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The bigger than big iPad is once again being rumored, this time under the name iPad Air Plus, with a display size of 12.2 inches, an Apple A9 processor, and a shipping date of either April or June 2015. The report comes from Japanese magazine Mac Fun, and was posted online by (http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/rumor/entry-25317.html)']Macotakara: According to Mac Fan's report, iPad Air Plus will be 305.31 x 220.8 x 7mm in size,and be powered with A9 processor, and be shipped between April to June 2015. And, iPad Air Plus will have four built in speakers on each edge of case, in order to play stereo sound, even if iPad rotated. Mac Fan also claims a new iPad mini 4 …

A new report says that Microsoft is planning to launch a version of its Power BI business intelligence tool for the iPhone and iPad, in what could be just the latest example of the company launching products and services beyond its Windows platform. Venture Beat reports that Microsoft send out an email this week to a limited number of people stating, "Power BI for iOS is coming soon – request early access now." The tool is basically an extension of Excel that offers users a way to show statistics in 3D visuals such as maps, charts and more. So far, the only mobile Power BI app has been launched for Windows 8. It's likely that the iOS app will be made available for Of…

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. On Friday, Disney released a teaser trailer for the next Star Wars movie, which won't come out until the holiday season next year. Haven't seen it? Go check it out. I'll be waiting here. It's entitled The Force Awakens, and in the brief footage, we get to see stormtroopers, a spherical droid bouncing along, a Sith-looking character with a wicked-looking lightsaber, and the money shot: the Millennium Falcon in all it…

CD Projekt Red has been highly successful with their Witcher fantasy RPG game franchise on the PC and consoles and recently started closed beta testing for a mobile game spin-off, The Witcher Battle Arena. However, it appears that the first Witcher mobile game to launch to the general public will be something else: The Witcher Adventure Game, a digital version of a real world board game. Players in the game can pick from one of four characters and then go on quests to fight monsters, solve mysteries and more. Here's a breakdown of the game's features, which is now on sale for $5.99 for the iPad: Art design taken straight from the critically acclaimed Witcher seri…

We're continuing our Black Friday Weekend Sale today by giving you 25% off all iPhone and iPad cases using coupon code: Case2014. That includes hard cases, skins, holsters, you name it. And, don't forget you can still receive 15% off everything else in the store using coupon code: Turkey14 which will last through midnight PST next Tuesday! Choose wisely, because you can only use one coupon code at checkout. We offer super-fast UPS and USPS shipping services for you to choose from and payment methods include PayPal, Amazon Checkout and standard credit cards. This limited time offer on iPhone and iPad cases is only valid until midnight PST, so get your orders in while yo…

Razer is finally going to start selling its long awaited Razer Nabu smartband to the general public on Tuesday. December 2 for the price of $99.99 for North American residents, but you might have a shot at getting one for $79.99. US members of the Razer Insider forums will be the first in line to purchase the Razer Nabu at this lower price, and a message thread on those forums has all the details of how users can register their interest in purchasing the smartband. Razer states, "On the day pre-orders for Nabu opens (Dec 2nd), you will receive an email with a link to a Private Access store page to make your purchase. This store page is only accessible by pre-register…

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iPhones have always been prone to Home button issues and the iPhone 5c isn't any exception. Since it's the most used button, it's not uncommon that it should wear over time. However, if you're out of warranty and not ready for a new iPhone, a replacement could cost a few hundred dollars. Luckily, a DIY Home button replacement on an iPhone 5c isn't very hard at all and only costs a couple bucks. So if your Home button isn't registering presses anymore or doesn't work as good as it should, follow along and we'll help you replace it! The Home button itself isn't normally the problem. It's the Home button cable that wears over time and results in it becoming less respons…

Happy Thanksgiving weekend, America! While I'm happily eating my weight in turkey, cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes, I'm also making plans in my head for the many, many holiday gifts I need to purchase for my friends, family, and internet buddies. As such, in honor of the shopping insanity to come, here are a few of my top gadget-and-geekery picks. We've also got lists from Rene, Ally, Peter, and the rest of the Mobile Nations crew to help you select the perfect gift this holiday season. Hardware MacBook Air Though it didn't get the Retina screen of its mobile brothers this year, the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air remain my favorite long-lasting litt…

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The first episode of Telltale's Game of Thrones series will be available for download next week. Iron From Ice will be available for OS X on Tuesday, December 2. The iOS release follows on December 4. Iron From Ice is the beginning of the tale of House Forrester. The six-episode series of games will take place in the continuity of the Game of Thrones television series on HBO, sitting between the third and upcoming fifth seasons of the show. It features a number of actors from the TV series in the game, including Peter Dinklage, Lena Heady, and Natalie Dormer. Source: Telltalge Games on Twitter [/url] Continue reading...

The trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now available on the iTunes Movie Trailers site. The 90-second trailer features footage of stormtroopers, lightsabers, the Millennium Falcon, more more. From iTunes Movie Trailers: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, opens in theaters December 18, 2015. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan & Abrams, and features a cast including actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. They will join the original stars of the sa…

Online sales during Thanksgiving were up this year, with iPhones and iPads grabbing a large percentage of online shopping on mobile devices. Overall online sales were up 14 percent over 2013, with iOS devices alone counting for a quarter of all sales. iOS devices also had a substantial lead in mobile site traffic. From TechCrunch: Yesterday, the average order value on iOS devices was $118.57, only $23 more than on Android devices. But iOS led the way in bringing more site traffic at 36% versus 16%, and in what may be the real killer stat, iOS devices alone accounted for over one-quarter of all sales, with Android at 7%. Mobile devices accounted for one-thi…

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We're now entering the biggest shopping season of the year, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just the beginning. Over at Pad & Quill, you can take advantage of great sales on great products on both days. And what's more, Pad & Quill and iMore have teamed up to bring you a truly amazing giveaway! If you're looking for a gift for that special someone, even if that means yourself, look no further than Pad & Quill. You'll be hard pressed to find higher quality craftsmanship or materials anywhere else. On Black Friday make sure you head over to padandquill.com where you can save $10 off all iPhone cases, 20% off all iPad cases, and 10% off all Leather Bag…

It's that special time of the year again when the savings are high and temperatures are low. Our team here at iMore is celebrating this holiday weekend by giving you a series of amazing discounts on a bunch of iPhone and iPad goodies you certainly won't want to miss out on! To kick off this year's Black Friday, we're giving you 25% off all iPhone and iPad chargers by using coupon code: Charger2014. And, if that wasn't enough we're also running a 15% off everything in the store sale using coupon code: Turkey14 that will last through midnight PST next Tuesday! Choose wisely, because you can only use one coupon code at checkout. We offer super-fast UPS and USPS shippin…

On a Windows 7 Dell Inspiron 2020 All-in-One with 4 gb ram and an Intel i-3 cpu 2nd Generation that I have worked on quite a few times it seems I have been there 3 times in the last year to clean up infections. Not a cheap pc, we decided to replace the hard drive with an ssd drive since the prices have come down so much and the user is sick and tired of how slow it is. Since I won a similar pc I was sure the ssd drive would make a huge difference and we were ready to reinstall Windows anyway since the issues just cannot seem to go away with normal cleanings. I had scanned with several different products for rootkits and did not see any, mainly "M-Bar" and "Rootkit Remover…

A lot of the post-game analysis surrounding the Apple Watch event in September centered on the showcasing of a list of features rather than the presentation of a clear case for why people need it in their lives. There was no iPhone-style "are you getting it yet?" moment or iPad-style "better than both" argument. Yet the neither of those devices really sold based on those pitches. The iPhone had us at the interface and the iPad at the experience. Because of that — because we've seen amazing interfaces and enjoyed incredible experiences already — the Apple Watch will have to have us at something else. And that something else will be convenience. Before the Apple Watch wa…

Arcade racing game Red Bull Racers has added new levels and vehicles just in time for winter. The new levels present new challenges, adding realistic physics based on driving on ice and snow. This update adds three new vehicles designed for winter racing. The KTM X-Bow Winter Concept puts an emphasis on starting horsepower, while the Peugeot 2008 DKR should perform well on snow. Players can also race on the new tracks using a snowmobile. The new vehicles should help you go up against the update's 36 new winter-themed challenges. You can download Red Bull Racers version 1.3 from the App Store right now. Free - Download Now Continue reading.…

Apple is once again offering Product (RED) iTunes gift cards with the purchase of any qualifying iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac bought on Black Friday. The promotion is now live in the U.S., and here's how it works: $25 for an iPod, Apple TV, or Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. $50 for an iPhone or iPad $100 for a Mac Apple, in conjunction with developers, is also donating a percentage of App Store revenue from the sale or in-app purchase of 25 popular apps, and will be donating part of the profits from Cyber Monday sales as well. The Black Friday deal is U.S. only, but the Cyber Monday donations will be international. So, if you can't get a gift card in your count…

Tales from the Borderlands is a brand-new episodic adventure game set within the Borderlands universe. A collaboration between Telltale Games and Gearbox Software, Tales is the most story-driven Borderlands game yet. Players can grab the episodes individually as they are released, or opt for a season pass to get all five episodes for a little cheaper. The first episode is already available on Xbox One and 360, Playstation 3 and 4, and PC and Mac, with the Android and iOS versions sometime thereafter. To celebrate the launch of Tales from the Borderlands, Telltale Games recently held a premiere event at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Richardson (Dallas), TX. This mark…

OS X Yosemite brings a new host of features and functionality to OS X, and some problems as well. One of the more vexing issues that's popped up is a problem that causes the save screen to grow longer and longer until it scrolls right off the bottom of the screen. Turns out it's a bug, and a pretty ugly one too — I have no idea why Apple thought it was acceptable to let Yosemite ship with this glaring mess-up. Over at his Six Colors blog, Jason Snell explains what's going on: According to [Jon Gotow of St. Clair Software], what happened is that Apple changed the file dialogs so that the title bar is now considered to be part of the window—and changed the math eve…

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath, the acclaimed action-adventure game from developer Oddworld Inhabitants, is now available for iPhone and iPad owners in the iTunes store for $5.99. The game was first released for the original Xbox console in 2005, and was the last game in the series from Oddworld Inhabitants. Developer Just Add Water created a graphically revamped version of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath that was first released for the PC in 2010 and was later launched for the PlayStation 3 and the PS Vita consoles. The game itself is a great mix of fantasy and Wild West themes as you control The Stranger, who tries to capture outlaws and collect bounties. Here's a quick …

AirDrop, part of Apple's Continuity features, makes it easy to share files between your iPhone, iPad, and/or Mac. It's especially useful for files that are larger than Messages or Mail can comfortably handle, and for situations where you want to transfer directly, without any information going over the internet. You have to be within range of Bluetooth Low Energy (BT LE), and have Wi-Fi enabled to handle the actual data, but when you do, AirDrop makes it simple and easy to share any file from OS X, and almost anything that can call up a Share Sheet on iOS. Best of all, AirDrop keeps your files private and secure. Encrypted identities When AirDrop is turned on, a 2…