HooToo TripMate Elite: A travel jack-of-all-trades Posted: 28 Aug 2014 03:00 PM PDT Traveling in the mobile age can be an exercise in trying to pack all of your tech gear so that it's easily accessible during the journey. For short trips, you might be able to get away with as little as a charging cable and an external battery pack... |
Two Apple keyboards, 24 years apart Posted: 28 Aug 2014 02:30 PM PDT Here we have an Apple Lisa keyboard alongside one of the company's current offerings. There's something about those old, massive keyboards that still feels great. The massive key travel distance, the satisfying snap of a keystroke, and the fact that... |
Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates Posted: 28 Aug 2014 02:00 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 Sago Mini Monsters [iOS... |
Letterspace gets iOS writing and editing right Posted: 28 Aug 2014 01:30 PM PDT It's easy to write on an iPad or iPhone, but editing and revising, not so much. At this moment I have six separate writing apps on my iPad and the all share the same problem: if you want to edit or change a word or phrase, you are required to touch... |
Checkmark 2.1 makes reminders better Posted: 28 Aug 2014 01:00 PM PDT Checkmark 2 ($2.99) has been updated to version 2.1, which introduces several very nice changes. The iPhone reminders app from Snowman has been on my home screen since I first reviewed it, and this update only affirms that decision. One big change... |
Civilization: Beyond Earth for Mac is still on the way, just delayed Posted: 28 Aug 2014 12:30 PM PDT Yesterday we ran a story announcing that the Mac version of Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth has been postponed for an indefinite, or undetermined, amount of time. We have since reached out to a source working on the Mac version of Beyond Earth... |
Daily Deals for August 28, 2014, featuring the final days of the MacLovin Bundle Posted: 28 Aug 2014 12:00 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. All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly.... |
Crowdfunding Roundup: A bunch of dogs and one bright idea Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:30 AM PDT Each week, TUAW provides readers with an update on new or significant crowdfunded Apple-related projects in the news. While our policy is to not go into detail on items that haven't reached at least 80 percent of their funding goal, this update is... |
BioShock on iOS is, unfortunately, exactly what you'd expect Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:00 AM PDT Let me start by saying that I never in a million years would have thought that BioShock -- one of the most atmospheric and gorgeous shooters I've ever played on console and PC -- would ever make its way to iOS. The fact that it exists at all is an... |
Judge rebuffs Apple's effort to secure sales ban on infringing Samsung products Posted: 28 Aug 2014 10:00 AM PDT Samsung and Apple may have settled all of their international legal disputes, but the two tech giants are still busy duking it out here in the States. The latest news from the ongoing Apple/Samsung legal saga is that Judge Lucy Koh recently rejected... |
Posted: 28 Aug 2014 09:30 AM PDT Two years ago, Contrast's David Barnard released Launch Center Pro, a handy utility that lets iPhone users launch apps as well as complex, custom workflows (my initial review here). It's super useful and was embraced by -- let's face it -- the geeks... |
Apple sends out official invitations for Sept. 9 event Posted: 28 Aug 2014 09:15 AM PDT It's official -- Apple will hold a special event at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, CA at 10 AM PT on September 9. This message comes courtesy of The Beard (AKA Jim Dalrymple), the proprietor of Loop Insight. As usual, TUAW... |
NFL Mobile updated for 2014 Season with new Fantasy Football features, NFL Now integration Posted: 28 Aug 2014 09:00 AM PDT The NFL today updated its NFL Mobile app for the upcoming 2014-2015 football season. The app allows you to watch live games, receive up-to-the minute NFL game scores and follow the latest football action from your iPhone and iPad. The latest update... |
Bioshock now available for the iPhone and iPad Posted: 28 Aug 2014 08:00 AM PDT Ready to explore Rapture and fight Big Daddy on your iOS device? Then we have some good news for you as 2K Games has finished its port of Bioshock, and the the popular first person shooter is now available for the iPhone and iPad. Bioshock first... |
Shoot your way through the beautiful void in Spaceborn Posted: 28 Aug 2014 07:30 AM PDT Spaceborn is a beautiful, yet challenging shooter set in space. You navigate a spaceship between obstacles, avoiding enemy fire while trying to get as far as possible in each run. There is a lot of trial and error in this shooter as the difficulty... |
Rumor Roundup: Clickbaiters gonna clickbait Posted: 28 Aug 2014 07:00 AM PDT Next-generation M7 coprocessor, codenamed 'Phosphorus', reportedly shown in iPhone schematics (U: Likely expected barometer/air pressure sensor) (9to5 Mac) Once again, in their rush to be FIRST!, the rumor blogs whiffed it on their interpretation of... |
No one deserves a bootleg iPhone 6 Posted: 28 Aug 2014 06:00 AM PDT Friends don't let friends buy crappy bootlegged iPhones, and even your enemies should be spared. With the release of the iPhone 6 quickly approaching, scammers and opportunists are getting ready to screw over unsuspecting rubes. People who don't know... |
In-depth analysis of soccer teams available with FuteNotes Posted: 28 Aug 2014 05:30 AM PDT The FuteNotes app is intended to be used by local youth soccer coaches or parents assisting the coaches but could also be used by fans who like to track their favorite professional team. The app, priced at US$2.99 works on the iPad and requires iOS... |
Posted: 27 Aug 2014 06:00 PM PDT With each passing month, Apple continues to flesh out the offerings available to Apple TV users. Earlier this week, Apple added "Showtime Anytime" -- Showtime's on-demand video service -- to its ever increasing lineup of compelling channels. Much... |
Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates Posted: 27 Aug 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 Travel Photography... |
Apple is about to introduce full screen ads to your iOS device Posted: 27 Aug 2014 04:30 PM PDT Apple has formally announced two new ad formats for the iAd platform that will make ignoring advertising harder than ever. Developers can now include full-screen interstitial banner ads and pre-roll video ads within their apps. Thanks to the sizes of... |
Bluelounge Soba cable director organizes your wiring mess Posted: 27 Aug 2014 04:00 PM PDT Wiring and cabling, especially when you have a lot of computer equipment, can quickly get out of control. The space between my Apple Wireless Keyboard and iMac, as an example, looks like someone dumped a bowl of black and white noodles into a pile.... |
Thursday, 28 August 2014
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