Thursday, July 31, 2014

Modbook's next project is the convertible MacBook Apple won't make

Ars TechnicaModbook's next project is the convertible MacBook Apple won't makeArs TechnicaFor $2,279, the company would take a regular white plastic MacBook, take it apart, and reassemble it inside a purpose-built tablet case with a Wacom digitizer and stylus installed. After some financial trouble and the launch of an actual Apple tablet ...

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TechnologyTellNew 27-inch iMac may be released soonTechnologyTellNew 27-inch iMac may be released soon Just last month, Apple revealed a 21.5-inch iMac for the low cost of $1,000. Now, judging from an image on the Apple support page, it seems the company could be gearing up for a refreshed 27-inch iMac release.

'Blood Bowl' for iPad Finally Hits the App Store

Touch Arcade'Blood Bowl' for iPad Finally Hits the App StoreTouch ArcadeMake it universal so I can play on my iPhone too and I'm in. I'm sick of the iPad only games that don't appear to really need to be iPad only. I mean, if you can do XCOM on iPhone there's no reason Frozen Synapse must be iPad only. Likewise, Warhammer ...

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Top Surprising Features Of iOS 8 - International Business Times AU









Top Surprising Features Of iOS 8

International Business Times AU

When Tim Cook announced the iOS 8, it was apparent that the company will be gunning for a new platform. It will not just be a platform that offers more improved features than the iOS 7. While beta versions may not seem to offer much design changes ...





The fix for contacts not showing up in iOS 7.1.2 - CNET









The fix for contacts not showing up in iOS 7.1.2

CNET

Turns out, iOS 7.1.2 changed a setting in a way that can prevent new contacts from showing up in your contacts list or syncing across your devices. To fix this problem, head to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars and scroll down to the Contacts section.





Retina MacBook Pros get faster CPUs, more RAM, and a few price cuts

Ars TechnicaRetina MacBook Pros get faster CPUs, more RAM, and a few price cutsArs Technica2014 has been a lackluster year for new Mac hardware refreshes—the year is half gone, and all we've gotten is a MacBook Air that's a little cheaper and a tiny bit faster and an iMac that's a little cheaper and a lot slower. Now the Retina MacBook Pro ...

UBS praises Apple CEO Tim Cook for thinking 'big,' pushing for iOS to become ... - Apple Insider









UBS praises Apple CEO Tim Cook for thinking 'big,' pushing for iOS to become ...

Apple Insider

He's particularly excited by the upcoming addition of Continuity to iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, which will allow users to seamlessly transition between their Mac, iPhone and iPad throughout the day. Add in CarPlay for vehicles, Apple TV in the living room ...





Apple's legacy MacBook Pro with CD/DVD SuperDrive lives on with $100 price cut

Apple InsiderApple's legacy MacBook Pro with CD/DVD SuperDrive lives on with $100 price cutApple InsiderThough it lacks a Retina display and features a thicker, heavier design, spinning hard drive, and a CD/DVD SuperDrive, Apple's legacy MacBook Pro survived the company's latest round of updates on Tuesday, and was even given a $100 price cut to $1,099.

New iMac 2014 Release Hinted by Apple

Gotta Be MobileNew iMac 2014 Release Hinted by AppleGotta Be MobileThe iMac received a bit of an update last month when the entry-level 21.5-inch model got a $200 price cut, but also saw a slight decrease in performance. However, it seems that Apple may be working on another iMac update for this year, possibly one ...

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The Daily Beast website now offers a clever iOS app (Updated) - tuaw.com









The Daily Beast website now offers a clever iOS app (Updated)

tuaw.com

With a new free iOS app, readers get an easy-to-use look at the Daily Beast with a quick swipe feature that lets you skip what you don't like and read what you do like. The app also keeps stats about what type of news you are reading and makes suggestions.





Walmart Sends Me 4 Extra iPods, Doesn't Want Them Back

The ConsumeristWalmart Sends Me 4 Extra iPods, Doesn't Want Them BackThe Consumeristold_ipod_touch There are so few honest people in the world that retailers are simply unable to deal with it. That's the only conclusion we can reach from Jessica's experience when Walmart accidentally sent her five iPods when she only ordered one. She ...

MacBook Air Retina 2014 release date in October as Best Buy offers discounts ...

ChristianTodayMacBook Air Retina 2014 release date in October as Best Buy offers discounts ...ChristianTodayMacBook Air Retina 2014 release date is speculated to happen in October or much sooner as Best Buy offers the previous models of the device at a discounted price. US retailer Best Buy is treating its consumers by reducing the price of the current ...

Spotify's iOS app gets equalizer feature with custom settings and 22 presets - Engadget









Spotify's iOS app gets equalizer feature with custom settings and 22 presets

Engadget

Spotify's latest iOS app update rolls out today and adds a new equalizer to playback functionality. "A lot of our users have been asking for a built-in equalizer for a while now and it's currently one of our most requested features on iOS," says Sten ...





Spotify's iOS app gets an equalizer to give you more control over your music - The Next Web









Spotify's iOS app gets an equalizer to give you more control over your music

The Next Web

Spotify has updated its iOS app with an equalizer feature that offers 22 audio presets, including electronic, hip-hop, acoustic and classical among other options. The music streaming service is also letting users manually define their own equalizer ...





Monday, July 28, 2014

Byword: One of the best iOS apps for distraction-free writing - TechRepublic









Byword: One of the best iOS apps for distraction-free writing

TechRepublic

Business users who perform any amount of writing know the distractions inherent with modern computing. Byword is a fantastically simple writing app for Mac and iOS that makes it easy to focus. Byword. I've been writing professionally for the better ...





Retina MacBook Pro Updates Reportedly Due Tuesday, July 29: Minor Haswell ...

Mac RumorsRetina MacBook Pro Updates Reportedly Due Tuesday, July 29: Minor Haswell ...Mac RumorsFollowing yesterday's reported spotting of in-store digital signage from an Apple retail store in China showing upgraded specs for the Retina MacBook Pro, MacG.co now claims [Google Translate] the update is set to arrive tomorrow, July 29. The ...

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SlashGear15-inch MacBook Pro refresh leak: 16 GB RAM, same priceSlashGearA refresh of Apple's 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro models might be on its way, boasting of beefier specs at almost no extra cost. The Cupertino-based company will also be expanding that line with a total of four models to choose from. That is, if this ...

Staff Picks: Revolution 60 is the most ambitious iOS game you'll play this year - Macworld (blog)









Staff Picks: Revolution 60 is the most ambitious iOS game you'll play this year

Macworld (blog)

As I've mentioned previously in this column, it takes a very specific kind of iOS game to grab my interest. I'm not a huge fan of first person shooters or clunky free-to-play titles; multi-touch puzzle games and the occasional 2D RPG are my bread and ...





HeyHey Audio Social Network Launches on iOS - Inside Mobile Apps









HeyHey Audio Social Network Launches on iOS

Inside Mobile Apps

Micro-podcasting app HeyHey has officially rolled out to users in the US, after a launch in Chile in 2013. The social app allows users to record up to ten seconds of audio per post, and share those recordings to the app's newsfeed, or other popular ...





Streamline your entire workspace with the UNITI Stand for iMac, iPhone and iPad

AppAdviceStreamline your entire workspace with the UNITI Stand for iMac, iPhone and iPadAppAdviceThe smart project is a stand that's designed to support either an iMac or one of Apple's Thunderbolt Displays. Cables are kept hidden and out of view, and the aluminium design perfectly matches the appearance of Apple's own computer and displays ...

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International Business Times AU12-inch MacBook Apple Retina and 2014 MacBook Pro to Feature Liquid ...International Business Times AUApple's hardware cycle not only covers the iPhone 6 but also its existing products like iMacs and MacBooks. According to a recent patent sighting, Apple may be looking into incorporating new liquid sensors to its upcoming line of computers. The ...

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International Business Times AU12-inch Apple MacBook Retina and 4K Mac Release in October with OS X ...International Business Times AUApart from the iPhone 6, start of September onwards will also reportedly see the release of the iOS 8, OS X Yosemite and 12-inch Retina MacBook. A new Apple Mac with 4k capabilities is also expected to debut this fall. Will Apple have its biggest year yet?

Sunday, July 27, 2014

iOS 8 Coming In September: 5 Key Features - ValueWalk








ValueWalk



iOS 8 Coming In September: 5 Key Features

ValueWalk

iOS 8 is the next big software release from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is on its way. Developers are already in control of the operating system and working with the new Healthbook application as well as the other great features of iOS 8, and they're ...





iPad sales plunge but Apple is not worried (thanks to IBM)

Tech TimesiPad sales plunge but Apple is not worried (thanks to IBM)Tech TimesApple announced that sales for the iPad tablet came in at 13.3 million units for the quarter ended June, less than a million units compared to the corresponding quarter of 2013. However, despite the decline in sales, Apple CEO Tim Cook is optimistic ...

5 iOS 7 Cydia Tweaks for a Faster iPhone 4 - Gotta Be Mobile








Gotta Be Mobile



5 iOS 7 Cydia Tweaks for a Faster iPhone 4

Gotta Be Mobile

It's not surprising that there are still plenty of users out there who are using an iPhone 4, whether they've stuck with it this whole time or bought it for cheap when it was replaced by the iPhone 4s and iPhone 5. However, the latest version of iOS is ...





Free iOS App Makes For Considerate Smartphone Photography at Concerts - PetaPixel








PetaPixel



Free iOS App Makes For Considerate Smartphone Photography at Concerts

PetaPixel

A new camera app for iOS is looking to minimize distractions for concertgoers across the globe. It's called Kimd and its unique set of features ensure that when you or others are snapping up that perfect Instagram moment, you won't be taking away the ...





EqualizerEverywhere Tweak Adds System Wide Equalizer to iOS - iClarified









EqualizerEverywhere Tweak Adds System Wide Equalizer to iOS

iClarified

EqualizerEverywhere is a tweak from Reed Weichler that adds a system wide audio equalizer to iOS. Spotify, iFile, Music, Panamp, Fratmusic, Soundcloud, YouTube, Rdio, 8tracks, and Pandora are a small fraction of apps that this is compatible with.





Could I do 80 percent of my work on an iPad?

GigaOMCould I do 80 percent of my work on an iPad?GigaOMOf the tasks I perform, there are a few that I simply can not do on an iPad. The Tableau app only has a reader on the App store; I can't edit any of my workbooks. Since that's the entirely of the time spent in Reporting, that whole slice counts against ...

Griffin Wired Keyboard for iOS Devices review - TechnologyTell









Griffin Wired Keyboard for iOS Devices review

TechnologyTell

I find whole concept of using external keyboards with iOS devices enigmatic. In my estimation, the essential point of using an iPad instead of a MacBook is its low-hassle, self-contained portability, and adding a physical keyboard collides with that ...





This app will let you delete all your drunk texts once you sober up - BGR









This app will let you delete all your drunk texts once you sober up

BGR

Spotted by Business Insider, Wiper is available for iOS and Android devices, where it acts almost like any other messaging app, allowing users to chat (text and voice), as well as send and receive media files. However, its trick lies in the “Wipe ...





Apple iOS 7.1.2 upgrade problems; iOS 7.1.3/iOS 8 upgrade could fix all? - REM









Apple iOS 7.1.2 upgrade problems; iOS 7.1.3/iOS 8 upgrade could fix all?

REM

Here are some problems being faced by the users of the iOS: the battery life is severely affected and the battery drains out quickly. Users have also been complaining about the drop in the volume levels and several other problems; problems with cameras ...





Saturday, July 26, 2014

Add A Special Bookmark In iOS To Zoom On Sites That Don't Allow It - Lifehacker Australia









Add A Special Bookmark In iOS To Zoom On Sites That Don't Allow It

Lifehacker Australia

iOS: There are a handful of sites out there that don't let you zoom in on them when you're looking at the mobile version. This can be annoying if the font's too small or it's just hard to read. To fix this, WonderHowTo shows you how to use a bit of ...