Category Archives: iPhone apps

Get ready for iOS 6, sans Google

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Karen Anderson

In iOS6, bult-in Google apps like Google Maps will be replaced by Apple variants. Continue reading →

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What iOS 6 means for iPhone users

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Karen Anderson

iOS6 will be ready this fall — probably along with a new iPhone. Continue reading →

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How to turn off red badges on iPhone apps

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Karen Anderson

Mystified by the red badge on some of your iPhone apps? Here’s an explanation. Continue reading →

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My AT&T iPhone prediction: Charges for opt-out text message spam will piss off customers

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Karen Anderson

AT&T charges for text messaging subscription scams like Horoscopegenie are pissing off customers. Continue reading →

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Cookie Locator app says thin mints are near

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Karen Anderson

The free iPhone app Girl Scout Cookie Locator (Find Cookies) lets you find official cookie sales locations by city or ZIP code. Continue reading →

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Traveling? “Coverage?” app for just $1.99 through this weekend

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Karen Anderson

On sale thru this weekend: An app that lets you know in advance what mobile phone coverage is like on major carriers, by location. Continue reading →

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Macworld Rapidfire talks: Short and sweet

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Karen Anderson

One of the new events at Macworld | iWorld 2012 was Rapidfire, two hours of 5-minute Ignite-style talks. Continue reading →

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The iPhone turns 5

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Karen Anderson

The iPhone turns 5. Continue reading →

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iPhone tip: Overwhelmed by resolutions?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Karen Anderson

If your New Year’s resolutions include coming up with a better way to manage and remember passwords, check out 1Password from Agilebits. Continue reading →

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