Do You Believe: is it worth it?
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 03:30 PM PDT
 Do You Believe is an educational app available on all iOS devices running iOS 7.0 or later where users can pick a category and decide if they believe a certain statement is true. For example, if you pick the technology category, one of the questions...
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T-Mobile wants to give your iPad a ton of data for $10
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 03:00 PM PDT
 The battle for the loyalty of tablet users sees another shot fired today, as T-Mobile has announced a deal that duplicates the data allowance of any phone plan if you add a tablet. For the US$10 monthly tablet fee, whatever data plan you currently...
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Monitor Your Twitter Mojo With Merlo
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 02:30 PM PDT
 Can you tweet more effectively? Merlo, a new iOS app, might help you to do just that (but only if you can make out the tiny graphic displays-more on that below). Merlo requires iOS 7.1 or later, is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and is...
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Dropbox for iOS now lets you search within Word and PowerPoint documents
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 02:00 PM PDT
 Finding exactly what you're looking for in Dropbox has gotten even easier thanks to the latest update to its iOS app. Thanks to newly improved "high fidelity" previews, users can now search within Word and PowerPoint documents for the content they're...
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Daily Deals for August 26, 2014, featuring the White Hat Hacker Bundle
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 01:35 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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FireScribe for iPhone lets you share colorful animated messages
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 01:00 PM PDT
 FireScribe (US$0.99) is a cute app for sending something beyond a typical text message. The app creates fireworks against any background you choose, then spells out your custom message in pyrotechnics, letter by letter. You start be selecting a...
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Marcus Level is an endless runner with character
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 12:30 PM PDT
 Marcus Level is a playful endless runner with platformer elements. There are 20 levels spanning four worlds in Marcus Level and players must complete certain tasks to earn badges to unlock the boss and bonus levels in each world. Players progress...
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If you thought Samsung copying was bad...
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 12:00 PM PDT
 In April of 2011 Apple kicked off a wave of international litigation when it filed its first lawsuit against Samsung for "slavishly copying" the user interface of the iPhone. These days, Apple and Samsung are seemingly on a path to finally put their...
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How not to use rice to save your iPhone
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 11:00 AM PDT
 Here's the thing: Rice can indeed dry out your iDevice if it ends up taking an unexpected tumble into a pool, pond, or -- tech gods forbid -- toilet. That being said, this is not the way to do it. Leave your device off for as long as possible, and...
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iPod touch stolen, used by war vet for prosthetic hand control
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 10:00 AM PDT
 The opinion people have about thieves in general is pretty low, but a thief who broke into the truck of 27-year-old Afghanistan war vet Staff Sgt. Ben Eberle deserves loathing of a special kind. The thief took an iPod touch especially configured with...
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Los Angeles doesn't want $500 million worth of iPads after all
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 09:00 AM PDT
 A US$1 billion plan to give every student in the Los Angeles Unified School District an iPad, while beefing up the district's internet capabilities and other infrastructure, is now dead, according to the L.A. Times. The deal would have started with a...
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Follow Team USA in the World Cup with USA Basketball
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 08:30 AM PDT
 The World Cup of basketball begins later this week in Spain. NBA Properties latest app USA Basketball allows you to closely follow the action of the United States team as it progresses through the three- week long tournament featuring the top...
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iPhone 6 cases are already showing up on Amazon
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 08:00 AM PDT
 Apple has reportedly scheduled a special event for September 9, which many suspect it will feature the public debut of the next iPhone. While rumors have swirled for months about the release of Apple's next generation phone, very little has been...
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Flickr Find: What a way to start a Monday
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 07:00 AM PDT
 Props to Flickr user Sam, aka "Purplelime," for filling her Monday with Mac, music and tea. I only wish my Mondays were marked by such serenity. Did you know that TUAW has a Flickr pool? And that we encourage readers to submit their own Apple...
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Apple adds Mary J. Blige, Tony Bennett and others to London's iTunes Festival 2014
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 06:00 AM PDT
 As noted by The Loop, Apple has added several new high-profile performers to its iTunes Festival 2014 lineup. Notable performers include hip-hop and soul star Mary J. Blige and crooner Tony Bennett. The full list of performances that span the month...
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Talking Holidays Wheel is decent kids app, but limited
Posted: 26 Aug 2014 05:30 AM PDT
 Talking Holidays Wheel: Christmas Halloween Summer is an interesting combination of a children's game and an educational app with a title that can't possibly get anymore self-explanatory. The app includes three wheels for Christmas, Halloween and the...
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Seven iPhone photography tricks take the basic camera to the next level
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 06:00 PM PDT
 Lorenz Holder is a professional photographer and part of the Cooperative of Photography, a community-focused online photography magazine. The goal of the Cooperative is to recognize and promote exceptional visions within the photography community as...
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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 05:00 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 Full Screen Private...
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Survey shows parents are open to using tech to monitor unsupervised kids
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 04:00 PM PDT
 Privacy issues are a big topic in America right now, but for kids under 17 privacy is almost always going to be dependent upon their parents. There are no unlawful search and seizure laws governing parents, and a new survey indicates that Big Mother...
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Nourish knowledge with Gro Garden
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 03:30 PM PDT
 Get those green thumbs ready with Gro Garden (US$2.99, universal), an educational app that helps budding explorers discover organic gardening in a creative and competitive way. Did you ever trick your kids into eating their veggies by sneaking the...
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Best educational apps for middle schoolers
Posted: 25 Aug 2014 03:00 PM PDT
 It's that time of the year again when parents, teachers and students start thinking about heading back to school. If you have an iOS device, you can supplement your child's education and stimulate them to get involved with quality educational iOS...
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