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Daily iPad App: Gradients is a free iOS photo editor that is worth a look

by Mel Martin (May 2nd, 2013)

I'm always on the lookout for free photo apps that do a good job, and Gradients for the iPad or iPhone (free, universal) fits the bill. The app lets you add gradients to existing photos with almost infinite variations and control. I often create gradients in Photoshop, especially to tone down the ...

Baby Monitor 3G makes watching your baby much easier with new OS X version

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 30th, 2013)

Having a baby requires constant vigilance -- morning and night you are watching over your little one to keep them safe and happy. One indispensable tool for parents is a baby monitor that lets you watch over your child from afar. If you have an old iOS device lying around, then you might want to ...

Apple agrees to $53 million settlement in iPhone and iPod Touch warranty class action

by Yoni Heisler (Apr 12th, 2013)

Wired is reporting that Apple has agreed to a $53 million settlement in a class-action suit focusing on Apple's warranty practices regarding water damage in older iOS devices. The settlement agreement, which was leaked to Wired, has already been signed off on by Apple chief litigation counsel ...

Brass instruments make custom iPad amplifiers

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 25th, 2013)

Speaker and amplifier choice is a personal thing, with some focusing on sound quality and others preferring form over function. If you are looking for something unique, then you should check out this Analog Tele-Phonographer spotted by Boing Boing and crafted by Christopher Locke. Each unit ...

Toy Fair 2013: Ubooly is soft, squishy and smart thanks to the iPhone

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Feb 11th, 2013)

Like Macworld/iWorld, Toy Fair 2013 is filled with products that began life as Kickstarter crowdfunding efforts; Ubooly is one of them. This combo of a plush bear and an iOS app received more than US$28,000 in funding on Kickstarter in April 2012. It later received $1.5 million in seed ...

iBuku Pets lets you recycle your old iPhone by giving it to your kids

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 5th, 2012)

Rather than toss their old iPhone or iPod touch into the trash, an increasing number of parents are giving their worn down devices to their children as toys. I have to agree that an iPod touch with the right apps can be an enjoyable play thing for your little one, but that device is not made ...

Chillingo and 10Tons offer discounts on popular games

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 23rd, 2012)

It's Black Friday, which means there are discounts galore on hardware and software for Mac and iOS owners. Starting on November 22, game makers Chillingo and 10Tons have discounted a wide number of their game titles including Azkend 2, Tiny Troopers and Cut the Rope. You can browse through the ...

Black Friday sales on Apple hardware and accessories

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 22nd, 2012)

Black Friday Sales are starting and we have a growing list of hardware deals for you to peruse. We will update this list on Thursday and Friday, so keep checking back for the latest sales. CrashPlan Online backup service CrashPlan has cut its normal $100+ yearly fee by 97%. You can grab a ...

David Gilmour concert to be released as iPhone, iPad app

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 7th, 2012)

Rather than stick to a DVD-only distribution for concerts, DVD authoring group The Pavement is turning to smartphone apps to reach a larger audience. The company is working with David Gilmour, formerly of Pink Floyd, who will become the first musician to release a concert as a smartphone app. ...

Why Lightning is extra awesome

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 5th, 2012)

Updated for clarity & to note that 30-pin cable is also universal for iPhone and iPad. Apple's Lightning cable received a fair amount of criticism when it was introduced along with the iPhone 5. The new port replaces the 30-pin connector found on previous iPhone models and contains ...

The iPod touch doesn't have a light sensor because it's 'too thin'

by Mike Schramm (Oct 16th, 2012)

Kevin Tofel over at GigaOm stepped into the sunlight this past week (a dangerous endeavor for any blogger, let me tell you), and found out something strange about his new iPod touch: It doesn't have an autobrightness function. That's because it doesn't have a light sensor at all, apparently: ...

iPod touch "significantly" less powerful than iPhone 5

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 15th, 2012)

Geekbench has some early benchmarks from the iPhone 5 and Apple's latest iPod touch. Though it's a nice improvement over previous models, the fifth-generation iPod touch didn't fare so well when compared to other Apple handhelds. The new iPod touch scored a 619, which places it right below ...

Brookstone's Rover 2.0 iOS-controlled "Spy Tank" a blast to drive

by Steven Sande (Oct 11th, 2012)

With the holiday buying season just around the corner, we're starting to hear and see evidence of some fun iOS-related accessories to pick up this year. Brookstone has started off by supplying us with a Rover 2.0 App-Controlled Spy Tank (US$149.99) to test. Come along for a ride! The Rover ...

Daily Update for October 10, 2012

by Steven Sande (Oct 10th, 2012)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player ...

Apple posts new iPod touch user guide

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 9th, 2012)

Customers who pre-ordered the new iPod touch and are waiting for it to arrive can occupy their time by downloading an electronic version of the user guide. The e-book includes 138 pages that covers everything from the hardware features of the device to apps like Passbook and Maps. The guide is ...