Monday, 27 October 2014

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Begun, the iPhone 7 renders have


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 03:30 PM PDT


The iPhone 6 Plus is just finally getting settled into my pocket -- my front pocket, not my back pocket because I'm not 13 years old and I take care of my devices like an adult so they don't bend -- but there are already some that are looking forward...



Walter Isaacson: "Steve Jobs' favorite product was the Apple Team"


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 03:00 PM PDT


In a new interview with Big Think, Walter Isaacson, author of The Innovators: How a group of Inventors. Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks, Created the Digital Revolution, explains what Steve Jobs told him product he was most proud of being a part of. The...



Apple responds to the Rite Aid, CVS debacle in a very 'Apple' way


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 02:45 PM PDT


Apple is a company of actions, not words. Even when Tim Cook takes the stage to talk about how great his company is, it's always about the here and now, not empty promises about the future. Apple's official response regarding the refusal of Rite Aid...



Get daily inspiration with BrainyQuote


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 02:30 PM PDT


Pretty much everyone would enjoy a thoughtful quotation displayed against a vast natural panorama. Now, iPhone users can create their very own inspirational image and share it via social media, text, or email with BrainyQuote. This free app is...



Wells Fargo will give you $20 for using Apple Pay


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 02:00 PM PDT


If you're a Wells Fargo credit card holder whose been thinking about trying Apple Pay on your new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus the bank as much given you an extra incentive to do so. If you use your Wells Fargo credit card between now and November 30, 2014 to...



Strike down enemies with Tower Rush Lite


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 01:30 PM PDT


Tower Rush Lite is a free tower defense game that challenges a user to protect a portal from monsters. Players put up towers where you can safely throw weapons at the enemy until they die. It is set in medieval times and located in a castle where...



Fly Trap has simple objective that traps you into playing


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 12:30 PM PDT


Fly Trap follows the popular trend of difficult and addictive, yet simple and intuitive games in the App Store. You're a fly living a harsh life - trapped by the boundaries of your iPhone's display. Above and below are nasty spikes and to the right...



iPhone 6 launch makes app marketing more expensive than ever


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 12:00 PM PDT


The launch of a new iPhone and release of a fresh new version of iOS always boost App Store activity, and this year's iPhone 6 launch has not only pushed more users to the App Store, but also pushed the cost of acquiring a loyal customer on iOS to...



Daily Deals for October 27, 2014


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 11:30 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....



A closer look at CurrentC: The reason why CVS and Rite Aid are disabling Apple Pay support


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Over the weekend, CVS disabled NFC support on its POS machines at all of its nationwide store locations, effectively blocking out support for NFC-based mobile payment solutions like Apple Pay and Google Wallet in the process. Together, CVS and Rite...



Apple's new iPhones outsell the Galaxy Note 4 in Samsung's home country of Korea


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 10:00 AM PDT


In a strange twist, Apple's new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are outpacing the sales of the Galaxy Note 4 on Samsung's home turf in South Korea. According to the Wall Street Journal, pre-orders for the new iPhone models reached 100,000 units on the first day,...



Automatic targets teen drivers with License+ service


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Every time I get into my car and take a drive, short or long, a small dongle plugged into its onboard diagnostic port sends data - including location - to an app on my iPhone. I get a score on how efficient my driving is, and it's also simple to...



The sad, frustrating story of crowdfunded products that never ship


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 08:00 AM PDT


When it comes to crowdfunded projects, I have to admit that I'm very lucky. Every project that I've backed -- five in all -- has eventually shipped product. Although some of those products failed to meet my expectations from the Kickstarter or...



Rumor Roundup: Jump to conclusions [Updated]


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 07:00 AM PDT


It's autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the leaves are turning, pumpkin-spiced everything, Christmas music beginning promptly in mid-October, and the annual firehose of Apple rumors is streaming down to a tiny trickle. The gigantic iPad...



RiteAid and CVS disable Apple Pay in preparation for rival payment system CurrentC


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 06:30 AM PDT


According to The New York Times, both Rite Aid and CVS have disabled Apple Pay payments as an available mobile payments options. Rite Aid confirmed the move, while CVS has not responded to inquiries about the change, which was allegedly instituted...



Magic Hour for iOS offers almost unlimited filters


Posted: 27 Oct 2014 06:00 AM PDT


Magic Hour (US$1.99) offers 38 preset filters with the ability to modify and save them, giving you an immense number of options when you are modifying your photos. In addition, Magic Hour can let you take photos directly, with locks for focus and...




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