Nested folders (or, folders within folders) is one of the most useful features of iOS 7. Unfortunately, it's more of a glitch than anything Apple intended to include, so there's no official guide from Apple on how to do it. But don't worry, we're here to help.

Placing folders within folders is a fantastic way to clean up your home screen, and it can be a godsend if you want to send unwanted, undeletable apps into a dark unseen corner.

Here's how to pull it off:

We'll start with these four apps, but you can use absolutely whatever apps you want.

1. First, we combine two apps to create a folder, and then combine the remaining two apps to create a second folder.

2. Now, hold a finger on one of the folders so that it becomes grayed out.

3. As soon as it does this, press the Home button twice to bring up the multitasking menu. This trick will ...

Apple is preparing to release a new version of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 to end-users in the coming days, according to a source. The Mac operating system update has already been supplied to Apple employees. The new version is referred to as a “Supplement Update” to 10.8.5, and will be available via Software Update in the Mac App Store…

The original OS X 10.8.5 release arrived earlier this month, and it included improvements to Mail, WiFi connectivity, and screensaver functionality. The follow-up will fix some bugs that have been reported with the original release. According to the release notes (shown above), the supplemental upgrade includes fixes to FaceTime on newer MacBook Airs, USB, HDMI, and external drive connectivity.

The build number is 12F42, and this is...

Well-respected analyst Walter Piecyk from BTIG has compiled the above table that provides a comprehensive look at the currently quoted shipping times from Apple’s Online Store and carrier online stores. While Apple quotes a consistent “October” for shipping, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint get more specific.

The chart breaks down the days depending on device color and storage configurations. Consistently, the Gold models seem to be farthest out for shipping, while the Space Gray units will ship the soonest. While these are quotes for online, it is possible that you could find a new iPhone 5s sooner from a physical Apple Retail store.

However, the carrier stores we’ve spoken to are quoting similarly long wait times until they will be able to receive and allocate an iPhone 5s. In summary, if you...

For the last week or so I’ve been testing out IK Multimedia’s new iRig Pro, the company’s audio interface that connects to iPhone, iPad and your Mac. That means that one interface can serve multiple purposes for you.[...]

Ars expressed surprise on Monday that a hacker was able to bypass fingerprint protection less than 48 hours after its debut in Apple's newest iPhone, but not everyone felt the same. The hack, carried out by well-known German hacker Starbug, required too much expertise and pricey equipment to make it practical, according to critics.

Marc Rogers, a security expert at smartphone security firm Lookout, was among the skeptics. After independently devising his own bypass of Apple's Touch ID, he concluded it was anything but easy. "Hacking Touch ID relies upon a combination of skills, existing academic research, and the patience of a Crime Scene Technician," he wrote. Rogers went on to say no one would know just how feasible Starbug's hack was until he released...

Everyone knows what FaceTime is for: face to face communication. But what happens when you put an iPhone behind the eyepiece of an astronomical telescope and make a FaceTime call? Delightful, remote viewing of the moon and planets.

Kyle Vanhemert wrote a great article about Apple’s design choices in iOS 7.

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An app hosted on Google Play is letting Android users communicate with people on iOS or Mac devices over iMessage, reports note. Simply dubbed iMessage Chat, the app appears to work by pretending to be a Mac mini when it contacts Apple's iMessage server. It may potentially be dangerous though, since users have to enter their Apple ID, all traffic received from Apple is funneled through a server in China, and the app has the ability to download and install software in the background, which could potentially be a vector for malware....
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Pixelmator has been updated to v2.2.1 in the Mac App Store. The update introduces a brand new file format that is said to use a number of modern OS X technologies to improve the speed of image editing. Compared to previous releases the software should now open and save documents twice as fast, and has also gained the ability to automatically save changes in the background. Along with various other improvements, Quick Look support has also been enhanced to allow users to preview Pixelmator documents without needing to open them first. The image editing software can be purchased from the Mac App...
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The same day that Apple reported a record 9 million iPhone sales for its launch weekend, a Blackberry enthusiast writing for ABC News spun the numbers as "a cause for concern," while a Wall Street Journal blogger followed up with a warning not to read too much into it.
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New teardowns of the iPhone 5s and 5c conducted by IHS iSuppli suggest that Apple lowered its iPhone production costs with the new hardware. Apple is estimated to be spending at least $191 in components to build a 16GB 5s, and $210 on a 64GB model. Assembly costs roughly $8 per phone, putting the expense of building a 5s between $199 and $218. By contrast, the iPhone 5 is estimated to have cost Apple at least $205 to build....
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Its exterior leather feels nice and the microfiber interior protects the iPhone’s finish, but the case fits so tightly that it’s hard to remove. Worse, it makes the buttons hard to press, and it bulks up my sleek iPhone.

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Today in the MacNN forums, Junior Member "Ron K" shared some information about the new Intel chips and how they may be hackable even if the computer is turned off. Forum members continue to discuss rumors surrounding the release of Haswell powered iMacs....
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With the just-introduced 2013 line of iMacs, Apple upgrades its desktop Macs to faster CPUs based on the Intel Haswell chipset, and adds both faster SSDs and 802.11ac Wi-Fi support.

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Apple Stores are starting to get more gold iPhone 5s units in stock, as iLounge has seen firsthand. From what we gather, there now appears to be more available gold 5s inventory than there was on launch day. However, supply is still extremely limited, with stores running out of stock…

Apple recently enabled its reservation system for online customers looking to buy an iPhone 5s. Shortly after going live, the company removed this in-store pickup option. Apple's website now says that the iPhone 5s is not eligible for pickup and that all purchases must be made in the store.

We don't know why Apple did this flip-flop, but it's possible that the reservation system went online earlier than planned. Apple typically has sold new iPhones in the store on a first-come, first-serve basis for the first few weeks after launch. Once demand and supply start to even out, the company then enables in-store pickup on its website. It's also possible Apple will turn on the option and turn it off as inventory ebbs and flows.

If you are still on the hunt for an iPhone 5s, your best bet is to keep checking back with...

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A teardown of Apple’s iPhone 5s and 5c by research firm IHS reveals just a few internal differences between the new phones. IHS estimates the 5s costs Apple between $199 to $218 for components and assembly — the lower cost for a 16GB model, and the higher cost for the…

Parallax is a new feature that is introduced in iOS 7. As the user moves their device, the background image and icons move on the screen to match the movement of the device. Parallax gives the device a quasi-3D effect and adds depth to it, but some people prefer to use their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch sans the motion.

To disable Parallax go into Settings, then tap on General.

Then tap on Accessibility.

Scroll down until you see Reduced Motion.

Tap on Reduced Motion. By turning on Reduced Motion it will:

Reduce the motion of the user interface, including the parallax effect of icons and alerts.

To turn on...

Apple has pulled the Personal Pickup option from web and app-based orders for the iPhone 5s, shoppers point out. The option appeared just yesterday, making it unusual that Apple would rescind it so quickly. Personal Pickup lets people buy a device online, but then claim it at a local Apple Store....
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Pixelmator has pushed a point update to the Mac App Store. Despite its minor bump in version number, the update brings a lot of helpful changes. The timing is ‘intriguing’, as it coincides with Adobe’s announcement of a new version of Photoshop Elements from this morning.

Pixelmator quotes a 2x performance improvement when saving documents, as a result of a move to a new file format. For instance, when saving to iCloud, Pixelmator can now push small deltas of what has changed between saves, rather than saving the entire image every time. This speed up is noticeable in use, with projects saving nearly instantaneously on a Retina Macbook Pro.

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Just as pretty, probably a little faster. Apple Inc.

Just a day after announcing its iPhone launch numbers, Apple is updating its iMac lineup. Last year's all new iMac was an impressive performer and quite the looker, and an update to Haswell was expected at some point this year. Pixel density enthusiasts may be disappointed to learn that there wasn't a move to a higher density display at either the 21.5-inch or 27-inch SKUs. Thankfully, pricing hasn't changed, so the base model retains its $1,299 sticker, while the 27-inch model starts at $1,799. That's not to say nothing's changed. So what's new?

Right off the bat is the addition of Intel's new Haswell processors, with the base 21.5-inch model most likely sporting the quad-core Core i5-4570R (2.7GHz base clock, turbo up...

Likely indicating still steady demand for the iPhone 5s, Apple has removed pick-up-in-store availability for its high-end smartphone after just one day.
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After its problematic debut, Apple’s latest update to Apple TV is available once again. Pulled on Saturday following reports that it rendered some devices on which it was installed unusable, Apple TV 6.0 was re-released Monday evening. The firmware update includes a handful of new additions like iTunes Radio and AirPlay from iCloud, a feature that allows people who have purchased content from Apple’s iTunes store to stream that same content to other Apple TVs.

Skipping an announcement during its September press event, Apple today unveiled the 2013 edition of the iMac. The desktop is making the switch to Intel's Haswell platform, and now comes standard with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and PCIe-based SSD storage, where selected. The base 21.5-inch model comes with a 1TB hard drive, 8GB of RAM, a 2.7GHz quad-core Core i5 processor, and intergrated Iris Pro graphics. Both the 21.5- and 27-inch sizes support Core i5 configurations up to 3.4GHz, and NVIDIA GeForce 700-series videocards....
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How many of those 9 million first weekend sales were for the iPhone 5s vs the iPhone 5c? There’s been a lot of speculation about how many of each device Apple is selling, and whether or not lack of availability of the gold iPhone 5s is due to low supply or simply the higher demand. Apple is staying quiet on the breakdown of 5s units vs 5c, but today...

Wireless wonders

This week's roundup of iOS accessories brings an avalanche of Bluetooth-enabled audio gear, along with keyboards, docks, mounts, and more.

Beacon Audio

The $80 Phoenix 2 is a Bluetooth speaker system that offers 360-degree-sound projections, 10-hour battery life, a microphone for use as a speakerphone, along with two speakers and a subwoofer. Beacon says this system is “your boom box’s worst nightmare.”

Grace Digital

This company’s Bluetooth Amplifier powers traditional speakers with its Class-D amplifier, and it offers both analog and aptX-enhanced Bluetooth audio connections, letting you stream music or plug in. (It can pair with up to eight different devices.) The amplifier also includes a USB port for powering your iOS device while streaming the...

Apple announced today that it is refreshing its iMac line with a handful of new features including Intel's latest fourth generation quad-core processors, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options. The new iMacs are available today from Apple's online store with pricing starting at $1,299 for the base 21.5-inch, Core i5 model. You can check out additional details in the press release below.

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Apple Updates iMac

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple(R) today updated iMac(R) with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options. The updated iMac brings the latest technology to the stunningly thin design and gorgeous display of the world's leading all-in-one desktop.

"Inside its ultra-thin aluminum enclosure, the new iMac has the latest Intel processors, faster graphics, next generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage."

"iMac continues...

Apple's iPhone 5C is last year's phone in a new plastic body. Andrew Cunningham Specs at a glance: Apple iPhone 5C Screen 1136×640 4-inch (326PPI) touchscreen OS iOS 7 CPU 1.3GHz Apple A6 RAM 1GB DDR2 GPU Imagination Technologies SGX543MP3 Storage 16 or 32GB NAND flash Networking 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Ports Lightning connector, headphone jack Size 4.90" × 2.33" × 0.35" (124.4 × 59.2 × 8.97 mm) Weight 4.65oz (132 g) Battery 1510mAh Starting price $99 with two-year contract, $549 unlocked Other perks Charger, earbuds, Lightning cable

For several years now, Apple has sold three iPhones at once. There's the flagship, which has the fastest internals and shiny new hardware features like fingerprint sensors and Siri. There's the free-with-contract value option, the two-year-old phone that is showing definite signs of age but keeps kicking thanks to prompt software updates. And there's the middle child, the $99-with-contract phone that's just a...

If you thought Apple only had “i’s” for its smartphone line-up, think again. On Tuesday, the company announced that it had updated its iMac consumer desktop line, bringing new processors, improved graphics, better Wi-Fi, and enhanced storage options—all in the same thin package it introduced last October.

Among the new offerings are faster quad-core Intel Core i5 processors, based on the new Haswell architecture. For the 21.5-inch iMacs, the two base configurations come in at 2.7GHz and 2.9GHz, respectively, while the 27-inch iMac models start at 3.2GHz and 3.4GHz. A 3.1GHz Core i7 is available as a build-to-order option on the high-end 21.5-inch model, while a 3.5GHz quad-core Core i7 is available for the high-end 27-inch model. All processors include Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, which can...

Two weeks ago we reported that a man sued Apple after finding out that the $22.99 he paid for a season pass of Breaking Bad was only good for the final season's first 8 episodes.

In truth, the final season of Breaking Bad is 16 episodes long but was divided up into two installments of 8 episodes as a means to grant the show's creators ample time to map out an exciting and creatively satisfying conclusion for the Emmy award winning series.

In light the mix-up, Apple late on Monday began informing folks who purchased a season pass for the 5th season of Breaking Bad that they are entitled to a refund in full in the form of a $22.99 iTunes credit..

The email sent out by Apple reads:

Dear Customer, We apologize for any confusion the naming of "Season 5" and "The Final Season" of Breaking Bad might have caused you. While the...

More details about Appleís custom A7 SoC have surfaced as Chipworksí ongoing analysis of the die in the Apple iPhone 5s continues. Following earlier revelations that the chip continues to be fabricated by Samsung on its 28nm High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) process, it has now been confirmed that Apple is using a quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU by part-Apple-owned Imagination Technologies. Its appearance marks the first time that the vaunted next-generation PowerVR 6-series GPU cores have been utilized inside a shipping mobile device, marking yet another industry first for Apple....
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Apple on Tuesday issued an update for its all-in-one iMac desktop, bringing Intel's latest-generation Haswell processors, speedy 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Nvidia's new GeForce 700 series graphics.
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Glad to see this. Apple is definitely doing the right thing here.

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Auction site eBay is launching a in-store pickup service in the United Kingdom, as well as expanding its eBay Now same-day delivery scheme outside of the United States. A partnership with retailer Argos will allow eBay users to order from 50 merchants and have goods delivered to a store, which in the case of the Click & Collect pilot, consists of 150 Argos branches across the country....
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Just three days after its iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models hit store shelves, Apple announced Monday that it had sold a record-breaking 9 million handsets. In addition, more than 200 million devices were running iOS 7 as of Monday -- a mass upgrade that Apple called the fastest in its history. However, the iPhone 5s outsold its flashier counterpart by a factor of 3.4 times, according to Localytics. After three days of sales, the iPhone 5s accounted for 1.05 percent of all iPhones in the U.S.; the iPhone 5c just 0.31 percent.

LucasFilm is working on a real-time rendering system that captures character movements on a soundstage and, in real-time, incorporates those movements in video. This is a remarkable achievement and, in my mind, carries significant implications for film and video game production.

As you watch the video, notice the convergence of technologies. At about :41, the director swaps out one character for another with the push of a button, while the video plays live. At 1:55, you get a real taste of the ability to capture subtle facial movements, transferring them to a live character. There’s so much more. Just watch.

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With iPads already in use on airline flight-decks and cabins, aircraft mechanics will soon be able to use them when carrying out maintenance on Boeing aircraft, reports CNET.

The aviation giant, which makes planes like the 747, 787 Dreamliner, 777, and 737, said that maintenance technicians will be able to use the apps for instant access to airplane manuals, part numbers and inventory, maintenance history, and more. The company said that will help the...

This review of the iPhone 5s is about what you’d expect. The author loves his new phone, points out things other reviewers have also raved about. But this bit focused on the difference with apps specifically compiled for the iPhone 5s’ 64-bit processor, vs their 32-bit iPhone 5 counterparts:

For instance, Night Sky 2 — it’s among those apps compiled in 64-bit — clearly gains speed during startup. It launches in 2.7 seconds on the iPhone 5S, compared to 4.6 seconds on an iPhone 5. Although 1.9 seconds may not sound like much, it’s still an indicator of the kinds of speed gains we’re likely to see as more apps are updated.

A better test of the new architecture is the new game Infinity Blade 3. For this quick test, I rebooted both devices and launched the game before running any other apps. From the moment I launched the game until the introduction animation ran, I found the iPhone 5S to be surprisingly faster than its predecessor. On first launch, the iPhone 5S needed...

The new iPhone 5s positions Apple's flagship iPhone as a "forward thinking" high end luxury device priced the same as the model it replaces. It differentiates itself as a smartphone with an advanced new 64-bit processor architecture that powers a novel Touch ID fingerprint sensor and easy-to-use new camera features.
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Since iOS debuted in 2007 with the iPhone, Apple has been reluctant to incorporate specialized gestures for the platform's virtual keyboard, but a newly awarded patent reveals such functionality may be incorporated in a future version of the operating system.
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Adobe has announced the next generation of its consumer photography and video editing apps. The company took the wraps off of Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 and Adobe Premiere Elements 12 tonight. The apps have traditionally been aimed at the "hobbyist" market, and the latest version of each plays the increasing importance of mobile devices for those users, with the advent of mobile integration that makes it easy to wirelessly share your photos and videos between your iPhone and Adobe's desktop apps.

TUAW will have reviews of both apps soon, but for now check out the full list of new features included in the latest versions below.

NEW PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 12 FEATURES

• Mobile Connectivity - With Elements Mobile Albums, consumers now have full mobile integration to view and share photos across their devices...

Likely as a result of Apple's entry into the marketplace, music streaming service Pandora's stock price has fallen as much as 10 percent from the day's start after Apple claimed to have drawn more than 11 million unique listeners to iTunes Radio. Pandora fell more than 10 percent to $24.26 at close, $0.74 less than its initial offering price. By contrast, Apple climbed nearly five percent to $490.64 on the day, with an additional after-hours rise of $2.11, following a pair of investor-friendly announcements involving the iTunes Radio listenership, plus heavy iPhone sales....
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On Monday, Apple restored an update to its Apple TV device after pulling the previous version on Sunday over widespread reports that the update "bricked" the device, rendering it inoperable for some users. Others complained of lesser technical issues (like lost content or inability to download), while others reported no issues. The new version carries the same name as the old, and those who still have functioning units can re-download the 6.0 update through the built-in Software Update mechanism....
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After two commercials that emphasized the technology behind the iPhone 5c, Apple has returned to the familiar iPhone 5 campaign style in its latest ad for the colorful new iPhone model with a spot called "Greetings." The ad -- which is available in 30-second and 60-second versions -- was previewed at the iPhone rollout last week, and highlights again the user interaction with the iPhone rather than touting specific features. The previous ads, "Plastic Perfected" and "Designed Together" emphasized the 5c's production and iOS 7 integration, respectively....
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In August, we noted that iTunes was offering Season Passes of the popular show Breaking Bad in a split-up format. For Season 5 of the show, the first eight episodes was under one iTunes purchase, while the second half (which was known as “The Final Season”) was an additional download.

This split did not go over well with Breaking Bad fans, and one iTunes customer even filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple, even though the matter was due to a decision by AMC, not iTunes.

Dear Customer, We...

A day after pulling the Apple TV 6.0 update, Apple has released a new build to the public. The original Apple TV 6.0 that was pulled had the build number of 11A470e. That version proved to provide significant problems for some Apple TV owners, including the loss of content and bricking of their Apple TVs.

The new Apple TV 6.0 update, released tonight, has the build number 11A502, and offers everything the first Apple TV 6.0 update did -- including iTunes Radio, podcast syncing, and AirPlay from iCloud--presumably without the bugs. Users can go into Settings>General>Software Update on their Apple TV's to grab the latest version.

[via 9to5Mac]

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Upgrade vendor Sonnet introduced the Tango 3.0 PCIe, a combination USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 PCIe adapter card. The Tango card provides users with a simple way to add USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connectivity to Mac Pro and Windows computers with PCIe slots, and to Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express expansion chassis....
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