12/22/2012

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JavaScript bug found in iOS 6′s Smart App Banners

Posted: 22 Dec 2012 08:47 AM PST

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This is kind of weird. A new bug has been discovered in iOS 6 that has to do with the Smart App Banners feature. It seems that the banners, which websites can implement to give users a direct link to apps, will turn on the JavaScript setting in Safari without warning.

On the surface, this may not seem like a very big deal. After all, most folks don’t mess with the JavaScript settings on their iOS devices because a lot of web sites require it. But the fact that these Smart Banners are turning it on, unbeknownst to users, is a bit troubling…(...)
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White balance: the iPhone photographer’s little secret

Posted: 22 Dec 2012 07:00 AM PST

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I hope you have enjoyed the last few weeks exploring the creative possibilities of exposure. I wanted to continue on our adventure back to the basics of photography. Something I’m sure you have seen at some point in your photographic pursuits is a dial, slider, or some other control annotated with a cloud, sun, flash, shade, and light bulb. Although, camera companies have done a great job researching the iconography that best represents ‘it’, they really don’t explain what ‘it’ is. In today’s lesson we will quickly learn what ‘it’ is and then explore creative ways to use ‘it’ to our advantage!(...)
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Microsoft’s Wordament lands on iOS with Xbox Live integration

Posted: 22 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

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Good news Xbox users, there’s finally a way for you to pad your Live stats from your iPhone or iPad. Microsoft has just released its popular Wordament word game, which has been on Windows Phone for a while now, for iOS, and it has full Xbox Live integration with friends lists and achievements.

For those not familiar with it, Wordament is a highly addictive word game. Players get two minutes to find the most words in a 4×4 grid of letters, competing in real-time, on the same board, against everyone else currently playing. Each board is unique and bonuses are given for longer words…(...)
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Best Buy taking 20% off all iTunes gift cards today

Posted: 22 Dec 2012 04:56 AM PST

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Believe it or not, Christmas is this Tuesday, meaning you have less than 72 hours to finish up your last-minute holiday shopping. Unfortunately, it’s too late to order gifts like the iPad mini or iPhone 5, as they won’t ship on time.

But there’s still plenty of time, though, to pick up an iTunes gift card. And wouldn’t you know it, national electronics retailer Best Buy is having a sale on them today, knocking 20% off all denominations between $15 and $100…(...)
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The Daily Recap – Dec 21, 2012 edition

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 08:44 PM PST

Welcome to The Daily Recap for December 21th, 2012. Watch our video for a quick look at some of the top stories from the day in less than two minutes. If you missed out on any of today’s big news, this is a great way for you to get caught up fast.

For your convenience, you’ll also find links to all of the stories listed in today’s recap inside…(...)
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Apple airs new “I’ll Be Home” iPad commercial

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 07:42 PM PST

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Apple has tonight starting airing a new holiday-themed iPad commercial entitled “I’ll Be Home.” With Christmas now just a few days away, the Cupertino company is obviously hoping to snag a few last-minute shoppers. As usual, we’ve got the video embedded for you after the break…(...)
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