allows you to “Limit Adult Content” This doesn’t only block access to all adult sites, but also anything that could be deemed not safe for kids, such as gambling, religion etc etc. The setting is also controlled via a password so kids can’t undo this setting.

    To turn this feature on do the following:

    On your iOS device go to Settings -> General -> Restrictions

    At this point if you have not used Restrictions before, you will need to set a password. I would suggest using a different password from whats normally used to unlock the iPad and only something you know :)

    Once you in restrictions you can turn off a number of Apps etc. I personally turn off Safari & In App Purchases.

    Once you go into Restrictions go to Websites and select “Limit Adult Content”

    Once you try surf to a site Apple deems as unsafe, you will need to put in the restrictions password you set in the beginning.

    If you ever need to go back to the full setting, you can just go into restrictions and take off the setting and allow all websites.

    This is a really handy trick that works 100% of the time ;)

  • iOS8 officially released – direct download links

    iOS8 officially released – direct download links

    It’s been a while since we first heard about the cool new features of iOS8, and now it’s finally available for download.

    It is inevitable that the Apple download servers will crash or slow down to snails pace when the new software is released, so below are some of the links to download the latest software, which you can then use to manually update your iPhone & iPad software. Links below are only for GSM models as this is what is used on South African Cellular Networks

    iPhone

    iPhone 5s download (GSM)
    iPhone 5c download (GSM)
    iPhone 5 download (GSM and CDMA (A1429))
    iPhone 4s download (GSM)

    iPad

    iPad Air (5th generation WiFi + Cellular)
    iPad Air (5th generation WiFi)
    iPad (4th generation GSM)
    iPad (4th generation WiFi)
    iPad mini (GSM)
    iPad mini (WiFi)
    iPad mini 2 (WiFi + Cellular)
    iPad mini 2 (WiFi)
    iPad 2 Wi-Fi
    iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)

  • SA App of the week – Private Property iPad App

    SA App of the week – Private Property iPad App

    The latest version of the Private Property iPad app, which was launched on the 1st of June, has quite a spot with me. Before I left Private Property last year, I was involved with the conceptualizing of the redesign of the app, and although not all of the original aspects have been used, there are still quite a number of small tweaks we introduced into the new look app.

    Private Property has recently gone through a whole new look & feel with a site redesign, and with that a new iPad app was launched, as well a iPhone update in the works as well.

    The new updated app takes full use of the screen with big bold images and a clean design look & feel. The listing pages have also been updated to include as much information as possible, as well as ranking the properties according to how much info is displayed.

    Info from the App Store Listing

    The Private Property iPad app puts the largest selection of private and agency listings in South Africa at your fingertips.
    Whether you’re planning to buy or rent, the Private Property iPad app will inspire your search and ensure you find the home
    of your dreams.

    Below are some of the features of the new Private Property iPad app:

    • Find Properties – Find your perfect home using text search, location-based search or suburb navigation search.
    • Find Agents – Find all agents in your area and contact them effortlessly.
    • Slide-Menu – Access your favourite tools from anywhere in the app using the new slide-menu.
    • Modern Design – An elegant and simple design makes the app easy and fun to use.

    I am looking forward to seeing some cool little tweaks being introduced into the app in the future, as I still think there is loads you can do with it !

    Nice one PP team :)

    [app url=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/private-property-ipad-version/id407755805?mt=8″]