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Microsoft's Xim photo sharing app now supports Apple TV
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Microsoft will release an update for its recently-launched smartphone photo-sharing app Xim later today that adds support for displaying those images for a number of TV set-top boxes and sticks, including Apple TV. Other devices that will now work with the Xim app include Google's Chromecast, Microsoft's own Xbox One console and the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. It can now also display photos on web browsers. This new sharing feature within Xim will search for WiFi-connected devices and turn your phone into a remote controller for the device. This will let you cycle through those images. Free Download now Continue reading...
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Carcassonne cools off with new Winter edition in latest update
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Carcassonne for iPhone and iPad has gotten a little colder with its 4.0 update. The digital version of the classic board game introduces the new Winter Edition, complete with new themed tiles and the Gingerbread Man expansion. The game has also been enhanced for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Snow and ice are everywhere in the Carcassonne Winter Edition. The Gingerbread Man expansion has the title character traveling to each city giving out special bonuses. The other expansion included in version 4.0 is the Double Base Tile Set, which would be like playing with two full Carcassonne boxes in the physical game. The Winter expansion is available for $1.99, while the Do…
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How to enable or disable automatic updates for Passbook cards
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Many different Passbook cards auto-update on their own without requiring you to do anything: Your balance will refresh on your Starbucks card, and if your gate changes at the airport, Passbook will alert you appropriately. If a pass isn't automatically updating, however, or you'd rather manually manage updating your cards, you can easily turn the automatic update feature on and off on a card-by-card basis. Note: Automatic updates are only available for regular Passbook cards. As such, you won't be able to automatically update credit cards you've stored in Passbook for use with Apple Pay. How to turn automatic updates for Passbook cards on or off Launch the Pas…
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When Microsoft suddenly revealed a month ago that build 9879 would be the final pre-release build it would deliver in 2014, tech enthusiasts who were testing Windows 10 were understandably disappointed. But the firm today explained why it halted the releases when it did. You may recall that Microsoft issued the third pre-release Windows 10 build, 9879, on November 12. On that day, it also noted that build 9879 would be the last build released this calendar year, though of course two builds—9888 and 9901—have since leaked as well. Today, Microsoft's Gabe Aul offered up the first explanation for this sudden drop off in production: It's because the firm is putting toge…
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Microsoft Business Predictions for 2015: IoT matures, cybersecurity bulks up, and machine...
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During my career I’ve been fortunate to work with organizations in both the public and private sector as they adopt cloud technologies to transform, become more responsive and achieve measurable business results. Today companies in every industry and geography, including 80 percent of the Fortune 500, are utilizing Microsoft’s cloud to become more competitive and deliver greater impact. As we look at the key business drivers for 2015, we’re predicting greater growth and agility, from technologies that evolve from the Internet of Things, cybersecurity and machine learning. Internet of Things will go mainstream IoT continues to mature across a range of industry sector…
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On December 24th and 25th, Yo will Ho Ho Ho
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If you happen to be using Yo for some insane reason, we've just been informed that you won't be getting any "Yos" on December 24th or 25th. Nope, instead, to celebrate the Christmas holiday, you'll get similarly-vague "Ho Ho Ho" alerts instead. At press time we were unable to clarify if Santa Claus himself will be leaving monosyllabic push notifications under the tree this year. Free - Download Now Continue reading...
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How to share a Passbook card on your iPhone
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If you use Passbook on a regular basis to store things such as boarding passes, your hotel reservation, or any other kind of information, there are likely times when you want to easily share that information with someone else. Whether that's sending an Airbnb reservation with someone else traveling with you, movie tickets, or another kind of pass, Passbook lets you share cards in just a few taps! Before sending someone a card, remember that whatever you share on a Passbook card can be used by someone else. In other words, don't share anything you don't want someone else using. For example, you probably don't want to share your Starbucks card unless you want someone e…
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Best apps with Notification Center widgets for iOS 8: All the things at a glance!
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iOS 8 brought with it the introduction of Notification Center widgets for both iPhone and iPad. That means you can get sports scores, delivery information for all your packages, and lots more with just a quick swipe. While not all apps support Today View widgets just yet, these are currently the best iPhone apps and best iPad apps that take advantage of widgets in iOS 8! Fantastical 2 Most of us here around iMore use Fantastical 2 in place of the stock Calendar app. In doing so we now get a beautiful Notification Center widget that lets you thumb through months and view all your reminders and calendar events for the day at a glance. Tap on any one of them and …
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T-Mobile Un-carrier 8 gives you rollover data with Data Stash
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T-Mobile has today announced Un-carrier 8.0, introducing its new personal Data Stash feature for subscribers. This new Data Stash will enable anyone who doesn't use up their data allowance for that month to store this remaining balance on their T-Mobile account for use another time. Put simply, you'll be able to automatically save the remaining data allowance each month for free, and then use this hidden stash whenever you run over the limit. As touched on above, Data Stash will be available to everyone – both existing and new T-Mobile customers and individual, family or business accounts – at no extra charge. The only requirement is that customers are subscribed to …
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Apple Pay now supports credit cards that cover 90% of card purchase volume in the US
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Since it launched in October, Apple Pay has expanded its support by adding many more banks, credit cards and retailers in the US. Today, the company revealed Apple Pay now supports cards that cover the vast majority of the card purchase volume in the US. Apple revealed these new statistics to the New York Times, adding: The new companies that recently agreed to work with the service include SunTrust, Barclaycard and USAA. Ten more banks, including TD Bank North America and Commerce Bank, will back the new form of payment on Tuesday. With the new additions, Apple says it supports the cards that represent about 90 percent of the credit card purchase volume in the…
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App Santa returns to bring you some of the best apps for iOS and Mac for up to 60% off!
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App Santa is back! From December 16 to December 26, a number of independent developers have banded together to bring you some of the best apps for iOS and OS X for up to 60% off. From App Santa: App Santa is back, and bigger than ever before! Enjoy savings of up to 60% on award-winning apps from independent developers through December 26th. Some of the participating apps include: For iOS: Clear - $4.99 $2.99 Download Now Ember - $4.99 $2.99 Download Now Launch Center Pro - $4.99 $2.99 - Download Now Tweetbot 3 for iPhone - $4.99 $2.99 - Download Now PCalc - $9.99 $6.99 - Download Now Day One - $4.99 $2.99 - Download Now For Mac: Clear - $9.…
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Get the most reliable iPhone 5C spring clip holster for only $14.95 today!
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This iPhone 5C holster keeps your device clipped in tight, no matter the hustle and bustle. Just snap it to your belt, pants or bag and pop in your device. The top spring clip is extremely tough and ensures the safety of your device while providing quick-release access when you need to answer a call, text or email. Continue reading...
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Last minute shopping sale! Save 20% on all iPhone and iPad accessories
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We're taking the holiday rush into consideration this year and offering you last minute shoppers 20% off our entire selection of accessories here at iMore. That means cases, chargers, screen protectors, Bluetooth and anything else you can find to stuff your stockings with! With popular devices like the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5C and the iPad Air flying off the shelves this season, you'll want the perfect accessories to accommodate that brand spankin' new Apple device, right? After you've done your last minute shopping, simply enter coupon code: LAST14 at checkout to apply your 20% off discount. We offer FREE shipping on all orders over $50 and have even fast…
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iMore Best of 2014 Awards
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They change the way we get things done and the way we have fun. They’re what compel us to replace what’s in our pocket, on our lap, or on our desk, what’s on our Home screen or Dock, what’s in our workflows and in our hearts. They’re what challenge our perceptions, get us to forget what came before, and make it impossible for us to imagine how we ever lived without them. They’re the devices, the apps, the games, and the accessories that most changed how we worked, played, and lived. They’re our 2014 iMore Editors’ Choice Award winners! Continue reading...
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How to add a card to Passbook on iPhone
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If you've got an iPhone, you've got Passbook built right in. With Passbook you can add rewards cards, payment cards via Apple Pay, and more. Some apps even use Passbook as a convenient way to view information at a glance. All you have to do to get started is add a few cards! How to add cards to Passbook on your iPhone Launch an app that supports Passbook cards. Apps are all different but there should be a Passbook option. Tap on the Add to Passbook option. You should see a preview of the card. Tap Add in the upper right hand corner. The card should now be available to you in Passbook. Remember that the process of adding Passbook cards can vary greatly …
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I'm on the road this week and figured the trip might be a good way to stress test the recently leaked Windows 10 build 9901. And stress is perhaps the right word: In using the build regularly this way, it's become obvious that this build isn't ready for prime time despite its initial sheen of quality. No surprises there. You get what you get when you download software from the Internet, right? But I think it may be worth a short word of warning for anyone thinking of installing this build and actually using it. First, Microsoft doesn't care. The firm has publicly stated that it's happy people are so interested in Windows that they're willing to throw caution to the …
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How to view websites on your Mac that require Internet Explorer (or a PC)
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Once upon a time, the Mac and the Internet did not always get along. Long before Safari came along, Netscape and Internet Explorer were busy waging a war to define the future of browsing — a future that didn't often include the Mac. Most of the time, Mac users were stuck using browsers one or two versions behind their Windows counterparts, with no access to popular plug-ins essential to browsing various parts of the Web. It was a dark day for the rebellion. Thankfully, that age is over and gone: The Web is largely bedrocked on HTML and CSS now, with only the occasional need for a plugin — and all the major ones are Mac-compatible. That said, there are still a few …
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Apple's lawyers say iPod class-action suit is 'made up'
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Though it is set to wrap up this week, the drama in Apple's iPod antitrust case heated up again today as lawyers for each side gave their closing arguments. While lawyers for the plaintiffs argued that Apple had no right to restrict access to competing services and devices, Apple's lawyers simply stated that there was no basis for the case in the first place. According to a report from CNET: "They [Apple] don't believe that you own that iPod," Patrick Coughlin, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said in court today. "They believe that they still have the right to choose for you what third-party player can play on a device that you bought and you own." Coughlin say…
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How to delete Passbook cards on iPhone
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While Passbook is a great way to manage loyalty and payment cards, it can start to get cluttered after a while. That's why it's a good idea to clear it out here and there. Perhaps you have loyalty cards you never actually use, or you've replaced one card with a new one. Whatever the reason, deleting cards from Passbook is just as easy as adding them in the first place. How to delete a card from Passbook for iPhone Launch the Passbook app on your iPhone. Tap on the card you'd like to delete. Tap on the info button in the bottom right hand corner to flip the card over. Tap the delete button in the upper left hand corner. Tap on Delete in the popup menu. …
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Apple brings holiday cheer to employees with custom Incase backpacks
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Apple is no stranger to rewarding its employees. Along with special perks around the office, employees usually end up with a unique Apple-themed gift toward the end of the year as a reward for their hard work. This year, it appears Apple employees will get their hands on a custom Incase backpack featuring a white Apple logo. Along with the backpack, employees were also treated with a special letter thanking them for their work: This is our gift to you. But it can never compare to what you've given. What does it take to give a gift? It takes thoughtfulness. Compassion. And sometimes, sacrifice of your time, your talent, and your heart, These are the gifts …
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Apple finds sympathetic judicial ears in e-book appeal
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Apple's arguments in its appeal for the e-book antitrust case have found sympathetic judicial ears. After having lost the case under U.S. District Judge Denise Cote last year, Apple's appeal to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York seems to be going well, with judges asking questions that seemingly favor Apple's position in the case. Government lawyers accused Apple of conspiring with e-book publishers to drive the price of digital books up from $9.99 to $12.99 or as high as $14.99 in the case. Favorable judges asked why Apple's practices were deemed anti-competitive, in a report by Re/Code: In arguments before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appea…
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One of the Google Fiber installation vans in Austin, Texas. When most people think about Google Fiber, they probably contemplate the vast number of new opportunities presented by gigabit internet speeds. New innovations, faster downloads, or simply streaming video with no lag are all within the realm of possibility. Another opportunity presented by Google Fiber has flown somewhat under the radar: the option for a free, lower-tiered internet, with speeds up to five mbps downloads and one mbps uploads. Those customers only have to pay for an installation. The option is a clever marketing scheme to encourage more potential users to sign up for the installation, but …
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Authy's new widget brings more convenience to two-factor entry
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Two-factor authentication app Authy has been updated to version 17.0. You can now get your most important keys right in the Notification Center. Authy's Today widget will load up to five authentication keys at a time. If you choose to use the widget, but don't want to expose your keys, open Authy, and go to Settings > My Account > Protection Pin, and make sure that Protect Entire App is switched on. The entries in the widget will say Locked, and tapping one of the entries will take you to that service's key in Authy, now protected by your pin. You can download Authy's 17.0 update from the App Store now. Free - Download Now Continue r…
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Best custom keyboards for iOS 8: Customize how you communicate!
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If you're running iOS 8 or later on your iPhone or iPad, you can install custom third-party keyboards from the App Store. Whether you want to swipe your way to faster messaging, access GIFs right from your keyboard, or just want to add a little flair to your keys, there are quite a few options to choose from. We've gone through most of them to pick our favorites, and these are the ones we think deserve your attention! SwiftKey SwiftKey is one of the best-selling Android keyboard apps of all time — and for good reason. Not only does SwiftKey come with a great text-prediction engine, SwiftKey Flow on the iPhone lets you swipe your way through words in a snap. An…
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Disconnecting from iCloud is scarier than it should be
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As a long time user of Apple's cloud services dating back to iTools (and even dabbling with AppleLink back in the day), I just assumed that most people used iCloud. Until I started working at an Apple reseller and helping people with their Macs and iOS devices. And that's when I discovered that a lot of people don't. What's more, if they do start using iCloud and later change their minds, Apple makes decoupling from the service absolutely terrifying. iCloud is by most measures a pretty clear success: More than a year ago, Apple counted more than 300 million users, and it's gone up quite a bit since then. If you're one of the hundreds of millions of iCloud users, y…