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Archives for January 2015

How to Browse iCloud Drive Files in Time Machine

January 30, 2015 by Kraig Becker 2 Comments

Earlier this week Apple released the latest update for OS X Yosemite, bring Mac users up to version 10.10.2 of the operating system. This long-awaited update to the OS delivered a number of important bug fixes and security patches, many of which users felt were long overdue. For instance, the software patch not only addresses lingering issues […]

Filed Under: OS X Tagged With: backup, data backups, iCloud, iCloud Drive, OS X, os x yosemite, Time Machine

Sundance Hit, Tangerine, Shot Using the iPhone 5S

January 30, 2015 by Noemi 2 Comments

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: for many people, the iPhone has taken the place of dedicated digital cameras. Go out, and you’ll see more people using iPhones (or tablets) to take photos and videos compared to digital cameras. But making an entire film using the iPhone 5S is a totally different […]

Filed Under: iPhone, News Tagged With: iPhone 5S, movies

The Truffol Station 5 USB Charger Combines Beauty and Function

January 29, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

You know just how much we dislike having a mess of cables, and while this is inevitable in some parts of the house, if one can employ solutions like Quirky’s, then we’re all for it! While I am a huge fan of Quirky, there is something to be said about wooden accessories. This is especially […]

Filed Under: Accessories Tagged With: Charger, docks, USB Charging

6 Ways to Improve Battery Life on iPhone 6

January 28, 2015 by Kraig Becker 5 Comments

Battery life has always been a primary concern for smartphone owners, many of whom struggle to make it through a single day without needing to recharge their devices. With the release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple has made significant strides in improving the overall battery life of their phones, but there are times […]

Filed Under: Feature, iPhone Tagged With: Battery, battery life, iPhone, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus

Prynt Case: the iPhone Polaroid

January 28, 2015 by Noemi 2 Comments

Remember those cameras which allowed you to instantly print photos that you’ve just taken? Of course you do! Polaroids are still being made and sold today, but at a ‘nice’ price. If you use your iPhone as your main camera, and you want something Polaroid-y, then you’ll want to have the Prynt Case. It can […]

Filed Under: Accessories, iPhone, Kickstarter Tagged With: iPhone cases, kickstarter, printing

Is 2.5 Hours of Battery Life Enough for Apple Watch?

January 26, 2015 by Kraig Becker Leave a Comment

As we get closer to the nebulous “early 2015” release date for the Apple Watch, nuggets of information about the new product have started to slip out to the public at last. While the exact ship date for the device remains a mystery, inside sources have given us hints as to what to expect in […]

Filed Under: Apple Watch Tagged With: Apple Watch, Battery, battery life, iOS, iPhone

Apple Doesn’t Like Pot: Marijuana iOS Apps Keep Getting Rejected

January 26, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Marijuana for medical purposes has been legalized in many states. From Alaska to Washington, there is a total of 23 states (plus DC) where medical marijuana is legal. Unsurprisingly, other sectors have dipped their toes in the niche. App developers, in particular, have been quick to create software that cater to pot users. From how […]

Filed Under: Apps, News Tagged With: iOS Apps, marijuana

Should Apple be Legally Obligated to Develop Apps for Rival Operating Systems?

January 23, 2015 by Kraig Becker 6 Comments

We all know that net neutrality has been a hot topic of late with content providers, broadband service companies, and the Federal Communications Commission butting heads with one another over the future of the Internet. But earlier this week BlackBerry CEO John Chen posted a letter that he sent to members of the U.S. Congress that looks […]

Filed Under: Apps Tagged With: Android, Apps, BlackBerry, iOS, Net Neutrality

Free iOS Apps Today [Plus One New Must-Have]

January 23, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Let’s start the weekend early (again) with some free iOS apps today. We’ve got four free apps, which are normally paid. But more than that, we found a gem of a game that will make children of the 90s totally go nuts. Enjoy! Free iOS Apps Today Ghost Blitz Normally priced at $2.99, Ghost Blitz […]

Filed Under: Apps, News Tagged With: Free Apps, iOS Apps

NimbleBit Shows Mockups for an Apple Watch Game

January 22, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

As the Apple Watch release draws ever nearer, the hype continues with tidbits coming out left and right. Developers have the “fortune” of having access to the WatchKit API, of course, but there really isn’t much we know about what apps will be available, much less what these apps can do. That doesn’t mean people […]

Filed Under: Apple Watch, News Tagged With: Apple Watch, Apps, Games

Best Apps for the Modern Entrepreneur

January 21, 2015 by Apple Gazette 1 Comment

Small businesses are incredibly difficult to manage, and only the people who have undertaken this task know how time-consuming and tiring it actually is. Thankfully, we live in a modern world and nowadays we can rely on hundreds of tools and services that can help us organize our business better, and achieve better results. Every […]

Filed Under: Apps Tagged With: business

Is Apple Hiding Secret Spyware on the iPhone?

January 21, 2015 by Kraig Becker Leave a Comment

As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with various governmental agencies constantly listening in on our phone calls and reading our private emails. A new report from Russian news site Sputnik indicates that National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden refuses to use an iPhone because he believes that iOS contains secret spyware that can activate […]

Filed Under: iPhone Tagged With: Apple Security, Edward Snowden, iOS, iPhone, iphone security, security, smartphones

LastPass Finally Available as Standalone Mac App

January 21, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

We all know that thing called security, which requires us to choose strong passwords, different passwords for each account, as well as remember all of them. While that would have been a relatively easy thing 10 years or so ago, with the number of online accounts the average person has today, remember all those passwords […]

Filed Under: Apps, Mac Tagged With: LastPass, Mac Apps, password managers

You Can Now Download the Charlie Hebdo Apple App

January 20, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Did you know that five years ago, Charlie Hebdo’s staff thought of creating an app and submitting it to the Apple App Store for approval? Understandably, they didn’t go through with their plans, what with Apple’s infamous stringent policies on app approval, not the least when it comes to political (and other controversial) topics. After […]

Filed Under: Apps, News Tagged With: Charlie Hebdo

6 Recent App Updates You Shouldn’t Miss

January 19, 2015 by Kraig Becker 2 Comments

There has been a lot of activity on the App Store since the start of the new year with plenty of interesting new releases and wonderful updates finding their way out to iPhone and iPad users. While new apps are always welcome of course, it is also interesting to see old favorites get a new lease […]

Filed Under: Apps Tagged With: App store, app updates, Apps, Google, iPad, iPhone, skype

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