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AirPlay is awesome because it allows you to instantly stream video that you're watching on your iPhone to your television utilizing a $99 Apple TV 2. But let's say you don't have an Apple TV 2, but you do have a Mac mini hooked up to your TV. What to do then?
Before today, the answer to that question was "not a whole lot." Thankfully, though, there's a new OS X app in town called AirPlayer, and it allows you to use AirPlay right on your Mac...
We recently reported that the creator of Cydia, Jay "saurik" Freeman, is close to releasing an official version of Cydia for the Mac. We speculated on if it was really necessary, and if it is important enough to thrive on a desktop ecosystem.
This "Mac Cydia" would seem to be Freeman's direct attempt at the jailbreak, unfiltered version of the new Mac App Store and OS X Lion. Since the news of a Mac Cydia, there have been more details shared from Freeman himself about the goals and features of the OS X version of Cydia...
With the recently announced Mac App store on the horizon -- which brings an iOS-esque store to Mac OS X platforms -- Cydia creator Jay "Saurik" Freeman plans to strike while the iron is hot.
That could only mean one thing, a Cydia Store for Macs; let's just call it Mac Cydia for simplicity's sake. But the real question is, what use will Mac users have for a Cydia store?
Does an iPhone-integrated keyboard for your Mac or PC sound interesting? The Korean tech company, Omnio, thinks so.
The WOWKey device is a desktop keyboard that boasts iPhone integration through a built-in dock. This "made for iPhone" keyboard is the first of its kind, offering extensive integration with iOS. This inventive gadget opens up a world of possibilities...
A couple days ago, Sebastien reported on a hack called FaceTime Hacktivator, which is a tweak that allows you to use FaceTime in areas where it has been banned. There are reportedly a few places in the Middle East that have restricted Apple's video calling feature, so this will prove most useful to those using iPhones in those areas.
MiddleWhat does the same thing as FaceTime Hacktivator, with one small difference. I guess you could say it takes the "middle man" out of the equation. That is, it's featured on the stock Cydia repos, so there's no need to add a separate repository just to get access to this hack. Although, if you were too lazy to add the repo reported in yesterday's article, chances are you don't care that much about FaceTime anyway.
Now that Apple has announced a desktop version of the App Store, there is much speculation on what we are actually getting. There are already quite a few OS X software marketplaces out there, though none are as polished as the iPhone's App Store.
If Apple is smart, they will likely add the Mac App Store as a way to run universal apps and release an iOS runtime platform for the desktop. Just think about it for a minute.
There isn't much unification between doing tasks on an iPhone and a Mac simultaneously, save for the apps that sync with their desktop counterparts. Here are some predictions I have about benefits of supporting universal apps on Macs.
The Apple Store app has been updated to support location based check-in and reservation services for customers at Apple Stores. These Foursquare-like check-ins will help customers find Apple employees to assist them while their shopping.
Genius Bar reservations can also be confirmed through location based check-ins from customers. The 1.1 update was pushed this morning. This new feature in the Apple Store app will interface with Apple employee's internal apps, like Concierge.
Macstories recently released an exclusive from an inside source that there has been a major revamp to the Apple Store apps that are used internally by Apple employees. Apparently, this Apple Store app update will help make Apple employees more efficient...
Ever wanted to control your Mac from your iPhone while still being able to fully customize everything you can do? Sure there are remote control apps out there, but many of them require software on both the iPhone and the desktop (and are rarely free).
Brett Terpstra has developed a working PHP script called HomeControl that will let you control your Mac from within Mobile Safari. The experience has a native iPhone look and feel and it mimics the iOS UI controls...
Given the impressive adoption numbers of the iPhone on a weekly basis, I’m simply stumped as to why Skype isn’t taking the iPhone platform more seriously. Sure, they have an app, but it’s almost like they created it just to say they have an app in the App Store.
Skype has almost single handily revolutionized what it means to communicate in today’s digital world, and they've made it infinitely easier for ones across long distances to stay in relatively close touch with one another. So why is Skype resting on its laurels? Is this the attitude of a company who’s simply satisfied with its accomplishments thus far? Does having 1 in 11 of the world’s population among your growing list of users result in stifling innovation? We examine the situation inside...
Okay, so it was never on the Mac to begin with, but who didn't see that coming? At Apple's 'Back To The Mac' event this afternoon -- or morning, depending on where you call home -- FaceTime was announced for Mac OS X. This means that all of those with iPhone 4's just got a few million more potential friends to talk to via Apple's suddenly ubiquitous social service.
Of course the most exciting news is that FaceTime for the Mac is available for download today. For your convenience, we've included a video demonstrating a FaceTime call between a Mac and an iPhone 4. Check inside for the full details.
There are plenty of apps in the App Store for using your iPhone to remotely control your Mac. I've tested plenty of remote apps for the iPhone. Some of them are ok. Some of them are unbearable.
Recently, I stumbled across Edovia Software's TouchPad app. TouchPad is by far the best, all-in-one remote app for the iPhone...
After being released for Windows and Linux, GreenPois0n for Mac is now available for download. You can download GreenPois0n for Mac from the official website here.
Whether you're using the GreenPois0n jailbreak on a PC, Mac or Linux, the steps are exactly the same. Check out our GreenPois0n guide for more information.
It's also worth noting that the Dev Team is supposed to release PwnageTool tomorrow. PwnageTool is a Mac only jailbreak that allows you to update to a jailbroken firmware while preserving your baseband, which is key to unlocking your iPhone.