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Apps, iOS, Mac, Software »

[5 Dec 2012 | One Comment | 1,103 views]

With the release of Pages 1.7, Keynote 1.7 and Numbers 1.7 — iWork for iOS v1.7 by any other name — Apple is getting closer to offering feature parity with the Mac version. That said, given the dearth of meaningful …

Apple luv, iOS, Mac »

[25 Nov 2012 | 5 Comments | 968 views]

At the beginning of October, the Fairer Platform noted that more than 300 printers were compatible with Apple wireless AirPrint technology. Now, less than two months later, iPad Insight reports the total has increased by about one third to more …

Apps, iOS, Mac, Software »

[8 Nov 2012 | No Comment | 804 views]

In Twitter’s new normal, third-party app (the heart and soul of the platform) aren’t free and Tweetbot, which finally arrived on the Mac in October, is no exception. However, long-time fairer platform IM client favorite, Adium, freely soldiers on and …

Apps, iOS »

[6 Nov 2012 | No Comment | 522 views]

Still the most popular app on the iPhone? Haven’t heard that claim in a while. Nevertheless, Facebook for iOS isn’t sitting still and the latest release features improved navigation, tweaked messaging functionality and, yeah, gifts.
Facebook is what you use it …

Apps, iOS »

[4 Nov 2012 | One Comment | 606 views]

One of the most annoying issues with the Apple Podcasts app was the re-appearance of previously played podcast episodes. For example, 500-plus episodes of Mac OS Ken would show up unplayed every morning in Podcasts no matter how many times …

Apps, iOS, Mac »

[2 Nov 2012 | One Comment | 3,629 views]

Will the just released iOS 6.0.1 fix the nagging wi-fi connection problem for iPhone 5 users? At the very least, this hotly awaited update of Apple’s mobile operating system does include a bullet point covering the issue. What else is …

iOS, Music, movies, TV »

[30 Oct 2012 | 3 Comments | 1,202 views]

For whatever reason, the new features in Pandora 4 seem to be exclusive to iPhone and iPod touch even though this is a universal app. Perhaps the goodness will come to Apple’s growing family of tablets, but in the meantime …

Books, iOS, Mac, Software »

[24 Oct 2012 | 2 Comments | 1,331 views]

With the introduction of the fourth generation iPad and iPad mini, Apple’s mobile content consumption vision has been updated. Naturally, creation has gotten a complete makeover, as well, with a full slate of new Macs and the release of iBooks …

Deals, Games, iOS »

[17 Oct 2012 | One Comment | 606 views]

Kickstarter works! Stainless Games solicited the Kickstarter crowd for funding to bring Carmageddon to the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad — they got the money needed and are now delivering the goods. Moreover, as a thank you to investors and, …

Deals, iOS, Mac »

[13 Oct 2012 | 3 Comments | 1,288 views]

Are you using an “inexpensive” (a.k.a. cheap) D-Link, Netgear or Linksys wi-fi router/hub or backup solution? Apple’s Airport Extreme, Airport Express and Time Capsule cost more, but provide superior quality, reliability and integration with all of your Mac, iPhone, iPod …