360iDev: Onboarding and the first 60 seconds
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 02:30 PM PDT
 One of the most critical parts of any app is the onboarding process -- what it takes to get you interested in, educated about, and logged into an app or service. Developer Ben Johnson of Raizlabs provided a look at first impressions in apps in a...
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360iDev 2014 starts off with a bang
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 02:00 PM PDT
 Denver has been a host city for the 360|iDev conference for a number of years, and this year's event for developers is currently underway in the Mile High City. TUAW is at the conference to see what the best brains in iOS development are up to....
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Easy Scan really does scan so easily
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 01:30 PM PDT
 Easy Scan (Smart Scanner) is a new entry into the iDevice-Camera-As-Document-Scanner category. What distinguishes it from all of the other ones I have tried (and I have tried a lot of them) is in how simple it is. It lacks many of the bells and...
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NPR One for iOS makes radio personal
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 01:00 PM PDT
 Think of it sort of like Pandora for news. The free NPR One app streams news stories that should be of interest to you, using your local NPR station and any other that generates news you are likely to connect with. You sign up using your NPR ID (if...
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EmoYo shares your emotions with friends and nothing else
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 12:30 PM PDT
 EmoYo is an app clearly inspired by the simplistic nature of Yo. both in name and design. Quite interestingly though, the creator is only 16 years old. The app's sole reason for existence is to add friends and share your emotions with each other...
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Daily Deals for August 25, 2014, featuring iOS 8 development course
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 12:00 PM 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....
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Apple Timer helps you count the minutes until the next Apple event
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 11:00 AM PDT
 It's not easy waiting on good news. We're coming up on the next big Apple event. The company is expected to announce the iPhone 6 on September 9, 2014 and fans are already waiting with baited breath. Sure, you know what the event is, but how will you...
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Fire in the hole is a blast for some
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:30 AM PDT
 Fire in the hole (free) is an arcade-style game similar to Space Invaders, featuring 8-bit graphics and a retro soundtrack. The controls are easy to pick up. You control when to shoot a bomb from the cannon that moves side-to-side at the bottom of...
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Judge refuses to invalidate Apple patents
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:00 AM PDT
 In the continuing legal tangle between Samsung and Apple, a federal judge has denied Samsung's request to invalidate a pair of patents related to the iPhone's slide-to-unlock feature and unified search, Mac Observer reports. Both patents are part of...
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Writing Wizard makes writing appear like magic
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:30 AM PDT
 Practicing letter forms can be quite a chore, but Writing Wizard makes it a magical experience anywhere. At US$2.99 on the App Store, this universal app is a terrific value for your iPhone and/or iPad while children are kept engaged in the task of...
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Apple will replace your defective iPhone 5 battery
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:00 AM PDT
 Is your iPhone 5 battery life bad? No, I don't mean "Oh jeez I have to charge it every night!" bad, I mean "Wait, it was at 100% when I unplugged it five minutes ago, and it's already down 15%" bad. If so, your phone might fall within a certain...
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See how the Napa earthquake affected Jawbone users' sleep
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 08:30 AM PDT
 If you're one of the many iPhone users with a Jawbone UP strapped to your wrist, you might be used to seeing pretty standard peaks and valleys on your sleep charts. Not so for many in Northern California who were awoken by the rumblings of one of the...
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Rumor Roundup: 2014 delayed until 2015 (developing)
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 07:00 AM PDT
 Purported 'iPad Air 2' flex cables revealed in new photos (AppleInsider) Ohhh, things are getting "exciting" now, with fresh spy shots of ribbon cables supposedly meant for the next-gen iPad Air. Feast your eyes upon these random electronic parts...
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This Weekend in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 06:00 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 Stackables for iPad...
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