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Online Apple Store now has category for accessibility accessories, confirming earlier rumors
As rumored late last year, Apple has now added a dedicated accessibility accessories category to its online store. As Amvsement noted, Apple currently offers a total of 15 products, addressing the three areas of vision, physical & motor skills, and learning & literacy.
For those who are blind or partially sighted, Apple offers two different braille displays which serve as both screen-readers and control keyboards. For those with motor skills impairment, products include an over-sized trackball and a wide variety of switches to trigger functions on a Mac or iOS device. Devices for learning disabilities include a ‘tactile musical interface’ to provide a fun way to create music …
Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: accessibility, Accessibility accessories, Apple Store, iPad Accessibility, iPhone Accessibility, Mac Accessibility, Online Apple Store
LAPD successfully hacked a locked iPhone 5s during time FBI said it couldn’t access 5c
LAPD detectives have successfully hacked into a locked iPhone 5s despite the phone having a Secure Enclave, according to an LA Times report.
Los Angeles police investigators obtained a method to open the locked iPhone belonging to the slain wife of “The Shield” actor Michael Jace, according to court papers reviewed by The Times.
LAPD detectives found an alternative way to bypass the security features on the white iPhone 5S belonging to April Jace, whom the actor is accused of killing at their South L.A. home in 2014, according to a search warrant filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
More intriguingly still, this appears to have occurred during the time that the FBI was still demanding that Apple help it unlock the less secure iPhone 5c in the San Bernardino shooting case …
Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: FBI, iPhone hack, LAPD, San Bernardino
33 Little Ways to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication Skills [Infographic]
As famed dancer and choreographer Martha Graham one said, “The body never lies.” And it turns out that this is as true in an office or boardroom as it is on a stage or dance floor.
Whether you realize it or not, your posture, your mannerisms, even how close you stand to someone can communicate something to the people around you. And yet, many of us don’t give a second thought to what our bodies are doing when we communicate — we’re too focused on what we’re saying.
But as an observer, you’ve likely noticed that when someone is saying one thing, but their body language seems to be saying another (e.g., when your boss says “that’s a great idea!” while sporting a frown and a furrowed brow) there’s often a breakdown in communication. To help you avoid such communication breakdowns, the team at Ethos3 put together the infographic below. Check out their 33 tips for mastering nonverbal communication.
Have any more tips for mastering nonverbal communication? Leave a comment below.
8 Tips to Simplify Your Social Media Marketing
Are you struggling to keep up with your social media marketing tasks? Looking for ways to increase productivity? Incorporating a few changes into your social media marketing can help simplify processes, improve efficiency, and free up your time. In this article you’ll discover eight tips to help busy social media marketers be more productive. #1: […]
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Apple will appeal loss of iPhone trademark rights at China’s highest court
In a statement, Apple has said that it will appeal a Chinese trademark ruling which saw the company lose exclusive rights to the iPhone name, allowing other Chinese companies to use the name for leather goods products. Obviously, the iPhone is Apple’s cash cow so the initial ruling was a big blow allowing legal dilution of its most-valuable brand.
Apple will take the appeal to the Supreme People’s court, the highest court in the Chinese law system …
Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS, iOS Devices, Tech Industry Tagged: Apple, Chinese, iOS, iPhone, Trademark
Siri creators developing powerful new personal assistant ‘Viv,’ will reveal it next week
The original minds behind the iOS virtual assistant Siri have a new project in the works. A new report from The Washington Post details that Siri’s creators are working on an artificial intelligence technology called “Viv” that does more than Siri or any other virtual assistant currently available.
Apple will require iOS App Store apps to support IPv6-only networks from June 1
Apple has announced on its developer blog that it will require all apps submitted to the iOS App Store to support IPv6-only networks from June 1 2016. Apple originally introduced the transition a year ago at WWDC 2015, implying it would soon become a requirement.
Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: App Store, developers, iOS, IPv4, IPv6, networking
Google Slides receives big update w/ audience Q&A feature, new iOS presentation options, more
Google’s web-based alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint is getting a big update today that adds the ability for members of the audience to easily ask questions during a presentation. Additionally, Google Slides is adding more presentation options on iOS and a cool laser pointer tool.
Filed under: Apps Tagged: Google Slides, Hangouts, iOS, presentation, Slides QA
Happy Hour Podcast 065 | Apple Watch fitness, upset AAPL investors, Apple Music revamp and more
This week Zac and Benjamin talk some Apple Watch fitness, the many upset AAPL investors, and an Apple Music revamp! The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed.
Filed under: Happy Hour Tagged: AAPL, Apple Music, Happy Hour, Podcast, tech
Twitter for Mac gains Moments tab, poll support, & GIF search
Twitter relaunched its Mac app last December with a new dark theme and GIF support, and today Twitter 4.1 for Mac is rolling out on the Mac App Store. The latest update includes Twitter’s new Moments section plus support for viewing and creating polls as well as GIF search.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: MacBook (2015) $930, Samsung 28” 4K Monitor (refurb) $305, PowerBeats2 Wireless $120, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Apple 12-inch MacBook (Early 2015) 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB $930 shipped (Orig. $1,299)
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Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-ear Active Collection Headphones $120 shipped (Reg. $140+), more
Grab a free download of Camera Plus w/ AirSnap for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch (Reg. $1)
Best Buy’s latest Apple sale takes $100 off iPad mini 4, up to $100 off Apple Watch & $25 off Apple TV
App Store Free App of the Week: Dragon Hills goes free for the very first time ($2 value)
Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, The Force Unleashed $10, more
Star Wars Pinball for iOS goes free for the first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)
Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Upgrade your Mac w/ a speedy Crucial 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive for $130 shipped (Reg. $150+), more
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- LG G5 Smartphone w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $575 (Orig. $650)
- Nexbit Robin, cloud-powered smartphone now $299 shipped (Reg. $399)
- Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
- Shoes: Steve Madden Reachr $27 (Reg. $57), ASICS Unisex X-Caliber $30 (Reg. $45), more
- Amazon Gold Box- Jewelry for Mom starting at $10 w/ free 1-day shipping, more
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Take to the skies w/ DJI’s Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter for $399 (Reg. $499)
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- Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $59 shipped (Orig. $400)
- Bluesmart Smart Carry-On Suitcase connects to your iOS device for $319 (Reg. $400)
- Kindle eBook Deals: Star Wars Darth Vader Stories $2, more
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- Save up to $150 on Huawei Watch for iOS/Android, prices start at $250: Mesh Band $300, more
- This 32-inch Sony 720p HDTV is perfect for your bedroom or office at $148 (Reg. $170+)
- Smartphone Accessories: GOOLOO Jump Starter Power Bank $30, more
- Here’s our first official look at the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare trailer [Video]
- Add this highly-rated LED Headlamp w/ Motion Sensor to your tool box for $10 (Reg. $15)
- Amazon’s already insanely low-priced 7-inch Fire tablet is now just $40 Prime shipped
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- OXO Stainless Steel Measuring Cups w/ Magnetic Snaps $15 (Reg. $20)
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NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
- SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
- Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
- New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
- Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
- The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
- Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
- This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
- The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
- The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
- PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone
- Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
- SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
- Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
- Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
Filed under: Tips and Tricks Tagged: 9to5Toys, Amazon, app deals, Best Buy, Daily Deals, free apps, Gold Box, video games
Apple Music’s fall iOS 10 overhaul detailed: black & white UI, ‘huge artwork’, lyrics integration
Nearly a year after Apple Music’s debut, Apple is preparing to announce its streaming music service’s first end-to-end overhaul, according to multiple sources familiar with the changes. The changes are expected to be shown off at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in mid-June, and Apple currently plans to launch the updated service across its product lines that currently support Apple Music this fall as part of new operating system versions.
The updated version of Apple Music has been in the Apple product development pipeline since the end of last year, and work in earnest on the updated service began at the end of February, according to sources.
Filed under: Apple Music, iOS Tagged: Apple Music, iOS 10
Apple loses market leadership to Samsung as number one smartphone OEM in the US
In the middle of seemingly stalling profits and a general slowdown of the smartphone industry — like Apple‘s notable first quarter of YoY growth drop in years — Samsung seems to be enjoying a moment of sunshine bathing.
Eleven months after losing the leadership to the Cupertino giant, the Korean manufacturer has climbed once again to the top of the US vendors’ list, as per a Counterpoint Research report (via Business Korea)…
Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS Devices, Tech Industry Tagged: Apple, galaxy S7, Samsung, US, US market
Moog brings its classic $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Moog Music has been known for producing some of the most popular synthesizers since the 70s— we reviewed a couple of the newer models in our Logic Pros series and noted that iPad/Mac synths still can’t quite capture the experience of even a $1,000 Moog. But today Moog is releasing its own iPad and iPhone version of its popular $10,000 Model 15, aiming to offer a similar experience in a $30 mobile app.
Moog’s own techs helped program the app at the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC, according to the company, with the app both resembling the look and sound of the original 1970’s Model 15 hardware:
Filed under: Apps Tagged: app, App Store, iPad, iPhone, Logic Pros, Model 15, Moog, Moog Music, synth
What will Tim Cook’s ‘can’t live without’ new feature for iPhone 7 be?
In a TV interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer this week, Cook said the iPhone 7 will have a killer feature that would prove to be an upgrade customers won’t be able to resist.
Could it really be something we already know about? Could any of the rumored features for the device possibly fall under the groundbreaking or irresistible category of features Cook hinted at? Could the new rumoured dual-camera system be enough to account for Cook’s comment, perhaps? Of course, it’s also possible it’s all just post-Q2 PR hype after a quarter of declines. Will Apple have something new and exciting that we don’t yet know about for the iPhone 7?
That’s the question we ask readers in today’s poll. What rumoured new feature for iPhone 7 will make it upgrade worthy for you? Or will Tim Cook and Co need something beyond what’s expected to get upgrade numbers it didn’t get in 2015 with the 6s update and this year with the iPhone SE? more…
Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: 265GB, dual camera, features, iPhone 7, Jim Cramer, Smart Connector, Tim Cook, Upgrade
Site News: Let’s Disqus commenting
After a lot of deliberation we’ve hit the switch and moved our commenting system to the much-requested Disqus today. How did we get here?
Since we moved to WordPress VIP a few years ago, we’ve been using WordPress built-in comments for a number of reasons:
- Speed. Comments load instantly even on mobile.
- Integrated comments become part of the story
- It is quicker/easier to mod 1 system rather than 2. We comment on our stories with the same account as our author accounts
- A bunch of other little things
Unfortunately, that’s where the love story with WordPress comments kind of ends. Automattic, the company that runs WordPress, almost never updates their commenting system – and from what we’ve heard, no big updates are coming.
Meanwhile other commenting systems are evolving with great features like voting, lots of nesting, cross site promotions, excellent mod tools and other features that make commenting much better than the WordPress default. Of the big commenting systems, Disqus feels like the best out there and is certainly the most requested by our readers. We spent a lot of time and ‘intense debate’ on the decision, which is why it took such a long time.
So here we are.
If for some reason you aren’t already signed up, get a Disqus account and meet us in the comments!
(All of the old post comments will remain open and on WordPress comments. Moving forward, all new posts will be Disqus.)
Filed under: iOS Devices
Department store Kohl’s first retailer to integrate Apple Pay with rewards points
Apple Pay may be a convenient, one-tap method of paying for your purchases – but not if you want to collect rewards points at the same time. That has so far always required a separate step, usually using the store’s own app.
Department store Kohl’s has just announced that it has partially solved the problem, allowing Yes2You Rewards points to be accrued just by using Apple Pay – but there is one small catch …
Filed under: Apple Pay Tagged: Apple pay, Apple Pay loyalty cards, Apple Pay rewards points, Kohl’s, Yes2You Rewards
ProtonMail secure email app now lets you use Touch ID to decrypt PGP messages
ProtonMail, the iOS app that makes using PGP email a near-seamless experience, has now made itself even easier to use. Instead of having to use both your login and mailbox passwords, you can now use Touch ID to unlock encrypted mail. The app also offers support for password managers.
Filed under: Apps Tagged: PGP, ProtonMail, Touch ID