'World's First Swim App' on Apple Watch Put to the Test in New Video

Monday July 6, 2015 7:02 am PDT by
In the days and weeks after its launch last April, one of the biggest curiosities surrounding the Apple Watch was its tolerance to water. Thanks to a few initial tests -- from showers to high dive pools -- we now know that the Apple Watch is indeed a bit more waterproof than Apple promises, and with that in mind a few London-based iOS developers have created the "World's first swim app on the...

Using the Timer, Alarm, and Stopwatch Apps on Apple Watch

Saturday July 4, 2015 11:10 am PDT by
Apple has separated its three time-based categories into separate apps on Apple Watch. This allows you to quickly access the specific feature of the timer, alarm, and stopwatch you want with just a few taps. While most of it is self-explanatory, we've got some tips for how to get the most out of each of these apps so they work the way you want, when you want. Timer The Timer app on Apple ...

Apple Music Debuts Eminem's New Music Video, Announces Dr. Dre's Beats 1 Radio Show

Friday July 3, 2015 8:29 pm PDT by
In late June, it was revealed that Apple had rounded up celebrity partners to host radio shows on its Beats 1 programming schedule, including Elton John, Pharrell and Dr. Dre. Today, the company announced that Dre's show, The Pharmacy, will premiere Saturday, July 4 at 3 PM PST and will broadcast every week thereafter at the same time. The hour-long show will be co-hosted by Dre and Eddie...

TextBlade Update: An Inside Look at Production Troubles and New Info on Shipping Estimates

Friday July 3, 2015 7:54 pm PDT by
In January, WayTools announced the TextBlade, a compact, collapsible keyboard for iOS devices and Macs that's quite unlike anything else that's available on the market. It replaces a full keyboard with eight large smart keys that take advantage of multilayering, giving users access to a complete set of keys and commands on a keyboard that fits into a pocket. WayTools began accepting pre-orders ...

Video Review: Hands-On With Urban Armor Gear's iPad and iPhone 6 Plus Cases

Wednesday December 30, 2015 9:31 am PST by
Back in January, we shared a video of an iPhone 6 that went into space, protected by an iPhone case constructed by Urban Armor Gear. The iPhone 6 came out unscathed, so when Urban Armor Gear offered us the chance to get our hands on a few of its cases to check out for a review, we agreed. Urban Armor Gear's line of cases are definitely unique, with an industrial-looking armored shell and an...

Apple Music Connect's 'Clunky' Posting Process Detailed by Indie Artist

Friday July 3, 2015 7:27 am PDT by
After the launch of Apple Music earlier in the week, many users began searching and following their favorite artists on Apple's new social platform Connect, which aims to showcase new songs, videos, and pictures to fans of artists like Pharrell, Dr. Dre, and more, directly within the app. The process that artists have to take to create content for their fans was unknown, until today, when app...

Apple Music Tidbits: Nicknames, Playlist Management, and More

Thursday July 2, 2015 3:08 pm PDT by
Apple's new subscription-based music service launched earlier this week, and even if you've taken advantage of Apple's free three-month trial to see if it is worth your dime and time, there are a few things you may not have discovered yet about its features. While our Getting Started guide gives an overview of how to get up and running, this article gives more details on some of the things you ...

'Beats 1 Plays' Live Tweets Songs Played on Beats 1 Radio

Thursday July 2, 2015 9:26 am PDT by
Beats 1 is a multi-genre radio station for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC that plays a wide variety of songs from indie and popular artists alike, but there is currently no way to identify tracks that have already been played in realtime. To solve that problem, web apps developer Callum Jones has created an unofficial Twitter account that live tweets songs as they are played on Beats 1 Radio (via The...

How to Disable Automatic Subscription Following Apple Music Trial

Wednesday July 1, 2015 6:22 am PDT by
Apple Music made its worldwide debut in over 100 countries on June 30, with a free three-month trial available for customers to try the streaming music service. Apple requires having a valid payment method associated with your iTunes account to enable the trial, such as a credit card, and both Individual Plan and Family Plan subscriptions are set to automatically renew after the trial. For those...

Olloclip Debuts New 'Studio' Mobile Photography System to Accompany Lenses

Wednesday July 1, 2015 5:00 am PDT by
Olloclip is today introducing a new line of "Studio System" accessories designed to work with its existing Olloclip lenses, further enhancing the iPhone's photographic capabilities. The system, available for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, includes a Studio Case, a Finger Grip, a Kickstand, tripod mounts, and Cold-Shoe Adapters for attaching accessories like microphones and flashes to the iPhone. A ...

Replace the 'Apple Connect' Tab with a 'Playlists' Tab in Apple Music

Tuesday June 30, 2015 11:02 pm PDT by
Earlier today, Apple launched their much anticipated Apple Music streaming service. The iPhone app includes dedicated tabs called "For You", "New", "Radio", "Connect", and "My Music". The first two tabs offer areas for music discovery, while "Radio" provides themed stations as well as Apple's own Beats 1 Radio. Meanwhile, the last tab, "My Music" provides you with access to the rest of your...

Beats 1 Radio Accepting Song Requests from Listeners

Tuesday June 30, 2015 3:44 pm PDT by
One of the upcoming segments on Beats 1 radio is called "Requests," and it appears this broadcast will feature songs that have been requested from Beats 1 listeners around the world. According to a tweet from the Beats 1 Twitter account, users can request a song by calling in to the station. The Apple Music Tumblr site has a page that's dedicated to requests, listing phone numbers around the...

Review: Casetify's $70 Apple Watch Bands Can Be Customized With Any Design

Friday November 16, 2018 5:55 pm PST by
Casetify, a company that makes customizable iPhone, iPad, and MacBook cases, has also begun selling Apple Watch bands, which can be printed with any design. Available for both the 38 and 42mm Apple Watches and in two finishes, bands can be customized with photographs or artwork or ordered from Casetify's pre-designed artist collection. Fit Casetify's Apple Watch bands are made from...

Disney Launches 'Disney GIF' Keyboard on iOS for Easy GIF Sharing

Friday June 26, 2015 10:28 am PDT by
Disney today announced the launch of its own GIF app, called Disney GIF, that will act as a keyboard extension and allow users to share a huge back catalogue of Disney- and Pixar-themed GIFs in Message, email, and various social networks (via TechCrunch). With today's launch, the app includes over 200 GIFs, with the company promising more to be added as time goes by. GIFs ready at launch...

Reserve Strap to Offer 30 Hours of Extra Apple Watch Battery Life, Launching in November

Friday June 26, 2015 8:15 am PDT by
Reserve Strap this week released the official design specifications of its battery-charging Apple Watch band accessory, confirming a shipping date for the $249.99 strap to be November 3, 2015. Since its debut in early March, the Reserve Strap has gone through two design iterations, with developers Lane Musgrave and John Arrow attempting to get the look -- and functionality -- just right. The...

Troubleshoot Issues on Apple Watch by Backing Up and Restoring

Wednesday March 6, 2019 6:57 am PST by
No matter how much research and testing goes into ensuring the Apple Watch runs smoothly with no problems, there's always a chance that you will have to perform a few IT-style actions in order to fix a minor issue with your device. The best way to troubleshoot a problem on Apple Watch is to backup the data and restore it. We've got a guide for backing up your Apple Watch to your iPhone and...

App Store Search Bug Prevents iPads From Seeing iPhone-Only Apps

Thursday June 25, 2015 2:37 pm PDT by
It appears some iPad users are seeing a bug in the iOS App Store that prevents them from being able to locate and download iPhone-only apps. When using an iPad to search for an app that's only available on the iPhone like Instagram or Snapchat, results do not list iPhone-only apps even when the "iPhone Only" filter is turned on. For example, in a search for "Snapchat" on an iPad Air 2 with the ...

Apple Updating iTunes U With New Tools for Students and Teachers

Thursday June 25, 2015 11:21 am PDT by
Apple will today launch a significant upgrade to its iTunes U, reports Re/code. The aim of the update is to improve the tools available for teachers to interact with students, incorporate educational apps in course materials, and manage homework assignments. Following the update, students who use iPads in the classroom will be able to submit homework assignments directly from their tablets,...