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"iPhone not sexy enough? Give it Smart Pants undies" Don't....just...don't...

"iPhone not sexy enough? Give it Smart Pants undies" Don't....just...don't... | Macintosh | Scoop.it

SmartPants are “the world’s first pair of underwear that can be worn by your smartphone”...Say it with me.... WTF!? Why do the Japanese think their iPhones NEED underwear!? 

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"Apple TV: Hiding Unused Icons from the Main Screen."

I absolutely HATE seeing icons on my AppleTV for "services" I'm NEVER going to use so it's nice that there is a method to hide them from view. It would be even nicer if Apple didn't add new ones ...
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"Turning off iPhone critical to pilots citing interference". Do you REALLY need your iPhone during takeoff/landing?

"Turning off iPhone critical to pilots citing interference". Do you REALLY need your iPhone during takeoff/landing? | Macintosh | Scoop.it

Bloomberg reports that a "regional airliner was climbing past 9,000 feet when its compasses went haywire, leading pilots several miles off course..."

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Macworld's "Seven iPad stands for on-the-go use".

I often have my iPad next to my laptop on a (great) OWC stan but if you need a way to prop yours up while you're elsewhere, Macworld has a review of seven stands that may interest you.

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The illusion of simplicity: photographer Peter Belanger on shooting for Apple

The illusion of simplicity: photographer Peter Belanger on shooting for Apple | Macintosh | Scoop.it

Every wonder how Apple gets those gorgeous photographs of their products? Well, I do and it turns out San Francisco based photographer Peter Belanger is Apple's go to guy for product shots.

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Adobe scraps CS licenses in favor of cloud subscriptions. And we all love the Cloud, don't we?

Adobe scraps CS licenses in favor of cloud subscriptions. And we all love the Cloud, don't we? | Macintosh | Scoop.it

Adobe made the announcement at its keynote opening the Max conference in Los Angeles today. 

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Does teaching your kid about sex give you the shakes? "Birdees - Sex Education for Parents" can help

Does teaching your kid about sex give you the shakes? "Birdees - Sex Education for Parents" can help | Macintosh | Scoop.it

One of the reasons why talking about sex with our children makes so many of us so uncomfortable is many of us have never been taught how to help our children understand their bodies and sex.

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"Apple extends lead over Samsung in U.S. Maybe it's time to hold off on the Apple negativity." YA THINK!?

With the iPhone capturing 39 percent of the U.S. smartphone market and extending its lead over Samsung (at 21.7 percent), Roger "Master of the Bloody Obvious" Chen at CNET...

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"I watched “iSteve” so you wouldn’t have to." I wasn't going to but thanks anyways...

"I watched “iSteve” so you wouldn’t have to." I wasn't going to but thanks anyways... | Macintosh | Scoop.it

Remember the Macworld review of iSteve where they said it will "tickle Apple fans"? Mike Beasley would like to strongly disagree. 

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J.D Power reports what many of us already know - "iPad ranks highest among tablets in owner satisfaction."

For the second year in a row, the iPad scored the highest in the well known ratings company's survey with 836 points out of a possible 1,000. Amazon came a respectable second place with 829 points ...
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"How Apple Accidentally Revolutionized Health Care" - Doctors love their Apple products.

The Motley Fool's article says, "The real revolution has come from how physicians and other health-care professionals are using Apple's devices." 

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Are you getting the most out of Dropbox? If not, check out "Take Control of Dropbox".

Are you getting the most out of Dropbox? If not, check out "Take Control of Dropbox". | Macintosh | Scoop.it

Joe Kissel via TidBITS' "Take Control of..." eBook series can help you go beyond just the basics of using Dropbox. 

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John Kirk at Techpinions asks, "are we losing long-term Apple perspective by focusing on quarterly results?"

John Kirk at Techpinions asks, "are we losing long-term Apple perspective by focusing on quarterly results?" | Macintosh | Scoop.it

The short, easy answer is "DUH!" but Kirk details several ways that, taken as a whole, show Apple as well positioned for the future as any company in America.

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The Audubon Guides are celebrating John James Audubon's 228th birthday with a sale of their apps.

The Audubon Guides are celebrating John James Audubon's 228th birthday with a sale of their apps. | Macintosh | Scoop.it

I'm not much of an outdoorsman but I'm often curious as to what that bird or flower or tree is so the Audubon Guides "single subject" apps can come in very handy. 

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"Where to put your tablet when you’re on the toilet..." IN THE LIVING ROOM!!

"Where to put your tablet when you’re on the toilet..." IN THE LIVING ROOM!! | Macintosh | Scoop.it

With the single stupidest opening line I've read today ("Toilet paper still can’t be digitized..."), the Wall Street Journal steps in a big pile of The Stupid with their article...

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A creative talks about Apple's latest iPhone ad

Most of us respond to advertisement in a subconscious way but Ken Segall, formerly of TBWA\Chiat\Day (Apple's ad agency), knows how to push those buttons. He used to work on Apple's ad campaigns ...
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Reporting is about "just the facts" - unless you write for Bloomberg.

Philip Elmer-DeWitt has a story "About that Bloomberg report of 'falling iPad mini demand'" and digs deeper to show Bloomberg's Tim Culpan possibly making up quotes about Apple and from a supplier ...
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"Has Apple Lost Control of the Narrative? Yep." I disagree but...

"Has Apple Lost Control of the Narrative? Yep." I disagree but... | Macintosh | Scoop.it

Bryan makes some interesting points. Every member of the media agrees with this one: "The press has every reason to enjoy a huge rush of schadenfreude at Apple's expense. 

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"Apple Misses iPhone Customers as Global Carriers Balk" Bloomberg describes Apple's delicate balancing act.

With China Mobile (the world’s biggest phone company) and NTT DoCoMo (Japan’s largest mobile carrier) not agreeing to carry the iPhone, Apple is missing out...

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"Why the iPhone Is Falling Behind." Right. Every company would love to "fall behind" like Apple.

"Using an iPhone is the most bullet-proof, elegant and seamless experience in existence." Well - no wonder they are falling behind. MIke Elgan misses his own point...

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Apple announces a new “All-Time Top Apps” (free and paid) as they countdown to the 50 billionth download.

Macstories has the list of apps along with some interesting notes about both lists. I've got eight of the Top 25 Paid apps and eighteen of the Top 25 Free apps.

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Microsoft is going to air a "Switch" ad...Yes, they are just that unoriginal

The Verge reports the ad, a one minute spot due to air on US TV, is of a wedding reception interrupted by Apple and Samsung fans. The tag line is, "Don't fight. Switch." 

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"Pocket is a worthy Instapaper competitor" I would argue more than worthy. It's my favorite of the category

"Pocket is a worthy Instapaper competitor" I would argue more than worthy. It's my favorite of the category | Macintosh | Scoop.it

Macworld has a review of my favorite "read it later" app, Pocket (formerly known as ReadItLater). I've used and liked Instapaper in the past but prefer Pocket for its visual appeal.

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Pay per play: exploring the pros and cons of freemium gaming on iOS

For any number of reasons, "Pay per play" has seemingly become the de facto method for many game developers to produce their titles. There are pros and cons for both the developer and the customer ...
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Farhad Manjoo knows what Apple's "Next Big Thing" is. iWatch? Apple HDTV? iCar?

Farhad Manjoo knows what Apple's "Next Big Thing" is. iWatch? Apple HDTV? iCar? | Macintosh | Scoop.it

None of the above. "In our obsession with the new, we’re missing the potential of the old," writes Manjoo. Manjoo says the iPad will surpass the iPhone in sales...

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How much is a coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook worth? Right now - $605,000.

How much is a coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook worth? Right now - $605,000. | Macintosh | Scoop.it

While the proceeds benefit The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, it does seem just this side of ludicrous that someone would pay that kind of money...

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