Flickr 4.0: auto-upload is back, revamped UI, new filters, Instagram sharing and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 7, 2015

Yahoo-owned Flickr has refreshed its iPhone application this morning with a number of significant changes, most notably redesigning the user interface for easier navigation and bringing back the auto-upload feature (originally added in 2013, but subsequently removed).

The app also brings out a brand new Camera Roll section which looks a lot like the iOS Camera Roll. Coupled with one terabyte of free storage for your photo and video uploads, the new Flickr 4.0 for iOS is a worthy alternative to Apple's stock Photos + iCloud Photo Library combo.

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Apple Pay debuting at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas by early June

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 28, 2016

Apple Pay is coming to Las Vegas hotels next month, but not for gambling, and The Cosmopolitan is leading the way. According to the hotel-casino's official announcement cited by Casino City Times, by early June the resort’s front desk, concierge, restaurants and bars will accept Apple's wireless payment method.

Cosmopolitan chief marketing officer, Lisa Marchese, states that “the arrival of Apple Pay on the Las Vegas Strip is a natural fit, offering increasingly mobile-centric, luxury travelers a streamlined and convenient experience.” The announcement marks the first local casino-resort to accept Apple Pay. The Cosmopolitan is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection of hotels.

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Harmon Kardon SoundSticks: when modern industrial design meets beautiful sound

Lory Gil ∙ Updated June 21, 2018

Some speakers are great for on-the-go listening. Others are meant for rugged used in the outdoors. There are plenty of quality mobile Bluetooth speakers out there. But what about stationary speakers? Harman Kardon, one of the best-known quality sound system companies, offers the SoundSticks Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System so you can stream media from your iPhone in style.

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Fusion – HDR Camera review: get quality shots with little effort

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

There are dozens of camera apps out there that promise SLR quality results, but I’ve realized that many of them don’t offer a whole lot more than what the iPhone’s stock camera app can do.

Fusion – HDR Camera actually provides something special that gives your pictures an additional boost of depth without you needing to do much of anything at all. Today, we’ve got an app review of Fusion – HDR Camera for your reading pleasure.

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NotiAction: launch Activator actions based on notification keywords

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

NotiAction is an innovative new jailbreak tweak that does something particularly cool—it lets you launch any Activator action by means of keywords found in incoming iOS notifications. You can designate up to 10 keywords with wildcards in the tweak's settings, and allow NotiAction to listen for those particular keywords. If a valid keyword is found, then the corresponding Activator action is automatically launched. Have a look at our video walkthrough for a demonstration of NotiAction.

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Tesla’s Musk welcomes ‘Apple Car’, says Tesla is poaching 5:1 more employees than Apple

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Elon Musk, CEO of electric car company Tesla, had kind words for Apple when asked by an analyst during the company's quarterly earnings call on Tuesday if he feared an electric car from Apple, given its large customer base and giant cash pile for plenty of research and development spending.

"I actually hope Apple gets into the car business, that would be great," the outspoken Musk said, showing no concern for the rumors that Apple has plans to launch an electric car in the coming years.

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Andrios is now available for download on Cydia

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 6, 2015

Andrios, the jailbreak tweak that brings some awesome Android-inspired features to iOS, was our top item on this week's episode of Let's Talk Jailbreak. It's rare when a tweak gets the thumbs up from Cody, Sebastien, and I, but Andrios was able to pull off that impressive feat.

Since our initial review aired, I've received numerous emails, tweets, and messages about Andrios and its launch. After a slight delay, I'm happy to tell you that the tweak is now available for purchase and download from Cydia's BigBoss repo.

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Apple granted design patent for Apple Watch, probably to be used in future lawsuits

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a design patent for the Apple Watch on Wednesday, covering the look and feel of the wearable that hit the market at the end of April.

The patent covers the entire design of the device, from the screen, sensors, charging apparatus, digital crown, and more. Like with all companies do, Apple filed for the patent to protect itself against competitors, so they can't use an identical design.

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Apple releases Safari 8.0.6 with security fixes

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Apple this afternoon released Safari updates for Yosemite (8.0.6), Mavericks (7.1.6), and Mountain Lion (6.2.6). The new versions include fixes for multiple memory corruption issues in WebKit, which Apple says could lead to arbitrary code execution or unexpected application termination when visiting a maliciously-crafted website.

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Everything Changes: Apple highlights how iPad can change the way you do things

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Apple on Wednesday launched a new web ad campaign for its struggling iPad, highlighting ways the tablet can change the way people do things. A new microsite on the company's website showcases a variety of iPad apps that can help with things such as cooking, learning and more.

Much like Apple's previous 'Your Verse' campaign, the message of "Everything changes with iPad" is that the tablet can be helpful in a number of situations. The company has long been trying to convince potential customers that the iPad can be used as more than an entertainment device.

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iTunes has a number of great hip-hop albums on sale right now

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

If you're a fan of rap music, or just like to listen to a little bit of everything, you'll want to check out these deals Apple is offering in iTunes right now. For a limited time, more than 200 hip-hop albums are on sale for $5.99.

The albums come from a wide variety of artists, ranging from newer faces like Kendrick Lamar, to old school legends like Big Daddy Kane. There's even some from mainstream heavyweights like Eminem, Jay-Z and Ludacris.

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