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How to Install iOS and iPadOS Apps on an Apple Silicon Mac

Did you know your Apple Silicon Mac can run iPhone and iPad apps? Here's how to get started.

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Why Don’t Apple iPads Have a Calculator?

Apple’ s iPad is a versatile computing device that has pretty much anything a user could ever want—except a standard calculator. Here’ s why.

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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs that allows hackers to access devices

Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.

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Stop Calling the iPad Pro a Laptop Replacement. It's Much More Than That

The 2021 iPad Pro finally answers the question of whether it can replace your laptop, but the answer might not be what you think.

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iOS 14.5 arrives this week. 2 reasons you should wait to update your iPhone or iPad

Being an early adopter of iOS 14.5 or any new software doesn't always pay off. Here's what you need to know.

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The new iPad Pro is an incredible technological feat, but why should you upgrade?

Just a few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on why the 2018 iPad Pro is one of the best products Apple has ever made and talked about how it was “one of the most future-proof computers ever made.” The key point I was trying to convey was that the 2020 iPad

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Apple releases important iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch security patches | TechCrunch

The tech giant said the security updates are "important" and are "recommended for all users."

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Use Your iPhone or iPad to Record Video Directly on Your Mac

If you have macOS Yosemite or later, you can use your iPhone or iPad as a video camera to record directly to your Mac using QuickTime. Here’s how!

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Apple Loop: Disappointing iPhone 12 Leaks, iPad SE Surprise, Goodbye MacBook Pro

This week’s Apple headlines; some disappointing iPhone 12 leaks, the ‘slow’ 5G iPhone, saying goodbye to the classic MacBook Pro, Apple’s iPad strategy, the return of the iPod Music Quiz, and more...

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14 hidden iPhone and iPad gems: Screenshots, trackpad, better battery charging

Apple's lesser-known features like improved screenshots and a new volume indicator that make the iPhone and iPad infinitely appealing.

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The new iPad Pro isn’t a laptop replacement. It’s better than that

This new batch of iPad Pros finally shows that the tablet approaching its full potential

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If your 3rd-gen iPad Air has a faulty screen, Apple might fix it for free

Some iPad Airs last year will develop a blank screen problem – but Apple will take care of it for you.

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An Apple store Genius shows how the iPad Pro can't replace a PC

Is this truly the post-PC era? The evidence of this man's Apple store visit suggests it hasn't quite arrived yet.

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Apple Issues Warning For Millions Of iPad, iPhone Users

Apple has confirmed that millions of iPhones and iPads are at risk in iOS 13...

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iPadOS: The 11 best features coming to your iPad on September 24 - Business Insider

Apple's iPadOS software update for the iPad will bring several new features that make it a better laptop replacement when it launches on September 24.

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Apple reportedly launching new iPhone Pro and iPads with better cameras, 16-inch MacBook Pro and new AirPods | TechCrunc

Apple is getting ready for its usual fall iPhone launch event, which is rumored to be happening September 10, though the event hasn’t been officially confirmed this year. A new report from Bloomberg offers a preview of the lineup of hardware products Ap

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7 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on August 7th – BGR

Samsung might have the floor today since it's announcing its new Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 flagship smartphones, but we still have a little something in store for all the Apple fans out there: paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free! You'll fi

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Apple just released iOS 12.4 for the iPhone and iPad – BGR

It might not be quite as exciting as Apple's iOS 13 beta, but the company just pushed out a new software update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. iOS 12.4 comes about two months after the initial release of iOS 12.3, and it mainly focuses on bug f

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Report: Apple starting production of new 10.2-inch iPad in July, 16-inch MacBook Pro coming in fall - 9to5Mac

The rumors around the redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro continue to flow in. A report today via Economic Daily News suggests that the new laptop will enter mass production in the fourth quarter. The previously-rumored 10.2-inch iPad is also apparently on the

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Apple may switch iMac, iPad, and MacBook to colorful mini LED screens | VentureBeat

A relatively recent display technology will reportedly bridge the gap between older LCD and expensive OLED for larger Apple device displays.

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The best iPad apps of 2019

You've got some cash, you want some apps - here they are

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Next iPad Rumored To Keep Headphone Jack, May Have Brilliant, Surprise New Design

A new rumor from the supply chain gives interesting details about the next iPad and it may look different from what you’re expecting.

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How to Downgrade Your iPhone or iPad From iOS 12 to iOS 11.4 | Digital Trends

Apple's iOS 12 may be the latest and greatest version of the mobile operating system, but perhaps it's not right for you now. If that's the case, thankfully there are some ways to go back to iOS 11.4. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to downgrade

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Apple releases iOS 11.4 for iPhone and iPad with AirPlay 2, Messages in iCloud support

Ahead of the unveiling of Apple's future plans for iOS at WWDC, the company has released iOS 11.4 to the public, including support for its ClassKit framework for educational apps, support for AirPlay 2, and the long-overdue addition of Messages in iCloud.

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iOS 12 'doubles down' on performance for iPhone and iPad

Apple has debuted iOS 12, bringing better performance to older devices, augmented reality, and more to iPhones and iPads later in the year.

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Messages in iCloud: Everything you need to know

Messages in iCloud is a great upgrade to Apple's messaging platform, working across both iOS and macOS devices. AppleInsider takes a deep dive on what Messages in iCloud can do, how it works, and where it has limitations.

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Apple iPad review (2018): A little better, a little less competition

The tablet business has been tough in recent years, but last year Apple found a hit in its low-cost iPad. Its admirable performance and battery life made up for...

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Apple introduces a cheap 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support | TechCrunch

Apple is holding a press conference right now in Chicago. And the company unveiled a brand new device — well, sort of. Apple is going to sell a brand new 9.7-inch iPad that works with the Apple Pencil. Before today, only (more expensive) iPad Pro models

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Apple previews iOS 11.3’s new Animojis and battery service warnings

More big news out of Apple this morning. The company’s offering up a preview of what’s to come in the latest version of its mobile operating system. The..

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Before you update to iOS 11 here's how to check which apps won't work

For users of Apple's iOS the imminent arrival of a major new update to the mobile platform is generally a moment of high excitement.

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Apple iOS 11 review: A big deal for iPads, but not iPhones

Now, with iOS 11, Apple is focusing even more on its big-screen iPad experience, but at the same time, it's leaving the iPhone a bit behind. The icons aren't exactly hard to figure out, but they're so close together on my iPhone 6S that it always takes m

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The new iOS 11 gives the iPad its biggest update ever — here’s what it’s like

iOS 11 greatly improves the iPad's functionality, but it's still not enough to replace a full computer.

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The 27 most interesting new features in iOS 11

When iOS 11, the new, free iPhone/iPad OS upgrade comes this fall, you won't gain any big-ticket feature. Instead, you'll get lot of tiny nips and tucks that fall into five categories: Nice Tweaks, Storage Help, iPad Exclusives, Playing Catch-Up

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This is what Apple’s newest iPad might look like – BGR

Apple’s WWDC 2017 is getting closer, which means we’re soon going to learn more details about iOS 11 and the next major macOS update. But that’s not the only exciting thing coming out of the event.

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LED Screens May Cause Permanent Damage

CBS Tampa covered the new scientific researches by the Complutense University of Madrid and Reticare.

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Apple iOS 10.3 Has A Nasty Surprise

Apple iOS 10.3 upgrades are causing iPhone and iPad users to worry...

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The 8 best new features Apple added to your iPhone in iOS 10.3

After releasing roughly 437 different iOS 10.3 betas to developers over the past few weeks alone, Apple has finally released iOS 10.3 to the public. The new mobile software is available as an over the air (OTA) download or as a download through iTunes on

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Tech Tip: What to Do When a Mac or iDevice is Stolen

It can happen to anyone. One minute you're sitting at an outside café, you get distracted, and the next minute you notice your iPhone or MacBook is gone. Or

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Apple launches Apple Support troubleshooting app for iPhone and iPad

Apple launched a new app on Tuesday for people who use its products. It's pretty nifty.

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How to Remove Other Data from iPhone/iPad

Remove other data from your iPhone and iPad, and create some space. You can smoothly use your iOS device by removing other data from iPhone and iPad.

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The 92 features that make iOS 10 a fine, free upgrade

You can upgrade your iPhone to iOS 10 today! 92 new features, yours free! First, there’s been a colossal revamp of Messages, Apple’s text-messaging app. Second, Apple (APPL) has brilliantly rethought that moment when you pick up the phone—a hundred

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Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID

Enabling two-factor authentication for your Apple ID is probably the most effective way to keep your Apple products secure.

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Hands-On Impressions of iOS 10 Developer Beta | Other World Computing Blog

During the past few days, I've been acquainting myself with the first developer beta of iOS 10.

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Don’t have an Apple TV? The iPad can also be a Home Hub for HomeKit devices | TechCrunch

Yesterday at its annual developer's conference Apple took the wraps off the next generation of HomeKit, its Internet of Things platform for devices such as..

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Tech Tip: Creating Reminders Based on Location | Other World Computing Blog

Apple's Reminders app is probably one of the most underused apps on both iOS and Mac OS X. Many people place meeting or personal reminders into Calendars,

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How to Prepare your iPad for International Travel

Whether you’re the occasional traveler, or you frequently leave the country for work excursions, even the most seasoned veteran commuters can become flummoxed when it comes to using your iOS …

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Are Your Tunes Safe? Apple and the Curious Case of the Missing Music | Other World Computing Blog

Over the past few weeks, there’s been a lot of buzz about Apple Music allegedly and mysteriously removing tunes from the iTunes libraries of a small number of people. The Internet being what it is, this got blown up into “Apple Music is deleting iTunes libraries” and unnecessarily concerned a lot of people.

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Road to NAB: Podcasting With an iPad or iPhone | Other World Computing Blog

Earlier this month, the Rocket Yard hoped to launch some podcasting careers with a post teaching how to get started with podcasting. Now, there are some readers who may not own a Mac of any sort but would still like to be an online broadcaster.

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15 Products That Defined Apple’s First 40 Years | WIRED

WIRED celebrates Apple's 40th birthday with a look back at the 15 products that define its legacy in our culture.

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Quick Tip: Setting Up the Night Shift Feature In iOS 9.3 | Other World Computing Blog

Apple is touting a new feature that can actually help you to fall asleep faster. In this quick tip, I’ll show you how to set up Night Shift.

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Apple 9.7-Inch iPad Pro Review: Tablet vs. Laptop Showdown

The latest iPad can handle many common PC tasks, though not without trade-offs in usability and comfort.

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The Most Important Apple Executive You’ve Never Heard Of

A little over a year ago, Apple had a problem: The iPad Pro was behind schedule. Elements of the hardware, software, and accompanying stylus weren’t going to be ready for a release in the spring. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook and his top lieutenants had to delay the unveiling until the fall.

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Google finally launches an AdWords app for iPhone and iPad | 9to5Mac

Google has finally launched a full-fledged iOS app for users of its AdWords advertising service. The AdWords app arrives today as the first official iOS app for the service and it's available for b...

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The iPad Air 3 will reportedly be announced in March | The Verge

A new iPad Air appears to be on the way. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is likely to introduce an updated model of the Air during an event in mid-March, marking the line's first change in over a year....

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Pediatricians Rethink Screen Time Policy for Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics is revising its recommendation that parents avoid all screen time for children under age 2 and limit it to two hours a day for older children.

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iPhone apps with XcodeGhost Malware: Top 25 iOS apps in App Store | BGR

After setting up a special help page that provides information about the massive XcodeGhost malware hack on its website, Apple has listed the top 25 iOS apps built using the counterfeit version of Xcode that was capable of injecting malware in apps befor

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Awesome Hidden Features of iOS 9

Downloaded iOS 9 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch? Have you spotted these useful hidden features?

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20 Awesome Hidden Features of iOS 9 | NDTV Gadgets

Downloaded iOS 9 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch? Have you spotted these useful hidden features?

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Smarter Siri, better battery life in Apple software update

Apple's iPhones and iPads are getting free software updates Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, including battery improvements and a smarter virtual assistant. The new features and capabilities in the update, iOS 9, are primarily refinements rather than anything transformative. But the new software is still worth getting, especially as new apps often require the latest version to work.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Some Stock Apps Can Be Deleted Someday - Fortune

After years of having to shuffle those pesky stock apps you never use around your iPhone, you might be able to delete them eventually.

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Which One Is More Secure: Android or iOS?

In addition to looking at things like the selection of emoji and your options for selfies when comparing one mobile platform to another, it’s time to also start paying close attention to how they compare for security.

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Rovio's 'Angry Birds 2' to launch on Apple's iOS July 30

Finnish developer Rovio will launch its first official sequel to the ultra-popular "Angry Birds" game on July 30, debuting on mobile platforms including Apple's iOS.

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Rovio's 'Angry Birds 2' to launch on Apple's iOS July 30

Finnish developer Rovio will launch its first official sequel to the ultra-popular

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Apple has been testing a giant iPad for at least 3 years

Apple has been testing prototypes of an iPad with a larger screen for years.

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Apple Rumored to be Working on a Crazy iPhone Design Change We Thought We’d Never See

Apple this year will launch two new iPhone models, including the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which should be generally similar to its predecessors when it comes to overall design. But a new report says that Apple is already working on technology that mi

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Best Free iPhone Apps: 10 paid iOS apps on sale for free, June 19 | BGR

This has been a fantastic week for paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and we're finishing things on a high note. Yesterday's post had nine great paid iOS apps on sale — some of them are still free if you hurry — and today we have 10 more

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Apple is hiring human editors to change the way you get news

Apple appears to be building a newsroom. The iPhone maker has posted a new job listing that...

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Apple unveils iOS 9 with smarter Siri, public transit in Maps, iPad split-screen multitasking

Apple's next-generation mobile operating system, iOS 9, will focus on enhanced system intelligence, numerous improvements to built-in apps, new iPad-specific capabilities, and much more, it was announced at WWDC on Monday.

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7 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free downloads right now

We started the week off properly with a great list of paid iPhone and iPad apps that were on sale for free for a limited time. In fact, if you hurry you can still grab a few of them without paying ...

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Apple's larger ‘iPad Pro’ expected in October

Reports indicate larger 12.9in iPad could be released in second half of 2015 with new USB ports aimed at business users

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19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know

You spend, like, half of your life on that thing. Time to figure out what it really does...

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Armed With Only An iPad This Magician Blows Everyone Away - NewsLinQ

Simon Pierro brought a magic iPad with him and wowed Ellen's audience right along with Ellen!

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7 great uses for an old phone or tablet!!!

Upgrading to a new smartphone or tablet always feels like Christmas morning, but it also leaves you with an old gadget that’s taking up space...Before you decide to sell it or give it away, there are some very cool things you can do with it. You'll definitely want to give these a try.

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Best Free iPhone Apps: 9 paid iOS apps that are now free downloads

Yesterday's list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale was our biggest list of the week, but that doesn't mean the fun is over. We've got plenty more nifty paid iOS apps on sale for you today — nine apps in total.

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Best Free iPhone Apps: 9 paid IOS apps that are now free downloads

Another day, another list of cool paid iPhone and iPad apps you can download without paying a cent — and today's list is our biggest of the week. Yesterday's list had some rare gems on it, and a few of them are still free downloads as of the time of thi

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Why Apple Selling Fewer iPads Is Actually A Huge Achievement

Why do we critique Apple for building a product with longevity?

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Reading On A Screen Before Bed Might Be Killing You

You've heard that using screens before bedtime can mess with your sleep, but new research suggests the problem is even more serious. Reading from an iPad before bed not only makes it harder to fall asleep, but also impacts how sleepy and alert you...

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Sony “stuck in 1992″ after hacks – except for Macs, iPads and iPhones | 9to5Mac

A Sony employee has described the company as being "stuck in 1992" following the massive hacks, with employees desperately trying to avoid using any technology that could be compromised, reports Te...

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Got an iPad and this app? You’ve got a second Mac screen

Ever since the iPad first came out, people have wanted to use their Apple tablets as a second computer monitor, but most of the software that makes that possible transfers data over Wi-Fi — introducing lag and inconsistency. A new app called Duet

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Best Free iPhone Apps: $53 worth of paid iPhone, iPad apps now free | BGR

Black Friday week has everyone in deal mode, and we've got plenty of deals for you to enjoy here on BGR. We always share great paid iPhone and iPad apps that are available for free — a few from yesterday's batch as still free if you hurry — and today

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8 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time (save $35!)

It's hard to believe that November is already here and before you know it, it'll be 2015. Of course, there are plenty of paid iPhone and iPad apps to be had for free before the year is over. We're ...

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The 10 Most Memorable Apple Commercials • Highsnobiety

Apple’s advertising calls into question what is more effective: telling a story, or merely allowing a product to sell itself without allowing the commercial spot to feel like a cold tutorial? In its early days, the company wanted to feel…

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Apple Through The Years

A brief history of Apple's finest moments. Did you know about the iPhone that only the biggest Apple devotees can see? Oh yeah. That happened.

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Change This iPhone Setting To Stop Closed Apps From Tracking Your Location

If you don't want apps to know where you and your smartphone are when you're not using them, you should change this iPhone setting.

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IBM to sell business-optimized iPads in unexpected partnership

IBM says it will develop business-optimized apps for the iOS platform, and will sell both iPhones and iPads to business customers, too.

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How to Sell Your Old iPad

Need to get rid of your old iPad? There are several ways to do so, including trade-in programs, eBay, and even using Facebook to find a buyer.

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How Much Energy Does Your iPhone (And Other Devices) Really Use?

If you fully drain and charge your iPad every other day it will use about 12 kWh of electricity per year. Source: Electric Power Research Institute

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Cutting through the hype: The 5 best new features in iOS 8

Apple blew developers away when it unveiled iOS 8 on Monday during its annual WWDC 2014 keynote presentation. Did the company’s announcements blow iPhone and iPad users away as well? That remains t...

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19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know

You spend, like, half of your life on that thing. Time to figure out what it really does.

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iOS 8 will introduce split-screen multitasking on Apple's iPad

Some early details surrounding Apple's upcoming iOS 8 update began leaking last month, and we can likely expect many of the remaining holes to be filled in now that Apple's annual WWDC event is jus...

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Teardown reveals the risks of counterfeit iPad chargers

A teardown by an engineer investigating the differences between genuine and counterfeit iPad chargers found that despite looking almost identical externally, there were big differences internally, ...