Guide to Mac, iPod, iPad and iPhone news and reviews
Apple has released an important security update for Mac users, labeled as OS X Bash Update 1.0. The update addresses a recently discovered critical security flaw known as “Shellshock” that impacts the bash shell, the default shell used by the Terminal app of OS X, and is recommended for all users to install even if … Read More
In the past Apple would begin field testing new iOS versions only after finishing previous versions, which makes sense considering the sequential nature of those versions. The problem is that iOS has rarely been as polished as it should be when compared to hardware releases and so Apple is either shortening its development cycle to have […]
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Apple clearly wants to bankrupt you, if rumors of a 27-inch Retina iMac scheduled to launch with OS X Yosemite this year are true.
iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks already have
super high-resolution Retina displays, but when Apple refreshed its iMac line in June, adding a new, cheaper model, it seemed like Retina on the desktop wasn’t
in the cards this year. According to 9to5Mac, we could see a Retina
iMac as soon as next month. But just the 27-inch model will see a jump in resolution, says blogger Jack March, doubling from 2560×1440 to
5120×2880.
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We may get to see more Apple Watches in the wild during a special event in Paris at its annual Fashion Week. The Tuesday event is being co-hosted by Apple and fashion store Colette, and the invitation features a series of bubbles which look suspiciously like the Apple Watch home screen and suggests that Apple […]
If you have multiple devices running iOS 8 and using the same Apple ID, you’ve probably noticed that an incoming phone call rings on every one of the devices at the same time. In other words, an inbound phone call will ring not only your iPhone, but also any other iPad, iOS device, or Mac … Read More
Foxconn has been associated with Apple for a long time and many consider it to be an ‘Apple’ company. The reality is that Foxconn Electronics survives because of the work it does for Apple but they are expanding their business in an attempt to diversify and reduce their reliance on Apple. According to sources of […]
Two consistently reliable sources of Apple rumors say the company will debut new iMac computers featuring Retina displays this year. First reported by 9to5mac, Apple is said to be in “late testing” stages for the revamped iMac line, with the machines featuring new internal components, faster processors, improved Wi-Fi capabilities, and of course, the ultra-high … Read More
Even though I have all the world’s technology at my fingertips, I still reach for my Post-It notes on occasion for scribbling down reminders. Sometimes, they are stuck to my computer screen. Sometimes, I fold them in half and stuff them into my wallet. No matter how advanced the digital age becomes, it seems like […]
The debate over the flexibility of Apple’s new iPhone 6 models hasn’t quite died down just yet, with Consumer Reports seemingly hoping to become the last word on the subject. Our Monday Morning Report also takes a look at Microsoft’s first New York flagship store only a stone’s throw from a rival, while AT&T gets generous with Mobile Share Value data for your new iPhone or iPad. Read on for all the details!
The folks at Consumer Reports have a somewhat checkered track record when it comes to Apple products, but following last week’s hysteria claiming the latest iPhone 6 models are too easy to bend, it was only natural that the watchdogs would try to find out for themselves if those claims are true or false.
As it turns out, the iPhone 6 Plus falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum, succumbing to bending after having 90 pounds of pressure applied during a “three-point flexural test,” while the case began to separate at 110 pounds. That actually compares favorably to the iPhone 6, which began to deform at only 70 pounds, with the case separating at only 100 pounds, contrary to earlier reports that the larger 5.5-inch model was more susceptible to bending.
To help round out the figures, Consumer Reports also stress tested an HTC One (M8), LG G3, iPhone 5, and Samsung Galaxy Note 3, with the last two taking on a full 150 pounds before the case actually separated — and most of the devices actually kept working, even after having such serious damage applied to them.
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that Microsoft plans to open the company’s first flagship store in Manhattan, and it’s coming to a familiar location only a few blocks from Apple’s iconic glass cube on Fifth Avenue. According to executives, the store at 677 Fifth Avenue — currently occupied by Fendi — has been five years in the making and is best known for housing brands with an international reputation.
“As our first flagship store, it will serve as the centerpiece of our Microsoft Stores experience,” said David Porter, corporate vice president for Microsoft retail stores. “This is a goal we’ve had since day one — we were only waiting for the right location. And now we have it.”
Porter claims the company plans to make the location “much more than just a Microsoft Store” without elaborating on what that might include beyond “experiential space” to engage with customers. Stores along this trendy stretch of Upper Fifth Avenue are said to fetch rent on average of $2,749 per square foot.
AT&T announced Sunday a new promotion that promises to double the amount of data handed out to larger capacity Mobile Share Value plan customers — but they’ll have to sign up before October 31 in order to take advantage of the deal. Available to new and existing subscribers with 15GB and higher plans, the limited-time offer effectively doubles the base data for the same price, while still including the same domestic unlimited talk and text and unlimited international messaging.
For example, a $130-per-month plan which typically includes 15GB of shared data will now come with 30GB, all the way up to 100GB for the $375-per-month 50GB plan. Although customers are required to sign up for the deal by October 31, the more spacious data plan amounts will continue long after the promotional period ends.
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Battery life can be a big factor in getting the most out of the iPad and other mobile devices. When you have battery life struggles, it can be very useful to know what’s causing any rapid battery drain – and sometimes that can end up being an individual app or two. Now in iOS 8, […]
iOS power-users, the Android-envy can stop now: Third-party keyboards have arrived. While the majority of iOS users likely find the default iOS keyboard works just fine, other alternative keyboards have cropped up that offer some capabilities that many may find useful. With the release of iOS 8, Apple has finally loosened the reins a bit and, among other features, now allows you to download alternate keyboards from the App Store. Installing and selecting one of these keyboards makes it appear in all your apps.
After downloading a keyboard app from the App Store, you enable it by opening the Settings app, then going to General > Keyboards. Once you’ve added at least one alternate keyboard, a new key with a globe symbol appears on the bottom row of the keyboard. (If you had the Emoji keyboard enabled in earlier versions of iOS, this should look familiar already.) Tapping on the globe key selects the next keyboard in the list.
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Abstract images make some of the best wallpapers because they’re gorgeous and, unlike scenery or text, they’re not distracting. This group of ten high-resolution bokeh pictures from hobbyist photographer Radoslav Holan are no exception, they’re absolutely beautiful to look at and make for perfect desktop backgrounds. He shot the pictures over the last two days … Read More
We feature a wide range of Mac setups here, but this one is particularly stunning and may be one of the most amazing workstations we’ve covered yet. From top-of-the-line Apple hardware, an entire custom designed building and office, to the whopping 65′ x 16′ projection screen (yes, that is measured as FEET, not inches) displaying … Read More
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