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Saying no to 1,000 things
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Can we please focus on Apple's actual strengths and weaknesses, instead of what the company might theoretically, possibly, one day do? The big news earlier this week was that Apple had reportedly punted its plans to make a television set. The report suggested that the company had worked on it for over a decade: Comments Steve Jobs made to biographer Walter Isaacson have helped stir that pot for years, but the bottom line is that it isn't happening. Between this and the mythical Apple car, we spend an almost idiotic amount of time speculating on what Apple might do, instead of what they're already doing that could be improved. "Innovation is saying no to 1000 thin…
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Get $160 worth of adventure games for Mac and PC, but name your own price
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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This week's Humble Weekly Bundle features adventure games, most of which run on Mac and Windows, some Linux too. If adventure games are your bag and you're looking for a great deal, get on over to the Humble Weekly Bundle. It's a name-your-own price deal on four adventure games including Syberia, Stacking, The Novelist and Secret Files: Tunguska. All of them except for the last one are available for Mac, too. What's more, if you pay more than the average cheapskate, you'll get three additional games, and if you pay $8 or more, you'll get two more! The Humble Bundle is a long-running name your own price special that enables you to get great games for pennies each. …
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First batch of Pebble Time shipments rolling out May 27
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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Pebble has announced that the first shipments of Pebble Time will be heading out the door starting May 27, with all customers that have opted for the smartwatch set to receive tracking numbers by mid-June. From Kickstarter: Production is now in full swing since bringing the factory online at the beginning of May. With things moving along at this rate, we expect all Pebble Time Rewards to be manufactured by the end of the month. By the end of May, all backers can expect an invitation to finalize their selections in the Reward Portal so we can get your Pebble Time processed and shipped. Every backer with a Pebble Time included in their selected reward tier shoul…
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Realmadrid App for passionate fans, tools to fight human trafficking and new research to...
by Guest Vanessa Ho- 0 replies
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Welcome to another edition of Weekend Reading. Microsoft technology and employees played big roles in many ways this week, from powering the passion of soccer fans to building a “lockbox in the cloud” to connecting students thousands of miles apart. Before you start your holiday weekend, take a quick spin through the news. Microsoft and Real Madrid C.F. continued their technological revolution of futbol and the club with the release of the Realmadrid App, a new way for the club’s 450 million passionate, global fans to connect with their favorite team. Built on the Microsoft Cloud platform, the app features multi-angle match viewing, fan competitions, game replay…
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Space Black Apple Watch (steel) in pictures
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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The Space Black Apple Watch looks and feels like dragon scales, or the Batmobile, or something from Krypton. Technically Space Black is a diamond-like coating (DLC) on the stainless steel of the Apple Watch, but those are just words and they don't really do justice to how this model turned out. It's darker than it was back in September when Apple showed it off for the first time, and the new tone really does seem like something made of shadow and light. It took a while to ship — even the very first orders didn't arrive for several weeks. But holding it now, I can't help but think it was worth it. Here's what the Space Black casing looks like with the Space Black…
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day and what you should know!
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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It's Global Awareness Accessibility Day — #GAAD — and that matters to everyone. Accessibility and inclusivity are often thought of as helping people with visual, auditory, or physical challenges, learning challenges, are on the Autistic spectrum, or otherwise need assistance beyond what technology normally supplies. The truth is, making products accessible and inclusive, the way Apple does, makes them easier to use and better for everyone. It lets people young and old, novice and expert, use an iPhone or iPad or Apple Watch, and use it well. For those with challenges, however, it's not just about access, it's about empowerment. It can improve their lives and let them t…
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How to set up and use Accessibility on Apple Watch
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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The Apple Watch, like all of Apple's products, has accessibility built right in. Devices like the Apple Watch can be convenient, even empowering for many people. For those with accessibility needs, however, they can be life changing. They can let people go where they could never go before, speak with people they could never reach before, and see the world in ways that were once impossible. What's more, by making the Apple Watch accessible and inclusive to people who are blind or have visual impairments, deaf or have auditory impairments, or who have motor skill or learning or other challenges, Apple makes it more accessible and inclusive to everyone. The Apple Watch…
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Apple Store app snags support for Touch ID and two-step verification
by Guest Dan Thorp-Lancaster- 0 replies
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The Apple Store app has finally been updated today with support for Touch ID and two-step verification. The Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad got a pretty significant update today, finally adding support for Touch ID for making reservations at Apple Stores and checking receipts, along with two-step verification. Here's the lowdown on what's new in version 3.3 of the Apple Store app: Use Touch ID to view orders, access EasyPay receipts, and make reservations at an Apple Store. Support for two-step verification, giving you extra security for your Apple ID. It's been a long time coming, so this update should be good news to frequent users of the app. …
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Weather Line update brings improvements to daily view, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus tweaks
by Guest Dan Thorp-Lancaster- 0 replies
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Weather Line for iPhone and iPad has scored an update today that adds improvements to daily view, and much more. Weather Line, a nifty weather app for iOS that strikes the balance between minimalism and information overload, has been updated today with the ability to track current temperature and calendar dates in daily view, and additional improvements for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Here's the full breakdown of what's new in Weather Line version 1.5 current temperature in the daily view! (most requested) calendar dates in the daily view GPS only while the app is open optimized for iOS 8 increased to 10 locations Additional iPhone 6/6+ improveme…
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Foxconn may build up to 70% of iPhone 6s orders, 100% of iPad Pros
by Guest Joseph Keller- 0 replies
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It appears that Foxconn may remain Apple's primary manufacturing partner this year, and will reportedly produce the vast majority of iPhone units, along with other upcoming products. Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai, will reportedly remain as Apple's primary manufacturing partner in China, and will apparently receive up to 70% of the orders for this year's new iPhone models, according to KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo. Foxconn is also said to be the sole manufacturer for the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which is due out this fall, again according to Kuo. From The China Post: In addition to assembling the new iPhones, Kuo said that Hon Hai is expected to serve as …
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How to troubleshoot and fix a malfunctioning Apple Watch
by Guest Serenity Caldwell- 0 replies
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Is your Apple Watch being fussy? Here are a few ways to make it behave. Whether it's an app on your Apple Watch or the Watch itself that's giving you some trouble, you don't have to panic: There are a few simple fixes you can employ to get your smartwatch back on the operational path in no time. My Apple Watch is sluggish If your Watch is behaving erratically, it may be in need of a restart. To restart your Watch, just follow these steps: Press and hold the side button until the three digital switches appear. Slide the Power Off switch to the right to turn off your Apple Watch. To restart the Watch once it's off, hold down the side button until you see th…
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Score this simple, low-profile iPhone 6 holster today for only $4.95
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Made from a strong polycarbonate, this swivel holster features a textured backing with a horizontal pattern from top to bottom that presents a unique look and feel. The belt clip can be rotated 180 degrees for optimal comfort in any position, too. Get yours today and save 67% Continue reading...
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New 15-inch MacBook Pro and $1999 iMac 5K: What you need to know!
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Apple's latest changes to the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display and iMac with 5K Retina display won't wow spec-monkeys, but they're still important. The timing of this week's 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro and the 5K iMac updates was curious, given that WWDC is only a few weeks away. My bet is that Apple has other things planned for the keynote and doesn't want these updates overshadowed. The 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro got a couple of other under-the-hood features worth noting. The 15-inch Retina MacBook's headline feature was the addition of the same Force Touch trackpad we've seen Apple use on the new MacBook and the 13-inch MacBook Pro. After using the …
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Red, white and blue sale: Save 20% on iPhone and iPad accessories!
by Guest iMore.com- 0 replies
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In honor of the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country, we're offering 20% off all iPhone and iPad accessories at iMore. Starting today until Tuesday, May 26, you can pick up a new case, charger, screen protector or Bluetooth for your Apple device and enjoy a 20% savings by using coupon code: RWB2015 at checkout. There's an extensive selection of iPhone accessories to choose from, along with a convenient 60-day return policy and free shipping on all orders over $50 in the US and Canada. Save big on accessories for the most popular Apple devices including the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5C, iPad Air, and iPhone 5S. Take your time, browse, and…
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How to stop annoying Facebook group notifications on iPhone and iPad
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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If you belong to several groups on Facebook, notifications can get annoying incredibly fast. When you join a new group on Facebook, you're automatically subscribed to all notifications by default. That means your notifications feed can end up being littered with unnecessary alerts every time someone posts something to that group. That's exactly the problem iMore reader Katelin recently ran into: I am a member of a few groups on Facebook. I find them useful, but I don't need to receive notifications on my iPhone or see information in my news feed every single time someone makes a post. How do I stop this? I feel your pain and had the same problem with Faceboo…
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A Windows PC user's guide to the Mac keyboard
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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If you've recently switched from Windows to the Mac, you may be confused by the differences on the keyboard. Macs and Windows PCs are similar in some respects, but different functions have been mapped to different keyboard keys and different modifier keys. So if you've just switched to Mac and you're having trouble finding your way around, use this guide to help you out. There's even a bonus trackpad tip at the end! Switch to Mac Every week our Peter Cohen brings you Switch to Mac — a column to help you move from Windows PC to the Mac and OS X! Read more about switching to Mac If you've never used a Mac before, one of the first things you'll notice…
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Amazon starts offering Prime Now deliveries from local stores in Manhattan
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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Amazon today announced that the Prime Now one-hour delivery service will now be offered from local stores, in addition to the wide range of products already available trough the Amazon website. The new service extension is opening up in select neighborhoods in Manhattan from today, expansing across the borough in the coming weeks. Stores include Gourmet Garage, Billy's Bakery and D'Agostino. To take advantage of Amazon's delivery service, you'll be required to use the Prime Now app, available for iOS and Android. Two-hour delivery is free, while one-hour delivery will set you back $7.99. It's a major change for Amazon, which previously only offered products fr…
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Sunrise Calendar now integrates your Wunderlist tasks and to-do lists
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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Microsoft-owned Sunrise Calendar has introduced support for Wunderlist, allowing you to create, modify and view your to-do lists directly in the calendar app. To enable integration with the service, head to Settings in Sunrise, select Add Account, choose Wunderlist and log in with your credentials. After logging in, you can select which lists from Wunderlist you want to access within Sunrise. Here's an overview of the integration that is offered between the two services: Create tasks directly in Sunrise. Just create a new event and choose one of your Wunderlist lists as the calendar. As soon as the event is created in Sunrise, the task will also appear in Wund…
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How to set up the accessibility shortcut on your Apple Watch
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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Need fast access to an accessibility feature on your Apple Watch? Set the shortcut! On the iPhone, you can set three quick clicks of the Home button as an accessibility shortcut. On the Apple Watch, you can do the same thing with three quick presses of the Digital Crown. It lets you quickly toggle an accessibility feature on or off whenever and from wherever you want. All you have to do is set it up! How to use the accessibility shortcut on your Apple Watch Launch the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap on the My Watch tab. Tap on General Tap on Accessibility. Tap on Accessibility Shortcut. Tap to select VoiceOver or Zoom as the shortcut. How to …
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Acclaimed endless snowboarding game Alto's Adventure is on sale for $0.99
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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One of the most acclaimed new games for the iPhone and iPad, Alto's Adventure, is now on sale for $0.99, or 50% off its normal price. In February, developer Snowman released Alto's Adventure for the iPhone and iPad and it quickly generated tons of acclaim from critics, thanks to its physics-based gameplay and its unique visual style. Now the game is on said in the iOS App Store for $0.99 cents, or 50% off its normal price: Here's a breakdown of the game: Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abando…
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Age of Empires: Castle Siege gets a soft launch for the iPhone and iPad in Canada
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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Age of Empires: Castle Siege, the free-to-play action-strategy game that Microsoft released for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 in September, is coming to the iPhone and iPad. Microsoft is in the middle of a "soft launch" for its iPhone and iPad version of Age of Empires: Castle Siege. The game is currently available for Canadian residents to download and play. The game was first launched as a Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 exclusive in September 2014 and is based loosely on the classic Age of Empires PC real-time strategy game series. This new game is more like Clash of Clans than the original Age of Empires, as players build up their fortress to defend it against…
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SwiftKey brings its popular Theme Store to the iPhone and iPad [Updated]
by Guest Joseph Keller- 0 replies
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Popular third-party keyboard SwiftKey had brought its theme store to the iPhone and iPad. The SwiftKey theme store, long a fixture on Android, had made its way to the iOS version of the keyboard. The theme store, at present, has various themes that you can buy to customize your SwiftKey experience. Among the new looks introduced is the first animated theme for SwiftKey, Shooting Stars. There are 12 new themes in total, including Shooting Stars. There are five new Nickle themes, variations on the existing Nickel Light and Nickel Dark themes. These new themes are Candy, Champagne, Dusk, Rose, and Watermelon. Six new Minimal themes are also available: Aqua, Blush C…
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Apple may be looking to expand their presence in San Jose
by Guest Joseph Keller- 0 replies
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Apple may be looking to expand their presence in San Jose, with the company reportedly looking at new properties in the area Apple already has a presence in San Jose, but the company is reportedly looking at two new properties in the area, to meet their growing space needs. The properties that Apple is reportedly looking at feature space for offices, research and development, and some light industrial work, according to Silicon Valley Business Journal: Apple has been shopping at least two major projects: Ellis Partners' 300,000-square-foot 101 Tech on Orchard Parkway and Hunter/Storm's Coleman Highline development site near the Mineta San Jose International Airpo…
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How to set a Mac app as the default for specific file types
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Double-clicking on a file in the Mac Finder will open it using the default app. But what if you want to change the default? Over time you may install new apps on your Mac that you prefer using instead of others for certain kinds of files. If you find yourself using the Open with option regularly for a certain kind of file, it may be time to set a new default. This way you can simply double-click to use your program of choice, which is loads more convenient than using right-click menus each and every time. How to change the default Mac app for specific file types Control click or right-click on a file that uses the file type you'd like to change the default for. …
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Save 50% today on these metal bumper cases for iPhone 6
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These unique iPhone 6 bumper cases fit perfectly around the edges of your device and feature raised side buttons for quick and easy access. Even with the combination of aluminum and shock absorbent TPU, the TETRA Case is amazingly thin and lightweight. Choose your favorite color for only $14.95! Continue reading...