More Apple Articles

  • 18 January 2013

  • News: How to temporarily mute notifications on iOS

    On Tuesday, I shared my frustration with iOS 6's lack of a systemwide mute switch for notifications that silences such alerts even when your iOS device is in use. As I complained about then, I find it annoying when incoming notifications interrupt streaming video or turn-by-turn directions, and Do Not Disturb is no help in those situations. I don't want to disable those notifications entirely; I just want to silence them when I'm using certain apps.

  • 17 January 2013

  • News: Amazon rolls out iOS-optimized MP3 store

    Watch your back, iTunes: Amazon's now in the game of selling digital music to iOS users. The retail giant has optimized its store to let owners of iPhones and iPod touches browse and purchase from its 22-million song catalog.

  • News: Samsung beats Apple as iPhone peaks

    Since 2010 Samsung has grown its smartphone market share from 8 percent to over 30 percent in 2012; meanwhile Apple’s market share is expected to peak in 2013 at 22 percent; remaining flat through 2018.

  • Opinion: Remains of the Day: Ever smaller

    The next iPhone may scan your fingerprints, and the future iPad will--almost shockingly--not be bigger and heavier. The remainders for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 are lighter than air.

  • 16 January 2013

  • News: On the lookout for Mac and iOS products at CES

    International CES is not much of a show for Mac users. (Actually, given the preponderance of 4K TVs crowding the showfloor at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the lack of stellar smartphone news, it's becoming less of a show for PC and mobile users, too.) But look long enough and you can find a few items of interest on the acres of exhibit space that may appeal to Mac users. Broaden the criteria to include items for the iPhone or iPad, and your search becomes a lot easier.

  • News: AT&T expands FaceTime over cellular support

    At long last--after considerable customer criticism--AT&T said Wednesday it will let even more customers use the FaceTime video chatting service over its cellular networks. Mark Collins, the company's senior vice president of voice and data products, made the announcement in a blog post. "As a result of ongoing testing, we're announcing AT&T will enable FaceTime over Cellular at no extra charge for customers with any tiered data plan using a compatible iOS device."

  • Buying Advice: MacBook or iPad: What should you buy?

    If you're not sure about whether to get a MacBook or an iPad, don't worry, we're here to help. Here we go through the key elements of what a MacBook or iPad can and can't do, so you can make an informed decision as to which device is right for you.

  • How-Tos: Remains of the Day: The boys of summer

    It may be the summer of the iPhone 5S; Apple's considering dropping into China; and an old friend of Apple's has some advice for Tim Cook. The remainders for Tuesday, January 15, 2013 love for you will still be strong.

  • How-Tos: How to sync Facebook and iPhone contacts

    If you want to sync your Facebook and iPhone contacts, here’s how to do it. We also outline the pitfalls to watch out for, and how to remove Facebook contacts from your iPhone or iPad running iOS 6.

  • 15 January 2013

  • News: Apple's iPhone, iPad lead the way as mobile BI matures, says Ovum

    Apple and Google's Android have the widest adoption among mobile BI (business intelligence) applications, as the products are becoming more mature, according to a report from market research company Ovum.

  • 14 January 2013

  • Feature: Best iPhone weather apps

    Use you iPhone to check the weather forecast while you're on the go. Here's what we think are the best iPhone weather apps.

  • News: Apple cuts iPhone 5 parts orders due to low demand

    Apple has reportedly cut orders for iPhone 5 components due to lower than expected demand.

  • News: Study identifies Galaxy S III and iPhone 5 users as biggest data hogs

    Apple iPhone 5 users consume the most cellular data, while owners of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S III upload more data than any other smartphone, according to a survey conducted by Arieso.

  • 11 January 2013

  • News: Reminders: How to quickly schedule tasks on your Mac

    I've written about--and even made videos about--the Reminders app before. While the app, built-in to both iOS and Mountain Lion, isn't as feature-rich as many third-party to-do list apps, I appreciate its simple iCloud syncing, Siri integration, and cross-device ubiquity.

  • News: Remains of the Day: Forget it, Tim, it's China

    Tim Cook and Phil Schiller are doing the full court press in China, the 27-inch iMac is still pressed for supply, and the late Steve Jobs was ready to press HP to give a former CEO his job back. The remainders for Thursday, January 10, 2013 are pressed for time.

  • News: Straight Talk and Walmart offer iPhone unlimited plan, financing deal

    If the words "unlimited," "iPhone," and "no contract" are a few of your favorite things, then Straight Talk Wireless is ready to make your day. Starting on Friday, January 11, the carrier will be offering the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 on its $45 per month unlimited plan.

  • Video: Video: Nexus 4 vs iPhone 5 smartphone comparison review

    The Nexus 4 and iPhone 5 are the best smartphones on the market today. In this video we compare them.

  • News: Tim Cook: China to become Apple's largest market

    Apple CEO Tim Cook expects China to become the company's largest market, surpassing the U.S.

  • 10 January 2013

  • News: Phone add-on Mauz wants to put you in control of everything (video)

    So many devices means so many different ways to control them. But the way Spicebox has it figured, the only controller you need is probably already in your pocket.

  • News: Fleksy's keyboard app means your eyes never have to wander

    Typing on a touchscreen device without even glancing at the screen sounds like a recipe for a screen full of typos. But at CES 2013, representatives of Syntellia were happily typing away on an assortment of mobile devices without ever breaking eye contact or producing a screenful of errors.

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