Venerable sound capture app Audio Hijack reimagined for v3

by Michael Rose (Jan 20th 2015 5:00PM)

For an independent app developer, a 13-year run with a flagship app is nothing to sneeze at. When that flagship app owns its particular niche of the OS X ecosystem as thoroughly as Rogue Amoeba's Audio Hijack, however, that kind of longevity is les...

Blossom ups the ante in the smart sprinkler controller market

by Steven Sande (Nov 18th 2014 10:00AM)

Early in 2014, an app-connected "smart sprinkler controller" called the Rachio Iro made a splash when it arrived online and in Home Depot stores. By the end of the summer, a lot of people -- myself included -- were raving about the device and how m...

Skype for Web (beta): App-free calls coming soon to Safari

by Steven Sande (Nov 14th 2014 12:00PM)

With as many issues as I've had with Skype over the years, it really rubs me the wrong way that I have to install the Skype for Mac app on my trusty iMac and MacBook Pro for those occasional face-to-face calls. Thanks to a beta announced today by th...

Skype for iPhone updated with new photo tools, UI improvements

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 31st 2014 11:00AM)

Following an update for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Skype for iPhone today was updated again with new photo management options and faster chat load times and more. The improvements also include several UI tweaks for your contact list. Save and delet...

Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 30th 2014 3:30PM)

Here are some of the best free apps, app updates and new apps that have landed in the App Store recently. All app prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can. Apps Now Free DropTask - Visual To-...

How to get phone calls on your Mac in Yosemite

by Victor Agreda Jr (Oct 17th 2014 1:00PM)

Chris Breen has a quick writeup on how to set your iPhone to route calls through your Mac (or use your Mac to make calls). Some important things to know: Your iPhone and Mac must be on the same WiFi network and you'll need iOS 8 and Yosemite inst...

Skype for iOS updated for optimized iPhone 6 experience

by John-Michael Bond (Oct 15th 2014 3:00PM)

Microsoft has released a new update for Skype's iOS app offering users with the larger iPhone 6 and 6+ an optimized user interface. In addition, the app now allows users to mark individual conversations as read/unread, disable notification sounds...

Skype Qik wants to become your "go to" video message app

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 14th 2014 12:00PM)

After acquiring and retiring the Qik video streaming app, Skype has relaunched the service as Skype Qik: Group Video Messaging, a drop-dead-easy video messaging app. Similar to iMessage video chat, the app allows you to message your friends and f...

Skype for OS X gets updated with redesign, improved video calls, and messaging

by John-Michael Bond (Oct 9th 2014 3:00PM)

Skype has just launched its redesigned Mac client, introducing a new look that fits with the aesthetics of the upcoming OS X Yosemite. If you've been using the recently updated iPhone or iPad versions of the service you'll recognize the some of th...

VMware Fusion/Fusion Pro 7 ready for OS X Yosemite

by Steven Sande (Sep 3rd 2014 8:00AM)

With the impending release of OS X Yosemite this fall, the virtual machine wars have heated up with the release of VMware Fusion 7 and Fusion Pro 7 today. On August 20th, Parallels announced the latest version of its virtual machine environment, Pa...

Daily Deals for August 21, 2014, featuring discounts on three Mac utility apps

by Kelly Hodgkins (Aug 21st 2014 2:45PM)

It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own handpicked iOS and OS X selections. All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly....

Skype blocks users with OS X 10.5, earlier versions

by John-Michael Bond (Aug 7th 2014 6:30PM)

A sad reality of owning older Macs running old version of OS X is the steady ticking time bomb of obsolescence. For Mac owners still running OS X 10.5 Leopard or earlier versions of the Mac's operating system, there has been another casualty of t...

UE Boom for iOS, Mac is a superb and portable Bluetooth speaker

by Matt Tinsley (Jul 21st 2014 2:00PM)

The UE Boom (US$199) by Ultimate Ears is a portable, Bluetooth-enabled wireless speaker compatible with Mac and iOS devices. If you've ever grown tired of the limited quality of your MacBook, iPhone or iPad's speaker (and let's face it, who hasn't?...

Skype 5.2 for iPhone brings voice messaging back

by Dave Caolo (Jul 7th 2014 3:00PM)

Skype has updated its iPhone app to version 5.2, which brings voice messaging back. Incoming messages now show up among your conversations and can be reviewed at will. Just tap to listen. Also, version 5.2 lets you review a contact's information w...