Apple continues to gradually expand the number of cities that support its 3D Flyover feature in iOS Maps, with Paris being the latest addition. The update to Flyover in Apple’s proprietary Maps application, which was first noticed by iGeneration, also extends beyond Paris to surrounding areas, including Versailles, Aulnay-sous-Bois, L’Hay-les-Roses, and even Disneyland. It’s unknown [...]
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Google Now comes to iOS through updated Google Search app
Posted by Gary on April 29, 2013
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Lacks native OS intergration of Android version Google has added Google Now to iOS in the form of an updated Search app. Now is the company’s predictive results technology, until today available only to Android users. The feature pushes “cards” to a person based on their location and other personal information tracked by Google, such [...]
iPhone comes to T-Mobile
Posted by Gary on March 27, 2013
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Samsung remained the world leader in “smart connected” devices during 2012, but Apple gained some ground, according to new IDC data. In all the market grew 29.1 percent year-over-year to reach over 1 billion units, and a value of $576.9 billion. Samsung grabbed 21.2 percent of unit shipments, but Apple came in second with 20.3 [...]
HBO Go slightly branches out and comes to Airplay
Posted by Gary on February 16, 2013
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At the All Things D conference, HBO’s Eric Kessler has announced that the company’s HBO Go app on iPad will now support AirPlay, meaning users will be able to beam videos from the tablet to an Apple TV. It really goes to show you how locked down HBO is that this change is seen as [...]
Expo Notes: Olloclip’s camera lens system comes to the iPhone 5 (video)
Posted by Gary on February 2, 2013
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Serenity CaldwellAssociate Editor, Macworld Serenity has been writing and talking and tinkering with Apple products since she was old enough to double-click. In her spare time, she sketches, writes, acts, sings, and wears an assortment of hats.More by Serenity Caldwell The Olloclip was one of 2011’s hot Kickstarter projects: The small iPhone accessory clips onto [...]
Briefly: Half-Life comes to Mac, SwitchEasy cocoon for rMBP
Posted by Gary on January 29, 2013
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Half-Life quietly released for Mac on Steam Valve has released a Mac-compatible version of the original Half-Life on Steam. While its sequel, Half-Life 2 and other Source engine based games have been available on the platform for some time, the original 1998 release had been limited to Windows until now. The Steam page for the [...]
Review: MailMate 1.5 is no frills, all business when it comes to email
Posted by Gary on December 20, 2012
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It may have “mate” in its name, but MailMate doesn’t want to be your friend. It doesn’t want to hold your hand while you create a stylish message on elaborate premade stationery. It won’t track your to-do list or remind you of your appointments. MailMate’s here to help you bend your email to your will, [...]
Lightning to micro USB adapter comes to Apple online store
Posted by Gary on November 3, 2012
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May satisfy EU requirements for micro USB charging mandate Apple has quietly added another Lightning adapter to its online store, this one converting the Lightning port found on the newest iPhone, iPads and iPod Touch models to a micro USB port. The adapter is capable of syncing as well as charging when used with a [...]