While our tests have found hardly any issues with the latest software update, the same cannot be said for other users with hundreds of posts on the official Apple forums. These users are wishing for the iOS 5.1.2 update to fix issue they have, and iOS 6 couldn’t be further from their mind. The focus for some people is if these issues should be expected with each update, and considering the amount of people owning iOS devices you’d expect problems from a certain amount of people.

It’s fair to say some of the problems being reported could be isolated cases that are related to specific installs, more weight is given to this after our tests with 3 different iPhone 4S models running the latest iOS. Intermittent problems we’ve heard about include crashing with Safari, App Store updates crashing certain apps, and the email client crashing. We first thought this is a small problem affecting a select number of users, especially considering our tests, but it’s clear there is some sort of pattern considering the amount of users reporting similar crashing and freezing. You can see for yourself via the Apple forums here.

Are you more concerned about an iOS 5.1.2 update releasing rather than iOS 6? The issues being reported are not tied to just the iPhone and we’ve heard about the iPad 3 also having intermittent problems as well since iOS 5.1.1, although a few users have managed to correct issues with a fresh install of the software. You can read more on iOS 6 in a recent article here.

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Some iOS owners are happy while thousands are not – we’ve heard plenty of people state before that problems are expected when millions of people own iDevices, but after looking at the official Apple discussion forums today it shows a very large number of people complaining about their iPad and iPhone software updates. This shows a real problem with the latest update that’s certainly causing hell for selected users, so we’d love to hear your issues in the comments, which some PR readers might be able to help you with.

Initial reaction to the iOS 5.1.1 update – Earlier this week we reported on the new iOS software that patched a number of bugs, although we quickly pointed out this update gave little in the way of new features. Most of the problems we’ve seen reported claim application crashes and freezing, which included apps like Twitter, Kayak, and more. It’s worth noting the majority of cases we saw installed the iOS 5.1.1 update over the air, although we cannot confirm if this is related in these situations.

Other issues are numerous but related to the latest iOS update – reports of sliding to spotlight search and the keyboard not disappearing when sliding back, Wi-Fi setting bugs, and a large number of people are reporting battery life decreasing faster after iOS 5.1.1 installed on iPhone 4/4S. The battery drainage saw some people experience a drop of around 10% an hour, and we hope this is not a step back to previous problems, which we’ve had ourselves in the past although we will be performing our own iOS 5.1.1 battery life tests through this weekend.

How did your iOS 5.1.1 update go, and if you have problems then leave a comment below and remember to state what iOS device you’re running? Is your battery dropping faster since iOS 5.1.1?

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Puzzle games love to kill spare time – one thing you can count on with harder puzzle apps is the fact that many will steal your spare time, and while some people breezed through 100 floors level 1 to 30, others need a walkthrough for this addicting iPhone game.

Those behind the 100 Floors app promise new floors over time, so you only need to check for updates if you’ve completed the game already and loved it. Those of our readers that need a little help can see the video below this article, which runs you through all the levels. We found the 100 Floors puzzle game simple and great fun, although level 18 caused us a few problems until we figured out you needed to press all the blue lights quickly until they turned off.

Have you had problems with any of 100 Floors levels? Level 9, 10, 28, and 6 were also tricky for us but very simple after we worked them out. It seems stupid really when you get stuck on some levels that are really simple in hindsight.

100 Floors is not the only new app that has caught the attention of iPod and iPhone owners, you might also want to try the Logos Quiz app via our earlier article here.

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The founder of Instagram, Kevin Systrom, was talking yesterday at the South by Southwest conference, and mentioned the iOS version has seen its users almost double since December last year. As it is being reported by the Huffington Post the application now has 27 million users that are registered to the service, which compares to Foursquare that has just shy of 20 million users, but has been going since March 2009. The iOS version of the app has recently been updated for users of the platform.

Currently the Instagram application is only available for iOS users, but Systrom said an Android version had been developed and private beta testing had already begun ahead of a release “very soon”. Kevin Systrom also went on to mention the Android application will be better than the iOS version in some ways, and the team had been looking to make it one of the best Android applications available.

One way the Instagram application is said to better is the speed of it, with Systrom stating it was “really fast”. The day the app first launched around 25 thousand people signed up for it according to Systrom, with Apple choosing Instagram as its app of the year in 2011.

The application has certainly proved successful since it hit the App Store back in the fall of 2010, and hopefully Android users will soon be able to find out what all the fuss is about once it is released for their platform.

Are you looking forward to get Instagram on your Android device?

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We’ve been traipsing through websites and forums to try and see if there’s a jailbreak for iOS 5.1, but to our knowledge this doesn’t exist yet, what we did spot was some Twitter activity from some well-known iOS hackers which confirms our suspicions.

A tweet from @digidude512 (an iOS hacker since iOS 2.21) was retweeted by a very well known iOS hacker who goes by the alias p0sixninja (Twitter feed here). We’ve embedded the tweet below and as you can see it’s safe to say that if these people warn against jailbreakers updating to iOS 5.1 it should not be done.

Jailbreakers: Don’t touch iOS 5.1 no jailbreak tethered or untethered is out.Unlockers: LEAVE IT THE HELL ALONE!

— usr:Leon Lionheart (@digidude512) March 7, 2012

If you check out this tweet you can see that someone is claiming that a jailbreak for the official version of iOS 5.1 is coming very soon. Apparently a team called the DyLibHackers have successfully jailbroken iOS 5.1 beta 3 and it’s just a matter of time until they finalize a jailbreak for the public release version of the software – we’re not sure how genuine this is at present, so we’ll have to keep you posted. Also the phrase “a matter of time” is very vague, a matter of time could mean, second, minutes, hours, days, weeks or more – we want specifics!

We tried to find out more about the DyLibHackers but there’s not a lot showing up, apparently they’ve also been working on bring BBM to iOS via an application called iBBM – but that’s about it.

As and when we hear more about a tethered or untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1 we will keep you posted, let us know if you hear anything.

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Apple has also stated about their success over the last year, which they do at every event, and this has included stats on the App Store and that it has more than 585,000 apps for you download right now. Cook explained that the their system is a “hugely profitable cycle” with some great apps being created, which then lead to more apps and increased downloads. Apple reported they sold a total of 315m iOS devices last year, which is a lot of people looking to download the iOS 5.1 update, so if you hit a few connections problems in iTunes it’s to be expected.

Some other great news is that iTunes in the cloud now supports movies, which means you can re-download any movie you’ve bought in 1080p. Do you think you will take Apple up on this free offer? You’ll be able to download iOS 5.1 in the UK/US today, although Japan will be waiting a couple of weeks longer.

If you’re connected to a WiFi network and syncing with iTunes wirelessly on iOS 5+, then your iPad or iPhone is ready and it should be pretty simple to download iOS 5.1 when it’s available. We just clicked the update button and v5.1 is not live in iTunes yet.

Update: The update is now live and also suggests it fixes bugs with battery life, so we’ll have to test v5.1 on an iPhone 4S and see if that is true.

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When we first tried iOS 5 and the new message system it seemed a step that was both obvious and extremely useful, which meant that you could text people without an iPhone and the messages would show in a green color but those with an iOS device showed in blue. If your friends or family had an iOS device then the messages with videos and photos could be sent via Wi-Fi, and this saves you money/text allowances because they’re free between Apple devices.

It’s hard to explain what a massive difference it makes to prioritize Wi-Fi for sending messages and using 3G as a secondary option, which not only gives faster delivery and instant display of the recipient typing but also benefits thousands of people that like to send text messages internationally.

The next step is Apple’s Messages beta – we wrote about a number of features for Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion a couple of days ago, and today we wanted to focus on the new Apple Messages beta. Some of our readers would rightly point out that other messaging services already have what Apple is building, although it’s how Apple are centralizing all messages under one service for many Apple products, which is likely to build more allegiance for the popular tech brand.

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion will change everything – We’ve heard about people trading Android phones in for iPhone’s just because they love the iPad, iPod touch or Mac OS X computers. Users want their gadgets to work better together and when it comes to messaging Apple are going to make iOS and OS X work in harmony, which means starting a conversation on one Apple device and then carrying on where you left off with another. Think about talking on your iMac via the future Messages app and then going mobile to carry on messaging.

Let’s take a closer look at Apple Messages beta – we’ve included some videos below this article to help you get a better understanding of the new Messages beta, although if you want to jump in and download the software right now head over to this page on Apple’s website. The first video below gives you a quick overview from the moment Messages is installed, which is great if you want to see how the setup guide works.

The second video takes a look at how Messages beta easily works with other iOS devices like the iPhone, and in this video they start typing on a Mac and then jump onto an iPhone to see the message already there ready to carry on with that device if the user wants to. In the third video we’ve included a just under 10-minute hands-on with Mountain Lion 10.8, although those of you that want to see the official preview should see the fourth video below.

Have you downloaded the Messages beta for Mac OS X, if so how did you find it? Let us know if you find any problems with the beta.

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The next major release for the Mac operating system is set to be released during the summer on the Mac App Store, while according to AppleInsider a preview of the software is available now for Mac developers. Apple is promising that the new software will bring with it more than 100 new features, with many coming from the iOS and iPad mobile operating system.

These new features with Mountain Lion include a replacement for iChat called Messages. Also there are Notes, Reminders, and Game Center for Mac. The new operating system will also have AirPlay Mirroring, Notification Center, Share Sheets, and Twitter integration.

It will also be the first OS X release that will feature iCloud for simple setup and integration with apps. The preview version also has the Gatekeeper feature that keeps users safe from malicious software as it gives control over the apps that are installed on a Mac.

Jim Dalrymple of The Loop has spent a week with a copy of Mountain Lion and said that all the new features will be enjoyed by both Mac and iOS users. He called the theme of Mountain Lion is “familiarity”. The new Messages feature can be got hold of now in its beta form, and allows users to chat to friends based on their Apple ID. It will also connect with other chat services such as Google Talk and Yahoo among others.

There is better integration with iCloud that now connects it with Bookmarks, Calendars, Contacts, Documents & Data, FaceTime, Game Center, Mail, Notes, Reminders, and the Mac App Store. Once an iCloud user ID and password is entered many features will automatically be set up on a new Mac.

The Notification Center from iOS will be accessed by clicking a circle button on the top right of the screen, and with a simple gesture of sliding two fingers from the right edge it can be moved to the right side of the screen.

Reminders and Notes allow users to create and keep track of to-do lists across all of their devices, while game center will allow for the Mac gaming experience to be personalized. Users will be able to find new games and challenge friends whether they on an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, or a Mac.

AirPlay Mirroring will let users stream a secure 720p video wirelessly to an HDTV from their Mac via Apple TV. The new Twitter integration will let users sign in once and then tweet straight from Photo Booth, Preview, Safari, third-party apps, and Quick Look.

Chinese users will also benefit from increased support from Mountain Lion, which will now have the option of Baidu search via Safari. There have been big improvements made to the Chinese input method as well as connectivity for Calendar, Contacts, and Mail via top email providers such as 126, 163, and QQ and Share Sheets connectivity with Toudou and Youku.

Developers now have a huge number of new APIs, which will provide access to enhanced features and core technologies found in OS X. Cross platform multiplayer games for iOS and Mac can now be developed thanks to the new Game Kit API. Pricing has yet to be revealed but it will only be available for purchase on the Mac App Store. Check the demo video below of Mountain Lion.

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A-Net Digital, LLC are based in Houston and have recently released a couple of new applications for owners of iOS devices. Horiyoshi is a legend in the world of tattoo’s with his artwork and tattoos being seen around the world. They have become recognized as the traditional Japanese style of tattoo called irezumi.

His worked has inspired many tattoo artists around the world including Ed Hardy of the US. The first application is Horiyoshi 3 1.0 for iOS devices. The application is a collection of his works that include a personal collection of photos and drawings, with some of them never seen before now. There are images from his studio and the famous tattoo museum in Yokohama.

Thumbnails are easily swiped through and a simple tap will open up full frame images, images can be found using keywords, favorite images can be bookmarked, and images can easily be shared via email or saved to the device. Horiyoshi 3 1.0 is available on the App Store for only $4.99/£2.99. iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad required with iOS 4.3 or later.

The next application we have for you is 100 Demons 1.0, which is a digital version of Horiyoshi’s famous 100 Demons art book. This contains stunning illustrations by Horiyoshi of ancient warriors and demons, and is often thought as one of his greatest creations. 100 Demons 1.0 is available on the App Store for only $9.99/£6.99. Requires iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch with iOS 4.3 or later.

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The game has been launched by EA for the US App Store, and will offer fans a first person shooter game and the chance to enjoy online multiplayer gaming for free. But as Cult of Mac is reporting it’s not the game everyone was hoping to see.

For starters there is only one map on offer with only five different weapons to pick from, with one of them needing unlocking. The game seems like it is a promotional release for Act of Valor instead of a complete game, and also only gives users a very short taste of online gaming.

There are not any attempts to try and get users to make loads of in-app purchases though, but will leave some Battlefield 3 fans disappointed. When news of the app first came to light last year many were expecting a nice campaign with plenty of multiplayer game modes, and be a direct sequel to Battlefield 2 for iOS.

The game does have some nice graphics and a good control system, but the rest of it leaves you feeling a little deflated. It will also often frustrate you as well as it can take ages to find a game, and even when you finally do you will either get kicked out before or just after you start playing.

But if you are lucky and manage to stay in the game you will soon become annoyed by the lag. Many of these problems are occurring because the game is new, and will probably get sorted in the coming days. There is a great level of potential with the game and the control system is great, which as many fans of this type of game know, is very important.

It also has to be remembered the game is free but users who have already downloaded the title have complained about the connection issue. Battlefield 3 Aftershock is available on the US App Store as a free download. iPad, iPhone 3GS or later, and iPod Touch 3G or later required.

Have you downloaded Battlefield 3 Aftershock yet? What do you think of it?

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