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- Review: On-Lap 1302, a portable second display for laptops
- FreedomPop announces the Freedom Sleeve WiMax iPod touch case with included data allowance
- Poll: How many of your friends and family use iMessage?
- How to set up Outlook.com email on your iPhone or iPad
- Digg v1 for iPhone hits the App Store
- TruGlide Duo Stylus Pen review
- Remains of the Day: Splitsville
- Cool Things: The Most Versatile Stand for iPad 3
- Microsoft goes gunning for Gmail with Outlook.com web-based email service
- Verizon Wireless to pay fine for allegedly blocking tethering apps
- TechHive: Amazon enhances Cloud Player, takes on iTunes Match
- Bing lets you ask your Facebook friends as you search
- How to fix a stuck or broken On/Off button on a GSM/AT&T iPhone 4
- Gmail for iPhone now allows users to save picture attachments
- Obama vs. Romney go app vs. app on iPhone
- Crucial unveils bargain SSDs for older laptops
- HipGeo adds video support to iOS travel journal app
- Review: Vizio M3D470KD a superb sub-$1000 HDTV
- Apple v. Samsung: How it was explained to the jury
- Weather HD 2 for iPad Released – Gorgeous Weather App Adds Impressive New Features
| Review: On-Lap 1302, a portable second display for laptops Posted: 01 Aug 2012 04:30 AM PDT  Though the On-Lap 1302 display itself is rather ho-hum, you can have a two display setup wherever you go, even if you're working out of your local library or coffee shop. | ||
| FreedomPop announces the Freedom Sleeve WiMax iPod touch case with included data allowance Posted: 01 Aug 2012 02:48 AM PDT
The Freedom Sleeve only runs on Sprint's WiMax network so is only suitable for areas where there is WiMax coverage. FreedomPop does have plans to launch another version in the future which will run on Sprint's LTE network. When it comes down to pricing, this is where it all gets very interesting. The Freedom Sleeve for iPod touch will cost an initial $99.00. Once you have paid that upfront cost, you then get 500 MB a month of data free of charge. If you blow through that, you can then get additional data for $10 a GB. There is no contract and no commitment so the whole thing can be cancelled at any time. The FreedomPop Freedom Sleeve may be a great option for younger children who probably don't need a full cell phone plan. It would be really handy to be able to contact them when needed plus give them access to all of their iPod touch's features when away from a WiFi network. Would you consider a case like this for the iPod touch? Could you see it saving money on a cell phone plan for younger family members? Source: FreedomPop via TechCrunch 
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| Poll: How many of your friends and family use iMessage? Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:39 PM PDT Apple shocked a lot of us back in 2010 when they announced iMessage, probably none more than the carriers who for years changed an absolutely obscene amount of money to send short text messages to and fro. When Apple made iMessage free (except for the data change, if you were on cellular) that carrier gouging was put to an end -- presuming everyone you texted used iOS. But is that the case? Do enough of your friends, family, colleagues, and contacts use iMessage to really put the kibosh on SMS? For me it's still a very mixed bag. Some of my friends use iPhones, so iMessage is easy. Many of my family and the people I work with still don't even use smartphones, let alone iPhones, so iMessage is a non-starter. Also, with the just-released OS X Mountain Lion, Apple has brought iMessage back to the Mac, and you can quickly send and receive texts, pictures, locations, and contacts right on your computer. It's really fast, but it's also messy. Right now my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Air are all in a constant race to see which can beep and buzz first and most often. iOS 6 promises to make some things better, letting us combine our phone numbers and Apple IDs, so at least we won't have to wonder which message is going to which device any more. But that still leaves us stuck on the old SMS system for all our Windows, Android, BlackBerry, and other non-iOS or OS X using friends and family, with no real future in sight. (Because the odds of Apple creating iMessage clients for those platforms are about the same as the odds of them putting a keyboard and kickstand on the next iPhone...) So given all that, when you're typing away on Messages all day, are most of the ones you send and receive good old iMessage blue, or cold hard carrier cash green? Do most of the people you text with have iMessage, or do most of them not? Hit the poll up top and then give me the details in the comments below! 
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| How to set up Outlook.com email on your iPhone or iPad Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:54 PM PDT
Microsoft has released Outlook.com, what they consider to be the next-generation of email. And much to their credit, Microsoft have gone above and beyond to make sure you can access it not only on the web, but from any and all of your devices, including the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Here's how. How to access Outlook.com on your iPhone or iPad via the webYou can login to Outlook.com on your iPhone or iPad, the same as you can login to it on your Windows or Mac PC.
If you're on your iPhone, you'll get a warning saying you need to upgrade your browser to a newer version of Safari. Ignore than and tap on Continue. That's just poor interception (since you can't update iPhone Safari the way they imply.) How to access Outlook.com on your iPhone or iPad via MailBetter than the website, you can set up the built-in iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad Mail app to get your Outlook.com email.
And you're done! You will miss out on any web-specific features, which are what Microsoft is working to make all shiny and revolutionary, but you will get all your mail in the unified inbox, right beside iCloud and Gmail if you use those services as well. Note: You can also set up Outlook.com as Exchange ActiveSync. Just follow the same steps above but choose the Exchange button and use m.hotmail.com as your server. If you need any extra help, jump into the Outlook.com setup thread in our iOS 5 Forum. 
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| Digg v1 for iPhone hits the App Store Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:28 PM PDT
Digg is back! They've started from scratch, converted into a "startup", and v1 has now hit the web. Alongside the new and improved digg.com comes an updated Digg iPhone app (which is, ironically, version 3.0). For those who are not familiar with Digg, it's a website that "delivers the most interesting and talked about stories on the Internet right now." The new Digg app is actually very nice. It's a simple vertically scrolling app that shows the titles of articles and the main images associated with them. It has a very clean and clutter-free design and runs great (although I'm hearing reports of the app crashing for many people). Tapping on an article will display it nicely in the built in browser.
Now here comes the not-so-good "feature" of Digg -- in order to login, you must login with Facebook. Now, it's not required to login to consume content from Digg, but if you want to "digg" an article (thumbs up), bookmark an article, or use services like Instapaper, Pocket, or Bitly, you are required to login with Facebook. The good
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The conclusionThe new Digg v1 iPhone app is well designed and a great way to discover popular articles on the web. If it wasn't for the requirement to login to Facebook, I'd be inclined to say that Digg's re-launch is off to a great start. Free - Download Now
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| TruGlide Duo Stylus Pen review Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:43 PM PDT If you're LYNKtec, how do you follow up the incredibly well received TruGlide Stylus for iPad? If you answered with a TruGlide Duo Stylus Pen, then you're absolutely right. The TruGlide Duo Stylus Pen takes everything that was great about the original, and doubles the functionality by adding a traditional ink pen to the new fangled capacitive pen. And it does it with balance and style.
First, I just have to say that the box the TruGlide Duo Stylus Pen comes in is really nice. Sure, it looks a bit like Dracula's coffin, but I'm absolutely going to keep it to store earrings in.
As with the original TruGlide Stylu, the TruGlide Duo Stylus Pen uses woven capacitive fibers making for a very different feel than regular stylus pens -- stronger, more durable, and not as mushy. I've already gone on at length about it in my original TruGlide review, and much of that applies for this new model as well. I'll explain -- no, no, there is to much -- I'll sum up. The capacitance is very good, and remains one of the best I've tested. But... this one has a slightly crunchy sound when you press down on it. I can't really explain it. It's just... crunchy. Watch the video, you'll hear it. The new news here is the traditional ink pen. And LINKtec certainly didn't cheap out here. The writing experience is great and the ink flow is smooth and consistent. There's a well constructed cap to keep the pen from leaking when not in use, and everything is just really well built and balanced. And even with all of that, the stylus and the pen, it remains exceptionally light.
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The conclusionIf you just want a stylus, the less expensive, single-porpose TruGlide, or one of the other pro-level stylus pens will serve you well. If you need a traditional pen as well as a stylus, however, the TruGlide Duo Stylus Pen is the way to go. It's my favorite combination stylus pen to date. $39.95 Buy now
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| Remains of the Day: Splitsville Posted: 31 Jul 2012 04:30 PM PDT  One analyst thinks Apple might split its stock, The Daily splits up with some of its staff, and a writer suggests a few companies with which Apple might want to share a banana split. | ||
| Cool Things: The Most Versatile Stand for iPad 3 Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:44 PM PDT
I've admitted here several times in the past that I'm a big fan of iPad stands. I've used a number of them and have several favorites that I've kept hold of. I have to say though, this HumanToolz Mobile Stand for iPad 3 looks superb, and like it could easily become my new favorite. Right now it's a Kickstarter project and one that I think deserves to get funded. I'm impressed with a number of things about it, including: – How genuinely mobile and versatile it is. The range of angles and positions you can use it in looks very impressive. – How well it works in tandem with the iPad Smart Cover. – I'm no hinge technology expert, but if it's the same tech used in the MacBook Air that's impressive too. – It's lighter than the smart cover. – The company behind it is based here in Texas. Check out the intro video above and then take a look at the HumanToolz Stand Kickstarter project page. I'm a backer and I'm really looking forward to seeing this stand in action with my iPad 3. Let me know in the comments what you think and if you decided to back the project. © patrickj for iPad Insight, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us | ||
| Microsoft goes gunning for Gmail with Outlook.com web-based email service Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:40 PM PDT
Microsoft has announced Outlook.com, a free, web-based email service that clearly has its sites set on Google's hugely popular Gmail service. Of course, Microsoft already has Hotmail, who's very name meant HTML mail (HoTMail), and live.com, but they've never been shy about multiple, seemingly redundant offerings. But this seems different. Rather than doubling up, Outlook.com seems to be a new layer -- a way to offer something new without forcing old users to just take it. According to the Office blog:
Microsoft is competing based on a few key features -- clean, informational dense, Metro-inspired design, social connectivity with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google, (with Skype to follow), Office web-app integration, NO ADS, and, of course, and easy way to move your existing mail over, should you choose to do so. And they'll even give you 7GB of SkyDrive storage for your attachment pleasure. I've been trying it out for most of the day and it certainly is clean and Metro-esque, though more in the way Office 2013 is Metro-esque than Windows Phone is -- existing paradigms with flat color and lots of white space. Still, with frequent Google and Gmail mentions, and a couple YouTube embeds (see below), Microsoft is certainly being open and embracing. That's smart. If you want to try it out, head on over to Outlook.com and sign in with your existing Microsoft account, or create a new email address. (Act quickly if you're using the latter option -- screen names go fast!). If you want to set it up on your iPhone or iPad, simply jump into Settings, Mail, Hotmail, and add your Outlook.com email address and password, and you're good to go. Based on my experience so far, Outlook.com is really solid. I won't be abandoning iCloud or Gmail any time soon. How about you? Source: Office blog via WPCentral 
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| Verizon Wireless to pay fine for allegedly blocking tethering apps Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:35 PM PDT  Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay $1.25 million to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to resolve a complaint that it blocked third-party tethering applications on Android phones, the FCC said Tuesday. | ||
| TechHive: Amazon enhances Cloud Player, takes on iTunes Match Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:15 PM PDT  Amazon has made some sweeping changes to its Cloud Player service, and in the process taken direct aim at Apple's iTunes Match. | ||
| Bing lets you ask your Facebook friends as you search Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT  Microsoft announced Monday that when users do a search, they can tag their Facebook friends by name and get their recommendations on the search. | ||
| How to fix a stuck or broken On/Off button on a GSM/AT&T iPhone 4 Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:25 PM PDT
If you have a GSM/AT&T iPhone 4 with a On/Off button that's stuck, broken, collapsed, or otherwise non-functional, and you don't have AppleCare or a warranty to help you, don't worry -- a DIY repair can fix the issue and have you happily sleeping or waking your iPhone 4 again in no type, if you're game to give it a try. Disclaimer: As with any repair, neither iMore nor PXLFIX can be held responsible for any damage you may do to your device. It's also worth considering that opening up your device to perform any repair or modification can and will void your Apple warranty. If you don't feel comfortable opening your device, don't. Use extreme care and caution when performing a repair on any device. Note: While this repair will fix the On/Off button, if you're having issues with the noise canceling mic, proximity sensor, or ambient light sensor, it will also take care of those issues as well. This is the right guide if you're experiencing any of these issues as well. What you need for a DIY GSM iPhone 4 On/Off button repairPXLFIX recommends using only quality and genuine parts from a reputable supplier like eTech Parts. They have quality parts, tools, and much more for all your repair needs. You will find links to the specific parts you'll need for this repair in the list below. Pro Tip:While the cable is most likely the issue in most situations, I'd highly recommend replacing both the flex cable and the bracket at the same time to rule out both issues. Of course, it's up to you.
You will also need the following tools which are also available via eTech Parts.
Power off your iPhone 4
Before performing any repair, always power off your device before removing any screws or parts. Remove the back
  Remove your SIM cardUse a SIM removal tool or a paperclip to remove your SIM card and tray. Set them aside. Remove the battery
    Remove the Dock connector shield and disconnect the cable
  Remove the top logic board shield
  Disconnect the 6 cables from the top of the logic board
  Disconnect the cellular antenna
To disconnect the cellular antenna, just pop the round cable up from the logic board holding it in place. It is connected to the speaker housing so just leave it where it is for now. Remove the logic board
   Remove the vibrator assembly
   Remove the metal retainer & front facing camera
There is a metal retainer covering the front facing camera. To remove it use your pry tool to gently pull it off. Make sure you don't lose it as you'll need it for reassembly. Now that the metal retainer has been removed you can gently lift the front facing camera out of the iPhone 4. Set it aside for reassembly later. Remove the earpiece assembly
  Remove the 2 screws in the power button bracket
The power button is held in by a bracket that runs along the top inside of the mid-frame There are 2 screws holding it in place. You may need to use your free hand to hold back the digitizer and LCD cables when removing the screw on the right side. Remove the two screws outlined in the picture above and set them aside. Partially remove the power button bracket
  Remove the power button
More than likely, the power button will start to come out of the iPhone as there is nothing holding it in place. Just remove it from the assembly and set it aside for reassembly as a precaution so it doesn't fall out and get lost. Lift out the headphone jack assemblyPart of the power button cable is held in place behind the headphone jack assembly. In order to get to it we will need to partially remove the headphone jack assembly.
  Remove the power button flex cable and bracket from your iPhone
  Replace the old cable and bracket with the new one
This part can be a bit tricky as you may need to place some folds into the new cable. If you didn't opt for a new bracket, just peel the old cable off the bracket and place the new cable on it before proceeding making sure you are placing it in the correct direction.
 Replace the headphone jack
Line up the headphone jack and push it back into the assembly as it was before making sure that the adhesive that sits underneath the vibrator assembly is pushed down again as well. Replace the earpiece assembly
Simply stick the earpiece assembly back into place. If you need to, feel free to use a bit of double sided adhesive tape if the adhesive is a bit worn after removing it. Replace the power button
Now place the actual power button back into the assembly and use the edge of your pry tool or tweezers to make sure it is all the way into the opening before proceeding. Secure the power button bracket back into place
  This is a good time to test the power button and make sure it depresses correctly. If it does, continue on. If it doesn't, make sure everything is lined up correctly and that the bracket is seated how it should be. If not, remove the cable and position it again. Replace the front facing camera & metal retainer
Now replace the front facing camera with the new replacement part. Once it is securely in place you can replace the metal retainer by snapping it back in place. Reassemble the rest of your iPhone 4Once you've gotten the power button situated and in working order, you can reassemble the rest of your iPhone 4. To do so you can either follow the directions above in exact reverse order starting with the vibrator assembly or you can watch the above video for reassembly instructions. The video above is a complete reassembly so considering the repair you just performed, you can forward to about 4:20 and follow along from that point to completion. And... done!Once you've gotten your iPhone 4 completely put back together again you can go ahead and power it on. If all went well you should once again have a working iPhone 4 power button that provides good feedback when pushing the button. Want to know how to perform another type of iPhone repair or modification? Send me suggestions to ally.kazmucha@imore.com. For questions or to inquire about mail-in repairs through PXLFIX, please follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or e-mail us directly! Of course, you can like us and follow us just because you think we're cool too! Additional Resources: 
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| Gmail for iPhone now allows users to save picture attachments Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:34 PM PDT
The Gmail for iPhone app received an update today that includes the long awaited ability to save picture attachments to your Camera Roll. It has also received performance enhancements that improve the animation and scrolling experience. Personally, I don't use the Gmail app, so when I read that this update now lets you tap and hold a photo attachment to save it to your Camera Roll, I couldn't help but let out a little chuckle. This is a feature that has been standard in most apps for a very long time. To think that a mail client was lacking this ability until today is laughable. Do you use the Gmail app for iPhone? If so, why? What makes it better than Apple's native Mail app? Free - Download Now
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| Obama vs. Romney go app vs. app on iPhone Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:27 PM PDT
The U.S. presidential election is going mobile, with both Democratic President Barak Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney fielding iPhone apps this week to inform their respective bases and, dare we hope, the greater electorate. They're two very different apps from two very different parties and candidates, so let's take a look at them both... The Democrat's app is Obama for America, and focuses on campaign messaging.
The Republican's app is Mitt's VP, and focuses on who'll be chosen as running mate. (And is also available for Android.)
Now I'm Canadian, where we have 238 parties, a non-elected senate, and no direct way to choose the leader of our country (the majority leader runs the place), so I have no candidate in this race. Still, I'm happy to see something as important as a national election embracing technology and mobile, and understanding the importance of reaching out to the type of people who use apps, read iMore and Mobile Nations, and regardless of political leanings, will help shape the future. So whether you're passionate or pragmatic, you country is getting ready to call on your vote, so here's hoping everyone downloads both apps (and all apps associated with the campaigns), carefully scrutinizes both candidates across the full range of issues, and makes whatever Hobson's choice they ultimately feel is best for them and for America. (Aside from drafting Tim Cook, of course...) Go get 'em. Free - Download Obama for AmericaFree - Download Mitt's VP
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| Crucial unveils bargain SSDs for older laptops Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:30 PM PDT  Crucial today announced a new solid-state drive (SSD) targeted at users who want to upgrade older computer systems with a flash drive that boasts a price well under $1 per gigabyte of capacity. | ||
| HipGeo adds video support to iOS travel journal app Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:55 AM PDT  An update Tuesday to the HipGeo travel journal app adds the ability to record and upload geo-aware videos of your travels. Philip Michaels takes the updated app out for a test drive. | ||
| Review: Vizio M3D470KD a superb sub-$1000 HDTV Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:45 AM PDT  The 47-inch M3D470KD offers impressive images, streaming options, and a remote with a keyboard, all for a low $900 street price. Vizio cut corners in the speakers and multimedia offerings, which may not matter much. | ||
| Apple v. Samsung: How it was explained to the jury Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:45 AM PDT  The 10 California jurors who will decide the rights and wrongs in the battle between Apple and Samsung were sworn in late Monday and alongside instructions on... | ||
| Weather HD 2 for iPad Released – Gorgeous Weather App Adds Impressive New Features Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:29 AM PDT
Weather HD 2 for the iPad and iPhone has been released on the App Store today. This is a huge update to the already outstanding Weather HD app. Or, as its developers say, a brand new ground-breaking release. Bringing amazing new design and revolutionary new features. The new Version is 2.0.0 for those scoring at home, and it really is packed with great new features. This has been my favorite iPad weather app ever since it first hit the App Store back in 2010. It has always boasted a beautiful, simple UI and striking video imagery, and was a repeat selection in our list of Best iPad Apps of 2011.
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