Saturday, February 28, 2015

How to quickly find your Mac’s Wi-Fi IP address from the menu bar

By now, perhaps you’ve caught on to the trend that the Alt/Option key (⌥) allows you to do some really nifty things with regard to the menu bar on your Mac. For example, clicking the volume button on the menu bar while holding the ⌥ key lets you switch audio outputs and inputs with ease. […] From iDownloadBlog.com

Logitech Keys to Go Review: The ultimate portable bluetooth keyboard

For those wanting an ultra-portable keyboard to use with your iPhone or iPad, but don't want the bulk and weight of a keyboard case should consider the Logitech Keys to Go.













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The 32nd Annual Eli Hodapp iOS Games Birthday Sale is Underway

Back in 2012, the App Store was a very different and arguably crazier place. Free to play, and all the tricks that go into promoting a free to play game didn't exist yet and really the easiest way to get additional interest in your game after launch was to drop the price. This resulted in From Touch Arcade

VLC, Vesper, and other awesome apps you might have missed

Save up to 77% on some of our favorite bluetooth accessories [Deals]

Cult of Mac Deals has all kinds of gadgets – speakers, headphones, keyboards, and more – that connect to your device with a Bluetooth connection. Check them out today as these are limited time offers. The Bluetooth Shower Speaker The Bluetooth Shower Speaker is a little bit of music freedom for those who like to […] From Cult of Mac

The Week's 10 Hottest Apple News Stories, February 28

iOS 8 How-to: Set up and Use Find My iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Find My iPhone was first released in June 2010 initially for the iPhone. Now, Find My iPhone allows you to track the location of your device, be it an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, in case it gets lost or stolen. This is a great benefit because when you locate your device using Find My […] From 9to5Mac

Today’s apps gone free: Facial Massage, MicroPool, LifeTicker and more


Todays apps gone free: Facial Massage, MicroPool, LifeTicker and more


Todays AGF list includes a health app, a sports game, and a lifestyle app.







From App Advice

Tim Cook: there is no reason why you would have to choose between privacy and security

Apple CEO Tim Cook is on the final leg of his tour of Isreal and Europe and has been speaking to UK publication The Telegraph about a range of things including Apple customers’ privacy and of all things, terrorism. Known for his unusual stance on privacy – one which doesn’t jive with other high profile […] From iDownloadBlog.com

Embark on an epic journey in The Last Warlock, a turn-based strategy RPG coming April 2015


Embark on an epic journey in The Last Warlock, a turn-based strategy RPG coming April 2015


Don't miss the trailer for The Last Warlock, a challenging and lengthy turn-based strategy RPG coming in April. Are you saying gameON or gameOFF?







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The Best Tech Doesn’t Have Wires. Here are Some Great Savings on Bluetooth Accessories [Deals Hub]

The best tech doesn’t need wires. check out some of our favorite bluetooth accessories currently on sale in the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Friday, February 27, 2015

TagExplorer: edit metdadata tags for media directly on your iPhone

If you’ve ever had the desire to edit the metadata tags for the media content on your iPhone, then TagExplorer is a brand new $2.99 jailbreak app that you’ll want to, ahem…explore. It brings metadata editing capability to the iPhone, and allows users to edit the tags for music, podcasts, videos, and more. It even […] From iDownloadBlog.com

'Badland' Update #23 Brings New Co-Op Levels, Achievements, and Missions

The Badland [$3.99] update train keeps rolling along! Update #23 for the hit platformer is out now, and it brings the levels added to the Daydream level pack earlier to the game's co-op mode, so up to four players can go through those levels together. While those levels were free at one point in time, From Touch Arcade

Google Maps update brings quick facts for popular points of interest and more

When looking up an address in version 4.3, users can also see nearby businesses.







From App Advice

Download the best deals on apps and games for a limited time (Feb 27)

We have some great apps for you today that have gone free for a short duration on the App Store, including iOOTP Baseball 2014 Edition, How to Cook Everything and more. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Big improvements are coming to the powerful to-do app Wunderlist in 2015


Big improvements are coming to the powerful to-do app Wunderlist in 2015


Folders, a quick add button, and more will arrive soon on the iPhone and iPad app.







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Original 'Final Fantasy' Receives Minor Bug Fix Update that Hit the Japanese Version Earlier this Month

A few weeks back, our crack Japan-based reporter Shaun Musgrave wrote about a new update for the iOS version of the original Final Fantasy [$8.99]. It was the first update to the game in more than two years. While the game didn't receive true widescreen support, it did get some lovely border art to fill From Touch Arcade

Just in the time for the start of spring training, MLB.com At Bat receives a big update

PopCap Updates 'Plants vs. Zombies 2' and 'Peggle Blast' with New Levels and Characters

EA and PopCap have just put out a couple of updates for their free-to-play offerings on iOS, Plants vs. Zombies 2 [Free] and Peggle Blast [Free]. PvZ2 has a new level pack with Frostbite Caves Part 2. Here, you play more of the icy levels introduced in part 1, with 16 new levels in total From Touch Arcade

The Week in iOS Apps: Vine and YouTube launch apps for kids

How to quickly toggle dark mode using a keyboard shortcut on Mac

Dark mode is one of the more popular features of OS X Yosemite, because it allows you to add a dark tint to both the dock and the menu bar on Mac. The standard way to enable dark mode involves venturing to System Preferences, opening the General section, and clicking on the enable dark mode […] From iDownloadBlog.com

Tim Cook says he can’t live without his Apple Watch


Tim Cook says he cant live without his Apple Watch


In a recent interview, the Apple CEO says the device could someday replace your car keys.







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Baseball Simulator 'MLB Manager 2015' Coming Next Month, 'iOOTP Baseball 2014' Currently Free

The iOOTP series of baseball simulators goes legit in March as the franchise gets its MLB license with MLB Manager 2015, featuring real players along with the actual MLB franchises that they're on. Out of the Park Developments has released the first details and screenshots of the game. They show a similar interface as previous From Touch Arcade

MLB At Bat gets redesigned and plenty of new features

Sometimes a long-standing app just needs a new coat of paint along with some new features, and for users of the MLB AT Bat app, a new update has all of those things waiting for you. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Best new games of the week: Alto’s Adventure and Swap Heroes 2


Best new games of the week: Alto’s Adventure and Swap Heroes 2


Hit the slopes and swap your way to victory with our top games of the week!







From App Advice

A new report says iOS 8.2 could be released to the public as early as Monday

Poll: Should Apple change the iPhone’s form factor in order to accommodate a larger battery?

Christopher Mims of the Wall Street Journal recently called out Apple for making its iPhone handsets so razor thin that the phone’s battery life is compromised. The question for our poll today is “Should Apple change the iPhone’s form factor in order to accommodate a larger battery?” Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 earbuds have leaked, and they look like Apple’s EarPods

Samsung has had a tendency to get blamed for copying in the past, especially when it comes to Apple products. While that doldrum has quieted a bit as of late, it may get fired up again here soon. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Vesper gets an iPad version and iPhone landscape support

Vesper, a popular note-taking app available for the iPhone, has just been updated to broaden its appeal and device support. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Get on Board the 'Downwell' Hype Train!

Japanese developer Moppin is working on a game called Downwell, which is about controlling a little fellow with gun boots, as he fights off enemies, collects that sweet, sweet treasure, spending it at the occasional shops that pop up. Sure, that all sounds neat, but you need to see this game in motion, because it From Touch Arcade

Twirl and whirl your way towards finding the matches in TWIST3D, a challenging match-three puzzle

Looksee reinvents itself with better photo editing and more filter packs


Looksee reinvents itself with better photo editing and more filter packs


Looksee has been reinvented with new filter packs and improved photo editing tools.







From App Advice

MLB At Bat app redesigned, updated with new features for Spring Training

The MLB.com At Bat app for iPhone and iPad gets a big update today in time for Spring Training bringing Spanish language support, new features, and all the details on what content will be available. Most of the app has also been redesigned including all new UI’s for team pages, scoreboards, and the newsreader. Also […] From 9to5Mac

Crystal Baller: Rewind this week’s wildest Apple Watch rumors

We get slammed 24/7 with new Apple rumors. Some are accurate, most are not. To give you a clue about what’s really coming out of Cupertino in the future, we’re busting out our rumor debunker each week to blow up the nonsense. This week the Apple Watch rumors have reached a crescendo as invites to […] From Cult of Mac

Price Drop: The Weekend's Best App Deals, February 27


Well, it's a good day if you're a fan of children's books, because in honor of the great Dr. Seuss, there is an abundance of apps on sale featuring his signature work. Or if you'd rather game or learn or get productive, we've got that on for size for you too. So let's see what we can see, but unlike Dr. Seuss' character, let's not try to read with our eyes shut, shall we?


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Simple automation – power to the people


Simple automation – power to the people


Three new apps from IFTTT - the Do Button, the Do Note and the Do Camera, combine simplicity with power to help users creatively solve problems and enrich their lives.







From App Advice

App Store "Amazing Indie Games" Sale Puts 'Banner Saga', 'Kingdom Rush Origins', and More on Discount

We caught wind of a few sales on some rad games the other day, with a whole batch dropping all at once. Usually, if there's a whole bunch of sales at once, that means that some kind of coordinated promotion or feature is afoot. And so it was, as Apple launched an "Amazing Indie Games" From Touch Arcade

Rumor: iOS 8.2 release is imminent from Apple, iOS 8.3 to follow closely behind

iOS 8.2 could be released to the public as soon as next week, while the release of iOS 8.3 may not be far behind, setting the stage for the launch of the Apple Watch in April, according to a new report.













From AppleInsider - Frontpage News

Review: Sengled’s Pulse system combines LED lights and JBL-powered Bluetooth speakers (Video)

Sengled’s Pulse LED light system is definitely a product I never thought would be a thing. The Pulse series is a system of LED lights with built-in speakers. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s something I never thought would need to exist. That being said, because it was so unique I figured it would be […] From 9to5Mac

Swiss watchmakers unveil their own smartwatches


Swiss watchmakers unveil their own smartwatches


The Swiss, unlike the naysayers, are bullish on smartwatches.







From App Advice

iOS 8.2 rumored to launch next week, iOS 8.3 expected soon after

Right now, Apple has two pre-releases versions of iOS out there in the wild for developers to look into, iOS 8.2 and iOS 8.3. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Ron Johnson, former Apple retail chief, talks about designing first Apple Stores

Ron Johnson is the former Apple retail chief, which means he was there when the original Apple Stores were getting designed and constructed. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Upcoming Pinner for Apple Watch to bring comprehensive bookmark discovery to your wrist

Following Apple’s announcement of the March 9 media event, UK-based developer Sam Oakley, the brains behind the Pinner for Pinboard iOS app, has now shared a preview of his upcoming Apple Watch app. Pinner is a delightful app for managing your Pinboard.in bookmarks. Unlike many other Watch apps that only offer basic functionality of their […] From iDownloadBlog.com

CyClip is an Apple Watch bike handlebar mount arriving April 30th

An upcoming product called CyClip will act as a bicycle handlebar mount for the Apple Watch. Currently in development by a company called Var out of Michigan, the team plans to launch the product shortly after Apple launches the Apple Watch in April. CyClip provides a simple and elegant solution to a simple problem. Just […] From 9to5Mac

Pushbullet is a cross-platform solution for sharing content across iOS, Mac, Android and more

iPhone owners with a Mac, especially those running OS X Yosemite, can appreciate the seamless syncing of data such as text messages, documents and browser tabs between their devices via iCloud. This sharing, however, doesn’t apply if you work in a mixed environment that includes older OS X versions, Android devices, and Windows PCs. To bring a subset of these sharing options to your heterogenous setup, you should check out Pushbullet, a cross-platform syncing solution that allows you to send links, photos and more to your connected devices. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Smartflash goes double-dipping for more damages


Smartflash goes double-dipping for more damages


Fresh off its Tuesday victory against Apple, patent licensor Smartflash LLC is at it again.







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Today’s apps gone free: Cradle of Egypt, NFL Quarterback 15, Alertic and more


Todays apps gone free: Cradle of Egypt, NFL Quarterback 15, Alertic and more


Todays AGF list includes a matching puzzle game, a sports game, and a weather app.







From App Advice

Google Maps update adds Local Guides, detailed POI/venue info and more

The Internet giant Google on Friday issued a refresh to its native mapping application for the iPhone and iPad, adding Local Guides, a global community of the top reviewers on Google. Local Guides now appear in the Google Maps 4.3 edition for the iPhone and iPad. You can also add transit directions to your calendar […] From iDownloadBlog.com

'Mutant Football League' Trying to Make Hyper-Violent Football Happen Once More

Remember Mutant League Football, the violent football game published by EA, using the fantasy setting to boast action that's only slightly more over-the-top than what real football has? I mean, people aren't exploding into bits in the NFL, but knees aren't safe, and the brain trauma is immense. Well, Mutant Football League (the last two From Touch Arcade

Google Maps updated with upcoming events for some venues, quick facts and more

Google Maps has been broadening its scope for quite some time now, no longer just working as a tool to get users from Point A to Point B. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

The best iTunes Store discoveries for Feb. 27, 2015


The best iTunes Store discoveries for Feb. 27, 2015


Our list this week features a new creative design app for iPad, the final installment in an epic film series, and much more.







From App Advice

This March, join Division Z to take down zombies with a tactical tower defense


This March, join Division Z to take down zombies with a tactical tower defense


Prepare for the cartoon-style conflict that will pit you against another onslaught of zombies.







From App Advice

Apple Watch Edition gets even more ad space in latest Vogue Paris

The Apple Watch is right around the corner, and leading up to the announcement there’s plenty of marketing making its way across the world in a variety of mediums. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Apple Watch will start your car one day, Tim Cook says

The FCC's net neutrality ruling: 5 things you need to know

The FCC voted in favor of net neutrality on Thursday, but what does it all mean? From Macworld

Swiss watchmakers announce first smartwatches ahead of Apple Watch launch

With the debut of the Apple Watch, everyone knew it was going to happen sooner, rather than later: the Swiss would enter the smartwatch market. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Tim Cook says Apple Watch will replace electronic car keys, confirms Apple Store revamp

Apple is already attempting to eliminate the need for consumers to carry a wallet and may soon extend its assault to the second pat of the venerable three-pat technique, as Apple chief executive Tim Cook said this week that the company designed its forthcoming Apple Watch to replace electronic car keys and fobs.













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VLC returns to iOS with iPhone 6, 6 Plus support, new features and plenty of improvements

The VLC app has had a troubled history on iOS, not only with releases in general, but with also being pulled from the App Store entirely. Continue reading From iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog

Samsung is even copying Apple EarPods for the Galaxy S6

The earbuds that will ship alongside the Galaxy S6 after it’s announced on March 1 have been leaked to the world, and once again, it looks like Samsung isn’t shy when it comes to copying Apple’s designs. While Apple didn’t necessarily invent the earbud, it has made them popular by shipping them with each iOS […] From iDownloadBlog.com

Apple's March 9 'Spring Forward' event steals thunder from rivals at Mobile World Congress

Whether intentionally timed or just a matter of coincidence, Apple's just-announced March 9 event is likely to overshadow the Mobile World Congress mega-conference in Barcelona, which will take place the preceding week.













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