Apple closes the loophole that allowed users to update refunded apps
Posted: 27 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT
No good loophole lasts for long. Apple has made a subtle update to the App Store which most users will never notice, but if you've ever received a refund for an app, you will. For years, users who got a refund for a paid app through the App Store...
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Ask TUAW Live is on the air at 5 PM ET today!
Posted: 27 May 2014 01:30 PM PDT
"Ask TUAW Live" will air today, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM EDT. You can check here for showtimes in your area. We're taking your questions now via the Ask TUAW feedback form, Twitter, Facebook or Google+. Today we are expecting guests Ken Case...
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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates
Posted: 27 May 2014 01:15 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 Gridplay [iPhone; Now...
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Looking back at the Apple online store
Posted: 27 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT
Before Apple retail stores began sprouting up all over the place in the early 2000s, there weren't many ways for users to get their hands on a Mac and give it a proper test drive. Indeed, the shoddy presentation and second-class status afforded to...
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Daily Deals for May 27, 2014, featuring the Complete iOS Dev Course
Posted: 27 May 2014 12:30 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...
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Bad App Reviews: A Dark Room
Posted: 27 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT
There are some fantastic games on the App Store, but not everyone loves every best-selling title. When some customers decide to use their eloquent writing skills to pen disparaging reviews, hilarity ensues. Bad App Reviews brings you actual App Store...
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Apple posts info about WWDC 2014 keynote livestream
Posted: 27 May 2014 11:30 AM PDT
Apple's WWDC '14 event is right around the corner, starting June 2 at 10 AM PDT. The company has just launched the page where they'll be streaming this year's keynote, so you can go ahead and bookmark it now to be ahead of the curve. Like last...
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Google releases TotalVirus Uploader for OS X
Posted: 27 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT
Google's VirusTotal Uploader is a popular utility tool in the arsenal of the war against malware. For years, the program has made it easy for Windows users to submit files to the VirusTotal data base for quick scanning. It can scan images, files of...
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Please don't be fooled by this TurboScan rip-off
Posted: 27 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT
I love the TurboScan document scanning app for my iPhone. I've used it more than any other utility and it makes dealing with paperwork that requires a signature a super slick affair. So, when I got an email promoting a new app called "Turbo Scan HD,"...
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Apple smart home initiative and other news for May 27, 2014
Posted: 27 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT
It's almost time for Apple's annual World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), which means that the rumor mills are working over time to mass produce ideas of what might we might hear about at next Monday's keynote address. Apple getting into the home...
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Ransomware worries? Turn off Find My Mac/Find My iPhone
Posted: 27 May 2014 08:30 AM PDT
Note: Here's how to enable 2-step authentication for your Apple ID. It's been a rough day Down Under; several iOS and Mac users have found their devices held "ransom" by a hacker leveraging Apple's Find My iPhone and Find My Mac services....
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Mac 101: How to type an accented character in just a few seconds
Posted: 27 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT
If you communicate internationally, there will be times when you need to use an accented character in your prose. If you don't use these special characters very often, you may fumble around OS X looking for a way to add to your text. Don't waste...
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Flickr Find: Looking beyond a MacBook screen
Posted: 27 May 2014 07:00 AM PDT
This is a lovely and creative way to reflect on what is in front of you, don't you agree? Image is from Flickr member Jim....
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Daily App: Lockscreen Wallpaper Designer for iOS
Posted: 27 May 2014 06:30 AM PDT
Lockscreen Wallpaper Designer (currently on sale for US$0.99) is a clever little app that lets you make an attractive lock screen for your iOS device that keeps the date and time legible. To use the app, grant it access to your photo library. Choose...
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iOS and Mac users in Australia locked out of their devices via "Find my iPhone" ransomware
Posted: 27 May 2014 06:00 AM PDT
Some iOS and Mac users in Australia this morning woke up to a concerning message indicating that their devices had been remotely locked by a hacker demanding upwards of AU$100 to unlock them. Originally reported by The Age, affected users ("dozens"...
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Following $119 million judgement, Apple seeks retrial and injunction against Samsung products
Posted: 26 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT
In the wake of its nearly $120 million judgement against Samsung, Apple continues to go on the attack. In a motion filed this past Friday, Apple argues for a retrial on the damages amount. Recall that at the outset of Apple and Samsung's second...
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Producer mixes up original iPhone ringtone with Siri to create awesome beat
Posted: 26 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT
Talented Indian producer, MetroGnome, took the most recognizable iPhone ringtone, added some Siri and overlaid his own beats to create a fabulously catchy mix that every Apple fan will love. He shared the tune online and, best of all, filmed himself...
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While Apple is taken to task for e-book antitrust violations, Amazon wields true monopolistic power
Posted: 26 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT
Last summer, Judge Denise Cote found that Apple colluded with publishers to artificially raise the price of e-books across the board. As a result, Cote imposed rules constraining Apple's ability to negotiate with book publishers while also appointing...
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