Game Time Turns You into a True Arm Chair Quarterback
There are surprisingly few football games for iOS. There are even fewer that are worth downloading. One game that is challenging all the sports game developers to step up their game is Game Time with...
View ArticleSome Useful Hidden Features iOS 7
Last week I posted some basic tips for iOS 7. In this post I want to share some useful but not obvious features.For those of you who find iOS 7 harder to see, in addition to selecting a darker...
View ArticleWilly Wonka and the Golden iPhone 5s
For the first time since the original iPhone came out, I did NOT get the latest model on opening day. It was not for lack of trying, but it's complicated. As a developer, I can justify grabbing the...
View ArticleRecord-Breaking iPhone Sales Lead to Shortages, Long Waits
On Friday, Sept. 20, record numbers of people lined up all over the world to get their hands on the new iPhone 5s and 5c. According to Tech Crunch the line at Apple’s flagship NYC store was 83 percent...
View ArticleMy Singing Monsters: Muppets for a New Generation
I am not a huge fan of in-app-purchase (IAP) driven games, though that seems to be the way that even the big developers are going these days. A little over a year ago Big Blue Bubble released one...
View ArticleThe Other 90 Percent: Tips & Tricks for Lesser Known Features of iOS 7
Humans use only 10 percent of their brains. Actually, that's a myth, but it's probably not a myth that many of us utilize only about 10 percent of our iPhone's capabilities. In this weekly column I...
View ArticleDocument Editing Shootout Part 2: Documents to Go vs. Free Google QuickOffice!
I have used Microsoft Office desktop programs along side many alternatives over the years. I have benefited hugely from the various mobile editors out there, and am always on the lookout for new or...
View ArticleWINNERS! of the iPhone Life September 23rd Biweekly Giveaway
Thanks to everyone who entered iPhone Life's Biweekly Weekend Giveaway! We received entries from 381 people in 23 different countries this week! WOW! And are giving away 3 amazing accessories!And the...
View ArticleiPhone Apps for Book Lovers
Whether you’re a fan of fiction, or you can’t get enough of the latest autobiography, the world of books is a wonderful one to dive into. If you can’t quite find it in your heart to give up your...
View ArticleReview: Braven 850 Wireless Speaker
If you’re looking for something a little larger with greater resonance than a mini speaker, you may want to consider the new Braven 850 Bluetooth wireless speaker. It makes a great desktop or bookshelf...
View ArticleSnap Videos, Add Music & Share with SnapVerse
I must admit, when I first learned of SnapVerse (free), based on the name, I was worried that it was another anonymous texting app in the vein of SnapChat, and I had no need for that.But I was wrong....
View Article5 iOS 7 Features You Should Know About
I've already covered basic tips and useful hidden features in iOS 7. Now I'd like to cover a few new features that seem important for everyone to be aware of. Airdrop:If you've accessed the new Control...
View ArticleiOS 7: Not just a Game Changer, a Life Changer
The new iPhones 5S and 5C are already seeing record-breaking sales and rave reviews. But it isn't so much the tiny flat rectangle that is the iPhone that is most significant, it's what you can do with...
View ArticleWhy People Are Wrong About the iPhone 5c
As an avid Apple follower, I've seen and heard it all lately. Many respected technology sites are praising the iPhone 5s for its new camera, fingerprint scanner, and faster chip. They are saying that...
View ArticleThe Look and Feel of IOS7
Every time a new update comes out, I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. It’s quite distracting, and I find myself daydreaming about all the goodies in store for me. Some updates are more awesome than...
View ArticleUnleash Your Inner App Developer - Moving Projects to Xcode 5
Do you have an idea for an app but lack the programming knowledge to begin building it? In this weekly blog series, I will take you, the non-programmer, step by step through the process of creating...
View ArticleiPhone 5s Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor Hacked by German Group
The Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the new iPhone 5s has been well received. Apple says that half of smartphone owners don't use any security at all, so Touch ID should provide greater security just by...
View ArticleiPhoneography Workflow: "Winter Sunrise"
Welcome to my most recent iPhoneography workflow in which I'll show you how I creates this photo in only three steps and what apps I used.Since winter will be here before we know it, I thought this...
View ArticleLogitech Keyboard Folio Mini Review
I've never used a keyboard with an iPad before (really). That's why I was super excited to be able to review the Logitech Keyboard Folio Mini for the iPad Mini ($89.99).What better way to try it out, I...
View Article4 Sound Solutions Take Listeners to Bluetooth and Beyond
Bluetooth speakers continue to arrive fast and furiously. And they come in all shapes and sizes, designed for use on the desk, in the shower, or tucked up under an old stereo system breathing new life...
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