Just how durable is the soon to be announced gold iPhone 5S? Apparently durable enough to hold its own against coins in your pocket, but watch out for knives. Jailbreak Nation got its hands on what appears to be a legit gold iPhone back and captured their abuse on video.
The Mac Observer Spin:
The gold iPhone 5S scratch test is pretty impressive. Hopefully it means the black iPhone 5S will come with a more durable finish, too.
Apple has acquired AlgoTrim, a Swedish company that specializes in compression algorithms for mobile phones. AlgoTrim “developed algorithms for lossless compression of processing instructions in operating systems and applications,” according to a Swedish news service. The compression techniques allow for faster processing and reduced use in flash memory. AlgoTrim’s…
| Read more »Developers are resourceful people, and when presented with a problem that seems unsolvable they'll work even harder to find a solution. That's exactly what The Omni Group did to overcome the lack of upgrade pricing on Apple's Mac App Store. Their new tool, called OmniKeyMaster, lets users who buy Omni apps through the Mac App Store take advantage of upgrade pricing, but there is a tradeoff. It also shows Apple still has some work to do before the Mac App Store is a perfect solution for developers.
Despite recent speculation, it’s unlikely that Apple’s iPhone 5S will actually contain a 64-bit chip, according to a new report. ARM Ltd’s first 64-bit mobile processor cores aren’t expected to appear in smartphones until 2014, and a shift from 32-bit to 64-bit architectures would only yield an 8 to…
| Read more »Syncing files between your Mac and iPhone or iPad isn't always the easiest task to manage, so BitTorrent decided to help out with its brand new BitTorrent Sync for iOS. The app lets you sync any file between your own devices without requiring cloud-based servers, can share files between iOS devices, supports encrypted file transfers, uses QR codes to share folders, and more. BitTorrent Sync is a handy tool for moving your own files to and from your iOS devices, and it works for sharing files with friends and coworkers on your local network, too. BitTorrent Sync is free and is available at Apple's iTunes-based App Store.
If you're using encrypted disk images to store your secret files, great! But what if you want to change the password for one? There's a simple way to do it, no Terminal-fu required. In this article, we'll discuss what to do and a few things that might get in your way.
Parallels, famous for its virtualization software, has launched a new product for the iPad. It allows you to remotely operate and fully control any OS X or Windows app residing on your computer right from your iPad. It does this by translating traditional mouse controls into familiar iPad gestures. You can even run Windows apps, like MS Word, that reside on your Mac in a virtual machine file.
Judge Denise Cote told lawyers representing Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice that proposed changes to Apple's App Store business practices are unnecessary. The comments were part of the remedy trial phase in the wake of Apple being convicted for colluding to raise ebook prices.
Google released a Chromecast app for iPhone and iPad on Tuesday, meaning that you can use your IOS device to set up the company's new US$35 settop box. With Chromecast, you can stream YouTube, Netflix, Google Play Movies, Google Play Music, and the Chrome browser to your TV. With the free hybrid app, you can set Chromecast up and manage its settings. Chromecast is a direct competitor to Apple's $99 Apple TV settop box, but the Chromecast app shows that Google remains happy to play on as many platforms as it can.
Twelve South introduced a new stand for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro on Tuesday, the GhostStand. It's an acrylic stand comprised of two crossed arms that holds your laptop six inches off your desk. It has silicone rails on the top and bottom of both arms that grip both your MacBook and your desk, keeping it from going anywhere. The company said it was inspired by the Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck, if you're into that sort of thing. It's priced at US$34.99 with free shipping in the U.S.
Apple has added a new online chat option for AppleCare support, as noted by CNet. The option allows you to get one of Apple's support staff in a text conversation right in your browser. Here's how to find it.
EA’s Madden NFL 25 (Free*) has taken the “freemium” game model to ridiculous extremes. Feeling more like a shakedown than a football game, Madden is free to play, but rubs artificial-feeling limitations in your face well before your team can take the field. Before you get to play the…
| Read more »Apple’s new iPhone trade-in program, the iPhone Reuse and Recycle Program, will roll out in select Apple stores this Friday, August 30, according to 9to5Mac. The program will roll out on a larger scale in September. Apple store employees will offer a value for an old iPhone 3G,…
| Read more »Apple added several new channels to Apple TV on Tuesday, including Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Smithsonian, and The Weather Channel. Reports that Vevo was coming to Apple TV surfaced in early August, but until today there wasn't any official confirmation.
Apple has reportedly moved beyond the "let's think about it stage" for an in-store iPhone trade-in program and is now running a pilot program in a few of its retail locations. Some stores have been part of the test program for a few weeks and are already processing multiple trade-ins daily.
The Mac Observer Spin:
Giving customers an easy way to recycle their old iPhone is great, even if other online trade-in programs are offering more money per device. It's convenient, and that means more people are likely to bring in their old iPhones instead of letting them sit around unused.
Apple has added new channels to Apple TV today — Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, The Weather Channel, and the Smithsonian Channel. Disney XD is a separate channel from Disney Channel, aimed at preteens and teenagers; both Disney channels require signing in with a selected cable provider. Smithsonian Channel includes…
| Read more »Samsung isn't waiting to see what Apple has in store for wearable technology. The electronics maker plans to introduce its own smartwatch called Galaxy Gear on September 4, just days ahead of Apple's still unannounced iPhone media event.
The Mac Observer Spin:
Samsung isn't excited about the idea of letting Apple take marketshare, even in a space where the iPhone and iPad maker isn't even playing yet. By introducing the Galaxy Gear now Samsung does have a chance of snapping up some of the smartwatch mindshare, but good luck keeping that should Apple really introduce its own wearable device.
Apple has responded to the U.S. Department of Justice’s revised remedies in the e-book price-fixing case, claiming that the proposed remedy is biased in favor of Amazon. Apple said in a court filing, “Plaintiffs are seeking a remedy that would give Amazon significant competitive advantage over Apple — an…
| Read more »Apple has launched a redesigned AppleCare support website, alongside 24/7 chat support for both iOS devices and Macs. The new site offers a number of options to help users, including live online chat and phone calls from Apple Support — users can see wait times for both options.
| Read more »We can view websites on our mobile devices, so why not build them there, too? That's the idea behind Jimdo. The company's new iPhone and iPad app lets you design your site on the go, manage your site's content, upload photos for your site albums, check your site stats, and more. You'll need a Jimdo account to host your site, but they're free so you won't be out any cash. The Jimdo app is free and is available at Apple's iTunes-based App Store.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says there's a big malware threat in the mobile device space, and it isn't Apple's iOS. It's Google's Android, and it's so much of a problem that Homeland Security is warning law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical personell to avoid the platform.
You know you're close to an Apple product launch when prototype parts for an expected product hit five digits on Ebay. Such is the case with a "REAL PROTOTYPE Apple iPhone 5C!" listed on Ebay [via AppleInsider] that is sitting at US$13,600 with 70 bids from roughly 15 differeny bidders. The seller claims that it's a legit prototype back, and as the bidding climbed, stressed through updates that it's the back only—no front plate, no electronics, no display, no innards. The photographs of the product (shown in our composite image) are very similar to the tons of leaked images that have appeared for the iPhone 5C, but it's impossible to know whether they're production parts or prototype parts.
In an interview with NASDAQ, Apple cofounder Steve "The Woz" Wozniak offered his thoughts on Steve Ballmer, Apple's formula for innovation, and whether or not Tim Cook is the right person to lead Apple. On this latter topic, The Woz argued that Steve Jobs picked Tim Cook for a reason.
John and Dave kick off the week with ... yup, you guessed it! More answers to your questions. Lots of tips included this week, too, and that's just the way you like it. One popular topic your two favorite geeks have been asked about a lot lately is email security. Well, look no further, John and Dave are here to help!
A new Apple iPhone 5S rumor has emerged Japan based on an iPhone SIM tray that is "gunmetal gray." It could indicate that Apple has another color in the works. Bryan Chaffin likes this rumor, but he's not betting on it just yet.
Our culture has been, for a long time, immersed in war, weaponry, and computer-aided death, both in reality and in our entertainment. In the midst of that, Apple has come out with ads that remind us what we ought to be doing with our fabulous technology. One reaction to that has been dismay and derision. John Martellaro has some sharp thoughts on the matter.
Rumors and reports of Apple's next-generation processor for its iOS devices are spreading fast. Over the weekend, Fox News anchor Clayton Morris tweeted that unnamed sources told him Apple's unannounced A7 processor are "very fast," and another report claimed that Apple has been testing 64-bit versions of the A7 chip. Bryan Chaffin takes these rumors for a spin.
Apple is getting ready to launch its rumored iPhone trade-in program in its retail stores in September, according to a new report. The program will let customers trade in older iPhones for new models. A June report claimed Apple would be launching its trade-in program that month, but this…
| Read more »The Mac Observer's Dave Hamilton took time off from his duties here and at The Mac Geek Gab to talk about microphones over at NosillaCast Mac Podcast this weekend. That means you should give the show a listen! This is episode #433, and it's live now on iTunes and at the Podfeet website.
Apple is denying some users access to iWork for iCloud beta, which just opened to the public on Friday. A message from Apple says the new service has “had an overwhelming response,” and that users should “check back soon.” No timeframe is given for when the service will open…
| Read more »Several late-breaking rumors suggest that the iPhone 5S may include a speed bump, gesture control capabilities, and a graphite/black color option similar to the first-generation iPhone. According to a tweet from Fox News’ Clayton Morris, the iPhone 5S new A7 chip is running “about 31% faster than A6,” providing…
| Read more »The U.S. Department of Justice is claiming Apple's in-app purchase policies were designed specifically as a retaliation against Amazon and has revised its proposed punishment for the iPhone and iPad maker in its ebook price fixing case. Now the DOJ wants the court to force Apple to change its in-app purchase policies for all types of sales and not just digital content like ebooks.
As we get closer to Apple's September 10 iPhone event more photos of the rumored iPhone 5C are surfacing, and the latest looks to come straight from the manufacturing plant in Shanghai. The new iPhone 5C leak shows several of the devices on piled on a rack for testing and presumably is the last photo the employee snapped before losing their job.
The Mac Observer Spin:
With the leaks that have happened so far, the only thing Apple really has left to do at this point is tell us when the iPhone 5C will hit store shelves.
There are many ways to safeguard the personal data that resides on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Sandro Cuccia shows you one of the best: enabling a feature on your device that will erase all data after ten failed passcode entry attempts. Yes, it's an iOS Auto-Destruct mechanism!
Bloomberg reported Friday evening that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer began the process of departing Microsoft in 2010. The news paints the picture of a Steve Ballmer who was ready to step down, rather than being forced out by the company's board of directors, but doing so earned him a lot of money.
Fill you free time with fun flickers for iOS. In this week's Free on iTunes, Vern Seward points out 3 good games that only require a flick to play. Gong Show Saucer King, Skim it, and Glass Pong 2.
One of the matras of the rumored Apple TV project is that Apple will somehow, through its vision, talent, customer focus and technical expertise give TV viewing customers what they want. Freedom, control and great stories.
Recently Kevin Spacey, currently famous for being a co-producer and having a starring role in Netflix's House of Cards, severely scolded the Networks for not giving the viewers what they want and for wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on pilots that never make the cut.
Mr. Spacey's speech is crisp, insightful and just plain terrific. And it could very well be a template for what Apple should be all about when it comes to its future with television. Mr. Spacey articulated the core issues brilliantly. The ball's in Apple court.
... | Read more »Apple opened the beta of iWork for iCloud to all iCloud account on Friday. Apple had previously limited the beta to first developers, and then to select iCloud members through invitations, but now any iCloud account appears to have access to the beta.
The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes early next week. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies.…
| Read more »The U.S. Department of Justice has revised its previously proposed remedy addressing Apple’s e-book price fixing. While the general terms have not dramatically changed, the DOJ has offered to reduce the length of the injunction from ten years down to five along with easing some of the restrictions…
| Read more »The evolution of our knowledge about a rumored new Apple product is an amazing thing to watch. It's akin to scientific discovery. The best observers on the Internet steadily collect and assess leaked information and photos until the community has a fairly good idea of what the product will be like and why Apple is developing it. The process is repeated again and again, and it's just too bad we're so impatient, in the early phases, each time it happens.
Apple may be working toward incorporating user ratings into its App Store Top Charts rankings, according to some new analysis by Fiksu, an app marketing startup. The report notes that based on some in-depth and ongoing analysis, it would appear that Apple has been at least testing changes to…
| Read more »Consumer Reports told readers on Thursday to "hold off" on Google's Nexus 7 tablet due to significant issues with the touch screen and intermittent problems with the device's built-in GPS. The magazine said that it was urging caution until those issues are fixed. Bryan Chaffin offers his thoughts.
Apple has posted the Mac Pro spot the company unveiled in theaters this summer to YouTube. The spot is a visual piece of eye candy that shows off the new cylindrical Mac Pro without saying anything about it. Consider it a tease to whet the appetite with an intriguing form factor, complete with theater-appropriate music. Apple announced the new Mac Pro during June's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC). The company hasn't specified a release date, but said that it will be released in the fall of 2013.
Heckler Design has introduced the HighSign ($79), a new secure mountain frame for the iPad. Featuring a sleek, minimalist design intended for creating a kiosk iPad experience in retail and hospitality settings, HighSign is constructed from commercial-grade steel. It is available in six colours and is compatible with the iPad…
| Read more »AgileBits has been promising 1Password 4 for the Mac for some time, and now they're offering a little peek into what's in store when it ships this fall. The new version of the password and sensitive information management app will be getting a few features that iPhone and iPad users are already enjoying, such as multi-site logins and iCloud sync support, plus a few other surprises, too.
A new report from Quartz suggests that Apple is continuing to pursue talks for a future television offering. The report suggests that Apple has shifted its focus to negotiating directly with individual content providers rather than traditional cable companies. New sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Apple…
| Read more »Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is ready to retire and plans to be out of his executive office within the next 12 months. Mr. Ballmer took over as CEO when company founder Bill Gates stepped down, and now he says Microsoft needs a new CEO on board as the company transitions into a devices and services business.
The Mac Observer Spin:
Steve Ballmer announces his retirement, and Microsoft's stock starts climbing. The idea that he needed to leave has been there for some time, and if the company's stock price is any indication, investors are practically dancing in the streets. Assuming Microsoft finds a leader that can bring a new philosophy to the company and stop the long time corporate culture that promotes fighting between division, other tech companies -- including Apple -- will see some serious competition.
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| Read more »Using a splash of color in black and white photos is a great way to create high visual impact, but unless you're comfortable using Photoshop that's an effect that can be hard to create -- unless you're using ColorStrokes. This Mac app strips the color from your photos and then lets you paint where you want more than just black and white. You can choose to reveal the photo's original colors, paint new colors in, and even apply effects like hard or soft light and vignettes. ColorStrokes is normally priced at US$9.99, but you can pick it up through Monday for $2.99.
Apple released an update for Find My iPhone on Thursday that updated the app's icon, but also temporarily blocked access to its features unless you had an Apple Developer Account. The issue was fixed relatively quickly, but it highlighted why the soon to be released iOS 7 needs a way for users to prevent some apps from auto-updating.
Apple appears to have opened its iWork for iCloud beta to the general public, allowing anybody with an Apple ID to access its new web-based productivity suite. Originally only available to registered iOS Developers, Apple later sent out invitations to the beta to for early access to the service.…
| Read more »Whether you've bought a program that you no longer need access to (cough cough Lion cough cough) or just have one that you don't want anymore, being able to hide stuff you've gotten from the Mac App Store is handy. As a bonus, you'll no longer be asked to update programs if you hide them. In this tip, Melissa Holt will tell us how to do it, and if we're nice to her, she might even talk about how to unhide them afterward. Maybe.
It's time for some terminal fun, because, really, you can never have too much fun with your terminal. That said, do this at your own risk. If you're not comfy with the terminal, get comfy with the terminal at some point just you can enjoy the Nyancat. Still with me? Open up your terminal and copy/paste this into it:
telnet miku.acm.uiuc.edu
Then enjoy the Nyancat. It's pretty easy, right? I don't want to give anything away, so I'm not including a screenshot of Nyancat in action, but here's the introductory screen that includes the command to kill the process, Control-] (as in bracket). You can them Command-period to exit the telnet session. (Noted by JoyousTourist at reddit)
Hey, brother, can you spare $1,400? US, please. There's this desktop 3D scanner I need to buy. OK, I'll work on my begging pitch, but in the meanwhile, check out what has me drooling, the Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner from MakerBot. As you can see in the video, it's a laser-based 3D scanner small enough to fit on your desk (if you have a medium-sized desk or larger). That means you can use it to scan stuff—don't ask me what, because la la la I can't hear you!—and turn it into a 3D schematic that you can then send to a 3D printer! Cool, eh? For designers and engineers who make physical products, this could be a tipping point for inexpensive 3D scanning and printing. If you're rich, it could be something super awesome to impress your friends. [Via TechCrunch]
Apple has embarked in another effort to beef up its public transit mapping infrastructure with the purchase of Embark Inc. Former Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Lessin exclusively reported that Apple bought the company and acquired the team at Embark, though terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Bryan Chaffin has been asking a basic question about Android for quite a while: what the heck are they doing with all those Android devices? Thanks to a couple of recent studies from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), we're starting to get some color on that question.
In a continuing quest to improve the quality of its mapping services, Apple has reportedly acquired transit app development firm Embark, a small Silicon Valley startup that develops free transit apps for iOS. While it is unclear how much Apple paid for the acquisition, the report notes that Apple…
| Read more »Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.08 on Thursday. This is software your Mac uses to interpret RAW image files when importing from your digital camera through Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11. This update adds support for eight new cameras from Canon, Fujifilm, Leica, Nikon, Pentax, and Sony.
Gameloft has released Asphalt 8: Airborne (iLounge Rating: A), an extremely impressive new instalment in the company’s long-running Asphalt racing game series. Asphalt 8 sets a new high standard for iOS gaming, taking the player through eight “seasons” with 180 diverse, fun, and interesting racing events. As its…
| Read more »Apple released Logic Pro X 10.0.2, a maintenance release for the new version of the company's professional recording solution (also known as a DAW for digital audio workstation). This release squashes five specific bugs, each dealing with different areas in the software, though the KnowledgeBase article for the update detail scores of other minor fixes.
It's pretty much a given that Apple is adding gold as a third color option for the next iPhone model. It's no secret that I have been less than enamored with the idea, but based on some of the photos leaking to the Internet maybe the gold iPhone 5S won't be so bad after all. That said, it isn't for me, and that's not a problem at all for Apple.
Apple is getting ever closer to the public release of OS X 10.9 Mavericks with the sixth beta it has released to developers. These preview versions of Mavericks give developers the chance to hunt for bugs and other problems, as well as test their own apps, before Mavericks is officially released this fall.
With Apple's stock topping the US$500 mark, and the prospect of the all-but-announced iPhone 5C, UBS analyst Steven Milunovich raised his target price from $500 up to $560. Photos and videos of the lower priced iPhone model have been circulating on the Internet, and he sees that as a big money maker for the Cupertino-based company.
The Mac Observer Spin:
Assuming Apple does introduce the iPhone 5C in September -- and at this point that looks like a sure thing -- then iPhone sales should jump up, just like Mr. Milunovich expects. That's good news for Apple, investors, and consumers that want iPhones but have been eying lower priced Android smartphones.
The personal cloud storage system Transporter got a major facelift thanks to its Transporter 2.0 software update. The Connected Data team pretty much started over so Transporter is a seamless part of your Mac. You can make folders on Transporter in the Finder, Transporter accounts aren't required any more to receive shared files, you choose which folders sync between your Macs, and an update to the iOS app that lets you do more than see your folders is coming soon, too. Transporter is a file storage, sync, and sharing device that you add to your own network instead of subscribing to, like cloud-based services such as Dropbox or SugarSync. Transporter 2.0 is a beta, but so far it's working great for us.
Apple’s system status page is reporting problems with several iOS and iCloud services since approximately 12:30 AM EDT. The site notes that some users may be unable to use iCloud Documents, Photo Stream, iPhoto Journals, Backup & Restore, or send or download attachments in iMessage. While the status update…
| Read more »Apple is getting colorful with the iPhone. The iPhone 5 replacement will be available in black, white, or gold, plus the rumored iPhone 5C will come in several colored plastic backs. Jeff and Bryan offer their take on what's coming for the iPhone lineup, take a look at Apple and wearable technology, and more.
Apple has hired a top executive from Levi Strauss and Co. to fill a position in its U.S. retail leadership ranks. Online reports said that Apple hired Enrique Atienza as a "top director" in its U.S. retail operations, which was backed up by his LinkedIn and Facebook profiles.
Dave and John come to you on this Wednesday afternoon to answer all your questions. Topics covered today include nuking and paving your way to Mavericks, whether or not an SSD is right for you, solving Mac App Store failed downloads, and the differences between Telephoto, Wide angle, and Zoom. All that PLUS a few Cool Stuff Found nuggets. Download today and enjoy!
The Taiwan branch of Apple Daily (a broad newspaper not focused on Apple Inc.) has published a video of a scratch test for the iPhone 5C (Google Translate). This is the iPhone 5C that Apple hasn't even announced yet, but enough specimens seem to be leaking to encourage someone to scrape a key against one just to see if it scratches.
Following previous reports that music video site Vevo is developing an Apple TV app, the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Vevo—a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group—has already signed a deal with Apple to deliver on-demand music videos to the Apple TV along…
| Read more »The Mac Observer's Chuck La Tournous and John F. Braun both hit the podcast circuit this week to talk about the controversy between open and closed tech ecosystems, how consumer apps fit in the iCloud world, the just released Steve Jobs biopic, and more. Chuck spent his time talking on The Mac Jury, and John paid a visit to Not Another Mac Podcast.
Star Trek: Into Darkness, the most recent movie from J.J. Abrams's reboot of the franchise, is available on iTunes now. That's three weeks before its release on DVD and Blu-ray, as noted by Useful Blog Posts. The HD version is priced at US$19.99 and the SD version is $14.99. This is the one where Kirk, Spock, and McCoy have to protect Earth from a mad, would-be tyrant. Oh, [spoiler, if you've been living under a rock] and there's a new Khan. Also, it is a great movie. The iTunes Extra content includes commentary from J.J. Abrams, a look at how they created the red planet in the movie, and interviews with Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch. Cool, eh?
Apple added a special iTunes Festival channel to Apple TV on Wednesday so everyone can watch the music event even if they can't make it to London. The 30-day festival includes 60 artists such as Elton John, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry performing concerts throughout September. Apple TV owners can check the iTunes Festival schedule, watch concerts live, replay concerts later, and more. The new channel is showing up without requiring a special update, so Apple TV owners should see it magically appear just as other channels have done in the past. Since the concerts are all happening in London, U.K. residents can enter to win tickets at the iTunes Festival website or through the Apple TV channel, and via the free iTunes Festival app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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With over 1,100 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll – “What new feature in iOS 7 are you most excited about?” – has now ended. With more information coming out on iOS 7 with every new beta, we asked readers to let us know which of the new features…
| Read more »Apple released iBooks 3.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Wednesday with slim notes saying it improved compatibility with iCloud and iOS. iBooks is Apple's ebook reader app that's currently available only on iOS devices, but will be part of OS X Mavericks when it ships this fall.
Keeping track of where you are, or where your friends and family happen to be, is pretty easy if you have an iPhone. With the right apps you can control how your location information is shared, so we put together a list of five of our favorites -- and they're all free.
Following news last week that Apple will be unveiling its next-generation iPhone at a September 10th event, reports have surfaced from both Japan and Greece pointing to a September 20th release date for the new iPhone. This schedule tracks with the past two major iPhone releases, which traditionally landed…
| Read more »With the return of Apple’s annual iTunes Festival for 2013, the company has once again added a dedicated Apple TV section allowing users to access and stream content directly onto the Apple TV. An update to the free iTunes Festival universal iOS app has also just been released,…
| Read more »The online music video service Vevo could show up on Apple TV as early as this week, giving watchers a taste of what MTV used to be. Word of an Apple TV-specific Vevo app surfaced earlier this month, but now the Wall Street Journal is on board with its sources saying it's coming soon.
The Mac Observer Spin:
Bringing Vevo to Apple TV is a win for Vevo and Apple. Vevo gets music videos in front of more eyes, and Apple adds yet another channel to its set top entertainment box. For Apple TV owners, that means they get easy access to music videos, and have one less reason to pay for cable or satellite television.
If you didn't know you could use Siri to search and add to the Notes app on your iOS device, you'll find this tip quite useful. After all, getting info from Siri is usually much quicker than finding an app, opening it, and searching for things. Why, you could practically shave seconds off your workday, people, and that's time that could be better spent on important stuff like Twitter and Kingdom Rush. Ah, productivity.
