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There is plenty to love about the new operating system on our iPads, iPad2s, iPhones, and other devices. Here are our favorite seven new features that iOS 5 is giving us. Camera Upgrades Great photos can be difficult to get when there is a fleeting moment you want to capture... and a lag on your iPhone. By time you launch the camera app and shoot the photo, the opportunity is long gone. This is no more with iOS 5. The new operating ...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, chances are you're thinking of food, family, and friends, rather than gobbling up some new apps for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. But we disagree. Apps are definitely something to be thaankful for, and here are our favourites that are perfectly designed for the Thanksgiving holiday in mind. Thanksgiving Menu Maker Free; get it from iTunes This free app from the folks at at Fine Cooking have allowed users to easily customize their holiday menu from more than ...

Apple has been devising a plan to strengthen the glass used in its portable devices, such as the iPhone. The company recently patented a new crack resistant glass solution for its upcoming portable devices. The crack resistant technology includes a tunable shock mount that is situated between the glass and the body of the actual divice. This mount can be inflated in an instant if the device senses a drop, which is determined by its internal accelerometer. Small devices such as iPhones ...

One of the greatest secrets about the iPad is knowing that you do not have to load all of your music or movies on it, and you can still enjoy them all. How? All thanks to iTunes. iTunes has a handy feature that lets users stream music and movies between devices using Home Sharing. Not only do you have to worry about only having your music and moving in one location, it also doesn't take up a lot of space on ...

Apple has finally updated its Apple Store iOS app, and includes new features that we totally love. The 2.0 version of the app includes features like self-checkout and personal pickup. Users can order any new Apple product and pick it up at a retail store an hour later. You can also have them directly shipped to your door. In addition to the new personal pickup feature, users can also check in on the status of their order (both current and previous) ...

One great thing about iTunes is the ability to listen to other people's libraries from your own computer. And if you're nice enough, you can let them listen to yours, too. Never knew this? It's time you do! And even better, I'll explain to you how to do it. To be able to use iTunes sharing you can only listen to libraries that are on your own network, whether it's wireless or in your home or office. As well, you can't listen to ...

Rumour has it that Apple is planning to overhaul its complete line come 2012. This means there is something new in the works for the iMac, MacBook Air, iPhone, and iPad coming soon. Sources (in this case, the "upstream supply chain") say that they are expected to finalize order volumes for key parts and components for the next-generation iPad in December, rolling it out in March. Other new components include flat panel modules and LED light bars for two iPad prototypes. Following ...

Apple's iCloud has now been launched for a couple of weeks, and it's continuing to grow in increasing popularity. If you've not linked yourself into the iCloud yet, or are debating if its right for you, here are the details on the new storage tool. What exactly is iCloud? iCloud is a web-based storage tool that allows users to share data among their compatible devices using a centralized account. iCloud accounts include 5GB of storage by default. However, things like music, ...

When his death was imminent, Steve Jobs asked author Walter Isaacson to write his biography. He wanted it to be a biography that was completely honest, outlining both his strengths and weaknesses. Jobs changed the way we think about technology. And in over 40 interviews, Isaacson has changed the way we think about Jobs. Isaacson, the former editor of TIME Magazine, had already written a load of popular biographies, including those about Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein. When Jobs asked him to ...

The recent record-breaking launch of the Apple iPhone 4S proves that it is a favourite, though it isn't that different from the iPhone 4. The new version, introduced as the "Let's Talk iPhone" last week, was a little disappointing for those who expected a totally new iPhone 5. But that doesn't mean it's a dud. Apple has made a number of changes  to improve its performance, as well as creating a new design and features. The new phone includes a faster ...