The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for March 31, 2014
Posted: 31 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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PSA: Pebble for iOS v.2.1 update contains critical flaw that breaks the app
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 03:15 PM PDT
 According to a support forum post, the latest update to the Pebble app for iOS contains a critical issue that prevents the application from working. The company is working on a fix, but, in the meantime, it is asking users to delay installing the...
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Square Jellyfish Tablet Tripod Mount and Jelly Long Legs Tripod
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 03:00 PM PDT
 Last week at Macworld/iWorld 2014 I had the opportunity to be a speaker, doing a presentation on Friday afternoon about Siri and The Internet of Things. One of the benefits of being a speaker at this conference is a "swag bag" full of goodies from...
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Want to own the computer that inspired the Apple II? Visit eBay now
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:30 PM PDT
 They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it's also an important part of innovation. In keeping with that idea we'd like to draw your attention to this wonderful rare eBay listing. A seller in Louisiana is offering up a working SOL-20...
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TUAW at Macworld/iWorld 2014: Hider 2 from MacPaw Software
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 01:30 PM PDT
 The best way to make sure that nobody steals or reads documents on your Mac that you don't want to share is to make them invisible. That's what Hider 2 from MacPaw Software accomplishes quickly and easily! The app isn't live in the Mac App Store...
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TUAW at Macworld/iWorld 2014: Creaceed Emulsio in action
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 01:00 PM PDT
 So you've just finished shooting a bunch of video with your iPhone, iPad, or maybe even a GoPro camera. That video is sitting on your iPad, and there's only one problem with it -- it's shaking all over the place. Shaky video isn't a problem anymore...
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Judge Cote grants class action status to consumers in e-book lawsuit
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 12:30 PM PDT
 Reuters is reporting that a federal judge has given consumers the go-ahead to proceed with a class action lawsuit against Apple for colluding with a number of publishing houses to raise the price of e-books. U.S. District Judge Denise Cote said the...
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Newsbeat creates a custom newscast for your commute
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 12:00 PM PDT
 I've looked at a few news apps over the years that are designed to read the news to you while you commute or travel. Most fall pretty short of ideal, failing in voice quality or news selection. Newsbeat from Tribune Digital Ventures comes the...
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iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens: Apple is doing all it can to put third party repair shops out of business
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 11:00 AM PDT
 Like clockwork, anytime Apple releases new hardware, the good folks from iFixit are first in line to pick one up, take it home, and skillfully pry it wide open for the world to see. Over the past few years, Apple has taken ever greater steps (such as...
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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 10:30 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. Apps Now Free Brave Guardians TD [iOS...
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Hands on with the new Sonos iOS app
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PDT
 I've spent a few weeks using a beta of the new Sonos app which is to be released this spring. Sonos was one of the first companies to embrace the Mac when the company launched its whole-house wireless music solution back in 2002. When Apple allowed...
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Primer on Apple vs. Samsung Part II
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 09:30 AM PDT
 Apple and Samsung's second major patent trial gets underway in California today. While the parties involved remain the same, the products and patents at issue are substantially different. Undoubtedly, in the coming weeks we'll be inundated with...
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No BlackBerry keyboard for you, and other news for March 31, 2014
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 09:00 AM PDT
 Sorry folks, it looks like those of you who dreamed of having a BlackBerry-type keyboard for your iPhone will have to just keep on dreaming. The company has won a court order against Ryan Seacrest's Typo iPhone keyboard. The Typo had been expected to...
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World Backup Day: Let's be careful out there
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 08:30 AM PDT
 On the old 1980s cop drama "Hill Street Blues", Sergeant Phil Esterhaus started off each episode with a briefing ending with the line "Let's be careful out there." While he was showing concern for his team of police officers, the same line is very...
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Mac 101: Use Quick Look to create an instant slideshow from your photos
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 08:00 AM PDT
 Did you know that OS X has a handy feature for easily previewing a bunch photos in a slideshow format? It's a basic slideshow with no option to add music, but it is perfect if you want to quickly show a handful of your photos to your friends or...
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Rumor Roundup: Bigger isn't necessarily better
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 07:00 AM PDT
 There's not much happening with Apple rumors at the moment; only two worth mentioning came out in the past few days. iPhone 6 Reportedly Launching 'As Early As September' in 4.7- and 5.5-Inch Sizes (MacRumors) Writers for Japanese business...
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Daily App: PicFlow allows you to quickly combines photos and music into a stunning slideshow
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 06:00 AM PDT
 Took a bunch of photos and want to make them into a slideshow instead of a static collage? Then you should check out PicFlow from Red Cactus. The slideshow maker is easy to use and doesn't require you to sign up for a service just to add some flair...
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TUAW Talkcast at 7 PM PT/10 PM ET tonight: Macworld/iWorld wrapup
Posted: 30 Mar 2014 06:00 PM PDT
 All-new dial-in experience! See below -- do not call into Talkshoe, we won't be there. Be sure to set up Fuze Meeting before the show if you want to join in live. Macworld/iWorld 2014 is now a thing of the past, which means two things: first, a lot...
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TUAW at Macworld/iWorld 2014: EverWeb gets new features
Posted: 30 Mar 2014 05:00 PM PDT
 A few years ago at Macworld/iWorld, we had a chance to see the first version of EasyWeb, an OS X app designed to serve as a replacement for Apple's abandoned iWeb. While the app was remarkably complete and easy to use back in those days, it's even...
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A roundup of last week's popular and featured articles on TUAW
Posted: 30 Mar 2014 04:00 PM PDT
 Last week was a busy one with your favorite TUAW writers posting some excellent How-To guides, commentary and other useful articles. Here's a quick roundup of our recent feature worthy posts you may have missed: Apple's failed attempts at taking...
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