Pictures from 2014 that got us talking
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Police officers confronted a man protesting the shooting of black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Photo: Whitney Curtis/The New York Times
Pictures from 2014 that got us talking
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Everything Iphone: Tips, Tricks, Techniques And Advice
Most people want to have a great user experience with their advantage.There are quite a lot of questions.Which mobile carrier is the most appropriate? What apps should you the most bang for 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.
Everything Iphone: Tips, Tricks, Techniques And Advice
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The best smartphones money could buy in 2014
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Is the iPhone 6 Plus the best smartphone of 2014?. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Android 9to5Toys Lunch Break: Belkin 30% off sitewide, ZAGG iPad mini keyboard case $26, D-Link AC router $35, more + MORE
GoodReader app forced to remove some iCloud Drive features to comply with App Store policies
GoodReader app forced to remove some iCloud Drive features to comply with App Store policies
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Continuing the string of controversy regarding App Store approval in recent weeks, an update pushed through by GoodReader ($4.99, iPhone and iPad) earlier today shows that the company has been forced to remove some significant iCloud Drive features, in order to comply with iCloud Drive usage guidelines and remain in the App Store.
Specifically, the GoodReader update removes the ability to add folders, remove folders or move files around the iCloud Drive storage location. The update notes reference a ‘usage policy’, although it is unclear what document the company is referring to.
GoodReader app forced to remove some iCloud Drive features to comply with App Store policies
How To Use Your Iphone To The Fullest
You would have no doubt heard of the iphone. This amazing little device has had a huge impact on how people communicate.
How To Use Your Iphone To The Fullest
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
T-Mobile CEO predicts Apple Watch will take wearables mainstream in 2015 + MORE
T-Mobile CEO predicts Apple Watch will take wearables mainstream in 2015
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In the months leading up to the launch of the Apple Watch next year, early opinions about the smartwatch have been quite mixed. While some believe that the Apple Watch will be as successful as iconic products released ahead of it, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac, others are more skeptical about how much of an impact the device will truly have.
While the wearables market is forecasted to become over a $5 billion industry by 2018, it hasn’t reached that point just yet. But T-Mobile CEO John Legere certainly thinks it will sooner than later, predicting that the Apple Watch launch in 2015 will be the turning point in which the wearables market goes from niche to mainstream.
“I love what Jawbone, Fitbit, Samsung, LG, Microsoft and others are doing in the wearables space,” wrote Legere. “But we haven’t begun to see the potential of this category. It’s going to go from $1 to $20 billion in the next few years. And though we won’t see its full impact in 2015, I believe that the Apple Watch will mark the tipping point when wearables go from niche to mainstream.”
Multiple rumors suggest that mass production of the Apple Watch will begin in January, ahead of an “early 2015″ release. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently demoed the Apple Watch for Chinese officials during a U.S. visit and Apple Stores have been recruiting fashion and luxury experts ahead of the smartwatch’s debut.
As far as sales figures are concerned, Morgan Stanley predicts that 10% of users with an iPhone 5 or newer will purchase an Apple Watch, leading to first year sales of around 30 million units. Apple Watch will start at $349, likely for the entry-level Sport edition, while the luxurious gold model will reportedly sell for between $4,000 to $5,000.
In his prediction letter, Legere also mentioned the strides that T-Mobile has made over the past year and reiterated that the company will soon overtake Sprint to become the U.S.’s third-largest wireless carrier. The CEO added that T-Mobile will expand its LTE network in 2015 to cover some 300 million Americans, up from its current 264 million footprint.Filed under: Apple Watch Tagged: 2015, Apple watch, CEO, John Legere, Mainstream, Prediction, T-Mobile, Wearables For more news on T-Mobile, Apple watch, and Apple Watch continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "T-Mobile CEO predicts Apple Watch will take wearables mainstream in 2015" with our community.
T-Mobile CEO predicts Apple Watch will take wearables mainstream in 2015 + MORE
Confused About The Iphone? Read This Article
You may be confused if you should buy. There are many phones and commercials touting their features. It is hard to determine which smartphone has the best advantages over another. There is one phone better than all the rest: the iphone. You will see why in the article below.
Confused About The Iphone? Read This Article
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Our favorite iPhone and iPad accessories of 2014 [Deals]
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Over the past 12 months, we have featured sweet gear for iOS devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods.
Today we highlight some of our favorite iOS accessories from 2014. Read on to get your device equipped today with extra long charging cables, Bluetooth speakers, mobile data backup, and more.
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This Table Protects You From Burning Hot Beverages
This Table Protects You From Burning Hot Beverages
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[embedded content]What if your dining room table could show you when your coffee or cocoa is too hot to drink? That could be a reality today: hacker Ken Kawamoto shows us how with a technique called thermal projection mapping.
Basically, it"s just a combination of two things we already love: 1.) the FLIR ONE case that turns your iPhone into a thermal camera, and 2.) the projection mapping technique which can turn any surface into an animated CG masterpiece by painting it with pixels. Thermal projection mapping, then, is simply using those pixels to paint surfaces with the amount of heat they give off, as measured by a thermal camera.
The result is way cooler than the explanation, though. You can see how hot something is before you pick it up, without the need to whip out a thermometer or a FLIR-equipped phone. [Ken Kawamoto via Hack A Day]
Basically, it"s just a combination of two things we already love: 1.) the FLIR ONE case that turns your iPhone into a thermal camera, and 2.) the projection mapping technique which can turn any surface into an animated CG masterpiece by painting it with pixels. Thermal projection mapping, then, is simply using those pixels to paint surfaces with the amount of heat they give off, as measured by a thermal camera.
The result is way cooler than the explanation, though. You can see how hot something is before you pick it up, without the need to whip out a thermometer or a FLIR-equipped phone. [Ken Kawamoto via Hack A Day]
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This Table Protects You From Burning Hot Beverages
Don"t Go Another Day Without Reading These Iphone Tips!
What exactly is an iphone app and how can they help you? The following article will show you information to make it much easier to use apps to get the most from your iphone. You will find your whole life runs with an app.
Don"t Go Another Day Without Reading These Iphone Tips!
Monday, December 29, 2014
Fugoo Bluetooth speaker differentiates with 40hr battery, incredible waterproofing and robust ecosystem + MORE
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Here’s your chance to be in the Steve Jobs movie + MORE
Here’s your chance to be in the Steve Jobs movie
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If you ever wanted to be front row center for the 2007 launch of the iPhone, it may not be too late! Photo: Ben Stanfield/Flickr CC
Here’s your chance to be in the Steve Jobs movie + MORE
Seeking Iphone Advice To Help You Understand How To Use It?
The iphone is a very capable and handy device with all types of functions. Not only is this phone in itself great entertainment, but it is also a personal organizer and an entertainment device.There are a lot of ways you can personalize your iphone work better to suit your needs.
Seeking Iphone Advice To Help You Understand How To Use It?
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Simple Tips And Tricks For Your Iphone
There is plenty of information available online that can help anyone new to the iphone. Read on to learn about some of the great things that the iphone tips.
Simple Tips And Tricks For Your Iphone
What's the Dumbest Name for a Gadget You've Ever Heard? + MORE
This machine uses an iPhone to sort M&M’s by color
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This M&M’s-sorting machine is powered with an iPhone. Photo: Cult of Mac
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Using The Iphone Is Simple With These Tips
It is easy to combine your entire roster of social media accounts to your iphone. Many people don"t know how to accomplish this for some reason. This article will give you some great tips on how to use social networks on your iphone and other features.
Using The Iphone Is Simple With These Tips
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Granny misstakes piece of Christmas chocolate for an iPhone + MORE
Granny misstakes piece of Christmas chocolate for an iPhone
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If you’re like me, you’ve probably had that experience of giving an older relative a gift of tech for the holidays, only for it to go unappreciated. In this absolutely priceless video, though, one family turns that situation on its head, tricking their very sweet grandmother into thinking she’s been given an iPhone she has absolutely no use for… until she discovers it’s made of chocolate!
Granny misstakes piece of Christmas chocolate for an iPhone + MORE
Tips And Tricks That Make Your Iphone More Fun
You already know the iphone is no ordinary phone. But are you figured out all the bells and whistles buried deep in your iphone functionality? The below article suggests some great ways for you to enjoy your iphone.
Tips And Tricks That Make Your Iphone More Fun
Friday, December 26, 2014
How To Best Utilize And Enjoy Your Iphone
You may be clueless about what an iphone if you are among the many people who recently purchased one. Do not let yourself become intimidated by your new device. Just read this article to unlock the magic in your new iphone.
How To Best Utilize And Enjoy Your Iphone
Get a new iPhone? Camera? Tips to Master Your Brand New Gadget
Get a new iPhone? Camera? Tips to Master Your Brand New Gadget
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There are a couple things that can go through your head upon unwrapping a shiny new electronic device: hell yesss is closely followed by: uhhh, so how do I use this thing? You could read the instructional manual cover to cover, but c"mon F that. So, we"ve compiled some tips for how to master your newly gifted gadget. Now go play.
New iPhone?
Get a new iPhone? Camera? Tips to Master Your Brand New Gadget
The 12 biggest moments for Apple in 2014
The 12 biggest moments for Apple in 2014
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Looking back on the hits from Apple’s blockbuster year. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac
The 12 biggest moments for Apple in 2014
Don"t Understand Your Iphone? These Tips Can Help!
You may be wondering which smartphone you have a regular old cell phone. There are quite a number of seemingly similar functions. It could be hard for you to decide which smartphone offer a clear advantage over the best for you. The iphone is a superior smartphone to all the other models available. This article will show you why it"s so great.
Don"t Understand Your Iphone? These Tips Can Help!
Thursday, December 25, 2014
The Most Popular Christmas Gifts of the Last Decade: Elmo, Apple, Elmo
The Most Popular Christmas Gifts of the Last Decade: Elmo, Apple, Elmo
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The most popular Christmas gifts over the past 10 years speak volumes about what people like. Which apparently is Elmo and iPods (but mostly Elmo). But if we look a little closely, it also says a whole lot about just how far tech has progressed. Let"s take a look.
Before we entered into the new Willennium, the internet was still pretty new to us, and shiny gadgets weren"t exactly the big gifts yet. For example in 1998, the big gift was a Furby, based on my entirely unscientific assessment of Amazon sales data, cultural hype, and news reports year by year. In 1999, it was all about Pokemon. And by 2000, it was a Razor scooter. You know, toys in the traditional sense.
In the early 2000s came the switch to electronics, and they"ve reigned supreme since. Except for Elmo. Amazon told Gizmodo that, based on its data, Elmo has been a consistent favorite over the last decade. Remember when the Tickle Me Elmo first came out in "96? People went gaga for that thing. And Mattel (which bought Tyco, the original maker of Tickle Me Elmo) has kept iterating Elmo to keep the toy"s popularity alive.
Perhaps the only products to rival Elmo"s reign have been shiny new Apple products. But let"s trace it back 10 years.
2004: RoboSapien
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I don"t know what we were doing in 2004, but 10 years ago, this was the toy of Christmas. Sure, it was produced by a NASA scientist, but its biggest selling points were pre-programmed dance moves that could sync up with other RoboSapiens and also farts. It sold 1.5 million units between April and December of that year.
2005: Xbox 360
The Most Popular Christmas Gifts of the Last Decade: Elmo, Apple, Elmo
How to Set Up Your New iPhone the Right Way
How to Set Up Your New iPhone the Right Way
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You got a new iPhone! Maybe it"s a slightly bigger iPhone 6 or a bigger-still 6 Plus. Either way, what now? Here"s what you need to get started with your new iPhone, whether you"re a first-timer or an iOS pro.
Charging Tip
As with any smartphone, the iPhone"s weakest link is its battery. Treating your Li-ion with respect will not only extend the life and usefulness of your new phone, but also boost its resale value—just in case you decide to dump it back on the market prematurely.
There are a couple of different ways to give your battery the respect it deserves, but it boils down to three main points:
Let your phone get all the way to zero once, when you first get it, to calibrate the battery. From there on out try to keep it north of 50 percent as much as possible.
Top it off whenever you can. Li-ion batteries do well with little bursts of charge now and then, so don"t be afraid to charge in fits and starts whenever you get the chance.
Don"t let it get too hot. The lamest way to murder your battery is by letting it get too warm. So don"t like, leave it near the stove, you dingus.
How to Set Up Your New iPhone the Right Way
Have A New Iphone? Learn Everything You Need To Know About It Here!
With a multitude of apps available, it"s fun for every member of the family. The article will help shed some light on the great conventional and quirky uses of the iphone.
Have A New Iphone? Learn Everything You Need To Know About It Here!
Mac Starter Pack: unleash your iTunes gift card and upgrade your Mac with these great apps + MORE
Mac Starter Pack: unleash your iTunes gift card and upgrade your Mac with these great apps
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Let’s assume you unwrapped a brand new Mac this year (awesome!) or scored a ton of iTunes/iBooks/App Store credit (still awesome!) and you need ideas for awesome apps to buy and check out for your new MacBook or iMac. Tons of new apps have launched on the Mac this year and even more have added new features and remain essential. Below are some of my favorite Mac apps that I’ve used needed from time to time or even use daily and should give you a solid place to start whether your a brand new Mac user or Mac veteran looking to do more with your machine.
If you’re setting up a new Mac, you’ve got access to great Apple apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for productivity and iMovie and GarageBand for your creative endeavors… each included.
If you’re looking to step up your music creation or video editing, though, Apple also offers pro-oriented apps in the Mac App Store: Logic Pro X (review) and MainStage 3, Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor.
Finally, if you’re curious about ebook creation for Apple’s iBookstore, check out iBooks Author. (iPhoto and the pro upgrade Aperture are also available, but both are being replaced by a new Photos app in 2015 with pros likely looking at Adobe’s Lightroom as an alternative solution.)
Now for some third-party essentials:
Airmail 2.0 $9.99 — For many people, Apple’s built-in Mail app on OS X just doesn’t get the job done. While I’m pretty satisfied with Mail on Yosemite, many people, especially Gmail users, prefer third party alternative mail apps. If you’re looking for something with a very customizable user interface, Gmail shortcuts, attachment support for Google Drive, Dropbox, Droplr, and more, then give Airmail 2.0 a spin. Works with iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, IMAP, and POP3 accounts.
Mac Starter Pack: unleash your iTunes gift card and upgrade your Mac with these great apps + MORE
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Here’s how to watch The Interview on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV + MORE
Here’s how to watch The Interview on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV
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After much controversy, Sony Pictures released the Seth Rogen comedy The Interview on Google Play and YouTube earlier today. If you’re looking to brave the wrath of North Korea and watch the movie for yourself, there are a number of ways you can do so on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Of course, you can also watch on your Mac by heading over to YouTube, Google Play, or Sony’s own dedicated site.
For an iOS device, you’ll want to take a look at the YouTube or Google Play Movies apps. Neither of those apps have the ability to actually rent the movie, so you’ll need to do that from a computer, but once you have you’ll be able to stream it to your mobile devices with no problem.
You can also rent and stream the film to the new YouTube app on the Apple TV, although, as Google notes in a help document on its support site, this will require a third-generation Apple TV.Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Sony, the interview Continue reading more about AAPL Company, Sony, and the interview at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Here’s how to watch The Interview on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV" with our community.
Here’s how to watch The Interview on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV + MORE
Get The Most From Your New Iphone With These Helpful Tips
It is easy to combine your social media sites on your iphone. Many people don"t know how to accomplish this for some reason. This article will give you some great tips on how to use social networks on your iphone.
Get The Most From Your New Iphone With These Helpful Tips
Spend Christmas Eve tracking Santa’s journey from your iPhone + MORE
Spend Christmas Eve tracking Santa’s journey from your iPhone
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Follow Santa’ magical journey from the comfort of your iPhone or iPad. Photo: NORAD
Spend Christmas Eve tracking Santa’s journey from your iPhone + MORE
Watch an iPhone sort M&Ms by color + MORE
iPhone 6 dominates smartphone sales in Taiwan
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The iPhone 6 is big in Taiwan. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac
Watch an iPhone sort M&Ms by color + MORE
Iphone Tips, Tricks, And Techniques For The Consumer
Many want to get the most from them. There are quite a lot of questions. Which mobile carrier is the most appropriate? Which are the best? Which model gets the best value for you? This article will help to answer some of these questions along with many more you may have.
Iphone Tips, Tricks, And Techniques For The Consumer
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
9to5Toys Last Call: Pioneer AirPlay Receiver $600 off, iPhone 5c 32GB unlocked (refurb) $209, much more
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Iphone Tips You Really Need To Know About
There are lots of reasons why the iphone is so popular today.The feature of the iphone has many powerful features as well as many apps to customize it make it a perfect choice for the multi-tasker. The following tips will help you to learn how to become the master of your iphone and put its power to use for you.
Iphone Tips You Really Need To Know About
Get it while you can: this iOS app is secretly a Nintendo emulator in disguise + MORE
Mac Pro monitor review: The best 4K & UHD monitors for Mac
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So Apple didn’t release a 4K (or 5K) standalone Retina display alongside the new 5K iMac, but you can’t hold off any longer on a shiny new display for your Mac Pro. I found myself in the same predicament not too long ago and decided to put a number of displays to the test in recent months. 4K might offer 4x the resolution of your standard 1080p display, but for the short time they’ve been around, they’ve also cost about 4x as much as the alternatives. The good news: There are a few Mac Pro compatible 4K displays (and UHD alternatives) finally starting to hit more reasonable price points just as recent OS X updates fix some issues early adopters first had with the higher resolution displays.
I’ve been testing Mac Pro compatible displays from Dell, Sharp, Samsung, LG, and others that are officially supported by Apple, and put together a list of my thoughts and top picks for those planning on picking up a new Mac Pro this holiday season. Despite my tests being done mostly on a new, stock Mac Pro, these picks stand for Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook users as well.
Get it while you can: this iOS app is secretly a Nintendo emulator in disguise + MORE
Meizu's M1 Note is a dirt-cheap iPhone 5c on steroids
Meizu"s M1 Note is a dirt-cheap iPhone 5c on steroids
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While many Chinese smartphone makers have recently stepped up their efforts in delivering more original designs, we can"t say that"s the case with Meizu"s latest offering. In fact, we already knew the cheeky company was up to something when the Chine...Continue Reading
Meizu"s M1 Note is a dirt-cheap iPhone 5c on steroids - engadget.com
Meizu"s M1 Note is a dirt-cheap iPhone 5c on steroids
Monday, December 22, 2014
Microsoft continues to target the MacBook Air w/ new Surface Pro 3 ‘Switch’ site + MORE
Microsoft continues to target the MacBook Air w/ new Surface Pro 3 ‘Switch’ site
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Microsoft has never been shy about trying to convert MacBook Air users into Surface Pro 3 users. Despite being in a room filled with MacBooks, Microsoft targeted Apple’s laptop head-on at its initial Surface Pro 3 announcement event.
Now Microsoft is further highlighting the differences between the MacBook Air and Surface Pro 3 with a new online campaign (via ZDNet) intended to encourage Mac users to feel comfortable trying out Microsoft’s latest tablet.
Microsoft continues to target the MacBook Air w/ new Surface Pro 3 ‘Switch’ site + MORE
Apple Pay in-app checkout added to Ticketmaster, LoungeBuddy, more + MORE
Apple Putin up prices in its Russian online store
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Russia’s latest woe: iPhones now cost more than ever. Photo: Apple
Apple Pay in-app checkout added to Ticketmaster, LoungeBuddy, more + MORE
Simple Tips And Tricks For Your Iphone
You would have no doubt heard of the iphone.This amazing little device has changed the way people perceive the mobile phone.
If your iPhone has been exposed to water, place it in a bowl of uncooked rice. It is fairly common to drop an iPhone and get it wet. Put your device into a bag with rice to help soak up the moisture. Let it dry overnight.
Simple Tips And Tricks For Your Iphone
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Great Iphone Tips For Someone Looking To Get Some Tricks
Most people want to have an iphone and use it to their iphone. There are quite a lot of questions.Which carrier is the phone?What are some of the most bang for your buck? Which model of the best value for your money? This article will discuss these questions.
Great Iphone Tips For Someone Looking To Get Some Tricks
Who Wouldn't Want This Smart Snowboard for Christmas?
Who Wouldn"t Want This Smart Snowboard for Christmas?
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YouTube channel Network A is a lover of all things X Games—snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX, you name it. For their video series Every Third Thursday, Signal Snowboards, known for cool and atypical board designs, created the first open source programmable snowboard that can change music depending on the snowboarder"s orientation.
The tinkerers wanted to make something a little more complicated than just slapping lights on a snowboard, mainly because they"d already conquered that challenge. With help from Matt Davis, a musician and programmer, the team began building a snowboard equipped with GPS, an accelerometer, rechargeable battery, and Bluetooth for communication with the required smartphone app.
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Davis first worked on turning an iPhone into a wireless MIDI controller so they could get the sounds mapped with motion just the way they wanted. After that, they embedded all the tech into their own custom board and took it to the slopes. In the video, you can listen to the change in music as the board travels down the slope, grinding on rails, and performing other tricks.
At the five-minute clip"s conclusion, Davis brings up an interesting point: "Where"s the point where the art starts affecting your performance on the mountain? Are you trying to maximize your performance on the run or are you trying to make the coolest music possible? Then it kind of just blends together."
All I know is that I want one. [Hackaday]
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Who Wouldn"t Want This Smart Snowboard for Christmas?
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Iphone Tips That Can Save You A Lot Of Time
You may be confused if you have never had a smartphone.There are multiple phones and commercials touting their features. You may find it challenging to determine which smartphone is the best. The iphone is far and away the others out there. You can see why it is superior in the following article.
Iphone Tips That Can Save You A Lot Of Time
Hot deals ending soon: NetSpot Pro, NES30, iMazing, Striiv Fusion, more [Deals]
Hot deals ending soon: NetSpot Pro, NES30, iMazing, Striiv Fusion, more [Deals]
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Awesome tech products for less is what Cult of Mac Deals is all about. Deals like the ones we present every day can’t stick around forever though.
This is your last chance to get NetSpot Pro, the NES30 Bluetooth Controller, iMazing, the Striiv Fusion, and Adobe KnowHow. Get these now before you miss out.
Hot deals ending soon: NetSpot Pro, NES30, iMazing, Striiv Fusion, more [Deals]
Review: iHome’s iBN10 sheds the dock and alarms for a minimalist new four-speaker design
Review: iHome’s iBN10 sheds the dock and alarms for a minimalist new four-speaker design
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I’ve reviewed a lot of iHome clock radios over the past nine years. They weren’t all formulaic, but there was a very clear evolutionary line from the original 2005-vintage, iPod-only iH5 to the iPad-ready iDL95 released last year: take two speakers, stick a clock in the middle, center a dock on the top, then make the enclosure sort of flat but pleasantly curvy. iHome had a winning general concept and look, which it updated annually with small feature, color, and shape tweaks. But its new $120 model iBN10 breaks the mold in several ways.
The dock’s gone, the clock has been glammed up and shifted to the right, and there are four speakers inside, rather than the standard two. iBN10 is also atypically handsome, built and billed as an “executive music system” by discarding the faux metals that iHome’s midrange speakers have become known for, and adding speakerphone functionality. This isn’t iHome’s first Kleenex box-sized speaker, but it’s definitely the most sophisticated.
Review: iHome’s iBN10 sheds the dock and alarms for a minimalist new four-speaker design
Iphone Tips For New And Advanced Users
Are you intrigued by the iphone because you think it could be complicated to use? Are you worried that you will be able to keep up with it? This article contains information to help you fully master your use of your first iphone.
Iphone Tips For New And Advanced Users
9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 2 15% off, Samsung 40″ LED HDTV $298, Sony on-ear headphones from $8, more
9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 2 15% off, Samsung 40″ LED HDTV $298, Sony on-ear headphones from $8, more
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Review: Imation’s Link Power Drive adds 16/32/64GB of storage to a compact 3,000mAh Lightning battery pack + MORE
Crystal Baller: Apple Television in 2016 and four more crazy rumors
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Apple Watch rumors are ready to be decoded...
Review: Imation’s Link Power Drive adds 16/32/64GB of storage to a compact 3,000mAh Lightning battery pack + MORE
Iphone Tips: Useful Features That You May Have Missed
You may be confused if you should buy. There are a few phones that seem to do the same things. It can be difficult to decide which smartphone offer a clear advantage over the best for you. There is one phone better than the other ones: the iphone. This article explains why it is the only choice.
Iphone Tips: Useful Features That You May Have Missed
Enjoy Your Iphone Even More With These Great Tips
Are you lost in iphone applications?The following article will answer that question and give you information to make it much easier to use apps to get the most from your iphone. You may even find your whole life becoming easier as well.
Enjoy Your Iphone Even More With These Great Tips
Tim Cook “deeply offended” by BBC allegations of poor working conditions in iPhone factories + MORE
Tim Cook “deeply offended” by BBC allegations of poor working conditions in iPhone factories
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In a letter to UK staff, Tim Cook is said to have been “deeply offended” by allegations made in a BBC undercover documentary that Apple had broken promises over the working conditions in Pegatron’s iPhone factories in China, reports the Telegraph.
Tim Cook “deeply offended” by BBC allegations of poor working conditions in iPhone factories + MORE
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Iphone Tips And Tricks You Would Never Have Thought Of On Your Own
You have probably heard of the iphone. This simple device has single-handedly revolutionized personal communications in the way people use their phones.
Having a bigger keyboard will make iPhone web browsing easier. You don"t need to buy one, though. Instead, you can simply turn your iPhone clockwise 90 degrees, then lightly tap the URL bar in Safari. You"ll find that the bigger keyboard can make it easier to type faster using your iPhone.
Iphone Tips And Tricks You Would Never Have Thought Of On Your Own
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Yahoo iOS app adds local news, comments, & new side-swipe navigation
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Yahoo announced an update to its Yahoo iOS app today that adds local news, commenting, and UI tweaks to the company’s app for accessing news and other Yahoo services.
Want to know more about what’s going on around you? Today we’re bringing local news to your fingertips with the Yahoo App. As you move around the country, you’ll be able to see what’s going on in your area.
In addition to local news stories for users in the US, readers now have the ability to comment on articles:
“Now, you can engage with other Yahoo App readers and react directly to the content that interests you. Participate in the conversation and share your opinion with others, vote on people’s comments to let them know how you feel, or just read them to get a sense for what other users are saying about a topic. Comments let you really explore all aspects of a category.”
Today’s update also adds a new side-swipe navigation for swiping left and right through categories, magazines and more.
What’s New in Version 5.4.0
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– Yahoo article Comments
– New side-swipe navigation
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Everything You Need To Know About The Iphone.
Are you unsure of how to install or download apps to your iphone?
Rice helps to reduce the moisture on your iPhone. It is fairly common to drop an iPhone and get it wet. Do not use a hair dryer, but wipe the phone with a towel and then place it in a ziploc bag that is filled with rice. Allow the phone to dry overnight or as long as possible.
Everything You Need To Know About The Iphone.
Phone Breaker iCloud-hacking software now supports 2FA, allows access to WhatsApp & iWork files + MORE
Review: Master & Dynamic MH40 headphones rival my much-loved B&W P5s
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When I put together my premium headphone gift guide, a commentator suggested that there was one more pair that deserved to make the list: the $399 Master & Dynamic MH40. The visual design had initially led me to assume these were semi-open cans – and thus not ideal for mobile use – but I found this wasn’t the case, and decided to give them a try.
I should say I’m a hard sell with headphones. I may not venture into four-figure professional headphone territory, but I’m prepared to spend a decent chunk of change on something with well above average sound, and my beloved Bowers & Wilkins P5s were the result of much research and listening time. They match superb sound with extremely sleek looks and great comfort. P5s are, for me, the standard against which all other premium headphones get judged, so you’ll understand me drawing comparisons between the two.
The MH40 is aimed at the same market. A similar price, broadly similar looks, same foldable design, same embedded controls and mic for use with phone calls as well as music. The question was: how would they compare … ?
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Apple looking for London-based ‘Apple Pay Intern’ to help expand service into Europe + MORE
Tim Cook praises Apple’s accomplishments, reveals $20 million (PRODUCT)RED donation in holiday email
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Apple CEO Tim Cook sent a company-wide email today recapping the year’s accomplishments and looking forward to 2015. Cook praises the “most innovative lineup ever” and expresses his pride in the hard work his employees have put into each product.
The executive highlights this year’s 30th anniversary of the Mac and the release of the latest iPhones, iPads, Mac hardware, and mobile and desktop operating systems, as well as the first public announcement of the Apple Watch. He refers again to Apple’s commitment to helping promote education, and reveals for the first time that this year’s App Store and Apple Online Store (PRODUCT)RED promotions helped the company donate over $20 million to fighting AIDS this year.
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Thinking About Getting An Iphone? Here Are Some Reasons To Get One!
It seems like almost everyone has an iphone today. The iphone has become a popular piece of technology today, however mastering it can be daunting. If you find that there are still things about your iphone that are a mystery, keep reading. The following article below can quickly transform you into an iphone pro quickly.
Thinking About Getting An Iphone? Here Are Some Reasons To Get One!
Microsoft’s incredible photo sharing app gains Apple TV support + MORE
Microsoft’s incredible photo sharing app gains Apple TV support
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Photo: Microsoft
Microsoft’s incredible photo sharing app gains Apple TV support + MORE
Apple Halts Online Sales in Russia Due to Seesawing Rouble
Apple Halts Online Sales in Russia Due to Seesawing Rouble
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The wildly fluctuating worth of the Russian rouble currency has lead iPhone makers Apple to halt online sales in the country, as the tech giant cannot set stable prices for its wares.
The rouble has dropped in worth 20 per cent this week, despite the treasury"s dramatic decision to raise interest rates a whopping 6.5 per cent to 17%. In the past few hours the rouble hit an all time low, with a dollar worth 79 roubles. It"s settled a little now, sitting at 71 roubles to the dollar at the time of writing.
Russia"s actions in Ukraine have caused the slide, with economists fearing fresh sanctions from the US over Russia"s support of the separatist movement in its neighbouring country. The weak rouble had meant that Apple products were massively more affordable in Russia than in other European territories, leaving Apple out of pocket and plucky importers with iPhone and iPad bargains on their hands.
Will this bother Premier Putin? Probably not — he claims not to have a smartphone as it"d be ringing off the hook. He"s a popular guy. But prime minister Dmitry Medvedev might shed a tear though — he is a big Apple fan, and was personally given an iPhone 4 by Steve Jobs before it had even been officially released. [BBC]
Apple Halts Online Sales in Russia Due to Seesawing Rouble
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
It"s Time To Revolutionize How You Use Your Iphone
An iphone has many possibilities. It is everything from a personal entertainment device to a phone, or even as a means of personal entertainment. There are numerous ways to make your iphone work better to suit your needs.
It"s Time To Revolutionize How You Use Your Iphone
Facebook will auto-enhance your photos, if you use an iPhone + MORE
Facebook will auto-enhance your photos, if you use an iPhone
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Google’s Photo Sphere Camera app adds library privacy tabs, improved image capture for iPhone 6/6 Plus, more
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Google released its Photo Sphere Camera app for iPhone users a few months back with the ability to capture 360º images right from your device and share them over social media or even Google Maps.
Photo Sphere Camera can also be used without ever publishing images anywhere or sharing photo spheres with anyone, so today Google added tabs to the app’s library separating public and private photos.
The updated version also focuses on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users with output resolution improvements for users with Apple’s latest shooters. Blending and low-light capture when using the new iPhones has also been added.
Version 1.1 of Photo Sphere Camera for iPhone is rolling out on the App Store now. Capturing 360º photo spheres requires the iPhone 4s or higher.Filed under: Apps Tagged: Apps, Google, Google Maps, iPhone 6, iphone 6 plus, Photo Sphere Camera, photography Visit 9to5Mac to find more special coverage of Apps, Google, and iPhone 6.What do you think? Discuss "Google’s Photo Sphere Camera app adds library privacy tabs, improved image capture for iPhone 6/6 Plus, more" with our community.
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The Best Guide When It Comes To Your Iphone
With the thousands of applications the iphone has to offer, it"s fun for every member of the family. The information in this article will tell you about the great conventional and quirky uses of the iphone.
The Best Guide When It Comes To Your Iphone
Google's 2014 Top Searches: Robin Williams, World Cup, Ebola, and More
Google"s 2014 Top Searches: Robin Williams, World Cup, Ebola, and More
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Here"s your 2014 Google Zeitgeist, better known as the last 12 months in Google Search. The company does this every year, and it"s always fascinating because search sheds light, however disappointingly, onto what the heck people on earth are thinking about. Because when you want to know more about something, you Google it.
As with the 2014 trending YouTube videos we listed last week, these searches are "trends," which don"t necessarily reflect the most searched terms overall. These are the terms that exploded in popularity at certain times.
The overall search trends in the United States and globally look pretty similar. They include some of the most shocking and exciting news events of the year: The death of Robin Williams, the Ebola outbreak, the Malaysia Airlines disasters, and of course, the World Cup. You"ll note that Ukraine and Ferguson trend in the United States but not globally.
Global Trending Searches
Robin Williams
World Cup
Ebola
Malaysia Airlines
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Flappy Bird
Conchita Wurst
ISIS
Frozen
Sochi Olympics
US Trending Searches
Here"s your 2014 Google Zeitgeist, better known as the last 12 months in Google Search. The company does this every year, and it"s always fascinating because search sheds light, however disappointingly, onto what the heck people on earth are thinking about. Because when you want to know more about something, you Google it.
As with the 2014 trending YouTube videos we listed last week, these searches are "trends," which don"t necessarily reflect the most searched terms overall. These are the terms that exploded in popularity at certain times.
The overall search trends in the United States and globally look pretty similar. They include some of the most shocking and exciting news events of the year: The death of Robin Williams, the Ebola outbreak, the Malaysia Airlines disasters, and of course, the World Cup. You"ll note that Ukraine and Ferguson trend in the United States but not globally.
Global Trending Searches
Robin Williams
World Cup
Ebola
Malaysia Airlines
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Flappy Bird
Conchita Wurst
ISIS
Frozen
Sochi Olympics
US Trending Searches
Google"s 2014 Top Searches: Robin Williams, World Cup, Ebola, and More
Monday, December 15, 2014
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Aerial wallpapers give your iPhone new windows on the world
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This satellite image showing cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico will look great on your iPhone 6. Photo: Aerial Wallpapers
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Reasons Why The Iphone Is All Hype
You should be well aware that your iphone really is.But are you know all the secrets your new iphone holds? The tips will help you have fun and get better acquainted with your iphone.
Reasons Why The Iphone Is All Hype
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Review: RAVPower Dual-Port, 4-Port + 6-Port USB Wall Chargers deliver fast, quality power at crazy low prices
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USB wall chargers are commodities, churned out by anonymous factories and sold for low prices everywhere around the world. But chargers that are both safe and fast enough to use with Apple’s products are less common, particularly when they are capable of charging more than one device at a time. RAVPower’s Dual 2.4A USB Wall Charger ($50, currently $13), Bolt 4-Port Desktop USB Charger ($70, currently $17), and Bolt 6-Port Desktop USB Charger ($70, currently $27) have such low street prices that they seem too good to be true. But they’re all great chargers, and worked well with the large collections of iPhones and iPads we tested.
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Personalize Your Iphone With These Tips
There are several reasons why the iphone is as popular as it is. The features and applications allow anyone who multi-tasks to customize it make it a perfect choice for the multi-tasker. The following article will help you how useful and powerful the iphone can be.
Personalize Your Iphone With These Tips
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week + MORE
Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week
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Sharing is caring—at least that"s what those creepy anthropomorphized Care Bears used to say—and in the app world this week, those sentiments are particularly true.
App stalwarts from Windows Phone make their way to Android and other platforms, including the MSN suite of apps, a long-awaited addiction freemium game comes to WP, and iOS gets one of Android"s quirkiest alarm clocks.
After all, sharing is caring, and our smartphones are better for it.
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Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know
Are you interested in using an iphone? Are you unsure that you might not be able to use it properly? This article can help you with your very first iphone.
Top Iphone Tips Everyone Needs To Know
Saturday, December 13, 2014
These Aerial Photos Make For Incredible Phone Backgrounds + MORE
These Aerial Photos Make For Incredible Phone Backgrounds
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I still remember the original iPhone background. You know. The ridiculously simple shot of Earth. No phone background since has really captured my imagination in the same way since. Aerial Wallpapers, a site that finds great satellite photos and optimizes them for phones, has just changed all of that.
The site is the work of João Paulo Bernardes, who curates open-source images from the likes of Airbus and NASA. He"s got a pretty great eye — there"s everything from great nature shots of ice breaking (my new background), to hi-res shots of cities, fields, and volcanos. If you"re bored of your stock image, and you want something to cheer up your weekend, these are definitely worth a shot. [Tumblr via Kottke]
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Seeking Tips About The Iphone? Try These Ideas!
Are you searching for new apps to your iphone?
If you get your iPhone wet, try to use rice when drying it out. At some point in time, your phone could get wet by accident. After wiping down the phone, place it into a bag that has been rice filled. After a number of hours, or overnight, your phone should be dry.
Seeking Tips About The Iphone? Try These Ideas!
Walmart is having a sick sale on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus this weekend
Walmart is having a sick sale on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus this weekend
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Walmart is offering a sick sale on iPhones this weekend. Photo: Apple
Walmart is having a sick sale on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus this weekend
Friday, December 12, 2014
Google introduces Route 85 web series geared towards iOS developers + MORE
Google introduces Route 85 web series geared towards iOS developers
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Google may own the world’s most popular mobile operating system in Android, but it wants iPhone and iPad developers to recognize that the company has a lot to offer for them as well. Enter a new web series called Route 85, which will consist of a set of videos uploaded to the Google Developers channel on YouTube to showcase everything from SDKs to code libraries that iOS developers can take advantage of.
Google developer advocate Todd Kerpelman is tasked with leading this new series of videos for iOS developers, beginning with the humorous introduction clip below. While its bread and butter is and always will be Android, Google has a number of iPhone and iPad apps on the App Store, including Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Google Drive, Google Maps, Blogger, Chrome, Gmail, Hangouts, Inbox, Google+ and YouTube.
It might seem perplexing that Google is willing to cater to developers working on another mobile platform, but the search company can benefit from an expanded audience to push its advertising and services to. Additionally, the wide array of apps and services that Google provides for the iPhone and iPad serves as a potential gateway for future converts to Android. Ultimately, it’s a win-win situation for Google.
Filed under: iOS Tagged: developers, Google, iOS, Route 85, series, video, YouTube For more information about iOS, iOS, and Google continue reading at 9to5Mac.What do you think? Discuss "Google introduces Route 85 web series geared towards iOS developers" with our community.
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Tips For Your Iphone To Make Life Easier
Are you unsure of how to add new iphone apps to your phone?
You can take pictures with your headphone cord as well. Hold your hands steady and once you have the shot lined up, click the button on your cord. Using this method keeps your phone steady, ensuring a clear shot.
Tips For Your Iphone To Make Life Easier
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The Zorlu Apple Store at night. Photo: Robert Donovan/Flickr
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Seeking Tips About The Iphone? Try These Ideas!
An iphone can be a great device that offers many uses. It is everything from a personal entertainment device to a phone, a phone and even for entertainment. There are a lot of ways to make your iphone work better to suit your particular needs.
Seeking Tips About The Iphone? Try These Ideas!
Solid Advice For Anyone Wanting To Better Understand The Iphone
Many people shopping for new phones are unsure of an iphone.This article offers a handpicked selection of tips to help you become familiar with iphone technology so that you can feel comfortable with your smartphone. Keep reading to find out how to use the utmost!
Solid Advice For Anyone Wanting To Better Understand The Iphone
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You can now purchase things through Apple’s online store using PayPal
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You can now buy an iPhone or Mac from Apple.com using PayPal. Screenshot: iMore
Don’t like using your credit card online? No problem. Apple has just updated its online store to allow you to pay for anything the company sells online using PayPal.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
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Navigate Your Iphone With These Tips
There is plenty of information available to help you use your iphone to its maximum capabilities. Read on to learn about some of the great things that the iphone tips.
Navigate Your Iphone With These Tips
Apple now requires cases protect devices from 1m drops, meet new environmental standards + MORE
Apple fast tracks CarPlay hardware development w/ official MFi specs for head units
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Apple’s new CarPlay iOS feature has recently arrived through a limited number of in-dash vehicle entertainment systems and aftermarket products, but Apple has now introduced official guidelines for companies building CarPlay hardware through its Made-for-iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) licensing program, according to sources.
Apple confirms in the specs that CarPlay will only be allowed for in-dash units built into vehicles or through aftermarket installations and that rear-seat or other integrations are not yet permitted.
While most current implementations utilize USB to connect to an iPhone, Apple allows use of a Lightning connector via a dock or custom cable solution. In addition, Apple has requirements for audio and noise cancellation features, such as recommending hardware be capable of 24 bit 48kHz audio (but allows 16 bit at a lesser sample rate). It also allows a vehicle to send sensor data to an Apple device including estimate range remaining, engine type, outside temperature, and more.
Other requirements include a display with a minimum 6-inch diagonal display with a minimum resolution of 800 x 480 and 30 Hz refresh rate, and a tactile hardware button for Siri (in some cases located on the steering wheel).
Apple will have all of its CarPlay hardware go through the MFi program, which means the product will require an authentication chip that aims to prevent unofficial products from offering the CarPlay feature.
Since officially introducing CarPlay earlier this year, Apple has worked with mostly major vehicle manufacturers, and the feature has arrived in select vehicles along with a couple aftermarket options (We reviewed one from Pioneer.) Apple has announced a long list of car manufacturers working to implement the feature, and many have announced it will arrive in upcoming vehicles, but so far only Ferrari has the feature on the road in new vehicles while others stall on firmware updates for previously announced vehicles.
In addition, Apple has also revised specs outlining best practices for user interaction with its Siri Eyes Free feature available in select vehicles.
While we’ve so far only seen CarPlay aftermarket products from Pioneer and Alpine, we could see many others hit the market soon following the introduction of specs for all. Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Alpine, CarPlay, Ferrari, iOS, iPhone, MFi, Pioneer Check out 9to5Mac for more breaking coverage of AAPL Company, iPhone, and iOS.What do you think? Discuss "Apple fast tracks CarPlay hardware development w/ official MFi specs for head units" with our community.
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We’re the chips in America: Apple could build A9 processor in the U.S.
We’re the chips in America: Apple could build A9 processor in the U.S.
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A9 production may be coming to the U.S. Photo: Fabrizio Sciami/Flickr CC
We’re the chips in America: Apple could build A9 processor in the U.S.
Everything You Need To Know About The Iphone.
Having an iphone can be a person to be quite creative side out. 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 tips and advice. The article offers many tips to help you get the most out of the iphone experience.
Everything You Need To Know About The Iphone.
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