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Apple to Bring AirPlay Mirroring and iMessage to the Mac?

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 31, 2011

It appears Apple's Mac OS X team is working on integrating two of iOS's biggest features into Mac OS X, with iMessage and AirPlay mirroring apparently in the pipeline.

According to 9to5Mac's sources, the Mac OS X team at Apple is currently working on ways to make both technologies part of a future Lion update, though there are no guarantee that the features will ever see the light of day.

iMessage in particular has been long rumored to be the replacement for iChat we've been waiting for, but AirPlay mirroring could potentially change the way presentations are given using a Mac...

Sync Photos and Video Between iDevices With PhotoSync

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 31, 2011

While Apple's Photo Stream is a great way of getting photos to sync across multiple devices, there's one glaring problem. Photo Stream doesn't support video, presumably because Apple doesn't want its servers full of hours and hours of 1080p videos showing cats sleeping.

It makes sense from a technical standpoint, but that doesn't help you if you need to get a video from one device to another. There's syncing with iTunes, and doing the iPhoto jig in the hope that everything works as planned, but it's a pain, and not always practical.

That's where PhotoSync comes in...

Say Hello to the World’s Thinnest iPad 2 Keyboard Case

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

If you're an iPad user, the chances are you want to keep it looking in tip-top condition. It's also entirely possible that you've chosen a lovely case to help in the preservation of your iPad, like one of Apple's own Smart Covers.

The problem with most iPad cases is the sheer size. After all, why spend the cash on arguably the nicest looking tablet out there to have it hidden away in a giant case?

Things get worse if you want to have the added functionality of a bluetooth keyboard built right into your iPad's case. Adding hardware undoubtedly adds size, but as one new startup is showing , that doesn't always have to be the case...

Whale Trail is the Fun New Game You Need for Your iPhone and iPad

Alex Heath ∙ October 29, 2011

You may have noticed a colorful game by the name of Whale Trail moving up the charts in the App Store lately. Developed by ustwo, Whale Trail is a unique take on a familar genre of slide-scrollers that have continued to do so well on the iPhone and iPad.

Like Tiny Wings, Whale Trail has you tapping and holding your screen as you fly through a beautifully designed universe. After only being on the App Store for a little over a week, Whale Trail has already been given the Game Of The Week title by Apple...

Patch Released to Let Jailbreakers Stream Live TV from the DirecTV iPad App

Alex Heath ∙ Updated December 17, 2017

In case you didn't know, satellite provider DirecTV recently updated its iPad app with the ability to stream live TV. Customers can stream a selection of channels on the iPad when connected to the same home network as the DirecTV HD DVR.

Like Time Warner, DirecTV has blocked streaming access to users on jailbroken iDevices. A jailbreak patch has been released to fix the block...

Dev Team Posts Video of iPad 2 Jailbroken on iOS 5

Alex Heath ∙ October 28, 2011

Hot on the heels of MuscleNerd's status update on the iPhone 4S jailbreak, a short video of the iPad 2 has surfaced showing the tablet jailbroken and running Cydia on iOS 5.

No ETA has been given for the iOS 5 untethered jailbreak, but we can only assume that a jailbreak will be released for all devices at once, meaning that you'll be able to jailbreak A5 devices like the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 as well as older generation iDevices...

MobileMount Stand Makes Suction Cups Cool

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 27, 2011

We've covered a few KickStarter projects in the past, mainly because we think some of the best iPhone and iPad accessories come from the little guy, rather than the big companies knocking out forty different iPhone stands in ten different colors. We also like to help those same little guys get off the ground, as long as their project is good enough.

The latest to come across our radar is MobileMount, which can serve as both a kickstand and a suction cup mount for iPhones, iPads, or pretty much anything else that has a flat surface...

That’s One Small Step for iPad, One Giant Leap For… Angry Birds?

Alex Heath ∙ October 26, 2011

We've already shown you the iPhone 4S that got sent into space, and now we're back with the news that two iPads will visit the International Space Station next month.

The iPad will be the first tablet sent into space, and NASA will continue to experiment on how to use tablets on future space missions. Accompanying the iPads on their maiden voyage will be, you guessed it, an Angry Birds plush doll.

Instatweet Brings Fast Tweeting to iOS 5

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 19, 2018

If there's one thing we all love, it's Twitter. There's just something about those short little bursts of wisdom that compels us all.

If you're an iPhone user, you're certainly not short on choice when it comes to Twitter apps for your beloved phone, so you don't need another one, right? Well, if it offers something a little different, you just might.

Instatweet does just that by giving users a fast way to send out tweets in iOS 5...

Poll Shows Apple Most Popular Electronics Brand Among Youngsters

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 4, 2018

Apple has accomplished a lot of things over the past 10 years. It's been dubbed the largest company in the world (in market cap), it dominates both the MP3 player and tablet markets, and it's amassed quite a large amount of cash.

Now the Cupertino company has another accomplishment to hang its hat on — most popular youth brand. According to TechCrunch, Apple has joined the likes of Oreo and Nintendo as one of the most popular brands in America...

iPad 2 Case with Keyboard Helps You Type On the Go at a Reasonable Price [Sponsored]

Alex Heath ∙ October 25, 2011

Do you need a nice, leather iPad 2 case with a built-in keyboard for a reasonable price? The we have a case for you. The iPad 2 Case with Keyboard protects your iPad while at the same time offering you a kickstand and full keyboard for typing.

At only $34, this case is one of the best deals you can find on a case/keyboard combo for the iPad. We've got more details below.

Apple Retail Stores to Begin Offering In-Store Pickup for Online Orders

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 24, 2011

We've all wanted to order a new Apple product online, but have not wanted to wait for it to via companies like UPS. Wouldn't it be much easier if we could just place an order and then go to a local store to pick it up?

If a MacRumors source is to be believed, we could be doing just that at some point in the near future, with the trial program known as 'Sherwood' getting underway.

The system, the report claims, will include any product currently available via the online Apple Store, including built-to-order Macs and engraved iPods...