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If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can easily translate web pages in the Safari browser thanks to the Bing app and its action extension. Instead of cutting and pasting links or text, or switching apps, you can simply go to the page you want to translate, tap a couple of buttons, and watch as the the language changes right before your eyes. The Bing Search app You need the Bing app to use the Bing action extension in Safari for iPhone and/or iPad. Once you have it, you can throw it in a folder and forget about it. Bing Search for iPhone - Free - Download Now Bing Search for iPad - Free - Download Now How to activate the Bing Search extension in Safari …

Almost a week after being taken offline, the Apple Online Store for Russia is back in business. It was taken offline last week in response the the falling value of the Russian ruble. It appears that at least some prices in the Russian store have increased by as much as 35%. From 9to5Mac Apple has indeed raised prices significantly. The iPhone 6 now costs 53,990 Rubles for a 16 GB base model. This is a 35% increase in the Russian sales price; the model cost 34 990 Rubles last week. 53,990 Rubles is approximately worth $980 dollars. The 16 GB iPhone 6 lists for $649, excluding taxes. Apple had said when they took the store offline that they would review pric…

This iPhone 6 Plus hard case takes your preference for sleek design into serious consideration. There's no dual-layers, screen covers or clips to worry about here. It's one piece that simply snaps over the back, leaving complete accessibility all around. Get yours in black, clear or white today for just $13.95 Continue reading...

Many of us have some time around the holidays to just relax and have fun. What better way to do it than to kick back and play some awesome games on your Mac? Wether you're buying for yourself or outfitting a new computer for a friend or family member, here's a roundup of the best new releases for the Mac. I've linked specifically to games on Steam, which I prefer to use compared to the Mac App Store. They're the same games you'll find on the MAS, but using Steam often gives you the benefit of being able to play cross-platform (if you also have a PC), store saved game data in the cloud and have a better social experience by unlocking achievements and comparing your sc…

Disney announced that it would bring contactless payments to its resorts before Christmas, and is now rolling out the feature on December 24. Visitors heading to Walt Disney World will now be able to pay using Apple Pay from their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Last year, Disney rolled out MyMagic+, through which customers could charge purchases made within the resort to their hotel room. The technology leveraged RFID and made use of wearable bands called MagicBand, which allowed customers to interact with contactless payments gateways within the resort. Disney has stated that support for other forms of payments like Apple Pay and Google Wallet are designed to make i…

Looney Tunes Dash! is an endless runner game with a twist. Packed with lots of levels, you can work your way through as your favorite Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Tweety, and more. To do you, you'll need to escape from infamous enemies and complete challenging goals. If you don't, you won't advance, and eventually, you'll run out of lives. That's where iMore comes in! We've got the tips, hints, and cheats you need to get further and even top up your lives for free! 1. How to get unlimited free lives in Looney Tunes Dash Just like Candy Crush, Looney Tunes Dash! is also susceptible to the same time cheat that lets you get unlimited f…

Holiday music fills our homes, malls, and minds from just about the moment after Thanksgiving until the end of the year. From choirs and orchestras to rock and pop to soundtracks and carollers, it's everywhere and anywhere many of us go. Here are our favorites! Ally: When I think of Christmas music, I think of my mom who loves holidays more than anyone I know. I have some great memories growing up of decorating the tree the weekend after Thanksgiving, making cookies, and just having coffee or tea on a cold night. Naturally, a lot of the music I grew up listening to, thanks to my mother, has stuck with me. Some of my absolute favorites include songs by Jim Brickman, F…

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If you have an iPhone 5s that's out of warranty and won't charge, it's possible the dock assembly itself needs to be replaced. Symptoms of a bad dock can include a faulty headphone jack, inability to charge, Siri being activated randomly while plugged in, or iTunes not recognizing your iPhone 5s. If you have any of these symptoms, we can walk you through replacing the dock assembly for a fraction of the cost of a new iPhone. What you need to DIY replace an iPhone 5s dock assembly You'll need some tools and parts in order to repair your iPhone 5s. If you're in the United States or Canada, we highly recommend checking out eTech Parts as we've had lots of good experi…

The iMore show brings you everything you need to know about the week in iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple! On this episode — iMore's best of 2014 for the Mac, and how we're all getting on with iOS8 and the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus now that we've been using them for 3 months. With Serenity Caldwell, Peter Cohen, Ally Kazmucha, and Rene Ritchie. Support the iMore show: Go to lynda.com/imore to try all courses free for 7 days. Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Show notes iMore best of 2014 awards iOS 8 review: 3 months later iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus review: 3 months later Hosts Serenity Caldwell Peter Cohen …

There's nothing worse than sitting down to watch a movie on the Apple TV and having streaming issues. Lately a lot of users, including myself, have been having issues in particular with iTunes purchases. From playback errors to excruciatingly long wait times for streaming to start, there are a few things you can try in order to get streaming straightened out and back to full speed again! 1.Check your internet connection Before trying any troubleshooting steps, be sure that your internet connection itself isn't the problem. Your Wi-Fi could be working but not your ISP. You could be connected but bandwidth could be low or packet loss high. The first thing you…

When I reviewed ArtRage some of you asked me to take a look Art Set Pro as well. Since I'm not one to back down from a challenge, I coughed up the $6.99 and downloaded myself a copy. So, was it worth it? Well… At first glance, Art Set Pro looks fantastic. In fact, I couldn't wait to launch it and play with it. It has all of the tools one would expect from any portable art program and the interface looks nice. But, at least for me, it falls short compared to other apps I've used in the past. There are a wide range of tools available from pencils and pens to brushes and pastel. In addition, Art Set Pro includes tools for blending. Plus, it has a decent color mixer and…

Holidays are filled with memories and few are as strong as the movies and TV shows we've grown up with and watched again and again with our families and friends. They're what make us laugh and make us cry, what give us thrills and help us chill. Here are some of our favorite holiday fare, along with links to rent or download them from iTunes. Some of them might also be available on Netflix and other streaming services. All of them are well worth a look. Holiday laughs Ally: In our family, A Christmas Story is a classic and something we watch each and every year at least once. Here in the US, it's typically played for 24 hours straight starting on Christmas Eve, …

Microsoft has once again updated its iPhone SNIPP3T app that it launched back in October. The app, which offers users a way to keep track of their favorite celebrities with a stream of headlines and social media updates, now lets users place their own messages on news images. Here's a breakdown of what's new in the 2.5 version of the app: Be creative. We've got a brand new snip feature that allows you to tag your own unique messages onto the latest news images. Be social. When people respond to your snips you'll instantly get notified and you can continue the conversation there. If you really like someone else's snip you can forward it or share it on Facebook or…

Made from a glossy and matte double molded polycarbonate, this durable frame conforms perfectly around the iPhone 6 to provide casual protection against minor drops. The bumper even slightly elevates the phone from flat surfaces, keeping it safe from unwanted scratches and scuffs. Continue reading...

Social TV app tvtag for iOS will be shutting down by the end of the year. The service debuted under the name GetGlue about four years ago and recently evolved its branding to tvtag. Effective January 1, tvtag.com will no longer be accessible and the tvtag mobile apps will cease to function. We recognize that some of you may want to save and archive your user data. If you're interested in requesting a copy of your data, please email your username in the subject line to datarequest@tvtag.com. Continue reading...

A new research examining mobile payment trends since the October 20th launch of Apple Pay shows that Apple is gaining traction in the space. In the month of November, Apple Pay captured 1 percent of the digital payment dollars and among new users, Apple Pay was used regularly three times as much as rival service PayPal. The data released from ITG Investment Research based on the company's mobile payments report shows: 60% of new Apple Pay customers used Apple Pay on multiple days through November, suggesting strong customer engagement. In comparison, New PayPal customers used the service on multiple days during the same time period just 20% of the time. Apple Pa…

If you're considering picking up a shiny new iPhone, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, or iPad for your loved ones this holiday, Apple's made it easier than ever. Between the Apple Online Store and the company's retail stores, it's simple to pick up the device of your choice in time to hide it under your Christmas tree, menorah, or favorite holiday trinket. Ordering from the Apple Online Store The Apple Online Store's shipping deadlines are especially forgiving this year: If your item is in stock, the company will pay for free two-day shipping. Note: Two-day shipping doesn't apply to customized built-to-order Macs, engraved products, or orders paid for with financing or a bank…

First things first: Left-side Dock, forever. I know there are some people who prefer having their Dock along the bottom of the screen, but when you're rocking an 11-inch Air, a bottom Dock takes up valuable screen space. And to borrow from the Doctor: side Docks are cool. When it comes to the 11-inch Air, screen real estate is at a premium, so I tend to use multiple desktops in Spaces — each with their own desktop picture, naturally. The one pictured above is my primary desktop (with a fun little Guardians/Star Wars mashup illustration from Matt Ferguson as my desktop picture). My other desktops have variations of the system wallpaper, for screenshot purpos…

Kate Winslet is now reported to be in negotiations for the female lead in the Steve Jobs biopic. Prior to Winslet, actress Natalie Portman was reported to have been considered for the role. If Winslet is cast for the part, she will be joining actors Michael Fassbender and Seth Rogen. Variety reports: Kate Winslet is in negotiations for the female lead in Universal's "Jobs," the biopic of the late Steve Jobs. The role of the female lead is still unclear at this point. We know that Fassbender will be playing Jobs and Rogen will be portraying Steve Wozniak in the film. Source: Variety Continue reading...

Audioengine's wired speaker systems and digital to analog converters (DACs) have distinguished them among computing audio mavens looking for excellent sound quality without spending ridiculous amounts of money. The B2 is the company's wireless Bluetooth speaker system: It packs big sound into a compact package that won't break the bank. Audioengine's focus on quality is apparent when you first open the box: The power cable, an auxiliary audio cable, and the speaker itself are all shrouded in luxurious microfiber bags to help protect them from getting scratched. Out of the box, the B2 measures about a foot wide, four inches high and 5.25 inches deep, and weighs abo…

Sonos now supports music streaming service TIDAL on its wireless speaker system. TIDAL bills itself as the first high fidelity lossless music streaming service with HD music videos and curated editorial. TIDAL has announced that the integration with Sonos is now live in the U.S. and Canada, and support in the U.K. will follow shortly. The TIDAL music streaming service now appears within the Sonos Music Service Menu with a Beta tag. Playing TIDAL tracks on Sonos is simple. Just select the service and enter your login credentials. Once logged in, navigation of TIDAL is fully and seamlessly integrated in the Sonos Controller App, available on iOS and Android mobile dev…

If you've not had enough of stickers inside Facebook Messenger, get ready for stickers on your photos. Facebook's Stickered for Messenger does just that — it lets you place stickers on photos and send them via Messenger. Not only can you slap on whatever sticker you like, you also will get to use your fingers to relocate, reorient, and resize the stickers as you see fit. Additionally, for the holiday season, Facebook's adding a bit of festive cheer to Messenger. Chat heads are going to have a snow globe theme to them, you'll be able to frame your photos with a special New Years frame, and there's even a batch of holiday stickers coming to the app. Stickered for Me…

DIRECTV is bringing live streaming to its subscribers who also use the FOX Now, FXNOW, and Nat Geo TV apps on mobile and Apple TV. Additionally, the satellite provider says that feeds of FX, FXX, FS1, FS2, National Geographic Channel, and Nat Geo Wild can be streamed away from home through the DIRECTV Everywhere platform. With the addition of DIRECTV, FOX NOW, FXNOW and Nat Geo TV offer a true TV Everywhere experience to the overwhelming majority of US pay-TV customers. In addition to traditional On Demand via the set top box, full episodes of FOX, FX, FXX, National Geographic Channel, and Nat Geo WILD series are now available to more than 80% of U.S. pay-TV custome…

Most of us make our gadgets and tech a priority when packing for a trip. From iPads and iPhones to cameras and chargers, there's a lot to keep track of. With the holiday season upon us, we figured there's no better time to share our favorite products and tips for traveling with gadgets. We've got all the info you need you need to figure out exactly what you should be bringing, what's best left at home, and what you should carry it all in to keep them safe! Be realistic about what you need to bring The first thing you should do before packing a single thing: be realistic. Do you really need to bring three different charging packs or a cable for each device? Pro…