Archives for September 2012

September, 29th September 2012

• How to Secure Your iOS Device with a Longer Passcode

  Hopefully, you understand the importance of locking your iPhone with a four-digit or longer alpha-numeric passcode. If, like me, you…

• MacOS KenDensed: iPhone 5’s First Week & that Maps Thing

  Apple has already sold a lot of iPhone 5s, just not as many as analysts wanted. Not everyone is paying…

September, 28th September 2012

• Voxer: What iMessage Should Be

  iMessage is nice, but did you ever wish there was more than just text and pix? In this installment of…

• iPhone 5 In Depth: A little Bit Longer & a Lot Stronger

  Apple released the iPhone 5 a week ago with a bigger screen, faster processor, and new Lightning charging and sync connector,…

• The Woz Files for Aussie Visa, Wants to Live in New Zealand

  Steve Wozniak is keen to live in New Zealand, so much so, the Apple cofounder is applying for Australian citizenship…

• iOS 6: iPhone 4 & 4S Users Report Excessive Battery Drain

  Many iPhone4S and iPhone 4 users are reporting widely varying amounts of battery drain since upgrading to iOS 6. Here…

• iPhone 5: Are You a Bottom Grabber or Head Puller?

  Apple’s decision to move the headphone jack on the iPhone 5 to the bottom has customers talking. It turns out,…

• Samsung’s Remand Demand Lands Court Command

  Samsung won a victory in its ongoing battle with Apple over patent infringement in the U.S. An appeals court granted…

• Apple Updates App Store to Feature Third Party Map Apps

  Following Apple CEO Tim Cook’s letter addressing customer concerns over the company’s Maps app, Apple has updated its App Store…

• Apple’s Pandora-Like Music Service Stalled Over Streaming Fees

  Apple's rumored streaming music service, similar to one currently offered by companies such as Pandora, has hit a snag. Negotiations…

• Colorize Your Photos With Color Splash For iPhone

  Color Splash for iPhone allows you to colorize your images, your way. You will be able to highlight important elements…

• Apple Hit with Patent Infringement Suit over Numbers App

  Data Engine Technologies slapped Apple with a lawsuit over claims that the Numbers spreadsheet app infringes on a patent it…

• Ted Landau Discusses iPhone 5, iOS 6 on MacNotables

  TMO columnist and popular author Ted Landau joined Chuck Joiner on the MacNotables podcast to talk about Apple's brand new…

• Reader Reaction: iOS 6 Maps

  The new Maps app in iOS 6 is fine for many, but some users are less than thrilled with its…

• Tim Cook: Apple Will Strive to Make Maps App World-Class

  Apple CEO Tim Cook published an open letter Friday addressing customer concerns over the company's new Maps app, released as…

• iOS 6: Replying to Calls with Messages

  Sometimes we can't answer our phones because we're in a meeting. Sometimes we can't answer our phones because we're battling…

September, 27th September 2012

• Did Google’s Motorola Fake an Ad Critical of Apple’s Maps? Nope

  A claim that Google's Motorola Mobility faked an advertisement comparing Google Maps to Apple's new Maps App hit the web…

• World Clock for iPad is World-Class

  There are a dozen or so reasonable World Clocks for the iPad, including Apple’s new one in iOS 6. But…

• Google & Asustek Reportedly Planning $99 Tablet for Xmas

  In an effort to plumb the depths of you-get-what-you-pay-for, Google and Asustek are reportedly working on developing a US$99 tablet…

• How My Body Works App Is a Great Educational Tool

  DeAgostini has created an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch 3D app that helps kids learn all the aspects of just how…

• New Analysis Shows iPhone 5 A6 Clocked 30% Higher at 1.3 GHz

  A new evaluation of the iPhone 5's A6 processor shows that the chip is clocked at 1.3 GHz, up from…

• Phiaton PS 20 NC Earphones Are Quite Impressive

  If you're looking for a replacement for your earbuds or Apple EarPods, the Phiaton NC 20 NC noise canceling earphones…

• Survey: iOS 6 User Satisfaction is Down for First Time

  User satisfaction of iOS 6 is down slightly from that of iOS 5, according to a poll of nearly 16,000…

• Reader Discussion: iPhone 5 Sales Numbers

  Apple sold through all of its iPhone 5 inventory and is working to catch up with customer demand. Today TMO readers…

• iPhone 5 Battery Life Reduced Due to LTE Signal Strength

  Apple's new iPhone 5 is significantly faster, lighter, and thinner than its iPhone 4S predecessor. Still, Apple claims that advancements…

• Street View Coming to Google’s iOS Maps Web App

  Google's Web-based Maps app for the iPhone will come even closer to its now gone native iOS app counterpart when…

• Amazon: Dismiss Apple’s “App Store” False Advertising Claim

  Amazon on Wednesday asked a federal court to dimsiss Apple's false advertising claim against the company for its use of…

• Angry Bird’s Pigs Break Out with their Own iOS Game

  Rovio announced the immediate availability of Bad Piggies for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on Thursday. The new game…

September, 26th September 2012

• Apple vs. Samsung - This Time It’s Jury Conduct & Frivolous Suits

  In case you thought the Apple vs. Samsung trial was over, last week Samsung asked for a new trial based…

• Apple & Google Maps Parted Ways Over Features, Voice, Control

  Apple's decision to drop Google Maps in iOS 6 has been met with derision and criticism from many quarters, but…

• John Martellaro on the iPhone 5: Tech Night Owl

  John Martellaro had a tech chat with Gene Steinberg of the Tech Night Owl LIVE on Saturday night, September 22…

• Sources Claim Apple is Seeking Carbon Fiber for Future Products

  Supply chain sources suggest that Apple is seeking a supplier of carbon fiber for future products. Leaks, patent filings, and…

• Barnes & Noble Nook HD Tablets Take on Amazon Kindle Fire, iPad

  Barnes & Noble announced two new tablets Tuesday. The 7-inch Nook HD and 9-inch Nook HD+ feature all new designs,…

• Apple Events: Popcorn & Circuses

  Apple is so big that the company provides endless opportunities for observation and discussion. The problem is, readers don't have…

• The Trouble with iOS 6’s Passbook App

  Passbook is a promising new app in iOS 6. Still, Apple could have done a much better job of guiding…

• Apple Dumped Google Maps Before Contract Ended

  Apple's decision to drop Google's maps in favor of its own solution came with a year left on their contract,…

• Reader Discussion: Apple’s Move from Exotic to Reliable

  Apple's products have historically had an air of exclusivity and the exotic around them, but maybe the the company is…

• Apple: Leave Galaxy Tab 10.1 Injunction in Place

  Apple filed an opposition on Tuesday to Samsung's motion to lift the U.S. ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet sales.…

• How to Set Up Gmail on iOS Using Exchange ActiveSync

  Using the built-in set up for Gmail in iOS configures access to the service via IMAP, but there is an…

• Smile Brings PDFpen to the iPhone

  Smile Software announced the immediate availability of PDFpen for the iPhone on Wednesday. The iPhone-specific version of the PDF editing…

• iOS 6: Seeing a List of Your Email Drafts

  We all write emails on our iOS devices, so of course we need to be able to save drafts and…

September, 25th September 2012

• New Samsung Prior Art Claim Jeopardizes Apple’s German Ban

  Samsung has added new prior art to its case against Apple in a German court that may threaten the preliminary…

• 11,400 Apple Products Stolen This Year in NYC, Up 40%

  Apple can add another blip to its collection of statistics: some 11,400 Apple products have been stolen so far this…

• Apple Built Separate Maps App for China

  Apple built a separate Maps app for China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said that mapping restrictions…

• OWC Aura Pro SSD for Retina MBP: Maximum Speed, Great Upgrade

  The Other World Computing Aura Pro SSD for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display is a large, ultra-fast, and competitively…

• Barnes & Noble Announces Cloud Video Service for Nook

  Barnes & Noble announced on Tuesday Nook Video, a cloud-based video service for the company's line of Nook tablets. The…

• Success and Criticism of iPhones and Movies

  This article is ultimately about the iPhone 5, the people who initially found it "disappointing" or "boring," and the people…

• iOS 6 Review: New Features & Rough Edges

  On September 19, 2012, Apple released iOS 6 with a customary wealth of new features. It’s a good upgrade, and…

• Apple’s Schiller: iPhone 5 Scratching and Scuffing is “Normal”

  The easy scratching and scuffing of new iPhone 5s is “normal,” according to an email purportedly sent by Apple’s Senior…

• VirnetX, Apple Patent Trial Set for Oct 31

  The patent infringement lawsuit VirnetX filed against Apple over secure network communication is moving forward and is scheduled for trial…