Xcode data reveals iPhone 6s has 2GB of RAM, iPad Pro has 4GB of RAM

Apple's not one to give details on the amount of RAM that ships with its iOS devices. Xcode 7 GM asset catalogs have revealed that the new iPhone 6s has 2GB of RAM, double that of the iPhone 6 and the iPad Pro, Apple's powerful new tablet aimed at enterprise, has 4GB or RAM. This is double the 2GB of RAM that's included in the iPad Air 2, which was last year's flagship.

More RAM is necessary for smoother multitasking and faster access to apps. iOS 9 will be bringing various split-screen and multitasking features to Apple's mobile OS which will only work on the iPad Air 2 and the new iPad Pro because these features require more RAM capacity to work smoothly.

Source: 9to5Mac

Belkin launches fashion-Inspired cable collection

Belkin has announced new line of fashion-inspired charging cables. MFi certified to ensure iOS compatibility, these Lightning to USB cables are designed to conveniently clip on/off to any bag, purse or keychain, so that users are never without a cable to charge their iPhone, iPod or iPad. The new fashion cables are available in three design options: a leather tassel, a braided USB clip and a metallic keychain are available today just in time for fashion week.

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iA Writer introduces new features for its apps

Distraction-free writing app iA Writer is bringing some new features to its Mac, iOS, and Android apps. The Mac app now lets you swap quickly between documents with Swipe to File Library feature. You can also get a quick HTML preview of your current document with new Swipe to Preview gesture. iOS users will see a new look for the app as most arbitrary menus have been taken out. There’s also a new customizable keyboard bar that allows you to add different functions to the onscreen keyboard. Meanwhile, the Android version of the app gets a new keyboard extension, night mode, and new menu system.

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Google Play Store (US$4.99) + iTunes App Store ($11.99) + Mac App Store ($22.99)

Wikipedia on Android now comes with article previews

Wikipedia on Android is making it easier for you to do your research with its latest update. There’s now a preview pop-up feature that shows you a snippet of information and a few images of a particular article, while reading one of Wikipedia’s entries. You can opt to click through and read the rest of the entry or go back to your original search. The app also now supports tabbed browsing so you look through different research threads without losing track of anything. Wikipedia now also has a quick language switcher button as well, which you can access once you’ve tapped in the “Search Wikipedia” box.

The Wikimedia Foundation plans to bring the preview feature to iOS soon and “is exploring” bringing the feature to mobile web as well.

Source: The Next Web | Download: Google Play Store (Free)