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Good, but not good Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A user reviews the 6th generation iPod nano: Good, but not good
Creating Smart Playlists in iTunes Created: Saturday, April 14, 2007 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Playlists are a cool way to create custom mixes of your music around themes, events, or topics. Smart Playlists are playlists that can be automatically created based on rules you set up. Here's how...
30 Days with iPhone - Day 60 - Checking In Created: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
After living with the iPhone for 60 days, my life is no better and no worse.
Apple iPhone 4S Rumors Created: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Up to the minute rumors about the features, release date, software, and price to expect out of the 2011 iPhone, which many expected to be called the iPhone 5, but ended up being the iPhone 4S.
"That is a disgrace." Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
A user reviews the iPhone 4: "That is a disgrace."
"Simply superb!" Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
A user reviews the 6th generation iPod nano: "Simply superb!"
Ita To-Do App Review Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
When is a to-do list app not a to-do list app? When it's Ita, an app that's more focused on lists and whose confused messaging detracts from its strengths.
9 Great iPhone To Do Apps Created: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Getting and staying organized is crucial in our busy modern world. Check out these 9 apps that can be with you wherever you go and help you stay organized wherever you are.
Buying Music from the iTunes Store Created: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
A step-by-step guide to finding and buying songs and albums at the iTunes Store.
iPhone or Android: Which Smartphone Should You Buy? Created: Thursday, August 04, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
If you're in the market for a smartphone, deciding whether to buy an iPhone or Android phone isn't easy. Both offer many compelling features and similar capabilities. But they're also different in ...
"The worst process I've ever been through!" Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
A customer reviews Asurion iPhone insurance: "The worst process I've ever been through!"
Using iPhone Content Restrictions Created: Friday, July 23, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
For parents concerned about what their kids might see or do while using iPhones, there are content restrictions built into iOS that allow them to control content, apps, and more.
Using iTunes Parental Controls Created: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The iTunes Store may have tons of terrific content, but it's not all appropriate for kids. Parents who wants to let their kids access some parts of iTunes, but not others, can use its built-in pare...
A Parent's Guide to iPhone / iPod For Their Kids Created: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
While parents are glad to give their kids powerful communication and entertainment devices like the iPhone and iPod, you may also have some concerns about what kind of content your kids can access ...
Where to Buy iPhone Insurance Created: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
When you consider that your iPhone is likely to be dropped now and then, and replacing it costs hundreds of dollars, iPhone insurance suddenly seems appealing. Apple doesn't offer it, but Verizon a...
Top 12 Best Free iPhone Music Apps Created: Friday, January 29, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Some of the best iPhone music apps don’t cost a dime: if you're looking for free music for your iPhone, look no further than this collection of great free music apps.
Top 10 iPhone Running Apps Created: Monday, January 25, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Discover the best running apps for the iPhone in this group test from About.com. Learn more about iPhone GPS apps and how they can help improve your next run.
Can I Redownload Apps Purchased from the App Store? Created: Monday, November 08, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Accidentally deleting an iPhone app, or losing your apps due to a hardware failure or theft, can be frustrating. After all, think of all the money invested in music, movies, and apps that are gone....
Top Programs to Transfer iPod to Computer Created: Friday, April 01, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Deciding between the dozens of programs that transfer iPods to computers can be maddening. After all, they all appear to do similar things and make similar claims. How do you decide which one offer...
8 Free iPhone Ringtones Apps Created: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
These apps let you create ringtones using your existing music library for free. But even when things are free, there's often a price. In the case of these apps, that price includes ads and difficul...
Top 9 iPhone Ringtone Apps Created: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Wondering how to make custom ringtones for your iPhone? These ringtone apps can help you create unique ringtones from your purchased music. You can assign different ringtones to each of your contac...
5 Great GPS Cycling Apps for the iPhone Created: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A GPS cycling app can turn your iPhone into a tool for tracking your time, distance, and speed -- and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than a dedicated cycling computer. The best cycling apps als...
6 Free iPhone & iPod touch Texting Apps Created: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Do you want to send and receive text messages, but only have an iPod touch, not an iPhone? With these texting apps, it's no problem--and most of them offer free options.
Top 8 iPhone Shopping Apps Created: Thursday, November 04, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Some of the best iPhone shopping apps can help you save money on the things you buy everyday. Others can help you compare prices, find nearby stores, or figure out if a product is a dud. Shopping a...
Top 5 Disneyland Travel Apps for the iPhone Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Give yourself a head start over the masses of people who visit Disneyland each year by downloading one of these useful iPhone apps. You can do everything from view restaurant menus, check wait time...
10 Best iPhone Apps for Young Kids Created: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
For kids of the right age, the iPhone can be a great tool for both entertainment and education. Check out this collection of apps for preschool and kindergarten-aged kids that can help them learn a...
Top 5 Cooking Apps for Dieters Created: Monday, August 16, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
iPhone diet apps can help you discover healthy recipes and keep track of your calories. The best diet apps include nutritional facts for every recipe and some have specific content for low-fat or l...
Top 14 Recipe Apps for the iPhone and iPad Created: Thursday, August 12, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The best recipe apps have a few things in common: a sleek interface that is easy to browse, gorgeous food photography, and a good selection of recipes. Fortunately, food lovers have a wide variety ...
Top 6 iPhone News Apps Created: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
With dozens of iPhone news apps available, it can be tough to determine which ones are worth a download. Fortunately, there are a number of excellent news apps available for the iPhone. These six c...
Best Comic Apps for the iPhone and iPad Created: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The best comic apps make you forget that you're reading a comic on your iPhone or iPad so you can become engrossed in the story. There are numerous comic apps available, but these top 5 apps offer ...
Top 7 Social Networking Apps for the iPhone Created: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
There are thousands of social networking apps available for the iPhone. These five apps put their competitors to shame and offer features or value that set them apart from other social networking a...
9 Useful Walt Disney World Apps for iPhone Created: Friday, March 26, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Planning a trip to Disney World? The iTunes store has you covered with everything from maps, opening times, and wait times accessible right from your iPhone or iPod touch. There are dozens of Disne...