Friday, 21 March 2014

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Bracketron TruRunner: Protecting you and your iPhone during workouts


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Runners have options when it comes to carrying their iPhones along for a brisk run, with things like armbands and good old fanny packs being popular solutions. Bracketron will begin selling the TruRunner lightweight pack (US$19.95) in May, so we took...



Reactr for iOS lets you share a photo or video and get a quick reaction


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 02:00 PM PDT


Reactr (free) is a clever and just-released app that lets you get a reaction to a photo or image you've shared with a friend. Often, we send out what we think is the world's greatest pic, then get nothing from silence from our friends on the other...



iPad refresh cycle more closely resembles a Mac than an iPhone


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 01:30 PM PDT


A new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners indicates that the refresh cycle on the iPad is more similar to the Mac than it is to the iPhone. In other words, consumers tend to buy and hold onto iPads much longer than they do...



Test-driving the Satechi USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 01:00 PM PDT


You can always use a few more USB ports, and with the new Satechi USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub, you'll add four more speedy ports to your Mac with a single plugin. Specifications Price: US$49.99 (Available at $39.99) Material: Aluminum Connectivity:...



Here's the iPhone's handy "Undo Typing" feature you might not know about


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 12:00 PM PDT


The iPhone is a wonderful tool, but sometimes its simple design ends up inadvertently hiding a useful feature. Today we've got a handy video that will teach you how to utilize your iOS device's "Undo Typing" feature, allowing you to reclaim text you...



Daily Deals for March 21, 2014, featuring the Car Stereo FM Transmitter


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 11:30 AM PDT


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 Car Stereo FM Transmitter [On sale for $27.99,...



This screenshot perfectly sums up FireChat right now


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 11:00 AM PDT


FireChat, the new "off the grid" chat client for iPhone, kind of exploded in popularity yesterday thanks to a number of piece around the web announcing its existence. The app features two modes: A hyperlocal "Nearby" chat mode that connects directly...



iPhone 101: Use Safari AutoFill to enter information into web forms on your iOS device


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PDT


Typing on a mobile keyboard can be a pain, especially when you are entering information into a long web form. To make it easier, you can enable the useful AutoFill feature in Safari, which will automatically enter contact and credit card information...



Apple features new "Indie Game Showcase", and other news for March 21, 2014


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Apple has rolled out a new section on the App Store called "Indie Game Showcase." It's dedicated to spotlighting stunning games by independent iOS developers. As Apple describes the new section: Often made up of just a few dedicated members,...



How to create nested folders in iOS 7.1


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 07:45 AM PDT


I reported last week that nested folders, as we knew them, were dead thanks to iOS 7.1, but today it seems a workaround actually does exist. The new method allows you to once again place a folder within a folder, thereby creating an convenient filing...



Flickr Find: So shiny, you can see your reflection


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Ah, lovely iPhone 4. How we remember, thee --- with your boxy design and shiny glass back so full of luster that we could use you as a mirror. As you walk down memory lane and contemplate your own iPhone 4, don't forget to thank SDruet Photographies...



Daily App: Word Forward mixes Scrabble-like gameplay with brain-busting strategy


Posted: 21 Mar 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Word Forward is a clever word puzzle game developed by Shane McCafferty and published by AppyNation. The app has a hint of Scrabble, but adds new twist to the word spelling game. Word Forward challenges you to clear a 5 x 5 board of letter tiles by...



The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for March 20, 2014


Posted: 20 Mar 2014 03:30 PM PDT


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...




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