Friday, November 30, 2012

The New Essential Apps November 2012

The New Essential Apps November 2012 - gizmodo.comLeslie Horn

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iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out!
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The Best iPhone Apps November 2012
The end of the month is here, and that means it's time to do a little housekeeping on our list of the absolute best iPhone apps...
 
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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Giveaway: dbrand’s iPad and iPhone vinyl skins

Giveaway: dbrand’s iPad and iPhone vinyl skins - 9to5mac.com
dbrand, a company that creates and sells custom vinyl skins for a variety of devices, has agreed to hold a giveaway for 9to5Mac readers. The giveaway:

One vinyl in any color or style for the iPhone or iPad. Eleven winners will be selected.
One vinyl in any color or style for the iPhone or iPad with a custom logo of the winner’s choice...
 
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

iPad And Android Tablet Market Share Margin Narrows Much Faster Than Originally Predicted

iPad And Android Tablet Market Share Margin Narrows Much Faster Than Originally Predicted - techcrunch.com
Apple continued to win out in terms of tablet market share this past quarter, according to the latest figures from ABI Research, with a 55 percent share of all shipments during the period. That’s a lead it has had since 2010 when the iPad was introduced, but it’s also the slimmest lead it’s ever had, and represents a dip of 14 percent versus the previous quarter...
 
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Apple highlights iPad mini Newsstand in new magazine ad campaign

Apple highlights iPad mini Newsstand in new magazine ad campaign - 9to5mac.com
Using its clever advertising tactics, Apple has begun advertising its 7.85-inch iPad mini in several print magazines. As seen on the cover of the New Yorker above and TIME below, the ads highlight the device’s small, compact design and also show how a user can access the same magazine content from Apple’s Newsstand feature...
 
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Monday, November 26, 2012

Air Display Now Has A Free, Ad-Supported Version For Second, iOS-Based Screen On Your Mac

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Now there’s a free ad-supported version.

The original Air Display is a great way to add a temporary second screen to any laptop or desktop Macintosh. It’s also super easy to set up and use, as we told you in an iOS tip a while back.
Unfortunately, it’s also a bit on the spendy side. While $10 really isn’t that much to spend for quality software that lets your Mac use an iPad as a second monitor, some folks might not want to spend that much without giving it a good try first...
 
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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Ending Soon! The Ultimate Xcode For iOS Apps Course [Deals]

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We’re a few weeks away from the start of a new year, which means the time to adopt new habits is fast approaching. Rather than adopt a new habit, some people learn a new skill – and building apps for the iPhone and iPad is very much in fashion these days. This soon-to-end Cult of Mac Deals offer aims to help you build those apps with the most in-depth and comprehensive Xcode course for complete beginners...
 
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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Watch Movies On The Go With MacX iPad Video Converter [Freebies]

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The iPad has become one of the premier video consumption devices on the planet. having access to videos in the palm of your hands anytime, anywhere is a huge bonus. But getting some videos to your iPad isn’t a slam dunk. You have to change formats for some of them – and that can be a pain.
But this freebie that we’re delivering today at Cult of Mac Deals will change all that...
 
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Review: HyperJuice 2 External MacBook and iPad Battery MBP2-100

Review: HyperJuice 2 External MacBook and iPad Battery MBP2-100 - 9to5mac.comClick to view slideshow.
(note Hyper is having a Black Friday Sale with $30 off this model and up to $50 off other models.)
Talk about good timing. A few days before Sandy hit our town, Hyper sent me its new MacBook + iOS charging external battery device, the Hyperjuice MBP2-100.
Hyper has made external MacBook/Air/Pro batteries for years, and if you’ve ever been to an Apple (or any big technology) keynote event, many of the live bloggers have their rigs hooked up to them...
 
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Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday week daily deal roundup – Thanksgiving Edition

Black Friday week daily deal roundup – Thanksgiving Edition - 9to5mac.comFrom 9to5Toys.com:
All Black Friday week long, the 9to5 team is going to share with our readers our handpicked best deals of the day from 9to5toys.com. Many of these deals are temporary and go fast, so be sure to check 9to5toys early and often all week long.
Thanksgiving Day deal roundup:

Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Touchpad Keyboard: $23
Apple iPad 4th Generation w/ Retina display starting at $439 & iPad 2 starting at $339
Apple iTunes $100 gift card for only $80
Free $50 Gift Card with Apple 32GB iPod touch (5th Generation)
Black Friday Apple iOS game & app deal fiesta (discounts up to 90%)
Beats by Dr...
 
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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Samsung Claims the iPad Mini Infringes Its Patents

Samsung Claims the iPad Mini Infringes Its Patents - gizmodo.comJamie Condliffe

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Launch a consumer electronics product these days and within a couple of weeks you can probably expect a legal challenge. Which has happened to Apple with the iPad Mini—because Samsung claims it infringes its patents.
In fact, it goes even further than that, reports Verge...
 
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Holiday Gift Idea: Turn Your iPad Into a Tiny Foosball Table

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I’ve seen the iPad morph into a lot of things, but the press release for this little trick definitely slackened my jaw: It’s an appcessory that turns the iPad into a miniature foosball table.
Classic Match Foosball is the latest gadget from New Potato, who were one of the very first players in the appcessory market (you might remember their Jackpot Slots slot machine and LiveRider bike computer)...
 
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Nokia’s iOS 6 Maps Alternative Is HERE, Available On iTunes Now

Nokia’s iOS 6 Maps Alternative Is HERE, Available On iTunes Now - ciltofmac.com


Disappointed with iOS 6 Maps but sick of waiting Google to finally get its act together and release a native Maps app on the App Store. Good news: another big name in maps, Nokia, have launched their own native maps app for iOS today. Called Nokia HERE, the app leverages Nokia’s decade-long expertise in mapping and brings it to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, while also offering cool new features like Facebook integration, turn-by-turn directions, the ability to save maps for later, transit directions, and more...
 
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Monday, November 19, 2012

Early builds of Apple’s upcoming OS X 10.9 include Siri and Maps integration

Early builds of Apple’s upcoming OS X 10.9 include Siri and Maps integration - 9to5mac.com
Early builds in testing of the next-generation Mac operating system, OS X 10.9, point to Siri and Maps integration coming to Mac computers next year, according to our reliable sources.
These sources say that early builds of OS X 10.9 integrate Apple’s Siri voice command software much like Apple’s newest iPad models running iOS 6...
 
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Sunday, November 18, 2012

iRobot's RP-VITA mobile telepresence robot iPad app eyes-on (video)

iRobot's RP-VITA mobile telepresence robot iPad app eyes-on (video) - engadget.com It's a mouthful, we know, but the gist of the below video is this: a few months back, iRobot unveiled RP-VITA, a teleconferencing robot with a rolling base. The company's got all sorts of plans for the 'bot, but is starting things off with medical applications. It's co-branded the device with InTouch Health, positioning it as a method for allowing doctors to tend to patients remotely...
 
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Algoriddim's vjay gets remixed for iPhone, mobile movies meet the mash-up (video)

Algoriddim's vjay gets remixed for iPhone, mobile movies meet the mash-up (video) - engadget.com When it comes to holding the party down on an iPad or iPhone, djay by Algoriddim's been a front-runner ever since it came out. Then came vjay for video spinning iPad owners. Now, that video follow-up is ready for the main arena, as it's just been release for iPhone / iPod touch. Now you can mash-up your favorite videos right on your phone, add soundtracks to your existing clips, and throw down some effects for good measure...
 
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Friday, November 16, 2012

Slingbox 350 Review: Take a Show on the Road in 1080p

Slingbox 350 Review: Take a Show on the Road in 1080p - gizmodo.comLeslie Horn

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Each new generation of the Slingbox, since 2008, gets a little bit better in terms of features. This time around, the lower-end model, the Slingbox 350, picked up 1080p quality and a slick hardware redesign. It can help you get more out of your monthly cable package—at $179, is it worth it?
What Is It?
A Slingbox, then and now, streams TV from a cable box to your laptop, iPhone, iPad, or Android device...
 
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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Gift Guide: The iPad Mini

Gift Guide: The iPad Mini - techcrunch.comShort Version
This is the iPad mini you’ve no doubt heard about. The one Apple introduced in October, the one that reviewers have mostly loved, and the one that’s been my constant companion since I got one on launch day. You may know it as the iPad mini, but for all intents and purposes, this is the new iPad...
 
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

For Web Content Formatting, Apple Makes iPad Mini Indistinguishable From Regular iPad

For Web Content Formatting, Apple Makes iPad Mini Indistinguishable From Regular iPad - techcrunch.comApple made a big deal about the iPad mini providing an uncompromised iPad experience for users, and it’s standing by that by making it impossible for web developers to detect whether a web page is being read on an iPad or an iPad mini. Usually, devices provide a means with which developers can determine physical screen size, allowing them to create different wrappers for web content depending on what screen they’re being viewed on...
 
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

LTE iPad minis begin shipping, deliveries set for as early as November 15th

LTE iPad minis begin shipping, deliveries set for as early as November 15th - 9to5mac.com
Apple has begun shipping the LTE version of the iPad mini to customers who have pre-ordered. Yesterday, we noted that Apple began shipping the LTE model of the fourth-generation iPad. Like the fourth-generation models, Apple is now telling some customers that their shipped iPad minis will arrive on Friday, November 16th...
 
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Monday, November 12, 2012

Study Shows That iPads Help People With Vision Loss Read Faster, More Comfortably

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A study was presented at the 116th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology yesterday that shows the benefit of backlit tablet computers like the iPad help patients with vision loss due to eye diseases read at a comfortable level again.
The study looked at all backlit tablets, scoring the iPad highest in terms of helping readers with low vision due to conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy read at their previously higher and more comfortable reading level...
 
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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Apple Releases Two New iPad Mini Ads, “Photos” And “Books” [Video]

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Apple has released two additional iPad mini TV spots following the release of its first “Piano” ad for the mini. “Photos” (shown above) focuses on viewing photography and editing pics in iPhoto on the mini next to the 10-inch Retina iPad. At the very end of the ad, the larger iPad slides out of frame so that the mini can be featured as its replacement...
 
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Friday, November 9, 2012

AT&T Will Take $100 Off The Price Of An iPad If You Sign Up For A Two-Year Data Plan

AT&T Will Take $100 Off The Price Of An iPad If You Sign Up For A Two-Year Data Plan - ciltofmac.com


Following its change in policy regarding FaceTime over cellular, AT&T has announced a new holiday promotion for tablets, including the iPad. Beginning this Friday, November 9th, AT&T will discount any tablet by $100 with the purchase of a two-year Mobile Share or tiered data plan.
Any tablet purchased at an AT&T retail location or through the carrier’s online store will receive the discount if a two-year plan is also purchased...
 
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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Blue Microphones Releases the Spark Digital, Its First Serious, Studio Microphone for The iPad

Blue Microphones Releases the Spark Digital, Its First Serious, Studio Microphone for The iPad - ciltofmac.com





Just like Blue Microphone’s non-digital Spark, the new, Digital Spark microphone has been put together with an armful of we’re-not-playing-around components and features. Things like a beefed-up condenser capsule, a Focus selector that toggles between a low-frequency bias and a detail bias, and an adjustable desk stand with shock mount...
 
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Microsoft Office Heading To iOS In Early 2013, Here Are The First Screenshots

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Is this Microsoft Office for iOS?

We’ve been hearing that Microsoft has been working on a version of their Office suite specificall for iOS for a while now, but now it appears that the first screenshots have leaked, and it will be coming to the App Store in early 2013.

Following previous, possibly fake leaks last year of what purported to be a build of Microsoft Office for the iPad, The Verge is now reporting that sources close to Microsoft have said that Microsoft Office Mobile is coming to Android and iOS in early 2013:

Office Mobile will debut in the form of free apps that allow Android and iOS users to view Microsoft Office documents on the move...
 
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Microsoft ‘already’ has an answer to the iPad Mini: The XBOX Surface 7-inch gaming tablet

Microsoft ‘already’ has an answer to the iPad Mini: The XBOX Surface 7-inch gaming tablet - 9to5mac.comThe Verge reports that Microsoft’s fashionably-late entry into the smaller tablet market will be the smaller ‘XBOX Surface’.
Microsoft is building its own 7-inch gaming tablet. Multiple sources familiar with plans within Redmond have confirmed to The Verge that initial hardware planning for an Xbox Surface is underway...
 
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Apple announces 3M new iPads sold in just three days, ‘practically sold out of iPad minis’

Apple announces 3M new iPads sold in just three days, ‘practically sold out of iPad minis’ - 9to5mac.comiPad mini window display from NorthStar Mall, San Antonio (via @alanweinkrantz)
Apple just announced 3 million new iPads sold in just three days, doubling its previous first weekend record of 1.5 million Wi-Fi-only units sold for the iPad 3 launch. Apple is of course not including cellular iPad models in its numbers, but it confirmed those models “will ship in a few weeks in the US and in many more countries later this year...
 
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Sunday, November 4, 2012

The iPad Mini Is The Ideal Second Screen Companion

The iPad Mini Is The Ideal Second Screen Companion - techcrunch.comOne thing that’s become apparent about the iPad mini during my past few days with it is just how well it fills the role of a second screen device. The iPhone and the iPad both have their merits as a companion while lounging around and watching TV, but the iPad mini hits the sweet spot of portability, power and connectivity for that use case...
 
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Saturday, November 3, 2012

24 Hours With iPad Mini: Our First Impressions On A Special Edition CultCast

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Gorgeous body; super slim profile; al-lu-minium backside; yes, we’ve been fondling Apple’s new iPad mini for hours and hours now, and on our just-recorded special edition CultCast, we report what we like, what we don’t, and our overall first impressions of Apple’s brand new much-hyped tiny tab...
 
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Friday, November 2, 2012

Evernote 5 for iOS, Podcasts, Amtrak adds Passbook support, Infinity Blade sale, more

Evernote 5 for iOS, Podcasts, Amtrak adds Passbook support, Infinity Blade sale, more - 9to5mac.com
As always, we’ll update the list of new apps and updates below as they hit the App Store:
Evernote 5 for iOS: Following the introduction of a new desktop version, Evernote is teasing the upcoming release of Evernote 5 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on its blog today. Version 5 of the iOS app is completely redesigned and includes a new Quick Note button, a “Recent Notes” list on iPad, as well as “Views for Notes, Notebooks, Tags, and Places...
 
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

iPad mini & iPad 4 officially go on sale starting with New Zealand

iPad mini & iPad 4 officially go on sale starting with New Zealand - 9to5mac.com
Some customers have already been able to get their hands on iPad minis in-store through resellers ahead of tomorrow’s official 8 AM launch. With only hours to go, New Zealand is one of the first countries to officially start selling the device.
Below are photos courtesy of AMA Creative of the iPad mini launch at New Zealand Apple reseller YOOBEE...
 
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