Apple today announced that the App Store has reached another milestone, passing 40 billion downloads since its launch in 2008. The pace of downloads continues to accelerate, with nearly half of those downloads coming in 2012. Apple now has 500 million user accounts for the App Store, and set a record with over two billion [...]
Kensington will formally unveil its new Proximo product this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but the company shared a $60 Proximo Starter Kit with Macworld early. I’ve spent a few days with the device, which is meant to help you monitor the whereabouts of your iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, along with [...]
That headline is more literal than you might think: The recently released iPhone app For the Win was project managed and user interface-designed by one Bradley Cummings, perhaps better known as the iOS editor on the popular site BoardGameGeek.com. Cummings has been covering iPhone games over there for a while now, and with For the [...]
We’re bombarded with logos and advertising slogans all day long. Right now there may be an Apple logo on your computer, or maybe a thing of Yoplait Yogurt with their logo emblazoned on the side. But if you were to try to figure out what logos were what without the benefit of having the name [...]
Our featured sponsor this week is Dinosaur Zoo, a fun and educational app to teach you about dinosaurs. When I was a kid, I loved dinosaurs. I had them as toys, watched them on TV and soaked up all the info I could about those giant beasts. But today, as a father of one (with [...]
iOSnoops is constantly on the lookout for new apps, and here are 22 iPhone and iPad apps that were released recently. This new apps alert includes Bingo Vegas, Chatty Addie: A Virtual Friend You or Your Child Can Talk, Play, Laugh and Grow With, Ralphs, Stuff Malaysia, Artist Paint Board, TextMask Lite, Framing, TextMask, Binoculars [...]
Need your daily fix of free apps- We’ve handpicked 25 iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps that are free today only. This apps gone free alert includes Diner Dash, I Must Run! Reloaded, Heat Sense, Movie360：My Movies，My Life！, Tips & Tricks for OS X Lion, InstaTube, AllContactsPro+, Tips & Tricks for OS X Mountain Lion, [...]
iOSnoops is constantly on the lookout for great deals, and here are 32 iPhone and iPad apps that have just been discounted. This app deal alert includes Karateka, Beautiful Tarot, ArtRage, Animation Studio, 100 Cameras in 1, Net Master, TouchMe Alarm, Hancom Office Hanword, Grocery List, iDocs HD Pro for Google Docs™ and Google Drive [...]
CES 2013is about to kick off and we are being inundated with new accessories. One of those that really stand out is the Griffin PowerDock 5 which is a counter top charge that can charge up to five devices at the same time from one power outlet. If you live in a home like me, [...]
The CES 2013 show floor doesn’t open until Tuesday but Sunday saw CES Unveiled. There was an incredibly diverse range of product, which is great, but unfortunately that also means there wasn’t too much iOS specific. Still, iMore was on hand to take a look. Tomorrow brings Mobile Focus, so hopefully there’ll be more iPhone [...]
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IDEO founder David Kelley had a wide-ranging interview on tonight’s 60 Minutes in which he speaks about his relationship with Steve Jobs, the creation of the first Apple Mouse and more. Kelley and his company, IDEO, were integral in Apple’s early history and designed the first Apple Mouse, the Lisa and more. Kelley talks about [...]
Keycard is a new Mac app that pairs to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Bluetooth, and when it detects that you’ve stepped away from your Mac (assuming you have your device with you), it locks your Mac. Once you return, or enter in the 4 digit code, your Mac unlocks. To use Keycard, [...]
It’s a new year, which means a new set of New Year’s resolutions. 2013 is the year you’re going to lose weight, get back in shape, get your finances in order, and get organized. If you’ve got an iPad, it will make a perfect companion on your journey to success and we’ve got a list [...]
Keycard is a new Mac app that pairs to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Bluetooth, and when it detects that you’ve stepped away from your Mac (assuming you have your device with you), it locks your Mac. Once you return, or enter in the 4 digit code, your Mac unlocks. To use Keycard, [...]
![CES 2013: HAPIfork is a Digital Fork that Tracks Your Eating Habits [iOS Blog]](http://iphoneheadlines.com/images/2013/01/ces-hapifork-is-a-digital-fork-that-tracks-your-eating-habits-ios-blog_oarks_0.jpg)
HAPILABS HAPIfork (via The Verge) is an electronic fork that is designed to monitor eating habits with built-in Bluetooth, a capacitive sensor, and a vibration motor. HAPIfork provides information about eating schedules and alerts users when they are eating too fast, a leading cause of weight gain, according to the manufacturer. The fork measures each [...]
The trade organization behind the USB 3.0 specification has announced a new upgraded spec that promises higher data speeds over backwards compatible connections. The new spec enhanced SuperSpeed USB 3.0 spec should deliver a 10 Gbps data rate — the same as current Thunderbolt connectors — though don’t expect it any time soon. The new [...]
![CES 2013: Parrot ‘Flower Power’ Monitors Plant Health over Bluetooth [iOS Blog]](http://iphoneheadlines.com/images/2013/01/ces-parrot-flower-power-monitors-plant-health-over-bluetooth-ios-blog_oo--t_0.jpg)
Parrot, the company behind the iPhone-controlled AR Drone quadricoptor, has debuted its new Flower Power project at CES 2013. The system consists of a two-pronged Bluetooth monitoring device that sticks in the soil, and an iPad app. The Verge has a rundown on how it works: Simply place the Flower Power device — which looks [...]
It’s the first Sunday of the new year! Now that holiday chaos is mostly over, it’s time to settle back into normal routines, like five day work weeks and Sunday night Talkcasts. This week is the birthday edition, since we have the birthdays of not only our own Dave Caolo, but friend of the show [...]
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Withings today announced its new Smart Activity Tracker, which is designed to measure heart rate, monitor sleep quality and food intake, and track movement. Health monitoring devices have seen a surge in popularity of late, with offerings like the Jawbone Up, the Nike Fuelband, and the Fitbit One. The Smart Activity Tracker, which is designed [...]
Last month, TUAW blogger Erica Sadun did a writeup of a preview edition of Avatron’s Air Login remote computer access app. Erica and I were both beta testers for the app, which is used to control any number of Macs from your favorite iOS device. Air Login (free, universal) is now live on the App [...]
Withings, the company that created the Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale, a Blood Pressure Monitor, and the Health Mate iOS application to tie this all together, announced the new Smart Activity Tracker and the new Smart Body Analyzer WS-50 scale today. The two new products are part of a growing ecosystem of connected health monitoring devices [...]
Last year we ran into Seth Green at CES and asked him his favorite 3 apps. As we reported later, Shodogg (an app Green has invested in) is an app for easily sharing videos across devices wirelessly. We’re at CES this year and will keep you posted on any cool products we find. CES 2012 [...]
One of the technologies that we’ve been looking forward to becoming more prevalent in iOS accessories is the incorporation of low-power Bluetooth 4.0, now known as Bluetooth Smart. The technology allows for low-power long term connectivity between your iOS devices and your accessories. Kickstarter-backed e-paper Pebble watch was one example that generated an enormous amount [...]
![CES 2013: Griffin Updates StudioConnect MIDI Dock with Lightning Connector [iOS Blog]](http://iphoneheadlines.com/images/2013/01/ces-griffin-updates-studioconnect-midi-dock-with-lightning-connector-ios-blog_-o-nn_0.jpg)
We expect may Lightning-enabled accessories to be coming from companies at CES 2013. Griffin today announced an update to their StudioConnect Audio/MIDI dock which adds a Lightning connector. They claim it to be the first music creation accessory that supports the Lightning connector. StudioConnect gives your iPad: audio in and out, MIDI in and out, [...]
There’s lots of reasons you may choose to delete an email account from your iPhone or iPad. Perhaps you got a new email address, or just don’t use one of your email accounts that much anymore. Whatever the reason may be, iOS makes it just as easy to remove an email account as it was [...]
This weekend’s iPad wallpaper choices are two misty, peaceful background images. The first one, shown above, is titled Blue Fog, by datamakarna. I think it’s a hugely powerful image and its colors are perfect for the iPad home screen. I spotted it in the excellent Backdrops Retina Wallpaper app. Hit the break for one more [...]
This upcoming Griffin Technology product looks like a cool, creative iPad accessory for kids. It’s called the Crayola Light Marker for iPad and it lets kids draw ‘in mid-air’ and see their creations appear on the iPad. It’s a chunky digital stylus that’s shaped like a beefed-up Crayola marker that works in tandem with a [...]
While the Mac wasn’t the first Apple computer, for many people it represents Apple’s design and corporate philosophy the best. By creating the first personal computer that could literally be used by anyone, Apple and the Mac set the standard for generations of computer owners. In this, the last of our TUAW Best of 2012 [...]
Looking for fresh apps for your iOS device- We’ve found 27 great apps that were released over the last couple of days. This new apps alert includes Jewel Star, Bubble Mania Hello Kitty Edition, Draw Wars, BrickCraft, The OMG Girlz, Talky Don, Talky Don, Pattern Dot Lock Screen, Reduce, Out of Milk and many others. [...]
Need more apps for your favorite device- iOSnoops can help! Here are 29 iPhone and iPad apps that have just gone free. This apps gone free alert includes Snabbit, Shuzzle, Video Poker, Animal Game Show, OSnap! Time-Lapse & Stop Motion, Huge Photos, Movie FX Cam, Social Network², Maven Web Browser+ Speech Engine, iTuner Deluxe Pro [...]
Looking for great apps at a fraction of their regular price- We’ve found 32 iPhone and iPad apps that are currently on sale. This app deal alert includes My First TRAINZ Set, Nature Painter, MyBrushes Pro, Scribblify, Make Your Wedding: Inspiration, Planning, and DIY Projects, Beauty Booth Pro, Asian Ringtones: China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, [...]
I’m sitting at Montreal’s Trudeau (formerly Dorval) Airport at Air Canada gate C74 waiting for my flight to Las Vegas. It’s the new year, and that means it’s time for the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), one of the largest, most insane trade shows in North America. I’ll be there along with our how-to editor, Ally [...]
According to a report in a Palo Alto newspaper, a break in took place at Microsoft’s office in Mountain View and the only things that were taken from the property were iPads. The Break in supposedly happened over the Christmas period at one of Microsoft’s research offices and the thief got away with two iPad [...]
For the past two years, TUAW readers have done the Apple world a service by nominating and then voting for the cream of the crop when it comes to software and hardware products. The TUAW Best of 2012 awards for iPhone have already been announced; now it’s time to look at the winners in the [...]
Every week, the editors and writers at iMore carefully select some of our favorite, most useful, most extraordinary apps, accessories, gadgets, and websites. This week’s selections include Monitor Your Weight – Chris As this week sees many people returning work after the holidays, I have decided to go for an app to track my weight [...]
One of the best things about using an iPad is all the great apps that we can run on it. There are excellent apps for just about any purpose you can think of. Better still, there are lots of great free apps for the iPad. Our Best Free iPad App of the Week posts highlight [...]
The votes have been tallied, and TUAW is proud to present the Best of 2012 Awards for iPhone products. These products, both hardware and software, represent the choices of TUAW readers in various categories. We’re still working on the posts for iPad and Mac products, which will be published over the next few days. And [...]
If you’re a veteran reader here I hope you’re finding our articles useful and good to read, and enjoying the mix of content here. If you’re a newer reader, I hope you like what you see so far. Either way, I hope you’ll decide you’re keen to see more of our insight on all things [...]
Guy and Rene talk to the Iconfactory’s Craig Hockenberry and Sean Heber about Twitterrific 5, the early days of the iPhone, Chameleon, beefs with nibs, underscores, colons, and turn area operators, App Store realities, and the importance of blame avoidance optimization. type=”audio/mpeg”> Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via RSS Download Directly Guests Craig Hockenberry (@chockenberrry)) Sean [...]
If the holidays brought you both good cheer and a new iPad, it’s probably a good idea to think about protecting it. There are many fabulous cases available for iPads large and mini. To help you get started, here’s the latest installment of our weekly roundup, with a fresh batch of newly introduced cases for [...]
This week’s Caturday model is Aria, who delights in interrupting the work habits of her person, reader Mike M. Her modus operandi: “While I work, she’ll quietly walk on and spread herself across my computer, and in seconds, passes out.” Anti-GTD via narcolepsy! Very clever. If you’ve got a Caturday nominee to share, let us [...]
Need new apps for your favorite device- Here are 30 iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps that just hit the App Store. This new apps alert includes Run’n’Gun, Candy Jewelry, A Little War, Moto Madness, Listen Up! lite, Big Movie Quiz, Random Class Generator for Black Ops 2, Best Buy Deals, CNBC Alarm Clock, FBCoverArt [...]
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