Sight and sound One of the apps in this week's roundup will come in handy when you need to figure out how to sort through all those receipts sitting in your drawer, while another one tells you what the weather is like anywhere in the world—and with pretty pictures to boot. There's also a bit of mail magic, with an app that steps in where Apple's Mail falters. Speaking of magic, we also feature a piece...
What’s cooking in the pot of Apple news this fine Tuesday morning? I’m glad you asked. Here are some of the stories that caught our interest. iOS 8: Apple polishes Maps data, adds public transit directions service Most of the United States has switched over to Daylight Savings Time, which means we’re that much closer to summer and Apple’s annual developers conference. As such, it’s no surprise we’re...
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Lest you thought you might be waiting until iOS 8 for a new dose of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 7.1 is here with a bunch of changes, enhancements, and updates. The upgrade’s been in beta for a while, but it officially arrived on Monday. Probably the most prominent addition in the new version is that of CarPlay, the “iOS in the Car” experience that Apple recently showed off at the Geneva Motor...
A stitch in time This week's iPad-case roundup goes from leather to cloth, from premium plastic to space-age composites, all with the goal of keeping your tablet safe and looking its best wherever you go. Bear Motion The Premium Folio (iPad mini; $30) protects your tablet from all sides using a combination of a polycarbonate back shell and a polyurethane screen cover. To read this article in full...
is easy Summertime may not quite be here yet—at least for those of us in the northern reaches of North America—but there's already a case in this week's roundup that can't wait to accompany you to the beach or the pool. We also have some vintage nostalgia, something to help you exercise without worrying about what...
Gmail gets better The latest edition of Gmail works about as well as you think it should, at last. Also, apps for paying bills, reading documents, and fighting World War II better than ever. Battle Supremacy Let’s be honest: Hitler is always in need of defeat. Battle Supremacy , a $2 offering for iOS, lets users fight World War II at the helm of a battle tank. It features both single player and online...
Don’t worry about diving into the madness that is your RSS feed: We’ve got you covered. Here are some of the more prominent Apple stories making the rounds this Thursday. Caltech and NYU economists call for Apple ebooks trial verdict to be overturned U.S. District Judge Denise Cote may have ruled against Apple’s ebook machinations, but two economists from Caltech and NYU are arguing that the ruling...
s roundup of accessories includes two stands (one for the iPhone, one for the iPad) that will make your iOS-using life easier. We've also got the usual assortment of Bluetooth speakers, as well as the world...
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There’s plenty of back and forth about whether Apple’s recently announced CarPlay , which will arrive in some vehicles later this year, will combat distracted driving or just make it worse. But there’s one implication of CarPlay that actually gives me some hope about the disappointing state of car electronics : Apple’s track record as a software developer. Ever had the software in your car’s radio/navigation/media...
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Apple financial conference calls will start to sound a little different later this year, as the company announced on Tuesday that chief financial officer and senior vice president Peter Oppenheimer will retire , effective the end of September. Oppenheimer, who first started at Apple in 1996, will be replaced by Luca Maestri, who currently serves as the company’s corporate controller and vice president...
s iPad-case roundup, with plenty of options for writers of all stripes. For everyone else, we have a few other specimens of protective goodness made, as their manufacturers inevitably claim, from the finest materials. Anker The TC930 (iPad Air; $80) is a cover for your iPad...
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Apple’s annual shareholder meeting is one of its most un-Apple-like gatherings. Attendance is limited to company shareholders and press, CEO Tim Cook and other executives often take questions, and attendees are asked to not take their electronic devices into the meeting. All of that adds up to an interesting trickle of information from a variety of sources around the Web, which we’ve collected for...
Security is an extra-hot topic these days, as all sorts of government agencies short on letters but long on budgets keep getting accused of spying on their own citizens, and debates rage on whether what look like accidental bugs may actually turn out to be quite intentional. In the midst of all the ruckus, Apple has updated its iOS Security whitepaper , a longstanding document outlining the thought...
Abraham Lincoln, sentient cheeseburger hunter This week’s roundup of apps includes a game that features world historical figures facing off against zombies, werewolves, and fast food. There are also offerings for music lovers, nature admirers, and people who just want to get someplace else on time. Brian Cox's Wonders of Life This is actually a sequel app to Brian Cox’s Wonders of the Universe . The...
For your edification (and in consideration of your valuable time) we’ve rounded up some of the most prominent stories making the rounds this Thursday morning. Apple Makes Big Improvements In iOS Management Tools For Enterprise And Education Despite its products’ popularity in enterprise and education, Apple’s faced plenty of challenges when it comes to widespread deployment. But the company’s now...