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Facebook update boosts privacy features to iOS app

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 19th, 2013)

Facebook has updated its iOS app, adding new status icons and new privacy features. The version 6.2 update follows updates made to the web version of Facebook, especially regarding the all-important privacy status. Now after a user has posted a status update, photo or a link, they can tap a ...

Apple updates Configurator app

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 19th, 2013)

Apple has released an update to its Configurator app. The OS X app allows users to configure and deploy iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices in an enterprise environment, such as schools or government institutions. While no major changes were introduced, there are several minor improvements that ...

Vine 1.1.3 update adds a share button

by John-Michael Bond (Jun 18th, 2013)

A new update has been released for the popular social video app Vine that adds a sharing button beneath posts in your feed, along with the standard bug fixes that come with every update. Sharing is a nice touch that the app has been sorely lacking since its launch. When you hit share, you're given ...

Knights of Pen and Paper now updated to +1 edition

by Mike Schramm (Jun 18th, 2013)

The excellent iOS RPG Knights of Pen and Paper has been updated to the +1 Edition (as we heard it would be back at GDC) and is now available as a free update on the App Store. This new version, which is technically 2.02, brings lots of new content, game updates, new dungeons to explore and many ...

Neat revises mobile scanning app, adds expense reporting

by Michael Rose (Jun 18th, 2013)

Pushing towards a paperless future, the neat folks at Neat have released version 2.0 of Neat for iOS. The new build of the scanning-on-the-go application features much faster performance, scan annotation, new sharing and collaboration options, plus a new expense-reporting tool. Neat has made ...

Apple TV 5.4 beta adds iTunes Radio, Conference Room Display

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 18th, 2013)

Apple has released the Apple TV 5.4 beta to developers. The latest beta software for Apple's set-top box adds support for several new features, notes JournalDulapin.com. The first up is iTunes Radio, which Apple announced at WWDC would be coming to Apple TV in the fall. iTunes Radio functions much ...

Skype adds video messaging to Skype for Mac, iPhone and iPad

by Steven Sande (Jun 17th, 2013)

Skype is usually about communicating in real time, but today the Microsoft subsidiary added a new feature that works even in those cases when your recipient isn't going to be able to see you right now -- video messaging. Skype Video Messaging has been in beta for a while; today the free feature is ...

TweetDeck 3 now available for OS X

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 14th, 2013)

Twitter announced last week it was redesigning TweetDeck and giving it a fresh look and feel. Today, those changes hit the OS X version of the social networking app. The latest version of TweetDeck has a powerful, new sidebar that gives you quick access to items like your columns, your lists and ...

Yahoo! Sports gets iOS app overhaul

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 14th, 2013)

Yahoo! has been on a tear lately revamping its mobile apps. The latest is Yahoo! Sports 4.0 for iOS (formerly known as "Sportacular"). The most noticeable improvement is that the app is now universal. The app has also been completely redesigned with a slick new look, and lets you sync your ...

BBC iPlayer Radio app adds Glastonbury coverage

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 14th, 2013)

The BBC has updated its popular iPlayer Radio app with Glastonbury coverage. From the app's release notes: It's summer festival time! This update adds access to the BBC's extensive Glastonbury coverage, which will include live video streams throughout the event, as well as live performance video ...

Triposo gets major update just in time for summer travel

by Mel Martin (Jun 13th, 2013)

I liked Triposo (free) when I reviewed it earlier this year. It's a detailed worldwide travel and vacation planning guide. Triposo has just been updated with many new and welcome features, making it an even more useful travel companion. The original version had a definite bias for big-city ...

Daily Update for June 12, 2013

by Steven Sande (Jun 12th, 2013)

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 releases AirPort Utility 6.3 for Mac

by Mike Schramm (Jun 12th, 2013)

Apple has released an update to its AirPort Utility app for the Mac, bringing it up to version 6.3. It adds the ability to extend a guest WiFi network across multiple AirPort base stations, support for WPS-capable printers and improved international support. It's a free download, as always. The 6.3 ...

RunKeeper gets social

by Steven Sande (Jun 11th, 2013)

In a nice respite from all of the iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks news, RunKeeper (free) has announced a new update to version 3.5 with a social feed in the app. What does this mean to RunKeeper users? Version 3.5 now lets you view your activities, milestones and those of your RunKeeper buddies right in ...

Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 5

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 10th, 2013)

Adobe has officially released Photoshop Lightroom 5 today. The photo editing and management software is a direct competitor to Apple's Aperture. While the software has dozens of new features, here are the six top ones: Advanced Healing Brush: Remove distracting elements with a single brush ...