While iOS 7 does seem to have some bugs which is always to be expected with a new release firmware, it is still worth taking alook at. If you have been put off by the lack of stability from iOS 7 beta 1, then this demo will allow you to take a close up look at what this software will bring without having to commit to it.

The Recombu demo gives you a look at what it is like to you iOS 7 Beta. It may be far from a perfect representation but if you don't want to install anything on your iOS device this really is a great alternative. You get your transitions as well as a couple of other new features. If you happen to be using Firefox or Chrome, you can use your webcam to take pictures right from within the Camera app giving you a firsthand idea of what it would be like to take pics using iOS 7 beta.

Two of the main highlights of iOS 7 are the revamped Notification Center and the all new Control Centre which includes the eagerly awaited toggles that jailbreakers will recognize from SBSettings. It really is hard to make any serious judgements on iOS 7 based on this beta and we would advise everyone to consider the fact that there will be quite a few changes in store before the official release of this OS later this year.

If you want to check out the interactive demo in your browser, just go to recombu.com/mobile/interactive/ios7-demo/. Be sure to leave us your impressions in the comments below.

It looks like Logitech is already hard at work developing a game controller designed to make the most of iOS 7's new API for game controller, newly redesign of the Game centre and additonal gaming features. Kotaku has reportedly managed to get their hands on the first spy shot of this gaming controller.

Apple's iOS 7 is due to hit devices towards the end of the year and if this leaked photo is anything to go by, there will be Apple Stores full of game controllers too. Of course as with all rumors, there is a possibility that this could be fake but considering that the iPhone has long been hugely popular with gamers and the refocus on gaming in iOS 7, this could spell the beginning for a booming accessory market. What do you think?

The iPhone first launched in 2007 and right the way through to the 2011 release of the iPhone 4S, Apple has maintained the display size of 3.5 inches. Apple then released the iPhone 5 with a display up to 4 inches. This could mean that Apple are a little more open to change and with Tim Cook noting that Apple would potentially consider opening up the iOS API to allow developers to get into the guts of the mobile OS, the prospect of a 5.7 inch iPhone still seems a little ridiculous.

A 4.7 inch model would be a substantial bump from the iPhone 5 and seems a little bit more realistic. More and more consumers are opting for the Nokia Lumia, Galaxy and HTC to get a bigger screen size and this could mean that Apple's hand is being forced so that they can compete.

The report that we received also mentions a low cost iPhone which has been speculated for quite some time now. It states that this will come in an array of colors with perhaps 5 or 6 different options to choose from. The cost of these is set to start at $99. Getting back to the 5.7 inch iPhone, we wonder if this could ever be a reality. When you consider that this would be larger than the Galaxy Note II, we really don't think Apple will take things that far. It may happen one day but we don't think it is any time soon.

What do you think, do you think Apple will release a 5.7 inch iOS powered iPhone?

In order to downgrade from iOS 7 beta you need to download iOS 6.1.4 for iPhone 5 or iOS 6.1.3 for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 or iPod touch 5. Save the IPSW file to your desktop and make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your PC or Mac. Even though Apple says you can't downgrade from iOS 7 beta, you can downgrade to the last publicly released firmware for your device. You can't downgrade back to iOS 6.1.2 from iOS 7 on the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPod touch 5. If you have an iPhone 4 you can if you have your SHSH blobs and APTickets saved for 6.1.2 or below firmware.

So here's what you need to do to downgrade. First you need to connect your iPhone to your PC and launch iTunes. Select your device from the pane on the left. On the main scree of iTunes you should see two buttons; one says “check for updates” and the other says “restore iPhone”. You need to click on restore iPhone. When a new window opens, point it towards the IPSW file you downloaded for your iPhone and then click on Restore. Itunes will then verify the IPSW firmware file with Apple and your device will restore.

This process may take a little while so be patient. Once done, your device will have iOS 6.1.3 or 6.1.4 running.

If you receive a “Fix iTunes error 3194” message here is what you need to do: If you are running windows you need to go to Windows > System32> driver/etc. If you are on OS X simply head over to etc. A file named hosts will be present in this folder and you need to copy this to your desktop. Right click this file and open it in a text editor. Scroll all the way down and locate the line saying “74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com”. All you have to do is put an # sign before this. This will stop this command from being executed when the restore process is being completed. When you are finished just save the file and then copy it back into the etc folder.

It is clear that Apple have listened to the complaints and quibbles of iPhone users and they have created and OS that we think everyone will love. With iOS 7 folders have been expanded. Folders now have pages allowing hundreds of apps to be stored within any folder. The notification centre has also been given a makeover and can be accessed without having to unlock your phone.

One of the main reasons that people jailbreak is for SBSettings. Now, finally, Apple has brought this feature natively with Control Center which allows such elements as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode to be activated or shut down in a passive, functional manner by simply swiping up.

Multitasking has had a major overhaul and true multitasking will now work for all apps with iOS 7 and you won't have to forgo any precious battery life either. The new multitasking will also pick up on your habits and strive to update your most commonly used apps while easing back on those you don't. It will also adapt to your network conditions, meaning if you are stuck on a sub-standard Wi-Fi hotspot or out in the sticks, it won't stretch your limited connectivity by trying to update and will instead wait till you have a strong connection.

Siri is also being revamps along with a new voice, a new UI and faster search results. Siri is also now ditching Google for Bing. Google is still however the default search engine for Safari. Safari is also getting a much needed update and is now faster than ever before. It has a brand new UI which looks great and switching between multiple tabs is much nicer.

There are plenty more great features included with iOS 7 and we will cover these in more detail later. For now, if you have a developer account you can download the beta version of iOS 7 and see what you make of it. We will see iOS 7 officially launching in the Fall so why not check it out now.

The iPhone is one of the most expensive smartphones on the market and naturally the latest iPhone 5 is the dearest. Many people are holding off on purchasing the iPhone 5 because it is around eight months old at this stage but Apple thinks otherwise and with Brightstar on board to help with their exchange program, Apple will be looking to get as many iPhone 5s into people hands before the next generation model arrives later this year.

The shelf life of the iPhone seldom exceeds twelve months and with WWDC just around the corner, consumers know that getting an iPhone 5 at this point in time could see it trumped in a matter of just a few months. Apple is however hoping that with the trade-in program, people will decide to get their hands on a newer device.

As always, Apple hasn't officially stated that this is what they plan to do but with WWDC only a couple of days away, we won't have long to wait to find out anyway. What's your take on this, do you think that in-store trade ins will help increase the demand for a device that is edging close to its sell by date? Let us know in the comments.

Updates are made to the Gmail app on a monthly basis but this one is particularly noteworthy due to the new inbox features. Users have some great new notification options that allow them to tailor Gmail and what they want to get notified about. Users can now set Gmail to only alert them when important messages are received. All the settings are configurable from inside the app. The notifications can be set on a per account basis which is great.

The new inbox features everything Google covered in their initial announcement of the new inbox and once enabled, users will be able to bundle their emails together in easy to digest groups which should make busy inboxes a lot less tedious.

If you haven't updated your Gmail app yet then we recommend you do so now and see what all the fuss is about. We think its great but do let us know in the comments what you think of the changes and new features.

This year, video clips and breaking news of announcements will be rolled out much quicker. Even though we aren't expecting any significant new hardware besides some possible alterations to the Mac range, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about this year's event. Both iOS 7 and OS X 10.9 and going to be showcased. IOS 7 has been receiving quite a lot of coverage over the past couple of months and many people are eager to see the results.

Some have suggested that iOS 7 won't be as radical as we might like to think but considering all the rumors and concepts doing the rounds, it will be great to see exactly what is going to happen. OS X hasn't had a much coverage because of the hype surrounding iOS 7 but there should be some notable improvements seen here too.

In relation to the new WWDC 2013 app, the greatest feature has to be Passbook support which means passes for session labs. We will of course be keeping everyone up to date on what is going on so be sure to stay tuned.

According to Jim, we shouldn't hold out any hope of a significant new iOS device, but we could see some alterations to the Mac line. OS X 10.9 and iOS 7 will be the two main topics of discussion and although there has been a lot of discussion pertaining to a radical revamp of iOS 7, Dalyrmple doesn't seem to think the changes to iOS will be as drastic as some people are suggesting. Instead, he thinks a modernization similar to how OS X has been gently brought into the current era will be showcased.

OS X is gong to see an even stronger integration with iOS, closing ties to many of the mobile operating system's services and features. Last year's Mountain Lion was by far the biggest directive toward a more unified system which brought the likes of reminders, iMessage and Noticification Center to the Mac.

The talk of iOS 7 has detracted from the desktop OS and as such there has been very little coverage of what Apple has in store for OS X. The iPhone, iPad and iPod Toch firmware are most in need of enhancement though and while Dalrymple doesn't seem to think that the changes introduced at WWDC 2013 will be as groundbreaking as we have been reporting, we do hope that there will be enough to drown out the memories of the iOS 6 launch.

With less that two weeks left to go, the wait is nearly over and the rumors, reports and speculation will soon come to an end.

Since the release of the Evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 6 the jailbreak community and Cydia has gone from strenght to strenght and new tweaks, themes and apps are being added on an hourly basis. These are available for all those with a jailbroken iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and they help to make your devices so much better.

Some of the stuff is more useful than others and this new Volume Amplifier tweak is definitely one of the great functional tweaks. Although the speaker of the iPhone 5 or any iPhone for that matter is quite good, it's not great if you have a little party going on and although this tweak won't deliver the BoomSound of the HTC One, it will give you a noticeable difference once you install it.

If it sounds like a tweak you could use, it will cost you just $1.99 and it claims to boost your sound output by up to 200%. If abused this tweak can lead to distortion so you have to be responsible. It is also worth keeping in mind that if you use this all the time, you might distort your earpiece for good.

Volume Amplifier doesn't make any changes to the iOS system, it just alters the audio stream to give the impression of loudness which is similar to how Beats Audio manipulates certain elements of the audio to add a little gusto. We tested this tweak on our iPhone 5 and we can confirm that there was an obvious difference in sound. The tweak is not available at the BigBoss repo and in order to install it you need to have a jailbroken device.