Wednesday, 19 February 2014

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Pad & Quill's Messenger Bag and Sleeve feed your leather fetish


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST


Pad & Quill's iPad, iPhone, and MacBook cases have been popular with TUAW readers and reviewers alike for years. The Twin Cities-based company recently jumped into the computer bag market with three amazing leather bags: The Satchel (US$309.00), The...



It looks like Apple isn't banning "Flappy" apps after all


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:30 PM PST


Nothing like a big hairy mustache to let us know that the Flappy Bird clone train isn't dead yet. Despite earlier reports that Apple was clamping down on apps similar to Flappy Bird -- or, more similar games that also have the word "Flappy" in their...



TUAW TV Live: The world traveler goes solo


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 01:55 PM PST


OK, so I'm back from Antarctica and Argentina, where I actually did mambo with penguins as my co-host alluded to last week. But now my sidekick, the lovable Doc Rock, is traipsing around China or someplace like that, so I'm all alone. No problem --...



New Samsung ads takes shots at the iPad Air and the iPhone


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 01:00 PM PST


Samsung never misses an opportunity to take shots at all things Apple any chance it gets. While Samsung's ads can be pretty funny at times -- like their series of commercials poking fun at Apple fanboys blindly waiting in line for the latest Apple...



Alchaemy: Transforming Apple devices into one-of-a-kind originals


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 11:00 AM PST


I had to smile yesterday as I was reading Mike Wehner's plea for a black MacBook Air, because I knew how easy that would be to accomplish. It would be just as easy as having a 24 carat gold iPad mini, a reflective red Mac Pro or a metallic green...



WeatherBug for iOS has been revamped with better real-time lightning features


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 10:30 AM PST


WeatherBug (free) has long been a top choice for people serious about weather. Yes, Yahoo Weather is beautiful and useful, but WeatherBug has always let you dig deeper into weather data. Now, Earth Networks has released an update with enhanced Spark...



Daily Deals for February 19, 2014, featuring the SXSW Tech Survival Kit


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 10:00 AM PST


It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own handpicked iOS and OS X selections. TUAW's Daily Deals The South By Southwest Tech Survival Kit [On sale...



Play+ for Netflix just doesn't deliver


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 09:30 AM PST


A while back I reviewed a Mac app called Play+ for YouTube from developer It's About Time Products. I love and use the app, which provides a slick way to browse and discover YouTube videos, and then watch and comment on those videos without firing up...



Crowdfunded Project News: The best of Kickstarter, Indiegogo and the rest


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 09:00 AM PST


Every week, TUAW provides readers with an update on what new or significant crowdfunded Apple-related projects are in the news. While our policy is to not go into detail on items that haven't reached at least 80 percent of their funding goal, this...



How to hide unwanted channels on Apple TV


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 08:30 AM PST


Over the last year, Apple has worked to expand the Apple TV's offerings with content from HBO, The Weather Channel, Smithsonian, and others. While this helps make Apple an alternative to cable, the sheer number of options can quickly clutter your...



CNBC publishes abysmal list of "things Apple needs to do right now"


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 08:00 AM PST


Apple naysayers are a dime a dozen these days, and you don't have to dig very far on any business or general tech website to find someone who thinks Cupertino is akin to a barn on fire. So when I say I was actually shocked at how ridiculous CNBC's...



Apple ads mountaineering story to "Your Verse" campaign, and other news for Feb. 19, 2014


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 07:00 AM PST


Apple has added another story to the "Your Verse" ad campaign. "Elevating Expedition" focuses on mountaineers Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington who use an iPad to help them climb and navigate some of the world's biggest mountains. Elevating...



Introducing the iClipboard


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 06:00 AM PST


I've often wondered if there was a way to make the iPad even more useful. Now I have my answer. OS X + a fashionable metal clip. [Image credit: AndyOnFlickr]...



Daily App: Photofy lets you express yourself through photos


Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:30 AM PST


Photofy is a photo editing app for creative types who want to express themselves through photos, but don't have the time or artistic talent to do everything from scratch. The app allows you to take a memorable moment captured by your camera or a...



iQi Mobile Receiver: Wireless charging for the iPhone 5 family


Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:00 PM PST


Wireless inductive charging seems to be a kind of Holy Grail lately -- a lot of companies are on the quest to bring it to all smartphone and tablet devices. I recently reviewed a battery case that charges an iPhone wirelessly. It's actually pretty...



Ad agencies are sad that Apple cares about your privacy


Posted: 18 Feb 2014 04:00 PM PST


Fears about online privacy have resonated worldwide in recent years. It's simple enough to understand; the amount of personal information we now share with businesses online is staggering. Once upon a time I watched my grandfather get into a near...



Daily Update for February 18, 2014


Posted: 18 Feb 2014 03:30 PM PST


It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get some the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's...



The DODOcase Durables sleeve is the ultimate anti-case


Posted: 18 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST


When it comes to cases for the iPad mini, there are plenty of fantastic options. Unfortunately, not everyone feels like covering their device with a semi-permanent shell, especially since since Apple's tablets are so appealing when nude. Enter the...




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