G4: iKLIP Stand for iPad rises above your desktop

iKLIP Stand for iPad

While many of us use our iPad by holding it in our hand, it’s often nice to be able to keep it propped up without taking up any desktop space. This where the new iKLIP Stand for iPad by IK Multimedia fits the build. It acts as both a tabletop stand and a clamp-on riser depending on what you need to accomplish.   READ FULL ARTICLE AT G4TechTV.ca

 

First iMac originally shipped 15 years ago today

iMac Final

Turn the clock back 15 years, August 15th, 1998 and the world’s 1st true Internet appliance, the iMac, was being delivered to its first customer.  Announced three months earlier on May 6th, the iMac was the first of many revolutionary products to follow under Steve Jobs’ reign, since his return to Apple in late 1997.

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Canadian Apple Stores not activating new iPhones today on Rogers or Fido

iphonessIf you’re looking at picking up a new iPhone at an Apple Store across Canada and get it activated in-store on the Rogers or Fido network today, you won’t be able to do so. This comes just one day after Rogers moved from three-year plans to the new shorter two-year plans.

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Apple surpasses 1 billion podcast subscriptions

 

1Billion Podcasts

Apple has hit another milestone yet again. This time it’s for podcasts, surpassing 1 Billion Podcast Subscriptions.

The iTunes Podcast directory has over 250,000 podcasts in over 100 languages and available in over 155 countries.  There are also more than 8 million episodes of audio, video, enhanced audio and documents are available to listen to or download.

Podcasts are available with the Podcasts app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or on Apple TV, Mac or PC.

To mark the milestone, iTunes, is highlighting a selection of the most popular podcasts, as well as a collection of captivating new shows.

 

Gosling’s new flick hits theatres, iTunes same time

OnlyGodForgives

As far as I can remember, major theatrical releases first went out to the big screen and the high-priced popcorn-eating crowd. Then, they eventually were pressed to DVD and or Blu-ray disc, for purchase or rental as well as through video on demand, iTunes and then perhaps Netflix and other on-line services. However, for Gosling’s latest flick, this is not the case.

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PowerDock 5 charges five devices in one fell swoop

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Having a dedicated charger for your devices might be a good thing, but when you have five of them, like iPads, iPods and iPhones, it might be a challenge to have them all plugged nice and neat in a compact space. So Griffin has come up with a new charger that will charge up to five power hungry devices that fit in a compact space.

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5 years of the Apple App Store

Apple 5Apple is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its App Store and to commemorate this auspicious occasion, they are giving away 10 paid products, not normally free, which include 5 apps and 5 games, but only for a limited time.

And these are decent titles, to boot They  include: Barefoot World Atlas, Day One Journal, How to Cook Everything, Over and Traktor DJ for iPhone (and for iPad). Games include: Badland, Infinity Blade II, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery, Tiny Wings and Where’s My Water?

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 years already. Apple launched the App Store on July 10, 2008 with 500 apps and it was an immediate success with 10,000 million apps downloaded in its first weekend. In 5 years, the App Store has gone from its initial 500 apps to more than over 900,000 to date and a billion is just around the corner. In May 2013, the number of App Store downloads reached a new milestone surpassing the 50 billion mark.

Developers have also profited from creating Apps to the tune of $10 billion US, which Apple has paid to them to date.

Visit your iTunes store to get the low-down on the free apps and a look at some of the milestoes Apple has reached in only 5 short years.  Limited time only!!!!

Apple adds iPhone to Back-To-School Promo

BTS Mac and iPad

Every year, Apple has a Back-to-School promotion where they offer some sort of incentive, typically a gift card to encourage post-secondary students to buy a Mac or an iPad before the fall session of school kicks in.

Now this year is no different, except for the first time, they’ve included the iPhone as part of the promotion. No reason was given why although one could hazard a guess that it might have to do with a new iPhone in the works and they want to clear out old stock.     Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Canada Day iOS inspired apps

Apps do not take holidays, so if you’re looking for something truly Canadian to do on Canada Day while you “woof” down a few cold ones, here’s a few iOS inspired ideas to get you through the day.

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Seeing Apple (RED) for a good cause this Canada Day

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Every Canada Day we see a sea of red Maple Leafs adorning every conceivable place, including people’s body parts. But what some of you may not know is that not only are a number of standard Apple products available in red, but that those products have a very special and significant meaning.

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