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This War of Mine is headed to iPad in July, snags new interactive trailer
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This War of Mine, a game that puts you in the shoes of civilians during war time, is coming to iPad in July. This War of Mine, an intriguing game that launched on Mac late last year, is coming to the iPad in July. Developer 11 Bit Studios made the announcement in a new interactive trailer earlier today. If you're unfamiliar with This War of Mine, the game is quite unique in that it lets you experience the life of a civilian during war time, rather than planting you in the boots of a soldier. The atmosphere is dark and moody, dropping the player in a war-ravaged Eastern European city while they simply try to survive. The game was nominated for and won several …
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How to add multiple users for your HomeKit accessories
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Living with multiple iPhone or iPad users and want to give them access to your HomeKit-enabled accessories through Siri? Here's how. If you live in a house with multiple people, chances are that they'll probably want to control your HomeKit-enabled accessories at some point — especially if those accessories happen to be, y'know, lights. Any device that uses the same Apple ID should automatically connect, but what about people who use different Apple IDs? Well, while you could just insist that they use the accessory's companion iOS app, we all know that controlling things with your voice is a bit cooler... and you're a nicer roommate/significant other for letting the…
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Wireless Code of Conduct now applies to all Canadian wireless customers
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Starting today, June 3, all Canadians now fall under the Wireless Code of Conduct, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of wireless customers. The Wireless Code of Conduct is a regulation in Canada from the Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that aims to protect wireless customers from outrageous fees, contract cancellation waiting periods, and more. For instance, the cancellation fee for a fixed-term contract can not be more expensive than the remaining total cost of your device. This means that once you pay your device off, you can cancel your contract without incurring a fee. On top of this, devices must be paid off within 24 months, w…
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System requirements If you want to upgrade to Windows 10 on your PC or tablet, here’s what it takes. Latest OS: Make sure you are running the latest version either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update. Don’t know which version you are running? Check here to find out. Need to download the latest version? Click here for Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update. [*]Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC [*]RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit [*]Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS [*]Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver [*]Display: 1024x600 Important notes The upgradeability of a device…
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Typo's keyboard for the iPad Air and iPad Air 2 is available now for $189
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Despite recent setbacks with their smartphone keyboard, Typo marches on, releasing their keyboard for the iPad Air and iPad Air 2. While they will be discontinuing their smartphone keyboard, Typo has soldiered on, releasing their new keyboard for the iPad Air and iPad Air 2. The Typo for iPad features a built-in adjustable stand, and comes in at 5.5mm thick. In addition to the stand, the Typo features full-sized keys in an effort to simulate the laptop typing experience. The Typo also has its own autocorrect functionality for common contraction and capitalize the first word of a new sentence. The case's stand features a proprietary hinge that allows it to stand …
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Classic Buckle band for Apple Watch review
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The Classic Buckle for the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch is made of Dutch leather from the ECCO tannery in the Netherlands, and is a refreshingly new take on tradition. I didn't order the Classic Buckle for Apple Watch the same time as I ordered the Watch itself and the Leather Loop. I ordered it later, when I was at the try-ons, and I was speaking to one of the Apple reps about it. I'd almost dismissed it before then. The Link Bracelet was going to be my classic strap, after all, and the loop, my leather. But we got to talking, then trying, and then liking... From there it was one tiny step to ordering. I actually managed to find it at Apple Retail and buy it before my…
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Save over 50% today on Case-Mate Slim Tough Cases for iPhone 6
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The Slim Tough Case is designed to offer a sleek and sophisticated silhouette that blends refined looks with enhanced protection. This case features a color-contrasting bumper, a shock-absorbing flexible interior, and is accented with metal buttons. Choose your favorite color today for only $13.95! Continue reading...
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Apple issues voluntary recall on the Beats Pill XL speaker
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Apple has issued a recall on one of its Beats Bluetooth speakers due to a fire safety risk. Apple has issued a voluntary recall of the Beats Pill XL speaker. The Bluetooth speaker has been found, in what Apple says are rare cases, to pose a fire safety risk. Apple is offering either an electronic payment or Apple Store credit to customers who return their speakers. From Apple: Because customer safety is the company's top priority, Apple is asking customers to stop using their Beats Pill XL speakers. Customers who purchased a Beats Pill XL speaker should visit www.apple.com/support/beats-pillxl-recall for details about how to return their product to Apple, …
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Fantastical comes to Apple Watch — with reminders!
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Fantastical by Flexibits is the calendar app I use on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. I'm typically a default app kind of person, but Fantastical makes entering and finding appointments so much faster and better than the default calendar app, it overcame my usual bias. So now that Fantastical has made the leap to the Apple Watch, will I leap to it there as well? $4.99 - Download now I have two major problems with time management on the Apple Watch. There's no Reminders app like there is on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and the Calendar app locks you into a current month view, so you can't look at months ahead. Fantastical for Apple Watch doesn't address the second prob…
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Clearly making users more productive means providing internet access no matter where they go. According toVentureBeat, the software company is currently developing a cross-platform service that will offer "hassle-free" Wi-Fi around the world. The new service, called Microsoft WiFi, was first seen online by Twitter user WalkingCat — who also first noticed the OneClip app — and the site has since been replaced with a "Coming Soon" graphic. However, in a statement sent to VentureBeat, a Microsoft representative confirms that the new venture is forthcoming. "We can confirm that we are working on a new service, called Microsoft WiFi, that will bring hassle-free Wi-Fi to …
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Windows 10 enables ecosystem opportunity and new customer experiences
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We’re thrilled to be in Taipei this week participating at Computex, the second largest technology expo in the world. It’s great to see all the new products and innovative technologies on display here, especially those from our partners. This is an exciting time for Microsoft, our partners and customers. There is a wide variety of amazing Windows 8.1 devices, offering cool designs and all the features customers want in market now that will be great Windows 10 devices when upgraded. With an integrated, consistent user experience across devices, universal apps, frequent OS updates, and unique features that are enabled by new hardware, Windows 10 represents tremendous oppo…
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Microsoft's Channel 9 developer site is now in a convenient iPhone and iPad app
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Microsoft continues to launch apps for the iPhone and iPad with today's release of the developer-based Channel 9 app. Microsoft wants to support the development of more apps for the iPhone and iPad. Today, the company launched a dedicated iOS app designed to allow quick access to Channel 9, Microsoft's developer-focused website with lots of tutorials and videos on how to create applications. The iOS Channel 9 app launch would seem to be yet another part of Microsoft's current strategy to support as many platforms as possible. Recently, the company announced plans to bring its Cortana digital assistant to the iPhone, and earlier today, it confirmed it had acqui…
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How to use Siri with your HomeKit accessories
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Just picked up a HomeKit-enabled device? Here's how to get it to work with Siri. The first round of HomeKit devices are here, and with them comes the first home automation devices that can interact with Siri, Apple's voice-activated assistant. Once you've installed and connected your HomeKit device, here's how you set it up with Siri! How to set up Siri with your HomeKit accessories Apple doesn't make a unified Home.app, so each of your HomeKit accessories has to first be set up separately within their respective apps. Once you've done so, you'll need to open up the Siri Integration screen of the app to add those devices so that Siri can recognize them. …
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Apple TV lineup goes into the jungle with NatGeo TV
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Fans of National Geographic will now be able to get their favorite NatGeo TV shows on the Apple TV. National Geographic has brought its NatGeo TV to the Apple TV. The channel features several episodes from NatGeo's various programs, such as StarTalk, Street Genius, and Cesar 911, along with original digital content. To access a lot of NatGeo's programming, you'll need to activate the channel with your cable subscription. Newer episodes are often found behind this restriction, while older episodes and digital originals can be viewed without registering an account. NatGeo TV should be available to all U.S. Apple TV owners now. Continue read…
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Blizzard unleashes its free-to-play Heroes of the Storm game on the Mac
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Blizzard's next game, Heroes of the Storm, is now out for Mac gamers to download and play for free right now. After months of closed and open beta testing, Blizzard is now unleashing its next major game franchise to the world. Heroes of the Storm, a free-to-play MOBA (Multiplayer online battle arena) game, is available to download and play right now for Mac gamers. The game originally began development at Blizzard years ago as a mod for their RTS game Starcraft II, but since then the developer decided to turn it into its own stand alone title. Heroes of the Storm allows players to control characters from Blizzard's three main game franchises (Warcraft, Starcraft and …
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iCloud and the App Store hit with widespread outage [Updated]
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Several people are reporting that they are unable to access iCloud, with others also reporting trouble accessing the App Store. iCloud and related services appear to be experiencing a disruption, with several people unable to access Apple's cloud services. Attempting to log into the iCloud website results in a connection error message. Others are also reporting that they cannot access the App Store at this time. As of this writing, Apple has not yet updated their System Status page for their web services. This is the third major Apple service outage this year, following two disruptions in March. Update: iCloud services appear to have been restored. Let us no …
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The future of Thunderbolt is USB-C, and this is a good thing
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Intel has announced Thunderbolt 3 will use the USB-C connector we've already seen on the MacBook. Thunderbolt 3 arrives later this year once computer makers start shipping devices equipped with Intel's "Skylake" microprocessor. Skylake is the successor to Broadwell, the fifth-generation Intel Core processor that saw its debut on the Mac earlier this year. Thunderbolt 3 offers twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 2 — up to 40 gigabits per second, more than enough for a computer to drive an external 5K display, for example. Enough to transfer an HD movie from an external hard drive to your Mac in mere seconds. Apple hasn't announced plans for Skylake yet, but Thunderbol…
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Track your apps' revenue, reviews and more right from your iPhone with appFigures
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Developers have a new way to track sales of their apps across platforms with appFigures for iPhone. AppFigures is a new tool for tracking how your apps are performing on the App Store. Along with the App Store for iPhone and iPad, developers can track their apps in the Mac App Store, as well as the stores for Android and Windows Phone apps. As a developer, you can track the revenue, downloads, and reviews of your apps, either individually or as a whole. Here's more of what you can expect from appFigures: A simple interface, designed from the ground up for the iPhone. Powerful and flexible reports that display important information at a glance with the abili…
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How to download apps from the Mac App Store
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The Mac App Store is one of the safest and most convenient ways to download software to your Mac. Apple configures the Mac spectacularly well: Your new computer comes with free, pre-installed software that helps you surf the web, create great-looking documents, edit photos and videos, listen to music and more. But there are thousands of additional applications that you can download through the Mac App Store to give your computer even more capabilities. They run the gamut: utilities, productivity tools, games, and everything else imaginable. Thousands of Mac developers offer apps from the Mac App Store, and they're yours for the taking. Downloading apps from the Ma…
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Apple Pay gets support from 12 more banks and credit unions
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A dozen more U.S. banks have added support for Apple Pay as acceptance of the payment system grows. Apple Pay has gained support from 12 new banks and credit unions. You can view all of the additions in the list below. Banner Bank BayPort Credit Union California Coast Credit Union Centier Bank Community First Credit Union (CFCU) Glenview State Bank HAPO Community Credit Union Prestige Community Credit Union Provident Credit Union Staley Credit Union Synovus Bank Wood & Huston Bank Acceptance of Apple Pay has been growing in recent months. Apple announced at their March "Spring Forward" that Apple Pay was supported at over 700,000 retail loca…
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Comic: Day one with my Apple Watch
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Ed: Welcome to this week's edition of The Pixel Project: a weekly comic from Diesel Sweeties' Rich Stevens on Apple, technology, and everything in-between. Today: Day One With Apple Watch Read more comics from the Pixel Project on iMore.com. Continue reading...
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How To: Using the Get Windows 10 reservation system Just before Microsoft officially announced that Windows 10 will launch on July 29th, Windows 7 and 8.1 users began to notice a new icon in their Notification Area. This Get Windows 10 notification is the tool for reserving your free upgrade for the new operating system and according to the Windows 10 FAQ page there is an advantage to clicking the icon and reserving your copy today if you intend to upgrade. If you reserve your copy through this system in the notification tray, Microsoft will preload your device with the upgrade before July 29th so when the day comes you won’t have to waste any time downloading i…
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After a busy few days we are catching our breath around here and continuing to learn more about the entire Windows 10 availability date on 29 July 2015. We know that Windows 7 and 8.1 users started to see the Get Windows 10 App icon show up in their system trays over the weekend (See our gallery). It is through this app that users can reserve their copy of Windows 10 when it is available as a free upgrade to those Windows 7 and 8.1 systems. This reservation is not necessary nor is Microsoft going to run out of Windows 10 upgrades either. One benefit of the pre-order, which we suspected was the case yesterday and is now confirmed by the reservation emails Microso…
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Welcome 6Wunderkinder! Microsoft acquires Wunderlist
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What’s better than completing that last important task on your to-do list? Doing so with a beautiful and useful productivity app. Today, I am thrilled to announce that Microsoft has acquired 6Wunderkinder, the creator of the highly acclaimed to-do list app, Wunderlist. The addition of Wunderlist to the Microsoft product portfolio fits squarely with our ambition to reinvent productivity for a mobile-first, cloud-first world. Building on momentum for Microsoft Office, OneNote and Skype for Business, as well as the recent Sunrise and Acompli acquisitions, it further demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to delivering market leading mobile apps across the platforms and devic…
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UEFI attack and the Mac: What you need to know
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For owners of mid-2014 or earlier Macs, a new attack against a vulnerability in the UEFI boot script table is worth knowing about but won't affect most customers. UEFI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface — is what the Mac uses to boot from firmware and into the OS X operating system. If you're familiar with BIOS, then this replaced that. At the Chaos Communication Congress (CCC) in 2014, a presentation showed how a vulnerability in the boot script table could be used to rewrite the firmware when a Mac wakes after being in sleep mode. As usual, it's something to be informed about, but for the vast majority of people, nothing to panic about. According to Reverse Engi…