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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 ...

Angry Birds turns 3: still exists, is popular

by Erica Sadun (Dec 11th, 2012)

Here at TUAW central, the third anniversary of Angry Birds caught our attention. These delightful scamps -- bird and pig -- have now been with us for the average lifespan of the mosquitofish. Admittedly, the now-elderly pigs are increasingly taking fiber supplements in addition to seeking ...

iTunes 11 for the change-averse: Where did all that stuff go?

by Erica Sadun (Dec 7th, 2012)

Is the new iTunes 11 interface making you a little hot under the collar? Reader response was so strong and so warm to our first iTunes 11 "where did it go?" post, we decided to follow it up with a handful of additional tips. Here are five things you might be looking for and struggling to find in ...

DevJuice: Talking with Tim McMorris about royalty-free soundtracks

by Erica Sadun (Aug 24th, 2012)

Several weeks ago, a developer sent a video as part of his TUAW product pitch. The app itself was interesting enough but I was blown away by the video's music. It was smart, it was contemporary, and it had excellent production values. So I started to google to find out more about this music ...

Chameleon Clock will startle people walking near your desk

by Mel Martin (Jul 23rd, 2012)

Here's a cute universal app with limited utility but great creativity. Chameleon Clock, selling for US $0.99, captures the background behind your iPad or iPhone using the built-in camera, then superimposes the time and date above that scene. The result is an illusion of a transparent iPad or ...

U.S. District Court denies preliminary injunction vs. Aereo, says live TV can be broadcasted to iOS devices

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jul 11th, 2012)

A U.S. district judge has ruled in favor of Aereo in denying a preliminary injunction to broadcasters suing the startup, saying the TV service is allowed to relay live programming to iPhones, iPads and other devices in New York City -- for now. Judge Alison Nathan said that even though she ...

Broadway star Josh Gad to play Woz in Jobs biopic

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 28th, 2012)

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Josh Gad is in talks to play Steve Wozniak in Jobs, the independent film staring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs. Gad is best known for his starring role in the South Park creators' musical "Book of Mormon." He is also a correspondent for The Daily Show and ...

Apple to offer filmmaker workshops for Tribeca Film Festival

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 17th, 2012)

Filmmakers in New York will want to be sure to stop by the West 14th Street and Soho Apple stores beginning April 20th through April 28th. The company is offering a series of filmmaking talks and workshops at the two locations in honor of the Tribeca Film Festival. The Apple Store, West ...

5 Apps for Mardi Gras

by Erica Sadun (Feb 21st, 2012)

With Lent peeking around the corner, there's still time to get down, celebrate, and indulge before fasting, abstinence, and penitence. In that spirit, here are a bunch of last minute apps to help you seize the day...and the pancakes. If you're lucky enough to be around New Orleans, follow your ...

Musicality: AirPlay popular music services to enabled speakers

by Erica Sadun (Feb 17th, 2012)

Musicality (US$9.99) offers one-app access to Pandora, Last.fm, and Grooveshark streaming music services. What's more, it adds in extra features that integrate with Growl notifications (so you can immediately see what song is playing, even when the app itself is hidden) and AirPlay. It's this ...

Apple to stream live Paul McCartney Concert to iTunes, Apple TV

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 8th, 2012)

Good news for Beatles and music fans. Later this week, Apple is hosting a free live stream of a Paul McCartney concert. McCartney will be performing from Capitol Studios in an event that celebrates the release of McCartney's latest album, Kisses on the Bottom. You'll need to fire up iTunes or your ...

Comcast launches live TV on iPad

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jan 10th, 2012)

There's a number of live TV-streaming apps out there for cable subscribers, and Comcast has added its AnyPlay service to the mix. Part of the Xfinity TV iPad app, AnyPlay allows subscribers with Xfinity HD Triple Play to access live cable programming at home via the iPad. Those who are traveling ...

Apple introduces Complete My Season

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 20th, 2011)

When I was grabbing the free episodes of Pan-Am early this morning, I noticed with much delight that Apple has extended its album-completion program to include television shows. Complete My Season allows you to pick up the remaining episodes of a TV season at a reduced price if you've already ...

Clever iPhone 4S tricks: Look at your own ear (Updated)

by Erica Sadun (Dec 11th, 2011)

Have you ever wanted to look in your own ear? Or at the nape of your neck? Or behind furniture? If you own an iPhone 4S and an Apple TV, you can wirelessly beam the picture from your camera to your large screen TV. Just enable AirPlay. Double-click the Home button, swipe to the right twice, ...

Global BBC iPlayer app will launch for iPhone, iPod touch on Thursday

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 6th, 2011)

Sadly, there's still no release date in sight for the global BBC iPlayer in the U.S., but those lucky countries that do have it will have it be expanded to the iPhone and iPod touch on Thursday. The iPad app launched in 11 countries initially, and the number has expanded to 16 with our ...