Tuesday, 16 September 2014

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Tim Cook and Charlie Rose talk Apple and Privacy in second interview


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:00 PM PDT


The full video from the second part of Charlie Rose's interview with Tim Cook has not been posted online yet, but a clip has been made available of the Apple CEO discussing the privacy of Apple users. In the clip, Cook criticizes rival Google for...



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


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:35 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 Chroisen2 - Epic of the...



It's amazing what artists can do with an iPad and a stylus


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:00 PM PDT


Despite Steve Jobs' assertion at the launch of the iPad in 2010 that it was more of a "content consumption tool" than something that people would use to create content, exactly the opposite has been true. Musicians use iPads on stage for a variety of...



Apple launches page to help Android users migrate to iPhone


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 01:27 PM PDT


Are you thinking about making the switch from Android to iOS? Apple has made it easier than ever to take your information with you thanks to a new migration support page for Android users. Simply select the kind of media you're looking to transfer...



Be aware, be careful, be prepared for iCloud Drive


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 01:00 PM PDT


If you use iCloud: you need to be really, very, no-I-am-not-exaggerating, super careful when you upgrade to iOS 8. Otherwise you could break iCloud syncing to all of your Macs. I hope I have your attention. When you are setting up a new iOS 8...



Light in the Dark is a bright addition to puzzle games


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 12:30 PM PDT


Light in the Dark is an adorable puzzle game where players control brightly colored characters called Totems on their quest to find their children. Each level consists of moving one or more Totems, which shine a colorful beam of light in all...



Numerics Business Dashboard adds features, goes freemium


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 12:00 PM PDT


I praised Numerics in a review earlier this year. The app lets you build business-oriented displays which can be easily constructed using plugins that will display data in numeric or graphic form. You can choose a variety of data sources like Google...



Tag Heuer decides it wants to make a smartwatch, too


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 11:30 AM PDT


Just days after Apple's new smartwatch debut -- and subsequently panning the device in a way only a too-expensive-for-you luxury brand can -- TAG Heuer has decided it wants to make a smartwatch as well. "We want to launch a smartwatch at TAG Heuer,"...



Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 Delivers Best In Class Mobile Scanning


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Are you still chasing the "paperless" dream? If you are anything like the millions of us who dream of a clear inbox with simplified capture and filing system, today is your lucky day. Today Fujitsu introduces the ScanSnap iX100, the 2nd generation of...



The iPhone 6 has NFC, but not really


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 10:30 AM PDT


The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus definitely have NFC functionality, as was confirmed on-stage during the presentation of Apple Pay, but when it comes to using the chip for anything other than Apple's own payment system, it really doesn't have near-field...



Daily Deals for September 16, 2015


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 10:15 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....



Quotely for iPhone saves memories for new parents


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 10:00 AM PDT


"You're messing up my creation and it's going to be a disaster." -- William, age four. As almost any parent can tell you, children are masters of saying unintentionally hilarious things. Quotely for iPhone (free) lets parents and other caregivers...



Flickr Find: Minimal desk hides some clever engineering


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 09:30 AM PDT


At first glance, this minimal iMac setup from Philip Pryke looks ordinary, but it isn't until you glance behind the CNC plywood desk that some clever engineering comes to light. Fashioned into the desktop is a groove that fits the base of the iMac,...



PayPal ad subtly criticizes Apple's security ahead of Apple Pay launch


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT


PayPal is on the offensive, subtly attempting to discredit Apple's security ahead of the launch of the the company's recently announced Apple Pay mobile payment service. As noticed by Pando Daily, the full page ad appears in the The New York Times...



Misfit Flash is an affordable, fun, and waterproof wearable


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 08:30 AM PDT


If you think that the world of wearables turned all Apple last week with the announcement of the Watch, you're wrong. Over the past few days TUAW has received information about a number of new wearables, including one that is incredibly affordable....



iOS 8 Photos app: Smart suggestions and searching


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Have you ever been frustrated searching for photos in iOS? It's not a lot of fun to manually flip through all your photos to find a certain one, especially if your device is laden with thousands of pictures. Well, the good folks at Apple have built a...



Perfect Flick is perfectly frustrating


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 07:30 AM PDT


Perfect Flick is a free puzzle game for iOS. This is a puzzle game that is intended for gamers looking for another addictive phone game. Using a simple flick, the game introduces challenging levels that can hook a seasoned gamer or frustrate a novice...



Mix by FiftyThree makes Paper collaborative


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Mix by FiftyThree expands on the popular, award-winning drawing app Paper by making it collaborative. Now you can sketch, paint, draw and work on a project with a co-worker or friend, with Mix pushing updates to participating devices. And the best...



Elegently manage your ideas with ClipUp


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 06:30 AM PDT


ClipUp is one of the many apps that takes a page from Pinterest's design and concept, but it has much more to offer in the way of functionality. You have everything you need to manage your ideas, plans and to-dos. Upload photos, take notes, link to...



Embrace a lack of productivity by scoring big in Nerf Hoops


Posted: 16 Sep 2014 05:30 AM PDT


Nerf Hoops is a free game for iPhone and iPad geared around getting a basketball in a hoop despite all obstacles. Perhaps that's an oversimplification, but that's not a bad thing because as Flappy Bird once demonstrated the simplest games can be the...



Health trials using Apple's HealthKit about to start at two US hospitals


Posted: 15 Sep 2014 06:00 PM PDT


Apple's HealthKit is one of the most exciting aspects of iOS 8, but when it launches, the app's focus will be mainly on fitness rather than longterm health. HealthKit still has a long way to go before its full potential is realized, but work is...



iOS 8's Favorites & Recents: A fast way to get in touch


Posted: 15 Sep 2014 05:00 PM PDT


In our countdown to September 17 -- the day iOS 8 will be released to the public -- we've been covering a lot of the features of the new mobile operating system. One of my personal favorites so far is "Favorites and Recents", a fast and easy way to...



Sir, I don't think we service that device any longer


Posted: 15 Sep 2014 04:30 PM PDT


In the age of Retina displays and App Stores, Apple's MessagePad -- lovingly referred to as the "Newton," after its OS -- isn't a terribly capable device. It was axed from the company's lineup shortly after Steve Jobs returned to the company, but...



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


Posted: 15 Sep 2014 04:00 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 Province [iPad; Now...



Never forget important events with Birthday Board Premium


Posted: 15 Sep 2014 03:30 PM PDT


Let's be honest with ourselves. We'd forget 90% of our loved ones' birthdays if it wasn't for Facebook. If you are like me and you don't check Facebook every day, you're probably still forgetting 50% them. Birthday Board Premium, US$1.99 in the App...




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