Friday 11 April 2014

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Apple refuses to join Intellectual Ventures' new patent acquisition fund


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Intellectual Ventures is a patent holding company that's often referenced as an example of widescale and aggressive patent trolling. Co-founded by former Microsoft CTO Nathan Myhrvold, Intellectual Ventures likes to spin its business model as...



Would you ever get an Apple tattoo?


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 02:00 PM PDT


Tattoos are one of the most unique form of personal expression, given that they're permanent (mostly), painful and artistic all at once. Getting a tattoo of a company logo or product is often seen as foolhardy or shortsighted. But Apple fans are a...



Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 01:00 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 Pepi Bath [iOS...



My grandmother's iPad


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 12:00 PM PDT


Shawn Blanc wrote about how his grandfather's iPad has enabled him to take more photos, just a few days after my dad told me how much my grandmother in Bolivia uses her iPad. My grandma, who is now 80, does yoga regularly and volunteers constantly....



Daily Deals for April 11, 2014, featuring One Year Of Parallels Access For iPad


Posted: 11 Apr 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. Don't forget to check out our "Today in the App Store" post that singles...



Ming-Chi Kuo and The Legend of the $3,000 iWatch


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 10:30 AM PDT


Along with the iPhone predictions I covered yesterday from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo -- who, despite being wrong about new Apple products many times, is described by various outlets as "spot on" and "pretty reliable" -- we were graced with...



Apple opts out of patent acquisitions and other news for April 11, 2014


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Here's your Apple news for Friday, April 11. Enjoy the weekend, folks. Apple opts out of a recent patent acquisition by Intellectual Ventures. Both Apple and Intel have opted not to participate in the latest buy. Formerly, Apple joined Intel,...



iPhone 101: Change this one setting to get your iPhone battery to last overnight


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 08:00 AM PDT


This happens to me all the time. I get snuggled up under the blanket and am ready to check my Twitter feed and Facebook posts one last time before calling it a night. It's always then and there that I realize my iPhone battery is at less than 10...



A homescreen so creative it'll make you go "heh"


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 07:00 AM PDT


It took me a minute to figure out the humor in the homescreen above, but once I did, it made me go "heh". My only regret is that I didn't think of making it first. Too clever....



Daily App: Skylit shows sunset and sunrise times so you are never left in the dark


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Skylit is a new app from Stay Kids that falls into the weather category, even though it doesn't deliver forecast information. Instead of detailed weather statistics, the app focuses on sunrise and sunset times, which are important pieces of...



Don Melton on Steve Jobs and other news from April 10, 2014


Posted: 11 Apr 2014 01:00 AM PDT


Former Apple engineer Don Melton posted a heartwarming and fascinating post late on Thursday highlighting his memories of working with Steve Jobs. The entire post is well worth reading in its entirety as it provides a more up-close and personal...



Scanbot for iPhone: The only scanner you'll need


Posted: 10 Apr 2014 06:00 PM PDT


Yesterday on TUAW TV Live, Doc Rock and I did our favorite app and hardware picks of the week, and mine was a surprising app that has changed the way that I look at scanning. As I mentioned on the show, I have despised physical scanners since my...



Apps We Actually Use: Command-C to share my clipboard between iOS and OS X


Posted: 10 Apr 2014 05:00 PM PDT


I spend a lot of time reviewing apps, and I follow the same general cycle. The apps are actively used for a few weeks and then they sit idly, gathering dust until I delete them from my phone. There are some apps, though, that stand out to me and...



comiXology is being bought by Amazon


Posted: 10 Apr 2014 04:30 PM PDT


comiXology has made waves over the years by providing a high quality digital solution for comic book fans. Its revolutionary Guided View™ mode allow readers to view a comic panel-by-panel on mobile devices that previously weren't suitable for comic...



Family Guy: The Quest For Stuff is well written but expensive


Posted: 10 Apr 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Family Guy is an easy target for snobs who think their personal tastes are universal. Despite its often maligned reputation the show has been a major part of American pop culture since 1999, spreading dark jokes across the airwaves with a gleeful...




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