5 great iOS 8 extensions for you to try [Video]

The ability of apps to work together by means of the new extensions feature in iOS 8 is one of the best new additions to Apple’s mobile operating system.Like any new and highly anticipated feature,...

Apple seeds OS X Yosemite GM to developers

Apple has today seeded the Golden Master candidate of OS X Yosemite. The update, which arrives as Build 14A379a, can be downloaded either through the Updates tab in the Mac App Store, or through Apple’s...

Let’s Talk Jailbreak Live Show

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Apple pushing Foxconn to hire aggressively to cope with strong iPhone 6 demand

As Apple’s recently released iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus continue to face strong demand from fans around the world, the Cupertino firm has reacted by pushing its favorite contract manufacturer, Foxconn,...

CCShuffle adds shuffle and repeat buttons to the Lock screen and Control Center

While Control Center is a convenient place to quickly control a playing song, it still lacks some music controls. CCShuffle is a new jailbreak tweak that brings the much anticipated shuffle and repeat...

Let’s Talk iOS 049: Apple’s rough week

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Fly Or Die: Apple iPhone 6

We’re back with a new episode of Fly or Die and armed with the latest iPhone. Will John and I, longtime Apple users, give the iPhone 6 the green light? Read More ...

Words for Evil is both an RPG and a word game combined

Two of the things I like about a fantasy role-playing games (RPG) are looting and killing. Those are basically the best parts. Some games have even condensed their mechanics down to just those two features....

The best blogging apps for iPhone and iPad

If you participate in the digital information age through blogging, then you know how difficult it is to keep up with your daily posts. Whether you are just too busy, or don’t want to sit in front of...

PDF Expert 5 updated with iCloud Drive, Touch ID, AirTurn support and other enhancements

Yesterday, Ukrainian developer Readdle released a pretty big update to its PDF Expert 5, an app which lets you edit, annotate and manage PDFs and other documents on your iPhone and iPad.I wanted to...

From bendgate to botched iOS 8.0.1 update: everything about Apple’s rough week

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Readle PDF Expert updated for iOS 8 with iCloud Drive and TouchID Support

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A first look at TouchPal keyboard for iOS 8

I’ve gone through a handful of the most popular third-party keyboards for iOS 8 and each one has a little special something that makes it stand out from the rest. We’re not talking about simple color...

Apps of the week: GIF Keyboard, Fist of Fury, Fotograf, and more

This week could not have been worse for Apple. The company felt the heat from users with bent iPhones, bugged iOS updates, and security exploits that can directly affect OS X. I’d be three bottles deep...

How to customize or hide contacts showed in the App Switcher

Along with iOS 8, Apple introduced a new feature in the App Switcher that allows you to have quick access to your recently contacted contacts, as well as your favorite contacts. In essence, this is...

MyFitnessPal brings its data to iOS 8’s Health app in latest update

As Apple earlier this morning began approving HealthKit-powered apps following yesterday’s release of the iOS 8.0.2 software update, makers of health and fitness software, life-tracking programs and...

Starbase Annex is a hex-based board game with battle card mechanics

Fans of the Starbase Orion series will probably flip their lid to learn that the game’s creator at Chimera has just launched a similarly stylized sci-fi digital board game. It combines the depth of...

Apple releases iOS 8.0.2 with fix for cellular and Touch ID issues

Apple released iOS 8.0.2 to the public Thursday night, addressing issues that iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users encountered when updating to iOS 8.0.1. The update is available for iPad 2 and newer models,...

A first look at Swype for iOS 8

Why type when you can swipe, indeed. I know that swiping instead of tapping is merely a fun feature and not necessarily a productive way to type. Nevertheless, I love to swipe. The iPhone has this extraordinary...

Sword-slashing Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance hits Mac App Store

TransGaming, which specializes in video game portability technology, on Thursday released Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance in the Mac App Store.Originally developed by Kojima Productions and Platinum...

ESPN SportsCenter gets its iOS 8 Notification Center widget and interactive alerts

ESPN on Thursday updated its official SportsCenter app for iOS 8 with a new Today widget for the Notification Center and interactive notifications, in addition to several bug fixes.Available free in...

Apple provides workaround for those affected by iOS 8.0.1, says iOS 8.0.2 will be available in the next few days

Apple issued a support document Wednesday night explaining how to revert back to iOS 8 for those users that were affected by the release of iOS 8.0.1 earlier in the day, an update which incapacitated...

A rough week for Apple

Everything started so well for Apple this week. After the launch of the the company’s two new devices, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple revealed on Monday that this was the most successful iPhone launch...

A first look at MyScript Stack keyboard for iOS 8

When Apple first announced that it would allow users to set third-party apps as the default keyboard, I got pretty excited. I know it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but similar to having a multitude...

Let’s Talk Jailbreak 74: Show off your widgets

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How to delete iOS 8.0.1 update download from your device to avoid accidental installation

Earlier today, Apple released iOS 8.0.1, an update supposed to fix a few bugs, but as users were able to quickly realize, this update did more harm than good, as it would disable cellular and Touch...

Fantastical 2 update brings support for the larger screens of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Fantastical 2 has been updated on Wednesday to bring support for the larger screens of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, just about five days after the release of these devices. Unfortunately, users who were...

iOS 8′s battery shaming is a double-edged sword

As is always the case every time a new iPhone is released, or a major iteration of its software pops up on Apple’s servers, the planet goes into meltdown about battery life. It’s almost as predictable...

iOS 8.0.1 broke your iPhone? You can still downgrade to iOS 8

Those of you who are affected by the iOS 8.0.1 update from earlier today still have the opportunity to downgrade back to iOS 8. Unfortunately, downgrading requires your iPhone to be connected to a computer,...

Apple releases iOS 8.0.1 with several bug fixes and improvements

Apple has released iOS 8.0.1 this morning with various improvements and bug fixes. Here is your change log:Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App StoreAddresses an issue...

Photo comparisons show how the iPhone’s camera has evolved over the years

The folks over at Taptaptap, the creators of Camera+, have posted an interesting set of photo comparisons, showing how the iPhone’s camera has evolved over the years. Included in the set are photos...

A first look at KuaiBoard for iOS 8

I’m having a lot of fun testing out different keyboards for iOS 8. Each one has a different feature that makes it special. Now all I have to do is figure out which one I’m most likely to make my go-to...

Report claims Apple bought magazine platform Prss

Apple may have acquired the magazine platform Prss (pronounced ‘press’) for an undisclosed amount, according to an unverified report filed Tuesday by Dutch publication iCulture.nl [Google Translate]....

Microsoft to update Skype for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus next month

Software giant Microsoft, which owns and runs the Skype service, will unleash an update next month that will optimize the popular VoIP platform for the bigger 4.7-inch screen on the iPhone 6 and the...

Let’s Talk iOS 048: Analyzing the iPhone 6 and iOS 8

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Three days with the iPhone 6

The months leading to the announcement of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus seemed to drag on and on, but the week following flew by. Within seven short days of reserving my iPhone 6 at my local Apple...

A first look at Minuum keyboard for iOS 8

On the iPhone 6 Plus, screen real estate is not as much of an issue as it is for the 5s and smaller. For those of you lucky enough to get your hands on the biggest iPhone ever, you might turn your nose...

Apple announces record-smashing ten million iPhone 6/Plus opening weekend sales

After announcing record pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus topping four million units in the first 24 hours, the Cupertino firm on Monday said it sold ten million units of both the 4.7-inch...

Video shows side by side speed comparison of all 10 iPhone models

YouTube channel EverythingApplePro posted an interesting video this weekend, showing multiple side by side speed comparison tests of all 10 iPhone models. This includes the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6,...

Wallpapers of the week: Apple logo for iPhone 6

With new phone upgrades and additional screen sizes comes the struggle to find newly created wallpapers to grace our screens. While the iPhone 6 Plus is 1080 x 1920, standard HD resolution, the parallax...

The best podcast apps for iPhone

I took a road trip last weekend and wanted to be able to access plenty of podcasts to keep me occupied during my long drive time. I thought about how there are a number of great third-party podcast...

Almightree: The Last Dreamer is a 3-D platform puzzler with an adventurous theme

Fans of adventure games like Zelda and Oceanhorn will be happy to know that a new action adventure platform title has recently made its way into the App Store. It doesn’t have quite the same mechanics....

iOS 8 and iPhone 6 launch: everything to remember from this week

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Apps of the week: keyboards, widgets, bundles, and more

Oh boy, oh boy. For me, the best part about a big update to Apple’s mobile operating system is the super cool updates and new apps that make use of new features. This weekend is going to be fun for...

A first look at SwiftKey Keyboard for iOS 8

My brother is an Android user and I am an iOS 8 user. So of course he is always showing me things that he can customize on his smartphone that I can’t. One time, he showed me how he could swipe his...

Let’s Talk iOS 047: iPhone 6 Launch Special

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Let’s Talk iOS Live: iPhone 6 Special

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What you can do with your iPhone’s plastic screen protector

So you just got your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. Or, perhaps you’re waiting for it to arrive via the mail. Whatever the case may be, you just got (or are getting) a new device, and you’re thrilled.Now,...

OmniFocus 2 for iPad now available with new iOS 8 features

OmniFocus is probably the most comprehensive getting things done (GTD) app available on the iPhone. It makes project management easy and convenient, helps keep you organized and on task, and makes it...

Google’s Search for iOS app gains Google Now traffic info and TV recommendations, more

The Internet giant Google on Friday refreshed its native Google Search application for the iPhone and iPad with enhancements to the built-in Google Now feature in the form of new cards for personalized...

First iPhone 6 drop-test videos surface

As Apple Stores around the world opened this morning to the legions of fans and early adopters eager to get their hands on the company’s new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus handsets, enthusiasts have already...

A first look at Fleksy for iOS 8

One of the cool new features available in iOS 8 is the ability to set third-party keyboard apps as the default on your iPhone and iPad. I was quick to jump on that bandwagon. Fleksy Keyboard – Happy...

Apple said to have ‘War Room’ hunting for iOS 8 bugs on social media

Apple is fairly well known for its over-the-top customer service, and we’ve come across a story that provides the perfect example why. Reddit user Kiggsworthy posted an anecdote in r/Apple today captioned...

The survival guide to waiting in line for iPhone 6

We’re almost there, folks! After months of rumors, speculations, and leaks from “sources familiar with the matter,” iPhone 6 will be launching tomorrow Friday at 8am. For many of us, this is arguably...

Flipboard receives iOS 8 Share menu extension, support for iPhone 6 screens

Like many other popular apps, Flipboard, the beloved social news magazine for the iPhone and iPad, has received a nice update today bringing out support for iOS 8‘s Share sheet extension which allows...

Apple launches new privacy site with government request figures and more

Apple this evening launched a new privacy site in an effort to increase transparency on how it protects user data, and to educate users on how they can better protect themselves. Additionally, Tim Cook...

Readdle updates entire line of apps for iOS 8

If you have already downloaded Apple’s latest update to its mobile operating system, you’ll be happy to know that Readdle has been working hard to add extensions, widgets, iCloud Drive compatibility,...

Download iOS 8

After several months of beta testing, Apple just released iOS 8 to the public. This update, available over-the-air or via iTunes is a massive upgrade for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users.If you’re...