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New Features in iOS 8 – What to Expect

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Apple has announced iOS 8, the next version of its mobile operating system which will be released in the fall. In this post we’ll talk about what to expect. A few weeks back, Apple gave the public a preview of iOS 8 at its World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC). There are a ton of new features that will be coming this fall to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch near you. In this post, we’ll run down and explain the most exciting new features that you can expect to see in iOS 8.   New Stock Keyboard with QuickType – Compared Continue Reading →

Use Siri to set custom repeating reminders on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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This article will teach you how to use Siri to set custom repeating reminders on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. Let’s face it: with all the details in our busy lives we often forget things.  That’s why I like the stock Reminders app that comes with iOS.  With it you can create lists, remember important information at a specific time, and set location based reminders. One of the basic functions of Reminders is that you can have it remind you of something at a specific time.  You can even schedule repeating reminders.  However, the options under the Repeat menu Continue Reading →

4 Improvements I hope Apple Adds to Notifications in iOS 7

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I am excited for iOS 7 whenever it makes its big debut (sometime this year, maybe in June). There are a number of improvements that I would like to see as Apple continues to add features to its mobile operating system. Here are 4 improvements to notifications I’d like to see Apple add in iOS 7. Add a “Snooze” button to the calendar and reminder notifications when alerts pop up on the screen. There are often times when I need 5 or 10 more minutes before I’m ready to jump in to my next project. When I dismiss the reminder, Continue Reading →

5 Things you can Ask Siri: Movie Reviews, Sports, Launch Apps, Make Reservations, and Post to Facebook and Twitter

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Apple gave Siri a big upgrade in iOS 6. There are hundreds of things that you can ask Siri. Unfortunately, Siri is not available on all iOS devices. Siri is only available on the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 3rd and 4th Generation, the iPad Mini and the latest iPod Touch. Here are 5 things you can ask Siri: 1. Movie Reviews Siri has a ton of knowledge about movies. You can get movie times, reviews, theater locations, etc. If you want to get a review for a specific movie, just ask. I asked Siri for a review on The Continue Reading →

How to create a custom reminders list in iOS 6 and use Siri to add items to that list

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This is a short tutorial on how to add a custom reminders list in the Reminders App on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch in iOS 6. Once you have created your custom list, you can ask Siri to add items to that list. Watch Tutorial

How to Create location based reminders with Siri on iPhone, iPad (Mini), iPod Touch

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The built in Reminders app on your iOS device has powerful location based reminder capabilities.  This means that you can set a reminder to automatically appear when you arrive or leave a location. This comes in real handy when you need to remember to “Get Milk” when you leave work or arrive at the grocery store.  Here is how to set this up. 1. Add locations to your personal contact in your address book. I have set up my most commonly visited stores along with my home and work address.             Give each location a Continue Reading →