Advanced iOS Programming References (including Swift, Apple Watch…)
Are you an iOS developer eager to move to the next level? Then this selection of advanced iOS programming books will probably suit you. And if it doesn’t, let us know and we’ll ask developers where the best information for doing that advanced thing you want is hidden. Swift is the shiny new language for […]
Weekly Mobile News Roundup – 29 August 2014
Once again the week is coming to an end and that means it’s time for a roundup of the past weeks news! Samsung and LG launch new watches while Apple waits – South Korean tech firms LG and Samsung have announced more smartwatches, ahead of a widely anticipated entry to the sector from Apple. Here’s Why […]
Apple sends out invites for September 9 event
Apple has sent out invites to the media for their next big event. While the date has been rumored for a while, Apple has finally announced that it will indeed take place September 9. Rumors have it Apple will not only be showing off the new iPhone 6 but perhaps even their first wearable device. […]
‘Madden NFL Mobile’ is now available in the App Store
If there is one thing I look forward to every September it is the beginning of the NFL season, and this year is no different. Now just in time for the NFL season, EA Sports has released their latest mobile version of the Madden NFL game. Titled Madden NFL Mobile, the game was released on […]
Instagram Hyperlapse turns shaky video into smooth time lapse videos
Yesterday Instagram released a new stand alone app for iOS called Hyperlapse, the app allows users to create stunning time lapse videos that are incredible smooth, the reason for this being the apps built-in stabilization algorithm. Perhaps what makes this app so user friendly is the fact that the interface for the app is very […]
Chupamobile Raises $1.3M in crowd funding round
App source code marketplace ChupaMobile just announced that they have raised $1.3M, through a crowd funding round, the company offers a platform for devs to sell the source code for their apps & games. We have long been fans of the company and are happy to see them reach this milestone. The London bases […]
Exclusive Freebie – Wireless Connection Icons
We are always extremely happy to offer exclusive freebies to our readers here at Mobile Orchard. Today we have a great collection of icons for wireless connections from Vecteezy. The icon pack includes 36 amazing icons that are all somehow connected with wireless communication. This includes dedicated Wi-Fi icons, as well as some great great […]
Is it safe to use your smartphone for payments?
In 2013 more than 450 million users made payments with their phones worldwide, with a total transaction value of more than $721 billion, but just how safe is it to use the smartphone when making a payment online. Many smartphone owners are worried that using their mobile device for payments could be dangerous, however the truth is these […]
Weekly Mobile News Roundup – 22 August 2014
Once again the week is coming to an end and that means it’s time for a roundup of the past weeks news! Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and iMovie to improve iCloud compatibility – Apple just updated several of its applications for both iOS and OS X with the usual “stability improvements and bug fixes”, but […]
Skype finally makes chat notifications only appear on device in use
I don’t know about you guys, but I use Skype on my iPhone, iPad Air, iPad Mini, as well as several Macs. There is nothing more annoying than chatting with someone on one device only to have an orchestra of pings sound from all other devices. Honestly it has gotten to the point where I […]
