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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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