Yahoo! redesigns Search app for iOS

While a bit late in the game, Yahoo! unveiled the version 3.0 of its Search app on iOS to match iOS 7 design. It features a minimalistic look so users can gain faster access to the results they need. Other new features include voice search, setting Safe Search preferences, and getting instant suggestions through Search Assist. The app has also been updated to add SSL support.

Source: App Advice

Background refresh finally comes to Gmail for iOS

What is considered a common email feature finally arrives to iOS version of Gmail. The email app now supports background refresh. It means the app pre-fetches and syncs email so iOS 7 users can view new email as soon as they launch the app. Users must activate the feature as well as Gmail app notifications though to access it. If you don’t have Gmail on your iPhone yet, you can download it here.

Apple tipped to debut iOS 7.1 update in March

Apple is supposedly releasing an iOS 7 update this March to address a few bugs and tweak the user interface. The Verge reports the new update will fix the issues related to iOS 7 devices randomly rebooting. The new iteration of the OS will also include minor design changes to the iPod and dialer as well as the addition of an option to turn off the “parallax” effect or wallpaper motion while the folder animation stays on. 

Facebook introduces photo post scheduling for Pages Manager iOS app

Following the announcement of prioritizing image- and link-based updates for Pages, Facebook updated its Pages Manager app for iOS to add the option to schedule photo posts. The app was recently redesigned for iOS and includes the ability to tag users in comments and posts.

If you’re an Android user and Page administrator, the feature is already available on the app as well.

Source: The Next Web