Friday, October 3, 2014

  • Mickey's lightsaber nukes two popular Star Wars games from App Store

    It appears that Disney had pulled two games from both the App Store as well as on the Google Play store for Android devices without any explanation. As reported by sister site WP Central , both Star Wars: Tiny Death Star and Star Wars Assault Team were pulled from both app stores with developer…

  • Apple's privacy push requires developers to disclose policies

    Since the iCloud hacking attempts, Apple has taken a firmer stance on privacy and how it safeguards user information and data. With iOS 8, this is becoming more important as Apple is allowing third-party apps to tap into HomeKit for a centralized home automation hub, HealthKit for health and fitness…

  • Task manager 2Do updates with new design, extension support, and more

    Task manager 2Do has received a massive update, adding compatibility with iOS 7 and iOS 8 , along with several major new features. 2Do for iPhone and iPad now features a new look, extandable lists, a new Inbox geared towards GTD lovers, extension support, and more. There are several important new…

  • Apple event reportedly set for October 16 with new iPads, Macs

    Apple will reportedly hold its next event on Thursday, October 16. This is expected to be the debut of the new iPads , new Macs, and OS X Yosemite . It is also expected to be a more relaxed event than the one held in September, held at the Town Hall on Apple's campus in Cupertino. From Re/code…

  • Best apps that support sharing extensions in iOS 8

    Sharing extensions, part of Apple's Extensibility feature in iOS 8 , makes it easier than ever to share content. Ever want to share something directly from Safari to one of your App Store apps? Well now you can, thanks to the new sharing options iOS 8 brought with it. However, as most new…

  • Download these great iOS apps and games for free for a limited time (October 3)

    We have some great apps for you today that have gone free for a short duration on the App Store, including Numerity, LensFlare, Fragment and more. Continue reading →

  • Tim Cook sends email to commemorate third anniversary of Steve Jobs' passing

    Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday issued an internal email to employees to commemorate the third anniversary of the passing of Steve Jobs, which occurs this Sunday. The late Apple co-founder passed away on October 5th, 2011, following a lengthy battle with a rare form of pancreatic neuroendocrine…

  • How to quickly post to Twitter and Facebook from Notification Center in iOS 8 with TapToShare widget

    In earlier versions of iOS, Apple provided a quick way to tweet or post a Facebook status right from the Notification Center. It later pulled this feature from iOS, but you can get it back with TapToShare, a new Today widget that brings back the same buttons to iOS. Continue reading →

  • CallBar for iOS 7 updated with Notification Center integration and more [Tweak]

    The popular jailbreak tweak CallBar has received a major update this week with a complete user interface redesign and Notification Center integration as two of the bigger new features. The latest version of CallBar for iOS 7 also includes complete call handling for Phone and FaceTime audio calls…

  • Yahoo reportedly inches closer to investing in Snapchat

    The Wall Street Journal on Friday reports that Yahoo plans to reinvest a portion of the earnings it made from an early investment in Alibaba in the fast-growing startup Snapchat. The ephemeral app allows iOS and Android users to send photos and videos to others that only last for a matter of seconds…

  • Leaked invite points to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch on October 17 in India

    When the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus was announced last month, Apple's India website stated that the new devices would launch in India on September 26th. Apple later updated its website to show an October 17th launch date, but quickly removed the launch date entirely. Continue reading →

  • Interactive Map tracks iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus availability in United States

    The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will inevitably be two of the hottest smartphones this holiday shopping season, which can make it challenging to get your hands on one of the devices. Fortunately, a useful website called iStockNow provides an interactive map that tracks iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus…

  • iPhone 6 Plus vs. iPhone 5s: Wi-Fi Speed Test

    iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which can offer connection speeds of up to three times faster than the 802.11n Wi-Fi, supported by iPhone 5s. So what does that mean real-world usage? Continue reading →

  • Apple to unveil new iPads, Retina iMac and release Yosemite on October 16

    While Apple's big September event has come and gone, and with it we saw the unveiling of the iPhone 6 lineup, Apple Pay and Apple Watch, there's another event often rumored to be right around the corner. Continue reading →

  • CarPlay early looks tout Siri integration, ease of use

    When Apple officially announced CarPlay, their in-car experience working as an extension of one's iPhone/iOS experience, some early looks showcased what the feature will bring to the table. Now, some early hands on thanks to newly updated hardware is the best look yet. Continue reading →

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