Hulu’s free streaming service is finally coming to mobile this summer

Hulu’s free streaming service is finally coming to mobile this summer

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Hulu is finally unleashing its video library to the mobile masses this summer and you won’t even need a Hulu Plus subscription to access it.

Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins announced today that starting this summer you’ll be able to stream Hulu’s shows to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device for free, as long as you’re cool sitting through some ads during your TV show binge-sessions.  Read more...

Hulu’s free streaming service is finally coming to mobile this summer

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Apple begins shipping sapphire from Arizona plant to China ahead of iPhone 6 launch

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Apple for the first time started shipping sapphire from its new plant in Arizona to its suppliers in China ahead of ramping up the operation with more furnaces capable of supplying larger quantities. The news comes from UBS Research’s Q1 preview on GT Advanced Technologies, the company that Apple has partnered with to open a sapphire plant producing the material expected to replace Corning’s Gorilla Glass on the next-generation iPhone display.  Read more...

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Lunecase harvests excess iPhone energy to light up LED notifications + MORE

This miniscule guitar is actually playable and uses the iPhone as an amp and speaker

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Lunecase harvests excess iPhone energy to light up LED notifications + MORE

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Alleged iPhone 6 dummy molds appear online, reflecting thin design seen in previous leaks

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New images from Nowwhereelse.fr show some sort of physical mockup of the alleged ‘iPhone 6′ design we have seen from many sources in the past few days.

The purpose of this mockup model is not clear. At first glance, it seems like some sort of dummy model, that could be used by case manufacturers to validate and refine case designs. This is what the site has to say on the matter, via Google Translate:

Published by a member of a well-known Chinese forum indiscretions cabbage lovers, the three photos that I propose to examine in this article are meant to introduce the physical model of one of the two future iPhone rumored ad with a lot of leaks for several months already. Prototype for reference molding to prop in mobile telephony.

The validity of these models are very sketchy. It is unclear whether this mockup was made because of the other leaks, or the other leaks were inspired by this dummy unit.

Lining up very closely with renders from a week ago, the images clearly show the curved edges and ultra-thin profile of this supposed iPhone 6 casing. Unfortunately, the person responsible for these images did not report measurements so exact details on thinness and size are not known. The previous renders suggested the upcoming device will be just 6mm in thickness.

Judging by eye, though, it seems to approximately resemble a 4.7 inch screen size. The sides are also substantially thinner and clearly depict the elongated pill-shaped volume buttons. Supposed images of these components surfaced on Monday.

Yesterday, an analyst speculated that Apple would favor device slimness over improvements to image stabilization. In these molds, a hole for the camera is filled with a protruding piece. However, it is unclear whether this is done purposefully, to reflect the fact that the final device will have an exposed camera component. The mystery of the absence of the dual-flash reappears here, too.

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What Apple’s future of mobile payments on the iPhone could look like + MORE

What Apple’s future of mobile payments on the iPhone could look like

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Apple is working on its own mobile payments solution, per multiple reports from places like The Wall Street Journal. Exactly how the company plans to implement such a service remains to be seen.

Tim Cook has made it clear that Touch ID was created with mobile payments in mind, which makes sense when you consider that it’s such a secure form of authentication.

A new concept called EasyPay takes the Apple approach to mobile payments on the iPhone, and it looks great.

Interface designer and app developer Ricardo Del Toro recently shared his ideas behind EasyPay on Dribble. Here’s part of what he had to say:  Read more...

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iPhone 6 could be just as thin as iPod touch, according to leaked case + MORE

iPhone 6 could be just as thin as iPod touch, according to leaked case

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FreedomPop now supports iPhone 4/5 on its free wireless plans, launches iOS app for free voice & text

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FreedomPop, the carrier offering free and cheap data plans on Sprint’s network, today announced it will start selling the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 on its free wireless plan offering 200 voice minutes, 500 text messages and 500 MBs of data per month. Previously the plan was only available to select Android devices after launching last year with an outdated HTC device. In addition the company is launching a new iOS app that offers free voice, text, and voicemail to iPhone customers on any carrier:

With the launch of its new iOS app, FreedomPop allows any iPhone user stuck in an existing contract to save hundreds of dollars per year by downgrading their voice plans and leveraging FreedomPop’s free voice and text service directly from their existing phone. Today, any iPhone, iPad or iPod user can download FreedomPop’s new communication app, which provides free calls, texts and voicemail. Customers also have the option to port their existing number to FreedomPop or select a new one. For the new iOS app, visit our page on the iTunes store.

Perhaps the most notable part of the announcement is that FreedomPop will be selling the iPhone 5 directly to customers for just $349 on one of its free no-contract plans. It won’t be selling the iPhone 4, but it will support the device for those that want to bring their own Sprint-compatible iPhone and supports routing your old number over to the service.  Read more...

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Review: Stride 2 jailbreak tweak brings a customizable gesture-based passcode to iOS 7 devices

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If you’ve been around the jailbreak community for a while, it’s possible that you’re familiar with the popular iOS 5/6 gesture-based lock screen tweak Stride. This tweak worked as a lock screen passcode alternative and allowed users to set a custom gesture to unlock an iOS device.

Created by the popular tweak developer Adam Bell, Stride is making a comeback and is fully compatible with iOS 7 devices. This exciting release provides a very similar experience, but has been given a very clean makeover. This results in a beautiful native-like iOS 7 gesture-based lock screen and I just can’t get enough of it.  Read more...

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Take control of your iPhone’s lock screen with this tweak

Take control of your iPhone’s lock screen with this tweak

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Jailbreaking your iPhone is of questionable wisdom these days, but this new tweak is pretty cool.

Called Convergance, it promises users a complete, all-in-one Lock screen replacement package for iOS. The package’s features extend across four main areas: widgets, theming, HTML, and APIs for developers.  Read more...

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Review: JBL Pulse portable Bluetooth speaker with LED light show

Review: JBL Pulse portable Bluetooth speaker with LED light show

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We’ve taken a look at a vast array of portable Bluetooth speakers and have found that most include similar features but sound quality and reliability can vary greatly. That’s why we eagerly awaited the arrival of our JBL Pulse, because it dares to be unique in a sea of familiarity. A dazzling display of LEDs encompasses the entire unit, bringing your music to life by dancing along with the beat. We put this new speaker to the test to see if this LED-studded speaker is just a novelty or if it has a lasting impact on the way we enjoy our music…

Overview

The Pulse is much smaller than I imagined it would be. After reviewing the press images and promo videos, I was expecting the speaker to be about the same length as a football, but it’s actually only about 6-inches long. Its diameter is just over 3-inches, which is just small enough that it fits in large cup-holders.

The speakers and LED lights wrap nearly 360-degrees around the unit except for a thin strip that is home to a micro-USB port for charging (cable/wall adapter included) and AUX port to hook up an audio source directly. The speakerless strip is conveniently flattened so the unit can balance on a flat surface. Both the end caps and the port strip are covered in a rubberized black matte finish that seems to hold up well to scratches and bumps.

The speaker is covered by a tight metal mesh that’s thin enough to let the LEDs shine through but also feels solid and protective. All of the buttons reside on one end of the unit, including the power, volume, Bluetooth sync, and LED controls.

Sound Quality/Light Show Impressions

The design and build quality of the speaker is top-notch. In no way does it feel fragile or cheap. I wouldn’t be comfortable bringing it along any extreme adventures, but I wouldn’t think twice about tailgating, camping, or picnicking with it. You definitely do not need to handle it with kid gloves.

As for overall sound quality I would say it’s good. It certainly packs enough “oomph” to fill a small to medium-sized room with great sounding music, but when I tested it outdoors, tailgating at a Jimmy Buffett concert, I found myself wishing it was louder. Although, when the party moved underneath a tent it was plenty loud enough to get everyone moving. No matter the listening environment, I never found the sound to be distorted in any way, but I did wish it had just a bit more punch for bass-heavy songs.  Read more...

Review: JBL Pulse portable Bluetooth speaker with LED light show

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Should Apple ditch the iPod?

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For the moment, the Apple doom-mongers have been silenced by another record quarter.

But there’s one area where things are down, and still dropping. It’s the iPod division, and it’s the closest thing Apple has to a dead man walking — with sales of the music player continuing to plummet as more people buy iPhones than ever, and listeners move away from music downloads, toward streaming services like Spotify, Pandora and iTunes Radio.

Should Apple ditch the iconic product line which first signaled Apple’s expansion beyond computers — or is there some way that business can be turned around?

Read on to find out where things currently stand.  Read more...

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A Few Things Every Iphone Owner Should Know

There is a lot of information available to help you use your iphone to its maximum capabilities. Keep reading and learn some terrific advice.

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This Week in Weird: 4 bizarre ripoffs of popular games + MORE

Saturday roundup: Mac Video Converter Ultimate and Essential Shock-Proof Case [Deals]

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The weekend is upon us, and Cult of Mac Deals has a few select offers that you’re going to want to check out while you can.

We’ve got special pricing on Mac Video Converter Ultimate, an app that allows you to easily convert movies and videos for any format or device. You can get it for 66% off – just $19.99. We’ve also got the Essential Shock-Proof Case, a case that will always keep your iPhone 5/5s protected, for only $15.99.  Read more...

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Becoming A Savvy Iphone User: A Guide

The iphone is popular device and there is no shortage of reasons why it remains so popular. The feature of the iphone and the apps to customize it perfectly for the multi-tasker. The following tips will help you how useful and powerful the iphone can be.  Read more...

Becoming A Savvy Iphone User: A Guide

Apple offers to replace faulty iPhone 5 on/off buttons for free + MORE

How Apple’s cafeteria inspired this Kickstarter smart food scale

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SITU — a smart food scale created by a former Apple employee — is close to reaching its Kickstarter goal, and there’s still time to get involved.

An attractive Bluetooth scale which talks to your iPad, SITU works by showing you the exact nutrition content of any food you place on it — letting you see the exact number of calories, sugar, salt, protein, vitamins and minerals of whatever it is that you’re about to eat.

With just six days left to go, and £32,124 ($54K) already raised of the £35,000 ($59K) target, creator Michael Grothaus spoke with Cult of Mac about the project, and his history with Apple.  Read more...

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Nike seeking to expand software partnership with Apple following shutdown of wearable tech division

Nike seeking to expand software partnership with Apple following shutdown of wearable tech division

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Nike’s Mark Parker reveals some advice given to him by Steve Jobs (2010)

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Nike was winding down its wearable technology efforts with the intention of focusing on fitness software, such as thhe Nike+ Running app seen above. Today Nike CEO Mark Parker told CNBC (clip below) that the company is looking to expand its partnerships with other companies, including Apple.

Parker stopped short of saying that the two were collaborating on a future fitness endeavour (such as the iWatch), but said that Nike is interested in working with many companies looking to integrate its NikeFuel software into their hardware. Parker said that his goal is to reach a total NikeFuel user base of 100 million, over three times the current number of 30 million.  Read more...

Nike seeking to expand software partnership with Apple following shutdown of wearable tech division

Ways To Use Your Iphone And Make Life Easy

Are you intimidated about buying an iphone but feel you may not have enough knowledge to properly use it? Are you unsure about whether you will be able to use it properly? This article will help you use your very first iphone!  Read more...

Ways To Use Your Iphone And Make Life Easy

iPhone 6 renders supposedly meant for accessory manufacturers leak, claim 6mm thinness + MORE

Samsung Calls Out iPhone Camera By Name In New Galaxy S5 Ad

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[embedded content]Samsung is throwing shade once again, naming names in its latest Galaxy S5 TV spot. The promo for the new Android flagship calls out the fact that its camera takes pictures at “twice the resolution” of the iPhone 5s, which is sort of true in a barebones, numbers-on-paper kind of way, but not necessarily reflective of the relative merits of the actual experience of using both devices as cameras.

Don’t get me wrong: I’m a fan of the Galaxy S5′s camera, which does indeed boast 16 megapixel resolution. But Apple’s iPhone still has the best mobile camera in the biz, hands down, at least in terms of daily use value. Nokia might have a camera worthy of a compact dedicated digicam in its Lumia 1020, and Samsung’s camera might have some neat tricks like background defocus, but Apple makes the best shooter and software for producing consistently great results with every shutter press, with a minimum of fuss, for pics that look great when shared on the web.

High resolution is terrific for prints – but I can count how often I make prints from my digital photos using no fingers on no hands. Like it or not, the best camera phone these days is the best Instagram phone, and that remains the iPhone, despite improvements in specs by recent challengers. Taking potshots at the competition is fine, but the iPhone’s camera isn’t a weak point to be exploited, especially when you’re having camera issues of your own.

An iPhone App Knows How You Feel By Checking Your Pulse

- gizmodo.com

The Morpholio Project"s latest development uses an iPhone"s camera and flash as an impromptu pulse monitor, measuring your visceral reaction to the things you"re seeing. It"s like a lie detector for your aesthetic taste, and Morpholio"s Toru Hasegawa let me play with it.

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The Morpholio Project is a collaboration of architects and academics focused on harnessing technology as a tool to unleash creativity. "Mobile technology has the closest relationship to the human body," Toru told me when we met at Gizmodo"s New York office. "We want to make creative software, and mobile will be the creative platform to boost that."

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Review: Otterbox Defender protective case for iPad Air

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I don’t generally like to hide away my iDevices inside cases, but there are some environments where this is at least strongly advisable – and the basket of a hot-air balloon is definitely one of those. In anything but still air, a landing tends to involve the basket being dragged across the ground – and much as you try to secure things, there’s always the risk of loose items taking a fall. Which can get expensive when one of those loose items is an iPad Air.

iPads are the perfect navigation device in a hot-air balloon as you need to simultaneously reference three different types of maps. An airspace map, showing the areas you can’t fly into without risking an A380 bearing down on you (followed shortly afterwards by the aviation licensing authority). A land map to show the ground detail you need for navigation and landing purposes. And finally, a map showing Sensitive Areas (SAs) where landowners request that you either don’t land or overfly above a specified altitude (generally 500 or 1000 feet) to avoid disturbing cattle, dogs and so on.

An iPad provides a moving map combining all three types of data in a single view. But with bumpy landings a fact of life, it would be a braver man than I to risk using a naked iPad. I thus decided to look around at the protective cases available, and having been impressed by the Otterbox Defender iPhone case, tried out the version for the iPad Air …  Read more...

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Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know

Many people from all different backgrounds think the iphone is the best thing ever.

You can take a picture through using your headphone cord as well. Press the button on the cord while keeping a steady hand. Using this technique will help ensure your iphone and clear.  Read more...

Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know

Facebook gets into fitness tracking with purchase of popular iPhone app Moves + MORE

eBay"s new mobile apps are all about you, borrow some Pinterest looks

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eBay"s mobile apps just got a little more personal. The company refreshed its offerings for the iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone 8 today, unveiling a new look for the apps that"s customized to your habits. The highlight of the update is a new...

Facebook gets into fitness tracking with purchase of popular iPhone app Moves

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Apple tops J.D. Power’s 2014 survey in smartphone satisfaction across all U.S. carriers + MORE

Francisco Tolmasky, the then 20-year old that developed Mobile Safari, talks about his ride with Steve Jobs launching the iPhone

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Tolmasky via Flickr

The New York Times profiles Francisco Tolmasky who was hired out of college early by Apple in 2006 to work on Mobile Safari in the run up to the launch of the iPhone. It is hard to imagine a more difficult first job than working with Steve Jobs on something so important.  Read more...

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How To Best Utilize And Enjoy Your Iphone

You surely do not need to be told how incredible your iphone is no ordinary phone. But do you really know all the tips and tricks to using your new iphone holds? The following are a few terrific ways to get better acquainted with your iphone.  Read more...

How To Best Utilize And Enjoy Your Iphone

Apple Working On New Environmental Sensors For Mobile Devices + MORE

Poll: If the rumors are true, will you buy the 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch iPhone 6?

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With it seeming increasingly likely that Apple plans to launch two versions of the iPhone 6, one with a 4.7-inch screen, the other with a larger 5.5-inch display, which one will you buy?

Last time we ran a poll, we didn’t know what sizes were on the cards, so simply asked you to choose from a range of sizes. At that point, most of you opted for something in the 4.6-5 inch range, with only 7 percent wanting something larger than five inches.

Now that the likely sizes seem more certain, and you’ve had a chance to look at a whole bunch of concept images, we thought it would be interesting to see whether you’re still of the same view, or whether or are now tempted by the idea of a 5.5-inch screen … 

Use the poll to tell us your plans, and as always, let us know your reasons in the comments.  Read more...

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9 Key Takeaways From Apple’s Surprising Earnings Call

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Apple turned what could have been a deathly boring financial ritual into an occasion for celebration Wednesday, posting record numbers and making headlines with some unexpected moves.

Here’s our take on everything you need to know from the latest quarterly earnings call.  Read more...

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Tips That All Iphone Users Must Know

The iphone is programmed wonderfully. It has app system and allows you to perform many tasks. There are many hidden things that can make using it easier than it is now. The article below contains tips to enhance the iphone.  Read more...

Tips That All Iphone Users Must Know

Apple’s Greater China Revenue Grew Sequentially In Q2 As iPhone Growth Impresses + MORE

Apple Profiles Apps Used To Create Its ‘Powerful’ New Ad

- techcrunch.com

Apple has a new ad out that you may have seen, featuring a track by The Pixies and a whole lot of iPhone users employing mobile software to cover the song. The ad harkens back to earlier Apple ads where people used a variety of software from the App Store to have fun with their devices, and as such represents a pretty strong return to form.I’ll forgive them the obligatory dusk-on-the-desert-young-people-shooting-off-bottle-rockets shot that seems to make its way into most ads aimed at Millennials or younger these days, because the rest of the spot presents people doing stuff with their iPhones that I actually wouldn’t mind emulating. Apple anticipated that, of course, and created a micro-site to go along with the ad that offers a look at and links to each of six apps featured prominently in the video (which Apple officially refers to as a ‘film,’ by the by).

The apps in question are Star Walk, Instant Heart Rate, Word Lens, AmpliTube, Luminair, and Pacific Rim. They cover a wide range of features and functions, including one that you may have thought was exclusive to Samsung’s Galaxy S5 (Instant Heart Rate). Apple’s promotional pushes almost always seem to come with microsites these days, but that’s smart – giving ads an endpoint for further engagement makes a lot of sense when you’re generating buzz and want to do more than just fritter that away.

‘Keep Calm And Breathe On’ And Try Not To Cough Too Much

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Latest iPhone 6 concepts incorporate the more persistent rumored features + MORE

The iPhone 6c Could Be Just As Beautiful As The iPhone 6. Here’s Proof. [Gallery]

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Some Great Benefits Of Having An Iphone

You may be clueless about what an iphone if you are among the many people who recently purchased one.Do not allow yourself to be intimated by this new gadget. Check out this article for tips and tricks on using your iphone.  Read more...

Some Great Benefits Of Having An Iphone

Apple airs new “Powerful” TV ad, promoting content creation on the iPhone 5s + MORE

NYOP Mac software bundle: Few bucks gets RapidWeaver, Tuneup, Snapheal Pro, Crossover, PDF Converter and much more

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SackSocial and 9to5Toys Specials are offering another Name Your Own Price Mac Bundle with 10 Mac apps regularly priced at $655. This bundle has some incredibly solid apps, and currently $1.10 will unlock all the apps. In addition, 10% of your purchase will go to a charity of your choice including Child’s Play, World Wildlife Foundation, or Creative Commons. Also, if you are on the leaderboard at any time, you are entered to win a MacBook Air. The price will go up as more people buy so it is best to get in early.

Some of the notable apps in the bundle are photo editing software Snapheal Pro (Reg. $40), simple website builder RapidWeaver 5 (Reg. $79), Windows software utility CrossOver 13 For Mac, iTunes organizer TuneUp and screen capture software Voila ($30). You can see a full list of the apps in the bundle below, as well as more Mac deals on 9to5Toys Specials and in our daily app deal round-ups.  Read more...

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Apple pushes OS X security update, Safari 7.0.3 + MORE

Apple Releases iOS 7.1.1 With Touch ID Improvements

- techcrunch.com

Apple has released a new update to iOS 7 today, a minor point update with bug fixes and improvements. One such improvement beefs up Touch ID performance, which should mean better recognition of fingerprints registered with your iPhone 5s device. Some users had cited a gradual worsening of the Touch ID sensor’s ability to recognize existing fingerprints, so hopefully this clears that up for those who were having trouble.Apple had previously been reported to have been preparing a software update to improve this so-called “fade” problem, according to AppleInsider, so it isn’t surprising to see it show up. There’s also a bug fix that should make the iOS keyboard more responsive, according to the software’s release notes, as well as a fix for an issue that affects the use of Bluetooth keyboards when the VoiceOver user accessibility feature is enabled.

To update your device, simply check out the Software Update submenu in Setting on your device or plug it into your computer and open iTunes.

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Keeping Up With Technology: Iphone Secrets And Advice

Most people would like to have an iphone and use it to their iphone. There are quite a lot of questions. Which carrier is the phone? Which apps are most in terms of usefulness and usability?Which model gives the most bang for your needs? This article will discuss these questions.  Read more...

Keeping Up With Technology: Iphone Secrets And Advice

Apple teases Samsung in new environmental print ad: ‘There are some things we want every company to copy’ + MORE

Taiwanese media claims 5.5inch iPhone 6 to be very thin, special battery components causing delays

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Via GforGames, the Commercial Times is reporting that the 5.5 inch iPhone 6 (the larger brother of the expected ~4.7 inch model) is currently facing delays due to yield issues with special battery components.

According to the report, Apple wants the 5.5 inch device to be incredibly thin requiring battery cells that are only 2mm in depth. Normal battery components are usually closer to 3mm.  Read more...

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Great Tips To Make The Most Of Your Iphone

You would have no doubt heard of the iphone. This simple device has changed the modern world.  Read more...

Great Tips To Make The Most Of Your Iphone

Mailbox goes 2.0 on iOS, gains Auto-swipe and cross-device Dropbox sync + MORE

Mailbox goes 2.0 on iOS, gains Auto-swipe and cross-device Dropbox sync

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Dropbox has released version 2.0 of Mailbox for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Mailbox is the popular email application that allows users to easily sort email for later access. In line with announcements from Dropbox’s recent press conference, the update adds a feature called Auto-swipe. This feature essentially automates common actions based on user’s past email email swipe and snooze tendencies. Mailbox is also leveraging Dropbox’s backend to synchronize the app’s settings across devices.

Filed under: AAPL Company For more news on AAPL Company continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Mailbox goes 2.0 on iOS, gains Auto-swipe and cross-device Dropbox sync" with our community.  Read more...

Mailbox goes 2.0 on iOS, gains Auto-swipe and cross-device Dropbox sync + MORE

‘Spell Checker’ Hopes To Keep You From Looking Stoopid + MORE

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung 28″ 4K monitor $600, free $5 audible credit, PNY 128GB USB3 flash drive $43, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Several Reasons Why Getting An Iphone Is In Your Best Interest

The iphone is a fantastic device with many different uses. It is used as an organizer, all wrapped in one. There are a lot of ways to make your iphone in order for it to fit your needs.  Read more...

Several Reasons Why Getting An Iphone Is In Your Best Interest

Discover All The Things Your Iphone Can Do

You don"t have to own an iphone to know they are proficient of the great things that iPhones can do for their owners with very little effort. If you already have an iphone or are contemplating purchasing one, read on for some great tips on using it and personalizing it.  Read more...

Discover All The Things Your Iphone Can Do

Review: Satechi’s 4, 7, & 10 port USB hubs compared

Review: Satechi’s 4, 7, & 10 port USB hubs compared

- 9to5mac.com

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to try out a number of Satechi’s USB hubs in my effort to combat my growing need to wire in more stuff to my Mac’s 4 USB ports. While wireless is often more convenient and downright necessary on laptops to have a good experience, I still enjoy the speed and reliability of a wired connection on my desktop setup. To have a completely ergonomic experience and avoid plugging and unplugging things, a USB hub of some sort is definitely needed. The challenge to buying the right hub for your needs is deciphering how each hub differs; it’s not just limited to the number of ports available…  Read more...

Review: Satechi’s 4, 7, & 10 port USB hubs compared

Tricks To Make Your Life Easier With The Iphone

You are probably already aware that your iphone is not like others. But have you figured out all the secrets your new iphone possesses? The article suggests some great tips and techniques for you to enjoy your iphone.  Read more...

Tricks To Make Your Life Easier With The Iphone

Secret Trade: How One Man Got An iPad Air Weeks Before Apple Announced It [CultCast]

Secret Trade: How One Man Got An iPad Air Weeks Before Apple Announced It [CultCast]

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Back in September, popular Youtuber Lewis Hilsenteger released a hands-on video of what he believed to be the outer shell of the iPad 5. The video exploded on the Internet, and six weeks later when Apple announced the iPad Air, it confirmed the parts were spot-on.

So how does someone get their paws on the parts of one of Apple’s most anticipated gadgets weeks before it’s announced? On this week’s CultCast, Hilsentenger is our guest — and he’s going to tell us exactly how he did it.  Read more...

Secret Trade: How One Man Got An iPad Air Weeks Before Apple Announced It [CultCast]

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 iOS Game Is Good Enough You’ll Stick Around [Review]

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 iOS Game Is Good Enough You’ll Stick Around [Review]

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Despite being Cult of Mac’s resident comic book fan, I’ll admit that I was apprehensive about Gameloft’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2.  Read more...

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 iOS Game Is Good Enough You’ll Stick Around [Review]

Helpful Iphone Advice For The Informed Consumer

Having an iphone helps you from having to carry around multiple devices into one piece. For the new user though, the phone can be quite tricky to use. Even experienced users have to keep learning as things are constantly changing. The following article will help you reap all the benefits from the iphone.  Read more...

Helpful Iphone Advice For The Informed Consumer

Check Out These Fantastic Tips To Help You Use The Iphone

You may be puzzled by the many features of an iphone can do if you are among the many people who recently purchased one. Don"t let your new device intimidate you. Check out the following article instead to learn how you can become the master of your iphone to its full potential.  Read more...

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FuelBand and other hardware discontinued, development team fired as Nike seeks to exit wearable tech market + MORE

This Week In Weird: 5 Games You Won’t Believe Exist

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FuelBand and other hardware discontinued, development team fired as Nike seeks to exit wearable tech market + MORE

Iphone Tips, Tricks, And Techniques For The Consumer

The iphone is so popular thanks to everything it offers. The iphone has many powerful features as well as many apps that you can do with the device allows users to do several tasks proficiently at once. The following article will help you get more out of your iphone.  Read more...

Iphone Tips, Tricks, And Techniques For The Consumer

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Iphone

You may be confused if you have a smartphone. There are quite a few phones that seem to do the same things. You may have trouble figuring out which device truly is better than the rest. There is only one phone that is better than the other ones: the iphone. You can see why it"s the best in this article.  Read more...

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Iphone

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Leaked iPad Air 2 Panel Shows Apple Switching To Integrated LCDs

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Apple Tries To Patent Android’s Gestural Unlocking System

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One of Apple’s most famous patents is slide-to-unlock, a method of waking up a touchscreen smartphone that has proven to be one of the most valuable in Apple’s arsenal. Now, Apple is trying to patent a similar system that would use gestures to unlock an iPhone. And if that sounds familiar, it should, because Android already does it.  Read more...

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Chase Mobile updated with new design for iOS 7, adds secure messaging and more + MORE

Chase Mobile updated with new design for iOS 7, adds secure messaging and more

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Chase updated its iPhone app today with a new design for iOS 7—nearly a year after the operating system was first shown to the public—and a few new features. The update also includes the ability to see and reply to secure messages from the bank, as well as the ability to view limits on your mobile desposits.

Other updates to the app include Spanish localization, improved accessibility features, and a revised frequently asked questions page about the app’s security.

You can grab the updated Chase app for free on the iOS App Store.

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Read This Article To Learn About The Iphone

Most people would like to have a great user experience with their iphone.There are a few things that you need to know in order to do this.Which carrier is the phone? What apps give you the most used apps? Which model gets the right one for the buck? This article will help to answer some of these questions along with many more you may have.  Read more...

Read This Article To Learn About The Iphone

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Slingbox 350 $99, WD USB 3.0 hard drives, Photoshop and Premiere Elements 12 $75, more

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed,Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Sling Media Slingbox 350, stream live HDTV to your iPhone/iPad $99 shipped (45% off)

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Wall Street predicts just two percent year-on-year growth in iPhone sales + MORE

Bloomberg: iOS 8 Will Have Shazam"s Song Identification Baked In

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Can"t name that tune? No worry: Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is partnering with Shazam to embed song identification software right into its forthcoming iOS 8.

The news agency reports that two of its sources believe Apple is "planning to unveil a song-discovery feature in an update of its iOS mobile software that will let users identify a song and its artist using an iPhone or iPad." Obviously Shazam has been doing that forever, but it seems that Apple is teaming up with the guys behind the app so that it"s "integrated into the mobile software in the same way that Twitter"s service is currently incorporated, meaning consumers don"t need to separately download it."

The report explains that it"ll integrate with Siri, too—so you"ll be able to ask "what song is playing" to find out what you"re listening to. Bloomberg believes that Apple will show off the addition to iOS at its annual developer conference that starts June 2 in San Francisco.

Elsewhere, the same sources suggest that Apple is planning to roll out iTunes Radio outside the U.S. later this year, and that Apple is mulling whether to release a subscription-music service, too. Indeed, it claims "Apple has built the service internally, yet has held off on releasing it to avoid slowing download sales."

Of course, these rumors might not bear fruit: they might have long been mulled and discarded, or simply struggle to ever make it to the wild. But if there is a grain of truth in them, it looks like iOS 8 could have music as a focus. Let"s wait see. [Bloomberg]

Wall Street predicts just two percent year-on-year growth in iPhone sales

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Fortune has its usual roundup of what the analysts are expecting Apple to report in iPhone sales next week, and the forecasts make worrying reading. The overall average is for quarterly sales of 38.2 million, which would represent year-on-year growth of just two percent.

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Wall Street predicts just two percent year-on-year growth in iPhone sales + MORE

Guide On How To Maximize Your Iphone

An iphone is a wonderful technological tool that offers so many uses. Not only is it a phone, but you can also use it as an organizer or for entertainment. There are a lot of ways you can personalize your iphone in order for it to fit your particular needs.  Read more...

Guide On How To Maximize Your Iphone

Bloomberg: Apple wants to plug Shazam directly into iOS + MORE

Bloomberg: Apple wants to plug Shazam directly into iOS

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It"s easy to track down iPhone apps that name catchy tunes, but it now looks like Apple wants to spare you from having to search in the first place. Bloomberg sources claim that a future version of iOS will incorporate Shazam"s song recognition in...

Apple and Shazam planning to team up for music identification feature built into iOS

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Apple and Shazam are teaming up to build a music identification feature natively into iOS, according to a Bloomberg report. The feature will allow users to find the name and artist of a song that’s playing, likely with the option to download the song from the iTunes Store or create an new iTunes Radio station.

Unlike some of Apple’s other music-releated features (such as Podcasts and iTunes U), the system will be built into the OS directly rather than require a separate download. So far there isn’t any confirmation of whether this feature will appear in iOS 8 or a later version, but with WWDC right around the corner, Apple will need to work quickly to secure the deal if the feature is to be announced with the next-gen software update.

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Samsung Email: Steve’s Dead, Let’s Attack iPhone + MORE

Fandango 6.0 for iPhone & iPad adds colorful new icon, Facebook & Google+ sign in, more

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Fandango 6.0 for iPhone and iPad is out now with a colorful new orange and blue icon replacing the previous white and red version. It also brings the Spotlight carousel to both iPad, a feature previously limited to the iPhone, which lets you swipe through poster-style cards of movies being promoted.

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Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know

You have no doubt heard of the iphone since it is so popular.This device has changed the way people use their phones.

You won"t need to worry about being lost once you have an iphone. The maps app lets you buy it and can let you see the location when you have service.This can help you get home or anywhere else you haven"t seen yet.  Read more...

Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know

Alleged iPhone 6 cases reflect rumored design changes, repositioned power button + MORE

Apple Leading By Example In Smartphone ‘Kill Switch’ Campaign

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Get The Most From Your New Iphone With These Helpful Tips

It is easy to integrate all your various social media links onto your iphone. Many people still haven"t figured out how to use this. This article will give you some great tips for getting the most out of your iphone and other features.  Read more...

Get The Most From Your New Iphone With These Helpful Tips

Google's Helpouts service now offers expertise on your iPhone + MORE

Google"s Helpouts service now offers expertise on your iPhone

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Need to brush up on your cooking skills, but only have your iPhone close at hand? Don"t panic: Google has quietly brought its Helpouts service to iOS. Much like the existing Android software, the iPhone-sized app (sorry, no iPad version) lets you...

Apple agrees to participate in “Smartphone Anti-Theft Voluntary Commitment” program

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Apple has agreed to back a new initiative along with a host of Android manufacturers and all of the major U.S. cellular carriers that would require all smartphones manufactured after July 2015 to come with specific anti-theft features. The program is the latest attempt to prevent theft of smartphones, which some have blamed for increasing crime rates.

To this end, Apple introduced a first-of-its-kind system in iOS 7 that blocks freshly-restored iPhones from being used until the original owner logs in with the Apple ID associated with the device. Today’s agreement between the carriers and handset manufacturers essentially states that all parties will ship this exact type of system on new phones.

Specifically, the required anti-theft measures are broken into four kinds:

-A remote-wipe feature (like the one included with the Find My iPhone service)

-A remote-lock feature (like the PIN code setting included with Find My iPhone)

-A restore-blocking feature that can prevent unauthorized attempts to wipe the phone and use it (like iOS 7′s Activation Lock)

-And the ability to restore the original owner’s data upon recovery of the device (such as from an iCloud or iTunes backup)

As you can see from the points above, Apple’s Find My iPhone and Activation Lock services are already in full compliance with the agreement. These security measures must be included with the phone at the time of purchase, or available for download from the App Store or a similar software market.

The following companies that have agreed to this program, as per the CTIA announcement earlier today:

Apple Inc.; Asurion; AT&T; Google Inc.; HTC America, Inc.; Huawei Device USA;Motorola Mobility LLC; Microsoft Corporation; Nokia, Inc.; Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.; Sprint Corporation; T-Mobile USA; U.S. Cellular; and Verizon Wireless.

The program is voluntary (for now), though legislators have previously tried to enforce such requirements by law.Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Activation Lock, Apple, AT&T, CTIA, HTC, Huawei, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Continue reading more about AAPL Company, Apple, and Samsung at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Apple agrees to participate in “Smartphone Anti-Theft Voluntary Commitment” program" with our community.

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Google debuts iPhone app for its Helpouts learning and tutorial service + MORE

The Galaxy S5"s fingerprint reader can be fooled by fake digits

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It looks like the iPhone 5s isn"t the only smartphone whose fingerprint reader can be fooled by fake digits. SR Labs has just posted a video (shown below) showing that Samsung"s just-launched Galaxy S5 is susceptible to the same trick: as long as you...

Get Your Bromance On With Jane Jensen’s Moebius: Empire Rising

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The start of an excellent friendship, obviously.

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Google debuts iPhone app for its Helpouts learning and tutorial service + MORE

Hit The Easy Button And Start Using Your Iphone

Having an iphone can save you to be creative and meld a lot of electronic devices into a single package. For someone new to using an iphone, it can be pretty overwhelming.Even those with experience using the iphone can benefit from the newest tricks and tips. The following article shows you some great tricks that will help you reap all the benefits from the iphone.  Read more...

Hit The Easy Button And Start Using Your Iphone

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Leaked Image Appears To Show iPhone 6 Front Panel [Rumor]

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A single image showing what appears to be a larger iPhone screen has shown up on Chinese microblogging website Weibo.

The photo — posted by user jiezhixc on Tuesday — depicts what looks like a current generation iPhone 5s being held up as comparison, showing how significantly larger the iPhone 6 could potentially be.  Read more...

Peres, An Electronic Nose That Sniffs Your Meat + MORE

This Ordinary-Looking Mirror Is Secretly A Mac Mini-Powered Selfie Machine + MORE

The Simple iPhone Accessory Every Game Boy Lover Needs

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Let’s face it, touchscreen controls just aren’t the same as old fashioned, plastic buttons. Free emulators on the iPhone make it easy to play classic games, but the D-pad doesn’t translate very well to a touchscreen.

If you’re feeling particularly nostalgic for the days of the Game Boy, an iPhone accessory called the G-pad hopes to give you the best of both worlds.  Read more...

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Solid Advice For Someone Who Looking To Get An Iphone

Having iPhones can be both a blessing and very convenient. The phone can be absolutely mind boggling.

Your iphone can help you get from one location to a new one. You can bookmark the phone"s map on your home screen to make it easy to access it easily any time.  Read more...

Solid Advice For Someone Who Looking To Get An Iphone

MonsterCrafter Pro Offers Creativity, Battle, And Questionable Pet Ownership [Review] + MORE

Readdle’s Calendar apps get new iPad UI, custom reminders on iPhone, & more

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Readdle, the developer behind popular Calendar apps for iPhone and iPad, today updated both its free Calendars by Readdle and the $2.99 Calendars 5 with a number of notable new features.

First up, both apps get an updated iPad UI that includes a number of tweaks for improved navigation and layout. For iPhone users, version 5.4 of the apps brings the ability to create custom reminders, while both iPhone and iPad users gain Smart Input support in new languages including Italian, French, and Spanish. Those new features are in addition to a handful of other improvements and fixes that you’ll notice throughout both apps.

Calendars by Readdle is available for free on the App Store, while the more feature filled Calendars 5 sells for $2.99.

Yesterday Readdle’s popular Print Pro for iPhone app went free for 24 hours and quickly became the #1 free app in 15 countries.

What’s New in Version 5.4

- updated iPad UI

- Smart Input now supports French, Italian, and Spanish.

- custom reminders on the iPhone

- lots of minor improvementsFiled under: Apps Tagged: App Store, Calendars, iPad, iPhone, Readdle, update, version 5.4 For more information about iPhone, Apps, and iPad continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Readdle’s Calendar apps get new iPad UI, custom reminders on iPhone, & more" with our community.  Read more...

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Hum, the Note-Taking, Audio-Recording App For Musicians + MORE

​Before the iPhone was announced, Android didn"t support touchscreen input

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Ahead of Apple revealing its first smartphone, Google"s plans for Android back in 2006 involved physical keys for control and no touchscreen input support. Revealed in court documents from the ensuing Apple-Samsung legal fray, the early specification...

Auki may be the best quick reply tweak for iOS 7 (Jailbreak)

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Auki is a new jailbreak tweak from Surenix and Benno available for iOS 7. This tweak brings a native style quick reply feature to the Messages app. Along with that, Auki provides several other features including a “Silent Mode” that can be applied to individual contacts, similar to Tweetbot’s mute feature.

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Hum, the Note-Taking, Audio-Recording App For Musicians + MORE

Simple Guide On How To Make The Most Out Of Your Iphone

You should be well aware that your iphone is not like others. But have you figured out all the bells and whistles buried deep in your iphone? The tips below article provides some excellent suggestions to help you get the most out of your iphone.  Read more...

Simple Guide On How To Make The Most Out Of Your Iphone

RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile Has Far More Lows Than Highs [Review] + MORE

Readdle’s Printer Pro for iPhone adds new languages, goes free for 24 hours (Reg. $4.99)

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile Has Far More Lows Than Highs [Review] + MORE

Get One Year Of Parallels Access For iPad [Deals] + MORE

Get One Year Of Parallels Access For iPad [Deals]

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Iphone Advice That You Should Know About

You don"t have to own an iphone to know they are proficient of the great things that iPhones can do for their owners with very little effort. If you already have an iphone or are contemplating purchasing one, read on for some great tips on using it and personalizing it.  Read more...

Iphone Advice That You Should Know About

Discovering What Makes Your Iphone Great: Advice For Users

An iphone happens to be a great device that offers many uses. Not only is it a phone, but you can also use it as an organizer or for entertainment. There are a lot of ways you can personalize your iphone in order for it to fit your needs.  Read more...

Discovering What Makes Your Iphone Great: Advice For Users

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iWatch cost could be subsidized by health insurers, analyst suggests

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(iWatch concept by Todd Hamilton)

Apple could be planning to subsidize the cost of its upcoming wearable product through health insurers, Cowan & Co. analyst Timothy Arcuri speculates.

“We continue to believe it is possible the product (iWatch) is backstopped by some sort of insurance subsidization model similar to the carrier subsidization model for iPhone.”  Read more...

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Advice That Will Get You Comfortable With You Iphone

It is not hard to connect your various social media sites on your iphone. Many people don"t know how to accomplish this for some reason.This article contains many useful tips on how to use social networks on your iphone.  Read more...

Advice That Will Get You Comfortable With You Iphone

‘SwipyCalc’ Has Extra Space For Especially Large Digits + MORE

Heartbleed Bug: How To Update All Your Passwords In Just 10 Minutes

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‘SwipyCalc’ Has Extra Space For Especially Large Digits + MORE

Ethical Decision Making iOS App Is Like A Conscience In Your Pocket + MORE

Age of Empires: World Domination Coming To iOS This Summer [Video]

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When last summer solstice we heard tell of the legend that Microsoft was planning to bring ye olde strategy franchise Age of Empires to iOS, we did rejoice greatly.

Today scouts from the Pacific Northwest (read: Redmond, WA) have traveled to bring tidings, and moving pictures, of the game known as Age of Empires: World Domination.  Read more...

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