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Felix FlipBook Air is a delightfully different iPad case/stand Posted: 23 Jul 2014 03:00 PM PDT So many of the iPad cases and stands that I review here at TUAW are so alike in looks and functionality that it's hard to get excited about them. When something different shows up, I definitely take notice. That's the situation with the Felix...

TUAW TV Live: The penultimate episode Posted: 23 Jul 2014 01:55 PM PDT It's the penultimate TUAW TV Live, one of your last chances to watch the hosts talking about everything in general and nothing in particular. Today we'll talk a bit about the OS X Yosemite general public beta (and things to watch for), the WSJ "rumor...

Apple TV will carry every Simpsons episode via FXNOW within 12 months Posted: 23 Jul 2014 01:30 PM PDT TV writer and editor Jason Lynch tweeted this past Monday that FXNOW will make its way to the Apple TV within the next 12 months. FXNOW is Fox's on-demand video service which features content from FX, FXX, and FXM. That means that TV fans will soon...

Truefilm: Capable photo editor for iOS with unique features Posted: 23 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT I am always on the prowl for something a little different in a photo editor, and Truefilm (US$0.99) meets the requirements with a comprehensive suite of tools at a low price. The emphasis in this app is on making changes quickly and having a complete...

I searched for all 71 of the stickers in Apple's new ad so you don't have to Posted: 23 Jul 2014 12:30 PM PDT Putting stickers on your MacBook is cool. I know this because the majority of you told me you're totally cool with it in a recent poll. Oh, and also because Apple just ran a TV ad showing just how amazing your MacBook can look with a little bit of...

Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates Posted: 23 Jul 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja...

Daily Deals for July 23, 2014, featuring Smartphone-Controlled Lighting Studio Kick Posted: 23 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. All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly....

Apple spent a record amount on R&D last quarter Posted: 23 Jul 2014 11:00 AM PDT Taking a look at Apple's recently filed Form 8-K, we see that the amount of money Apple spent on R&D this past quarter was up 36% compared to the same quarter a year ago. Indeed, Apple during the June quarter spent more on R&D than it's ever spent in...

Apple faces California class-action suit over alleged labor violations Posted: 23 Jul 2014 10:00 AM PDT Apple is facing yet another class-action lawsuit, this time from a group of employees in the State of California. The suit was filed initially in 2011 by four people who worked in Apple's retail and corporate operations, alleging that the company...

iPhone 5c growth outperformed the iPhone 5s last quarter Posted: 23 Jul 2014 09:30 AM PDT Apple doesn't break down its iPhone sales figures by model type, but Tim Cook during yesterday's earnings conference call provided a few interesting crumbs regarding iPhone 5c sales growth last quarter. I can tell you this. That if you look at the...

Xiaomi's Hugo Barra emphatically denies company is copying Apple; evidence strongly suggests otherwise Posted: 23 Jul 2014 09:00 AM PDT Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi swears it's not in the business of copying Apple. In fact, the allegations have apparently become so loud and ever-present that former Google executive and current Xiaomi executive Hugo Barra is "sick and tired" of...

YouTube Find: Watch the amazing healing of a facial injury in this daily iPhone selfie video Posted: 23 Jul 2014 08:30 AM PDT This "selfie a day" photographer had the unfortunate experienced of being "glassed" a few months into his daily photo project. From that day forward, his selfies took on new meaning as they documented his terrible facial injury, the resulting scar...

Mac 101: Use Spotlight to quickly solve math problems Posted: 23 Jul 2014 08:00 AM PDT OS X's search tool, Spotlight, does more than just file and web searches. The handy utility also can be used to do semi-complex math equations with the answers appearing within the results section of the app. To use Spotlight for math, just open the...

How to put a negative spin on a record breaking Apple earnings report Posted: 23 Jul 2014 07:30 AM PDT Apple yesterday posted its earnings results for the quarter gone and, per usual, they exceeded Wall Street expectations. All told, Apple posted revenue of $37.4 billion (a Q3 quarterly record) and EPS of $1.28. This compares to revenue of $35.3...

Fantastical 2.1 for iOS adds new snooze, search and notification features Posted: 23 Jul 2014 07:01 AM PDT Flexibits' Fantastical 2.1 for iOS is available today with a host of new features, improvements and bug fixes. The calendar, reminders and to-dos app is a major hit with the TUAW team, so we're always pleased to see an update to this fantastic app!...

Apple opening its OS X Yosemite Beta Program to consumers on July 24 Posted: 23 Jul 2014 06:30 AM PDT Apple confirmed it is opening up its OS X Beta Program to the public starting tomorrow -- Thursday, July, 23. Mac owners can sign up for the beta program on Apple's website using their Apple ID and will receive a Mac App Store promo code to download...

SDK brings new apps to FiftyThree's Pencil stylus Posted: 23 Jul 2014 06:15 AM PDT FiftyThree introduced the Pencil a while back. It's an advanced stylus for iOS devices with a pressure-sensitive rubber tip, an eraser on the end, a USB charging port and a direct bluetooth connection that adds amazing features to connected apps. Up...

Apple details legitimate uses of backdoor services in iOS Posted: 23 Jul 2014 06:00 AM PDT After denying the accusation that it deliberately included backdoor services in iOS for potential data collection by third-parties, Apple has followed up this denial with a new support document that details several backdoor services and their...

Tim Cook: Apple acquired 29 companies over the last 9 months Posted: 23 Jul 2014 05:30 AM PDT During the Apple's earnings conference call this past April, Tim Cook said that Apple was on the prowl for new acquisitions. And on the prowl they've certainly been. During yesterday's earnings conference call, Cook explained that Apple, in the last...

Evernote adds private sharing link options and auto reminder alarms Posted: 23 Jul 2014 05:00 AM PDT Evernote has worked hard to build itself into a perfect document and note-taking service whether you're a casual user or a business pro. It can already keep track of your recipes, contacts, or notes, scan your business cards, take pictures, record...

iBacon Beacon? Hillshire Brands increased sales intent 20x with Beacon Program Posted: 22 Jul 2014 06:00 PM PDT Hillshire Brands, distributors of cured meat products, recently partnered with BPN and inMarket to try an experiment with iBeacons. Using beacons and geofencing technology, the company pushed information about Hillshire products and promotions to...

Chitika: iPad browsing usage share sees gain Posted: 22 Jul 2014 05:30 PM PDT Chitika Insights is back with numbers showing just how much web browsing iPad users do compared to the those who use competing tablets to do their browsing. The company sampled "tens of millions of U.S. and Canadian tablet-based online ad...

Netflix for Apple TV finally helps you binge watch with "Up Next" Posted: 22 Jul 2014 05:00 PM PDT Netflix has finally updated its Apple TV app to bring the "Up Next" feature to your home. "Up Next" allows users to automatically select the next episode of a TV series without having to go back through navigation menus. The feature has been...

Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates Posted: 22 Jul 2014 04:30 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 Downloader for...

The Bernhoft Islander app could be the future for iOS music releases Posted: 22 Jul 2014 04:00 PM PDT Jarle Bernhoft, a Norwegian singer and composer with a following in the U.S. and Europe, has released a rather groundbreaking "album" as an iOS app titled Bernhoft Islander. It's US$20.00, similar in price to a high resolution audio-only...