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Security hole in Facebook app could lead to identity theft

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 19, 2017

Folks who use Facebook's iOS app might want to make sure to stay away from using public computers and charging stations for a while. Apparently a serious security glitch has been discovered in the software that could give hackers access to your account.

Security researcher Gareth Wright published a blog post yesterday that has raised some serious questions about how iOS developers are handling saved values — logins, etc. It seems that some apps are saving this data in plain, unencrypted text files...

‘Transparency’ will make your app icons invisible

Jeff Benjamin ∙ April 2, 2012

Transparency is one of those tweaks that allows you to do all sorts of things with respect to the look of your Home screen app icons. As its name suggests, the primary purpose is to make your icons transparent, or in many cases outright invisible.

Once installed, you'll receive a new settings panel in the Settings app that allows you to customize your app icons in a very granular way. Take a look at our video walkthrough for the detailed evidence...

Introducing Paper, an iPad drawing and sketching app you’ve been clamoring for

Cody Lee ∙ March 29, 2012

Paper, a new iPad sketch app, launched last night with quite a bang. That's not surprising when you consider it has a gorgeous UI, and the fact that many of its creators are ex-Microsoft employees, who once worked on the infamous Courier project.

I know what you're thinking. "Great, exactly what the iPad needs, another sketch app." But before you go writing this one off, you might want to see what all of the fuss is about...

Black SMS keeps your iMessages locked away safe and sound

Oliver Haslam ∙ March 27, 2012

With security and privacy very much at the front of everyone's minds these days, the possibility of having your private SMS messages read is something that will send a shiver down the spine of plenty of people, especially if you are sharing sensitive information.

A new iPhone app plays to those fears, while also providing a workable solution that, as far as we can tell, isn't going to be as annoying as you might first think.

Black SMS is not an iMessage or SMS app replacement, and in fact, it could be used with email or any other encrypted text. What it does do is allow users to type text into the app and then have it encrypted, ready for decryption on the other end...

Who needs NFC when you can pay wirelessly right now using Square?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

NFC (near field communications) technology has been a rumored "upcoming" iPhone feature for quite some time now. It was supposed to turn up in last year's model (obviously it didn't). And of course it's expected in this year's release.

What's the big deal? Well NFC is the backbone of many mobile payment systems. And everyone is waiting for Apple to enter that space. But why wait for NFC, when you can pay wirelessly with your iPhone right now using Square?

iPhoto for iOS gains 1 million users since launch

Jake Smith ∙ Updated February 13, 2018

There have been many mixed reviews over Apple's newest app, iPhoto for iOS. The app allows users to make quick edits to their photos and then share them across social networks. Some say they love it, while others say it's too clunky to use.

However, that's not stopping customers from downloading the new app. Apple told The Loop today that the $4.99 app is now being used by 1 million users, since its launch 10 days ago...

Comixology iPad app updated, now displays comics in super high definition

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

Graphic novel fans who haven't yet picked up a new iPad might have just found a good reason to do so. Comixology, the world's largest digital comics platform, just upgraded its iPad app to support the tablet's high resolution Retina display.

The company specializes in graphic novels and comic books, and offers both as digital downloads through its iOS app. Its library includes popular works from both DC and Marvel, as well as a number of other publishers...

App Activation Audio: launch apps with sound and vibration

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 15, 2012

To be honest, I have no idea why anyone would want sound effects to trigger every time they launched an app, but I'm sure someone out there has been longing for such a feature.

App Activation Audio is a jailbreak tweak that does just that — it is able to output one of about 20 sound effects every time you open an app.

Check out our video walkthrough of App Activation Audio straight ahead...

Sparrow for iPhone now available on App Store

Jake Smith ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

The long-awaited Sparrow for iPhone has finally begun to make its way onto the iTunes App Store. The $2.99 app is now available on the US store. For those of you unfamiliar, Sparrow for iPhone will for sure be your iPhone mail client of choice.

Sparrow for iPhone features:

Popular game Draw Something already downloaded 20 million times

Jake Smith ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

There always seems to be one game that really stands out on the App Store, like Angry Birds or Stick Wars. However, the game that's all the rage these days is five week old Draw Something. The game has seen phenomenal growth, and it seems like everyone is playing it these days.

The developers behind the app, OMGPop, have released the latest numbers for Draw Something. The game has already been downloaded 20 million times and is generating a whopping six-figures a day in revenue...

iTether returns as an HTML5 app [update]

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 7, 2016

Late last year, a new application surfaced in the App Store called iTether. The software allowed you to share your iPhone's 3G data connection with your Mac or PC using a USB cable.

But the app wasn't even around for 48 hours before Apple pulled the plug on it. The company likely got pressured into removing it by carriers who didn't like subscribers getting unlimited data tethering for free.

But today, iTether makes its triumphant return...

NCAA March Madness app now available for iOS

Cody Lee ∙ March 9, 2012

It's that time of year again. The top college basketball teams from around the country are about to square off in a grueling two week, 67-game tournament to determine who is the best of the best.

Still trying to figure out how to follow the action when you're away from your TV set? Look no further than the official NCAA March Madness Live application for iOS...