Monday, June 15, 2015
Images of Razer Kazuyo Game Controller Leaked
The enclosure controller, reportedly named the Razer Kazuyo, appears to wrap around the iPhone, adding face buttons, shoulder buttons, and a directional pad on either side of the phone. This layout is similar to other iOS game controllers such as the Logitech Powershell and the MOGA Ace Power, which were both released in last month. Unlike both controllers however, the Razer Kazuyo includes the ability to tilt the iPhone up, allowing for better viewing angles and easier access.
It is not known when exactly the Razer Kazuyo will be released, but it is likely that it will be compatible with a growing list of iOS games upon availability. Currently, games such as Dead Trigger 2, Asphalt 8: Airborne, and Bastion offer controller support, with additional developers pledging to build controller support into their apps now that controller hardware is available to consumers.
Data source: via MacRumors (By Richard Padilla)
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Apple Adds Tips and Tricks Guide for iPhone 4s 5c and 5s to iPhone Website
Apple has added new Tips and Tricks sections to its iPhone marketing websites, giving new and old iPhone users a handy guide to the new features of iOS 7 and the new iPhone models.
The three pages, one each for the iPhone 4s, 5c and 5s, include sections about photography, swipe gestures, FaceTime, Maps, Siri, Calendar, Music, Mail, Safari, AirPlay and Wireless, Settings, Compass, and Find My iPhone.
The pages, which are linked at the bottom of every iPhone marketing webpage on Apple.com, appear to be something of a quick start guide, complimenting the more in-depth iPhone User Guide.
Data source: via MacRumors (By Jordan Golson)
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Get lost! iPhone compass app struggles in tests
Before you start thinking about relying on the iPhone compass app for your next hiking trip, you might want to read the results of tests performed by TechHive. While some believe that the compass issues are limited to the new iPhone 5s and 5c, the tests showed that the problems go well beyond those two models.
The TechHive team used the Compass app in both iOS 6 and iOS 7 on a range of phones from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 5s and 5c. All phones were re-calibrated several times, and the testers found that the results varied greatly regardless of location (inside or outside). The expensive phones were tested against a reliable and cheap -- US$15 -- Suunto A-10 compass.
Tests with an iPhone 5s showed a variation of 10 to 22 degrees, while a 5c showed more consistent results of 9 to 12 degrees off. The iPhone 4s showed an average of 14.5 degrees variation. TechHive found that the worst deviations came from the last years iPhone 5, with one phone showing anywhere from a 15 to 28 degree deviation.
By the way, TechHive took on the testing initially as a way of verifying Gizmodos claim that the iPhone 5s "level sensor" is out of whack. TechHive found that to work just fine, but noticed that the direction finding capability was horribly wrong.
It should be noted that the test results are associated with the Compass app, not the iPhones GPS capabilities. However, its worth considering the purchase of an inexpensive -- and much more accurate -- traditional magnetic compass if youre heading for the deep woods.
The TechHive team used the Compass app in both iOS 6 and iOS 7 on a range of phones from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 5s and 5c. All phones were re-calibrated several times, and the testers found that the results varied greatly regardless of location (inside or outside). The expensive phones were tested against a reliable and cheap -- US$15 -- Suunto A-10 compass.
Tests with an iPhone 5s showed a variation of 10 to 22 degrees, while a 5c showed more consistent results of 9 to 12 degrees off. The iPhone 4s showed an average of 14.5 degrees variation. TechHive found that the worst deviations came from the last years iPhone 5, with one phone showing anywhere from a 15 to 28 degree deviation.
By the way, TechHive took on the testing initially as a way of verifying Gizmodos claim that the iPhone 5s "level sensor" is out of whack. TechHive found that to work just fine, but noticed that the direction finding capability was horribly wrong.
It should be noted that the test results are associated with the Compass app, not the iPhones GPS capabilities. However, its worth considering the purchase of an inexpensive -- and much more accurate -- traditional magnetic compass if youre heading for the deep woods.
Data source: via TUAW (By Steven Sande)
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