Saturday, 17 May 2014

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Former eMusic CEO gives his take on rumored Apple/Beats deal


Posted: 17 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Former eMusic CEO Adam Klein took to Bloomberg last week to give his take on the rumored Apple/Beats Electronics acquisition. Echoing what many industry watchers have speculated, Klein believes that the proposed deal has everything to do with Beats'...



Apple hit with lawsuit over disappearing iMessages for iPhone to Android switchers


Posted: 17 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT


Well, that sure didn't take long. Shortly after we highlighted how a number of iPhone to Android converts are no longer receiving text messages sent from other iPhones, Apple has been slapped with a lawsuit over the matter. Bloomberg reports that a...



Weekend App: Vhoto converts your iPhone videos into beautiful stills


Posted: 17 May 2014 01:15 PM PDT


Vhoto is a new photography tool that allows you save still photographs from a video. Instead of scrolling through your video frame-by-frame, Vhoto scans it on your behalf pulling out the best still shots. You then can choose your favorite snapshots...



Apple patches missing /Users folder bug spawned by iTunes update


Posted: 17 May 2014 12:45 PM PDT


That was fast. After updating their Macs to OS X 10.9.3, many users noticed that their /Users folder was gone. Actually, it was there, but somehow the OS update rendered the folder invisible. There were some 3rd party patches to fix it, but late...



Grillin' iOS-style with Supermechanical's Range thermometers


Posted: 17 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Grilling time is here! And even it wasn't, you'd probably want Supermechanical's cool Range smart thermometers (US$69.95) at your side to make sure your favorite yummy meat, tasty brew, or sweet candy cooks properly. I grilled up some marinated...



Caturday: The Jony Ive pillow


Posted: 17 May 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Cats love to snuggle with anything that's soft and warm, and there's nothing softer than the rock-hard aluminum surface of a MacBook Pro. Whut? Aapparently reader Kevin Yapjoco's cat never got the message or is just really in love with Apple...



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


Posted: 16 May 2014 07:03 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 Atomic+ [iOS Universal;...



Apple and Google to end patent lawsuits, work together on patent reform


Posted: 16 May 2014 05:13 PM PDT


Apple and Google today agreed to end all current patent infringement lawsuits in order to work together on patent reform, reports the WSJ. This agreement extends to existing litigation and does not include any cross-licensing agreements. It also does...



Just in time for his film return, Godzilla has an iOS game


Posted: 16 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT


Godzilla is back in theaters this weekend and we have a new iOS game to celebrate his fiery return. Godzilla - Smash3 (free with some in-app purchases) follows the film plot as the big G pursues the MUTO monsters with a combination of nice 3D action...



The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for May 16, 2014


Posted: 16 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT


It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get some the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's...



Daily Deals for May 16, 2014, featuring the iLevel By Rain Design


Posted: 16 May 2014 03:30 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. Don't forget to check out our "Today in the App Store" post that singles...



Drink-testing the BACtrack Mobile breathalyzer


Posted: 16 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Drinking and driving is something that should never be done, but all too many people have "one too many" alcoholic beverages at their local bar or sports venue, then get behind the wheel to drive home. While many of these folks may never get pulled...




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