The Apple Beat: Wish List for iOS 7

Great Scott!: With iOS proponent Scott Forstall gone from Apple, what direction with the valuable iOS take?By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's yearly WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference) is a month away and we're sure to see the latest features and builds of Mac OS X and iOS. Studying the current mobile landscape and features available to competing smartphone and tablet platforms, I've compiled a personal wish list of features I hope to see on iOS 7.

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The Apple Beat: iCloud strives for seamlessness

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

"We believe technology is at its very best when it’s invisible. When you’re​ conscious only of what you’re doing, not the device you’re doing it with…"  Apple's guiding principle behind all user experience as explained in the iPad 3 Keynote last year.

The best technology should be invisible, users needn't spend an inordinate amount of time setting up and most specially--troubleshooting devices or software to get it to work. It should just work and this has been the blueprint of Apple's iCloud ecosystem.

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Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 update, patches lock screen security exploit

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple has finally addressed the widely reported lock screen security exploit that allowed some iOS devices to be bypassed. With iOS 6.1.3 now available via Software Update on your iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices, the update also improves some Maps functionality for Japan and various security patches aimed at making your iOS device safer.

Review: Mapi Perga Leather iPad mini case

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Mapi's Perga Leather iPad mini case is a gorgeous handcrafted leather premium case for the iPad mini that's designed for a perfect fit, all around protection and a luxurious and lasting look and feel.

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