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Mac 101: Easter eggs

by Michael Rose (Mar 31st, 2013)

For decades, programmers have hidden secret features and surprises inside the software they write. Such tidbits are known as Easter eggs, after the annual holiday hunt. (Note that undiscovered hard-boiled eggs may eventually create less pleasant surprises if left to mature in warm places.) As ...

Five apps for Valentine's Day

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 12th, 2013)

Valentine's Day is only a few days away, so now is the time to grab a box of chocolates and secure a bouquet of roses for your loved ones. For a special twist on this holiday, check out our list of Valentine's Day apps that'll help you share your love both today and each day going ...

Apple's Chinese New Year sale begins Jan 25

by Michael Grothaus (Jan 22nd, 2013)

Apple has announced its annual "Red Friday" Chinese New Year sale. The sale will take place this Friday, January 25th from 12:01AM to 11:59PM SGT. The sale is valid at Apple's online store in Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. The Asian market -- and ...

Flurry: 17 million iOS, Android devices activated on Christmas Day

by Mike Wehner (Dec 27th, 2012)

If you received a new smartphone or tablet for Christmas, you're not alone; VentureBeat reports that over 17 million new iOS and Android devices were activated on Christmas day, according to analytics firm Flurry. That's a bump of over 330 percent over the average of the 20 days preceding the ...

Talkcast tonight, 10pm ET: Holiday cheer, Apple-style

by Michael Rose (Dec 23rd, 2012)

If Apple fans were shopping for a CEO-worthy Christmas gift (really, what do you get for the man who can buy everything?), they can stand down now. He may not have taken the front cover, but Tim Cook's selection as a runner-up for Time Magazine's Person of the Year certainly will warm hearts and ...

What are you looking for under your iTree on Christmas?

by Erica Sadun (Dec 21st, 2012)

It's the weekend before Christmas, and all through the blogosphere, not a creature is posting, not even here. Are your stockings hung by your chimneys with care? In hopes that Santa Tim Cook soon will be there? We hope that you're nestled, all snug in your beds, while visions of Apple ...

Nielsen reports that iPad is most wanted this holiday season

by Mike Schramm (Nov 20th, 2012)

Nielsen has released its annual report on which electronic goodies consumers in various age groups are looking for this Thanksgiving. Once again, Apple products are claiming most of the top of the list. Kids in the US aged 6-12 are looking for an iPad as the number one item under their ...

Five apps that'll help you celebrate the Easter holiday

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 6th, 2012)

Easter is just around corner which means it's time for spring flowers, lovely dresses and time with family and friends. Below are five apps to help you celebrate the Sunday holiday. If you have any suggestions of your own, please add them to the list (all prices are USD). Wood Puzzles Easter ...

Last-minute apps for Christmas Eve

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 24th, 2011)

With the clock ticking down the hours until Santa arrives, here are some last-minute holiday apps to load on your iPhone or iPad as you go out caroling, do last-minute shopping or visit your friends and family: Santa's Big Helper ($.99): This has a number of features, and if you're looking ...

Developers eager to submit apps before App Store vacation

by Mike Schramm (Dec 19th, 2011)

It's that time of year again: Snow is in the air, presents are underneath the tree, and Apple is about to shut down the developer's side of App Store for its yearly freeze. The New York Times has done some solid coverage on the shutdown this year, which will start this Thursday, and run for a ...

Apple releases 12 Days of Christmas app for European customers

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 8th, 2011)

Each year Apple has a holiday promotion that gives away free music, movies or apps via its 12 Days of Christmas app. The giveaway starts December 26 and ends January 6. Each day there's a new seasonal treat to download, and the app notifies users when the promotion goes live. Be sure to grab ...

Google's formerly-iPad-only Catalogs app now also on Android

by Mike Schramm (Nov 28th, 2011)

Updated to reflect that the iPad version has been out for several months. Google's shopping-centric mobile app isn't particularly new on the iPad -- we checked in on it in August -- but it's finally made its way to the Android platform. It's called Catalogs, and you can find it as a free ...

Thanksgiving app sales: Frogger Free, iBlast Moki 2, lots more

by Mike Schramm (Nov 22nd, 2011)

Every day this week, we'll be spotlighting some major app sales on the Store, because all week long for Thanksgiving, devs everywhere are putting up their apps for discounted prices. Come get some great cheap apps! The beautiful Lemmings-a-like Spirits for iPhone is down to just 99 ...

Holiday Gift Guide: Buying an iPod

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 17th, 2011)

There's something to be said for gifting a loved one with the stalwart iPod. Ranging from the no-frills iPod shuffle to the hardy iPod classic to the app-capable iPod touch, here's what you should consider before buying an iPod. How will I use it? It is possible to get a different iPod ...

Study: Shopping on iPads increases spending

by Mike Schramm (Nov 12th, 2011)

Whether you want to hear it or not (and trust me, I don't either), the holidays are just a couple of weeks away. Just a short 14 days from now, the holiday season will be upon us, and Black Friday and other holiday deals will be everywhere, encouraging us to buy gifts, sale items, and whatever ...