Tuesday 7 October 2014

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nobiggi: A big idea for big phones


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Every once in a while we get pitched an accessory that initially sounds ridiculous and then ends up being quite useful. That's the case with nobiggi (US$7.99 or three for $18.99), a small microfiber patch that adheres to the back of your big iPhone...



Cycloramic teaches users a DIY phone hack so the app keeps working


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 02:00 PM PDT


We first covered Cycloramic in 2012 thanks to the inventive photography app's clever way of taking hands-free panoramic shots. Users simply placed the iPhone standing up on its flat edges and the app would activate the device's vibration function to...



Reflect+ can refresh your photos in amazing ways


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 01:00 PM PDT


Reflect+ (US$1.99) is a simply amazing little app that will take a photo and realistically add other elements, giving you something new and shareable. The app can add water or a beach to a barren landscape, add realistic haze and fog, or 50 other...



Explore the world with Wayfare for iPhone


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 12:30 PM PDT


As someone with a serious case of wanderlust, an iPhone and no budget for world travel, Wayfare (free) is a lot of fun. It hooks you up with a user across the globe, and the two of you spend a week sharing photos, comments and culture via fun, simple...



Play Ms. Pac-Man on iOS in October and help fight breast cancer


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 12:00 PM PDT


Want to fight breast cancer using your iPhone or iPad? Bandai Namco is making it as easy as downloading a new in-game map for one of the company's many Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man titles from the App Store in the month of October. The new maze is priced...



DODOcase VegTan Slim and Durables Wallets for iPhone 6/6 Plus


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Are you carrying the extra size of an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Then it might be a good idea to read this review, since the two products I'm reviewing here are designed to let you do away with carrying a wallet since they provide that functionality in...



With increased smartphone competition, Samsung's profits plummet


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 10:30 AM PDT


Samsung has indicated that their upcoming earnings report will not be greeted enthusiastically by investors. The Korean tech giant yesterday said that its operating profit during the most recent quarter likely dropped by about 57-60% compared to the...



Morgan Stanley is totes in love with Apple Pay


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 10:00 AM PDT


With Apple Pay slated to launch this month, all eyes are on Apple to see if it can shake the curse of NFC payment systems and break through to mass adoption. We won't know if it succeeds for a while, but Morgan Stanley's Craig Hettenbach certainly...



Apple readies new, non-floating Apple Store in Venice, Italy


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Apple is set to unveil a new, one-of-a-kind retail store in Venice, Italy that will be filled wall-to-wall with all manner of unknown goodies. The store, which cannot float and therefore will not be accessible via gondola, is located at the Nave de...



Daily Deals for October 7, 2014, featuring Dragon Dictate for Mac


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 08:30 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....



Cupertino publishes official aerial photograph of Campus 2 construction


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 08:00 AM PDT


The City of Cupertino California recently updated Apple's public Campus 2 project page with current project status information and a new aerial photograph showcasing the work being done on the site. Construction is occurring at a rapid pace with the...



Gist adds iPhone 6 support to its news summarizing app


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 07:30 AM PDT


Plenty of people struggle with balance, even it when it comes to something as simple as reading the news. Sometimes with a busy schedule, news just falls out of our top priorities because the articles are too long to sit down and read. Allow Gist to...



Flickr Find: iPhone 6 plus plus plus plus plus


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 07:00 AM PDT


Flickr member Nomad soldier went beyond a basic shot of the iPhone 6 Plus by adding some infinite photo-inspired creativity to this tabletop photograph. Did you know that TUAW has a Flickr pool? And that we encourage readers to submit their own...



Beautifully chronicle and share your life with StoryPress


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 06:30 AM PDT


On the surface, StoryPress looks like any other photo journal app, but its unique mix of audio, visual and written storytelling is far more captivating. The oral traditions of storytelling are a lost art. These days, we tell all of our stories on...



Apple's App Store metrics suggest iOS 8 adoption rate has stalled


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 06:00 AM PDT


According to App Store distribution metrics provided by Apple, the adoption rate of iOS 8 by iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users has stalled, climbing only 1 percent in the weeks since launch. iOS 8 adoption currently sits at 47 percent, up from 46...



Find out you hit best and worst clubs with MyGolf Caddie


Posted: 07 Oct 2014 05:30 AM PDT


Most golfers have a favorite club in their bag, one they feel confident to hit when they really need to pull off a good shot. Now with MyGolf Caddie golfers can find out more about just how they hit each of the clubs in their bag and gain confidence...



Vidgets has lots of widgets


Posted: 06 Oct 2014 05:00 PM PDT


Vidgets is a handy free iOS app that enables a number of Today screen widgets on your iOS 8 device. When you launch the app, you can choose to add any of 20 different widgets. The app features analog and digital clocks, status of your device...



Drone footage of the new Apple headquarters in Cupertino is stunning


Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:00 PM PDT


Construction is still underway on Apple's new campus, expected to be open in about two years. We've been following the spaceship shaped campus' construction for a while now, but it's been a bit since new images have become available. How much...



Hanna and Henri - The Robot: A story of robots and friends


Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:30 PM PDT


Hanna & Henri – The Robot is an interactive storybook for children five years and under. The story focuses on Hanna, a young girl who has trouble telling time properly, and her journey to meet Henri so they can build a robot with Hanna's aunt....




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