Tuesday, 1 July 2014

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VMware releases survey on the "Apple Enterprise Invasion"


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 02:00 PM PDT


Today VMware announced the results of a company commissioned survey of 376 IT professionals to access the current state of enterprise desktops. The survey was conducted by Dimensional Research with the goal of capturing hard data on Apple device...



Why the iPhone isn't a commodity


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT


Uninformed analysts and tech pundits continue to posit that smartphones are becoming commodities. In doing so, they completely ignore, or perhaps underestimate, Apple's ongoing efforts to differentiate the iPhone from competing devices. Of course,...



Apple adds two-step verification to iCloud site, apps


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 12:30 PM PDT


With all the security risks populating the world, two-step verification is the strong standard to have for information safety. Apple brought the process to your Apple ID last year, now iCloud and its associated apps are getting it as well. With a...



iPod touch price cut, new 16GB model now in UK


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 12:00 PM PDT


Apple's newest 16 GB iPod touch is finally making its way around the world, complete with a reduced price and fancy new colors. Hitting U.S. stores in late June, the new touch is now available for sale in the UK for £159. It previously cost £199....



Daily Deals for July 1, 2014, featuring the Bluetooth Shower Speaker


Posted: 01 Jul 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 Bluetooth Shower Speaker: Shower Yourself In...



Apple is Barron's "most respected" company once again


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Apple has returned to the top of Barron's annual list of "The World's Most Respected Companies" after being knocked out of the number one position by Berkshire Hathaway in 2013. Barron's complies their list from an annual survey of the 100 largest...



Siri may soon get a whole lot smarter


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 10:30 AM PDT


Siri undoubtedly experienced a number of growing pains upon release, but over time, Apple has done a great job of really boosting the service's speech recognition capabilities. In particular, dictation on iOS is as smooth and efficient as ever. Now...



Apple adds eight new automakers to CarPlay lineup


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 09:30 AM PDT


It's clear that Apple and Google are about to wage a war on your dashboard, but before the shots begin flying it's important for both sides to stockpile as many weapons as possible. Today, Apple expanded the arsenal of carmakers ready to integrate...



New Apple Store graphics and other news highlights


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 09:00 AM PDT


It's the first day of July and the second half of 2014, and the beginning of Apple's fourth fiscal quarter of the year. While we'll need to wait a few weeks (see the third item below for details!) to hear how the past three months fared in the world...



iOS 7.1.2 still vulnerable to Pangu untethered jailbreak


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 08:30 AM PDT


Yesterday's iOS 7 update featured relatively minor tweaks and big fixes, but one of the more surprising things about it is what it didn't address; It appears that the Pangu jailbreak tool -- which can provide an untethered jailbreak using either a...



This one proofreading tip for iOS and OS X will save you hours of headaches


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Ever proofread an email and realize after you have sent it that it contains a glaring error? You know those errors -- these are the ones that you miss because your brain inserts the missing word or overlooks spelling errors such as "wiht" that really...



Apple offers $100 gift card and $200 discount in annual back-to-school promotion


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 07:30 AM PDT


Apple is a creature of habit, and one of those habits is launching a stellar back-to-school sale every year right around this time. So, not to disappoint the droves of college students preparing to march back into the halls of educational...



Flickr Find: Lego minifigs recreate "Hand of God" moment from 1986 World Cup soccer quarter finals


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Flickr member Chris of Oblong Pictures used Lego Minifigs, some clever backdrops and sometimes an iPhone to recreate the first goal in the quarter-final soccer match between Argentina and England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Argentina won the match...



Daily App: Visage Lab is your virtual makeup artist for blemish-free photos


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 06:30 AM PDT


Sometimes photos capture your worst side -- those moments when your skin has a pimple or the ambient lighting makes your teeth appear less than white. To do a quick touch-up without being overly obvious, you should check out Visage Lab, a portrait...



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


Posted: 30 Jun 2014 05:30 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 UVmeter - Check your UV...



Apple brings official iPhone trade-in to Italy


Posted: 30 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Apple's iPhone trade-in program is officially coming to Italy. The service is now being advertised on the company's official Apple Store app, though notice has apparently not hit its websites yet. Under Apple's trade-in program users can exchange an...




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