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Conformity app is like having a math tutor in your pocket

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

It has been years since I had to access the part of my brain that learned algebra and geometry. I never did have to take trig (being a journalism major has its perks). If someone were to ask me today what the Pythagorean Theorem is, I might be able to remember that it has something to do with adding square roots.

Conformity is a calculator that specializes in formulas for general math, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. No more memorizing the Quadratic Equation or trying to remember how to find the volume of a cube.

Lithium: theme the battery indicator on iOS 8 sans WinterBoard

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Lithium is a brand new jailbreak tweak that adds a themed battery indicator to iOS 8. A similar tweak with a similar name, Alkaline, already exists on the Cydia store, and Lithium pretty much replicates the feeling of that tweak.

While some users report that Alkaline works perfectly on their iOS 8 device, it's never worked without a visual glitch on my iPhone 6 Plus. For that reason, I'd be up for trying Lithium on an extended basis.

How to create folder shortcuts on Mac

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated October 1, 2018

On Windows, you create shortcuts. On Mac? There's this little thing called aliases. Aliases are shortcuts that make it easier to find a file, folder, disk, or application. You can place aliases on your desktop, in the Dock, or anywhere else that's easy to find. In this tutorial, I'll show you two easy ways to create aliases on your Mac.

Discovery, Viacom reportedly negotiating with Apple for spot on web TV service

Jake Smith ∙ March 17, 2015

The Wall Street Journal reports Discovery and Viacom are also in talks to join Apple's internet television service, following the publication's initial report on Monday detailing the initiative that will stream to the Apple TV.

Apple Watch gains FCC approval ahead of April launch

Jake Smith ∙ March 17, 2015

Apple's jump into wearables, the anticipated Apple Watch, has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission, ahead of its launch in April, an update to Apple's website indicated on Tuesday.

Let’s Talk iOS 073: Ghost track

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 2, 2018

Episode 73 features in-depth discussions about iOS 8.3 beta 3 and its new features, Apple's public iOS beta program, the Apple Watch Activity app, and the best Apple Watch features.

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The Elago Slimfit2 is an attractive minimalist case for iPhone 6

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

It is slim. It is clean. It protects your iPhone without calling attention to it. It is Elago’s S6 Slimfit2, and minimalists will appreciate its subtleness and unassuming design.

If you prefer simplicity when protecting your gadgets, the S6 Slimfit2 has an ultra low profile made from flexible and durable polycarbonate available in 15 different colors. The soft texture case uses double-coating with an over paint and under paint to improve grip while keeping germs and bacteria from being able to stick to it.

iOS 8 adoption rate now at 77%

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 27, 2018

Our regular tracking of adoption rate figures is back with up-to-date, fresh stats straight from Apple indicating that iOS 8 is slowly but surely finding its way to users iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices.

As of today, Apple's latest mobile operating system is now powering 77 percent devices in the wild, a modest improvement over the 75 percent adoption rate as measured by the App Store two weeks ago.

Safari update brings fixes for WebKit security flaws on Yosemite, Mavericks and Mountain Lion

Jake Smith ∙ March 17, 2015

Apple has released a considerably important update for Safari on OS X Yosemite, Mavericks and Mountain Lion, patching a WebKit security hole that left users vulnerable.

Interesting excerpts from ‘Becoming Steve Jobs,’ upcoming Apple-endorsed biography

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 17, 2015

Penned by the The Wall Street Journal and Fortune reporter Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli, Executive Editor with Fast Company, ‘Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader’ is slated for release on March 24 and already whole sections have been posted online. Endorsed by Apple execs, it's fairest portrayal of the famous inventor who co-founded and led Apple to become the world's top corporation.

Unlike Walter Isaacson's much maligned biography, Becoming Steve Jobs offers an insight into the side of Steve Jobs you didn't know: kind, patient and human.

Leaked excerpts offer Tim Cook's reflections on working for such a demanding boss, the secret projects they discussed doing and not doing, tidbits on Jobs' thought process and the events leading up to Jobs's passing on October 5, 2011, including the story of Cook offering to give Jobs his liver.

Facebook Messenger gains new peer-to-peer payments feature

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Facebook announced on Tuesday that US-based Messenger users will be able to use the app to send money to their Friends. The process, similar to Square's 'Cash,' involves linking a debit card to the service, which you can use to send money just as easily as a photo or text.

Users who have received the update will notice that the Facebook Messenger app now includes a small “$” icon above the keyboard, next to photo and sticker icons. Tapping this opens a payments screen where users can enter in the amount they wish to send to the recipient.

Opera brings video boost feature to Coast browser

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 29, 2018

Norwegian browser developer Opera Software has refreshed its free Coast browser for the iPhone and iPad with several new features, among them Opera Turbo compression technology which can boost streaming video performance by reducing the size of video data, resulting in fewer buffering breaks while saving your mobile data bills.