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Apple's iWork productivity suite for Mac has just received updates that bring with them stability improvements and bug fixes. Users of the Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps can grab their updates from the Mac App Store today for free. If you don't own the suite, which is a collection of three apps, each app retails for $19.99. With the latest update, Pages is now in version 5.2.2., Numbers is at version 3.2.2, and Keynote is at version 6.2.2. Are you seeing the update? Any improvements that you can spot right away? $19.99 - Pages $19.99 - Numbers $19.99 - Keynote Continue reading...

Apple has now released a new update for iMovie and although the change log is short and sweet, if you make use of iMovie Theater and iCloud you'll want to make sure you grab the download. According to the change log, the update includes iCloud compatibility improvements for iMovie Theater. We've never really experienced any issues with iCloud and iMovie Theater but clearly enough people did to justify an update for it. The update is available right now and should be showing as v10.0.5 for those of you who like to keep track. Download Now Continue reading...

Some of the most striking photos come about when your subject is a silhouette. There's just something about this classic genre of photography that can set a mood or tell a story be it moody, dramatic, romantic, or what have you. So this week we want to see your best silhouettes, keeping in mind the subject doesn't have to be a person, it can be anything with the proper lighting. The contest begins now and ends Tuesday August 26h at 11:59 PDT. Good luck! It's also time to announce the winners of our last photo contest! We had quite a few fantastic submissions, and chose two winners. Those winners are... iPhone 5s, No lenses. Edited through InstaEditor. "W…

Vesper is thoughtfully designed note-taking app for iPhone (also coming soon to the Mac). It lets you quickly create, tag, and organize any snippets of text, links, or images you want to keep handy. One of its most important attributes, however, is restraint. Features have to earn their place in Vesper. One of the features yet to earn a place is "favoriting". The idea is that you could quickly heart or star a note that's very important to you and have it show up in a special favorites folder in the list. Luckily, with a little creativity, you can essentially get favoriting right now and simply by using the existing tag feature. How to heart or star tag notes in Vesper …

ESPN app for Pebble now brings the latest sports scores from your favorite teams to your wrist. Whenever a score is updated, your Pebble smartwatch will buzz and you'll see updates on your watch where the ESPN app will serve as a "wrist-top SportsCenter." Users of the app will be able to track scores from MLB, College Football, NCAA Men's College Basketball, NFL, NBA and NHL teams. You can track multiple games at once and a flick gesture on the Pebble will force the app to update on demand while another flick will give you the current time. The Pebble smartwatch app is currently available as a free download in the Pebble app store. Sports fans, are you excited …

In a report by comScore analyzing app usage, it seems that the top 25 most used apps are made by some of the largest tech and digital media brands in the world. With Facebook leading the charge by number of users and time spent in its apps, others on the list include Google, Apple, YouTube, Amazon, and eBay. Surprisingly, though, games did not make the list. The ranking of top apps is dominated by app constellations of some of the largest digital media brands; specifically, Facebook, Google, Apple, Yahoo, Amazon and eBay. These six brands account for 9 of the top 10 most used apps, 16 of the top 25, and 24 of the top 50. Second to Facebook is YouTube. Other…

Apple just confirmed that iCloud service has been restored. All iCloud components are now fully functioning. Apple so far has not commented on the reason for this morning's outage. Original story: We've been hearing reports from our readers that iCloud is down, and now it looks like Apple has officially confirmed the outage. At the time of this writing, select iCloud services are down, but Apple's iMessage service for messaging iOS and OS X Mac users are still up and running so while you may not be able to pull up that Pages document and collaborate in the cloud, you're free to chat about the outage. Services that are down at this time include Documents in the Clo…

Good news for users of the OS X Yosemite public beta: beta 2 is now available. The fresh update brings the public beta inline with the latest version of the Yosemite Developer Preview. The first edition of the Yosemite Public Beta was released late last month, bringing a taste of the next generation of OS X to the masses. We're likely quite close to an official release for Yosemite, so the updated public beta should be more stable with fewer bugs and the like that the previous edition. An update version of the redesigned iTunes 12 beta is also included for beta testers. If you're in the public beta program, the beta should now be available to download through the Mac…

As summer winds down, Weekend Reading delivers stories on a project that helps diabetes patients, a profile on the chief technical officer of Microsoft’s Cloud and Services organization, the debut of the HTC One (M8) for Windows smartphone and Steve Ballmer stepping down from the Microsoft Board of Directors. A new pilot project, in conjunction with Health Choice Network, will provide Windows Phone devices to diabetes patients to help them better manage their care. Microsoft and pre-paid wireless leader TracFone announced Thursday a better way for underserved and high-risk populations to access and keep up with their care, on the go. Microsoft and TracFone collabo…

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 tons of awesome games, a new image editing app, and more! New and updated iOS apps Aerena: Clash of Champions 2.0: Turn-based tactical combat game with multiplayer support. Adds Hammer of INCquisition combat robot, new streamlined UI, skins for Ships and Champions and more. Free - Download now Afterlight: Image editing app with 15 adjustment tools, 59 filters and 66 textures. Also includes cropping and transforming tools and frames. $0.99 - D…

There's something to be said for convenience and fashion in one, though we might have to question just how convenient the battery-as-a-bracelet QBracelet really is. The band splits in the middle, with a hinge on one side and your choice of a microUSB plug or Apple Lightning connector on the other. Simply pop it off your wrist and plug into the charge port on your phone to juice up. But how much juice are you looking at? Not enough, especially not for the $99 asking price. It's not a smartwatch — it's just a battery, for your wrist. Inside the curved metal shell of the Qbracelet you'll find 1160mAh of battery. That's good for a touch over half a charge on an iPhone 5s…

Superhero Workout is a new game for iPhone and iPad that uses motion recognition from the device's camera to track your exercise and frame it as a game. In it, you're a heroic power armor pilot and you have to quickly switch between exercises in order to power up the Aegis Battlesuit systems, avoid incoming projectiles, and unleash attacks of your own. There are 20 missions all told, relying exclusively on body weight - that is, you don't need any equipment to enjoy these, only steely resolve. Superhero Workout comes from the same developer as Zombies, Run!, which was an innovative running tracker that used audio of the undead to keep you moving. $4.99 - Downl…

T-Mobile is going after the customers of its three biggest rivals once again today, offering a free year of unlimited LTE data on their service if a T-Mobile Simple Choice customer gets a Sprint, Verizon Wireless or AT&T customer to switch to the "Un-carrier". In a press release today, T-Mobile said: "Starting next week, whenever a T-Mobile Simple Choice customer throws a lifeline to a Sprint (or AT&T or Verizon) customer and brings them to the Un-carrier, both receive unlimited LTE data for a full year on T-Mobile's blazing-fast LTE network, at no additional charge. T-Mobile Simple Choice customers who already have unlimited LTE data receive a $10 cred…

Just when you thoughts the world was just starting to get over Flappy Bird, the developer has returned with yet another title, which has just launched on both iOS and Android. Dong Nguyen's latest hit, titled Swing Copters, puts players in charge of controlling a dude with a copter helmet. The object of the game is to avoid the swings and progress as far as possible, much like its predecessor. We'll not spoil the gameplay for you, so be sure to head into the App Store and download the title. Is it addictive? Absolutely, we've tried it already. Will it be as successful as Flappy Bird? We'll have to see, but we bet Nguyen sure hopes so. Let us know how you get on in th…

Tesla are the premium electric auto mobiles available for those who not only wish to save some money on purchasing fuel, but also to have the latest toys available. The software running the Tesla vehicles is set to be upgraded to version 6.0, which will bring numerous features, including the ability to start the Tesla with nothing more than an iPhone. It's already possible to connect the cars with a Pebble and Android Wear. Support for the Apple iPhone joins new navigation and calendar apps. Oh, and now it's possible to give the car a name, just in case calling it Nigel silently in your head when approaching the doors wasn't enough. Do note that this new functionalit…

In a bid to increase revenue and offer content creators the ability to monetize, SoundCloud has announced that it will be bringing ads to the service. The move follows rumors from earlier this year which suggested that the music service was close to signing licensing deals with major record labels. Dubbed "On SoundCloud", the music service is now offering three tiers — Partner, Pro and Premier. Partner tier is free and available for all to easily register and upload their tracks, while the Pro category allows content creators additional features that include more upload time, advanced tools, features like Spotlight and detailed stats. The Premier tier, which is invit…

Today Only: Buy the Nite Ize Action Armband for iPhone 5, 5S, 5C and save 43% The Nite Ize Action Arm Band is a durable, flexible, and sleek way to stay connected while you're hiking, running or at the gym. Ventilated and non-absorbent, the microfiber construction of the armband repels moisture, is lined with reflective detail. Continue reading...

Walmart is heavily discounting both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c for the next 90 days in preparation of the iPhone 6. If you're still looking for a sweet deal on a brand new Apple smartphone, look no further than the US retailer as you'll be able to pick up the premium flagship model for just $79, while the iPhone 5c can be yours for $0.97. These prices will lock purchasers in two year contracts with AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular and Verizon. Apple hasn't yet announced the iPhone 6 but should this fire sale be anything to go by, Walmart is certainly preparing to move stock of current generation units. Which will you be picking up, if any? Let us know in the comments! …

EE has announced that it will be extending 4G roaming connectivity to 14 additional countries, following the rollout of the service to cover Spain and France earlier this year. The UK carrier's roaming agreement will allow EE customers to enjoy 4G connectivity while travelling to Canada, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, UAE, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland. Customers visiting South Korea will also be able to enjoy 4G roaming thanks to a new deal that is set to go into effect tomorrow. Customers wanting to avail 4G roaming have to buy a data roaming bundle, and while the 1 GB bundle is no longer available, EE is offer…

Mobile-first transportation service, Uber, is dabbling in deliveries with a new service called Corner Store. Those inside of two limited Washington D.C. delivery zones can now order from a catalog of over 100 items they'll have in stock, and have the items delivered to their precise location. This service will only go for a couple of weeks to see what the reception's like. The way it works is you order an Uber like usual, but check the Corner Store option and set the delivery location. You'll get a text with a list of available items, then your driver will call to take your order. The Uber Corner Store can deliver all of the necessities: cough syrup, shaving gel, Tyl…

Apple is now offering a new build, 13F18, for its upcoming OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 to developers along with testers in the company's AppleSeed program. Since this is a pre-release update to OS X Mavericks 10.9, user who are eligible to download and install this build on their Mac will need to check the seed note for more details and complete installing instructions. As, usual, qualifing developers can get this latest pre-release build though Software Update or at the Apple Developer Portal. What do you think of this new version of Mavericks? Source: 9to5Mac Continue reading...

Want to load up on the best iPad apps to help you edit and touch up your photos on the go? Since the iPad offers a lot more screen real estate than the iPhone, it lets you see detail and fine tune things you may miss otherwise. From fixing facial blemishes to adjusting white balance and other settings to adding filters and overlays, there are lots of App Store apps that let you leave the desktop version of Photoshop at home. However, if you're only interested in the ones that go beyond basic editing capabilities, these are currently the best photo editing apps for iPad that your hard earned money can buy! Adobe Photoshop Touch Photoshop Touch is Adobe's offici…

The Simpsons: Tapped Out is taking Clash of Clans head on in its latest update. Now your Springfield citizens can take up bows and swords and raid the cities of your friends similar to the Clash of Clans mechanism. Obviously you'll need to put up your own defenses to keep invaders out as well. If you're just getting started with the game, take a gander at our top tips and tricks for The Simpsons: Tapped Out. Tapped Out has always been hilariously self-referential about its casual game status, and this update is no different. You'll still need to regularly check in on your town to collect cash and experience points, send familiar characters on quests for additional…

Mailbox, the e-mail client from Dropbox typically restricted to mobile, is coming to desktops with a brand new Mac app. It's still in a closed public beta format for which you'll need to request a "betacoin" to access, but it's looking good already. If you already signed up on the waiting list, check your inbox. The Mailbox beta includes support for drafts, so unfinished messages are stored locally and eventually will sync across devices. There's also a "snooze to desktop" feature live that will let you shunt messages to your computer that you don't have time to answer on your mobile device. The interface looks very polished as is, and we're eager to see how the prod…