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Wednesday, 5 November 2014

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Dan Frommer still likes his iPhone 6 Plus ... and I love mine


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:00 PM PST


Dan Frommer, writing over at Quartz, published a 30-day review of the iPhone 6 Plus today. The verdict? "After more than a month of everyday use, it has become even more of the pocket computer I've always wanted." I've had mine now for well over a...



Seasonality Go is a top tier weather app


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:30 PM PST


I reviewed Seasonality Go (US$5.99) a couple of years ago when it was an iPad-only weather app and pretty pricey at $10.99. I liked the app, but wished for a lower price and an iPhone version. Those wishes have been granted, as the app is now 40...



Google Maps app gets overhauled, adds Uber and Opentable


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:00 PM PST


Google Maps, otherwise known as the mapping app that Apple Maps so desperately wishes it could be, got a little bit better today with an app refresh. The update brings with it a cleaner look and less clutter, which happens to match the post-iOS 7...



Neato lets you take notes, send messages, and more from your iOS 8 widgets


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 01:30 PM PST


For writers and business minded users everywhere, the iPhone is as much a note taking tool as it is a phone, web, or email device. The only hitch is having to open an app every time you want to take a note, though thanks to a new iOS 8 widget this...



Leaf on the Wind is an engaging and very clever game


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 01:00 PM PST


I don't do a lot of game reviews because to me they usually are endless variations on a theme. Leaf on the Wind (US$2.99) is a clever exception, and a game I am really enjoying. Leaf on the Wind is a gentle game that involves flicking leaves off a...



Send your kid on a safari adventure with Trail the Tail


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 12:30 PM PST


Trail the tail is an educational children's app. It requires iOS 6.0 or later, is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and is optimized for iPhone 5. It's a simple app with three short, fun, and educational games for young children in the main...



Obituary: Mac OS X Hints might be "pining for the fjords"


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 12:00 PM PST


Over the years, one of the top websites other than TUAW for getting hints about Mac OS X was Macworld's Mac OS X Hints. Now a post by former Macworld blogger Rob Griffiths is paying last respects to the site 14 years after it first went live. The...



Apple ranked the most valuable brand on the planet by Forbes


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 11:00 AM PST


It's been a good week for Apple. On the heels of news that rival Samsung has seen its mobile business nosedive by 74%, the company has been named the number one most valuable brand on the planet by Forbes. Apple was able to grab the top spot on...



CNN anchor caught on-air using a Microsoft Surface tablet as an iPad stand


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 10:00 AM PST


Try as they might, Microsoft's effort to get its Surface tablets out and in front of as many people as possible keeps backfiring in hilarious ways. Most recently, a CNN anchor during Tuesday night's election coverage was spotted using his Microsoft...



Download MacX Video Converter Pro for free, courtesy of Digiarty


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 09:30 AM PST


There's nothing better than free, unless it's a US$49.95 app that you're getting for free. Digiarty is giving away 1,000 free copies of their MacX Video Converter Pro app to TUAW readers, and all you have to do is click a link and enter a promo...



Gmail for Mac by Zive seeks to make the perfect desktop Gmail client


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 09:00 AM PST


Gmail users have long desired something better than Apple Mail and more user-friendly than the Gmail web client to send, receive and organize Google Mail messages on their Macs. That goal is closer than ever to fruition now that Zive has kicked off...



Photos from Silicon Valley's early years show Jobs in his natural habitat


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 07:30 AM PST


If you want an unfiltered glimpse into the early days of Silicon Valley, look no further than the recently released Doug Menuez book Fearless Genius. A photojournalist in the thick of the early tech revolution, Menuez spent much of his time from 1985...



Secure Messaging Scorecard gives you a look at which apps keep your info private


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST


When you consider just how much of our personal information if used, scanned, and sold by the companies who provide our email and social media, it's understandable people are worried about online security. The issue has brought about a wave of apps...



Capture your personal sports highlights with Fancred


Posted: 05 Nov 2014 05:30 AM PST


Recently we have seen a growing number of sports related apps that provide an opportunity to connect with other fans of your favorite teams or to engage in a distribution of photos, gifs, and comments about games and teams more than they provide...



Daily Deals for November 4, 2014


Posted: 04 Nov 2014 05:00 PM PST


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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