Monday, 22 September 2014

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Shape up your golf game with Putting Bootcamp


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 03:30 PM PDT


The old adage is "drive for show and putt for dough" and refers to pro golfers where the best putters often make the most money. Well that also applies to us amateurs who are trying to best our golfing partners in a friendly wager. Now Putting...



6Tracker.com will notify you when your local Apple Store has the iPhone 6.


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 03:00 PM PDT


With over 10 million of Apple's new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models sold in the first weekend alone, it's understandable that Apple Stores are facing supply issues. You could call the Apple Store every day to check on stock, or you can use a new website...



The tech in MyScript Smart Note is perfect for stylus users


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 02:30 PM PDT


MyScript Smart Note is a note-taking app for iPad geared toward stylus users who want a comprehensive solution for jotting down handwritten notes that actually function like physical, organized notebooks rather than like sketches. It recognizes your...



Swatch co-inventor Elmar Mock is a fan of the Apple Watch


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 02:00 PM PDT


As one might have anticipated, the Apple Watch elicited its fair share of groans and critiques from traditional watchmakers who were quick to question the device's utility and design aesthetic. LVMH executive Jean-Claude Biver, for example, said that...



Hey, Siri, please stop listening


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 01:30 PM PDT


iOS 8 makes Siri smarter and more accurate, but one feature of the newly improved virtual assistant has become a bit more annoying that it probably should be. The "Hey, Siri" command, which lets you activate her without touching your phone, as long...



iOS 8-ready: More apps are updated


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 01:00 PM PDT


iOS developers continue to update their apps to take advantage of iOS 8. Here's a list of a few more that you might want to check out. Wunderlist (our full review here) has been updated with a new "Today" widget for the iOS 8 Notification Center,...



Waiting on those 6 Plus Cases


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 12:30 PM PDT


As TUAW editor-in-chief Victor Agreda, Jr. put it, my new iPhone 6 Plus is a dropportunity waiting to happen. I've put in an order for a new case to protect my baby (review to follow when it finally shows up.) Until then, I've had to make do,...



iPhone 6 slo-mo at 240 fps is awesome; watch wine being poured into a glass


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 12:00 PM PDT


We're so impressed with the new iPhone 6's slo-mo capabilities, we had to share some more examples. Late last week The Verge posted photos of Iceland taken with the iPhone 6 Plus and the results are nothing short of astounding. If you haven't seen...



iPhone 6 tops competition in benchmarks, battery life


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 11:30 AM PDT


Apple's annual iPhone update always brings with it a nice bump in specs, and this year is no different. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are currently being put through their paces by the benchmarking gurus at AnandTech, and the preliminary results show that...



Three days with the iPhone 6 Plus


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 11:00 AM PDT


I've now had enough time with the iPhone 6 Plus to really get a feel for the device, so I thought I'd follow up Friday's "quick look" with a more detailed look at what's to like or dislike about the big new iPhone. Battery Life The folks at iFixit...



iOS 8 app switcher good. Recent contacts bad.


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 10:30 AM PDT


While many people may love the "recent contacts" feature in the iOS 8 app switching jump screen, I personally don't. Showing a bunch of names and faces each time I want to move from app-to-app isn't my cup of tea as I find it visually...



Daily Deals for September 22, 2014, featuring Wireless Feather Buds


Posted: 22 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....



Screenshot shows the immensity of the iPhone 6 Plus


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 10:00 AM PDT


The iPhone 6 Plus is an enormous phone, and this screenshot posted on Twitter by Brian Henderson puts Apple's 'bigger than bigger' tagline into perspective. "Screenshot from the original iPhone compared to a screenshot from an iPhone 6 Plus. Crazy"...



iOS 8 adoption may be low, but iPhone 6 adoption is picking up the slack


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 09:30 AM PDT


iOS 8 adoption may be off to a slower start than iOS 7, but consumers seem to be picking up the iPhone 6 models in droves. Just when you might have assumed that the days of consumers standing in line for hours for the latest iPhone model were long...



Some of the best slow-motion video samples from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT


One of the most fun features of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is the slow motion video capture that now offers a stunning 240FPS option. With the new iPhone models now in the hands of people around the world, you can expect a wave of slow motion...



Rumor Roundup: Fast news day


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Given that this is the week the iPhone launched, it's not surprising there was very little to be gleaned from the rumor mill amongst all the actual, real news happening in the tech world. Matter of fact, neither of the stories cited below are actual...



Conan's "documentary" about Apple's U2 removal program is incredible


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 07:00 AM PDT


The public reaction to Apple's giveaway of U2's latest album was decidedly mixed. Some people were excited to find the new album in their iTunes account, while a large contingent of users either didn't want to hear it or found the way the giveaway...



Apple sells record-breaking 10 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus units in first weekend of sales


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 06:15 AM PDT


Apple today announced it sold 10 million new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus handsets in the first full weekend of sales since the device launched on September 19. This compares to five million first weekend sales of the iPhone 5 and nine million for the...



Bono talks 885 million iTunes accounts, new music format, and "haters"


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Over the weekend, U2 frontman Bono sat down for an interview with Dave Fanning on the Irish radio station 2FM where the two discussed a wide range of topics. While the interview mostly centered on the band's new album, Bono took some time to touch on...




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