Thursday, 8 May 2014

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The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for May 8, 2014


Posted: 08 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...



Twelve South HiRise gets a new finish; TUAW's giving one away


Posted: 08 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT


The stylish and functional Twelve South HiRise iPhone 5/iPad mini stand (US$34.99) has been available since last year, so it was quite surprising when the company announced a change to that product. When I reviewed it last year, I found the HiRise to...



Overly attached iPod


Posted: 08 May 2014 02:30 PM PDT


​ I understand how you feel, iPod, but I think I'd prefer to just be friends for now. I hope you understand. [Photo credit: Jeff]...



Take pictures in very low light with NightCap Pro


Posted: 08 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT


I've seen a few iOS apps that allow you to take photos in dim lighting conditions, but none so far are as well thought out or feature rich as NightCap Pro (US$1.99). The app, which supports both still photos and video, puts your camera into enhanced...



Snapchat settles with the US government for deceiving users


Posted: 08 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT


As privacy has become harder to hold onto in the digital age, the appeal of Snapchat was obvious; no matter what you sent, your photo would be deleted within ten seconds. Of course, what sounded too good to be true ended up being exactly that. There...



Alfred 2.3 adds external triggers and more


Posted: 08 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT


Alfred for Mac is one of my favorite utilities. So much more than an app launcher, it lets me find and move files, control apps and even set complex workflows into action for a super-effecient work day. Things get better with version 2.3, which is...



Daily Deals for May 8, 2014, featuring the 10Ft Bungee Charging Cable


Posted: 08 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...



IK Multimedia's iRing music motion controller arrives


Posted: 08 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Ever since the invention of the theremin back in 1928, musicians have sought a way to create music simply by moving their hands. The theremin was an early electronic instrument that provided many of those eerie sounds heard in bad horror and sci-fi...



Play It On A Mac: Outlast


Posted: 08 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT


In this weekly series I'll show you how to get your favorite Windows-exclusive PC games running on OS X. For more information on the programs used, check out the Play It On A Mac explainer. For suggestions and/or questions about any game, feel free...



iPhone 5s top seller at all US carriers, and more news for May 8, 2014


Posted: 08 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Despite the fact that Apple is doomed, Doomed, DOOMED, there's still a ton of good news coming out about the company's products. On this slow news Thursday, we hear about how the iPhone 5s is doing in the United States, and more upbeat news about...



Mac 101: Using the OS X application switcher for more than moving between apps


Posted: 08 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Command-Tab​​ key combination is familiar to most experienced Mac users. It brings up the Application Switcher, allowing you to switch from one application to another just by hitting the Tab key to cycle through the running applications. If you...



Fantastic Library lets you easily catalog books, movies, music and games


Posted: 08 May 2014 07:00 AM PDT


​ ​Fantastic Library (US$0.99, universal) is a slick iOS app that uses your camera as a scanner to grab and save information about your collection of books, DVDs, CDs and games. Note that the app is available in English, despite the German...



Adobe Voice for iPad creates audio, video presentations quickly and easily


Posted: 08 May 2014 06:00 AM PDT


​Adobe has released a nice story-telling app called Adobe Voice for iPad. It's available for free from the App Store, but a Creative Cloud account is required to use it. Adobe Voice lets you easily create animated videos for personal use or...



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


Posted: 07 May 2014 08:00 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 Obaby [iOS Universal;...



I was having a lot of fun with this iOS game, and then it rained


Posted: 07 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT


Every time I think I've seen the last, best new puzzle game idea, another game comes out of nowhere to blindside me. You wouldn't think a concept as simple as catching drops of rain in buckets could translate into a gripping puzzle experience, but...



Would Apocalypse Survival Guide help keep you alive?


Posted: 07 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Are you prepared for the upcoming zombie apocalypse? Okay, so you believe in zombies, but are you prepared for the apocalypse in a more general sense? Let's presume for a moment that you don't have a massive stockpile of weapons, food, and water just...



The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for May 7, 2014


Posted: 07 May 2014 03:45 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...




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