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Apple TV gets Genius recommendations for Movies and TV shows

appletv2.020312 In another move that could be construed as preparation for an Apple-branded HDTV launch, Apple has brought its Genius recommendations to the Apple TV. This move will help many customers discover new shows and movies similar to what they already like, which is great! Interested users can access the new feature by clicking on the Genius menu option under both... Read more »

Winter Wake-Up for iPhone – Review

winter-wake-up2 Category: Lifestyle Price: Free TiP Rating: 3/5 stars Release Date: Updated December 19, 2011 Version: 1.0.1 Seller: Boondoggle Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Link to app App Store Description: Never be caught off guard by winter again. “The Winter Wake Up” works like an ordinary alarm... Read more »

Elf Defense (Universal) – Review

mzl.sbzdqyun.320x480-75 Category: Games Price: $2.99 TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Release Date: Feb 1, 2012 Version: 1.0.1 Seller: JellyOasis Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.1 or later App Store Description:Tower defense like you’ve never seen it before: crisp, beautiful, addictive, unmatched magic. Elf Defense sets a new standard... Read more »

New Apple patent for universal remote suggests iTV may not be far off

Screen Shot 2012-02-01 at 9.20.44 PM A new Apple patent has surfaced with details on a new universal remote concept. The patent, which is called “Apparatus and Method to Facilitate Universal Remote Control,” would provide users with a touch-based remote (possibly in the form of an iOS app) that would solve all the clutter associated with universal remotes by only displaying the necessary... Read more »

Screenshots claim iPad 3 has A6 processor and global LTE support

ipad-3-3 Someone in possession of an iPad 3 prototype has sent some information to BGR about what we can expect from the next-gen tablet... well, allegedly. The photos in question aren't actually pics of the device, but up-close picture of the screen displaying information about the device in a development and debug tool called iBoot. What information is in these... Read more »

Cheap file manager app hides tethering via proxy

Screen Shot 2012-01-30 at 14.25.52 Every once in a while an app appears in the App Store with a hidden feature, usually one which Apple wouldn't allow had it been obvious. A new $1.99 application, Quasidisk, is a file managing app - but has been recently updated. The update allows iPhone users to tether via proxy. The guys at Cupertino will spot this pretty quickly, so, if you want to be able to... Read more »

Zombie: The Rescue for iPhone – Review

iphone screenshot Category: Games Price: $.99 TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Release Date: Jan 26, 2012 Version: 1.0.1 Seller: GOGN Entertainment Rated: 9+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.1 or later. App Store Description: Zombie: The Rescue is an irresistibly addictive addition to your gaming library. Get hooked by the dozens of... Read more »

This Week on TiP (Jan 22-28) [VID]

Jake Rosati jan 22-28 This Week on TiP (Jan 22-28): T-Mobile will start supporting unlocked iPhones on its network, a few awesome Siri tweaks, Apple HDTV could be released as early as April or May, and more! - T-Mobile supports unlocked iPhones: http://dft.ba/-1HRB - Apple HDTV release date: http://dft.ba/-1HRW - SiriToggles tweak: http://dft.ba/-1HRY - Lingual Siri... Read more »

How to: Manage accessibility options with triple-click [VID]

Screen Shot 2012-01-27 at 6.30.13 PM This week Daniel gives a quick lesson on utilizing the iPhone's triple-click feature to manage accessibility options. Main site: http://www.todaysiphone.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/todaysiphone Follow Daniel on... Read more »

Birthday Bonanza! Day 4 iOS games winner

mzl.xtfbgdgi.320x480-75 Yesterday we offered up three fantastic games for iOS: Batman: Arkham City Lockdown, Infinity Blade II and The Heist. (My personal favs.) And the winner is: Rachel Rueff from Ontario who commented: "that's a toughie I like all the hidden item games from a certain maker of them, I play angry birds all the time, and I like bejewelled." Congrats to Rachel.... Read more »