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Vine has released a special version of the app specifically for kids Posted: 30 Jan 2015 03:00 PM PST Vine is a wonderful world of content -- adorable pets, occasionally brilliant sketch comedy, the odd heartfelt message of hope -- but it isn't one you'd want your children using unsupervised. Vine apparently agreed, and today launched Vine for Kids, ...

Folderol: An amazingly useful OS X utility by one of TUAW's finest Posted: 30 Jan 2015 02:00 PM PST While we're busy closing down shop here at TUAW, I thought that I'd write one final app review. It's fitting that it's an app by Aunt TUAW herself, Erica Sadun. Folderol (US$2.99) is a surprisingly useful and fun utility that does one thing very well...

Pressur is a simple barometer app Posted: 30 Jan 2015 01:30 PM PST The iPhone 6, 6 plus and the iPad Air 2 added a barometer sensor. Obstensibly it is supposed to help the device better track your steps for the health app by knowing when you've gone up and down stairs. But there is no reason it can't also be used fo...

Apple releases iTunes 12.1 Posted: 30 Jan 2015 12:30 PM PST Apple has released the iTunes 12.1 for OS X Yosemite, which introduces a new iTunes control widget for Notification Center. Using the widget, users can see which song is currently playing and pause, skip, or favorite a track. If you regularly use the...

Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:00 AM PST 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 App for Instagram - Ins...

AAPL reaches an all-time high share price Posted: 30 Jan 2015 09:00 AM PST Not all the news is gloomy today; shares in Apple reached an all-time new high today on analysts at Argus raised their price target to $135 per share with a "buy" rating. The share price peaked at 120.00 at one point this morning, and is currently wa...

Yahoo updates its news and lifestyle app with more interactive features Posted: 30 Jan 2015 08:00 AM PST Yahoo has a bunch of apps for iOS, including Yahoo Mail, Weather, Finance and others. The primary Yahoo app (free) is what has just received an update. This app features a blend of news with Yahoo's interactive lifestyle magazines. The Yahoo app has...

Daily Deals for January 30, 2015, The Beats by Dre Giveaway Posted: 30 Jan 2015 07:30 AM PST 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....

Flickr Find: It's Apple Time! Posted: 30 Jan 2015 07:00 AM PST What better way to use an old G5 tower than to grab a panel from the old machine and toss it into a homemade clock? This unique wall piece was created by Flickr user Chris Sasse, who uses the clock to tick off the hours in his office....

Learn the mental part of defense with Baseball Academics Posted: 30 Jan 2015 05:30 AM PST Growing up I learned to play baseball the same way millions of youngsters have learned and continue to learn, by playing the game. The most difficult part of learning the game was the mental part. Hitting, catching, and throwing the ball are physical...

Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:00 PM PST 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 Zero Age [iOS Universal...

Indigo Prophecy is coming to deliver nightmares to your iOS device Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:00 PM PST When Indigo Prophecy -- also known as Fahrenheit outside of North America -- was released in 2005, it slowly started to build a rabid cult following with its cinematic brand of horror adventure gaming. Wedged uncomfortably somewhere between the X-Fil...

Daily Deals for January 29, 2015, Set the mood from your iPhone with the Revogi smartbulb Posted: 29 Jan 2015 04:30 PM PST 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....

Facebook's Paper app updated with improved photo sharing Posted: 29 Jan 2015 04:00 PM PST We're fans of Facebook's Paper here at TUAW. It's a handy alternative to Facebook's main iPhone app, which lets you bypass downloading the Messenger app. Paper has just received a new update which makes finding and sharing your favorite photos easier...