Hate obnoxious autoplaying video? Here's how to disable it.
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 03:00 PM PDT
 As a pacifist I seldom wish actual violence upon another human being, but when it comes to whoever came up with the idea of autoplaying advertisements, I wish nothing but suffering. Advertising is an important part of the relationship between content...
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Well that's just about the most horrifying iPod I've ever seen
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 02:30 PM PDT
 This frightening photo was created as part of a weekly photography challenge. The theme was "Metaphors," and this one is "iPod Killer," though it looks more like a killer iPod. [Photo credit: Richard West]...
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Ask TUAW Live is on the air at 5 PM ET today!
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 01:30 PM PDT
 "Ask TUAW Live" happens today, Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 5:00:00 PM EDT. You can check here for showtimes in your area. We're taking your questions now via the Ask Tuaw feedback form, Twitter, Facebook or Google+. To watch the live feed and...
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Forget the iPhone 6, I want an iPhone G3
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 01:00 PM PDT
 It seems like everyone is making concept art of the unannounced iPhone 6 these days, and they all end up looking pretty much the same. Designer Mike Donovan doesn't seem too interested in that, and he's focused his talents on bringing non-existent...
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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 12:00 PM 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 Ridge Racer Slipstream...
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Daily Deals for April 29, 2014, featuring the Nifty MiniDrive for MacBook Pro
Posted: 29 Apr 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...
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Here are all the places you go running and biking with your iPhone
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 10:30 AM PDT
 Strava is one of the most popular exercise apps on the iPhone, so after years of users recording their own running and biking habits, the company has a whole lot of data on its hands. Using nearly 20 million recorded exercise routes from its software...
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The MacBook Air is directly competing with iPad pricing for the first time
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 09:30 AM PDT
 The iPad and MacBook Air have always competed with each other in terms of on-the-go computing, but the two have always been separated by price. No matter the specs of your dreamy iPad, you could never get an ultra-slim MacBook for the same price -...
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Jobs tops CNBC's "most influential" list and more news for April 29, 2014
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 09:04 AM PDT
 A free iPhone voice & data plan (no, really), Steve Jobs back in the news and a reminder that there's a lot more to do in this world that stare at your phone. Here's this afternoon's Apple news. CNBC has compiled a list of the most influential...
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My iPhone smells like bacon, thanks to Oscar Mayer
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 08:30 AM PDT
 Back in March, Oscar Mayer launched a promotion for their bacon products and targeted it at iPhone owners. By signing up on the company's "Wake Up & Smell The Bacon" site you were entered for a chance to claim a limited edition, Oscar Mayer-branded...
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Mac 101: Adjust the volume or brightness in smaller increments using these handy tips
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 08:00 AM PDT
 Recent MacBook Pro and Air models have a wonderful keyboard that allows you to quickly adjust the volume of the system and the brightness of either your display or backlit keyboard. When you tap these brightness buttons, the levels are adjusted in...
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Flickr Find: Best workspace ever if you don't want to do any work
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 07:00 AM PDT
 This tidy and captivating workspace was assembled by Flickr user Sam, aka purplelime. I like the clean lines of the layout, but I would get lost forever in the wall art, wouldn't you? You can contribute an Apple-inspired photo to our Flickr pool...
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Apple updates MacBook Air models with processor bump, $100 price drop
Posted: 29 Apr 2014 06:00 AM PDT
 Apple today refreshed its MacBook Air line, adding slightly faster processors and improved battery life to the portable computers. Apple also dropped the price on each model by US$100, with the base 11-inch MacBook Air starting at $899. All base...
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Save a few bucks by turning your Mac off or letting it sleep
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 06:00 PM PDT
 When it comes to saving energy, I think I do pretty well. My wife and I both drive high-MPG vehicles, we keep our thermostat at a relatively chilly 62°F during the daytime hours in winter, and we don't have air conditioning in our home. We shut off...
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TruHDR adds a Mac app after success on iOS
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 05:00 PM PDT
 TruHDR is a really nice HDR (High Dynamic Range photography) app that has been around a long time for iOS. It improves on Apple's built-in implementation that lets you take pictures with much better dynamic range than a single shot can provide by...
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Angela Ahrendts begins her tenure as Apple's retail chief this week
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 04:30 PM PDT
 Apple announced this past October that it had tapped Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to serve as the company's Senior VP of Retail. While there was some speculation as to just when Ahrendts would specifically assume her post, Tim Cook announced during...
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The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for April 28, 2014
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 04:15 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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With dividends and stock buybacks, Tim Cook forges a path separate from Steve Jobs
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 04:00 PM PDT
 "This would have never happened if Steve Jobs were still alive." When it comes to Apple, this is a quip that's repeated so frequently that it has essentially become a laughable cliche. The aforementioned quip is typically bandied about whenever...
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