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NSFW: Hey developers, paying for coverage is a scam
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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NSFW is a weekly op-ed column in which I talk about whatever's on my mind. Sometimes it'll have something to do with the technology we cover here on iMore; sometimes it'll be whatever pops into my head. Your questions, comments and observations are welcome. It'll be no surprise to you to read that I'm pitched on new products all the time. Every day I get dozens of email solicitations from developers, marketing and PR people to cover new products for iMore. And many of them have variations on this: "How much will it cost for our product to be written about on iMore?" The answer is: Nothing. We don't take a dime to cover any product on iMore. In fact, even the sugg…
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Apple Pay review: 3 months later
by Guest Serenity Caldwell- 0 replies
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Apple Pay — or Pay — launched in October of 2014 as part of iOS 8.1. It enabled the NFC-based tap-to-pay system in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and the online payment system in both iPhones 6 and the iPad mini 3 and iPad Air 2. While it hasn't yet rolled out internationally, Apple Pay has expanded to more banks, retailers, and apps in the U.S. We went in-store with it at launch, but how's Apple Pay doing now, some three months later? Apple Pay and banks Peter: My bank was there on day one, and I had absolutely no problem signing up my debit card in Apple Pay. I know a lot of other people haven't been as lucky. One of the few times I've been happy to be w…
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Jeff Williams and the continued success of Apple's ops team
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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Jeff Williams, senior vice president of operations at Apple, took over day-to-day leadership of the ops team following Tim Cook's transition from Chief Operating Officer (COO) to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Since then Apple has shipped a flabbergasting number of iPhones, a huge number of Macs and iPads, and started ramping up to ship the first batch of Apple Watches. To say Williams runs the best ops team in the business does him and them a disservice — No one else even comes close. That's no dount why he's getting some much-deserved attention following Apple's blow-out Q1 2015 results. Neil Cybart, writing for Above Avalon: One thing became abundantly clear afte…
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How to manage iCloud Drive syncing over cellular
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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If you store a lot of documents in iCloud Drive, and you're on a limited data plan, you may not want apps moving large files around unless you're on Wi-Fi. Cellular data use with iCloud Drive is nowhere nearly as intensive as streaming music or videos, but if you want to make sure not a bit goes by without your say so, you can manage it all in Settings. How to turn cellular data on or off for iCloud Drive syncing Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on iCloud. Tap on iCloud Drive. Scroll all the way to the bottom and turn Off the option for Use Cellular Data. Continue reading...
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Office for Android, Outlook for iOS and Android, and new Power BI makeover – Weekend...
by Guest Vanessa Ho- 0 replies
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Before you throw yourself into chicken wings and football, here’s a quick look at this week’s highlights from Microsoft. Office continued to expand everywhere, with Office for Android coming out of preview, Outlook for iOS making its debut, and Outlook for Android releasing a preview. The unveilings continue the cross-platform march of Office for iPhone and iPad. They also follow news that universal Office apps on Windows 10 will include new touch scenarios for devices small to humongous (lookin’ at you, Microsoft Surface Hub). “These are all important steps toward our goal of bringing the power of Office everywhere – to everyone, on every device,” wrote Julia Wh…
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iTunes for OS X updated with notification center widget, improved syncing
by Guest Dan Thorp-Lancaster- 0 replies
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Apple has updated iTunes for OS X to version 12.1 today. Coming along for the ride is a new notification center widget, along with performance improvements for syncing with your iOS devices. The new widget allows you to see what's playing, as well as control playback of tracks directly from the notification center. Additionally, you can also purchase songs directly from the widget when listening to iTunes Radio. You can get in on these new features now by checking for the update from the updates section of the Mac App Store. Happy updating! Continue reading...
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441: Going to need a bigger chart
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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The iMore show brings you everything you need to know about the week in iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple! On this episode we talk Apple's Q1 2015 results, the iPhone phenomena, Mac growth, Apple Watch ship date, and the evolution of the iPad. With Peter Cohen, Rene Ritchie, and special guests Georgia Dow and Jason Snell. Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Show notes Apple Q1 2015 results Apple Watch ships in April The Year of Apple Pay Mac sales continue to kick the PC market's ass The 'great product' strategy Apple's ASP and the difference between cost and value Why Apple is underestimated so insanely always iOS 8.…
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Adobe PaintCan for iPad transforms your photos into handpainted masterpieces
by Guest Simon Sage- 0 replies
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Adobe has added another iPad app to its growing library called PaintCan. Instead of providing finely detailed artistic tools, PaintCan allows amateurs and pros alike to add broad, artistic filters to photos. These brushstrokes are added selectively to areas you want. Parts of the image can remain as sharp and detailed as you like, while the rest around it can look like it's been handpainted. Here's a quick run-down of what Adobe PaintCan is capable of. Presets: PaintCan features practical presets for many common painting situations. Start with Background presets, add some Details, and finish of with some Extras to create your personal masterpiece. Manual Control…
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How to quickly get directions to any address on your iPhone
by Guest Serenity Caldwell- 0 replies
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Apple's taken a bunch of steps in the past few years to make it easier to find directions for any given address, including data detectors that intelligently make addresses tappable in Messages, Maps search suggestions in Safari, and more. But the system isn't perfect, and I often find myself executing far too many steps every time I want to get directions for a location — even more so if I want to use Google Maps. Instead, I offer a simpler solution: Using Workflow, you can quickly get directions to any address from your clipboard. Friend didn't format their address in a way iOS can parse? Don't want to go through the hassle of copying and pasting an address from one p…
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Disney Infinity Toy Box revamped with better graphics than ever
by Guest Simon Sage- 0 replies
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Version 2.0 of Disney's Infinity Toy Box has come to iPad, leveraging the Metal API to offer exceptionally shiny graphics. The wide-ranging platforming game for iPhone and iPad includes level creation tools and a bunch of collectible heroes from Marvel and Disney. Infinity Toy Box 2.0 is fully cross-platform so you can pick up where you left off on consoles and PC. Though separate from the original Infinity Toy Box, all of your previous progress is carried over. Here's a breakdown of what's new in Disney Toy Box 2.0, for those interested. Try 3 Characters for Free - They rotate often, so check back to explore new characters and play styles. Build Toy Boxes Fa…
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Scanbot update adds reminders and 1Password integration
by Guest Simon Sage- 0 replies
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One of our favorite document scanning apps for iPhone and iPad, Scanbot, has been updated to version 3.5 with quite a few imporovements. For one, you can now set tasks and due dates related to documents you take a picture of through the app, provided you're running the Pro version. Those reminders tie in with the native Reminders app and Evernote, providing proper system notifications for when that bill is due or that document needs any other kind of attention. There's also 1Password integration, so you can get connected with related cloud services with minimal fuss. Here's a look at the full changelog for Scanbot 3.5. For All Users Added support for si…
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Don't miss your chance to save 46% today on these popular hard cases for iPhone 6
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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The SURFACE Case with kickstand is the perfect iPhone 6 hard case; combining a super-slim design, protective outer shell and a magnetic kickstand for convenient viewing. The exterior features a custom soft coating that provides additional grip, too! Available in 8 colors for only $18.95 Continue reading...
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Sony's memory products are discounted by as much as 69% on Amazon
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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If you're looking to get an SD card or a USB drive, be sure to check out Amazon's Gold Box deal of the day, through which the retailer is offering heavy discounts on Sony's memory products. Here are all the SD and microSD cards on offer: Sony 16GB SDHC/SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card - $7.99 (down from $19.99) Sony 32GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card - $10.99 (down from $34.99) Sony 64GB SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card - $23.99 (down from $64.99) Sony Media Solutions 128GB SDXC UHS-1 Memory Card - $49.99 (down from $99.99) Sony 16GB Class 10 Micro SDHC R40 Memory Card - $7.99 (down from $14.99) Sony 32GB Class 10 Micro SDHC R40 Memory Card - $11…
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Big Game Day Sale! Save 15% on all iPhone and iPad accessories
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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It's time to gear up and buckle down for this weekend's big game! No matter what team you're rooting for this year, we can all agree that 15% off all accessories here at the iMore Store is a pretty sweet deal. We've got cases, chargers, screen protectors, etc. for the hottest Apple devices including the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPad Air, iPhone 5C and many more. To receive 15% your entire cart, use coupon code: GAME15 at checkout and you're all set! We also offer FREE shipping on all orders over $50 and provide expedited shipping options for those that need their order on the fly. So, place your bets for your favorite team and save some serious cash on…
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Evolve: Hunters Quest boils down first-person shooter to match-3
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The fantastic upcoming first-person shooter Evolve is being reimagined for mobile as a match-3 iOS game called Hunters Quest, available for free today in the App Store. As in the original, players are hunting a big, bad alien and have to work together to make sure they don't become the prey. Over time you earn ability mastery points in the mobile title which carry over to the full-fledged console game. The mobile title also provides simplified replays of your latest console or PC matches for strategic review. The open beta weekend not long ago saw a whooping 2.2 million matches played, and looking at the latest gameplay video, it's easy to see why Evolve is going to be…
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Office everywhere: More great news for Office on iOS and Android
by Guest Julia White- 0 replies
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Last week, we saw the new experiences coming with Windows 10, including how Office universal apps for Windows 10 will deliver new touch scenarios for the smallest devices all the way up to Microsoft Surface Hub. This came on the heels of our recent Office for iPhone release and Office for iPad update, as well as the Preview of Office for Android tablets. These are all important steps toward our goal of bringing the power of Office everywhere – to everyone, on every device. To date, we’ve seen more than 80 million downloads of Office on iPhone and iPad worldwide. The Office apps remain in the Top 10 Best Productivity Apps category with a 4+ rating. Since the Office for …
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SoundCloud for iPad redesigned with cleaner UI, better controls and more
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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SoundCloud revamped the user interface of its iPhone app last year, and is now bringing the changes over to the iPad. Version 3.7.1 for iPad features a cleaner layout with an emphasis on album art, simplified controls for navigation and playback, and consolidation of your likes and playlists in one location. You can also access a user's profile from a track or playlist by clicking on their name. SoundCloud mentions that the update does not feature the audio recording feature: Please upload any locally stored sounds before upgrading your iPad app, as audio recording has been removed from this version. For future recording, we recommend downloading one of the man…
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iOS Help: How to fix repeat iCloud sign-in requests on iPhone and iPad
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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Welcome to iOS Help feature. Every week I'll try and help you fix the problems you're having with your iPhones and iPads. If you have a question or issue you're having trouble with, I encourage you to email us at ioshelp@imore.com. This week's question comes to us from John: Hi, On my iPhone 5S — running iOS 8.1 — I get repeated requests to sign in to my iCloud account (3 times in the past hour). Please tell me how to fix this. Thank you, John John: I experience this annoying popup occasionally as well. While I can't tell you why it happens occasionally, I do think I have a solution that seems to work most of the time. How to stop iCloud from asking…
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Sky partners with O2 to enter the UK mobile market
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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Sky has today announced plans to launch a new mobile service in 2016, partnering up with O2 for the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) venture. The deal will enable Sky to offer 2G, 3G and 4G services to its customer base, placing the company in a strengthened position against rivals. It's an interesting move, given that BT is purchasing EE for £12.5 billion, which provides services to Virgin Media, and Three owner Hutchison Whampoa is set to acquire Telefonica's O2. Sky has decided to act now with serious changes on the horizon for the UK mobile market, and will be teaming up with O2 (and potentially Three). The premium TV provider will offer voice and data p…
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How to play Windows games on your Mac without Windows
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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The Mac has plenty of games, but it'll always get short shrift compared to Windows. If you want to play the latest games on your Mac, you have no choice but to install Windows...or do you? There are actually a few ways you can play Windows games on your Mac without having to dedicate a partition to Boot Camp or giving away huge amounts of hard drive space to a virtual machine app like VMWare Fusion or Parallels Desktop. Here's how. Almost since the first Intel-based Macs appeared in 2006, we've been able to run Windows on our Macs. Apple provides the software to do so right built-in: Boot Camp, which enables you to partition off a segment of your hard drive and insta…
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Outlook for iPhone and iPad is here — Office fans rejoice!
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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Microsoft has released a new Outlook app for iPhone and iPad, rounding out the Office experience on iOS. It's a fully featured email client, lets you connect not only to Office 365 but Gmail, iCloud and standard email accounts as well, and is worth downloading if you use the desktop version and enjoy Microsoft Office products. This new Outlook is based on Acompli, which Microsoft previously acquired. From the Microsoft Office blog: The new Outlook apps work great with Office 365, Exchange, Outlook.com, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail and other major email services. Find out more about the Outlook for iOS and Android apps here. For our Acompli users, Outlook will be a familiar…
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Your typical mobile gamer today spends two hours every day face-down in a tablet
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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A new survey of mobile gamers conducted by the NPD Group says that they are playing, on average, over two hours a day on their devices. The survey, conducted in late 2014, indicates a 57% increase in the average play time for mobile gamers, compared to just 80 minutes a day in 2012. NPD's report is based on an online survey of 5,566 individuals ages 2 and older. It states: Kids ages 2 to 12 are spending the greatest proportion of their device time on gaming versus other activities. This age group is also playing more games (average of 5 games), as well as more games that were paid for (average of 3 games). The average amount of money spent by this age group ove…
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Take control of Trello notifications with Sunrise Calendar for iPhone and iPad
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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Sunrise Calendar isn't a replacement calendar app for me. That spot is currently occupied by Fantastical 2 on both my iPhone and my iPad. Sunrise Calendar is, however, a very important part of my workflow — it's my notification system for Trello. Yes, Sunrise Calendar is better at notifying me about Trello — the workflow management tool we use at iMore — that Trello itself. That alone makes Sunrise Calendar indispensable to me. I love Trello but if you're using it on a regular basis, you know that the notification system is less than stellar. Actually, if we're being honest, it sucks. I can't customize any kind of notification preferences through Trello for iPhon…
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Never mind the Apple Watch: Where's Apple Glass?
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Wearables. We hear a lot about wearables, and Apple's staged to make a big entrance in 2015 with the release of the Apple Watch. In the interim, other companies are making plays in another segment of the wearables market: glasses. Google may have gone to ground for a bit to rework its Glass product, but Microsoft is charging full speed ahead with HoloLens and Facebook last year acquired Oculus VR, makers of the Rift headset. Where's Apple in all this? As Rene and I have both pointed out in the past, chances are if something consumer electronics-related can be prototyped, Apple has done it. I have no doubt that somewhere in a well-secured office in Cupertino rests App…