Fantastical – a slick replacement to iPhone’s stock Calendar app [Review]

Fantastical – a slick replacement to iPhone’s stock Calendar app [Review]

The built-in Calendar app on iOS does its job pretty well, but if you feel like having a change there are plenty of options out there. One of these is Fantastical. This app gives a simpler interface than the built-in app but doesn’t skimp on functionality. Read on to find out more.

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iWatch Concept imagines Maps UI

iWatch Concept imagines Maps UI

A new concept render by designer Martin Hajek gives us a glimpse of how the Maps app might look like on Apple’s much-rumored smartwatch. Hajek sees the smartwatch, dubbed “iWatch,” as a companion to the iPhone, reflected in his renders of the iWatch.

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Does each color in Apple’s WWDC logo represent a redesigned app?

Does each color in Apple’s WWDC logo represent a redesigned app?

Apple’s known to hide subtle clues in its event invites each year, so this year shouldn’t be any different. The WWDC logo this year was a series of brightly colored roundrects stacked over each other. Some folks said that the shape hinted at an iWatch, while others noted that this is a sign of the “flattening” of iOS. However the logo might mean something entirely different.

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Did Apple make fun of iWatch rumors in the latest iPhone ad?

Did Apple make fun of iWatch rumors in the latest iPhone ad?

Last night, Apple posted a new iPhone ad titled “Music Every Day” on their YouTube channel, which shows users using their iPhone to listen to music at school, in the shower, at the gym, at a club etc.

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Smarter Stand Clips: The world’s most portable iPad stand [Deals Hub]

Smarter Stand Clips: The world’s most portable iPad stand [Deals Hub]

The Smart Cover is one of the best iPad accessories on the market but it’s way too limiting as an iPad stand. Today’s iPhone Hacks Deals offer is for an accessory that will take your iPad to new heights…literally.

These *Smarter Stand Clips *turn your cover into a fully functional powerhouse that will put your iPad into perfect positions for surfing the web, watching a movie, or chatting with a friend. And for a limited time we’ve got them for just $14.99.

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Apple drops prices of refurbished iPads

Apple drops prices of refurbished iPads

Apple has quietly dropped prices of all refurbished iPad 4 and iPad mini variants on its online store. Refurb iPad mini models now start at $279 while refurb iPad 4 models start at $419.

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Best Buy to offer $50 discount on iPhones from Sunday, May 26

Best Buy to offer $50 discount on iPhones from Sunday, May 26

If you’re planning to buy the iPhone sometime soon, then you may want to hold off until Sunday as Best Buy is planning to offer a $50 discount.

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More details on iOS 7′s flat redesign

More details on iOS 7′s flat redesign

It has been widely speculated that Apple will give us a sneak peak at iOS 7, the next generation mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch at the WWDC 2013 Keynote on June 10.

Last month, 9to5Mac revealed that iOS 7 codenamed Innsbruck will feature a “fresh look” with a “very, very flat” interface. The overhaul is being led by Jony Ive, Apple’s SVP of Industrial Design, who took over the design of iOS 7 from Scott Forstall.

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AT&T’s new administrative fee will make the company half a billion dollars richer every year

AT&T’s new administrative fee will make the company half a billion dollars richer every year

If you’re on AT&T, then starting this month you’re going to see an extra $0.61 fee added to your phone bill under the line item “administrative fee”. According to 9to5Mac, this fee helps “cover certain expenses, such as interconnection and cell site rents and maintenance.”

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Video: Jon Stewart rips Apple a new one over their tax situation

Video: Jon Stewart rips Apple a new one over their tax situation

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart poked quite a bit of fun at Apple last night. The show featured a skit showing the American government trying to figure out how to make Apple happy, which is confusing, since Apple should just do what everyone else does and pay their taxes.

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