How did Apple Computers develop and how it become popular

Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computers in 1976.Both these computer geniuses were considered outcasts in high school.As a kid Stephen Wozniak would become so engrossed in mathematical ponderings that his mother would have to shake him to bring him back to reality.By 1975,he was working at Hewlett Packard and helping his friend Steve Jobs design video games.

      The company's first computer,Apple I was a fairly simple machine.It was nevertheless,a masterpiece of design,using far fewer parts than anything in its class,and it quickly earned Wozniak a reputation as a master designer.Apple II was released in 1977,and became that computer that made home computers popular.The release of the Macintosh computer in 1984 was hailed as a watershed event in Apple's history.It was Macintosh that introduced desktop publishing,and it soon became the computer of choice for millions.  

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Apple's much hyped iPad mini 2 tablet is reportedly delayed until 2014

Apple's much hyped iPad mini 2 tablet is reportedly delayed until 2014.
If you're waiting for an iPad mini with a Retina display then you might have to be patient as the device is supposedly delayed. Without giving reasons, Digitimes reports that the next-gen iPad mini will not go into mass production until the fourth quarter of this year.
This means it's likely that the iPad mini 2 release date will be early in 2014, according to supply chain sources. See also: Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 to launch in September.
While the iPad mini 2 equipped with a Retina quality display (2048x1536 pixel resolution) won't tip up until next year, Apple might release an updated version this year anyway.
This updated model is expected to be thinner, lighter and adopt an almost bezel-free design thanks to a new chassis. There are no details but it will supposedly have improved specifications, but this is of little significance if the screen isn't included.
The source also gave some information on the iPad 5, saying it will come with thin-film touchscreen technology making it 20- to 30 percent lighter than the current model, the iPad 4. Like the iPad mini 2, it will use a slimmer bezel.
The iPad 5 will supposedly hit production in small amounts this month with around three million units to be made during August and September. A launch event and release date is tipped for October.

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Apple has announced the release of its latest iteration of iOS7 WWDC.

Apple just announced the latest release of their mobile operating system at
their WWDC in the form of iOS 7 which is expected to hit iPhone, iPad and
similar devices soon this year.

On the first day of its WWDC, Apple has announced the release of its latest iteration of iOS. The newest release i.e. iOS 7, has been designed with a whole new interface in mind and has been seen as the biggest change since it was first released. This not only means that there are a lot of changes and features for the consumer, it also means that there are a lot of goodies for the developers too. Of course, following this announcement, the iOS developers will have to redesign their application while keeping the newest changes in mind.

The most appealing aspect of iOS 7 is definitely touted to be the flat and simplistic design that the general UI elements are presented in. Some other noticeable features include a “Control Center” which could resemble the notification bar in Android, where you can toggle quick settings. There is an enhanced notification center, which shows you everything related to weather, calendar and app notifications. Multitasking is something else that has been given a huge uplift and has been made much smarter and better. Among others are features like a new radio service, Airdrop sharing. The App Store has also seen a few updates including features which shows nearby apps and automatic updation of all apps.

Since the guidelines for developers have already been released, it is understood that app developers are expected to start working on re-designing their apps for integration with the newest features. The transparent status bar and navigation bar are some of the main UI elements which will need to be considered while designing your app. Some of the main thematic elements which are constant throughout the new OS are Dynamic Type, Auto Layout and an outlook towards depth to indicate hierarchy of UI elements. This means a more polished layout which matches the overall theme of the operating system with translucent windows, edge-to-edge layout of every application and a little more simplistic design

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Apple 128GB iPad 4 goes on sale

Grab your 128GB iPad 4 from £639 starting today

Apple's new higher capacity 128GB iPad 4 has gone on sale in the UK.

The iPad with Retina Display, aka the iPad 4, is now available in a 128GB model starting at £639. The large capacity iPad was rumoured last week, announced by Apple the following day and on sale from today 5 February. See also: iPad 3 vs iPad 4 comparison review.

Along with Apple's announcement, Philip Schiller, senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing said, "With twice the storage capacity and an unparalleled selection of over 300,000 native iPad apps, enterprises, educators and artists have even more reasons to use iPad for all their business and personal needs."
Like the rest of the iPad range, the 128GB iPad is available in black and white colours. A Wi-Fi and Cellular version costs £739 meaning each cost £80 more than the 64GB models. At the time of writing all models of the 128GB iPad have an estimated dispatch time of 1-3 days.

In its latest earning report Apple said it has sold a total of 22.9 million iPads including the iPad mini during the quarter ending on 29 December. The figure exceeded forecasts and solidified the iPad as the most popular tablet on the market. Best cases and covers for the new iPad
The 128GB iPad came slightly out the blue but this is unlikely to be the case for the iPad mini 2 which is tipped to arrive this year with a Retina quality display.

A large number of non-Apple smartphones and tablets will be announced this month at Mobile World Congress (MWC) where we'll be  bringing you all the news and hands-on with the devices.

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