Saturday, January 31, 2015

Evolve: Hunters Quest is your key to unlocking perks in 2K’s upcoming Evolve shooter

The Apple Watch may just turn Apple retail stores into jewelry shops


The Apple Watch may just turn Apple retail stores into jewelry shops


A new bit of information has emerged regarding the expected jewelry-style treatment of the Apple Watch's high-end model in Apple stores.







From App Advice

TUAW ceasing publication on February 3, 2015

We're probably the last tech site to report on our own demise, but we ask your forgiveness -- it's been a rough couple of days. Yes, TUAW will be ceasing publication this week. Expect to see our last posts sometime on Tuesday, February 3. You'll pro... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

BitTorrent Sync gives you the flexibility to sync anything

Several months ago I started replacing Dropbox with BitTorrent Sync ("BTS" for short) for my file-syncing needs, and I couldn't be happier with the results. One study showed BTS was up to 16 times faster than syncing to the cloud. Let me walk you th... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Hocus Focus hides inactive apps automatically

There are two kinds of people in the world: people who like a nice, clean virtual workspace, and John Siracusa. If you're closer to the former than the latter, check out Hocus Focus - a Mac menu bar app which automatically hides inactive apps. At fi... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

This Weekend in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates

Here are some of the best free apps, app updates and new apps that have landed in the App Store recently. All app prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can. Apps Now Free Axe in Face [iPhone; No... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

The Week in Review: news and features you don't want to miss

Last week was a busy one with your favorite TUAW writers posting some excellent How-To guides, commentary and other informative news articles. Here's a quick roundup of our recent feature worthy posts you may have missed: News Apple R&D spending ... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Zombie apps are taking over the App Store

If you’re still thinking of trying to make your fortune on the App Store, it’s time to think again. While App Store developers made more than Hollywood studios did in combined box office revenue in 2014, a new report suggests it will be almost impossible for new developers to break into the App Store in […] From Cult of Mac

A roundup of recent hardware reviews on TUAW

Last week, we reviewed a variety of hardware and accessories that'll complement your favorite iOS or OS X devices. Here's a quick roundup of recent hardware reviews that you may have missed: PicoPro: A laser projector about the size of an iPhone 6... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Why the Apple Watch’s first apps might disappoint you

When the first iPhone came out in 2007, third-party apps were limited affairs: glorified web apps without a lot of access to the iPhone’s more advanced functionality. According to a new blog post from Eleks Labs, a developer working on an Apple Wacth Tesla app, the same could be true of third-party Apple Watch apps […] From Cult of Mac

Saurik responds to Comex’s decision to work on Cydia Substrate replacement; reveals plans to release new features for Cydia

As expected, Jay Freeman a.k.a saurik, the founder of Cydia, has responded to comex’s decision to work on a substitute for the Cydia Substrate for iMods, an upcoming alternative to Cydia. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Ending soon: Save 87% on Wi-Fi optimizer, data recovery, 10 Mac Apps for $10 [Deals]

There are some pretty hot savings on some spectacular products that are ending very soon at Cult of Mac Deals. Don’t miss out on getting yourself the NetSpot Pro Wi-Fi Optimizer, Stellar Phoenix Mac Data Recovery, the 10-For-$10 Mac App Bundle, plus much more at savings of up to 87% off the regular price. NetSpot […] From Cult of Mac

All the best app reviews last week on TUAW

Last week was a busy one for apps in the iOS App Store, giving your favorite TUAW writers a chance to post some great reviews of the apps that grace their home screens. Here's a quick roundup of our recent reviews -- and a few app roundups -- you may... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Today’s apps gone free: Kingdom Rush Frontiers, Smart PDF Scanner, Gridplay and more

And a final bonus Caturday: Graham's MacBook Air

Every once in a while there is a Caturday submission that has such a cute cat and great back story that it just calls out for more than one photo. This kitten is Graham, and owner Rob Waag tells the story: Graham is a seven month old kitten that wa... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

The Week in iPad Cases: Backpacks from Spigen and iSkin, an OtterBox screen protector, and more

Caturday: Jake's keeping your backups safe and warm

Want to keep your backups safe, secure and warm? Then hire Jake, this beautiful black cat belonging to TUAW reader Mike Hoffman, to sit atop your Time Capsule. We're sure that he's probably not even sure of his guardian role; Jake probably just like... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Mobile recap: Apple Watch in April; Outlook here now; Google Now gets apps

Ever since we first saw the Apple Watch in September, we’ve been waiting for an actual availability date. Now we at least have a month: Tim Cook said the Apple Watch will be shipping “right on schedule” in April. Cook made his comment right after Apple […]

Mobile recap: Apple Watch in April; Outlook here now; Google Now gets apps originally published by Gigaom, © copyright 2015.


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From Apple

Improve your game of Go (or just keep playing) with this collection of apps

Apple's missing out on X: Where X is whatever isn't shipping yet

Speedr 2, iou, LoneAlarm, and more apps to check out this weekend

We recently held a poll to discover the types of apps our readers would like to know more about. From the poll, we discovered that you guys would like us to spotlight more utility and productivity apps. So, this week’s list includes some of the usual content, plus a handful of utility apps that we […] From iDownloadBlog.com

Sky Gamblers and Battle Supremacy dev challenges you to survive in Radiation Island


Sky Gamblers and Battle Supremacy dev challenges you to survive in Radiation Island


In Radiation Island, youre stuck in an alternate reality where you must strive for your survival.







From App Advice

Amazon Echo now lets you control Spotify, Pandora and iTunes using your voice


Amazon Echo now lets you control Spotify, Pandora and iTunes using your voice


Amazon Echo now offers voice control support for two of todays most popular streaming services and Apples media player app.







From App Advice

Friday, January 30, 2015

Official graphic novel app of upcoming Midnight Star sci-fi shooter out now on iOS


Official graphic novel app of upcoming Midnight Star sci-fi shooter out now on iOS


Midnight Rises is a graphic novel app that introduces the world of Midnight Star.







From App Advice

See the making of the stunning mural celebrating Apple’s newly opened store in China


See the making of the stunning mural celebrating Apple’s newly opened store in China


The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the magnificent mural for Apple's new Jiefangbei store came to be.







From App Advice

First look: Fitbit Charge HR fitness band with real-time heart rate sensor

Fitbit's new Charge HR fitness band puts an emphasis on wearability with a slim and light form factor, but maintains a wealth of health tracking features including a real-time heart rate sensor and onboard display.













From AppleInsider - Frontpage News

You’re in for a wild ride in the Telltale-like official iOS game of ‘Sons of Anarchy’


You’re in for a wild ride in the Telltale-like official iOS game of ‘Sons of Anarchy’


Sons of Anarchy introduces an original story rather than merely following the plot line of the show.







From App Advice

The Week's 10 Hottest Apple News Stories, January 30

How to Stream the Super Bowl to Your iPhone or iPad, and Play the Best iOS Football Games

It's Super Bowl time! It's your last chance to watch real football for the next seven months. As such, we have compiled a number of football games for you to check out on iOS, and have helpfully found ways for you to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday on your iOS device. There are plenty From Touch Arcade

The TouchArcade Show - 191 - Majora's Conspiracy Theory

Since we missed last week, we're making up for it this week with an extra long episode of The TouchArcade Show. Jared and I start the show by talking about all the ridiculousness that's happened in the world of the 3DS since we last recorded, then move on to the hottest games and news of From Touch Arcade

Best new games of the week: The Lego Movie Video Game and Yak Dash


Best new games of the week: The Lego Movie Video Game and Yak Dash


Everything is awesome when you have Legos and yaks, both of which can be found in our top game picks this week!







From App Advice

This week in accessories: ClamCase Pro for the iPad Air 2 and more


This week in accessories: ClamCase Pro for the iPad Air 2 and more


Today, were highlighting two new accessories for the iPhone 6, a high-quality Bluetooth speaker, and more.







From App Advice

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Lamp and Vamp'

The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it doesn't necessarily mean our Game of the Week pick is the highest scoring game From Touch Arcade

Saurik posts response to Comex’s Cydia Substrate replacement, comments on new features coming to Cydia

As expected, Jay “saurik” Freeman has posted a lengthy response to Comex’s Cydia Substrate replacement strategy. In the post, which appears on his personal blog, he outlines some of the history he’s had with Comex, why open source isn’t always best, and drops hints on several new upcoming Cydia features.... Read the rest of this […] From iDownloadBlog.com

Here's how to stream the Super Bowl on your Apple devices

This Sunday is Super Bowl XLIX featuring the Seahawks, the Patriots, and, hopefully, properly inflated balls. You can watch the big game on your TV if you can pick up a signal, but what about if you've cut the cord to cable or don't have a solid digi... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Best iPhone and iPad Games of the Week: 1/30/15 - 'Particle Mace' and 'Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered'

This week's top rated published game reviews represent a great spread of iOS gaming. On one hand we have the perfect iOS one-handed portrait mode game you can play on the toilet or while riding the subway... And on the other we have a great port of a fantastic "full" game experience. You can't go From Touch Arcade

The 'Puzzle and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition' Commercial Confirms It's Still Just the Oddest Phenomenon

We find ourselves kind of fascinated by Puzzle and Dragons [Free] and its 3DS exploits. I mean, the game is a huge deal in Japan, and it's kind of surreal seeing that the franchise is so big that it's able to cross over with the Mario franchise. This TV commercial for the upcoming 3DS Puzzle From Touch Arcade

Google announces 40 new third-party integrations for Siri competitor Google Now

Search giant Google on Friday revealed that it will allow select Android apps to integrate with Google Now --?the company's answer to Apple's Siri digital assistant -- allowing users of services like AirBnB, Pandora, and Lyft to pull that data into Now.













From AppleInsider - Frontpage News

The Long-Awaited 'Midnight Star' Releases Worldwide on February 5th

Been waiting for Midnight Star, the upcoming first-person shooter from Industrial Toys, founded by Bungie co-founder Alex Seropian? Well, good news: it releases worldwide next Thursday, February 5th. The game has been kicking around in soft launch since last summer back in the World Cup times, remember when we all cared about soccer for a From Touch Arcade

Vine has released a special version of the app specifically for kids

Vine is a wonderful world of content -- adorable pets, occasionally brilliant sketch comedy, the odd heartfelt message of hope -- but it isn't one you'd want your children using unsupervised. Vine apparently agreed, and today launched Vine for Kids, ... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

'And Yet It Moves' Arrives on iOS from DeNA, Without the 'And'

Continuing their string of premium releases on mobile that are adaptations of indie PC games, DeNA has just released And Yet It Moves on iOS as Yet It Moves [$2.99]. Broken Rules' physics-based puzzle-platformer has you constantly rotating a world in order to help navigate it, watching as objects and obstacles move around, while also From Touch Arcade

Plow through endless hordes of monsters in Combo Queen, a challenging endless hack-n-slash game

Review: SMS Audio’s BioSport Earbuds should be music to your ears with built-in heart rate tracking

Apple reportedly asking some developers to have Watch apps ready to go by February

If catching the Apple Watch out in the real world isn’t enough, perhaps a sign that developers are being cued up to have their apps ready for a quick turn-around is. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Twitter's Vine Kids app is amusing for grownups too

Folderol: An amazingly useful OS X utility by one of TUAW's finest

While we're busy closing down shop here at TUAW, I thought that I'd write one final app review. It's fitting that it's an app by Aunt TUAW herself, Erica Sadun. Folderol (US$2.99) is a surprisingly useful and fun utility that does one thing very well... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Protect Farmer Dude’s garden in A Hare In My Yard, a frantic strategy arcade game coming next month


Protect Farmer Dude’s garden in A Hare In My Yard, a frantic strategy arcade game coming next month


Don't miss the trailer for A Hare In My Yard, a strategic arcade game filled with awesome pixel art. Are you saying gameON or gameOFF?







From App Advice

The unique puzzle platformer Yet It Moves arrives for the iPhone and iPad


The unique puzzle platformer Yet It Moves arrives for the iPhone and iPad


Gamers are tasked with running, jumping, and rotating worlds to solve intricate puzzles.







From App Advice

Apple's new Chongqing store shown off in photos ahead of Saturday opening

Local media have been given access to Apple's new retail outlet in Chongqing, Southwest China, a day before its official opening and photos of the new store depict an expansive underground space not unlike the company's flagship location on Fifth Avenue.













From AppleInsider - Frontpage News

Pressur is a simple barometer app

The iPhone 6, 6 plus and the iPad Air 2 added a barometer sensor. Obstensibly it is supposed to help the device better track your steps for the health app by knowing when you've gone up and down stairs. But there is no reason it can't also be used fo... From TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 RSS Feed

Apple Won't Approve the 'Gunslugs 2' Daily Challenge Update Because of a "Violent" Screenshot They Already Approved

Orangepixel swiftly added in a daily challenge mode to Gunslugs 2 [$2.99] on other platforms, where he could update the games after only a short while. Well, there's just one problem: the iOS version hasn't gotten updated yet. And it's because the app update has been rejected by Apple. Why? Because of a screenshot that From Touch Arcade

Win a copy of Rage and experience a cinematic game like no other

'Space Marshals' Gets First Sale Ahead of Upcoming Update

Did you catch wind of the Space Marshals [$2.99] Chapter 2 update coming soon, and realize that you haven't yet checked the game out? Well, good news for you, as the game has just gone on its first sale, dropping down to $2.99 from its original $4.99 price. The second episode of the game will From Touch Arcade

The Apple Watch is being spotted out in the wild ahead of its April launch

As it stands right now, the Apple Watch doesn’t have an exact launch date just yet, but Tim Cook has confirmed it’s on schedule to begin shipping in April. So that’s a start. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

‘Vine Kids’ launched with a focus on kid-friendly videos and animated characters

Vine propelled six-second videos into the limelight, and made sure plenty of competitors made their own video-focused alternatives. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog