Friday 30 May 2014

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Camera Lock for OS X keeps prying eyes from spying on you


Posted: 30 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT


There was a flurry of stories some months back about rogue programs or hackers activating webcams that were external or built-in on desktop and Mac laptops. The stories left a lot of people with a queasy feeling, and recent NSA revelations have also...



Full video of Eddy Cue and Jimmy Iovine's Code Conference interview now available


Posted: 30 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Just hours after Apple announced its $3 billion acquisition of Beats Electronics, Eddy Cue and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine sat down with Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher at the inaugural Code Conference to discuss a wide range of topics, though the...



The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for May 30, 2014


Posted: 30 May 2014 03:30 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...



TUAW takes a second look at The Padcaster


Posted: 30 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Way back in 2012, I reviewed a pre-production version of The Padcaster, an amazing pro tool that's used to equip an iPad with all sorts of accessories for professional-quality video or photography. You probably remember seeing a Padcaster in one of...



A very Apple office


Posted: 30 May 2014 02:30 PM PDT


"I looked around my office and realized I have a few 'books from Apple," reads Christian M. M. Brady's photo caption for the snapshot above. "A few" is an understatement, and bonus points for the trio of retro Apple desktop bookends on the...



Do you want widgets in iOS?


Posted: 30 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT


Of all the differences between iOS and its competitors, the lack of widget functionality on Apple's mobile OS is one of the decisions that often polarizes user opinions. If widgets were to be introduced to the iPhone and iPad, it's of course unclear...



Apple's stock at 52 week high following Beats announcement and impending WWDC


Posted: 30 May 2014 12:30 PM PDT


With Apple's purchase of Beats audio finally getting confirmed and anticipation about what will be announced at the company's WWDC event next week, Apple stocks closed at a 52 week high on Thursday. Shares in Apple (AAPL) closed at $635.38, but the...



London Apple fans: LMUG is hosting a WWDC keynote event


Posted: 30 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT


I'm always impressed with the Steve Naybour and the folks at the London Mac User Group (LMUG). Any time there's a scheduled Apple livestreamed event, they seem to get together to watch -- and usually do a little partying as well. For those in London...



Daily Deals for May 30, 2014, featuring the MacX DVD Video Converter Pro Pack


Posted: 30 May 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...



Emergensee is a security system in your hand


Posted: 30 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT


I remember walking around my college campus late at night, not long after campuses had begun to install the "blue light" boxes for security. Essentially an emergency phone that immediately dialed campus security, these were great if you happened to...



Join TUAW on Monday for our WWDC keynote liveblog


Posted: 30 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT


Monday morning, fans and developers alike will hear all about the direction Apple will take in the next year. Whether it's new versions of iOS and OS X, some new product category that will surprise everybody, announcements of new or upgraded...



WSJ adds financial details to Apple's $3 billion purchase of Beats; streaming service valued at $500 million


Posted: 30 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Though Apple's acquisition of Beats, by most accounts, appears to be a play for the company's music subscription service, the Wall Street Journal reports that the $3 billion purchase price was weighted more heavily towards the company's hardware...



Businessweek profiles Adrian Perica, Apple's wheeling and dealing acquisitions chief


Posted: 30 May 2014 08:30 AM PDT


Over the past few years, Apple has been on an acquisition spree of sorts. In 2013, Apple acquired more than 15 companies, more than it had ever purchased before in a single year. Most recently, Tim Cook relayed that Apple since 2013 has acquired 27...



Mac 101: Send a message with a screen grab quickly through OS X Notification Center


Posted: 30 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT


OS X's Notification Center is great for receiving incoming alerts, but you also can use the panel to compose a quick message and send it via the Messages app. Even more useful is the ability to add a screen grab right along with your text, making it...



Apple's classic comedy duo: Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller


Posted: 30 May 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Looking back on Apple's keynotes ahead of next week's WWDC conference, I've noticed that several of the most enjoyable moments at the company's keynote presentations have been provided by the light-hearted banter between co-founder Steve Jobs and...



Daily App: Two Dots will have you thinking about connecting dots all day long


Posted: 30 May 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Two Dots, the sequel to last year's popular Dots game, has climbed to the top of the iOS App Store charts -- and for good reason. Two Dots takes the basic gameplay of the original Dots game (connect as many vertical or horizontal dots of the same...



Bank of America's updated app creates a wonderful mobile banking experience


Posted: 29 May 2014 06:00 PM PDT


As a Bank of America client, using the company's app has been a mixed bag. In the past the interface was clunky, with a limited number of features, but it was nice to be able to deposit checks via the app when I couldn't find an ATM. Still there was...



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


Posted: 29 May 2014 05:00 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 DarkLight Advanced...




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