Wi-Fi Assist is an interesting new feature in iOS 9 that aims to prevent connectivity issues by automatically switching to a cellular data connection when a user’s Wi-Fi signal gets too weak. While this will be helpful and appreciated my the majority of users, there are some cases where Wi-Fi Assist will do more harm than good. Here’s why you may want to disable Wi-Fi Assist and how you can do it.
Bushel is Powerful Apple Device Management for the Rest of Us
Robust mobile device management used to be the exclusive domain of large organizations and businesses with huge budgets and staffs. Now, thanks to Bushel, organizations of any size can get powerful Apple device management for a fraction of the cost. Check out Bushel today and manage up to three devices absolutely free, and additional devices for just $2 each per month.
Make Apple Device Management Simple with Bushel
Robust mobile device management used to be the exclusive domain of large organizations and businesses with huge budgets and staffs. Now, thanks to Bushel, organizations of any size can get powerful Apple device management for a fraction of the cost. Check out Bushel today and manage up to three devices absolutely free, and additional devices for just $2 each per month.
The True Cost of the Microsoft Surface 3
Microsoft’s new Surface 3 looks great compared to Apple’s iPad Air 2. At the same $499 price point, users get a tablet with more storage, a full desktop operating system, a free year of Microsoft Office, and the ability to use a true digitizer pen. But is it too good to be true? As much as I love the Surface, you’ll be paying quite a bit more than the sticker price to get the full experience.
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How to Easily View the Desktop Version of a Website in iOS 8 Safari
Mobile layouts often make navigating websites easier on smartphones and small tablets, but sometimes you need full access to the desktop version of a site. Here’s how to request the desktop version of a website with Safari in iOS 8.
Ten Great iOS Apps for Toddlers
With proper guidance and moderation, modern devices like smartphones and tablets can be great educational tools for kids. If you choose to incorporate mobile devices into your child’s learning and play, make the most of their digital time with these 10 great iOS apps for toddlers.
Major Manufacturers Pledge to Support Smartphone Anti-Theft Tech in 2015
Major smartphone manufacturers including Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Motorola have signed a voluntary agreement to support anti-theft technologies on all of their devices starting next year.
Office for iPad Hits 12 Million Downloads After One Week on the App Store
Microsoft’s long-awaited Office for iPad has reached 12 million downloads on the iOS App Store, just one week after its launch. While good news overall for Microsoft, there’s no information on the number of unique iPad owners now using Microsoft’s apps, or how many of those users opted in to an Office 365 subscription.
Walk Around the City with Headphones On? One Llama’s Audio Aware App Might Save Your Life
Startup firm One Llama is developing a mobile app that can detect certain sounds in the environment and alert a distracted user. The company hopes the technology will help assist the hearing impaired as well as “distracted walkers” who can’t hear a horn or siren over the sound of their headphones’ music.
Moviefone Killing 777-FILM Phone Service, Callers Directed to Mobile App
Moviefone, the iconic service that provided American moviegoers with local showtimes and theater information, is shutting down its telephone service next month. Fans dialing 777-FILM are now treated to a message announcing the closure, but encouraging callers to migrate to the service’s mobile app instead.