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News

Subscription-Only Updates for Adobe Creative Cloud Now Available

June 19, 2013 8:12 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The era of subscription-only software has begun. After teasing them in May, Adobe this week released the new Creative Cloud updates to its popular line of media applications. However, the numerous new features are only available to subscribers.

Mobile

Xcode 5 Simulator Shows What iOS 7 Looks Like on the iPad

June 17, 2013 9:19 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The iOS 7 beta for iPad wasn’t ready in time for WWDC, but thanks to the simulator mode in the new Xcode 5, users can get a taste of what Apple’s latest mobile OS looks like on Cupertino’s tablet.

OS X

First Look: 2013 802.11ac AirPort Extreme

June 14, 2013 1:09 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Apple’s new 802.11ac-capable AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models promise to offer significantly improved wireless speeds, range, and robustness for a new generation of Macs. We take a quick first look at the new model.

Reviews

Review: NewerTech GripStand mini & GripBase Bundle from OWC

June 14, 2013 11:00 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The iPad is inherently a portable device, but there are also many great uses for the device as a desktop companion. Other World Computing addresses this market with the NewerTech NuGuard GripStand & GripBase bundle. Read on for our review.

OS X

The Most Frustrating Change in OS X Mavericks

June 13, 2013 10:43 AM - by: Jim Tanous

OS X Mavericks, set for release later this year, includes many great new features. But a minor change to a menu in the Safari Web browser can cause heavy Safari users quite a bit of frustration after upgrading.

Mobile

Apple Sets Sights on Larger 4.7 and 5.7-inch iPhones for 2014

June 13, 2013 9:58 AM - by: Jim Tanous

As the market moves toward ever larger “phablet” smartphones, new reports suggest that Apple may soon follow. The company is reportedly looking at releasing significantly larger iPhones in 2014 even as it plans to launch a new low-cost model this year.

OS X