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Stainless steel Apple Watch pricing announced, starts at $549
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Apple has announced pricing for the Apple Watch, the silver and space gray stainless steel collection that sits at the mid range of the product line. As part of the Spring Forward event, Apple said the Apple Watch (steel) will start at $549 for the 38mm model and $599 for the 42mm model. These prices can rise to as $1049 for the 38mm and $1099 for the 42mm depending on the band. The stainless steel Apple Watch has with larges number of available band options. These include the leather loop, link band, Milanese loop, and the sport bands. The Apple Watch will be available for pre-order April 10. Apple Watch Apple Watch event Apple Watch buyers guide Ap…
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How to manage two-factor authentication on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Authy
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Passwords are weak and often cracked. Two-factor authentication, which uses your phone number to send a secondary code you have to enter, is much stronger. I know first-hand how scary password hacks can be, but I still put off two-factor authentication for years — relying instead on a strong multi-digit 1Password-generated password — because it felt clunky and hard to set up. What if I lost access to my phone number because I was restoring my iPhone? What if I couldn't get network access for my two-factor code? Too much hassle, I thought. Authy changed my opinion on two-factor authentication: The app makes it far less terrifying to deal with; it also lives on both m…
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Star Trek Online offers Leonard Nimoy memorial
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Developers of the Star Trek MMO have created a memorial for recently deceased Spock actor Leonard Nimoy. Developers of the massively multiplayer game for Mac and Windows, Star Trek Online, have erected a tribute to Leonard Nimoy in the game. Engadget reports that Nimoy's recent passing inspired the developers to create tributes to Nimoy in locations in the game including the planets Vulcan, New Romulus and Earth. What's more, STO developer Cryptic Studios has adorned the same locations with plaques honoring the actors that've embodied other Starfleet recruits including DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Majell Barrett and series creator Gene Rodenberry. If it so…
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Secret Apple Watch controls: How you'll control what's on your wrist!
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The Apple Watch only has two hardware buttons but, just like the iPhone, there's a lot you can do with them! Tim Cook introduced the Apple Watch back in September and while much was shown off, much still remains to be seen. What we do know is that it has two buttons — a digital crown that can also be pushed, and a traditional hardware button beneath it (or above it if worn on the right wrist). Rumor has it, though, when you combine multiple and long presses, there'll be a lot you can do with it. Scroll and zoom Spin the digital crown to scroll through lists or zoom in or out of the home screen, maps, photos, and more. Like the click-wheel on the classic iPo…
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What else do you want to see at Apple's Spring Forward event?
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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If the Apple Watch shares the keynote stage on March 9, what could it share that stage with? The 2007 iPhone keynote also hosted the re-introduction of Apple TV (née iTV). The 2012 iPad 3 event also hosted the introduction of the Apple TV 3 (1080p). Last year's iPhones 6 event shared the stage with the Apple Watch, and the iPads with Touch ID shared the stage with the Retina 5K iMac. Apple has a history of double features. For the last couple of years, spring has been a quiet time for Apple. It wasn't until WWDC in June that the company took to the keynote stage. That made sense. Almost all their existing product lines were updated in the fall, leaving not much else…
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Pandora planning a day pass feature for ad-free listening without a subscription
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Pandora is preparing to implement a day pass service that will allow customers to buy short-term access to ad-free music streaming. The day pass will take the form of a limited, non-recurring subscription to Pandora One. The plan currently involves a 24-hour pass for 99 cents, though Pandora will be testing that price, and could even implement a multi-day pass. The company confirmed plans to offer day passes in a statement to Gigaom: "Pandora is committed to delivering an effortless, personalized experience and we recognize some consumers may want an ad-free experience but don't necessarily want to commit to a subscription. This offering will allow consumers to…
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GDC 2015: Doctor Octopus to invade Spider-Man Unlimited
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In addition to Dungeon Hunter 5, Gameloft was also showing off the latest upcoming Spider-Man Unlimited update at GDC 2015. This episode of the endless runner game features the nefarious Doc Ock, and has a plotline that ties in with the print comic series. While Spider-Men from alternate realities continue to bicker among each other, Doc Ock presents new challenges by taking to the track alongside your favorite webhead. You'll dive under the waves into the underwater lab of Doctor Octopus, and over time gain access to new Spider-Man characters to play (including Superior Venom). The next update for Spider-Man Unlimited will be out by the end of the month. …
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How to set up two-factor authentication for Twitter
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Twitter can be a powerful mouthpiece for yourself, your brand, or your business — and an even more powerful weapon if your login credentials fall into the wrong hands. You can protect your account by enabling Twitter's two-factor authentication options; here's how. To prevent your Twitter account from being compromised by enterprising hoodlums or hackers, there are a couple options available to you. Option 1: Send a code to your phone number When you log in to your Twitter account via app or Web browser, you can get the service to send you a code to your phone number that you must first input before gaining access to your account. Setting it up is easy: …
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These iPhone 6 skin cases are on sale today for $4.95
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Made from a durable silicone, these iPhone 6 skin cases are designed to fit comfortably around your device while adding a little extra grip. There's complete access to the buttons, ports and camera. Get yours in black, pink or teal today and save 67% [/url] Continue reading...
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Eddy Cue reiterates how Apple Pay and Apple Watch will work together
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Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue reiterated how Apple Pay will work with the Apple Watch at Friday night's Golden State Warriors game. Cue talked in some detail about how Apple's payment service and wearable will work together, though most of this information was previously announced by Apple. The watch will need to be unlocked in order to use Apple Pay, which can be done either through Touch ID on your iPhone, or a passcode on the Apple Watch. Cue also said that you can choose if you'd like to enter your passcode every time you use Apple Pay on the watch, according to CNET: "You can [type a password] if you want to, but you won't normally h…
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Comic: The much-maligned Mac Pro
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Happy Saturday, iMore! Because Rich is awesome, he's letting us run some of his Mac-themed comics from the Diesel Sweeties archive on weekends. Bonus comics, woo! We hope you enjoy. Read more comics from the Pixel Project on iMore.com. [/url] Continue reading...
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T-Mobile announces March 18 event in New York; calls it 'a real piece of work'
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T-Mobile has sent out an invite tonight for a March 18 event in New York City that it promises will be "a real piece of work." There's no telling what T-Mobile has in store for this event, but the invite featuring a single tag-line falls in line with what we've seen from past uncarrier events. The only other hint that T-Mobile gives is a message saying it is "rewriting the rules of wireless again!" For a recap, during T-Mobile's most recent Uncarrier 8 event, the carrier unveiled Data Stash to the masses. In any event, join us on March 18 at 12:30pm Eastern when we'll report on whatever the Un-carrier has in store. In the meantime, feel free to speculate below…
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Apple reportedly making changes to iPad in Education program to ease app distribution
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It looks like Apple is set to make some changes concerning how schools manage the deployment of iPads for the upcoming school year. The reported changes would make it easier for schools to manage installing apps and restrict purchases made by students on their devices. According to an email obtained by MacRumors, Apple is implementing changes that would eliminate the need for each device to be tied to an Apple ID in order to install apps, easing the process of setting up devices before distribution to students. From the email: To simplify large deployments, including one-to-one and shared use, we want to make app distribution even easier. Today, Apple IDs ar…
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How to quickly get directions to any contact with Maps
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Maps gives you numerous ways to get directions, including straight from your contacts. While you can always search for the places you want to go, if you have a personal or business address stored in your Contacts app, it's only ever a few taps away. There's no need to switch apps, and no need to search. As long as you have the street name and number, and city and state stored on your iPhone or iPad, Maps will have you on your way in no time! How to get directs to any stored address right from the Maps app Launch the Maps app on your iPhone. Tap on the search field at the top. Tap on Favorites. Tap on Contacts in the bottom navigation. Find the contact you'd …
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Apple said to have no plans for free tier with rumored subscription music service
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Apple will apparently not offer a free tier for is oft-rumored subscription music service when it launches later this year. Company executives have reportedly been saying as much during negotiations with record labels. For current Beats Music subscribers, this wouldn't be any sort of change. Apple will reportedly still offer a trial period on the service, then charge after that. This is exactly how Beats Music works now. But Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue and Beats' Jimmy Iovine have apparently been making aggressive arguments for this model in recent license negotiations for their upcoming streaming service, according to Re/code: Apple ex…
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Apple Watch will make you use your iPhone less
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Many people who haven't yet had the chance to try an Apple Watch are still wondering whether or not it will have a place in their lives and workflows. Some don't think it will, at least not any time soon. Those who've been using it for a while, including Apple's CEO Tim Cook, say it's already become invaluable to them — That it saves them from having to pull their iPhone from their pockets or purses, that it helps them live better healthier lives, and that it helps them hook into all the digital things around them. Matthew Panzarino does a great job distilling that value on TechCrunch: One user told me that they nearly "stopped" using their phone during the day; …
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How to keep your Mac safe for your kids
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How to keep your kids safe while on the Mac with Parental Controls in OS X Yosemite Keeping your kids safe while using the computer is paramount in many parents' minds. Fortunately Apple gives you the resources you need to keep your Mac safe for little ones. So today I'm going to give you some tips on the parental control features that are available to you in OS X Yosemite. Overview Parental Controls are designed to work in conjunction with individual user accounts on the host Mac. If you haven't already created a user account for your child, you can do so here. Just remember that the Parental Controls feature requires administrator access, so make sure yo…
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Jennifer Lawrence's new movie Serena arrives on iTunes before its U.S. theatrical launch
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Serena, starring Jennifer Lawrence, is available to rent in the iTunes Store today, a full three weeks before it will be released in theaters. A rental of the film will run you $9.99 in both HD and SD. The movie, set in North Carolina during the 1930s Depression, also stars Lawrence's Silver Linings Playbook co-star Bradley Cooper, and is set be released in US theaters on a limited basis on March 27 (it has already been released in theaters across Europe). Here's the description from the iTunes Store listing: George and Serena Pemberton (Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper and Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence) are love-struck newlyweds building a business empire. Se…
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Apple Watch sizes: Should you get 38mm or 42mm?
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The Apple Watch comes in two sizes: 38mm (small) and 42mm (large). Which one you choose depends on how you want to wear it. Apple has provided two sizing options for the Apple Watch — 38mm and 42mm. That's consistent across across collections, starting with the aluminum Apple Watch Sport through the stainless steel Apple Watch to the gold Apple Watch Edition. Some might consider their personal choice obvious, whether that's based on wrist size, gender, or some other factor. If you're not finding it quite so obvious, however, here are some things to consider when picking the perfect Apple Watch size for you! Height vs. width Unlike traditional watches, which…
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Japan Display's new $1.4 billion factory will reportedly make displays for Apple
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Japan Display, one of Apple's suppliers of displays for their mobile devices, has confirmed that they will build a $1.4 billion display factory. The factory will reportedly be focused on producing displays for Apple. Previous reports indicated that Apple and Japan Display had been in talks for a partnership for a $1.7 billion plant. As with the previous reports, Apple is said to be making an investment in this plant, according to Reuters: The company did not name Apple, in line with its policy of not identifying clients. A person familiar with the matter said Apple would also invest an unspecified amount in the plant, which would further the Japanese screen mak…
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Week Weather for iPhone gives you 7 days of weather in a glance
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Week Weather for iPhone is a new app that lets you view your current and upcoming weather quickly. The app provides an information-rich, yet easy-to-read outlook on a week's worth of weather. Week Weather presents forecast information to you through a graphical layout, rather than just through text like many other weather apps. Color-coded boxes will give you the temperature, as well as the conditions of any given period of time. The size of a box is determined by how long its conditions are expected to hold. Tap a box to get more detailed information. Week Weather provides a general forecast, as well as more detailed outlooks. There are sections for temperatu…
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Blackrock Mountain will expand Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft in April
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Developer Blizzard will release the next single player expansion for their popular card collecting game next month for the iPad. Blizzard plans to launch real money pre-orders for Blackrock Mountain on March 19 and will throw in an exclusive card for those folks. Here's what players can expect from this Hearthstone expansion: The Blackrock Mountain Adventure thrusts Hearthstone players into the middle of a war between powerful forces battling for control of the mountain. There, duelists will encounter fierce minions, including Dark Iron dwarves, fire elementals, and dragons, before facing off against iconic menaces from the Warcraft® universe, such as Ragnaros,…
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NSFW: Don't throw out the Aperture baby with the bathwater
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Just because Apple's pulling Aperture from the Mac App Store doesn't mean you have to pull it from your workflow. Apple sent out an email to Aperture owners this week reminding them that as soon as Photos for OS X goes into general distribution, Aperture will no longer be available for purchase from the Mac App Store. The usual gnashing of teeth and tearing of hair erupted soon afterwards. I have just one thing to ask people who are complaining about this: Why are you so anxious to get rid of Aperture? Look, Aperture is end of life, we all know that. Apple said that last June at WWDC, and the email they sent out this week says that they won't be selling new copies…
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Reserve Strap wants to be your Apple Watch battery extender
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Just like there are power cases for iPhones, the Reserve Strap — still in prototype — hopes to extend the battery life of the Apple Watch. The Reserve Strap is a prototype accessory for the Apple Watch that wants to give you extra time to actively use the device. While there are no solid numbers yet on just how long the Watch's battery should last Apple has indicated that it will last about a day. The Reserve Strap uses two small batteries in conjunction with an inductive charging cradle. From the Reserve Strap website: These photos show our first concept--a silicon band with embedded lithium polymer cells and an inductive charging cradle between your wrist …