Apple brings two-factor authentication to iCloud.com + MORE

Apple finally brings two-factor authentication to iCloud website (updated)

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It appears Apple has started rolling out support for two-factor authentication on its iCloud.com website. The feature initially rolled out to the Apple ID management website in the United States and then in several other countries soon after.

Under the new setup on iCloud.com, users can only access Find My iPhone without verifying their identities. Mail, Contacts, and other “apps” require you to enter a passcode that can be texted to any phone number or sent to the Find My iPhone app on properly configured devices.  Read more...

Apple brings two-factor authentication to iCloud.com + MORE

Iphone Secrets Apple Doesn"t Want You To Know!

You should be well aware that your iphone really is. But have you know all the bells and whistles buried deep in your iphone holds? Here are some great tips for you to really enjoy your iphone.  Read more...

Iphone Secrets Apple Doesn"t Want You To Know!

iOS 7.1.2 released with iBeacon improvements, small bug fixes + MORE

Apple’s annual Back to School promotion to start tomorrow

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Retro Apple Store Back to School display

As we reported two weeks ago, Apple’s annual Back to School promotion will begin tomorrow, according to sources. The program will be similar to last year’s offering, which provided $100 Mac App Store gift cards alongside Mac purchases and $50 cards with iPhone and iPad purchases. Apple will be re-decorating its stores overnight with a new education theme to go along with the new promotion. Earlier today, Apple unveiled upcoming iTunes U updates for the iPad, and the timing seems like anything but a coincidence.

Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, Back to School, Gift card, iPad, iPhone, iTunes, ITunes Store, Macintosh Check out 9to5Mac for more breaking coverage of AAPL Company, Apple, and iPhone.What do you think? Discuss "Apple’s annual Back to School promotion to start tomorrow" with our community.  Read more...

iOS 7.1.2 released with iBeacon improvements, small bug fixes + MORE

Sharp is dedicating an entire LCD plant to Apple + MORE

Apple’s newest pitch is that an iPhone will make you a better parent

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Sharp is dedicating an entire LCD plant to Apple + MORE

Would You Like Tips On How To Use The Iphone? Try These Ideas!

Are you considering an iphone because you think it could be complicated to use? Are you unsure about whether you can handle it? This article can help you enjoy your very first iphone!  Read more...

Would You Like Tips On How To Use The Iphone? Try These Ideas!

Pangu iOS 7.1.1 jailbreak tool comes to the Mac in English + MORE

Pangu iOS 7.1.1 jailbreak tool comes to the Mac in English

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Pangu iOS 7.1.1 jailbreak tool comes to the Mac in English + MORE

Steam Sale Finale, GOG Finale, and The Best Deals for June 29, 2014

Steam Sale Finale, GOG Finale, and The Best Deals for June 29, 2014

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Steam and GOG are wrapping up their respective Summer Sales with pages full of returning deals. Whatever you"ve missed, now"s the time. Let us know what you"ve bought or will be buying today in the comments.

Steam Summer Sale | GOG Summer Sale

Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones ($55) | Amazon | Today only. Normally $70+

Sony Gold Wireless Headset | $70

JLab JBuds FIT Sport Earbuds , Sweatproof and Water Resistant with In-Wire Customizable Earhooks ($13) | Amazon

Fantom 3 TB 7200 RPM USB 3.0/2.0 External Hard Drive with 3-Year Warranty ($148) | Amazon

pre-order Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney | $10 off

Kindle Editions of the Bestselling Frontlines Book Series ($2) | Amazon

Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 with Keyboard and Mouse ($18) | Amazon

Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens, Bag, 16GB Memory Card & Extra 75-300mm Lens ($350) | Best Buy  Read more...

Steam Sale Finale, GOG Finale, and The Best Deals for June 29, 2014

Enjoy Your Iphone Even More With These Great Tips

Many people with iPhones want to get the best deal out of it. There are quite a lot of questions. Which carrier is best for the phone? What apps will make your buck? Which model stands out from the most bang for the buck? This article will help to answer some of these questions along with many more you may have.  Read more...

Enjoy Your Iphone Even More With These Great Tips

This gold Putin edition iPhone 5s will set you back a cool $4,360

This gold Putin edition iPhone 5s will set you back a cool $4,360

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This gold Putin edition iPhone 5s will set you back a cool $4,360

Gadget Watch: Shooting, cycling, charging and … toweling? + MORE

Gadget Watch: Shooting, cycling, charging and … toweling?

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Gadget Watch: June 28, 2014

Gadget Watch: June 28, 2014

Cameras, chargers, cycle helmets and saddles. Yes, it’s another edition of Cult of Mac"s Gadget Watch, and again we’re heading outdoors to snap photos and enjoy the sun. Take a look at this week’s death-defying gear.  Read more...

Gadget Watch: Shooting, cycling, charging and … toweling? + MORE

Things You Should Know About Your Iphone

Most people own a smartphone, or it seems so; however, many aren"t aware of the great things they can do with such a phone.You aren"t alone if you don"t feel like you"re getting everything you should from your iphone. Read this article to find out more about the iphone.  Read more...

Things You Should Know About Your Iphone

With Aperture development ending, Adobe says ‘rich roadmap’ of Lightroom, Creative Cloud products ahead + MORE

With Aperture development ending, Adobe says ‘rich roadmap’ of Lightroom, Creative Cloud products ahead

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Following Apple’s announcement that it has ceased software development of the Aperture professional photo editing software for Mac and the development of iPhoto on iOS and OS X, Adobe has issued a statement. The digital software company is promoting its Lightroom and Creative Cloud photo editing and management products for the web, iOS, and OS X:

Today, Apple announced they will no longer be developing Aperture in light of their new photography app for OS X. If you are an Aperture or iPhoto customer looking for change, check out our new Creative Cloud Photography plan announced last week, or our standalone Lightroom app for your desktop as alternatives.

Adobe also says that it is “doubling down” on those products and that a “rich roadmap” is ahead for the coming weeks, months and years:  Read more...

With Aperture development ending, Adobe says ‘rich roadmap’ of Lightroom, Creative Cloud products ahead + MORE

Iphone Tips And Tricks You Would Never Have Thought Of On Your Own

Many people want to own an iphone and get the best possible deal. There are a few things that you need to know in order to do this.Which mobile carrier is the best?What apps are some of the best apps? Which model is the rest? This article will help to answer some of these questions along with many more you may have.  Read more...

Iphone Tips And Tricks You Would Never Have Thought Of On Your Own

Canadian Mounties crack down on stun guns disguised as iPhones + MORE

9to5Toys Lunch Break: up to 70% off Sony memory, OtterBox iPhone 5/5s case $15, Griffin USB chargers $5, 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 Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:  Read more...

Canadian Mounties crack down on stun guns disguised as iPhones + MORE

Walmart is to sell the 16GB iPhone 5c for $30 and the 16GB iPhone 5s for $100, both with a two-year + MORE

Opinion: Why the new $50 iPod pricing tiers probably won’t make it to Apple’s lucrative iPhones and iPads

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Earlier today Apple made a significant change to the iPod touch lineup. Aside from a few small hardware improvements to the lowest-end model, the company has—for the first time—started to close the price gap between storage tiers.

When the iPod touch first launched, there was a $70 gap between the 8 GB and 16 GB models. Jumping from 16 GB to 32 GB would cost an extra $100. However, with the launch of the second-generation iPod touch, the gap between the lowest two tiers increased to $100, and it’s stayed there ever since.

Until today, that is. Now, for the first time since the debut of the first iPhone in 2007, there is a mere $50 gap between all three capacities of an iOS device. Is this a sign that Apple is ready to give in and drop the ridiculous $100 pricing tiers on future big ticket premium devices when the actual Flash storage and controllers only cost Apple a few bucks? Or will we continue to see a $100 price gap between iPhones when the next-gen model is revealed this fall?  Read more...

Walmart is to sell the 16GB iPhone 5c for $30 and the 16GB iPhone 5s for $100, both with a two-year + MORE

Use Your Iphone The The Way It Was Meant To Be Used

An iphone is a wonderful technological tool that offers so many uses. It is everything from a personal entertainment device to a phone, or even as a means of personal entertainment. There are a lot of ways to make your iphone in order for it to fit your particular needs.  Read more...

Use Your Iphone The The Way It Was Meant To Be Used

Walmart set to permanently discount iPhone 5s to $99, 5c to $29 tomorrow + MORE

Walmart set to permanently discount iPhone 5s to $99, 5c to $29 tomorrow

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Engadget reports that Walmart is preparing to make significant cuts to its iPhone pricing tomorrow. According to a Walmart spokesman, the iPhone 5s will be available on a two-year contract for only $99, down from the previous price of $149. The iPhone 5c, on the other hand, will be only $29 on a contract, down $20 from the previous $49.

Both of these prices apply to the 16 GB models, but there isn’t any word on the prices for the 32 GB or 64 GB devices, though they will also see cuts. The new prices will reportedly only be available in-store, not online. It doesn’t look like any other Apple products will see similar changes, though the larger iPod touch models did just see a price drop earlier today.Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: iPhone, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5s, Price, Walmart Visit 9to5Mac to find more special coverage of AAPL Company, iPhone, and iPhone 5s.What do you think? Discuss "Walmart set to permanently discount iPhone 5s to $99, 5c to $29 tomorrow" with our community.  Read more...

Walmart set to permanently discount iPhone 5s to $99, 5c to $29 tomorrow + MORE

Why Is The Iphone The Most Popular Phone In The World?

You may be puzzled by the many features of an iphone can do if you have only recently purchased one. Don"t let your iphone scare you. Check out the following article instead to learn how you can become the master of your iphone to its full potential.  Read more...

Why Is The Iphone The Most Popular Phone In The World?

Apple could sell 80 million iPhone 6 units by the end of 2014 + MORE

Flat with a chance of transparency: Weather Channel for iPad gets iOS 7 makeover

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Apple could sell 80 million iPhone 6 units by the end of 2014 + MORE

Some Of The Many Benefits Offered By The Iphone

You might be somewhat overwhelmed if you have never had a regular old cell phone. There are quite a lot of phones that have very similar functions. It can be difficult to decide which phone is the other. There is only one phone better than the rest: the iphone. You can see why it"s the best in this article.  Read more...

Some Of The Many Benefits Offered By The Iphone

Samsung warns investors Q2 ‘doesn’t look too good’ + MORE

Costco makes up with Apple, starts selling iPhone and iPad online at discounts of up to $120

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It seems Costco has once again started selling specific Apple products several years after it dropped the company’s wares over Apple’s decision to not let the retailer carry the iPad. Not every model, carrier, capacity, or color are represented in Coscto’s stock, and all of the devices are only available online (except for the T-Mobile versions, which aren’t available online at all).

The 16 GB iPhone 5s on AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon will run you only $77.99 through Costco, saving you about $120. As noted above, the T-Mobile model is only available through “select Costco wireless kiosks.” All of the color and carrier combinations are available except for one: the gold iPhone on T-Mobile.

The iPhone offering is rounded out by a a blue AT&T iPhone 5c, also only available in 16 GB, for $99.99.

On the tablet side of things, the 16 GB iPad mini is available on Verizon at $419.99, and the iPad Air (again, only on Verizon) can be yours for $519.99. Like with the iPhone, the 16 GB T-Mobile versions of each iPad model can only be purchased at certain Costco wireless kiosks. Sprint and AT&T iPads are nowhere to be found at the moment.

It doesn’t appear that the company is offering any higher-capacity models of either device at this time, and the iPad color selection seems to be restricted. The only silver iPad for sale is the Verizon iPad Air, while the others are all limited to space grey, including the T-Mobile variant of the Air.Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: costco, discount, iPad, iPhone For more news on iOS Devices, iPhone, and iPad continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Costco makes up with Apple, starts selling iPhone and iPad online at discounts of up to $120" with our community.  Read more...

Samsung warns investors Q2 ‘doesn’t look too good’ + MORE

iPhone 6 could earn Apple $80 million by the end of the year + MORE

Manufacturing problems could make the iPhone 6 hard to find at launch

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iPhone 6 could earn Apple $80 million by the end of the year + MORE

Simple Tips For Getting More From Your Iphone

There is a lot of information available online that can help anyone new to the iphone. Keep reading to learn all the great tips for your iphone.  Read more...

Simple Tips For Getting More From Your Iphone

The Ins And Outs Of Apples Iphone.

You already aware that the iphone is an extraordinary phone.But are you aware of the bells and whistles buried deep in your new iphone functionality? Here are some great tips for you to really enjoy your iphone.  Read more...

The Ins And Outs Of Apples Iphone.

5.5-Inch iPhone 6 mockup compared to iPhone 5s and other Android phablets (Video) + MORE

New video compares iPad 6 mockup to iPad Air, showing slight design changes and Touch ID ring

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A new video published by TLDToday closely examines an iPad 6 dummy unit created around rumors and speculation. The video shows off some design changes and the notable addition of a Touch ID ring. At this point in time, there’s no official news on Apple’s plans to include Touch ID with the upcoming second-generation iPad Air, but it would definitely make sense.

In the video below, the iPad Air is compared to this rumored “iPad 6″ dummy showing very small changes between the two. At first glance, the dummy appears to be thinner than the current generation iPad Air, but as we’ve seen in the past these dummy units aren’t exactly 100 percent accurate…  Read more...

5.5-Inch iPhone 6 mockup compared to iPhone 5s and other Android phablets (Video) + MORE

Tricks That You Could Do To Maximize Your Iphone

You may be clueless about what an iphone if you have only recently purchased one. Don"t let all the options of technology care you into submission. Check out this article instead to learn how you can become the master of your iphone to its full potential.  Read more...

Tricks That You Could Do To Maximize Your Iphone

9to5Toys Last Call: Kensington Lightning dock $12, Kingston wireless card reader $25, Samsung EVO SSD from $70, more + MORE

Dropbox iOS app uses iPhone camera to make setting up desktop app easier

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Dropbox updated its iPhone and iPad app today bringing a list of new features to the mobile cloud app. Here are the changes Dropbox points out in the update:

• Reorder your Favorites list with a simple touch and hold

• Set up Dropbox on your computer using your camera

• Dropbox now remembers recent locations when importing files

• Accessibility improvements

• Support for additional languages: Danish, Dutch, Swedish, and Thai

• Lots of bug fixes and usability improvements

That second feature seemed somewhat vague from the description but interesting so we decided to test it out.

Using the latest version of Dropbox, users can now set up the Dropbox desktop app on a new computer by scanning a QR code in the web browser with the iPhone camera. Below you can see part of the process…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Kensington Lightning dock $12, Kingston wireless card reader $25, Samsung EVO SSD from $70, more + MORE

Road Warriors Share Their iPhone Toolkits + MORE

Road Warriors Share Their iPhone Toolkits

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Road Warriors Share Their iPhone Toolkits + MORE

Use Your Iphone Like A Pro With These Handy Tips

Many people think that the iphone is the best thing invented in ages.

If you want to browse the web with ease on the iPhone, try a larger keyboard. You don"t need to buy one, though. You can have use of a bigger keyboard by simply rotating your iPhone and going to the address bar in Safari and tapping it. Now your keyboard is larger and you will be able to type more efficiently.  Read more...

Use Your Iphone Like A Pro With These Handy Tips

This Beautiful Watch Is Actually a Fitness Tracker + MORE

This Beautiful Watch Is Actually a Fitness Tracker

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If you"ve been waiting for a smartwatch that looks beautiful in a more traditional sense, your wait might be over. The new Withings Activité is a fitness tracker that can really hold its own in terms of style.

The Swiss-made timepiece from the makers of the Withings Pulse can"t show you text messages on your wrist, but it can track the steps you take, the calories you burn, your sleeping patterns, and the distance you"ve traveled. It comes in both black and white, with a stainless steel case, a nigh-unbreakable sapphire glass face that acts as a simple touchscreen to toggle between settings, and real leather bands you can swap out for plastic ones if you"re feeling particularly active.  Read more...

This Beautiful Watch Is Actually a Fitness Tracker + MORE

Apple’s next iPads will come with more durable Touch ID sensors + MORE

Crush your enemies like Churchill in Civilization Revolution 2

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Apple’s next iPads will come with more durable Touch ID sensors + MORE

Making Technology Work For You: A Guide To The Iphone

You may be wondering which smartphone you have a regular old cell phone. There are quite a few phones and commercials touting their features. It is hard to find which smartphone is right for you. There is only one phone better than all the rest: the iphone. This article explains why it is the only choice.  Read more...

Making Technology Work For You: A Guide To The Iphone

This simple app is the best way to hide your iOS Camera Roll porn from your mom + MORE

6 ideas we wish Apple would revisit

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This simple app is the best way to hide your iOS Camera Roll porn from your mom + MORE

Foxconn reportedly hiring 100,000 new workers to assist with iPhone 6 production

Foxconn reportedly hiring 100,000 new workers to assist with iPhone 6 production

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iPhone manufacturing partner Foxconn is in the process of hiring 100,000 new workers in order to ramp up iPhone 6 production, according to a new report from Taiwanese Economic Daily. Another iPhone manufacturer, Pegatron, is also said to be ramping up hiring in anticipation of the new smartphone.

Hiring frenzies like this are not uncommon as new iPhone models prepare to enter production, but in the case of Foxconn the figure represents a new record number of jobs.

According to the report, Foxconn is reportedly responsible for producing 70% of iPhone 6 orders. The report claims that the device will enter mass production in July. Leaked dummies have already given us an idea of what the phone will look like, including the LCD for the rumored 5.5-inch model.  Read more...

Foxconn reportedly hiring 100,000 new workers to assist with iPhone 6 production

Iphone: It Is Not As Complicated As It Looks

Are you intrigued by the iphone but feel you may not understand how to do so? Are you unsure that you can handle it? This article can help you fully master your very first iphone!  Read more...

Iphone: It Is Not As Complicated As It Looks

The National Weather Service Will Convert Airplanes To Weather Balloons

The National Weather Service Will Convert Airplanes To Weather Balloons

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Here"s how weather forecasts in the United States work: The National Weather Service attaches devices that measure pressure, temperature and humidity to weather balloons that are launched, twice a day, from 69 locations in the US. This is the way it has been since, well, the 1930s.

Now, the Weather Service is finally getting better data by using sensors already present in hundreds of aircraft as they fly across the country. To get this data, it has entered into a partnership with Southwest Airlines. This, according to Bloomberg, should create a more accurate forecast.

Not only will this benefit hundreds of other industries, better weather predictions could improve flight delays, which currently cost airlines about $8 million a year.

These sensors are less common than you would imagine. Less than 1% of commercial aircraft in the US have them, reports Quartz. But seriously, if Apple can put a goddamn barometer in the next iPhone, how hard can it be to put these sensors in airplanes? [Bloomberg, Quartz]

 

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The Iphone And How It Can Make A Difference To You

The iphone is a device that is packed with lots of features. It includes an easy-to-use app system and allows you to perform many tasks. There are many hidden things to do to optimize the iphone even further than it is now. The following article below contains tips and tricks for optimizing your iphone.  Read more...

The Iphone And How It Can Make A Difference To You

First impressions of Amazon’s Fire Phone plus iMac gets cheaper (and slower) on The CultCast

First impressions of Amazon’s Fire Phone plus iMac gets cheaper (and slower) on The CultCast

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There’s a fire in the Amazon! I’m so sorry. Bad jokes aside, on this week’s CultCast we’ll tell you what we love and don’t about Amazon’s much-buzzed debut mobile phone. Plus: the iMac just got a lot cheaper… and slower; another Weibo leak reportedly shows a huge 5.5-inch iPhone 6; the cool additions to iOS 8 and Yosemite’s 2nd betas; this summer’s hottest mens’ bathing suit attire; plus, you asked, we answer—it’s an all-new CultCast Q&A!

Our thanks to TextExpander for supporting this episode! TextExpander for Mac saves you time and effort by expanding short abbreviations into frequently-used text, pictures, code blocks, and more, and it’s an application we use every single day. Try it out for free at Smilesoftware.com/cultcast.  Read more...

First impressions of Amazon’s Fire Phone plus iMac gets cheaper (and slower) on The CultCast

Skype announces plan to discontinue support for older versions of Mac client + MORE

Here are the first photos of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6′s purported display part

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Apple is gearing up to launch two larger iPhone sizes this fall: a 4.7-inch version and a 5.5-inch model. While the 4.7-inch version has been leaked extensively with a thinner body design, the 5.5-inch model only saw its first significant leak in the form of a dummy model last week. Today, Sonny Dickson has exclusively shared with us a pair of photos claimed to be showing the LCD display component for that larger iPhone with 5.5-inch screen. The photos show the display attached to a ruler that indicates a screen with a diagonal measurement of approximately 14cm:

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Skype announces plan to discontinue support for older versions of Mac client + MORE

Simplify Everything With These Iphone Tips And Tricks

It often seems like almost everyone has an iphone. The iphone has become a popular piece of technology today, but it can be tough to figure out. If you are an iphone owner, but have yet to master its functions, read on. The article below can quickly transform you develop into a skilled user.  Read more...

Simplify Everything With These Iphone Tips And Tricks

Why Apple switched from Yahoo to Weather Channel for Weather data in iOS 8 + MORE

Why Apple switched from Yahoo to Weather Channel for Weather data in iOS 8

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When Apple unveiled iOS 8 earlier this month, it didn’t take long for beta testers to notice it had replaced Yahoo with The Weather Channel as the source of data in the stock iOS Weather app. While recent reports suggested Yahoo was trying to get Apple to put even more of its services on the iPhone including search, we now have a bit more of the story behind why exactly Yahoo got the boot for weather in iOS 8. Re/code reports that the deal was made by Weather Channel CEO David Kenny who also happened to be a former Yahoo board member:

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Why Apple switched from Yahoo to Weather Channel for Weather data in iOS 8 + MORE

T-Mobile: 12k consumers (9 per min) signed-up for free iPhone 5s network trial in 24 hrs + MORE

iOS 8′s third-party keyboards work like a charm

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Custom keyboards are landing on iPhones and iPads this fall after Apple finally decided to give users more options than Jony Ive’s horrible shift key.

We’re still a few months away from finished keyboards being ready for the public, but this morning we got our first taste of using a custom keyboard on iOS 8 thanks to the guys at TouchPal. My fingers still need a lot of training before I’m able to sweep words together faster than an Android user, but the future of iOS keyboards promises to be swift, swipeable and super-simple.

Here’s what it’s like to install and use iOS 8 custom keyboards:  Read more...

T-Mobile: 12k consumers (9 per min) signed-up for free iPhone 5s network trial in 24 hrs + MORE

Some Great Tricks You Can Do On The Iphone

It seems like almost everyone has an iphone today. The iphone has become a staple and benchmark in technology these days; however, however mastering it can be daunting. If you don"t know how to use your iphone yet, then continue on to the article below. The following article will help you with advice that will make you an expert.  Read more...

Some Great Tricks You Can Do On The Iphone

Significant enhancements coming to AppleCare+, Apple IDs, iOS support + MORE

Significant enhancements coming to AppleCare+, Apple IDs, iOS support

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Apple’s vice president of AppleCare and technical support initiatives, Tara Bunch, held a Town Hall meeting for for AppleCare employees earlier this week, according to several employees in attendance who asked to remain anonymous. During the meeting, Bunch, along with a few other Apple executives, spoke about Apple’s progress in customer service and support over the past few years, improvements from 2013 to 2014, and future plans.

Throughout the meeting, Bunch noted that customer satisfaction numbers from AppleCare and Apple product users are at the top of the industry. Going into the 15th year of AppleCare, Bunch asked employees to celebrate and be proud of their accomplishments, but she also noted that Apple still has room to improve its support practices. Employees in attendance during the meeting have shared some details regarding Apple’s future plans for its support initiatives…  Read more...

Significant enhancements coming to AppleCare+, Apple IDs, iOS support + MORE

A Guide To Using Your Iphone Efficiently

Having an iphone can save you from having to carry around multiple devices into one. For someone new to using an iphone, the iphone can be complicated. Even experienced users have owned one for a while can gain valuable knowledge by studying the latest developments and tips. The article will help you understand your device better.  Read more...

A Guide To Using Your Iphone Efficiently

Police: iOS 7′s Activation Lock has helped reduce iPhone theft in some cities + MORE

Activation Lock responsible for massive drop in iPhone thefts

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Police: iOS 7′s Activation Lock has helped reduce iPhone theft in some cities + MORE

Netflix updates its Apple TV and iOS apps with design refresh + MORE

T-Mobile Test Drive lets you borrow an iPhone 5s for a week

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T-Mobile clearly wants you to become a customer -- the company"s "UnCarrier 5.0" move will get you an iPhone 5s to try out for a full seven days. At an event in Seattle today, the carrier introduced Test Drive, a service that will help customers...

‘Rare’ original iPhone lands on eBay for $15,000

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Netflix updates its Apple TV and iOS apps with design refresh + MORE

Photoshop Mix: Desktop-Lite Photo Editing Lands on the iPad + MORE

Renowned leaker posts picture of the massive 5.5-inch iPhone 6

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Photoshop Mix: Desktop-Lite Photo Editing Lands on the iPad + MORE

Get Path Finder and Fantastical with The Summer Blockbuster Mac Bundle [Deals] + MORE

Get Path Finder and Fantastical with The Summer Blockbuster Mac Bundle [Deals]

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Get Path Finder and Fantastical with The Summer Blockbuster Mac Bundle [Deals] + MORE

Apple seeds iOS 8 beta 2 to developers alongside new Apple TV OS beta + MORE

Facebook launches new Slingshot app to compete with Snapchat

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As we reported last night, Facebook’s new Slingshot app is now available for iPhone. The app briefly appeared on the App Store last week but was quickly removed. Slingshot is Facebook’s attempt at competing with the popular Snapchat messaging service.  Read more...

Apple seeds iOS 8 beta 2 to developers alongside new Apple TV OS beta + MORE

Photos: Purported physical mockups for new iPad Air show recessed volume rocker & Touch ID + MORE

Automatic 2.0 for iPhone brings new design & fuel gauge support to the smart driving assistant

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Automatic, the smart driving assistant that connects your car to your iPhone, is updating its accompanying iOS app today with a new design and new features. The new design, Automatic says, is meant to be “lighter, faster and more modern”. The gray header, for example, has been replaced with a white field displaying the current and past driving stats collected by the app.

In addition to the refreshed look and feel, Automatic 2.0 for iPhone brings new features to Automatic Link users. With the update, Automatic will offer fuel level information and warnings on supported cards. While this feature only works on supported cars, in many cases it goes beyond dashboard fuel gauges as Automatic can present an estimate of miles possible to be driven before running out of fuel based on previous driving behaviors.

Automatic will gain the ability to send a push notification to your iPhone if you would like to be notified of low fuel levels before your dashboard warns you. Automatic says this notification can be set based on a miles to empty amount or at markers like a quarter tank of fuel.

The company says only about half of cars using Automatic have diagnostic ports that support the fuel features, though, so check the make and model of your car on their website first to know if you should expect support.

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Photos: Purported physical mockups for new iPad Air show recessed volume rocker & Touch ID + MORE

Apple Store Camp is back for summer 2014 with iBooks Author, iPad content creation + MORE

Apple Store Camp is back for summer 2014 with iBooks Author, iPad content creation

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Apple has posted a new page on its retail website to announce that Apple Retail Store Camp is back for the summer of 2014. The annual event allows kids on summer vacation to work on projects within their local Apple retail stores. Interested campers can sign up on Apple’s website. This year, Apple says that kids will create movies in iMovie and books in iBooks Author.  Read more...

Apple Store Camp is back for summer 2014 with iBooks Author, iPad content creation + MORE

Domino’s Pizza launches voice ordering in mobile apps powered by Nuance + MORE

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Cult of Mac Magazine June 16 Edition, Free on iTunes

All Cult of Mac’s news to peruse on your iPad or iPhone. This week we’ve got a tune up to keep your Mac running in top shape, plus news of the Macs that will be in stores soon and a love letter to Apple’s first commercial hit, the Apple II.

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Domino’s Pizza launches voice ordering in mobile apps powered by Nuance + MORE

These 3 handy apps put a photo scanner in your pocket + MORE

WebMD update lets you stay on top of your fitness goals

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These 3 handy apps put a photo scanner in your pocket + MORE

New York Times profile of Tim Cook hints at iWatch plans + MORE

Deals of the Week: Scrivener 2, Doxie One, and The Full Stack Hacker Bundle [Deals]

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The week is coming to a close, and now’s a chance for Cult of Mac Deals to highlight some of the best deals we’ve had on the go this week.

Scrivener 2 is a complete writing studio used by New York Times best-selling authors…and for good reason. It’s a word processor and project management tool that stays with you from your first, unformed idea all the way through to the final draft. You can outline your ideas, take notes, and view research, all while you’re writing – and all in one place. And Cult of Mac Deals has Scrivener 2 priced at 55% off – just $20 – but not for much longer!  Read more...

New York Times profile of Tim Cook hints at iWatch plans + MORE

Ive says ‘I don’t think anything changed’ in new report on Cook’s leadership + MORE

Father’s Day giveaway: Win one of 13 prizes including OtterBox, LifeProof cases, Bluetooth speakers, more

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It’s Father’s day once again and to celebrate, we’re giving away a total of 13 products, including cases from OtterBox, LifeProof, and Griffin, as well as other prizes including some wireless Bluetooth speakers, a couple of iPhone speaker docks and more. Read on to learn how to enter…  Read more...

Ive says ‘I don’t think anything changed’ in new report on Cook’s leadership + MORE

Crystal Baller: futuristic Smart Covers and other wild Apple rumors + MORE

The Evils of Microbeads, Facebook Sharing Browsing Data, And More

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You"ve had a busy week, so why not just sit back, kick up your feet and take in our best posts of the week? Dive in!

How to Stop Facebook From Using Your Browsing History  Read more...

Crystal Baller: futuristic Smart Covers and other wild Apple rumors + MORE

Photos: Purported physical mockups of black and gold 5.5-inch iPhone 6s compared to 4.7-inch model + MORE

Photos: Purported physical mockups of black and gold 5.5-inch iPhone 6s compared to 4.7-inch model

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This fall, Apple is expected to unwrap two next-generation iPhones with larger displays: a 4.7-inch model and a 5.5-inch higher-end “phablet” variant. While the 4.7-inch model has had physical mockups floating around the web for the past few months, parts or shells for a 5.5-inch model have not been seen until now. Sonny Dickson has sent us photos of a 5.5-inch iPhone 6 physical “dummy” mockup in the Space Gray color (above and below), and he has posted photos of a white and gold model on Twitter:  Read more...

Photos: Purported physical mockups of black and gold 5.5-inch iPhone 6s compared to 4.7-inch model + MORE

Two-Factor Authentiction Is Ruining My Life and It's All My Fault + MORE

Reframe Roundup: This Week"s Best Photography Posts

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Did you guys know there is a Gizmodo subdomain where you can go for all things photographic? Yep! It"s called Reframe, and it"s where you"ll find additional coverage of gear, techniques, news, and all kinds of great stuff related to the crafts of photography and videography.

Sony"s A7s Could Be the New Champion of Low Light Cinematography

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Two-Factor Authentiction Is Ruining My Life and It"s All My Fault + MORE

Apple’s iPhablet might cost you an extra $100 + MORE

Best places to score deals on the iPhone, iPad or MacBook Air

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Apple’s iPhablet might cost you an extra $100 + MORE

Apple says some European iPhone USB adapters ‘may pose a safety risk’, announces free replacement program + MORE

Apple says some European iPhone USB adapters ‘may pose a safety risk’, announces free replacement program

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Apple has today announced a replacement program for some European iPhone USB adapters. The company says that it has identified that some USB adapters bundled with iPhones (as well as sold separately) may overheat and ‘pose a safety risk’. The adapter shipped with European models of the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s from October 2009 to September 2012.

Affected adapters feature the Model ‘A1300′ designation, found on the bottom of the unit as pictured above. Apple will replace the power adapters for free, at its dedicated replacement portal website. A full country list is below.  Read more...

Apple says some European iPhone USB adapters ‘may pose a safety risk’, announces free replacement program + MORE

Tweetbot for iPhone can now post and view multiple images per Tweet + MORE

Tweetbot for iPhone can now post and view multiple images per Tweet

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Popular third-party Twitter client Tweetbot for iPhone was updated to version 3.4 with some nice new features and enhancements today. Most notably, the app can now post and view up to four photos per Tweet. This is in line with functionality that Twitter added to its official application a few months ago.

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Tweetbot for iPhone can now post and view multiple images per Tweet + MORE

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Seiki 50″ 4K UHDTV $590, Blek for iOS $1, Lumsing 11000mAh 5-port charger $20, more + MORE

iOS 8 builds in the technologies Apple needs for an iWatch

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iOS 8 adds several important enhancements to the iPhone and iPad, such as improved notifications, health-tracking, and a more advanced camera application, but the new operating system’s most significant feature may be the groundwork technologies for a future Apple wearable device that integrates deeply with the iPhone.

No matter if it is called the “iWatch,” “iBand,” “iPod,” or something else entirely, a wrist-worn Apple wearable device will likely be announced in October, and the software it will run will set the scope of its capabilities. Besides the new functionality for the iPhone and iPad, iOS 8 includes many new wireless protocols, applications, and features that open the door to several capabilities for a wearable device.

Let’s take a look at how each major iOS 8 feature plays directly into Apple’s ambitions for a wearable computer, below.  Read more...

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Seiki 50″ 4K UHDTV $590, Blek for iOS $1, Lumsing 11000mAh 5-port charger $20, more + MORE

iPad Split-Screen Multitasking Might Work Like This + MORE

Apple celebrates “stunning” new store opening in Tokyo

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iPad Split-Screen Multitasking Might Work Like This + MORE

Pocket Informant 4.0 released with iBeacon support, redesigned month view, and much more + MORE

Calvin Harris: Summer

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Not to be totally cliche, but I"ve been listening to Calvin Harris"s song, Summer, pretty much for all of this summer that isn"t even technically here yet. Hey, the track sounds like it should be listened to by a pool or on a rooftop or somewhere as long as the sun is shining and the air is north of 70 degrees.

Calvin Harris, in general, makes songs you just want to get down to. No cares! No worries! It"s actual summer. Kid summer, not adult summer. You have three months off, you don"t have to put that power suit on tomorrow morning, and it"s hot. And people are hot. Party. Just party. Swim in a pool. Shirk your responsibilities. Meet someone. Go to the beach. Dance your way down a street. Crack a fire hydrant. Sing along with your iPhone even though you"re wearing headphones and the street is crawling with people. Wear cheap sunglasses. Lose those cheap sunglasses. Sweat and like it. Wear a tank top. Go out on a Thursday. Drive with the windows down. It"s summer vacation. And yeah, that"s totally cliche. But that"s how this song makes me feel.

Pocket Informant 4.0 released with iBeacon support, redesigned month view, and much more

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The free Pocket Informer app for iPhone and iPad has been updated today with a host of new features, including improved location support, iBeacon compatibility, a revamped month view, and much more.

The new update allows users to accomplish new types location-based tasks, such as automatically activating specific calendar filters based on location. iBeacon support allows more precise location-based reminders and alerts. The app can also edit Apple’s native location-based Reminders.

Improvements to repeated calendar events have also been made, allowing users to create new types of recurring events, and a redesigned month view provides a more complete overview of the weeks ahead. A new travel mode allows users to enter future travel plans so that the app can automatically do time zone conversions based on where the user will be on the date of that event.

Pocket Informant is available for free on the App Store, but many features are locked behind in-app purchases ranging from $.99 to $14.99. The complete list of changes in this update can be found below.

What’s New in Version 4.0

Informant 4.0 is a MAJOR FREE UPGRADE. We’ve added exciting new features that you won’t find in ANY other calendaring app as well as ton of other additions and improvements across the board.

Here some highlights of what’s new:

◉ NEW! TravelAssist™ is completely unique approach to automating Time Zone handling while traveling. Simply tell Informant about your travel plans and after that, all new events scheduled between those dates will automatically default to the proper time zone. Likewise, while you are traveling, all new events scheduled outside your travel dates will default to your “home” time zone (instead of your “current” travel time zone).

◉ NEW! iBeacon Support. If you haven’t heard about iBeacons, check out Apple’s website to learn more. In short, iBeacons allow you to create location notifications at a much more precise location than GPS can give you. Here are a few things Informant can do with iBeacons:

◉ Informant can act as an iBeacon itself! This allows you to set Informant to remind you to do something next time you are near a specific friend, co-worker or family member.

◉ Pre-order hardware Informant iBeacons on our website today! You can place these small, convenient hardware beacons in your car, a room in your house, a conference room, your desk at work or anywhere else where you’d like to have Informant remind you to do something.

◉ LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

◉ Calendar Filters can now be automatically tied to a specific location (including a specific iBeacon)! Create a saved calendar filter for home and one for work. Then set Informant to automatically change between them based on you current location.

◉ Task locations notifications now have a radius that you can now conveniently adjust in the map view

◉ We now support editing Apple Location Reminders directly in Informant

◉ YOU’LL LOVE THE NEW MONTH VIEW

◉ Month View is now a vertically scrolling “Rolling Month View”

◉ Double-tap on a day to slide up a graphical day view

◉ Timed multi-day events now appear similar to “All Day” events in the Month View

◉ iPad now uses the “slide up” detail view instead of popovers when tapping on a day

◉ YOU’LL LOVE ALL THE OTHER VIEWS AS WELL

◉ We added support for iOS 7 Dynamic Text size and we added additional large text size options

◉ Details of events & tasks are now displayed in a convenient popover

◉ Informant now opens the contact card when you tap on a Birthday event

◉ Event conflict detection can be enabled/disabled per calendar

◉ GET HOLIDAY AND OTHER CALENDARS: We’ve partnered with SchedJoules to offer you a huge selection of calendars that you can purchase from their calendar store (integrated into Informant): everything from Name Days, Holidays, Phases of the Moon, Sports Calendars, and more.

◉ SEARCH MORE: Informant now searches the past 15 years and all future Apple Events in addition to all Pocket Informant native events.

◉ PRINT MORE: You can now print individual events, tasks, or any task list that is available in the Task View.

◉ SMART TITLE: Informant now offers to auto-complete Template names or Contacts as you type the title of a new event or task.

◉ NEW RECURRENCE OPTION: You can now create recurring events on the “5th of the month”. Finally.

◉ BACKUPS: Daily backups are now completely automatic!

◉ MUCH MUCH MORE: We have a more complete list of what’s new on our website.

By the way, did we mention this is a FREE upgrade to all of our amazing Informant Premium customers? If you haven’t purchased Informant Premium yet, it’s a great time to upgrade. And if you have – thank you so much for your support and don’t forget to tell your friends about your favorite calendaring app!!

As always, we recommend you back up your data before a major upgrade of any app (Informant will do this for you automatically). If you have any questions about what’s new, please contact our support team.Filed under: Apps Tagged: app, calendar, Pocket Informant, software, update For more information about Apps, update, and app continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Pocket Informant 4.0 released with iBeacon support, redesigned month view, and much more" with our community.

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Top iPhone photos show waning app addiction + MORE

9to5Toys Lunch Break: iPad Air $400, 2-pack 128GB USB3 flash drives $80, Weight Gurus smart scale $24, 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 Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:  Read more...

Top iPhone photos show waning app addiction + MORE

Synaptics reaches $475 million buyout deal with iPhone display chip manufacturer + MORE

Synaptics reaches $475 million buyout deal with iPhone display chip manufacturer

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Synaptics Inc. has reached a deal to buy iPhone display chip maker Renesas after talks on a potential deal between Renesas and Apple fell through, Reuters reports. Synaptics is a former Apple supplier, but now provides parts for competitor Samsung’s flagship smartphones.

Analysts predict that Synaptics will integrate its own touchscreen technology with the display chips created by Renesas to cut manufacturing costs and create an all-in-one solution that is currently unrivaled in the market.  Read more...

Synaptics reaches $475 million buyout deal with iPhone display chip manufacturer + MORE

Hands on: How iOS 8′s Health app will change your fitness game + MORE

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Spotify 3-for-1 promo, Nest Thermostat discounts, iTunes HD movie bundles $15, 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 Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Hands on: How iOS 8′s Health app will change your fitness game + MORE

Apple’s HomeKit partner Honeywell launches Lyric smart thermostat Nest competitor + MORE

Ringly introduces new iPhone-connected smart ring

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New startup Ringly seeks to help solve a problem that many busy women have: missing important phone calls, texts or notifications because they cannot hear their phone go off in their purse, or find the phone quickly enough to get to it. Personally, I’ve run into this problem several times.

Ringly’s solution looks like an ordinary fashionable ring, but is actually a high-tech smart ring that can notify users of incoming messages, notifications, phone calls, and more.  Read more...

Apple’s HomeKit partner Honeywell launches Lyric smart thermostat Nest competitor + MORE

Hidden iOS 8 assets confirm Apple working on Maps feature to find your parked car

Hidden iOS 8 assets confirm Apple working on Maps feature to find your parked car

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Hidden iOS 8 assets confirm Apple working on Maps feature to find your parked car

Skype's redesigned iPhone app is all about sharing things faster + MORE

iOS 8 code shows iPad split-screen, Maps transit in the works; Health interface changed late in development

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In the several months leading up to Apple’s 2014 Worldwide Developers Conference, we reported on several features on tap for iOS 8, the new iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system, and OS X Yosemite. Many of the features we reported on were announced last week: improved messaging, revamped notifications, various user-interface enhancements, indoor mapping, iCloud improvements for end-users and developers, Shazam in Siri, Voice Memos improvements, the redesigned Mac interface, multi-resolution mode for Xcode app testing, and of course, health-tracking integration. But some of the reporting did not become official last week. Namely, the Healthbook name, various improvements to Apple’s controversial mapping software, and a split-screen iPad multitasking mode.

Let’s go through each feature one-by-one.  Read more...

Skype"s redesigned iPhone app is all about sharing things faster + MORE

One of the Best Compact iOS Controllers Just Got Supersized + MORE

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One of the Best Compact iOS Controllers Just Got Supersized + MORE

New high-res shots of likely iPhone 6 ultra-thin metal frame surface + MORE

Check out iOS 8′s Time-lapse camera mode in action (Video)

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As shown in our recent top hidden features article, iOS 8 has a new built-in time-lapse camera mode. This feature will allow you to explore the world of time-lapse photography and capture stunning visuals. This is definitely a nifty little feature, but thanks to a new video posted by YouTuber iTwe4kz, we now have a good look at what this mode is capable of on an iPhone 5s.  Read more...

New high-res shots of likely iPhone 6 ultra-thin metal frame surface + MORE

OS X Yosemite, iOS 8, Woz the Tetris Whiz, and More + MORE

OS X Yosemite, iOS 8, Woz the Tetris Whiz, and More

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It started with WWDC, Apple"s annual conference where it announces all the year"s new software stuff. It ended with Detroit decay and Steve Wozniak telling us about his tenure as the World"s #1 Tetris Player. What a week it"s been! Here"s all the good stuff you might"ve missed.

OS X Yosemite First Impressions: Apple"s Biggest Desktop Move In Years

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Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week + MORE

An Astrophysicist Explains Our Flying Car Problem

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In a new essay at the New York Times, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester asks the retro-futurist"s most daunting question: Where"s my flying car?

Or, as Adam Frank"s piece is titled, "I Was Promised Flying Cars."  Read more...

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week + MORE

Apple looks to boost iPhone sales in stores with new pre-paid & month-to-month plans + MORE

iWatch will run iOS 8 and launch this October

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Apple looks to boost iPhone sales in stores with new pre-paid & month-to-month plans + MORE

Mexican carriers ordered to stop using the iPhone name in ads + MORE

Mexican carriers ordered to stop using the iPhone name in ads

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Mexican carriers ordered to stop using the iPhone name in ads + MORE

Beats and Apple are a match made in marketing heaven + MORE

After trademark dispute, Mexican carriers can no longer use ‘iPhone’ name in ads

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Earlier this year, Apple (sort of) won a trademark lawsuit to Mexican telecommunications company iFone over the use of the phonetically-identical “iPhone” brand. The iFone trademark was originally filed in 2003, and in 2009 the company filed a suit against Apple. In March 2013 the case ended with the decision that Apple had in fact not infringed on the mark.

The logic behind the ruling was based on the difference in the two companies’ markets. While iFone sells telecommunications services, Apple sells smartphones (but not actual telecommunications service). Because of this, Apple would be allowed to continue using the name.

We say Apple only “sort of” won the case here, becuase unfortunately, the Cupertino company’s Mexican carrier partners were caught in the legal crossfire, as demonstrated by a ruling today that placed the burden of the infringement squarely on them [translation].  Read more...

Beats and Apple are a match made in marketing heaven + MORE

GoPro iOS app finally gets completely redesigned for iOS 7 + MORE

$20 Off the Only 128GB MicroSD Card, Sonicare, $5 Amazon Credit

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SanDisk"s 128GB MicroSD card is still the largest you"ll find from a reliable manufacturer, and you can grab one $20 off today. Needless to say, your GoPro or Android phone won"t be pressed for space for a very long time. [SanDisk 128GB MicroSD Card, $100]  Read more...

GoPro iOS app finally gets completely redesigned for iOS 7 + MORE

Apple’s latest iPhone 5s ad is all about fitness + MORE

Apple’s latest iPhone 5s ad is all about fitness

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Apple’s latest iPhone 5s ad is all about fitness + MORE

Apple moving TV advertising in house, reducing reliance on ChiatDay + MORE

Apple distances itself from Google even more in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite

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Apple moving TV advertising in house, reducing reliance on ChiatDay + MORE