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Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 1: An Overview of Jailbreaking

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This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch. If you’ve been around the world of iOS devices for any length for time, chances are you’ve heard someone mention jailbreaking. There are many benefits to jailbreaking an iOS device, and also many misconceptions that go along with the process. In this post, part 1 of a 4 part series on jailbreaking, I will provide an overview of jailbreaking and Continue Reading →

1Password App discounted by more than 50%

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1Password App discounted by more than 50%

1Password [Direct Link] is by far my most used app next to the built-in apps like Phone, Messages, Calendar, Camera, and Mail. I use 1Password every day. I was able to purchase 1Password awhile back for 50% off which is an incredible value based on how much the app can do. I have written before about 1Password and you can see the review here: 1Password App – Effortlessly remember all your logins and passwords. To summarize, 1Password is an app that allows you to input all of your logins, passwords, profile info, and even credit cards into a single location behind Continue Reading →

The perfect car dashboard-window mount for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6s Plus

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The perfect car dashboard-window mount for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S

Ever since Apple included GPS in the iPhone 3G, I have been a regular user of various maps apps that provide driving directions on the go. The only trick to this is figuring out how to set your iPhone up in the car so that you can easily see the directions without taking your eyes and concentration off of the road. There are lots of car dashboard and window mounts out there. I have tried various ones that mount to the fan vent or are connected to an extension from the cigarette lighter. None of these have been good solutions. Continue Reading →

Close multiple apps at once in iOS 7 on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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iOS 7 App Switcher on iPhone, iPad (Mini), iPod Touch lets you close multiple apps at once

This Fall, Apple will release iOS 7. iOS 7 is a completely redesigned operating system for iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. It is packed full of a bunch of new features that continue to get improved with each beta release. One of the biggest pains in iOS 6 was force quitting apps. Sometimes you need to force quit an app if it keeps crashing or if there is not enough available memory (see this article for more on: How to fix a crashing app). The old process to force quit apps was activating the App Switcher tray by double Continue Reading →

Best 3 in 1 charge cable for new and old iPhone, iPad (Mini), iPod Touch

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Best 3 in 1 charge cable for new and old iPhone, iPad (Mini), iPod Touch

This post reviews and recommends the best 3 in 1 charge cable for new and old iPhones, iPads (Mini), and iPod Touch. In September of 2012, Apple announced the new iPhone 5 with an all new sync and charge connector called “lightning.” Then, a few months later, Apple released an upgraded iPad Retina, a brand new iPad Mini, and a redesigned iPod Touch that each carried the new lightning connector. The lightning connector is a great invention. The charge cable can be inserted either direction and it is much smaller than the previous 30-pin connector. The only problem with this, Continue Reading →

How to Print Driving Directions directly from your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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How to Print Driving Directions directly from your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

This article will show you how to print driving directions directly from your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. Many people still like to use paper products for directions, printing out certain emails, etc. There is an easy way to print driving directions that you pull up on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. It is a built-in feature of the stock Maps App and all you need is an Airprint compatible printer (for more on what printers are compatible with iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch see this article: Airprint Printers). Here is how to print driving directions Continue Reading →

App Review – iTranslate Voice for iPhone, iPad (Mini), & iPod Touch

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This is a video review of iTranslate Voice, one of the best translation apps available on the App Store. iTranslate Voice is a great solution for translating between two languages on the fly using natural voice conversation. It also sports a slick user interface and amazing features. If you travel abroad or often find yourself around people who speak different languages, this is definitely an app you will want to check out! iTranslate Voice is available for iPhone and iPod Touch on the App Store and is currently selling for $1.99. Also, check out iTranslate Voice HD for your iPad Continue Reading →

iOS 7 Tip: How to set EQ and Volume Limit for music on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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How to set EQ and Volume Limit for music on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

This article will show you how to set the EQ levels and Volume Limit in iOS 7 on the iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. The EQ settings are built in to the Settings App and they allow you to adjust the sound of the audio by doing things like increasing bass, reducing bass, optimizing for spoken word, etc. There are a total of 23 preset EQ options that you can choose from on your iOS device. The Volume Limit is also built in to the Music section of the Settings App. This allows you to set a maximum volume Continue Reading →

FullBlast – Stream music from your iPhone, iPad (mini) and iPod Touch

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FullBlast – Stream music from your iPhone, iPad (mini) and iPod Touch I’ve been a long time Playstation 3 owner, and while there are many similar features between the PS3 and the Apple TV, I just haven’t been able to bring myself to purchasing an Apple TV… yet. One of the main benefits of owning the Apple TV that I’ve found myself longing for has been the draw of Apple’s Airplay feature. Airplay enables you to play videos, photos, slideshows, and even mirror games you’re playing from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad (mini) up on your flatscreen or jumbotron (pending Continue Reading →

App Review: Sensorly for iPhone and iPad Cellular (Mini)

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This is a review of Sensorly, one of the best iOS apps for measuring cellular carriers’ signal strength on your iPhone or iPad (Mini). We’ve all been there. You grab your iPhone or iPad Cellular (Mini) to find the best restaurants nearby, the weather forecast, or information about an upcoming event and you realize that you’re outside your carrier’s data coverage area. If this happens frequently, you might be interested in discovering which carriers have better data coverage in your area. Or, you might just wish you could find your way to a nearby area where your carrier offers better Continue Reading →