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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 Rene, Peter, and Ally talk all about the upcoming iPhone 6 event, Apple announces a live stream, iPad Air 2 rumors heat up, what we expect from iPhone 6 and iWatch, plus your questions answered! Support the iMore show: Go to lynda.com/imore for your free 7 day trial! Go to naturebox.com/imore and get a FREE sample box of some of their most loved snacks! Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Show notes iPhone event iPhone 6 iWatch iOS 8 Guests Hosts Rene Ritchie Peter Cohen Ally Kazmucha …

Even the IFA, the big German trade show that just saw the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 can't escape the shadow of Apple's upcoming iPhone 6. That's thanks to case makers who, every year, bring their dummy units along to show off their upcoming wares. This year, the same manufacturer who previously showed off iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s mockups before their launch had an iPhone 6 mockup ready and waiting. Sadly it was locked away in a glass case, but we did at least get a look at the front and sides. All told, it looks a lot like the leaked images that have been floating around the web in recent weeks and months. It's larger, still metal and the edges of the phone h…

After being rumored to be in talks with credit card issuers American Express, MasterCard, and Visa, Apple is now said to be in talks with some of the largest financial institutions to negotiate discounts on payment processing. The iPhone-maker is now speculated to be in talks with American Express, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Capital One, and Bank of America to ink agreements for credit card processing. The iPhone 6, which is expected to be announced in a few short days, is believed to come with an NFC chip that would allow Apple's latest smartphone to be used as a digital wallet allowing customers to pay for goods inside retail stores. The financial deals that are s…

Notifications on your Mac help to keep you informed about what's going on in the various applications you have installed, on web sites and more, without interrupting whatever you're doing at the time. Here's how to access them. Notifications on the Mac comprise banners and alerts, both of which appear on the screen, and badges — red marks on applications indicating an action is required. Badges help show you how many incoming e-mail messages you have, for example. Banners pop up when an application passes a message — a web site you have granted permission to has a new headline, for example, or someone has sent you an iMessage. Alerts look like banners, but demand you…

Apple has updated its Apple Store app to bring a fresher look as well as a cross-device shopping experience that will let you pick up where you left off on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This way, customers can browse and and add items to their carts with their iPhone while they're out, do more research and continue adding items on an iPad when they get to the office, and perhaps finish and check out on the Mac when they get home. Another feature is a Stores tab, which will highlight local experiences that are held at Apple retail stores. What do you think of the new Apple Store app shopping experience? Let us know in the comments. Free - Download now …

The rumors and reports about what Apple will reveal on Tuesday in Cupertino continue today, with the New York Times claiming that Apple's unconfirmed iWatch will have a flexible screen and the iPhone 6 will have some kind of one handed mode. The story, which cites unnamed sources, claims the iWatch's flexible screen will be "protected by a cover composed of sapphire, a type of tougher glass." As far as the one handed mode for the iPhone 6, the NYT claims it can be turned on and off, but when its on it will allow owners "to type or use apps with just one hand." Exactly how this will be done was not reported. One thing we know for sure; iMore will be at the press ev…

The stylus company Wacom announced a number of new products today, which it says were made specifically for use on Apple's iPad tablets. The Intuos Creative Stylus 2 will go on sale in October for the price of $79.99 for the digital artist. Wacom says: Offering 2,048 pressure sensitivity levels, the user experience is further enhanced thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 that seamlessly connects the stylus to iPads and Wacom's Cloud services. Available soon, the two new cloud based services offer clipboard functionality (DropZone) that allow for the exchange of files between different devices and a storage service for individual pen, tablet and display settings (ControlRoom…

It may be time to put away those flip flops and linen whites, but there’s no post-Labor Day blues for Weekend Reading. We’ve got a September that’s already full of sizzle. Check it out. It’s been an exciting week in Berlin at IFA, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics trade shows, where Microsoft announced additions to the Lumia line of devices, including the ultimate Skype and selfie phones, while Yezz also announced devices with Windows Phone 8.1. And there were tablets, tablets and more tablets, writes Nick Parker, Microsoft’s corporate vice president, original equipment manufacturer division. For more on the latest in devices and PC gaming announcements a…

Join Rene, Peter, and Ally for all the September event, iPhone 6, iWatch, iOS 8, and Apple previewing you can take! We'll talk about everything we expect to see — and don't expect to see — next Tuesday, and what it all means. Seriously, you don't want to miss this! Want to be part of the show? Join us live right here at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm GMT Leave a comment below. Email us at podcast@imore.com. Tweet us @imore with hashtag #askimore Continue reading...

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple's plans for their wearable device, which the media has already called the 'iWatch' include putting in near-field communication, or NFC, hardware inside. The story, which cites unnamed sources, also says the next iPhone will have NFC hardware as well, which was previously rumored. It also repeats other unconfirmed reports that the iWatch will come in two different sizes but that while it may be officially revealed at Apple's press event on Tuesday, it may not go on sale until sometime in 2015. The story says the iWatch could have a "curved organic light-emitting diode screen." The story points out that NFC features on…

If you're setting up a new web server or another device that's going to be connected to the Internet and you want to put it through its paces before it's live, or if you're having trouble with spyware and adware networks, there's an invisible file on your Mac that can help. It's called the Hosts file, and this is how to use it. The Domain Name System When you type in the domain name of a web site you want to visit there's a lot happening behind the scenes. Every web site, every service, almost every device connected to the Internet has a unique numeric address that tells all the other devices where it is — its TCP/IP address. The Domain Name System (DNS) translate…

According to prevailing rumors, Apple will not only introduce the iPhone 6 next Tuesday at their annual September event but their new wearable device as well, commonly but perhaps not correctly referred to as the iWatch. There's a lot of excitement around the idea of something new from Apple, perhaps unreasonable, unsatisfiable excitement at this point. That leads to huge expectations and an equal and opposite amount of expectational debt. So, let's pause for a minute. Let's take a breath. And let's take a look at what we can reasonably expect from Apple's next wearable. Wearables past and future Apple has been making wearables for years. They called them iPods, s…

The Expedia travel app for iOS has been updated today with a version that contains a new design specifically for the iPad, along with features for tablet owners: Here's a quick list of what iPad users can expect from the new Expedia app: Single Search Box: To eliminate hefty search interfaces, the new tablet app offers a single search box to do the lifting. When a traveler enters a city name, landmark, or airport code, the app will surface hotels and flights relevant to that query – no dates or specific details are required at the start. First-Ever Combined Hotel & Flight Travel Search: For the first time in the industry, combined search has arrived for the …

Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! Today we've got games galore, with stuff for iOS and Mac! New and updated iOS apps Battle Riders: Combat racing game featuring 120-event career mode. Six racing modes, multiple weapons and more. $1.99 - Download now Skype for iPhone 5.4: Popular voice, text and video messaging client. Now supports ability to start a group audio call from the phone, adds accessibility improvements and makes other general fixes. Free - Download now Fates Forever: This h…

Apple's September event is only a few days away, but that hasn't halted the rumor mill or speculation from seeping through. Hit-and-miss analyst — which is better than most — Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI securities is now claiming there will be two sizes of iWatch at Tuesday's event, but also a 128GB iPhone 6, and a golden, Touch ID equipped iPad Air. Apple usually saves new iPads for a second event in October, so what could make this year different? According to Apple Insider, who received a copy of the note, the lack of an external redesign. However, Kuo does anticipate: —the next iPad Air will have an anti-reflective screen coating, a full-lamination touch panel, a new…

Ubisoft's World War 1 puzzle game, Valiant Hearts, made the leap from console to iPhone and iPad today. Despite the cartoony art style and puzzle gameplay, this title will likely pluck at your heartstrings. Valiant Hearts will take you across war-torn Europe, following a story powered by love and inspired by real letters. You'll get equal doses of action and drama here, and there are certainly some uplifting moments amid all of the chaos. If you're looking for a strong, moving plot, give Valiant Hearts a try. $4.99 - Download now Continue reading...

With iCloud you no longer have to fuss with traditional computer files and folders, or worry about forgetting where you put a document when you go back to look for it later. For apps that support Documents in the Cloud, all you have to remember is which app (or apps) opens the type of file you want to work on. From then on, iCloud manages everything, storing any changes you make back up to the cloud, and pushing down those updates to every device you have logged into your account. Create a Keynote presentation on your iPad at home, it's ready and waiting when on your Mac when you get to work. How to enable Documents in the Cloud on your iPhone or iPad How to create a…

Today Only: Buy the RevJams FlipBack Smart Cover for iPhone 5/5S and save 63% The 2 in 1 solution of the FlipBack Smart Cover offers the standard protection of a case, plus a flexible cover that protects your iPhone's display and keeps your messages, calls and app updates private. It even folds into a personal viewing stand for watching movies or browsing the web! Continue reading...

This is an exciting week in Berlin with IFA, one of the largest consumer electronics trade shows in the world. We always look forward to seeing new technology innovation from the industry and supporting our partners as they announce new Windows devices coming to market for holiday. One area we have seen incredible momentum over the last year is with new Windows Phones both from Microsoft and our OEM partners. At Mobile World Congress, Joe Belfiore and I had the pleasure of introducing nine new Windows Phone partners to the ecosystem, to help continue growing and scaling Windows Phone globally. Since then, we’ve announced 13 new Windows Phone partners from key markets i…

New additions to the Lumia family of smartphones, announced Thursday, will give users the choices they want, along with accessories that make using the phones even more of a snap, and an update that makes the devices more customizable still. Microsoft shared the Lumia news during a webcast Thursday, Sept. 4. Among the announcements: The flagship Lumia 830, the thinnest (8.5mm) and lightest (150g) Lumia yet. The phone has “serious photographic prowess,” according to the Converations blog, with a 10-megapixel PureView camera with ZEISS optics, Rich Recording, and the thinnest Optical Image Stabilization system we’ve ever crammed into a Lumia smartphone.” The Lumia …

[custom:ifa2014] We're out at IFA 2014 where Samsung's announced their latest and greatest: the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. And as we're wont to do, we wanted to compare it to some of the most popular devices on the market today, which, of course, includes the iPhone 5s. Sure, the iPhone 6 is due out in a week's time, but that's never stopped us before. By the time the Note 4 hits the market, it will be contending with Apple's latest and likely biggest, but there's still a lot to compare here, and two very different takes on the smartphone. The Note 4 does borrow somewhat from the iPhone 5's industrial design, bringing a beveled metal band around the edge to the Samsung p…

Sony has announced the QX1 and QX30 camera accessories for smartphones. You can attach either accessory to your phone to take high-quality pictures. The QX1 allows you to attach certain lenses meant for their mirrorless Alpha cameras to your phone, while the QX30 focuses on zoom. The QX1 supports Sony's detachable E-series lenses. The QX30, on the otherhand, is an updated of Sony's QX10 accessory, featuring a 30-times optical zoom in a all-in-one package. Princing and availablity have yet to be announced. Be sure to check in at Android Central for the latest from IFA 2014. Continue reading...