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Monday 30 December 2013

Repairing your iPhone: DIY or hire a pro?


Now that we’re all inextricably tethered to our smartphones, it’s especially frustrating when they break. Suddenly you’re cut off from the world, unable to talk, text, Google, and, perhaps worst of all, play Candy Crush Saga. So what happens when your iPhone hits the pavement and cracks like an egg? Or won’t turn on? Or goes for a swim? Maybe it’s something basic, or maybe not. Whatever the case, you might be thinking you can fix it yourself. After all, you’re handy with a screwdriver, and you’ve been known to pry open a malfunctioning PC. How hard could iPhone repair really be?

Sunday 29 December 2013

App Santa offers holiday discount on iOS apps


A group of independent developers is banding together to offer deep discounts on their premium iOS apps for the holiday shopping season.

Saturday 28 December 2013

BlackBerry CEO: We'd love to try iOS, Android


BlackBerry’s new CEO says he is “very interested” in trying to replicate some of the company’s signature security and enterprise productivity on rival platforms.

Thursday 26 December 2013

Researchers: Older Mac webcams can spy without activating warning light


Most webcams have a warning light that indicates when they’re active, but it’s possible for malware to disable this important privacy feature on older Mac computers, according to research from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore.

Wednesday 25 December 2013

The 12 streaming movies of Christmas


Christmastime is here, which means joyous excitement for some, and worry and dread for others. Fortunately, there’s a whole roster of streaming Christmas movies available to either enhance or counter your mood. These range from sweet, beloved classics to much darker, more modern movies, all the way to the simply bizarre. Enjoy, and happy holidays!

Tuesday 24 December 2013

Apple updates pro video apps with Mac Pro optimizations


Apple last Wednesday pushed out a few significant updates to its pro video-editing apps in a bid to take advantage new Mac Pro that the company started selling on Thursday.

Monday 23 December 2013

How to find free books in the iBooks Store


There are plenty of things to worry and stress over during this holiday season, but where you find your travel entertainment really shouldn’t be one of them. Here’s our guide to picking up some great free reading before you hop a plane, train, or automobile.

Saturday 21 December 2013

Apple releases EFI Firmware Update v2.0 for the new Mac Pro


Though the Mac Pro hasn’t even been available to the public for 24 hours, Apple has already released an update for the machine.

Friday 20 December 2013

Order your Mac Pro today, get it in February 2014


Apple’s new Mac Pro became available for orders after midnight on Thursday, but don’t expect your shiny new machine to be at your doorstep anytime soon—as of this writing, the Apple Store says that the new Mac Pro won’t be available to ship until February.

The new Mac Pro: First impressions


The new Mac Pro is here! Well, not everywhere, exactly—Apple’s shipping them out starting Dec. 19, but orders are already backlogged into February. We were fortunate to get our hands on an eight-core model (retail price of our configuration, complete with RAM, GPU, and SSD upgrades: a whopping £4999) today; it’s currently in the Lab undergoing as many tests as we can throw at it. In the meantime, here are our first impressions based on opening the box and seeing the thing in person for the first time since the few minutes we spent with it in June.

Thursday 19 December 2013

Apple to ship new Mac Pro on Dec. 19



Apple promised that it would ship the new Mac Pro in December, and it appears that it’s kept that promise: The distinctively cylindrical power machine will be available for order on Thursday, December 19, the company announced on Wednesday. Customers can place their orders via the Apple Online Store, at Apple retail stores,  and through Central IT.

Apple Releases OS X 10.9.1 With Several Mail Improvements

If “solutions for a buggy Mail app” was on your holiday wish list, Apple has delivered: The company released an update to OS X Mavericks Monday that it says fixes several of the Mail.app issues users have run into, including Gmail compatibility, search and Smart Mailbox reliability, and misbehaving contact groups.

Wednesday 18 December 2013

Wireless 'Desk Free' Computer System with Projection Display Detailed in New Apple Patent

Apple has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office detailing a wireless "desk-free" computer system that consists of only a computer housing with a built-in unique smart projector including advanced capabilities. 

Tuesday 17 December 2013

iCloud backup tricks for the iPhone and iPad



It’s important to back up your iOS device, just as you should your Mac. You can back your iPad or iPhone up to your computer using iTunes, or you can back it up to Apple’s iCloud. If you do the latter, the device backs up whenever you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, keeping your data well protected.

Don’t Wrap Your MacBook’s Cable Around the Power Brick

The Internet got super excited this past week after a photo of a MacBook brick with both cables wrapped around it emerged. It’s a nice, compact way of keeping everything together. It’s also horrible for your power cord.

Monday 16 December 2013

FCC moves toward in-flight mobile use; Transportation may ban voice calls



The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to move forward with a plan to allow airlines to permit passengers to use mobile phones during flights, but another agency may protect travelers from hearing the loud phone conversations of their seatmates.

Booq Boa Squeeze review: More bag than meets the eye

Much like the members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, Booq’s durable collections are named after snakes (Boa, Viper, Cobra, Python). The company, which specializes in robust outdoor gear, features seven satchels of various sizes and uses in the Boa Collection including an iPad sleeve, a laptop bag, and three backpacks—of which we tested one, the Boa Squeeze.

Sunday 15 December 2013

Google updates Gmail to always display photos embedded in emails

If your inbox looks anything like mine, it’s likely rife with newsletters from companies urging you to buy things. I know, I know—I could unsubscribe, but I love to look at the pretty things. Often times, I don’t let the images show up so that I’m deterred from actually buying anything, but Google’s announcement Thursday is likely to ruin me and my bank account.

Saturday 14 December 2013

Take that, Snapchat: Instagram Direct’s private messages stick around

Instagram is becoming very, very skilled at watching social media trends and finding ways to tailor what’s popular to the app’s own purposes. So it was with video, and so it is now with Instagram Direct, a new private messaging component.

Friday 13 December 2013

Apple stealthily begins taking orders for iPad mini with Retina display

Apple pulled a rabbit out of its hat on Tuesday, silently beginning to take orders for its new iPad mini with Retina display. Announced on October 22 with a vague promise of availability “later in November,” the updated iPad mini is available to buy now online.

Thursday 12 December 2013

Twitter’s app update introduces a trio of swipeable timelines


Twitter version 6.0 is here, and the updated iOS and Android apps are another step toward making the social network a more mobile, more visual place to be.

Wednesday 11 December 2013

Troubleshoot Apple's Touch ID fingerprint reader


There’s been a lot of talk about Touch ID troubles in the news lately. Ars Technica’s Christina Bonnington wrote an excellent explainer about the iPhone 5s’s sensor itself, along with some typical issues users might run into over time, while engineer and pundit Dr. Drang wonders if your recorded fingerprint data might decay after a few months of misreads, given that the Touch ID sensor is continually trying to improve the information it has on your fingerprint.

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Apple selling Sharp 4K monitor ahead of Mac Pro launch


Apple is selling a 4K monitor from Sharp that could allay concerns of users looking to buy the upcoming Mac Pro desktop for ultra-high definition content creation.

Monday 9 December 2013

iOS 7 is Apple's fastest growing mobile operating system


According to a chart posted on Apple's developer website, iOS 7 is now installed on 74 percent of all active mobile devices manufactured by the tech giant. iOS 6 still powers 22 percent of iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch models out there, while the remaining 4 percent—likely older hardware that can no longer be upgraded—are on “other” versions of the operating system.

Friday 6 December 2013

Mac buying guide: How to pick the right computer

If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re thinking about buying a new Mac and may be in need of a little guidance. Fortunately, we’ve tested (almost) every standard-configuration Mac model currently in Apple’s lineup. We’re quite familiar with Apple’s Macs, and we’re happy to help you choose the right Mac for you.

Wednesday 4 December 2013

Apple seeks to bar key Samsung executives from licensing negotiations


Apple wants to bar Samsung Electronics executives with knowledge of leaked confidential information from negotiating any mobile device licenses for the South Korean company for the next two years.

Monday 2 December 2013

The new Mac Pro: Not for the faint of wallet


When I first gazed upon the radically redesigned, supercharged Mac Pro at Apple’s WWDC last June, my reaction was immediate: “This is my next computer.” The promise of lightning-fast speed combined with the allure of its futuristic cylindrical design seemed irresistible.

Apple on Black Friday: It's all in the cards


Apple doesn't really do sales. It certainly doesn't try to compete with other electronics retailers in slashing its prices on the day after Thanksgiving. But that's not to say it doesn't get into a little bit of Black Friday mania.

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