Users are reporting inconsistent readings from the Compass app, as well as inaccurate controls in gaming apps. The possible source of both problems: the phone’s built-in accelerometer. (news.cnet.com) Read the original post by Macworld Staff
Month: October 2013
Apple Releases OS X 10.8.5 Supplemental Update With Several Bug Fixes
Following an employee test period earlier this week, Apple today released a Supplemental Update to OS X 10.8.5, fixing an issue with the FaceTime HD camera on 2013 MacBook Airs, a bug that caused external drives to be ejected after a computer goes to sleep, an HMDI audio issue, and […] Read the original post…
Open Data: A Strategy For Innovation
Philadelphia’s chief data officer came to Interop to tout the benefits of a data sharing and collaboration to drive business value. Read the original post by Marcia Savage
Tests reveal iPhone 5s motion sensors are miscalibrated
The motion sensors included in the iPhone 5s are significantly miscalibrated, and report erroneous motion related data to apps through the new M7 motion coprocessor. It’s not clear if this is a software issue, or a problem with the accelerometer, compass and gyroscope specifically. Continue reading → Read the original post by Jason
Cue personal assistant is Apple’s latest acquisition
Just when you thought it was safe to stop talking about Apple acquisitions! As reported by AppleInsider and TechCrunch, Cupertino has snapped up another company: the folks behind personal assistant app Cue. Cue, which began its life as a startup called Greplin, was a service (with an attendant iOS app) that […] Read the original…
Apple allegedly buys personal assistant app Cue for $40M
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Refurbished Logitech Keyboard Cover for iPad for $30 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, DealFisher offers the refurbished Logitech Ultrathin Bluetooth Keyboard Cover for 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-Generation Apple iPad in Black, Red, or White for $29.99 with free shipping. That’s $6 under our August mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current price low […] Read the original post…
Quirky refurbishment “slides” seaside townhouse facade onto the ground
It’s not unusual to see a project that straddles the worlds of art and architecture, but this piece by Alex Chinneck, wonderfully titled From the knees of my nose to the belly of my toes , is surely a stand-out. Read the original post by Gizmag
iPhone reviews LIVE podcast! Come join us!
Rene, Ally, and Peter are reviewing the new iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s Live! Come join us!! 1pm PT, 4pm ET. Be here! Read the original post by Rene Ritchie
Apple Acquires Personal Assistant App Cue
Apple has acquired Cue, a personal assistant app that was designed to aggregate information from email, contacts, and calendars into a daily snapshot, reports AppleInsider. MacRumors heard similar rumors about the potential acquisition several weeks ago, but we were unable to verify the claim. The deal has reportedly netted Cue […] Read the original post…
How to delete individual iMessages in Messages for Mac
If you use your Mac for iMessage, you probably already know you can delete iMessage threads but what about deleting single iMessages on the Mac? We’ve already covered deleting individual messages in iOS 7 so here’s how to delete them in the Messages for Mac app: Launch the Messages app on your […] Read the…
Refurb MacBook Air 2013 Haswell Laptops from $849 + free shipping
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished MacBook Air Intel Haswell Core i5 1.3GHz 11.6″ Laptop (pictured), model no. MD711LL/A, for $849 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $100 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. It features an […] Read the original post…
NASCAR: Redline Now Available for iOS Devices
Racing game developer Eutechnyx has launched the first officially licensed NASCAR game for iOS devices. The racing title features 43 drivers, teams, sponsors, and tracks from the 2013 season. Eutechnyx describes the game as a “sim-meets-action strategy racer” where players must decide “when to push, when to pit, […] Read the original post by Anders…
When 10 seconds don’t do — Snapchat now lets photos stay for a day
Snapchat is giving photos and videos captured with its app some longevity. Read the original post by Zach Miners, IDG News Service
PayPal Mobile Credit Card Reader for $2 profit after rebate + free shipping
TigerDirect offers the PayPal Here Mobile Credit Card Reader, model no. 4021, for a $2 profit with free shipping via the directions below. That’s tied with our mention from last week as the best deal we’ve seen for this reader. (PayPal direct offers it for free.) It’s compatible with the […] Read the original post…