Blumoo turns your iOS device into the ultimate remote
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 03:00 PM PDT
If you've ever misplaced your TV remote for any length of time -- and I know you have -- you're familiar with how ridiculously frustrating it can be. Blumoo turns your iOS device into an extremely capable universal remote for virtually everything in...
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Adam Christianson's great tip on how to type an Apple symbol in iOS
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 02:00 PM PDT
TUAW bloggers love writing up things that we know make life easier for our readers. Every once in a while, we see a tip on another site that makes us say "Why didn't I think of that?" That's the case with this wonderful tip posted yesterday by Adam...
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Gold: The secret shame of my late night iPhone order
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 01:00 PM PDT
If you were one of the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, all staying up late last night to pre-order an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, you probably noticed that the roll-out didn't proceed as smoothly as it might have, especially at the US...
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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 12:30 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 Dementia: Book of the...
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Slices of Apple episode 6: Core Values part 2
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 12:00 PM PDT
Slices of Apple is a documentary series exploring the success of Apple as a company. It seeks to educate business leaders, entrepreneurs and laypeople about how Apple keeps delivering consistently great products. In this episode I'm talking to Tim...
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Supply of iPhone 6 Plus dwindles as Apple processes record number of pre-orders overnight
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 11:30 AM PDT
Apple kicked off pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus overnight in a launch that was marked by server problems for Apple's online store. Eager late night shoppers were surprised to find the store offline when the clock reached the magic hour...
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Daily Deals for September 12, 2014, featuring Last Chance Limefuel Lite Dual USB Battery Pack
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 11:15 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. All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly....
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How much did Apple pay to give U2's new album away for free?
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 11:00 AM PDT
Apple and U2 have had a close relationship for a long time, and to help top off Apple's iPhone and Watch media event this past Tuesday, the band flew in from across the Atlantic to play a set for attendees at the Flint Conference Center. Even more...
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Cut strokes off your golf game with Nike Golf 360
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 10:30 AM PDT
I have been playing golf for a long long time and in all those years I have never met another golfer who wasn't trying to find some way to improve and lower his score. Now Nike Golf 360 contains a number of aids that could do just that. The free...
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Maker of $6,700 Android phone says the Apple Watch lacks prestige
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 10:00 AM PDT
Since Apple unveiled its brand new smartwatch just a few days ago, key individuals in a number of related industries have felt the need to weigh in on whether or not they think it will be a success. One man with a less than favorable outlook is...
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Microsoft paid NFL $400M for Surface deal; announcers call them iPads
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 09:30 AM PDT
If you happened to catch any NFL games last week, you might have noticed the conspicuous product placement of Microsoft Surface tablets. From the field to in-game studio analysis, Surface tablets were at every turn. The reason? Microsoft last year...
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Apple VP Greg Joswiak to appear at Re/Code's Code/Mobile conference
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT
Re/Code's inaugural Code/Mobile conference will feature what promises to be an in-depth interview with seasoned Apple executive Greg Joswiak. The conference itself kicks off on October 27 and Joswiak will reportedly talk about Apple's...
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Polynumial teaches you to count in over 50 languages
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 08:30 AM PDT
Polynumial, free with ads in the App Store for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, is a bare bones language app that focuses only on learning numbers. While the app itself doesn't do a lot, it's packed with 60 languages, which is far more than most...
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NYT details how Apple and the nation's top banks created Apple Pay in complete secrecy
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 08:00 AM PDT
Apple's effort to create a mobile payment system -- now known as Apple Pay -- truly began to pick up steam during the Summer 2013, according to the New York Times which yesterday published a fascinating account of the service's development over the...
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Keep track of new and favorite video games with iGames
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 07:30 AM PDT
iGames is a free app for iOS that keeps you updated on all the new and trending video games. The app has a large library - over 20,000 - of video games for dozens of different platforms. Plus each title is paired with information about that game plus...
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Conan O'Brien uncovers Apple's In-House Composer, Jens Mueller
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 07:00 AM PDT
An Apple announcement is not complete without an parody skit from Conan O'Brien. The late night talk show host doesn't disappoint with his latest monologue....
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All things college athletics with the official NCAA app
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 06:30 AM PDT
Mention the NCAA around most sports fans and you can expect a litany of complaints about the organization that oversees college athletics. However the official NCAA app should satisfy most followers of collegiate sports. The free universal app runs...
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Apple, carriers and retailers now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 06:00 AM PDT
Apple, carriers and other retailers now are accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus in a launch that began overnight. Unlike earlier years when sales started promptly at 12:01 AM PT, Apple's online store opening was delayed for...
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Punfound is the puniest game around
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 05:30 AM PDT
Punfound is an intriguing word game all about puns. Players tap letters from a selection at the bottom of the screen to fill in the missing word to complete the pun. There are 150 puns to solve that range in difficulty from easy common puns to hard...
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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 06:15 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 MyScript Smart Note...
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X-Doria iPhone 6/6 Plus case review and giveaway
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 05:00 PM PDT
This is a first for TUAW -- we'll actually be giving away some iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cases before the new larger iPhones are in the hands of readers. These cases from X-Doria arrived at TUAW Labs just after the Apple announcements on September 9. I...
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Here is every watch face shown during the Apple Watch announcement
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 04:00 PM PDT
With all the attention given to the Apple Watch's functionality during this week's announcement event, it's little wonder that the device's customizable watch face was barely reported on. However, the sheer number of options demonstrated during the...
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Apple is offering existing iCloud users a partial refund after price drop
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 03:30 PM PDT
On the heels of Apple's new pricing for iCloud storage, existing iCloud users have begun receiving emails announcing they have received an upgrade and refunded to put them in line with new customers. Users who were on the 20GB plan saw their cost...
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