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  • Flare from The Iconfactory: Awesome photo editing app for Mac

    One of the joys of photography with the iPhone is that there are a huge number of apps for the platform that let you work with your photos to apply cropping, add filters and effects, and then share those photos with others. Sure, we have apps like iPhoto and Photoshop Elements, but to me they're not really in the same ballpark as the iPhone apps when it comes to quickly editing a photo.

    Flare is a new Mac app (US$19.95, now on sale for $9.99) from The Iconfactory and ARTIS Software that brings drag, drop, and click editing to photos much in the manner that the current iPhone photo apps do. Available in the Mac App Store, Flare is easy enough for photo newbies to use, yet powerful enough that professional photographers will want to have it in their kit of goodies.

    After launching the app for the first time, you're greeted with a simple startup screen with three choices;"Drag a photo here to get started with Flare," "Read the User's Guide," or "View a Tutorial." I think most people will do what I did -- I just dragged a photo to the box in the startup screen and started playing with the app to see what it can do. After that, I clicked the User's Guide button to get more details, which took me to a very complete online explanation of what each and every effect, filter, and process does to your photograph.

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    Flare from The Iconfactory: Awesome photo editing app for Mac originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The right and wrong ways to run apps without dock icons

    I recently downloaded an app that I wanted to run without a dock icon. There wasn't a preference to run that way, but I remembered that there was a way to edit a file within each app's "bundle" (.app "files" are actually folders or packages).

    Sure enough, a little time on Google brought me to information about adding or changing the "LSUIElement" key in the app's Info.plist file. It also led me to Dockess which was an app which would automatically set that key for you, simply by dragging the app to Dockless' window.

    That seemed much safer than editing the file myself, so I downloaded Dockless, dragged the app to it, and restarted the app.

    It crashed immediately. And every time afterwards.

    I'm no math whiz, but I can put two and two together. I emailed the developer, who confirmed my suspicion that editing the app that way had broken Code Signing, a feature which Apple introduced in 10.5 and which is now an essential part of most current apps, including apps from the Mac App Store. The solution was simple: delete the app and re-download a clean copy from the Mac App Store. (Running Dockless again to "undo" the change was not enough in my experience.)

    Just for the sake of completeness, I tried Dock Dodger, another application designed to do the same thing. To the developer's credit, there is a disclaimer on their website that you "you may get some strange behavior or find some features inaccessible" after using it. I made a copy of iCal, and ran Dock Dodger on the copy. It ran without a dock icon, but it also refused to store my MobileMe password, meaning that my calendars would not sync via MobileMe.

    Lesson learned. Being able to coerce apps to run without a dock icon might have been something we could get away with in the past, but it was never a very good idea, and like Lando's deal with Darth Vader, it's getting worse all the time.

    Fortunately I've noticed more and more applications which give users a preference setting to turn off the dock icon. If app developers build this into their apps, the feature doesn't break code signing, and so the apps will continue to function normally.

    So what should you do if you find an app that you want to run "dockless" but it doesn't have a preference setting for it? Well, if you want to try one of the above apps (which I do not recommend), be sure to make a copy of the app, and try the changes on the copy. That way if it doesn't work, you can trash the copy and still have your "clean" original. My recommendation is to contact the developer and ask (nicely) for them to consider adding the feature in a future version. Developers weigh new feature requests based on a number of different things, but user requests are an important part of that decision process. It may not be feasible for all applications, but if you don't ask, they'll never know it was a feature you wanted.

    The right and wrong ways to run apps without dock icons originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Talkcast tonight 10PM EDT: Japan relief & iPad 2

    It's Sunday night, so it's talkcast time again. While we'd love to spend the entire hour talking about the launch of the iPad 2 and the release of iOS 4.3, obviously there are some bigger things to think about.

    Just a few weeks ago we were sending best wishes to our friend Layton Duncan in Christchurch, New Zealand after that city suffered a major earthquake. Now, our thoughts are with all our Japanese readers & contributor Rick Martin as that country deals with the aftermath of earthquake, tsunami and other consequences. I encourage any members of our Japanese audience to join the show tonight and let us know how you're doing. We also encourage everyone to consider contributing to Japan's earthquake relief.

    To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or download the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the TalkShoe Web button on our profile page at 4 HI/7 PDT/10 PM EDT Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (yay for free cell phone weekend minutes!): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *8.

    If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients; basic instructions are here. Talk to you tonight.

    Talkcast tonight 10PM EDT: Japan relief & iPad 2 originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Want new gesture controls in iOS 4.3 on your iPad? Here's how

    During one of the betas for iOS 4.3 we saw new gestures enabled (like pinch to go to the Home screen). They were later removed, but it appears they can be re-enabled by turning your iPad into an iOS developer iPad.

    It's easy -- apparently all you have to do is pay $4.99 in the Mac App Store for Xcode, plug your iPad into your Mac, enable development mode, ignore any warnings about developer credentials, and you're ready to rock.

    Thanks to Stefan for tipping us, and to our Facebook fans for helping with instructions.

    Want new gesture controls in iOS 4.3 on your iPad? Here's how originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • AnandTech benchmarks the iPad 2, shows huge graphics gains

    AnandTech is in the midst of a lengthy analysis of the iPad 2's hardware. The results so far confirm what most of us already knew: the iPad 2's display is virtually identical to the original iPad, the cameras are nothing to write home about, and the CPU is slightly more powerful.

    What's most revealing in AnandTech's testing is how greatly improved the iPad 2's graphics are compared to the original iPad. AnandTech tested the iPad 2's PowerVR SGX 543MP2 GPU against the original iPad and the Motorola Xoom, and the iPad 2 outperformed both of them significantly. More than that, actually -- in terms of performance on AnandTech's benchmarks, the iPad 2 destroyed both the original iPad and the Xoom. Neither device was even close to replicating the iPad 2's graphical performance.

    A handful of developers have already pushed out updated apps that take advantage of the iPad 2's graphics hardware, including Firemint's Real Racing 2 HD and Chair's Infinity Blade. While the iPad 2's screen resolution is unchanged from the original iPad, its more powerful GPU has allowed developers to increase the level of detail and lighting effects in their games. AnandTech has a mouseover pic comparing Infinity Blade's appearance on the original iPad versus the iPad 2-optimized graphics, and the difference is easy to see.

    As more developers begin tailoring their apps' graphics to the iPad 2's impressive hardware, it's entirely possible that gaming might see a new surge on the iOS platform. Meanwhile, if you're interested in a deep dive into the iPad 2's hardware, definitely check out AnandTech's review.

    AnandTech benchmarks the iPad 2, shows huge graphics gains originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • iPad 2s selling for silly money...

    It's not just Apple who are making a fortune from sales of the new iPad 2 -- some regular punters are raking in the dollars too.

    College student Amanda Foote queued for nearly 41 hours for the iPad 2 release at Apple's flagship store in New York, had a stranger eat her doughnuts and slept for a total of 3 hours 10 minutes -- and then sold her number one spot for $900 to app developer Hazem Sayed who said he needed an iPad 2 for a business trip. Foote says she plans to spend the money on tickets to see Lady Gaga. Ahem. Others in the New York line were being paid US $100 to wait for friends, and Craigslist was littered with similar 'I'll stand in line for you' offers priced at up to $1000.

    With shipping delays increasing to 3-4 weeks, others are turning to eBay to get the tablet computer of their dreams, spending up to US $4,000 (with free shipping!) for the privilege. The $4,000 auction is for a 64GB model -- see the image above. Others are trying to sell iPad 2s on eBay for up to US $200,000 (including $0.01 shipping), although that looks like one Buy it Now price that may not result in a sale. Others are more realistically asking a US $200 premium for most models, promising full availability of all models.

    iPad 2s selling for silly money... originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Dear Aunt TUAW: Should I renew MobileMe?

    Dear Aunt TUAW,

    So my MobileMe account is expiring on the 15th, but the rumors are all abuzz about the possibility of Apple launching MM as a free service in April. Sure, they're usually pretty good about giving some sort of refund or iTunes store credit if you're in a window just before they do something drastic, but I don't want to pay $99 now for $50 on iTunes in a month.

    Does your weather sense tell you free is really on its way, or should I bow to breaking my piggy-bank for uninterrupted service?

    Hugs,

    Your nephew Dan, the "Mobile Maybe"

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    Dear Aunt TUAW: Should I renew MobileMe? originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Violet strikes again in the Mystery Next Door: an interactive iOS children's book

    Our friend Violet is back in the third original installment of this excellent modern series of interactive children's books from My Black Dog Books LLC. Violet and the Mystery Next Door (US$3.99) is a universal app that looks great in landscape mode of any iOS device. The book tells the story of Violet finding a mysterious new neighbor, just her age, and goes about finding more about him in the snow.

    The Violet series has added more play value with each story, and this one adds branching. At two points in the story you are asked a yes or no question. Depending upon your answer, you are taken to a number of pages that follow that line, eventually ending up at the same place and continuing the story. This adds much more variety for small children since they can follow a number of branches, making the book shorter or longer. Eventually kids will take all the paths, causing them to spend more time with Violet and her world. This was an excellent design decision and really adds a lot to the book. Another good choice was to put a book icon in the upper left that lets you scroll to any page in the book.

    In one branch, you are asked if the mysterious boy sees Violet sneaking up on him. Answering no causes the boy to go into his house, where you see that he has a lot of toys. Then he runs outside to make a snow angel and vanishes so Violet has to find him. When she does find him, they have an interactive snowball fight. If you tell the app the boy did see Violet, she chases him to his Clubhouse, where you'll find an empty snowman. You can build the snowman by moving his eyes, nose, buttons, and some other things onto it, providing even more play value. Eventually Violet and the mysterious boy wind up at the snowball fight, and the story takes off from there.

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    Violet strikes again in the Mystery Next Door: an interactive iOS children's book originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Apple now accepts donations to Red Cross Japan relief fund via iTunes

    Following the disaster caused by the magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Apple has posted a donation page on iTunes where you can use your iTunes account to make a secure donation to the American Red Cross and its Japanese relief fund.

    100% of donations made through iTunes go to the American Red Cross; unlike every other corner of iTunes, Apple is taking no percentage of the profits from these donations whatsoever. Steve Jobs recently said that via the iTunes Store, Apple may have the largest credit card database of any online retailer, so rigging up a donation page on the iTunes Store seems like a good way to raise the potential for donations to the Red Cross and its relief efforts in Japan.

    If you don't have an iTunes account or would rather donate directly, our own Rick Martin (currently in Tokyo) has put together a list of donation sites.

    [via 9to5Mac]

    Apple now accepts donations to Red Cross Japan relief fund via iTunes originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • iPad 2 first impressions: Mel Martin

    I was able to grab the new iPad 2 at my local Best Buy yesterday. I arrived about an hour before 5 PM and wound up number 13 in line. I knew the local Apple Store would be a zoo, so the Best Buy worked out well.

    I asked the people in line with me if they were previous iPad owners. Everyone in line said yes. That may or may not reflect the larger reality, but my guess is most of these buyers are looking for faster, thinner, camera, etc.

    What are my out of the box impressions? Overall, good. The first thing that struck me is the size. It's really thinner than the original iPad. As my colleague Steve Sande noted, the thinness is easily apparent. It's easier to hold, especially with one hand, and approaches a kind of Kindle-like feel, even though it is heavier than most unitasking ereaders. The Kindle WiFi is 8.5 ounces versus the iPad WiFi at 1.33 pounds. I don't think the weight reduction is a big deal, but the slimmed thickness does make a world of difference.

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    iPad 2 first impressions: Mel Martin originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Didn't get an iPad 2 yet? Some tips for would-be buyers

    I don't know how long the lines were at your local Apple Store yesterday, but TUAW is getting word that a lot of locations sold out of the most popular models very quickly. Taking a look at the online Apple Store, shipping dates for current purchases are now in the three to four week range. So what do you do if you want an iPad 2 now but a) didn't get to the Apple Store soon enough, or b) thought you'd wait on ordering one online? Here are some tips that can either speed your acquisition of the latest shiny thing or at least calm your soul while you wait...

    Tip 1: Haunt your Apple Store

    Crazy as it sounds, this sometimes works. If you happen to live or work near an Apple Store and you visit on a regular (several times a day) basis, you might be lucky enough to be in the store when a delivery of iPad 2s arrives. I've heard through the grapevine that the trip from truck to your hand can be rather quick if you're in the right place at the right time. It should also help if the Apple Store staff becomes familiar with your smiling face through your frequent visits -- they might go out of their way to get an iPad 2 for you just to stop you from being in the store all of the time.

    Tip 2: Visit the other iPad 2 outlets

    Although we were initially thrilled to hear that other retail outlets would be carrying the iPad (including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, a few select Sam's Club stores, and AT&T and Verizon stores), many of our readers reported seeing only a few iPad 2s at each location. Once again, make the rounds of your local big box stores that are carrying the iPad 2 on a regular basis and you may just luck out.

    Continue reading Didn't get an iPad 2 yet? Some tips for would-be buyers

    Didn't get an iPad 2 yet? Some tips for would-be buyers originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • iPad 2 shipping times slip again, this time to 3-4 weeks

    When Apple started selling the iPad 2 online early yesterday morning, shipping times were within 3-5 days. Within hours, those same shipping times slipped to a long 2-3 weeks. Now, just over 24 hours since the iPad went on sale, iPads 2 shipping times from the online Apple Store are now sitting at 3-4 weeks. This applies to both the Wi-Fi and 3G models.

    Given the massive lines from last night, and the fact that many people went home without being able to get an iPad (or the one they wanted), I'm not surprised at all surprised that the shipping dates have been delayed again. What did surprise me was the length of the lines at my local Apple Store when I arrived last night. At the mall I was at, the iPad 2 line literally wrapped half-way around it.

    Despite the now 3-4 week shipping delay, all signs are pointing to an exceptionally stellar launch of the iPad 2 and I'm sure we are going to be reading a press release from Apple come Monday that states a stratospheric number of iPad 2s have already been sold.

    iPad 2 shipping times slip again, this time to 3-4 weeks originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • My top 3 apps: Brian Brushwood

    Brian Brushwood is a magician (he doesn't pull rabbits out of hats -- he's a "bizarre" magician more likely to pull a card out of his abdomen or eat fire) and host of Scam School and NSFW. We caught up with Brian at CES in January and he told us his top 3 apps.

    Brian's apps are:

    Livestrong Calorie Tracker

    Drop7

    TweetDeck

    My top 3 apps: Brian Brushwood originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • GarageBand for iPad: A look under the hood

    iTunesGarageBandiPad23423.jpgApple's release of GarageBand for iPad has, in a small way, rocked my world. There have been a few admirable attempts at multi-track recorders, but this US$4.99 app from Apple takes the cake. The best part is that it's not just a musicians tool; anybody with half an ear for a tune can start composing great-sounding tracks from the moment they launch the app.

    When I was a kid, I had a Tascam 4-track, an acoustic guitar and a general MIDI synth. I spent hours, even days at a time playing with them. If I'd had this back then, I might never have left the house. With an array of built-in instruments and an eight-track recorder, you don't even need to plug anything in to start rocking. That's not to say you can't, I've had decent luck plugging in a Blue Snowball, a couple of M-Audio keyboards and my electric guitar via the iRig.

    The "Smart" instruments included in GarageBand can build backing tracks in minutes, with a pretty good selection of pianos, organs, guitars (electric and acoustic), basses and drums. You can record in sections, pattern style, or you can record straight through. In section mode, most instruments will stop recording and start playback at the end of a section, but drums, handily enough, automatically overdub to let you build multiple layers of percussion with ease.

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    GarageBand for iPad: A look under the hood originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Dear Aunt TUAW: How can I tame iOS with my Apple Wireless Keyboard?

    Dear Aunt TUAW,

    It would give me great comfort if I could rest my head on your bosom of knowledge and have you answer this troubling question.

    Auntie, why isn't there better support for the Bluetooth keyboard on the iPad? I mean love my keyboard (no... not as much as you Auntie... silly) but all I can use it for is typing.

    I mean, I should be able to use the navigation keys in the Safari browser? Like scrolling up/down/etc. Hotkeys when in the Springboard or in an app? How about games using the keyboard for controls (ASWZ) as an option? None of that works.

    I know, Auntie. You're gonna bring up attach rates, but instead can you please talk to Uncle Steve and have him get on this?

    Your loving and devoted Nephew,

    Kevin C

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  • Liveblog from SXSW: Can indie iPhone game development survive?

    SXSW Interactive has just begun and I'm sitting in a panel with a group of rock star game devs (well, some are more designers, and Alan Knitwoski is not a dev, but a business guy): Stephen Broumley, Peter Franco, David Kalina, Heather Kelley, Alan Knitowski. They will attempt to answer the question of whether independent game developers can still make games profitably.

    First question: What is indie? If you are a small shop and acquired by EA (as happened to Franco), are you still indie?

    Jeff Broumley defines it as "funded yourself." Part-time developer David Kalina says it means you are in control of your own decisions (as opposed to a publisher or investor). Heather says it also represents a spirit -- being able to do what you want to do and having financial control. For Knitowski, it's also about being in control, although he veers into a comment about Rovio (Angry Birds), and the "Silicon Valley" style of starting indie and being funded later once you've grown to a certain level. Heather objects to his comment that "you inevitably grow into what you hate," which reminds me of when an indie band would "sell out" to make millions.

    Next round of questions: How do you fund and structure your companies?

    Continue reading Liveblog from SXSW: Can indie iPhone game development survive?

    Liveblog from SXSW: Can indie iPhone game development survive? originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Three Little Pigs and the Secrets of a Popup Book brings a new twist to the genre

    Three Little Pigs and the Secrets of a Popup Book (US $3.99) from Game Collage LLC brings something new to interactive children's books on iOS. The original book was published in 1904 and illustrated by L. Leslie Brooke, a popular illustrator of the time. Along with the usual wheels, tabs and spring loaded animated object that move things around, they included X-Ray Goggles (really a tappable button), that lets you see the gears, clockwork, springs and pulleys that make the animations work on most of the pages. This fits in well with the tone of the book, since it was originally published during the second Industrial Revolution.

    Just when I thought that publishers had run out of new ideas for this genre, this wrinkle arrives with a lot of fun. Outside of the well-known story, you are given a faux backstage peek of how it all works. Sure, it's a gimmick, but it's exceptionally entertaining, even for "older kids." Often seeing how items are affixed to a gear gives you a good idea of what the page can do, providing a better experience playing with the movable objects after viewing the schematics. There are a lot of objects that can be manipulated either by pushing them around or tilting the screen and having the accelerometer do it.

    There is a lot to see. On one screen, instead of a few objects, there are 20 apples, all connected to strings and a tab that feed out or pulls in the brightly colored strings. Looking at the X-Ray, you'll find pulleys and gears that raise and lower the apples when you push a tab up or down. Another tap brings you back to the story. I would consider this a real benefit for kids who invariably ask "why." You can compare the graphics and the X-Rays in the gallery below, and then hit the "Read More" link to read the rest of the review and see a whimsical video of how the book was developed.

    TUAW is commonly provided with not-for-resale licenses or promo codes to permit product evaluations and reviews. For more details, see our policy page.

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  • iPhone navigation in the back country

    I've written before about navigating with the iPhone, and the differences between having the maps on board your phone versus downloading them over the air.

    The differences were readily obvious on my recent photo trek to the Monument Valley area on the Arizona and Utah border. 30 miles south of Kayenta, I fired up the Garmin GPS app. It needs an internet connection to work, and none were available. In that part of the country, AT&T has nothing, so when I had any signal at all, I was roaming. You can see the result in the gallery. A blank screen with a car icon. Not much help. No maps, no destination information, nothing. I then fired up my Navigon app, and even though there was no voice or data service, I had a detailed map because the map info was on the phone. Apps like Navigon still use the internet for some services, like traffic or Google for newer destination searches, but for getting from place to place, the app was full-featured.

    Of course, if you don't venture out of the cities or good coverage areas, almost any nav app is fine, including the ones that require maps to be downloaded in real time over the air. However, if you get off the beaten path you simply can't depend on an app that has no pre-installed maps on your phone. Be sure to check the descriptions in the App Store about where the map data is coming from. There are plenty of apps that use both methods, and there is a wide choice of features and costs. Just don't get caught with a blank screen if you have spent good money on a nav app for your iPhone.

    iPhone navigation in the back country originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Security firm warns lack of iOS 4.3 update leaves iPhone 3G vulnerable

    Security company Sophos is warning iPhone 3G and older iPod touch owners that their devices could be vulnerable to attack following Apple's decision not to make the iOS 4.3 update available to them.

    In addition to AirPlay improvements and iTunes Home Sharing, the iOS 4.3 update fixes a number of security holes, but it's only available for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, the iPad and more recent iPod touch models.

    "[I]f you have an earlier iPhone or iPod touch your device is probably vulnerable to attacks which exploit these security holes, and there is no official patch available for you to protect yourself. That's bad news for the many people who still have an iPhone 3G, for instance," says Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos.

    The security fixes are detailed in an Apple knowledgebase article. They protect against maliciously-crafted TIFF image files which could be used to run malicious code on your device as well as fixing many memory corruption issues in WebKit, the basis of the Safari web browser. Sophos warns this could lead to unauthorised code being executed.

    Although none of these exploits have so far been found in the wild, owners of older Apple devices are still potentially vulnerable. "If you were looking for an excuse to upgrade your iPhone or iPod touch, maybe you've just been given a good one by Apple," says Cluley. "But if you were happy with your iPhone 3G, I doubt you're feeling too good about having to reach into your pocket."

    [Via Computer Weekly]

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  • iPad 2 first impressions: Steve Sande

    For those of you who were watching at 7 PM ET today as I was livestreaming the iPad 2 line and purchase process at the Aspen Grove Apple Store in Littleton, Colorado, I ended up buying a 32 GB white iPad 2 with AT&T 3G. The lines at Aspen Grove were longer for the iPad 2 than for probably any Apple launch I've seen at this location. I'd estimate that by the time 5 PM rolled around, there were 400 - 450 people in line.

    However, my six-hour wait in line with fellow TUAW blogger Erica Sadun was fruitful, as both of us came away with iPads in our hot little hands. As you can see in the video on the next page, the white iPad 2 is a rather attractive looking device. I decided to go with the different color simply because I'm kind of getting tired of the standard black Apple devices. If I don't like it after a year ... well, there will always be a third-generation iPad coming down the pike.

    My first impressions? The iPad 2 feels better in the hand than the original model. This is primarily due to the more curved back and the thinner body. This model also feels a bit lighter -- not much, but enough to be noticeable. There's a larger speaker "grille" on the bottom of the device. It's actually a bunch of small holes drilled into the case, and is barely visible in the video.

    Where the real change shows up is in launching and running applications. Where there was a noticeable lag launching some apps, the iPad 2 seems much faster in most operations. I hope to run some benchmarks just to see if it's a real improvement or just my imagination.

    Enjoy the video, and be sure to tell us about your first impressions of the iPad 2 in the comments.

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  • Unsung iPad 2 feature: New SIM ejector tool

    By now we all know about the iPad 2's A5 processor, its redesigned case, its front and rear-facing cameras. Here's a feature I haven't seen anyone mention yet: the iPad 2 has a new SIM ejector tool. You can see the new tool on the right side of this photo, compared with the original ejector tool on the left.

    The new tool looks much less like a custom bit of forged (liquid?) metal and more like a heavily-modified paper clip. There's a small gap in the metal between the pokey bit at the end and the part you grasp, and overall the metal looks to have a much duller (some might even call it cheaper) finish.

    It's a minuscule alteration that most people might never even notice, especially given that you might use this tool perhaps once or twice over the life of your device. It caught our eye, though, and it's another odd bit of trivia to add to the Apple lore -- though something tells me this won't be something Mactracker adds to its comprehensive database.

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  • Long iPad lines continue at some Apple Stores, many go home empty-handed

    As midnight approaches on the East Coast of the US, long lines for the iPad 2 remain at some Apple Stores. The image above shows the line at the 5th Avenue store in New York City just before 11 PM local time, with dozens of people still waiting outside the store well after nightfall.

    Meanwhile, on the West Coast, 9 to 5 Mac reports severe supply constraints in certain models of iPad 2, with many line waiters either having to pick a model other than the one they originally sought, or worse, going home empty-handed altogether. Mark Gurman reports that Apple doesn't seem to be limiting device per person purchases, with one customer walking out with six AT&T-model iPad 2s.

    Demand for the iPad 2 was widely expected to be high, and the quick slipping of online orders' shipping dates from 3-5 days down to 2-3 weeks seems to have been an early harbinger of Apple's supply being unable to keep up with that demand. Apple Stores nationwide are selling out of virtually all models of iPad 2 on launch day, with no early word yet on when new supply shipments will arrive.

    Considering the intense demand for the device in the US, would-be international iPad 2 buyers must be looking at March 25 with a wary eye. If Apple's supply of the iPad 2 continues to be constrained, it's likely that the multi-country international launch will see extremely limited numbers of units available.

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  • iFixit tears down iPad 2

    We love the iFixit team and their singleminded dedication to getting their mitts on the latest, greatest Apple gear -- just so they can take it all to pieces. Tonight's piece de disassemblement is, of course, the iPad 2; you can see their complete takeapart here.

    Not too many surprises in the new build, although now the front panel is glued to the case (on the original iPad, it was clipped in), making it harder to disassemble. The new bits of hardware (cameras and gyroscope, along with the magnets and sensor for the Smart Cover) were all identified, cataloged and photographed.

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  • iPad 2 linewalk videos: NYC and Austin, TX

    It's not high-concept, as videos go: an admittedly shaky walk around the block or down the street to gauge the number of hardy souls willing to stand and wait for something they could just as easily have shipped to their front door.

    Nevertheless, we salute the line-standers, and it is in their honor that we share these clips with you: a brisk linewalk at NYC's iconic 5th Avenue store, and one at the pop-up store in Austin for SxSW. Enjoy!

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  • More iPad apps on sale, now and through the weekend

    So you've picked up your brand new iPad and you need some new apps to install on it? You're in luck -- developers have seen your problem coming, and they'd like to offer you their apps specifically, at a discounted price of course. We posted about some iPad 2 sales yesterday, but there's a whole bunch more on today, and most of these will be running throughout the rest of the weekend.

    Coming in at just a buck, there's Worms HD, Homerun Battle 3D for iPad, and the HD version of the great Spider: Bryce Manor. Gameloft also has a nice iPad sale on, with most of its titles for just a buck. The 7th Guest for iPad is on for just $1.99, and there are a few other EA games out for a couple bucks more, as we mentioned yesterday. In short, if there's an iPad app you've had your eye on, give it a look this weekend. Developers are planning to sell plenty of apps as people come home with new iPads today, and dropping the prices tends to push those numbers even higher.

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  • Peel works as universal remote and TV service on your iPhone

    I sure thought we'd covered Peel here before, but I guess not (maybe I was thinking of that iPod touch add-on -- the "Apple" name certainly invites lots of fruit imagery). Either way, it's worth mentioning that the interesting Peel TV solution for the iPhone is now available for purchase. For $99, you get the Peel "fruit" unit that sits wirelessly by your television and transmits to it with infrared. And then you can also download the free app that both works as a universal remote, and watches what you watch, providing recommendations based on what you pull up, and allowing you to connect to friends to share channels and information.

    The whole thing seems pretty intriguing -- RedEye has done pretty well with using the iPhone as an IR remote, and adding an extra layer of social and recommendation to that seems like an excellent idea (assuming the interface is usable). RedEye's mini solution is a little cheaper, at $49, but that's really only the remote function, not any of the extras you'd get with Peel.

    We'll have to see how this works -- certainly it seems like lots of accessory makers are starting to tap into smartphones, both at home and in places like your car. Something like Peel, done intuitively and right, could provide just enough functionality over your standard TV remotes to finally clean the gadgets off that coffee table for good.

    Peel is sponsoring a TechCrunch/CrunchGear/TUAW meetup at SXSW next Monday, so we'll have a chance to try it hands-on. If you're in Austin you can learn more about the meetup here.

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  • BOOKback for iPad and iPhone offers sleek scratch protection

    The BOOKback from DODOcase is an adhesive fabric skin for the iPad (original and iPad 2) and iPhone 4. It feels nice (think Moleskine notebook), is easily re-positioned and looks good to boot. I spent two weeks with a BOOKback on my iPhone 4 and 1st-generation iPad. My overall impression is that the BOOKback will appeal to design-conscious iPhone/iPad owners who aren't concerned with impact protection. Here's my review of the BOOKback.

    First, some DODOcase love. Last April, I waited in line to buy an original iPad (as many of you are doing today). A DODOcase representative was handing out discount coupons, which I later used to order one. It looked super (here's my original review) and even helped to save my iPad's life after a fall.* I ordered a replacement right away.

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  • From the iPad 2 line: Form Tools PDF for the iPad

    Quite a few TUAWers are out and about this afternoon picking up iPad 2s, and our own Erica Sadun is in Colorado right now. While in line for her new magical and revolutionary device, she met up with developer Zach Starkebaum, creator of the Form Tools PDF app for the iPad, and got a quick demo on video, which you can watch after the break below. Yes, the app's function is a little dry, but hey, it's Friday -- why not find some fun in using an iPad to sign and fill out PDF forms?

    Stay tuned for more live coverage from iPad 2 lines all around the country today -- Mike Rose is currently headed to the Fifth Avenue store in New York City, and our own Steve Sande will be broadcasting live this afternoon from Colorado as well. We'll have coverage from all over for the big iPad 2 launch today.

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  • iPad Social Club: Share your new baby

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    Congratulations! You just bought a new iPad, whether a discounted first generation or an updated iPad 2. Now it's time to socialize and chat about your new baby. Please join us in this post's comment section.

    Did you order your iPad online? Or did you stand in line at an Apple Retail Store or other vendor? How did your purchase go? Was it smooth? And, importantly, did you accessorize???

    And how do you like your new device (especially if it's your first iPad)? Is it everything you hoped? Or are there features you'd like to see improved?

    For those of you moving up from the first generation to the second, how does the new one compare? Can you feel the difference? Or is it more of the (wonderful) same?

    Let us know!

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  • TUAW's live iPad 2 line coverage

    Several of our bloggers will be livestreaming from iPad 2 lines throughout the country today, so we're setting up this page for you to bookmark if you'd like to watch our live interviews. At this time, Mike Rose will be helping us out at the 5th Avenue Apple Store in Manhattan, while Erica Sadun and I plan on tag-teaming the Aspen Grove Apple Store in Littleton, Colorado.

    If you see us in one of the lines and you're a TUAW reader, please let us know and we'll do our best to embarrass you in front of a worldwide audience. The livestream window is on the next page; you can also go to http://ustream.tv/tuaw to see what's going on.

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  • Install iMovie on a 1st-generation iPad

    One improvement coming to the iPad 2 is the addition of tablet-optimized versions of iMovie and GarageBand. iMovie is limited to the iPad 2 because the second generation tablet includes cameras to record video footage and a faster processor to handle the demands of video processing. Some original iPad owners were not content with Apple's limitation and sought a way to install iMovie on Apple's fist generation tablet. Here are the steps they devised:

    1. Before your start, backup your iPad in case something goes horribly wrong
    2. Purchase (US$4.99) and download the latest version of iMovie (version 1.2 on 3/11/2011)
    3. Download and install the iPhone Configuration Utility (IPCU) from Apple. Version 3.3 for Mac or Windows
    4. Launch IPCU and click on the Library ----> Applications. If iMovie is present in this list, then this step is completed and you can move to step 5. If iMovie is not present, then you will need to add it manually by clicking on the "Add" button and selecting the application from the "/Users/[my account]/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Mobile Applications" folder
    5. Within IPCU, navigate to devices, select your iPad and click on the applications associated with the tablet device. Scroll down to iMovie and select the "Install" button to add the application to your device.
    6. Wait a few seconds to iMovie to install onto your tablet.
    7. Quit IPCU and restart your iPad.
    8. Launch iMovie and edit movies that were imported from your iTunes library.

    Be aware that iTunes will throw an error the next you time to sync your iPad. You will receive the alert that this device is no longer authorized for use with your iTunes account. This error arises from the unexpected presence of iMovie on your first generation iPad. At this point, you can authorize it and let iTunes process your response and prompt you again. You can also click "Don't Authorize" and let iTunes remove iMovie from your iPad or click cancel and move on. Unfortunately, this annoyance with iTunes will continue until you remove iMovie. A small price to pay in order to edit video on your first generation Apple tablet.

    [Via The Mac Observer]

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  • Up to 20% of iPad owners expected to upgrade

    The iPad 2Mike Abramsky, a technology analyst for RBC Capital Markets, predicts up to 20% of the original iPad's buyers will upgrade to the iPad 2 over the next 12 months. But Abramsky suggests the number of customers upgrading to iPad 2 will be eclipsed by buyers new to the platform.

    With over 15 million units sold since launching last April, the original iPad is considered to be one of the most successful technology product launches in history. Abramsky, like many analysts, expects the iPad 2 to outperform its predecessor from day one. His predictions indicate Apple will sell at least 500,000 units of the iPad 2 this weekend and 28 million units before the end of 2011. These numbers suggest Apple will welcome at least 25 million new iPad customers in the coming months.

    Customers bought approximately 300,000 iPads on its first day of availability in April, 2010, and analysts are expecting almost twice as many to sell over the next few days.

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  • Dispatches from the iPad 2 front lines

    11:45 AM (Steve Sande): I'm here at the Aspen Grove Apple Store in Littleton, Colorado, and fortunately it's warm and clear. I'm at about the 20th person in line, and my cohort in crime Erica Sadun just showed up.

    It's a congenial group in line this morning. Apparently, the first person in line showed up at 11:30 AM yesterday. Most people in the line so far are optimistic that they'll get one, and the store manager is talking up people in the line to see how they're doing. There's even a "line host" passing out bottles of water, and we've heard that they'll be handing out sunscreen wipes soon.

    The store will be closing between 3 and 5 PM, then re-opening at 5 PM to start sales. During that time, I'm sure that the iPads on display will be replaced with iPad 2s wearing Smart Covers, that a handful of iPad 2 cases will be hung from the wall display, and probably even a new window display will go up. We'll be doing some live video this afternoon, so keep tuned to TUAW.

    1:30 PM (Victor Agreda): Victor's in line at the temporary Apple Store that was put up in Austin, Texas to handle the hordes of SXSW attendees who need their iPad 2 fixes. The first guy in line was there at 6:30 AM - much smarter than the fool who got to the Aspen Grove store at 11:30 yesterday!

    Read on to see pictures/testimony from our readers across the US.

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  • Dear Aunt TUAW: What's my best bet for international data?

    Dear Aunt TUAW,

    I will be in China for 10 days on vacation later this year, and I'd like to share photos, updates, etc. with friends at home. What's the best way to do that?

    I have an iPhone 4 and a Wi-Fi only iPad. As far as I can tell, my options are to either buy into AT&T's international data plans (although I don't mind the price, the minimal amount of data you get probably won't be enough) OR unlock my phone and get a China-specific SIM (complicated, and I'm unsure how to get the SIM and make sure it works).

    Perhaps I might be able to get a MyFi-like hotspot device that would work in China, but I'm not even sure such a device exists.

    So what's the best option for data when traveling to China?

    Hugs,

    Your nephew Jason M

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  • iPad killing the competition

    With the iPad 2 hitting stores across the U.S. today and worldwide within a couple of weeks, Ars Technica published a report today showing that the iPad should remain the market leader for tablet devices through 2011.

    Citing data from market research firm IDC, Ars blogger Chris Foresman notes that Apple had about 83% of the tablet market for 2010, with most of the competition coming from Samsung's 7" Galaxy Tab. The Amazon Kindle, which is considered to be an eReader rather than a tablet, dominated its market with almost a 50% share in the fourth quarter of 2010.

    The Motorola Xoom was widely expected to take on the iPad, with better specs and the Android 3.0 OS. Unfortunately for this pretender to the throne, it was lacking some promised hardware and software features when it shipped, and is priced higher than most iPad 2 models.

    Forrester's Sarah Rotman Epps blogged that all of the upcoming competitors, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the HP Touchpad, and RIM's PlayBook, have serious problems with their product strategies. Many are priced higher than similar iPad models and/or come with carrier contracts to subsidize the high price. Most of Forrester's research points to consumer disinterest in having to sign a long-term contract for a tablet.

    Forrester expects 24.1 million tablets to sell in 2011 in the U.S., and close to 20 million of those will be iPads. Another market research firm, ChangeWave, is also predicting that 82% of people planning to buy a tablet in the next 90 days will buy an iPad.

    And with that news, it's time for me to go get in line for my iPad 2.

    iPad killing the competition originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Win a SugarSync 30 GB account for your new iPad 2

    Our friends at SugarSync posted a wonderful blog entry the other day on how to use their signature cloud service to make the iPad 2 a more productive mobile device. As they note, one of the biggest issues with the iPad is that the current file system makes it difficult for users to transfer files or save and access files on your iPad for later use.

    SugarSync resolves this issue by making it possible to access all of your files on any device, continuously syncing to a "Personal Cloud" accessible from the Web or your brand new iPad 2. Many of the best file viewing and editing apps, including QuickOffice, Documents To Go, GoodReader, and ReaddleDocs, work hand-in-hand with SugarSync.

    Together with SugarSync, we're giving away three 30 GB annual accounts to celebrate the availability of the iPad 2. You don't have to be an iPad 2 user; SugarSync works with the original iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch as well.

    To enter, just tell us what important (or trivial) information you'd like to sync to your Personal Cloud. We'll pick three winners and send you your promo code so you can get up and running. Here are the official rules:

    • Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
    • To enter, leave a comment telling us what information you want to sync to your SugarSync Personal Cloud.
    • The comment must be left before March 11, 2011 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time.
    • You may enter only once.
    • Three winners will be selected and will each receive a 30 GB / year SugarSync account valued at $49.99.
    • Click Here for complete Official Rules.

    Good luck!

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  • iPad shipment dates extend to 2-3 weeks

    It's hard to believe, but Apple's online store shipment estimates for the iPad 2 are already at 2-3 weeks. The new device only went on sale today at 1:00 am PT, but already it seems that supply is going to be limited over the next few weeks at least.

    If you're desperate to get your hands on an iPad 2 today (and you live in the U.S.), your best bet is to head out to your nearest Apple retail store and start queuing, if you haven't done so already. The iPad 2 will be on sale at Apple's retail stores at 5:00 pm local time.

    The tablet is due for international release on the 25th of March.

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  • Getting ready for iPad: black or white?

    Today's the day. As consumers are getting ready to head off to their local Apple retailers to start the line wait for their new iPad, the question lingers. Black? or White?

    The overwhelming TUAW blogger consensus is white. We're tired of black. We want more Stormtrooper, less Vader. We want our new device to match our MacBook Airs.

    What about you. If supply allows, which color will you be opting for?

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    In related news, analysts believe that as many as a fifth of original iPad owners will be upgrading to iPad 2, making this an excellent time to be scouting eBay for iPad bargains. The updated iPad will be sold at nearly ten thousand stores.

    Getting ready for iPad: black or white? originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • China Telecom awaiting CDMA iPhone 4

    Rumors that Apple and China Telecom are close to inking a deal to bring the iPhone 4 to a second wireless carrier in China may be premature. The latest report from Digitimes suggests the deal may be held up by the lack of a SIM card slot in the CDMA iPhone 4.

    Earlier information from Chinese news site suggest this technical limitation was overcome by China Telecom engineers, but details on this achievement were not provided.

    Vincent Chih, CEO of Asia Pacific Telecom, claims Apple will need a substantial volume of orders to modify the CDMA iPhone 4 with a SIM card slot. If China Telecom can successfully negotiate a deal with Apple, then APT will be able to offer the iPhone 4 through its close relationship with the Chinese wireless carrier.

    APT is a Taiwanese cellular carrier that boasts of over 2 million subscribers and operates Taiwan's only CDMA network. China Telecom is China's third largest cellular operator with over 82 million subscribers.

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  • Monitor Japanese news with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

    If you have loved ones, friends, or colleagues affected by the Japanese earthquake, you may want to install the free NHK WORLD TV Live application on your iOS device and take your news on-the-go.

    NHK WORLD TV offers English-language updates (you will hear other languages as well) around the clock, produced by Japan's single public broadcasting service.

    According to the application write-up, broadcast quality will depend on the way you connect to data service, automatically adjusting to Wi-Fi and 3G connections. When we tested the application this morning, it did take a little while for the streaming to get started. Please be patient with the application. Thanks to Alan for the tip.

    If you are an English speaker currently in Japan, James Van Dyne from Sugoi Software in Japan has generated free coupon codes for stranded travelers who need a Japanese/English dictionary. We ask that you respect the situation that these codes have been offered under. If you are not a traveler in Japan, please do not redeem them -- there are a limited number and Sugoi cannot generate more.

    Monitor Japanese news with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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