Sunday, August 31, 2014

Time to brush up on your iPhone history before Apple’s Sept 9th event + MORE






iOS 7 How-to: Manage your iCloud storage space from an iOS device


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Apple gives all iCloud users 5 GB of iCloud storage. For most users, this is more than plenty of space, but for some, it isn’t nearly enough. This space is used for iOS device backups, iWork and other documents, and email if you are using a @mac.com, @me.com or @icloud.com address.

In this article, we’ll give you some tips for managing your iCloud storage so you can get the most of the space you have available.

Time to brush up on your iPhone history before Apple’s Sept 9th event + MORE

Apple has reached an agreement with American Express to work on iPhone payments system + MORE






Apple has reached an agreement with American Express to work on iPhone payments system


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We reported in May that Apple was expected to launch an iPhone payments system with the iPhone 6 and iOS 8.

Apple wants to replace yet another daily tool with your iPhone: your wallet. Executives from the Cupertino-based technology company have begun discussions with directors from retail store chains about a mobile payments service, according to a source with direct knowledge of the talks. Previous reports indicated that Apple is exploring new payments services through discussions with executives from existing payments companies. These latest mobile payments-related discussions, which have occurred with retail store brands such as those that sell luxury clothing and premium goods, have taken place over the past couple of months, according to the source. The source declined to be named and requested that the identities of the companies talking to Apple not be published.

Subsequent reports echoed that same Information including naming Visa as a partner.  Re/code today reports that Apple has signed up a major American financial institution to work on its iPhone wallet program.

Apple has reached an agreement with American Express to work together on its new iPhone payments system, according to sources familiar with the talks. American Express is one of several partners Apple will need to sign up before it can launch its new payments plan, which sources say it plans to announce at its September 9 product event.

Apple’s new payments system is expected to let iPhone 6 owners use their phone in place of a credit card or cash to pay for goods in brick-and-mortar stores. Customers will present their phones at the checkout counter of partnering retailers to transmit payment information to complete a purchase. It’s not clear which retailers have signed on to accept such payments.

Apple has reached an agreement with American Express to work on iPhone payments system + MORE

Great Guide On The Things You Must Know About Your Iphone

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Great Guide On The Things You Must Know About Your Iphone

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Apple patents a new kind of Lightning Cable and an iPhone superdock + MORE






Apple patents a new kind of Lightning Cable and an iPhone superdock


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This Apple dock has a hidden secret.


Apple patents a new kind of Lightning Cable and an iPhone superdock + MORE

Positive Aspects Of Having And Using An Iphone


You have no doubt heard of the iphone since it is so popular.This phone has single-handedly revolutionized personal communications in the modern world.


Positive Aspects Of Having And Using An Iphone

Destroy Labor Day weekend with Godzilla and this week’s top iTunes picks + MORE






Gadget Watch: Cameras, cameras and even more frikkin’ cameras


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Gadget Watch: Aug. 29, 2014


Destroy Labor Day weekend with Godzilla and this week’s top iTunes picks + MORE

Friday, August 29, 2014

Iphone Tips Every Savvy Consumer Should Know


You already aware that your iphone is an extraordinary phone. But have you figured out all the secrets your new iphone functionality? The tips and get better acquainted with your iphone.


Iphone Tips Every Savvy Consumer Should Know

Apple will appeal court decision to deny sales ban on Samsung devices + MORE






Support for 3x image assets found in latest iOS 8 beta ahead of larger display iPhone 6


- 9to5mac.com



Developer James Thompson has found an interesting behavior in the latest iOS 8 beta, giving even more weight to the reports that indicate the iPhone 6 will feature a new resolution, featuring a new ‘pixel-tripling’ scaling factor of 3. In May, 9to5Mac first broke news of Apple testing a new screen resolution for an upcoming iPhone, which used a 3x screen scale for content.

Interesting… UIImage on iOS 8b5 will load a @3x image in preference to an @2x one, even on a @2x device. Not so on iOS 7. Bug, but also hmm…— James Thomson (@jamesthomson) August 29, 2014

The behavior is inconsistent, as iOS 8 beta 5 does not always load these 3x assets. However, it reliably chooses the 3x image on 2x devices using the ‘initWithContentsOfFile’ method. After seeing Thompson’s discovery, 9to5Mac has independently confirmed that this is indeed the case.

Apple will appeal court decision to deny sales ban on Samsung devices + MORE

“Thinner, brighter, lighter” – Samsung attack ads on Apple continue with anti-iPad NYers + MORE






Crystal Baller: iPhone 6 gets a sidekick, and 6 other juicy Apple rumors


- cultofmac.com


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The iPhone 6 invites are out, but which rumors are true…


“Thinner, brighter, lighter” – Samsung attack ads on Apple continue with anti-iPad NYers + MORE

Everything Iphone: Tips, Tricks, Techniques And Advice


Many people have iPhones these days, but few really know the secrets to mastering it. You aren"t the only one who is unsure about all the iphone has to offer. Read the following article to find out more about new ways to use your iphone.


Everything Iphone: Tips, Tricks, Techniques And Advice

Apple won’t launch 5.5-inch iPhone 6 at Sept. 9th event + MORE






Apple reportedly working with Dutch company NXP to include NFC in iPhone 6, possibly iWatch


- 9to5mac.com



Apple is reportedly planning to include NFC in the iPhone 6 for secure wireless payments using chips sourced from a Dutch company called XNP, the Financial Times reported today. It’s not the first time this rumor has cropped up before an iPhone launch, but other recent reports seem to indicate that this year it might just be happening.

In fact, earlier this year Apple was said to have reached a deal with China UnionPay, the nation’s only domestic mobile payment processor, to include NFC support at countless retailers in the next iPhone. What’s perhaps even more interesting is that the technology may not be limited solely to the handset itself…

Apple won’t launch 5.5-inch iPhone 6 at Sept. 9th event + MORE

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Seeking Iphone Advice To Help You Understand How To Use It?

You may be puzzled by the many features of an iphone can do if you are among the many people who recently purchased one.Do not allow yourself to get overwhelmed by your new device! Check out this article for tips and tricks on using your iphone.


Seeking Iphone Advice To Help You Understand How To Use It?

Sprint rolling out free international WiFi calling, iPhone support yet to be announced + MORE






Apple Confirms Special Event On September 9, Likely For iPhones


- techcrunch.com


iphones online 1409265217 351228188 Apple has sent out invites to a special event it’s holding on September 9, where we will almost certainly get our first official look at the next iPhone. The invites follow a previous report from Re/code pegging Tuesday, September 9 as the date, and the event’s timing is consistent with the launch of the iPhone dating back to to the iPhone 4S, when Apple began releasing new versions of its smartphone in the fall instead of in the early summer.The event will almost definitely see the introduction of one, if not two new iPhone models. Scuttlebutt is that we’ll see at least a 4.7-inch iOS-powered smartphone and maybe one larger 5.5 inch model introduced by Apple at the event. Though only one might launch a few weeks after, with the larger version shipping later. Apple has been reportedly gearing up to provide sapphire-based displays in at least some of these devices, which could offer benefits in terms of durability and resistance to scratches and shattering.

This event is a bit atypical for Apple in that it’s being held neither on Apple’s Cupertino campus nor the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Instead, it’s being held at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino. Our guess is that this has something to do with capacity — Apple’s auditorium is very small and if Apple sees this as a high profile release — there are rumors of a wearable, too — then it could want more bodies in the seats.

Sprint rolling out free international WiFi calling, iPhone support yet to be announced + MORE

Report: Apple Might Finally Embrace NFC With iPhone 6 + MORE






Woz thinks wearables like the iWatch could be ‘a hard sell’


- cultofmac.com


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Gadget-loving Steve Wozniak sounds like he won’t be queuing for the iWatch on its day of release.

Report: Apple Might Finally Embrace NFC With iPhone 6 + MORE

What Is So Special About The Apple Iphone?

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Many want to have an iphone and get the best deal out of it. There are quite a lot of questions. Which mobile carrier is the phone? Which apps are the most in terms of usefulness and usability? Which model is the right one for your needs? This article will help to answer some of these questions along with many more you may have.


What Is So Special About The Apple Iphone?

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

How to make impressive time-lapse videos with Hyperlapse + MORE






Smile’s custom TextExpander keyboard for iOS 8 will save you time typing


- cultofmac.com


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How to make impressive time-lapse videos with Hyperlapse + MORE

How To Get The Most Of Your Iphone

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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.


How To Get The Most Of Your Iphone

Apple’s iPad business at-a-glance as CEO Tim Cook plots breaking out of “speedbump” slump + MORE






These are the best messaging apps on iOS


- cultofmac.com


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It’s an iOS messaging shootout! Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac

Apple’s iPad business at-a-glance as CEO Tim Cook plots breaking out of “speedbump” slump + MORE

Iphone Tips You Can Easily Use

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You might be somewhat overwhelmed if you have a regular old cell phone. There are many different phones that seem to do the same things. You may have trouble figuring out which smartphone is the best. The iphone is better than any other models available. You will see why in this article.


Iphone Tips You Can Easily Use

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Is this iPhone case company worth $2.5B? Goldman Sachs thinks so. + MORE






Full-Screen In-App Ads And Pre-Roll Videos Are Coming To iOS


- gizmodo.com


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Is this iPhone case company worth $2.5B? Goldman Sachs thinks so. + MORE

Second City's Leak of the "iPhone 6" Is Perfect + MORE






Verizon set to launch VoLTE just in time for iOS 8


- cultofmac.com


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Second City"s Leak of the "iPhone 6" Is Perfect + MORE

Getting You Started With Your New Iphone

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Having an iphone can get a person to be quite creative side out. For someone not familiar with the iphone though, the phone can be quite tricky to use. Even experienced users have to keep themselves up on all of the latest developments and tips.The article will help you understand your iphone.


Getting You Started With Your New Iphone

Everyone's making a sapphire phone, here's Huawei's






Everyone"s making a sapphire phone, here"s Huawei"s


- engadget.com


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Everyone"s making a sapphire phone, here"s Huawei"s

Monday, August 25, 2014

Google completes its iOS productivity suite with new Slides app + MORE






California governor signs bill requiring all smartphones to have remote killswitches by July 2015


- 9to5mac.com



As we’ve previously covered, the state of California has been in the process of passing a bill that would require all smartphones sold within the state to come with a remote killswitch option to deter thieves. The bill was passed by the state legislature earlier this year, and today it was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, as noted by CNET.

The law goes into effect in July 2015, and will require all smartphones sold within the state to include an option for remotely disabling a stolen device. Apple has already met the requirements of this law with its Activation Lock and Find My iPhone services, but now such features will be required by law on Android, Windows Phone, and other handsets.

Google completes its iOS productivity suite with new Slides app + MORE

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Swing Copters update makes Flappy Bird sequel slightly less impossible


- 9to5mac.com



If you’ve tried and thrown in the towel on Swing Copters, the follow up game from Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen, you may want to give besting your high score another try this morning.

An updated version of the game was released today, tweaking the gameplay and bringing it closer to the difficult-but-not-quite-as-impossible levels of its popular predecessor Flappy Bird.

In the latest version, you can no longer see the position of the first opening and hammers before you start, but the speed and velocity has slowed down enough to raise my high score from 1… to 2. You’ll probably score even better.

The creator of Swing Copters and Flappy Bird tweeted at the end of last week that the current high score of the game’s players was at 77 after debuting on Thursday last week; today’s tweaked gameplay will likely bring a much higher score.

Swing Copters 1.1 is available now for iPhone and iPad via the App Store.Filed under: Apps Tagged: Android, App Store, Dong Nguyen, Flappy Bird, Google Play, iOS, Score (game), Vietnam Visit 9to5Mac to find more special coverage of Apps, iOS, and App Store.What do you think? Discuss "Swing Copters update makes Flappy Bird sequel slightly less impossible" with our community.

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Grado headphones giveaway, LifeProof nüüd iPad mini case $25, TiVo Roamio OTA, more + MORE

Keeping Up With Technology: Iphone Secrets And Advice

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Dry rice can be used to dry an iPhone if it gets wet. No matter how much care you take, your phone may slip into water, or even get rained on. Rather than using a blow dryer, softly wipe the phone and submerge it in a plastic ziptop bag with plenty of rice. This should dry out the phone, usually after a few hours or by waiting until the following morning.


Keeping Up With Technology: Iphone Secrets And Advice

Sunday, August 24, 2014

App security flaw makes your iPhone call without asking + MORE






Latest close-up photos of space gray iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 5 [Gallery]


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We’ve seen hundreds of iPhone 6-related part leaks, rumors, and claims, and of course lots of comparison photos. Below, via Yaya888 and Gizmobic, we have the latest. These shots compare the iPhone 5 to the space gray 4.7-inch physical iPhone 6 model. The new phone is expected to be introduced on September 9th.

App security flaw makes your iPhone call without asking + MORE

Best deals of the week: iOS 8 & Swift Course, Limefuel, VPN, and more [Deals] + MORE






Tim Cook’s Three-Year Report Card At Apple: B


- cultofmac.com


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Tim Cook onstage at the 2014 WWDC. Photo: Roberto Baldwin/The Next Web

Best deals of the week: iOS 8 & Swift Course, Limefuel, VPN, and more [Deals] + MORE

Some Great Tricks You Can Do On The Iphone


Do you want new apps but don"t know how to find and download them?


Conserve the battery by reducing your iPhone"s brightness level. Simply use the settings on your phone to adjust how bright the screen on your iPhone shines. Lowering your phone"s brightness will help conserve battery life.


Some Great Tricks You Can Do On The Iphone

The Benefits Of Having And Using An Iphone

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You don"t have heard about all of the great things that iPhones can do. If you already have an iphone or are contemplating purchasing one, this article is written for you!


The Benefits Of Having And Using An Iphone

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Which of these iPhone 6 designs will Apple unveil on September 9th? + MORE






Secret’s about to get more secretive with upcoming app update


- cultofmac.com


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Secret, the iPhone app that is supposed to let users share secrets anonymously, is nowhere nearly as anonymous as it first appears. But an upcoming update to the app is looking to beef up the app’s anonymity, by banning real names, preventing users from uploading images on their Camera Roll, and the addition of a new polling feature.


Which of these iPhone 6 designs will Apple unveil on September 9th? + MORE

How my iPhone and Twitter bought me a car + MORE






iPhone 6 gets NFC, faster LTE, and Apple wins an Emmy on The CultCast


- cultofmac.com


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This week on the Cultiest of Casts: Steve Ballmer lands the perfect job; NFC and your iPhone make credit cards obsolete; iPhone 6 gets even faster data access; new photos give us our best look yet at a 4.7-inch iPhone 6; Apple wins their first Emmy; APPL stock hits an all-time high; and, behold, Podcasting turns 10! Oh, and it’s growing like crazy, too.

Snicker your way through each week’s best Apple stories! Stream or download new and past episodes of The CultCast now on your Mac or iDevice by subscribing on iTunes, or hit play below and let the chuckles begin.

Our thanks to Lynda.com for sponsoring this episode! Learn virtually any application at your own pace from expert-taught video tutorials at Lynda.com.

How my iPhone and Twitter bought me a car + MORE

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

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To save battery power, decrease your iPhone"s brightness. You can do this by changing the brightness in the settings area of your phone to a lower level. This will definitely help you save your battery usage, which is important during those times when you need a fully charged phone.


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

Apple offers battery replacements for some early iPhone 5 units






Apple offers battery replacements for some early iPhone 5 units


- engadget.com


cheap iphone 1408784560 1319591524 It"s hardly uncommon for smartphone batteries to lose some of their oomph over time, but Apple just might be able to help if your iPhone 5"s battery has been flakier than usual. The folks in Cupertino have figured out that some of the iPhone 5s sold...



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Friday, August 22, 2014

Apple finds some iPhone 5 units have battery problems, opens replacement program + MORE






Simple hack shows Secret posts aren’t as anonymous as they seem


- cultofmac.com


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The idea behind Secret is that you can share anything to your social circle with the comfort of total anonymity. Users’ identities are kept hidden, and that’s what’s supposed to make the app enjoyable or whatever.

As it turns out, it’s not that hard to see who someone actually is on Secret. The catch is that you need their email address.


Apple finds some iPhone 5 units have battery problems, opens replacement program + MORE

Tips And Tricks To Keep You Technologically Savvy


You don"t have heard about all of the great things that iPhones can do for their owners with very little effort. If you"re interested in purchasing an iphone, the piece below is a great resource for information about its true capabilities.


Tips And Tricks To Keep You Technologically Savvy

Samsung mocks iPhone’s lack of waterproofing w/ Galaxy S5 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video + MORE






China Telecom advertises intent to sell iPhone 6 supporting all networks with curious set of renders


- 9to5mac.com



If you thought things were messy with U.S. networks, Verizon and Sprint using CMDA and AT&T and T-Mobile using GSM, things are even worse in China – with WCDMA, CDMA2000, CDMA1X, GSM, TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE all in use by different carriers in different combinations.

The iPhone 6 may be about to make life a whole lot easier, though, with Sina (via ZDNet) reporting that the model sold by China Telecom at least will support all of the wireless networks in use in the country, based on a Weibo post by the carrier. Admittedly the image used in the Weibo above looks a little different than the general consensus we’ve seen before – they were created by Tomas Moyano and Nicolàs Aichino, and China Telecom likely downloaded them from Bēhance.

That aside, the message they are sending might be more interesting…

Samsung mocks iPhone’s lack of waterproofing w/ Galaxy S5 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video + MORE

Product Hunt is like Reddit for the hottest new apps and tech






Product Hunt is like Reddit for the hottest new apps and tech


- cultofmac.com


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Product Hunt is like Reddit for the hottest new apps and tech

Thursday, August 21, 2014

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

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You don"t have heard about all 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, this article is written for you!


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

You'll soon be able to start a Tesla Model S just with an iPhone + MORE






9to5Toys Last Call: Monoprice Lightning keychain $13, Samsung 1TB EVO SSD $380, Hitman GO for iOS $2, 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:

Last Call updates:

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Apple’s bid to recover $16m in legal fees from Samsung falls flat + MORE






Apple’s bid to recover $16m in legal fees from Samsung falls flat


- cultofmac.com


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Apple’s bid to recover $16 million in attorney fees from Samsung following the massive patent dispute between the two companies has been blocked by the U.S. District Court. Judge Lucy Koh has also returned a $2.6 million bond posted by Apple to block sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1.

Apple succeeded in recovering damages from Samsung after a jury decided that the South Korean company had copied the trademarked designs of the iPhone and iPad. Apple was initially awarded almost $1.05 billion, but that figure was later reevaluated and then reduced to just $290 million.

With the trial now over, Apple moved to recover attorney fees totaling $16 million from Samsung due to the time it took for the case to be resolved, but Judge Koh this week denied the motion. “Samsung raised several reasonable defenses to Apple’s trade dress dilution claims,” the ruling read.

In addition, Judge Koh released a $2.6 million bond posted in 2012 after both Apple and Samsung withdrew motions to enforce an injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

It seems the end of this particular battle between these two technology giants is finally in sight. The latest ruling comes just weeks after Apple and Samsung agreed to drop all ongoing patent litigation outside of the U.S., a move which will save both parties yet more millions in legal fees.

Apple’s bid to recover $16m in legal fees from Samsung falls flat + MORE

Pros And Cons Of Owning An Iphone


You might be somewhat overwhelmed if you have never had a regular old cell phone. There are quite a lot of phones for sale that have very similar functions. Deciding which one to buy can be a daunting task. There is only one phone that is better than the other ones: the iphone. You will see why it is superior in the following article.


Pros And Cons Of Owning An Iphone

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Walmart is now selling the iPhone 5C for less than a dollar + MORE






Swing Copters from Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen now rolling out on the App Store


- 9to5mac.com



In case you hadn’t heard, the creator of the infamous Flappy Bird is back and making another attempt at stealing your attention when you just need a quick iPhone gaming fix. The game is called Swing Copters and, quite frankly, it looks like a vertical remake of its predecessor—which spawned dozens of clones without the help of this spin-off. While we won’t know for a while whether or not this game will live up to the success of Flappy Bird, it’s now rolling out on the App Store in many locales.

In the past, Dong Nguyen partly credited the success of Flappy Bird to how incredibly difficult and addictive it was, and even gave that as the very reasoning for the game being pulled. Oddly, Swing Copters seems to follow suit with this concept, featuring a character with a helicopter for a hat who successfully or not manages to vertically navigate through gates and swinging hammers.

Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Think again. It took me a good at least ten retries before making it through the first gate—but maybe you can do better. After about five minutes, I think I’m just about done trying. Head on over to the App Store to grab the game for free.Filed under: Apps Tagged: app, Dong Nguyen, Flappy Bird, free, game, iPhone, IPod Touch, release, swing copters Continue reading more about iPhone, Apps, and IPod Touch at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Swing Copters from Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen now rolling out on the App Store" with our community.

Walmart is now selling the iPhone 5C for less than a dollar + MORE

Iphone Pointers, Tips And Tricks For Everyone


You have probably heard of the iphone. This amazing little device has single-handedly revolutionized personal communications in the way people use their phones.


Iphone Pointers, Tips And Tricks For Everyone

3D renderings compare Samsung’s iPhone-like Galaxy Alpha to the real deal + MORE






Stop Pretending There"s a Line Dividing Politics and Tech


- gizmodo.com


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"Silicon Valley is a place where seemingly impossible problems are solved every day," Ezra Klein writes in a new post for The Verge. "...while Washington is a place where solvable problems prove impossible to do anything about." Klein presents a huge chasm dividing the worlds of technology and politics. This idea is misguided at best, and dangerous at worst.

"The future looks good when I read The Verge," Klein writes, obviously having never read The Verge, a site that very competently covers our more dystopian futures as aggressively as the latest smartwatch. "The watches are smarter, the televisions are curvier, and the buckets of ice are icier. But honestly, the future looks less good from where I sit in Washington."

If you can sit wherever you are in Washington and earnestly believe that "technology" is just smartwatches and TVs, you better find a seat closer to the window. Because whether it"s the LRAD sound cannons currently being deployed against protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, or the communications tech companies who are complicit in siphoning off all our data for the NSA, tech and politics can"t help but feed off of each other.

Just as all politics is local, all technology is political. Whether it"s the fight over smart guns that can only be fired by their owners, so-called ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft, same-day delivery by Amazon or Google, faux-hotels like Airbnb, privatized space travel by companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, or even just the latest smartphone by Apple, technology and politics really couldn"t be more intertwined here in the early 21st century if we tried.

3D renderings compare Samsung’s iPhone-like Galaxy Alpha to the real deal + MORE

Claimed schematic again raises suggestion iPhone 6 will have sub-1mm protruding camera lens






Claimed schematic again raises suggestion iPhone 6 will have sub-1mm protruding camera lens


- 9to5mac.com



A claimed schematic of the 4.7-inch model of the iPhone 6 appears to support suggestions that the camera lens will protrude, though only by 0.77mm. Posted by Apple Club in Taiwan, it appears to show a 7mm thick casing with the thickest part of the camera extending 0.77mm beyond this.

Suggestions that the quest for thinness might result in an iPod Touch-style protruding camera lens on the iPhone 6 date back to March, and have been supported by claimed backplate photos as recently as this month. There have, though, been conflicting reports, with one suggestion that Apple would be able to avoid this by restricting optical image stabilization to the larger 5.5-inch model … 

It should be noted that product schematics and prototypes often exaggerate the degree to which particular design elements will be noticeable, witness the difference between an early prototype of the iPod Touch versus the barely-noticeable protruding camera ring on the current model:

Claimed schematic again raises suggestion iPhone 6 will have sub-1mm protruding camera lens

The Right Way To Use Your Iphone


Most people own a smartphone, or it seems so; however, most don"t know how to really use it. You are not alone if you don"t feel like you"re getting out of their iphone. Read this article to find out more about the iphone.


The Right Way To Use Your Iphone

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Simple 2.0 for iPhone is the most gorgeous banking app ever + MORE






AAPL is back: stock closes at all-time high of $100.53


- cultofmac.com


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AAPL shares have finally completed the long climb back to 2012 levels today, closing at an all-time high of $100.53 per share.

The stock’s 1.4 percent rise today was aided by bullish reports from both RBC and Morgan Stanley claiming Apple’s Fall lineup is going to be more extraordinary than ever this year as Apple puts the final preparations on the iPhone 6.


Simple 2.0 for iPhone is the most gorgeous banking app ever + MORE

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Apple seeds iOS 8 beta 6 to testing partners ahead of GM seed


- cultofmac.com


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Apple’s software testing partners have reportedly received a new iOS 8 beta build that fixes a whole bunch of bugs present in beta 5. It seems the Cupertino company won’t be making this release available to registered developers, but sources say a GM seed is right around the corner.

Giveaway: Win Pad & Quill’s new Oxford Case for iPad Air and Attaché Bag ($540 value) + MORE

How To Use All The Features Of The Iphone

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Having an iphone lets you to be creative and meld a lot of electronic devices into one piece. 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 will help you reap all the benefits from the iphone.


How To Use All The Features Of The Iphone

New videos and photo of purported reversible Apple USB to Lightning iPhone 6 cable + MORE






New videos and photo of purported reversible Apple USB to Lightning iPhone 6 cable


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We raised the possibility yesterday of the iPhone 6 including a redesigned USB to Lightning cable that allows the USB end of the cord to be inserted into a USB port in either direction. In other words, like the Lightning connector, the next Apple USB cable could be reversible. Leaks of the purported cables have been flowing quickly out of Asia-based areas surrounding the Apple supply chain, and now Sonny Dickson has shared a video of the cable in action. While the video does not show the iPhone actually syncing with the new USB cord, the video does show the cable being inserted in both directions into a standard USB port. This lines up with a recent Apple, which is for a USB connector that can be inserted in either direction into currently existing USB hubs.

You can watch the videos and see the new photo below:

New videos and photo of purported reversible Apple USB to Lightning iPhone 6 cable + MORE

Monday, August 18, 2014

iCloud storage warning emails already referencing iOS 8 & iCloud Drive + MORE






Xiaomi takes copying Apple to the next level with blatant iOS ripoff


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By now, it’s obvious that Xiaomi is heavily inspired by Apple’s product design. The Chinese company’s founder even dresses up like Steve Jobs at events and uses the “One More Thing” presentation gimmick.

Now we’ve been given a look at MIUI 6, the software for Xiaomi’s new Mi 4 smartphone. It’s the most blatant ripoff of Apple to date.


iCloud storage warning emails already referencing iOS 8 & iCloud Drive + MORE

Understanding How To Properly Use Your Iphone

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You are probably already aware that the iphone is no ordinary phone. But are you aware of the bells and whistles buried deep in your new iphone possesses? Here are some great tips for you really enjoy your iphone.


Understanding How To Properly Use Your Iphone

Like opening an Apple product: Here’s what Uber sends new drivers (Video) + MORE






Use your smartphone on the road safely with The iStabilizer Glass Mount [Deals]


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Like opening an Apple product: Here’s what Uber sends new drivers (Video) + MORE

Don"t Know If Iphone Is Right For You? Learn About This Amazing Device Here!

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Many want to own an iphone while getting the best possible deal. There are quite a lot of questions.Which carrier is best for the most appropriate? What are best to use? Which model is the best value for your money? This article will help to answer some of these questions along with many more you may have.


Don"t Know If Iphone Is Right For You? Learn About This Amazing Device Here!

Iphone Secrets To Get The Most From Your Device


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"re interested in purchasing an iphone, the piece below is a great resource for information about its true capabilities.


Iphone Secrets To Get The Most From Your Device

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Will the iPhone 6 include a reversible USB cable? Recent Apple patent makes it possible. + MORE






Apple wins 2014 ‘Outstanding Commercial’ Emmy Award for ‘Misunderstood’ holiday ad


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Here’s some good news for Apple amid several months of controversy surrounding the Cupertino-company’s marketing efforts: Apples’ 2013 Holiday season television commercial “Misunderstood” has won a Creative Arts Emmy Award for most “outstanding commercial” in 2014. The award was announced on the Emmy’s winners list last night, and the Creative Arts Emmy Awards are presented for “guest performers on television dramas and comedy series, as well as the many talented artists and craftspeople behind the scenes to create television excellence.” The main, televised Emmy Awards ceremony takes place on August 25th…

Will the iPhone 6 include a reversible USB cable? Recent Apple patent makes it possible. + MORE

Apple's New Lightning Cables Could Be Reversible on Both Ends






Apple"s New Lightning Cables Could Be Reversible on Both Ends


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Apple"s reversible Lightning connectors are a great little convenience, but you"ve still got to plug them into your wall wart or computer the right way, because USB connectors are horrible and out to get you. But according to accomplished Apple leaker Sonny Dickson, Apple"s new Lightning cables could get reversible superpowers on both ends.

Yes, the next standard for USB has reversible cables in mind, but Apple"s new cables could bring that wonderful future to us in just a month or two with a simple and clever modification. Instead of having pins that take up roughly half of the connector"s mouth, these new cables appear to have a thinner layer of pins that floats in the center of the connector, with room on both sides for the complimentary protrusion that sticks out of your wall wart or computer.

Apple"s New Lightning Cables Could Be Reversible on Both Ends

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Simple Tips For Pushing Your Iphone Beyond Its Limits

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


Simple Tips For Pushing Your Iphone Beyond Its Limits

'Text Neck' Is The Latest Health Craze That's Going to Injure You + MORE






"Text Neck" Is The Latest Health Craze That"s Going to Injure You


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At this point, it seems like our electronics are out to kill us because a doctor is warning rabid texters of a new condition called "text neck."

Dr. Dean Fishman, who not only is a chiropractic physician, but a crafty wordsmith since he trademarked that phrase, claims that the craning of our neck is damaging your posture and contorting that way your body grows.

He even has X-ray images to prove it! In people who suffer from "text neck," the first few bones in their cervical spine bend forward. That"s not supposed to happen, he says, adding that that leads to all kinds of ailments like headaches, neck pain and even arthritis.

Besides cleansing ourselves from our cell phone addiction, Dr. Fishman realizes there"s no panacea. So, he created "Text Neck Indicator," an app that tells users if the way their positioning their neck is harmful in real time.

"This technology gives you a green light in the top corner of your phone when you"re holding it at an acceptable viewing angle. If you drop it to an unacceptable viewing angle, it turns to a red light," he said to Fox News.

The app is only available for Android users, so iPhone users will have to live in fear until their head snaps off. Or they could use it as an excuse to open a Massage Envy membership. [Fox News]

Photo via Flickr/Garry Knight




Now even more shots of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6’s 1810mAh battery have leaked


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Yesterday, we reported on purported photos of the larger, 5.5-inch iPhone 6’s 2915mAh battery pack among other parts, and today, new clear shots of the 4.7-inch models have leaked. Photos of the smaller next-generation iPhone’s 1810mAh battery first hit the web in July, and these new photos add weight to the previous photos being legitimate. For comparison, the iPhone 5s’s battery is 1560mAh, but because of the higher-res screen on the iPhone 6, it’s possible that the bigger battery pack could be offset but the additional pixel pushing. Besides a bigger battery, the new iPhones will likely include sharper displays, faster A8 processors, new sensors, and improved cameras. The new devices will debut at an event on September 9th and begin shipping around a week-and-a-half later. Another shot of the 4.7-inch model’s battery is below:


"Text Neck" Is The Latest Health Craze That"s Going to Injure You + MORE

Apple bolstering ‘Report A Problem’ Maps options in iOS 8 + MORE






Gadget Watch: Cameras, colanders, clackety keyboards and cufflinks


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Gadget Watch: Aug. 16, 2014


Gadget Watch: Aug. 16, 2014

Cooking, charging, carrying and, uh, cufflinking. Yes, this week’s Gadget Watch is all about the c-word. We even have a cubic camera, a keyboard with a nipple (which doesn’t start with "C" but it’s close -- and clicky).


Apple bolstering ‘Report A Problem’ Maps options in iOS 8 + MORE

Advice That Will Get You Comfortable With You Iphone

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With a multitude of apps available, all members of the family can get their fair share of entertainment from this device. Read the following article to find out more about the features the iphone offers you and your family.


Advice That Will Get You Comfortable With You Iphone

Friday, August 15, 2014

A Simple Ceramic Watch Born From Dieter Rams' Design Philosophy + MORE






A Simple Ceramic Watch Born From Dieter Rams" Design Philosophy


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A Simple Ceramic Watch Born From Dieter Rams" Design Philosophy + MORE

Think Your Iphone Is Just A Phone? Think Again!


You have to live under a rock to not be familiar with Apple"s iphone. This amazing little device has had a huge impact on how people communicate.


Think Your Iphone Is Just A Phone? Think Again!

Iphone Tips That You Could Use Easily


Many people have iPhones these days, but few really know the secrets to mastering it. You are not the only one who is unsure about all the iphone has to offer. Read this article if you would like to know more about the iphone.


Iphone Tips That You Could Use Easily

Become An Iphone Expert With These Tips


There is a lot of information available to help anyone new to the iphone. The article below has great ideas for making the most out of your iphone that you may not be familiar with.


Become An Iphone Expert With These Tips

It"s Time To Revolutionize How You Use Your Iphone

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Do you want some new apps but don"t know how to find and download them?


Conserve the battery by reducing your iPhone"s brightness level. Go to the settings to change this. This will definitely help you save your battery usage, which is important during those times when you need a fully charged phone.


It"s Time To Revolutionize How You Use Your Iphone

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Report claims concerned Apple met with Thailand NTBC over disclosing iPhone 6 model numbers + MORE






iPhone 6 sapphire display might be limited to premium models


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Report claims concerned Apple met with Thailand NTBC over disclosing iPhone 6 model numbers + MORE

Apple and Samsung will sew-up the smartwatch market, others will fail, predicts analyst + MORE






Publish photos to Instagram stored on your Mac using Younity


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One sad limitation of Instagram is you can’t post photos to the service from your Mac, only your iPhone. It’s by design, of course — Instagram wants to be a more spontaneous photo hosting service than the likes of Flickr — but it can make things annoying when you want to give a more polished shot the Instagram treatment.

Things are about to get a little easier. You still can’t post photos directly from your Mac, but you can make it easier to get them on your iPhone or iPad. Younity, a service that gives you access to your computer’s files through a personal cloud with no syncing necessary, has just added support for publishing Instagram files directly from the service.

Apple and Samsung will sew-up the smartwatch market, others will fail, predicts analyst + MORE

Learn How The Iphone Can Work For You


Are you lost in iphone applications? The following article will answer that question and give you how to use your iphone. You might discover they help you organize and streamline your life becoming easier as well.


Learn How The Iphone Can Work For You

Samsung’s new ads mock iPhone wall huggers in real life + MORE






Dash releases its smart driving application for iPhone with support for third-party hardware


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Dash, a popular smart driving tool that originally launched on Android in January, is now finally available for iPhone users. The free app pairs with a device that plug into your car and transmit data back to the app. From there you can see data about your car’s performance and alert you of any potential issues and an average cost for any repairs you might need.

Dash can also track your driving habits and suggest ways to improve your car’s gas mileage, increase performance, or generally increase the overall lifespan of your vehicle.


Samsung’s new ads mock iPhone wall huggers in real life + MORE

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Using Your Iphone To Its Full Extent


Are you intimidated by the thought of owning an iphone? Are you unsure that you might not be able to use it properly? This article contains information to help you enjoy your iphone.


Using Your Iphone To Its Full Extent

Dropbox’s Mailbox for iOS updated with new languages, support for opening Passbook, printing, more + MORE






Close-up photos appear to show iPhone 6 display panel w/ tapered edges, power button, & mute toggle


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We’re now less than a month away from the anticipated iPhone event in September meaning it’s prime season for parts from the next generation iPhone to surface. New high resolution photos shared today by Feld & Volk (via MR) clearly show another look at what claims to be the front panel for the iPhone 6. Specifically, the up-close shots focus on the tapered edges of the display panel aligning with existing information showing a more rounded design on the next generation iPhone. In addition to the high resolution photos of the various views of the apparent iPhone 6 front panel, the new photos also include close-up shots of the iPhone 6 power button and mute toggle as well…


Dropbox’s Mailbox for iOS updated with new languages, support for opening Passbook, printing, more + MORE

Amazon takes on Square and PayPal Here with $10 iPhone/iPad cardreader & lower fees + MORE






AT&T now offering $200 off a cellular iPad when using Next to purchase an iPhone 5s or 5c


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AT&T has launched a new promo for those looking to pickup an iPhone 5s or 5c in the near future and save some cash on a new iPad. The offer is valid only with the purchase of one of Apple’s soon to be replaced iPhones through AT&T’s Next program and only for a cellular iPad model.

Amazon takes on Square and PayPal Here with $10 iPhone/iPad cardreader & lower fees + MORE

Simple Tips For Pushing Your Iphone Beyond Its Limits

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It is not hard to connect your various social media links onto your iphone. Many people still haven"t figured out how to use this. This article contains many useful tips for getting the most out of your iphone and other features.


Simple Tips For Pushing Your Iphone Beyond Its Limits

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Facebook Will Now Crash 50% Less On iOS + MORE






Facebook 13.1 released for iOS, boasts crash rate reduction of over 50 percent


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Facebook released version 13.1 of its iOS client today with a rather uninteresting change log noting that the app had received “bug fixes” and nothing more. However, over on Facebook’s engineering blog the company has outlined what exactly went into this fix, and it turns out the update contains a significant fix that will resolve over 50% of reported crashes.

According to the blog post, the issue arose from a file corruption error that appeared in iOS’s Core Data system:


Facebook Will Now Crash 50% Less On iOS + MORE

Future Xbox One update will let you stream live TV to your iPhone or iPad + MORE






Future Xbox One update will let you stream live TV to your iPhone or iPad


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Microsoft announced today that a new system update for its Xbox One game console will soon let users stream live TV to their iPhone or iPad. Set to arrive in the next few months, the Xbox One’s SmartGlass companion app will be equipped with the option to watch television via a local network connection without interrupting a gameplay session.

Future Xbox One update will let you stream live TV to your iPhone or iPad + MORE

Tips To Help You Use Your Iphone


Having an iphone helps you to be creative and meld a lot of electronic devices at once. For someone not familiar with the iphone though, the iphone can be complicated. Even those with experience using the iphone can benefit from the newest tricks and tips. The following article will help you some great ways to use all of the amazing features of the iphone.


Tips To Help You Use Your Iphone

Check Out These Fantastic Tips To Help You Use The Iphone

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Are you interested in using an iphone but feel you may not understand how to do so? Are you unsure that you can handle it? This article contains information to help you with your use of your first iphone.


Check Out These Fantastic Tips To Help You Use The Iphone

T-Mobile’s latest prepaid plan makes pay-as-you-go sexy and flexible + MORE






Beautiful renders of new iPhone 6 packaging make us drool


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T-Mobile’s latest prepaid plan makes pay-as-you-go sexy and flexible + MORE

Monday, August 11, 2014

It’s nearly impossible to spy on iPhones, according to top surveillance firm + MORE






iOS 8 privacy changes bring big layoffs to retail tracking startup


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It’s nearly impossible to spy on iPhones, according to top surveillance firm + MORE

Find The Iphone To Be Complicating? Read On

Having an iphone helps you creatively combine many devices into one piece. For someone not familiar with the iphone though, the iphone can be complicated. Even those who have been using the iphone can benefit from the newest tricks and advice. The following article will help you take advantage of all the latest technology that the iphone offers you.


Find The Iphone To Be Complicating? Read On

As expected, iPhone 5s screen replacements now offered at European Apple Stores + MORE






Microsoft’s newest app lets you stalk your favorite celebrities with your iPhone


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Can’t get enough of celebrity gossip? You’re not alone. Up in Redmond, Microsoft is so obsessed with keeping up with the Kardashians that they have just released a custom-built an attractive new celebrity news app called Snipp3t. And while the use to which Snipp3t is meant to be put may look a little tawdry, the app design itself is actually really nice.


As expected, iPhone 5s screen replacements now offered at European Apple Stores + MORE

A rare peek inside Apple University, or how to think like Steve Jobs + MORE






A rare peek inside Apple University, or how to think like Steve Jobs


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How will the culture Steve Jobs cultivated at Apple continue to live on after his death? That was the main question being asked when Jobs lost the battle to cancer in 2011.

Part of the answer is a program Jobs put together around the time of the original iPhone launch. Apple University, which works almost exactly like you would imagine, teaches employees about the company’s history and ethos. Real class names include “Communicating at Apple,” “What Makes Apple, Apple,” and “The Best Things.”

In the most in-depth look at the educational program to date, The New York Times sheds light on the kinds of classes Ivy League professors teach about everything from designing like Picasso to choosing which buttons go on a TV remote.

A rare peek inside Apple University, or how to think like Steve Jobs + MORE

Iphone Tips: Useful Features That You May Have Missed

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You have to live under a rock to not be familiar with Apple"s iphone. This phone has single-handedly revolutionized personal communications in the modern world.


When you have an iPhone, you do not need to worry anymore about getting lost. The maps application comes preloaded, and it helps you determine where you are. This can help you find your way if you are lost or take a wrong turn.


Iphone Tips: Useful Features That You May Have Missed