Tuesday, 23 September 2014

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


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 03:30 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 Flesh & Blood - Attack...



Pad & Quill Giveaway: Attaché Leather Bag and iPhone 6 cases


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Pad & Quill has a bunch of new products rolling out, and the company's owners are always thinking of TUAW readers. When the new Attaché Leather Bag (US$449.99, with $419.99 introductory price) and three new iPhone 6/6 Plus cases were announced, the...



FXNOW channel added to the Apple TV lineup


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 02:00 PM PDT


A few weeks ago we reported that FXNOW would soon be making its way to the Apple TV. Well, friends, that day has come. Apple today added the FXNOW channel to the ever expanding Apple TV lineup. FXNOW is effectively an on-demand service featuring...



Daily Deals for September 23, 2014, featuring The Mobile Cloth Z5 Pack


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 01:30 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....



Jack Dorsey: New Square register will accept both Apple Pay and Bitcoin


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 01:00 PM PDT


Apple Pay won't be active until sometime next month, but companies in the payment space are already reacting to the newest kid on the block. Some, like PayPal, have resorted to fear-mongering. Others, like Square, are making adjustments to welcome...



Rachio Iro proves that smart home devices saves resources, money


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 12:00 PM PDT


Back in June I wrote about the Rachio Iro Smart Sprinkler Controller, a US$249/$299 (depending on number of zones) intelligent sprinkler controller with an accompanying app that allows amazing control over your yard irrigation. Iro adjusts to weather...



iPhone gets powerful endorsement from Mother Nature


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 11:30 AM PDT


The critics love the iPhone 6, but nature seems to be quite satisfied with the previous generation of Apple's smartphone. As you can see in the video below, the iPhone is quite the popular venue for this crowd of leopard frogs who just can't believe...



How iOS 8 Safari makes it simple to view the desktop version of a mobile website


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Safari in iOS 8 has a nifty -- and dare I say, amazing -- new feature which makes it much easier to a) add a site to your list of favorites and b) more easily access the desktop version of a mobile site. The latter is a godsend for websites whose...



iOS 8 adoption nears 50% after slow start


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 10:30 AM PDT


Despite getting off to a bit of a slow start -- perhaps thanks to a larger-than-ever-before space requirement -- iOS 8 seems to be doing just fine its its quest to conquer every iDevice it can. Apple has put iOS 8 adoption at 46% as of September...



Clever video shows you how you can wear your iPhone 6 Plus


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 10:00 AM PDT


One of the biggest challenges of owning an iPhone 6 Plus is figuring out how to carry it safely when you are out and about. Unlike earlier iPhone models, the larger iPhone doesn't fit into a standard arm band or the rear pocket of a pair of skinny...



iPhone 6 called "most Succesful" in Sprint history


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 09:30 AM PDT


The iPhone 6 is pretty popular, and since Apple has already said that it's been a record-breaking launch it should come as no surprise that it's also beating all previous iPhones at the carrier level as well. Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure took a moment...



SquareTrade tests suggest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are most durable iPhones yet


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT


SquareTrade recently published the results of its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus breakability tests that examine the scratch resistance, water resistance and drop test damage potential of the two phones. The iPhone 6 came out on top as one of the best...



Crittercism offers some interesting statistics about iOS 8's crash rate


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 08:30 AM PDT


Crittercism's have released the first-ever Mobile Experience Benchmark Report: Apple Edition, collecting the iOS performance data from their 1 billion active users. You can view the complete report here, but there's one aspect of the data that will...



Pro Photographer: iPhone 6 Plus camera is 'awesome', an asset to the industry


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Oregon photographer and filmmaker Ben Canales put his iPhone 6 Plus camera through its paces during a weekend trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The result of this labor of love is a wonderful video showcasing the time-lapse, slow motion and high...



Flickr Find: These pearly whites have nothing to do with teeth, but will make you smile


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 07:30 AM PDT


Flickr member Usman and Sameera Ul Haque has an impressive collection of white iOS devices that span several generations. I especially love his black, white and gray arrangement that gives the photo an M.C. Escher feel. Did you know that TUAW has a...



Tim Cook says Apple Watch can control the Apple TV and hints at other uses in full-length Bloomberg interview


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 07:00 AM PDT


BloombergBusinessweek over the weekend published their full-length interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The full interview contains a number of interesting tidbits that, for whatever reason, didn't make it into the print version of the story. Of...



Marty Farty Punch and Jump Game needs explanation


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 06:30 AM PDT


With a name like Marty Farty Punch and Jump Game where does one even start? This free 8-bit game for iPhone and iPad is brought to you by the same developers of Squiggle Racer, a game TUAW reviewed not long ago. Much of the objective of this new game...



Apple airs two new iPhone 6 ads starring Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Apple yesterday released two new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus commercials starring Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake. One advertisement, "Huge," focuses on the bigger screen sizes offered by the pair of devices, while the other, "Cameras," spotlights...



The official Ryder Cup 2014 app delivers live video coverage


Posted: 23 Sep 2014 05:30 AM PDT


The 2014 Ryder Cup gets underway this week with the actual matches scheduled for Friday through Sunday. The PGA of America just released Ryder Cup 2014, the official app of the competition. It is a free universal app that requires iOS 7.0 or later....



Want a waterproof Apple Watch? Liquipel will offer nano-coating


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 07:00 PM PDT


Most of us here at TUAW were baffled by the lack of waterproofing on Apple's upcoming Watch. This is a device that will always be on your wrist, will accompany you to the shower if you forget to take it off, will go for a swim if you don't leave it...



Speck cases for iPhone 6: Review and giveaway


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 06:00 PM PDT


Lucky you! You're going to see a pile of reviews of new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus accessories over the next couple of months. One of the more respected names in the accessory business for Mac and iOS devices is Speck, and the company sent along four of...



This floppy bulldog's true beauty is found with the iPhone 6 slow motion camera


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 05:00 PM PDT


The iPhone 6 introduced Apple's first 240 frame per second slow motion video camera into the pockets of users lucky enough to pick one up. One of those iPhone 6 owners has posted the single best advertisement for the slow motion video camera with...



Poorly designed, MemoPics memory game is still fun, unique


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 04:30 PM PDT


MemoPics is a free game for iPhone and iPad that gets inspiration from the classic memory match games in which you keep flipping over cards until you find all the matching pairs and eliminate the cards. That version of the game is built in to...



Scanbot for iOS gets an update and improves your scans


Posted: 22 Sep 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Scanbot (US$1.99) advertises it can pretty much eliminate your desktop scanner, and it's hard to argue with that. My colleague Steve Sande looked at an earlier version of Scanbot and was impressed (he scans all paperwork that comes into his home with...




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