Time and again Time is of the essence in this week’s app roundup. Whether it’s keeping track of it, knowing when it comes, or just figuring out how much of it is left, we've got an app that can cover your every need. Battery Health 4.1 Curious about what goes on inside your Mac? FIPLAB’s Battery Health ( Mac App Store Link ) keeps tabs on the status of your battery and lets you take a peek at just...
Just in time for Earth Day, Apple has updated its environmental site with the latest information about the many green initiatives it has put in place. Most prominently, the company has assembled a video, narrated by CEO Tim Cook, speaking about how Apple applies its overriding philosophy—striving to make better products—to its commitment to the environment. A letter from the company’s vice president...
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Scientists might argue that the root cause of Earth’s rotation is angular momentum, but come on: We all know it’s money, plain and simple. We don’t sit down every three months to hear Apple talk about physics , after all. On Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook will take to the speakerphone to talk about the company’s most recent financial quarter, cleverly dubbed “the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.”...
Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the ol’ Apple TV, three new channels have made their debut on the company’s set-top box, bringing the total number of services to roughly six quadrillion. Give or take. The newest additions, which began springing up on home screens on Monday, include A&E, the History channel, and Lifetime. So, regardless of whether you prefer duck hunters, World War...
Big grip, small hands There’s a big case in this week’s roundup that’s designed specifically for small hands, while others bring together materials, from plastics to natural woods, to keep your tablet safe from everyday accidents big and small. BigGrips The Frame (all iPad models; $35) includes a case made from a soft, non-toxic rubber foam that keeps your tablet safe and makes it easy for the little...
Space and nature One of the cases in this week’s roundup celebrates the upcoming Earth Day in collaboration with a famous Mouse, while another has enough space-age materials to launch into space. Brando The Superman 3D Protective Case (iPhone 5 and 5s; $39) features a sculpted body—just like the Man of Steel, but (presumably) sans the X-ray vision. To read this article in full or to leave a comment,...
Even four months after the Mac Pro’s initial release , Apple appears to be having problems making enough of the high-end cylindrical desktop computer. The company’s store currently shows shipping times of 4-5 weeks for all Mac Pro models, even the stock versions without additional customizations. Computerworld (which, like Macworld , is owned by IDG) points out that the supply constraints for the...
From our keyboard to your eyes, we’re here to round up the top Apple-related stories on the Web this Thursday. Apple Said to Prepare Song-ID Feature for IPhone Software Playing Name that Tune might get a little easier in iOS 8, according to a report from Bloomberg that suggests Apple is partnering with Shazam to add native song-identification features to its mobile operating system. You may even be...
Another cloud photo service vanishes into acquisition-land: Loom announced on Thursday that it’s joining forces with Dropbox , presumably to beef up the storage company’s newly launched Carousel app and other photographic features. In an email to current Loom subscribers, the Loom team wrote: “We have worked hard on our product and feel that our vision aligns perfectly with Dropbox’s vision for Carousel.”...
Play ball! This week’s roundup of new and updates apps includes stuff for baseball fans, foodies, and lovers of “Duck Dynasty.” There's something for everyone. A&E/History Channel Folks who love their Duck Dynasty and/or endless documentaries about World War II are in luck. Both the A&E and History Channel apps for iPhone and iPad were updated this week with the capability to let you view...
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If you were looking to try out Office for iPad, but didn’t precisely feel like shelling out the full $10-per-month or $100-per-year for an Office 365 Home plan, then may Microsoft interest you in a slight discount? The company this week launched a new Office 365 Personal Plan at a lower price point. Not that much lower, though: The Personal plan runs $7 per month, or $70 for a year-long subscription....
Thunderstorm This week's roundup of new Mac accessories features several new Thunderbolt storage solutions, as well as new sleeves, cases, and more. Feenix This company has introduced two new products for high-end Mac gamers. The $97 Nascita gaming mouse (pictured) offers an “8200 dpi laser engine with perfect accuracy, tracking, and pickups,” while the $36 Dimora gaming mousepad's “micro textured...
Light bulb From organizing ideas to creating beautiful photos, this week’s app round has a little for everyone. CloudClip Manager 1.2 Thinkbitz’s CloudClip Manager ( Mac App Store Link ) is designed to keep track of all your copy-and-paste operations across multiple computers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here ...
Out and about This week's roundup of new iPad cases features several that are designed to help you take your iPad everywhere from the beach to the workplace—even when your workplace is a dusty construction site. Adonit The Jot Tote (iPad mini; $45) features a soft-touch exterior with a semi-gloss finish for a great combination of form and feel. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please...
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Say cheese One of the items in this week's roundup of new iPhone cases is all corners, while another teaches you how we Italians say cheese. If minimalism and multilingual knowledge aren't what you want wrapped around your iPhone, we also have some products that bring together materials from classic leather to the latest plastics. Aryca The Wave 3 (iPhone 5 and 5s; $28) is a waterproof case that protects...
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Macworld's parent company, IDG, is once again conducting its annual Global Mobile Survey, which quizzes you on your mobile-device habits and media consumption so we can learn more about how people are using their smartphones and tablets today. Readers who participate will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win an iPad mini . This year we're interested in learning more about how you use your mobile...