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A parade of third-party gesture keyboards arrives for iOS 8 Posted: 17 Sep 2014 05:49 AM PDT Apple is allowing third-party keyboards for the first time in iOS 8 and Swype, SwiftKey, Fleksy and TouchPal will be releasing the first 'iconless' apps for the iPhone and iPad today.

How to get iOS 8 before your friends and coworkers Posted: 17 Sep 2014 04:22 AM PDT Apple's latest mobile operating system begins its worldwide rollout Wednesday. Here's how to get it first.

How to get the most money for your old iPhone Posted: 09 Sep 2014 09:42 AM PDT With the impending launch of the iPhone 6 you might be wondering what to do with your old device. Don't let your old iPhone depreciate while it sits on a shelf, here's how to sell it for top dollar.

Admins wanted for Mac Outlook setup survey Posted: 07 Sep 2014 10:03 PM PDT Microsoft is planning some serious changes to Outlook for Mac and the developer of a setup script wants some feedback before he heads to Redmond.

Apple denies breach in celebrity iCloud 'hack' Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:42 PM PDT Apple admits accounts compromised but states: 'None of the cases we have investigated has resulted from any breach in any of Apple's systems including iCloud or Find my iPhone.'

Pairing an iOS device to a hearing aid Posted: 24 Aug 2014 10:43 PM PDT Apple supports the FCC's hearing-aid compatibility standard to current iPhone models. This summer, developers have released apps supporting Cupertino's Made For iPhone hearing aids.

Swing Copters arrives, business productivity plummets Posted: 21 Aug 2014 11:15 AM PDT The sequel to the smash-hit iOS game Flappy Bird just landed on the App Store and developer Dong Nguyen could have another viral sensation on his hands. But what does it mean for business?

Drobo adds Time Machine support Posted: 21 Aug 2014 09:23 AM PDT A software update for the popular NAS device adds support for Apple's free backup utility. Here's what you need to know.

Even more MagSafe accessories for Apple MacBook models Posted: 17 Aug 2014 10:18 PM PDT One vendor offers a preventative for fraying MagSafe cables, while an Apple Support Note details the differences between the adapters.

Finally a good use for Touch ID: 1Password Posted: 08 Aug 2014 05:00 AM PDT The folks at AgileBits are one of the first developers out of the gate with three powerful uses for the fingerprint sensor built into the iPhone 5s.

Parsing the Mac implications in Apple's Q3 earnings call Posted: 03 Aug 2014 11:37 PM PDT While most industry watchers looked at iOS mobile sales figures revealed in the company's recent Q3 earnings call, Apple executives appeared to be pitching a Mac story. And an interesting one.

Microsoft releases first major update to Office for iPad Posted: 31 Jul 2014 02:35 PM PDT Say hello to PDF sharing, picture tools and custom font support in Word for iPad versions 1.1. Excel and PowerPoint for iPad also received new features in version 1.1. Here's what you need to know.

Apple acquires and shutters podcasting app Swell Posted: 30 Jul 2014 05:00 AM PDT Earlier this week Apple acquired Concept.io presumably for its fabulous Swell app for iOS. While I was hoping that Apple would keep Swell alive post-acquisition, my worst fears have come true.

Google Analytics arrives on the small screen with iPhone app Posted: 29 Jul 2014 05:00 AM PDT For the first time you can access your Google Analytics data from your iPhone. The new mobile apps allows you to monitor your online business with real-time reports in the palm of your hand.

Apple: Why the big-brother attitude with peripherals? Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:49 PM PDT Cupertino is marching into the peripherals space with its purchase of Beats. However, what kind of a peripherals vendor sells products that may or may not work with your Mac?

Apple refers to iOS back doors as 'diagnostic capabilities' Posted: 22 Jul 2014 09:14 PM PDT A knowledge base article was posted to address concerns about packet sniffers discovered running on every iOS device.

iOS 8 beta 4 released to developers, includes new Tips app Posted: 21 Jul 2014 05:13 PM PDT Apple today pushed out the fourth beta of iOS 8 to members of the iOS developer program. Here's what you need to know.

Forensic scientist identifies suspicious 'back doors' running on every iOS device Posted: 21 Jul 2014 04:30 AM PDT During his talk at HOPE/X Jonathan Zdziarski detailed several undocumented services (with names like 'lockdownd,' 'pcapd,' 'mobile.file_relay,' and 'house_arrest') that run in the background on over 600 million iOS devices.

A summer wave of MagSafe accessories Posted: 20 Jul 2014 11:15 PM PDT Who knew that Apple's tiny MagSafe power connector could attract the notice of accessory vendors? However, a number of new add-ons can help keep your MacBook powered up and ready to go.

Garmin Viago: Feature-rich iOS navigation (with a few potholes) Posted: 14 Jul 2014 09:47 AM PDT Most people use the include Maps app or Google Maps for navigation on the iPhone, here's why Garmin's new offering is worth a look.