You might not care a whole ton about your computer’s file system. And yet, it’s the core structure underlying a user’s experience with the operating system. Apple has been working on an update to their file system, called Apple File System, or APFS. The official release of APFS should come in 2017, but here’s a collection […]
Archives for December 2016
11 Top Apple Kickstarter Products of 2016
It may have been a rough year, but Kickstarter has soldiered on regardless. Here’s our picks for the top Apple Kickstarter projects funded in 2016. DoBox DoBox is a Swiss Army knife of storage and extensibility for Apple devices. It wirelessly connects to your iPad, iPhone or Mac to provide a whole host of additional functionality. You […]
Top 10 Geometric Puzzle Games for iOS
What exactly qualifies as a geometric puzzle game? Geometric puzzle games should use something about the nature of geometry in their game play, like perspective-shifting or shape-moving. The best will also start with a simple mechanic and then progressively introduce complexity, making the game easy to learn but hard to master. Geometric puzzle games also often feature […]
7 of the Best Apple iOS Mobile App Designs
The 2016 Apple Design Awards were held in June of this year in which the company announced their best designs of the year. Some of the designs involve gaining While others were this is tools that help people save time and money or increase their branding on the web. We will discuss seven of them […]
19 Last-Minute Apple Gifts for 2016
Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming! Like Paul Revere, the entire world has conspired to remind you that you need to get gifts. But lo, you’ve forgotten someone! If that someone is an Apple fan, take a look at the Apple gifts below for some last-minute inspiration. Practical iPhone Case I drop my phone literally every […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, December 19, 2016
Here are some paid apps gone free to download today. Cosmic Crown You find yourself in a narrow corridor, dozens of traps between you and the object of your every desire — the Cosmic Crown. A turn-based strategy game with randomly generated levels. You can only move up or down, but the tools at your […]
How to Encrypt Your Evernote Notes
Evernote’s recent change to its privacy policies have alarmed some users. According to the new user agreement, Evernote employees will now be able to sift through any user’s notes in an effort to improve the company’s machine learning algorithm. While personal information will be obfuscated, security-conscious users are careful eyeing the doorways and planning their exit from […]
7 AirPod Alternatives for your iPhone 7
After a long wait, Apple’s AirPods are finally available for order. The teeny wireless earbuds are now listed on Apple’s website for $159, and quick shoppers were able to snag delivery by December 21st, just in time for Christmas. Unfortunately, that opportunity has already passed. Considering how long Apple fans have waited for the release of the AirPods, […]
You Can Now Get Rid of Spam iCloud Calendar Invites Via “Report Junk” Feature
Apple has finally gotten around to providing an official fix to the spam iCloud Calendar invites that have been getting under our skins for weeks. For some, it’s been more than a month since the spam invites started coming in. The invites were mostly for sales or promos for certain products, usually with Chinese characters […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, December 12, 2016
Good morning, app lovers! Here are some free iOS apps today – it’s a great day for gamers, by the way. (Note: These apps are free as of this writing; they will go back at regular price anytime.)
The Best Language Learning Apps for iOS
In a world that’s becoming increasingly multicultural, knowing more than one language is becoming more important than ever. Use the language learning apps below to get started on your language journey. Duolingo Duolingo has been around for a while, and it has gained a lot to recommend it in that time. The app sports a […]
Best Alarm Clock Apps for iOS
Like a lot of folks, I use my iPhone to wake up in the morning. However, it’s not so great at the job: the built-in app for alarms, prosaically named “Clock,” is pretty pitiful. It used to be better, but the recent shrinking of the “alarm stop” button to comically un-tappable proportions while simultaneously upsizing […]
6 Must-Read Apple-Related Websites
Hate it or love it, Apple is everywhere. Since you’re reading this, then you’re definitely one of us. Those who obsess are enthusiastic about Apple. As you probably know, these days, just about anyone can set up a nice Apple-fan website. There are the usual suspects that everyone visits, but there are also the ones […]
Watch Geo-Restricted Content on your iPad or iPhone
We live in amazing times. At the touch of a button, video content from a thousand sources are instantly available on a screen near way. And yet, somehow the Netherlands seems to have a far superior Netflix selection than the U.S. ever will. This is because companies like Hulu and Netflix have distribution agreements in place […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, December 5, 2016
Have a good Monday with these free iOS apps today. (Note: These apps are free as of this writing; they will go back at regular price anytime.)
