20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Apple’s iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps

Software Events, Software Releases
Apple's iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps Well the time has come to begin the end of the 32 bit application.  What this means to the general public is that certain older applications may no longer work if you install the latest iOS on your iPhone.  Owners of iPhones and iPads who install the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system will find that some older apps will stop working. Android still allows for 32 and 64 bit applications to co-exist as well as Windows/Linux but Apple will start to force developers to upgrade their application. What does this mean to the general public ? Dropping support for 32-bit software lets Apple streamline its operating system and helps it run more quickly since it no longer needs…
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15Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Advanced iPhone X Design Holds Spotlight

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Software Events
Advanced iPhone X Design Holds Spotlight at Steve Jobs Theater Debut For the first time Apple on September 12th held the iPhone X Spotlight at Steve Jobs Theater. The iPhone X is a sensational-looking iPhone  but it comes at a huge cost, and you'll have to wait to get it.  Will Face ID become a way of unlocking the phone, but if your face truly does get 'learned' over time, it could work well. Screen is stunning New user interface is intuitive Portrait Lighting is effective Face ID was erratic in demos Cost is so, so high Let’s get the important bit out of the way first: the iPhone X is one of the most expensive flagship phones ever made. It’ll retail at $999 / £999 / AU$1,579 for the basic…
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08Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How to tell which iPad model you have

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes
How to tell which iPad model you have iPads aren't as easily distinguishable as iPhones are the following article will assist. How to find your iPad model number In addition to the marketing names that we all know so well, all iPads have a model number. Two of them, actually. The first one is on the device itself. If you flip over your iPad, you'll see a bunch of tiny writing below the word "iPad." That's where you'll find the model number. At the end of the top row, you'll find the world "Model," followed by an "A" and a four-digit string of numbers. The number string tells you what screen size and generation of iPad you have, as well as whether it's cellular-equipped. For example, the latest 10.5-inch iPad…
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05Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Coding Boot Camps should they go or be used ?

Software development Concepts, Software Events
Coding Boot Camps should they go or be used ? Within the past week, two well-known and well-established coding bootcamps have announced they’ll be closing their doors: Dev Bootcamp, owned by Kaplan Inc., and The Iron Yard, owned by the Apollo Education Group (parent company of the University of Phoenix).  Not the most strongest places to learn how to code but some industry observers have suggested that the market may be merging in the coming months. It appears that there are simply more coding bootcamps – almost 100 across the US and Canada – than there are students looking to learn to code.   Remember these courses are geared for a quick turnaround in studying and learning how to program.  I never mentioned that these were gifted academic schools since on average…
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03Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

New iPhone will be announced soon

Software Events, Software Releases
New iPhone will be announced soon   September 12th a very important date to mark on your calendar.  That’s when Apple will host its next media event, at the Steve Jobs Theater on its new Cupertino campus, where it’s expected to unveil three new iPhone models, the third-generation Apple Watch, and an upgraded Apple TV with support for 4K and HDR display technologies. With new iPhones just days away from being officially revealed, a Bloomberg journalist has reported what he saw in images of the expected new high-end model. The key change is said to be the removal of the Home button, which has been rumored before. However, Bloomberg goes into fine detail on accompanying gestural changes on the software side. Click here to read more about this. Even if you’re planning…
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