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TUAW's Daily App: Cartolina

by Mike Schramm (Sep 20th, 2010)

Cartolina is an app that I noticed over on the great Drawn! illustration blog. While you might not want to get it yourself (it's the thought that counts with greeting cards, and I think that, with both cards and letters, the real thing is still better), you can't disagree that the art of this one ...

5 Apps & more for Father's Day

by Michael Rose (Jun 20th, 2010)

Here in the US, in the UK and in 53 other countries, we're celebrating Father's Day. It's a day for Dad to sleep in, revel in the love of his family, and (perhaps not as importantly, but still nice) receive presents. Lots and lots of presents. Before you purchase yet another soap on a rope, ...

Chocolate covered iPad looks tasty

by Keith M (Jun 14th, 2010)

Your wife loves chocolate, and you know she's been eying that 1.5+ lb. bar at the local Trader Joe's like a lion does a gazelle. She's also a massive Apple fan who's been dying for a shiny new iPad for months. Birthday time: the bar, or the iPad? If you're a cheap SOB, you get the bar and call ...

TUAW's tips for gifting an iPad for Mother's Day

by Sang Tang (May 7th, 2010)

Still searching for that perfect Mother's Day gift for your mom or wife? Why not get her an iPad? Buy Mom a computer? You're kidding me, right? The iPad's versatility lends itself to some computer-like comparisons. And a natural response to this would be: "Who would want a computer for a Mother's ...

It's coming... FarmVille heading to iPhone and iPad

by Mike Schramm (Apr 21st, 2010)

Some will cheer, others will groan, but it seems that the love-it-or-hate-it Facebook game, FarmVille, is on its way to iPhone and iPad. A recent search of domains has uncovered both farmvilleiphone.com and farmvilleipad.com, both reserved by the same company currently overseeing Zynga's official ...

Mac 101: Purchase a file in iTunes for someone else

by Dave Caolo (Jan 4th, 2010)

The iTunes Store and App Store have mastered the art of the impulse purchase. "Only two bucks? Sure, why not?" The good news is that you can send a song, album, movie or TV show to a friend just as easily. Let's start with music. First, find the album or song you'd like to send. If you're sending ...

Five no-ship gifts for the last minute geek shopper

by Kelly Guimont (Dec 24th, 2009)

At this point, midday on Christmas Eve, basically all shipping deadlines have passed. If you're lucky you can find a store that has items for people on your gift list, but let's get real: You're choosing between gas station beer cozies, dancing reindeer and clearance VHS tapes. If you want to find ...

Attention last-minute Christmas shoppers: try Express Shopping at the Apple Store

by Steven Sande (Dec 22nd, 2009)

Are you finished with your Christmas shopping? Like most people, there's probably not enough time in the day to work, hang out with the family and friends, and then actually do shopping. If you're missing the perfect gift for someone and you're getting down to the last few days, Apple wants to make ...

Create a Time Capsule gift box

by Dave Caolo (Dec 8th, 2009)

If your Time Capsule is among the recently deceased, don't toss it just yet. The folks at Instructables have published photos of a dead Time Capsule that's been converted into a quite handsome gift box. The process looks like it was simple enough: Just remove the guts (here's how to get inside one), ...

5 gifts for the iPhone owner

by Dave Caolo (Dec 7th, 2009)

The iPhone owner on your list loves her iPhone. Really loves it. Become an enabler and give her the gifts she really wants. Here are five great gifts for the iPhone owner. WallDock - $25 iPhones need frequent charging and it isn't always convenient to connect them to your Mac. If Apple's own ...

TUAW's Steve Sande provides gift ideas on the latest MacJury podcast

by Steven Sande (Nov 20th, 2009)

Here it is, T-7 days until Black Friday, and you don't have any gift ideas? I joined MacJury podcaster Chuck Joiner earlier this week to provide my ideas for gifting. This was part two of a holiday gift ideas episode on the popular podcast. Joining me on the podcast were MacMouseCalls support ...

TUAW Gift Guides: Gifts for tech-savvy women

by Erica Sadun (Nov 4th, 2009)

Holiday time is drawing near, with Black Friday just over the horizon. So have you started thinking about what to get your favorite gal? You might want to subscribe to a Monoprice e-mail alert to catch the latest restocks for your beloved's iPhone or iPod touch. Last night, they sold out of their ...

Christmas iPod touch and iPhone gifts boost App Store volume

by Mike Schramm (Dec 29th, 2008)

Hello and welcome once again to The Obvious News. Our top story today: the sky remains blue, and we'll have a full report by our man on the scene Chip Thompson about that later. But first, this: apparently App Store downloads are up thanks to large holiday sales of the iPhone and iPod touch. This ...

So you just got an iTunes gift card -- now what?

by Steven Sande (Dec 25th, 2008)

All day on December 25, TUAW presents "Now What?" We've got first steps and recommendations for all the Apple gifts you found under the tree today. Happy holidays! Hopefully a lot of you reached into your Christmas stockings and pulled out a lump of coal fully-loaded iTunes gift card. In case you ...

Apple Store free shipping deadline is tonight

by Michael Rose (Dec 19th, 2008)

If you're flush enough to give Apple gifts this holiday season, but frugal enough to want to avoid shipping charges and still get your gear in time for Christmas, be mindful: Apple's web store deadline for free express shipping is tonight at midnight Pacific time (3 AM Saturday ET). Most items ...