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Overcast for iPhone review: Podcasts reconsidered
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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Overcast is the new podcast manager and player for iPhone by developer Marco Arment, whose previous work included Instapaper and The Magazine. Arment is also an active podcaster who, in addition to numerous guest-spots on other shows, co-hosts the Accidental Tech Podcast, and blogger who's know for, among other things, a — shall we say fastidious — approach to everything from coffee to cars to headphone and lightbulb reviews. Put all of those ingredients together, and you have the recipe for something special. You have Overcast. There are many, many podcast apps on the iPhone already, including one made by Apple, including popular radio apps that include podcasts, and …
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Innocell Plus and Holster review: More than double your iPhone 5/5S battery life
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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More than double your iPhone 5/5S battery life with this battery pack I've found an affordable battery case and optional holster that takes my mind off my iPhone 5S battery once and for all. It's Seidio's Innocell Plus. I have to admit that Samsung's "Wall Huggers" ad resonated with me, as an iPhone 5S user. Usually near the end of the day — and sometimes, when I get really busy, even sooner — my iPhone is redlined. It sometimes gets down to single digit percent charges before I'm able to plug it in. And even then, once or twice, I've lost juice all together. Fact is I use my iPhone a lot when I'm out. It's my lifeline to the Internet, my connection to work,…
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RBC Express Mobile app offers fresh business banking functions
by Guest Simon Sage- 0 replies
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The Royal Bank of Canada released a new dedicated app for business customers today. RBC Express Mobile has all of the bells and whistles of RBC's Express Online website, which includes industry-standard encryption and optional two-factor authentication for added security. Beyond that, it's clearly enjoyed a fresh, polished user interface. Here's a quick feature breakdown. Approve payments and transfers View account balances, current and historical transactions Fulfill transfers between accounts Find a nearby RBC Royal Bank branch or ATM The same user permissions and limits Optional "two factor" authentication for sign-in and approval Industry-standard encry…
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New Opportunity: Kinect for Windows + Unified Windows developer portal and documentation and...
by Guest Todd Brix- 0 replies
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Earlier this week Microsoft released the Kinect for Windows Public Preview which represents a new opportunity for Windows developers, as apps created with the new SDK may be published to the Window Store later this year. We’re making plans to prominently feature Kinect-enabled apps to provide customers with an exciting new Windows experience. I’d like to encourage you to download the preview today and be one of the first to publish a Windows app integrating the Kinect experience. Today we are also taking the next step in the journey to a single unified Windows platform which began last November with unified developer registration, and continued at Build with universal W…
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Watch live as Satya Nadella, other key senior leaders, speak at the Worldwide Partner...
by Guest Suzanne Choney- 0 replies
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Several senior leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, will speak from 5:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. PT Wednesday, as part of the Vision keynotes at the Worldwide Partner Conference in Washington, D.C. The Vision keynotes will be streamed live online on the WPC 2014 site. Nadella will share his vision for joint success with Microsoft partners in a mobile-first, cloud-first world. To learn more, head over to the Worldwide Partner Conference site. Suzanne Choney Microsoft News Center Staff Continue reading...
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Deal of the Day: Griffin Technology Reveal Case for iPhone 5/5S
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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For today only, buy the Griffin Technology Reveal Case for iPhone 5/5S and save 40% The back of this case is made of a thin polycarbonate that's completely transparent, so it's almost as if you don't even have a case around your iPhone. The edges are made of a slim rubber, making it easy to install and remove when necessary. Even the side buttons are raised for easy access! Read our hands-on review Never miss a deal. Sign up for Daily Deal alerts What's new for my iPhone and iPad? Check out the iMore Store Continue reading...
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FiftyThree starts selling the Pencil stylus for iPad in Europe from today
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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FiftyThree, the makers of the Bluetooth-connected iPad stylus Pencil, has commenced sales in the UK, Germany and France from today. Previously, the only way to get your hands on the product was to order directly from the US, likely being hit by import fees and the like. Finally, the company has listened to feedback and the general cries for help and has launched sales in respective markets within Europe. The Pencil is the companion tool for use with the company's iPad app, Paper (see the photo above), which enables consumers to really get creative on their tablet. Those who purchase the Pencil in Europe will also receive pressure sensitivity with the iOS 8 update, ju…
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Five classic Paul McCartney albums given new lease of life as iPad apps
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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Paul McCartney is the latest artist to transform his music albums into apps for iPad owners. Five classic albums – Band on the Run, McCartney, McCartney II, RAM and Wings over America – have been made into apps, which can be downloaded from the App Store. The iPad apps include remastered audio tracks, interviews, rare photographs, album artwork and videos (rehearsal footage and documentaries). An interesting part of these apps is how they're cheaper than the remastered albums that are already available through Apple's iTunes music store, setting fans back by $7.99 each. Artists like McCartney are exploring the digital realm of mobile devices to provide advanced exper…
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Logitech announces a iPhone 5S case and magnetic car mount
by Guest Phil Nickinson- 0 replies
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If you're looking for a new iPhone case and a way to mount your phone in your car, Logitech might just have you covered. The company today announced its protection+ case and +trip (italics ours, annoying lowercase and plus-sign styling theirs) car air-conditioner mount for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. The protection+ case is a polycarbonate shell with a good chunk of metal embedded in the back to make it compatible with Logitech's car mounts as well as bring the whole thing up to a military-standard 810 G for protection against drops from 5.9 feet. The +trip mount clips on to your car air-conditioning mount, and the phone (with the protection+ case) is affixed via a …
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Logitech announces new protection+ case to keep your iPhone 5S safe from harm
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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There's certainly no shortage of cases when it comes to the iPhone, but that hasn't prevented Logitech from tapping into the market yet again with a new line of extra-rugged smartphone cases that are said to protect said devices from knocks and drops. Setting the mobile device owner back $34.99, the protection+ case is compatible with both the iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S5, utilizing its hardened polycarbonate shell and impact-resistant polymers on the corners. Just in case (pun intended) that isn't enough for your day-to-day use, the protection+ has an extra shock-absorbing rubber layer located directly behind the shell itself. Since smartphones can take quite the…
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President of Beats by Dre defends the quality of its premium headphones
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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The president of Beats by Dre, Luke Wood has defended the quality of branded headphones. Opinions have been voiced that the headphones are too heavy on bass, something Wood disagrees with. The Beats brand, while a popular source of headphones for consumers, has had its quality previously questioned with opinions shared that the headphones are not priced accordingly. This didn't halt Apple entering into a deal to purchase Beats Electronics for $3 billion. "I've certainly heard that as an opinion on the headphone, I disagree," Wood told BBC News. "We didn't go to build a reference headphone, something you build in the studio that is really a technical tool to hear when…
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Apple launches new iTunes Pass service in Japan to let you top-up on credit in-store
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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Apple has unveiled a new iTunes Pass service, enabling consumers to add credit to their Apple account by purchasing funds from sales representatives at an Apple Store. Using an iPhone or iPod touch, the sales rep scans in the amount through Passbook, which can then be utilized on the App Store. This saves the consumer from having to use a debit (or credit) card attached to the account or having to redeem cards. Unfortunately, this service appears to be limited to Japan for the time being. The tech company describes exactly how this process works. "Use iTunes Pass to make direct deposits into your App Store or iTunes account. To get iTunes Pass, visit the iTunes Store…
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Former U.S. press secretary Jay Carney's name NOT 'bandied about' for Apple PR job [Updated]
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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Apple's long-time vice president of PR, Katie Cotton is gone and that means someone is more than likely going to replace her. Rumor has it Apple is looking to bring someone in for the job, and now a compounding rumor has it former Obama White House press secretary Jim Carney could be a potential candidate. That according to a one-liner in Kara Swisher's Uber piece today From Re/code: [uber CEO Travis Kalanick] is still looking [to hire a big-gun communications and public relations strategy person for the transportation logistics juggernaut], having talked to other political players such as former Obama White House press secretary Jay Carney (whose name is also being…
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The TV Show podcast episode 9: 24 hour 11, The Leftovers 2, Doctor Who season 2
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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The TV Show is like app or game reviews for television episodes. Whether you're watching on the console in your Apple TV or streaming to your iPhone or iPad, follow along for the week of TV that was. On this episode Dave and Rene try to figure out what the hell happened in the penultimate 24, what the hell's happening in The Leftovers, if anything at all, and talk Doctor Who season 2: Tennant begins! Support the TV Show: Go to fractureme.com to get your photos printed in vivid color, directly on glass. Order with Need and then send an email to hello@neededition.com with the subject-line, "No Spoilers." to get a bunch of extras thrown in! Subscribe via RSS Subscrib…
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Australians can now take part in the Apple iPhone trade-in program, get up to A$250 off a new...
by Guest Chris Parsons- 0 replies
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Continuing the roll out of the iPhone Reuse and Recycling Program that started last year, Australians can now get up to A$250 towards the purchase cost of a brand new iPhone in-store. Any customer can bring in an iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5. The value of the gift card will be based on the overall condition of the device being traded in, additionally the new iPhone must be purchased during the trade-in process. If you have some older devices you're still hanging onto or are simply just looking to move into a new iPhone, Apple makes it pretty worthwhile and easy to do so with this incentive now in place. Anyone live in Australia and been wai…
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Microsoft provides one-year update on CityNext initiative at Worldwide Partner Conference
by Guest Laura Ipsen- 0 replies
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Exactly one year since launch, the momentum generated by Microsoft CityNext is significant and continues to grow. More than 200 partners have already signed on to Microsoft CityNext and are actively delivering more than 700 solutions worldwide – helping to build more modern, safer, healthier and educated cities. In the last year alone, through a variety of high-profile events with city leaders, we established key alliances with cities across every continent – providing our partners with innovative solutions to help customers not only do more with less, but also to come up with new ways to transform using less resources. I call this “New with Less.” WPC 2013 was a ve…
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Could Beats' Jimmy Iovine be Apple's next ad man?
by Guest Chuong H Nguyen- 0 replies
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Apple is rumored to be shaking up its advertising effort and speculation has it that longtime creative agency partner TBWA Media Labs may be out in favor of Beats' Jimmy Iovine. Apple had acquired Beats for a cool $3 billion, and it looks like that money will net Iovine a posh office heading up Apple's "Madison Avenue" efforts as the iPhone-maker is looking to reignite its marketing campaigns. Though we don't have any confirmation on the outing of TBWA for an Iovine-headed campaign for Apple, the move would make sense as Beats has generated quite a buzz for the brand and Apple may try to leverage that. This isn't the first time we've heard of a rumor that Apple ma…
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iCloud Drive and DocumentPicker for iOS 8: Explained
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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iCloud Drive and its associated DocumentPicker are new features of iOS 8 that allow the app you're using to open files created in a different app, import them, move them, or export them right back out again, all without creating any unnecessary steps or complicated workflows. Everything is also automatically synced through iCloud, so changes made in one app won't only be reflected back in the original app that created the file, but on all your devices. It's yet another way inter-app communication has come to the iPhone and iPad. So, how do iCloud Drive and DocumentPicker work? From work to workflow One of the design goals of the original iPhone and iPhone OS w…
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How I saved 140 GB of hard disk space using iTunes Match
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Have a large iTunes library? Consider getting it off your hard drive and into the cloud Ever since I started using Macs with SSDs, I've become keenly aware of how much storage space I use. Over the years I've built up a great library of archived articles I've written, files I've saved, applications, and media. But it's mostly music. Music occupied a huge amount of storage space on my Mac until fairly recently. Here's how I got rid of it using iTunes Match, and without losing the music. I've collected music since I was a kid, and have a vast library of audio CDs which I've ripped in iTunes. Plus over the years I've purchased quite a lot of digital music from iTu…
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Shazam's latest update brings Rdio music streaming
by Guest Chuong H Nguyen- 0 replies
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You have provably used Shazam to tag new songs that you've heard on the radio, and now the service is getting even more useful with built-in Rdio integration. With the latest Shazam app update, music lovers can tag their songs and then replay those tunes directly within the app using Rdio's music streaming service. Though Rdio's integration means that you can do everything within the Shazam app itself, you do need to have the Rdio app installed on your phone along with an Rdio account setup as well. From within the Shazam app, you can connect your Rdio account and listen with either a free or subscription Rdio service. In addition to Rdio, Shazam also included Spo…
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Up for auction: Lunch with Eddy Cue and MacBook Air Package
by Guest Chuong H Nguyen- 0 replies
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Apple Senior VP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue is donating a one-hour lunch along with a MacBook Air at Apple's Cupertino headquarters as part of an auction that benefits the National Association of Basketball Coaches Foundation. The value of the MacBook Air itself is $1,1999 and at the time of writing, the auction has a current $16,000 bid. In addition to the MacBook Air, the auction includes a 1-hour lunch for two people. The MacBook Air is a 13-inch model that has 256 GB of storage and dual-core 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 processor. The auction ends on July 16 with 19 bids so far. In the past, Apple CEO Tim Cook had offered two separate lunch aucti…
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Roller Coaster Tycoon 4: Top 10 tips, hints, and cheats you need to know!
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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Roller Coaster Tycoon 4 strategy guide: How to build the biggest and best theme park ever on your iPhone or iPad! Anyone who grew up playing computer games no doubt remembers the Roller Coaster Tycoon franchise. Now you can build amazing theme parks and attractions right in the palm of your hand in Roller Coaster Tycoon 4 for iPhone and iPad. In order to keep up with customer demand, you'll need to stock your park with plenty of amazing rides, attractions, and food booths. However, coins and tickets are not unlimited and can be rather hard to come by if you don't build and invest your money wisely. That's where iMore can help! These are the top 10 Roller Coaster Tycoon…
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Deal of the Day: Body Glove DropSuit Rugged Case for iPhone 5C
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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For today only, grab the Body Glove DropSuit Rugged Case for iPhone 5C and save 44% off the list price! This iPhone 5C case is tough. Not just in a protection standpoint, either. We're talking looks, too. It has reinforced corners with a custom shock dissipation system that absorbs nasty impacts. While the screen is left unprotected, the case's edges elevate your display so it doesn't rub against surfaces while faced down. Learn More and Buy Now Never miss a deal. Sign up for Daily Deal alerts! What's new for my iPhone and iPad? Check out our entire selection of accessories Continue reading...
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FCC filing for Apple's iBeacon hardware spotted in the wild
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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We've covered some pretty cool uses of the iBeacon technology from Apple, but the product itself is still not available for the general public. Now, a new filing has spotted for an iBeacon device through FCC, attached to the product numbe A1573. According to the filing (and the included imagery), this iBeacon measures 5.46-inches in diameter and is powered via USB connection. The device was tested on behalf of Apple by China's Audi Technology, noting the 2.4GHz frequency for compatibility with Bluetooth of today. This iBeacon will enable purchasers to utilize Bluetooth 4.0 and wireless connectivity to offer location-based content to compatible hardware, including…
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Get the D&D Basic Rules for free now!
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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A few days ago Wizards of the Coast made the D&D Basic Rules available as a free download in PDF format. For anyone who ever played Dungeons & Dragons in any of its incarnations, from Gary Gygax to TSR to now, from Greyhawk to Dragonlance to Forgotten Realms, to — well, you get the idea — the potential fun to be had is obvious. Best of all, you can download the straight into Apple's iBooks app if you'd like, or any other PDF-friendly app you might have installed on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The Basic Rules for Dungeons & Dragons is a PDF (over 100 pages, in fact) that covers the core of the game. It runs from levels 1 to 20 and covers the cleric, fighte…