Apple is planning to release a software update that would improve fingerprint recognition in the iPhone 5s Touch ID, according to AppleInsider. The update could fix the reported “fade” issue, which seemingly makes fingerprint recognition more spotty after months of using the Touch ID. A source said that Apple is […] Read the original post…
Mac: Ogio Commuter
While portables are getting smaller and smaller, bigger bags seem to be the trend lately. Take Ogio’s new Commuter ($100). The water resistant backpack is almost 20” tall, with 1,350 cubic inches of space inside. … Read the original post by Nick Guy
Mac: Ogio Commuter
While portables are getting smaller and smaller, bigger bags seem to be the trend lately. Take Ogio’s new Commuter ($100). The water resistant backpack is almost 20” tall, with 1,350 cubic inches of space inside. … Read the original post by Nick Guy
News: Apps: Another Case Solved, Instapaper 5.1.5, Slack 1.33 + Yahoo News Digest 1.1
Chillingo’s Another Case Solved is a new game similar to the company’s popular Puzzle Craft. There is a detective story built into Another Case Solved, but it doesn’t have any effect on the actual gameplay, which involves matching icons by swiping to create lines in any direction. Progressing through the […] Read the original post…
News: Apple details A7, Touch ID security in document
An updated Apple security document on the company’s “iPhone in Business” site provides more information on security details regarding the iPhone’s Touch ID feature and A7 chip. The document describes the A7 chip’s Secure Enclave coprocessor, which uses encrypted memory and a hardware random number generator to securely store user […] Read the original post…
News: Apple TV poll ends, iWatch poll begins
Our latest poll, What would you most like to see in a new Apple TV set-top box?, has now closed. With reports that a next-generation Apple TV could be adding game support, we wanted to know what our readers would most like to see in the next Apple set-top box. […] Read the original post…
News: Apple releases iTunes 11.1.5
Apple has released iTunes 11.1.5. The update “fixes a problem that may cause iTunes to quit unexpectedly when a device is connected.” Compatibility with iBooks for Mac on OS X Mavericks is also improved in the update, which is available in the Mac App Store and on the iTunes website. … […] Read the original…
Mac: Skoog Music Skoog
The ability to make music just isn’t there for some people — while some may simply lack musical talent, other would-be musicians are unable to participate due to disabilities. Skoog Music’s Skoog ($799) immediately caught our eye with its funky design, but it’s what the squishy cube does that’s really […] Read the original post…
Review: Lepow Moonstone 9000mAh Power Bank
Moonstone 9000 has the same 3.2” by 3.2” footprint as the 6000mAh version, but it’s almost twice as thick at 1.4”. Unlike the various colors offered for the smaller packs, this one only comes in one color, sapphire blue. It comes packed with a felt carrying case, as well as […] Read the original post…
News: Apple appeals e-book antitrust ruling
As expected, Apple has filed an appeal disputing a July ruling that the company conspired to raise e-book prices. Apple told a federal appeals court the ruling “is a radical departure” from modern antitrust law, and warned it would “chill competition and harm consumers,” the Associated Press reports. The company […] Read the original post…
First Look: Mophie Space Pack for iPhone 5/5s
First presented at the 2014 CES, Mophie’s Space Pack ($150-$180) is a step beyond its traditional battery cases. Yes, the hard plastic slider, available in black or white, packs a 1700mAh battery, just like Juice Pack Air. In fact, it looks similar in many ways to that case, including the […] Read the original post…
News: Apple releases iBeacon specification
Apple has released an iBeacon specification through its MFi program, as noted by Beekn. If manufacturers meet certain established criteria, they will be able to brand their devices with the iBeacon name. In addition to bearing the name, official iBeacons will broadcast Bluetooth LE to Apple’s standards. Applying to the […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Brian Cox’s Wonders of Life, Disney Movies Everywhere, MLB.com At Bat 7.0 + NCAA Sports 2.0
Brian Cox’s Wonders of Life ($6) from HarperCollins lets users explore nature through 3D creatures and habits, video, and high-res images. More than two hours of video let users view creatures in HD, and more than 1,000 high-res images include commentary. It’s an extremely impressive app — a collection of […] Read the original post…
News: TV4 Play added to Apple TV in Sweden
Apple has added a new TV4 Play channel to Apple TV in Sweden. Swedish network TV4 announced the addition to Apple TV, along with pricing tiers and features. For free, users can can watch some live broadcasts, and shows for 7 days after broadcast. A premium tier adds some live […] Read the original post…
Mac: Apple OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Update
We don’t usually go out of our way to mention point-updates to Apple’s Mac operating system. Usually, there are few revolutionary new features to be concerned with; we figure most people will update whenever they get around to it, and be just fine until then. OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 (Free) […] Read the original post…