iOS 8 is Coming Wednesday… Wait.

September 16, 2014 srhawk

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, 2014, a new version of Apple’s iOS operating system for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches – iOS 8 – will be released. And I’m going to advise something I don’t often: wait to upgrade for at least a few days. And if you do upgrade in the next couple days, when the installation asks you if you want to upgrade to the new “iCloud Drive” feature, select the “Not Now” option and wait that out. While iOS 8 offers a lot of great new features and you should definitely upgrade if you have an iPhone 5 … Continue reading iOS 8 is Coming Wednesday… Wait.

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FREE App of the Week: Notability

May 6, 2014May 6, 2014 srhawk

I know, I know, it’s been awhile. There have been plenty of weekly free apps and nary a word from me. What can I say… I’ve been busy. But now, this week (starting last Thursday, actually), and for only two … Continue reading FREE App of the Week: Notability

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Free App Thursday: Spark

January 16, 2014 srhawk

This week’s Free App from the Apple App Store is Spark, a nifty and simple video creation app. What’s notable about Spark is its focus on making it easy to create a quick, short video and edit it simply, including … Continue reading Free App Thursday: Spark

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Free App Friday: Pac Man!

January 10, 2014January 10, 2014 srhawk

We’re back on schedule (sort of) with Apple’s App Store Free App of the Week. And this week it’s a classic… Pac Man, everyone’s favorite yellow pie chart character from the glorious ’80s! Yep, Apple has made Namco’s iPhone and … Continue reading Free App Friday: Pac Man!

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Free App… Tuesday: Scanner Pro

January 7, 2014January 7, 2014 srhawk

Happy New Year to all! And that, the holidays, explains the lateness of this post on the latest great Free App. My apologies. But now on to the app… Scanner Pro by Readdle. One of the better apps out there … Continue reading Free App… Tuesday: Scanner Pro

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Starbuck’s Free App Highlight: Ski Safari

December 17, 2013December 17, 2013 srhawk

If you have the Starbucks app, you probably know that they give out free apps, songs and discounts (on coffee, of course), regularly via the app (and in-store gift cards). Well, a particularly good, and winter-season themed, app is one … Continue reading Starbuck’s Free App Highlight: Ski Safari

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Free App of the Week

December 13, 2013December 13, 2013 srhawk

We’re baaaack! And it’s a great Free App this week from Apple… Instapaper! The original and still one of the best apps for saving web articles for later reading. Check it out while it lasts (until next Wednesday). Instapaper: Link … Continue reading Free App of the Week

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Be Prepared, iOS 7 is Coming Wednesday

September 16, 2013September 16, 2013 srhawk

Some of you may have heard, it’s almost time for a new version of Apple’s iOS for its iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, to arrive. Last week Apple announced that it would release iOS 7 to the iStuff using public … Continue reading Be Prepared, iOS 7 is Coming Wednesday

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Free App Thursday: Angry Birds Space

May 23, 2013May 23, 2013 srhawk

It’s that time again, and it’s another big name app now FREE for both iPhone and iPad. It’s Angry Birds Space, the orbital follow-up to the biggest iOS game of all. Go get it now: Angry Birds Space for iPhone … Continue reading Free App Thursday: Angry Birds Space

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Free App Friday (one day early): Fruit Ninja

April 11, 2013 srhawk

It’s only Thursday, but it’s time for Free App Friday once again! This time Apple is giving away another classic iPad/iPhone game, Fruit Ninja. This one’s a great use of the multi-touch interface on the iPhone and particularly on the … Continue reading Free App Friday (one day early): Fruit Ninja

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iOS 8 is Coming Wednesday… Wait.

FREE App of the Week: Notability

Free App Thursday: Spark

Free App Friday: Pac Man!

Free App… Tuesday: Scanner Pro

Starbuck’s Free App Highlight: Ski Safari

Free App of the Week

Be Prepared, iOS 7 is Coming Wednesday

Free App Thursday: Angry Birds Space

Free App Friday (one day early): Fruit Ninja