Apple updates iBooks, iTunes U apps for iOS 7

Apple has finally redesigned its iTunes U and iBooks app and store to match iOS 7’s look. iTunes U took out the dark interior textures for a lighter design and iBooks good rid of wooden textures and bookshelves to feature a more minimal design.

Review: Apple iPad Air

Text and Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

The iPad Air steps up the tablet game and brings computing power and functionality to another level. The device that ushered in the post-PC era four years ago now seems well positioned to continue to put a dent in the PC market while continuing to dominate the tablet space. 

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The Apple Beat: Let's talk Tablets

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As we await the announcement of the fifth version of Apple's iPad and the next iPad mini, things continue to get interesting in the tablet space. Apple still dominates the larger 10-inch tablet space with Android and Windows 8 RT powered competitors still scrambling for the right mix of features, innovation and pricing to be truly competitive.

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Google Maps iOS update adds tips for newbies, in-line route previews

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Google upgrades its Maps app for Apple devices to add mini route previews with traffic overlays, a Tips and Tricks section for beginners, as well as full language support for Arabic and Hebrew.