Stack Overflow reports that more developers now use OS X than Linux as their primary OS, and that if the trend continues, fewer than half of all developers will be using Windows next year.

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Filed under: Developers Tagged: developers, Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Stack Overflow, Swift

In January, we reported that Apple would be launching a new 4-inch iPhone in March with a design “nearly identical” to that of the iPhone 5s from 2013. Since then, several rumors and teases from various case makers have teased that the new 4-inch iPhone may have a design that looks a bit closer to the iPhone 6 in both shape and look. Checks with additional sources indicate that the iPhone SE, to be launched at Apple’s March 21st event next week, will look “almost exactly the same” as the iPhone 5s…

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Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: Apple, design, iPhone, iPhone 5, iPhone SE

In the ongoing controversy over Apple’s refusal of the FBI’s request to assist in unlocking the iPhone of the San Bernardino gunman, The New York Times reports Apple engineers could refuse the work necessary even if Apple as a company decides to cooperate with authorities.

Citing “more than a half-dozen current and former Apple employees,” the report claims there is already an internal discussion over engineers possibly refusing to do the necessary work or even quitting:

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Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: Apple, Encryption, engineers, FBI, iPhone, San Bernardino

It was reported yesterday that Apple was looking to move much of its iCloud business from Amazon Web Services to Google Cloud Platform, but now it looks like that might be just the beginning of Apple’s long-term cloud plans. According to a report from VentureBeat, Apple has been working on something internally referred to as “Project McQueen” that could end up as the company building its own data network and infrastructure…

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Amazon, Apple, Google, icloud, Microsoft

Over the last few days I’ve been finding myself using a keyboard designed for Windows users on my Mac. The reason behind such a change was that my MacBook Pro’s keyboard was causing wrist pain. The shallow key travel of the MacBook’s keyboard is partly to blame.

I just so happened to have an AmazonBasics wired keyboard available thanks to my recent Hackintosh build, so I decided to use it with my Mac. Immediately, I could sense relief in my wrists, but because this was a keyboard designed for Windows and not for Mac, the switch presented a whole new problem. more…

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How-To, Mac Tagged: keyboard shortcuts, System Preferences, third-party keyboards, Windows

Sega today released an update to its classic gaming title Sonic the Hedgehog. The update brings Apple TV support to the table, adding more value to the universal app.

Those of you who’ve already purchased Sonic the Hedgehog on iOS will therefore be able to enjoy the game on the 4th generation Apple TV free of charge. Everyone else will need to pony up $2.99 for the privilege of playing the classic game, but your money goes a long way, as it’s playable on the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. more…

Filed under: Apple TV, Apps Tagged: Apple TV, Game Center, Game controller, Games, SEGA, Sonic, SteelSeries Nimbus

IDC’s latest report is out today with new estimates based on worldwide wearable shipments, and in it is a prediction that Apple Watch will hold the market lead this year and through 2020 as competitors begin to close the gap.

While the report shows estimates based on overall wearable shipments, which IDC says will go from 72.2 million last year to 100 million in 2016 for watch and wristband products, it also shows a breakdown of estimates for leading smartwatch platforms by operating system…

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Filed under: Apple Watch Tagged: Android Wear, Apple, Apple watch, IDC, Market share, RTOS, smartwatch, Wearables

Scanner Pro for iOS has today received a hefty update. The latest update brings the app to version 7 and includes a host of new features, including text recognition, quality improvements, workflows, and much more.

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Filed under: Apps Tagged: app, Apple, iOS, Readdle, Scanner Pro, text recognition, update

Popular note taking and annotation app Notability is getting an update today for both iPad and Mac that includes improved Apple Pencil support, new themes, copy & paste for pages, and more.

For the iOS app, version 6.2.0 brings enhanced Apple Pencil integration that adds supports for improved palm rejection and one finger scrolling. “With these improvements, Notability offers the most fluid writing experience on iPad Pro, so customers can focus more easily on their ideas and notes. In addition, the update supports copy and pasting pages between notes, saving time.”

In addition, the updated iOS app is receiving some refreshed themes today for the spring season that users can find tucked under settings, and a new “define” button for non-English languages.

And Mac users are also getting the ability to copy and paste pages between notes with today’s update to version 2.2.0 of the Mac app. Other new features in the update include an “improved text box insertion on PDFs” and the same Define button for non-English languages that the updated iOS app received. 

The updated Notability apps for iPad and for Mac are available on the App Store now.

What’s New in Version 6.2.0

– Copy and paste individual pages into another note.
– One finger scrolling when using Apple Pencil.
– New Spring theme in settings.
– Define button for non-English languages.
– Bug fixes.

What’s New in Version 2.2.0

– Copy and paste pages into another note.
– Define button for non-English languages.
– Improved Text Box insertion on PDFs.
– Bug fixes.

Filed under: Apps Tagged: App Store, Apple Pencil, copy and paste, iOS, Mac, Notability, one finger scrolling, Pages, palm rejection, update, version 2.2.0, version 6.2.0

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Fresh iPad Pro discounts: 32GB Wi-Fi $650, 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $890, all other models $100 off

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Apple iPhone 6s/Plus Factory Unlocked up to $100 off, 16GB just $579 shipped (Reg. $649)

Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

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• Upgrade your Mac with a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5″ Internal SSD for $135 (Reg. $150+)
• Smartphone Accessories: TYLT MFI Lightning PowerBank & Wall Charger $6, more
• iOS gamers! Don’t miss your chance to download ‘Train Conductor 2: USA’ for free (Reg. $3)
• Green Deals: WORX 19-inch Electric Cordless Mower (refurb) $330 shipped (Reg. $400+), more
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• Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $65 (Reg. $100)
• T-Mobile’s latest offer delivers free MLB.TV Premium access to its customers
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• The nimble SKEYE Nano drone has on-board camera: $50 (Orig. $69, CA Tax only)
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• JBL OnBeat Rumble Boombox Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock $125 (Orig. $400)
• App Store Indie Game Sale 50% off: The Room Three, BADLAND 2, Mutant Mudds, more
• Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop for iPhone/iPod goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $3)
• TomTom for iPhone goes free for first 50 miles per month w/ new “GO Mobile” app
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Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced

• Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
• Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
• WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
• LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags
• Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide
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Filed under: iOS Devices