Friday 28 March 2014

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TUAW at Macworld/iWorld 2014: Kashoo accounting for Web and iPad


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 03:00 PM PDT


I'm one of those people who sucks as an accountant. So when I heard about Kashoo a few years ago and realized that I could do most of the accounting work for one of my small businesses from an iPad, I jumped on the opportunity to try it out. I...



TUAW at Macworld/iWorld 2014: Kamino


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 02:00 PM PDT


Kamino is a new free app that is making its debut at Macworld/iWorld 2014. Described as an "urban discovery app", the idea behind Kamino is that people who enjoy walking or hiking around their urban homes can capture those hikes and share them with...



Yahoo updates and improves its popular iOS Weather app


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 01:00 PM PDT


Yahoo Weather (free) has been my favorite quick-look weather app since it came out a year ago. I believe it looks better than Apple's weather app and provides more information. Yahoo has posted an updated version, with some worthwhile features. You...



Here's what your new black MacBook Air would look like, if it existed


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 12:30 PM PDT


In love with the idea of a new black Apple notebook? So am I. There's just no denying that a black MacBook would be an awesome addition to the company's lineup, though whether we'll ever be graced with such a device is anyone's guess. But just to...



Can we just stop with the lame iPhone and OS X concepts already?


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 12:00 PM PDT


There's a bad tendency for websites to label any and all Apple related concepts as "epic" or "unbelievably cool." And sure, concepts for future devices can be damn interesting, but things lately have really gotten out of hand. Recently, there seems...



Daily Deals for March 28, 2014, featuring the iPad Keyboard Case Combo


Posted: 28 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. Don't forget to check out our "Today in the App Store" post that singles...



Apple's failed attempts at taking over the camera industry are now collector's items


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 11:00 AM PDT


The iPhone remains one of the most popular "cameras" on the planet, and Apple's smartphone has indeed conquered consumer photography, but it wasn't the company's first attempt to do so. In the mid '90s, Apple was going through its "see what sticks"...



Philips Hue app-controlled lighting family add three new members


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PDT


The Philips Hue app-controlled lighting products were among the first "Internet of Things" products we covered here at TUAW, and the product line has become quite popular. Now the company has announced three new products in the Hue line, including a...



Office Mobile goes free for the iPhone, and other news for March 28, 2014


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Amid all the hoopla about Microsoft Office finally coming to the iPad (even Tim Cook tweeted about it) was a little bit of information that was missed by many: Microsoft has made its Office Mobile for iPhone suite free, and home users can edit their...



Daily App: Monocle offers menu bar search for Mac owners running almost any OS X version


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Monocle is a handy menu bar search utility that allows you to search Google, Bing, Yahoo, YouTube and Wikipedia in just one click. Monocle is more web search focused then OS X's Spotlight search and much less complex than similar productivity tools...



Falling asleep with a good iBook


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Gather 'round, kids and Grandpa Dave will tell you a story. Back when I was your age, "iBooks" were computers, not software. They were brightly colored, had plastic handles and resembled a Barbie purse. Plus, you could take a nap beneath one, as...



Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Here are some of the best free apps, app updates and new apps that have landed in the App Store recently. All app prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can. Also, check out our Daily Deals, with...



Update your Square reader now and other news from March 27, 2014


Posted: 28 Mar 2014 12:00 AM PDT


Square updated its card reader at the end of 2013, and if you haven't signed up to get one of the new readers yet, you'll need to do so by June 1. An email to Square users says that the original reader will no longer be supported after then....



Random for iOS lets you explore the web in a unique way


Posted: 27 Mar 2014 05:00 PM PDT


Random - The App (free) is a new app that lets you discover interesting web content from several sources. The app has been in development for a few years, and it was backed by by Skype co-founder, Janus Friis. When you first start the app, you will...



Well that's one way to repurpose an Airport Base Station


Posted: 27 Mar 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Got an old, UFO-shaped Airport Base Station lying around? Apparently it makes a handy tissue dispenser, if you're into that sort of thing. [Photo credit: Daniel Morrison]...




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