Wednesday, 25 June 2014

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Angela Ahrendts discusses her transition to Apple


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Angela Ahrendts is an inspiration for anyone grew up in a small town with dreams of a better life. From her humble roots in New Palestine, Indiana she worked her way through the fashion industry, eventually climbing to a position as CEO of Burberry...



The loneliest iMac


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT


I don't know the back story behind how or why this iMac is just chilling out on a random sidewalk with a set of golf clubs. Either it's being sent to the landfill with some outdated metal poles, or it's waiting for a friend to pick it up and take it...



TUAW TV Live: It's your call!


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 01:55 PM PDT


Sometimes it's hard to think of a topic for TUAW TV Live. I mean, this show has been going on the air weekly since December 23, 2009, so it can be a real head-scratcher trying to come up with something to talk about. When all else fails, we'll resort...



Dropbox for iOS update adds new setup and file management options


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT


Dropbox for iOS has been steadily improving since it was released, but the latest update makes the service easier to use on both your phone and your computer, along with introducing new file management options. The biggest, or maybe the most...



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


Posted: 25 Jun 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 TinyPDF - Fill Forms,...



Daily Deals for June 25, 2014, featuring the 0-100 WordPress Starter Kit:


Posted: 25 Jun 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 Aviiq Concert Series Tangle-Free Earphones + Mic...



Belkin's MIXIT Lightning to USB cables: A better Lightning cable?


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT


You might think that there's not much you can do to improve on the standard old Lightning to USB cables that you get with new iPhones and iPads, but you're wrong. For one thing, the plastic-coated standard Apple cables have a tendency to fray and...



TUAW Giveaway: Win one of three sets of RHA MA750i in-ear headphones


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT


We've teamed up with Glasgow-based in-ear manufacturer, RHA, to giveaway three sets of its premium MA750i, iOS compatible in-ear headphones, each worth US$129.95. I reviewed the MA750i headphones last year and was really impressed with their overall...



Researchers crack iPad, iPhone PINs


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT


"Shoulder surfing" refers to the practice of looking over someone's shoulder to watch them enter a PIN on a mobile device, like an iPad. It's not the most sophisticated hack ever, but it works, as long as the interloper has a line of sight. However,...



Apple reportedly loosens new guidelines for apps that incentivize sharing


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:30 AM PDT


Earlier this month, Apple reportedly began swatting down apps that reward users for various actions including watching advertisements, rating the app, and purchasing other apps, but as TechCrunch now reports, that policy is loosening up a...



iPhone 101: Moving your address book from Google to iCloud


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Are you a former Android user moving to the iPhone? Or an iPhone user who wants to switch from Google to iCloud for your online life? Thankfully, migrating between platforms isn't too difficult, especially when it comes to your address book. Moving...



Daily App: Use RoadTrippers to plan your next adventure


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 07:30 AM PDT


Roadtrippers is the companion iOS app to roadtrippers.com, a trip planning site for those who live in the US and Israel. Unlike most travel sites, Roadtrippers highlights the out-of-the-way destinations with its detailed road guides and daily travel...



YouTube Find: Stop motion video staring iPhone and inch-sized, 3D-printed figures used to sell Japanese water


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Japanese beverage maker Kirin pulls no stops in making this clever stop motion video that uses content on an iPhone as the backdrop for an animated story. Each character used in the ad was 3D-printed and is 1:48 scale, which is about the size of a...



Apogee ONE: An audio interface and microphone for Mac and iOS


Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Apogee's revamped ONE (US$349) is a 2 IN 2 OUT USB audio interface with a built-in microphone for Mac and now iOS, too. This means you can plug the interface into your Mac or straight into your iPhone or iPad (via Apple's newer Lightning connector or...



Trap Studio helps you create your own music on any iOS device


Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT


Trap Studio (US$2.99) is a music creation app that includes more than 350 samples created by Prime Loops. Along with that, the app features dual Oxford Synthesizer Company (OSC) Synthesizers, and you can import samples and apply many effects to them...



Kanye West on Steve Jobs' influence and how Beats will help Apple


Posted: 24 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Bono wasn't the only recording artist making waves and talking about Apple at this year's Cannes Lions event. Kayne West, arguably the most influential rapper in the world today, stopped by to talk about the Internet and his major influences. Some...



The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for June 24, 2014


Posted: 24 Jun 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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