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Knock – Unlock Your Mac By Tapping On Your iPhone’s Back

For all of you lazy bums, Knock allows you to unlock your Mac by knocking twice on a paired iPhone. Will this make you more productive? Read on to find out.

How To Use Airplay Mirroring From iPhone/iPad To Apple TV, Mac or Windows PC

Airplay Mirroring lets you mirror your iOS screen’s to an Apple TV or a Mac. This turns out to be a incredibly useful while doing presentations and demos.

Sync Your Clipboard Between Mac and iOS Devices

Have you ever wanted to sync your Mac’s clipboard contents with your iPhone, iPad or any iOS device, and vice versa? Here is an easy way to do so.

What’s Different with the New Google Maps App for iOS

Google Maps app is now available in the iOS app store. It is interesting to see how it performs and if it is any better than the previous Maps app.

Eisenhower Helps to Prioritize and Get Things Done [iOS]

Eisenhower is a productivity app for iOS that helps to prioritize & get things done quickly. It also helps you to focus, schedule, and delegate tasks. Check it out!

The Beginning Guide to iOS: Mobile Safari (Part 5)

While you can install third party browser in iOS, you can’t set them as the default. Since you are stuck with the mobile Safari, why not learn how to make better use of it? In this article, we will show you how.

Long Overdue iTunes Update a Worthwhile Download

iTunes was introduced twelve years ago and nothing much has changed since its first release. In another word, it is long overdue for some changes. This led to the release of iTunes 11.

Send A Personalized Greeting Card This Year with These Apps [Mac, iOS]

Greeting card is a good alternative for those who can’t make out the time to buy a proper present. Today, we will take a look at a couple of applications for Mac and iOS that make giving all types of cards (greeting and gift cards) easier and fun.

The Beginning Guide to iOS: Installing and Managing Apps (Part 4)

In iOS, every function is accomplished with the use of an app. There are native apps that are included with iOS, apps that Apple makes available to you to add more function, and there are also third-party apps that are available. In this article, we will show you how to install and uninstall apps as well as organizing them.

Getting Your Ways Around The Unobvious Settings in iOS

There is so much information and instruction packed into the General Settings in iOS that it’s really not so general. If you’re looking for more minor general settings, such as how to update your software, or how to find out your serial number, this is the place to go.

The Beginning Guide to iOS: Settings (Part 3)

The Settings in your iOS device is one important place where you will spend most of your time on configuring the phone. Continuing our series of the beginner guide to iOS, we will show you how to master the Settings in your iOS devices.

How to Sign Out of the Twitter App in iPad [Quick Tips]

Can’t figure out how to sign out of the Twitter for iPad app? This short tutorial will show you how.

The Beginning Guide to iOS: Basic Navigation (Part 2)

Navigating around in iOS device is a very easy thing, unless you choose to make it difficult. Continuing our series of the beginner guide to iOS, we will show you how to navigate around in your iOS devices.

Turn Your Photos Into Music Videos on iOS

Have you ever thought of turning your photos stream into interesting music videos to share with your family and friends? It used to be a complicated task involving expensive software and plenty of time. but in iOS, you can now do it easily and effortlessly. Here is how you can turn your photos into music videos in iOS.

How to Use Tech In Gift Giving [iOS]

The difficult part about gift giving is finding out what to give and where to get it. Here, we will show you how you can easily create a gift giving list, finding the best gift, and paying the least amount possible, all from your iPhone.

The Beginner Guide to iOS: Setting It Up (Part 1)

It is your first time owning an iOS device and you have no idea how to set it up. Don’t worry, this tutorial will guide you through the iOS setting up process.

Werdsmith For iOS Takes Writing Projects From Start to Finish

I’m a fan of productivity apps and am always downloading note-taking and writing apps. Yet, when it comes to push and shove, I always end up resorting to my tried and true apps of Pages and AwesomeNote for writing on the iPad. Werdsmith is a writing app for iOS that promises to both track your ideas and help you write as you follow your project from start to finish. Does it deliver? Yes, of course.

Managing Contact Groups and Do Not Disturb in iOS 6

While you’re sleeping, the last thing you want is request from friends to play Farmvillle with them. This is where the “Do Not Disturb” features in iOS 6 comes in handy.

General Troubleshooting Tips for iOS 6

Sometimes, issues show up in your iPhone and can lead to frustration and annoyance. Here’s a list of steps to go through to troubleshoot your iOS 6 device and get rid of the issues.

How to Survive With Your WiFi-Only iPad (Even If You Are On The Road)

You may have a WiFi-only iPad and wondered if you have made the correct choice. Today, we will show you how you can survive with a WiFi-only iPad, even when a situation may warrant a WiFi+3G model.

4 Useful iPhone Contacts Apps to Better Manage Your Friend List

The Contacts app in the iPhone may be a functional and usable app, but it is really a weak app compared to others in the market. If you are looking for a better way to manage your contacts, here are four amazing contacts apps that you can use on iPhone.

Overview of the iPad Mini Event: What Was Announced?

In the Apple event today, they announced new updates to the iPad model and multiple Mac models. The main focus, is of course, centered on the iPad Mini. If you have missed the event, here is the recap.

How to Add Apps to Passbook on iOS

The passbook app in iOS is useful only if you make good use of it. Here is how you can add apps to the passbook and fully utilize its functionality.

How to Set a Custom Vibration in iOS6

iOS 6 now has several different vibrations and also allows you to create your own vibration that helps you identify why your phone is going off and if it’s important enough for you to leave the meeting, church, class, etc. Here is how you can create your own vibration in iOS 6

Reinventing Scrapbooking with Scrapnote for iPad

When trying out Scrapnote a couple of weeks ago, I mainly did it to give scrapbooking a try. I wasn’t looking at the app as anything outside of that at first, however, as I dug a bit more into the app, I found Scrapnote really reinventing what scrapbooking meant to the modern individual. Let’s check out how it works and how it reinvents itself.

The New Way of Integrating Google Contacts On Your iPhone

Previously, syncing Google contacts to iPhone requires you to connect using Microsoft Exchange. Google has recently released a CardDav sync for its Google Contacts and it is now very easy to get your Google contacts onto your iPhone. Here are the steps.

How to Get the YouTube App Back in iOS 6

If you have noticed, iOS 6 removed the YouTube app and doesn’t provide any replacement. Here’s how you can get your YouTube back and watch video on your iOS devices.

How To Share Photo Stream Albums on iOS 6 and Mac

The newest Photo Stream upgrade is the ability to create multiple albums you can share, right from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. If you’re on a Mac, you can also share, modify, comment and edit these pictures on Apple’s iPhoto software.

The iPhone 5 Shopping Bag: Essential Apps and Accessories

If you are a proud iPhone 5 owner, the next thing you will look out for are the accessories (many of which are a bit essential) and the apps that work on the bigger screen. Today, we have a list of both below.

5 Free Essential House Hunting Apps for iOS

For those who are looking for homes, whether you’re a college student finally moving off campus or a family looking to get out of renting, here are six free applications for iOS we recommend for you.

The Apple iPhone 5 has Landed: What Was Announced!

The iPhone 5 has finally been announced. We have been waiting for months for the device, and Apple confirmed it on Wednesday at their event at Yerba Buena Convention Center in San Francisco. If you have missed the whole event, here is a quick recap of what is new, and why the iPhone 5 may make your pockets a bit empty at the end of the day.

Learning the Gestures and the Touchscreen on an iPad

It can be a learning process for sure to figure out the way around an iPad’s touchscreen, from gestures to simply selecting something on a touchscreen. The following is a listing of the gestures, as well as the different tapping and selecting methods for the iPad.

Need A Eye Test? There Are Apps For That

The time will always arrive when your eyes are failing and you need to go for a eye checkup, but before you do that, why not do your own eye test with your iPhone? Yes, there are apps for that.

Tips for Managing Your WordPress Blog on An iPad

It seems that iPad would be the perfect device for blogging, but this just isn’t the case. Here are some workarounds if you insist to manage your WordPress blog on your iPad.

MTE Explains: What You Need to Know About AirPrint For iOS

In today’s networked world, having WiFi is almost a necessity. So many devices depend on having WiFi, from computers to mobile devices to even television systems. This means printers need to be able to connect to WiFi too, and for iOS devices, that’s where AirPrint-enabled printers come into play.

Read Your Fill of Magazines with Next Issue iOS App

There are several options for reading magazines on iOS devices, from apps for individual magazines, to Newsstand, to services that offer a multitude of different magazines. It can be costly to find a way to get digital versions of all your favorite magazines loaded on your iPad. Enter Next Issue, which has been referred to […]

Lemon.com Wallet Set to Challenge Passbook for iOS 6

Before Apple Mobile iOS 6’s new Passbook app even arrives on the market in a few months, Lemon.com Wallet app is poised to grab the market before Apple even gets a crack at them. It does more than Passbook will, but also has its struggles due to not being a native iOS app. Is it […]

Dunno App: Reminders and Research Combined Into One [Mac, iOS]

I’m all about apps that make my life easier. I always find little apps that can help me increase my productivity, but every once in a while, I will hit the jackpot and find a gem among the stones, like I’ve just done today with the Dunno app.

Looking For A Dedicated Podcast App For iOS? Apple Has One For You

Podcasts were a great thing when they first debuted. It was great to listen to these recordings about subjects you were interested in. Yet, the more iTunes came up with other interesting things they were developing, the more podcasts began to take a back seat, being relegated to the “More” section in the iOS app.

Pillboxie For iOS: Never Miss Your Medicine Again

This app definitely goes under the category of “what will they think of next.” I didn’t even know such a thing existed, but now that I do, I can’t imagine ever not using it. It could be life-saving. There are dozens of Reminder apps for iOS, but Pillboxie is a specific one. As the name […]

Summary Of WWDC 2012: The Future Is Now!

For all the Apple fans out there, I am sure you have waiting long for the WWDC event to see what big announcements are being made and which products are being launched. For those who have missed the keynote, here is the summary of the update and great features you are going to see in […]

Syncing iOS Devices Wirelessly Through iTunes

One of the best changes to be made in the Apple iOS was the ability to synch devices wirelessly. Previously, to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, or to initialize it after your first purchase, you would have to plug it in through a USB port which would automatically initiate the sync. Recent changes […]

InkFlow Makes Note-Taking A Much Easier Task [iOS]

I’m always looking for ways to make my job a little easier. No matter how great the apps I currently use are, I’m always looking for ones that are even better. I found that with InkFlow. In the description of the app they discuss it being even better than pen and paper, and I think […]

Facebook Camera App for iOS Review

Facebook has just increased their visibility in the iOS market. They have had a Facebook app, that has its own share of problems, for awhile. The photo uploading options with this are definitely limited. Recently Facebook acquired the rights to the Instagram service, and many thought they would be moving their photos in that direction, […]

Complete Guide to Newsstands For iOS

I never was an individual who enjoyed subscriptions. The main reason behind this is because when I did carry a subscription to a popular magazine, half of the issues I received weren’t of great interest to me. However, due to the fact I paid a whole year’s subscription in advance, I at least skimmed through. I always wondered what would be a great alternative to having physical, paper subscriptions that ended up half the time in the recycling bin. I found this alternative with Newsstands for iOS. This is the native Apple application that takes magazine and newspaper subscriptions into the digital realm. How does it stack up? Let’s take a look and find out.

6 Little Known iPad Secrets

There’s nothing more rewarding than finding out new tips or secrets on your favorite device. I’m on my second iPad since last summer, and I’m still finding new tips or tricks. Each time I find one it brings out a raised eyebrow and makes me realize how easy things would be had I known about […]

Help For Using Gmail in iOS

Apple doesn’t always play well with others, and when it comes to the mobile operating system iOS, it can be even worse. Their relationship, or lack thereof, with Adobe and their flash video is well documented. Another entity that doesn’t get along with the system is GMail. It works, but it’s hindered in some ways […]

Dolphin Browser For iOS Allows You To Use Your Own Gestures

No matter how many times Apple update the mobile Safari and the Mail app, they’re still boring. There aren’t too many choices for Mail, but there are many alternative browsers to Safari. They all have their one or two extra functions that separate them from one another, but Dolphin Browser seems to have a lot […]

7 Useful Apps and Services For College Freshmen [iOS]

Many high school students are in the height of the spring school year. With Advanced Placement, SAT, and finals over, the next focus is to get ready for a new lifestyle in university. While high school has prepared students for the college workload, high school can only help so much with getting accustomed to a […]

Solving the WiFi Problem on the New iPad

No matter how great the technology being developed, they can never be bug-free. There’s always something unexpected that goes wrong, causing the manufacturer to have to quickly problem-solve to keep their customers happy. Apple seems to have their share of these types of problems, whether they just have many problems, or whether theirs just become […]