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Hands-on with Google Docs's new research tool

Joel Mathis — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700

Google Docs has unveiled a new 'research tool' meant to help writers streamline their browser-based research, making it easier for them to find and cite the information they need while composing text.

HTC One X, Evo 4G LTE imports blocked by patent dispute

Ian Paul — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:00 -0700

U.S. Customs is holding up imports of HTC's One X and Evo 4G LTE Android phones because of HTC's ongoing legal battle with Apple.

Google to incorporate 'knowledge graph' into search results

Cameron Scott — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:00 -0700

Google will begin in the next few days to incorporate the "knowledge graph" it has been building for two years into its search results.

Mozilla readies app marketplace for public beta

Paul Krill — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:30:00 -0700

Mozilla Marketplace will be online in a few weeks to take on Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Google releases Chrome 19 with tab sync and bug fixes

Gregg Keizer — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Google released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser, and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.

(Insider) The Macalope Daily: Survey says

The Macalope — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Smartphone survey confirms what we already knew!

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What iOS 6 might mean for Maps

Dan Moren — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700

The evidence has been mounting for a Maps overhaul in iOS 6. Dan Moren runs down a list of features that would be nice to see.

Reviewing Creative Suite 6

Jackie Dove — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:30:00 -0700

Adobe Creative Suite experts Jay Nelson and Lesa Snider stop by to discuss the latest versions of Adobe's software for creative professionals -- specifically InDesign and Photoshop.

Review: InDesign CS6 overhauls digital publishing workflow

Jay J. Nelson — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Improvements to digital publishing tools, PDF forms authoring, language support, and a dozens of efficiency enhancements make this an upgrade that will pay for itself.

App Guide: Great iOS books for kids

Macworld Staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:45:00 -0700

We're pretty sure some of our favorite iOS-optimized children's books will appeal to your budding bibliophile.

iOS App Review: Wunderkit recognizes the reality of the workplace

Joel Mathis — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:30:00 -0700

This mobile productivity tool succeeds where so many rival apps fail by recognizing the realities of the workplace -- that few of us work alone and that not every task needs to be performed on an iPhone.

TechHive: The best camera bargains right now

Tim Moynihan — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Looking for the best bang for the buck? Here are the best cameras you can buy for $200, $400, $600, $800, and a grand.

Review: CrashPlan+ cloud-based online backup program

Leah Yamshon — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:30:00 -0700

CrashPlan+ is a cloud-based online backup program that offers three ways to access saved data: through an iOS app, through desktop software, or through CrashPlan’s website.

Remains of the Day: Crazy like a Foxconn

Dan Moren — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:00 -0700

Foxconn's CEO didn't say what you think he said, the Supremes shut down Psystar, and more states pile on Apple in the ebook price-fixing case.

iSuppli: iPad way ahead of the pack

Brad Reed — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700

After a brief dip in late 2011, the Apple iPad has firmly reasserted its position as the dominant player in the tablet market.

Quit Facebook without losing the best Facebook features

David Daw — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Here are a few free and easy-to-use alternative services that can help you stay social after quitting Facebook.

Tricks for photographing flowers

Dave Johnson — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700

It's springtime. Here's how to take some beautiful snapshots of blooming flowers.

Verizon LTE expansion continues with 28 more cities

Matt Hamblen — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:30:00 -0700

Verizon Wireless will add 28 more cities to its nationwide LTE network on Thursday, bringing the total to 258 markets.

Automatically zoom Safari pages on launch

Christopher Breen — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Find Safari web pages too difficult to read on a high-resolution display? Chris Breen offers two solutions for making the text on those pages larger.

iOS Game Review: Cubemen is latest tower defense game on the block

Chris Holt — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:30:00 -0700

This stripped-down tower defense game for the iPad 2 and third-generation iPad is refreshingly challenging and will satisfy strategy game fans.

To-do app Due delights on the Mac

Serenity Caldwell — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700

To-do and timer app Due has arrived on OS X, offering the same reminder, timer, and log support as its iOS version in a Mac-optimized interface. The program retains the simplicity of the touchscreen original while effectively transitioning to OS X's point-and-click environment.

Review: PDF Studio 7 Pro has a non-standard user interface

Jeffery Battersby — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:00 -0700

Non-standard interface and unnecessary access to the Mac's file system make this PDF creation tool a less than optimal option.

iPhone dominates in consumer satisfaction

Brad Reed — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:30:00 -0700

The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index has found, unsurprisingly, that people really like their iPhones.

Review: G-Go water-resistant Bluetooth speaker impresses

Lex Friedman — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

The G-Go water-resistant Bluetooth speaker is shaped something like a Dustbuster or an iron, but it sounds a lot better than either of those appliances.

(Insider) The Macalope Daily: Cut it out, you guys!

The Macalope — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Dan Lyons wants you meanies to leave Yahoo's former CEO aloooooone!

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Open-source Perian project to end development

Dan Moren — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:15:00 -0700

The team behind Perian, the plays-anything video component for QuickTime, will cease development for the plug-in after one final release.

Review: PowerShadow i4 Battery Case & Charge/Sync Dock for iPhone 4/4S

Lex Friedman — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700

The i4 case is fairly typical, save for one clever innovation: an included base for charging your phone (and the case) without plugging an another cable.

Organize videos by groups in iTunes

Kirk McElhearn — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:40:00 -0700

By classifying all kinds of videos as TV Shows in iTunes, you can make them easier to organize.

How to surf safely with a VPN-for-hire

Glenn Fleishman — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:20:00 -0700

If you regularly use public networks--such as those in airports or coffeeshops--to access the Net, you should know that your data is at risk. You should also know that private, commercial VPN services are available that will keep your data safe.

Twitter will deliver weekly highlights via email

Cameron Scott — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:20:00 -0700

Twitter says it will begin delivering a weekly email digest to highlight for users the tweets they are most likely to be interested in.

Remains of the Day: Dishing it out

Dan Moren — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:00 -0700

The MacBook Pro may be going under the knife, plenty of pubs are spooning up DigiTimes's swill, and one security firm suggests you fork over for its software.

Pixorial leads with Google Drive: Will developers follow?

Joel Mathis — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:00 -0700

Can Google Drive make inroads with iOS developers? And with cloud-based services proliferating, how can developers choose among them?

Apple releases security update, Flashback removal tool for Leopard

Lex Friedman — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:07:00 -0700

Apple on Monday released a pair of security updates aimed to help folks who are still running Mac OS X 10.5.8.

Diablo III launches at midnight: what you need to know

Jared Newman — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:30:00 -0700

Gamers around the world are getting ready to mouse-click the night away with the midnight launch of Diablo III.

LightSquared declares bankruptcy after GPS worries sank its mobile dream

Stephen Lawson — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700

LightSquared, the startup that planned a nationwide wholesale mobile network only to be shot down by regulators because of GPS interference concerns, is declaring bankruptcy.

Enter our iPad digital art contest, sponsored by Scosche

Leah Yamshon — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Show off your digital artistry skills for a chance to win some great prizes from Scosche.

Netflix customer satisfaction rebounds

John P. Mello Jr. — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:10:00 -0700

After disastrous year, company winning back hearts, minds, and eyeballs.

With another CEO out, Yahoo's turnaround stalled

Sharon Gaudin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700

For the second time in eight months, Yahoo is without a permanent CEO. The latest development is bringing more trouble for a company struggling to regain its stature in the industry.

Intel introduces first server chips with 3D transistors

Agam Shah — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 -0700

Intel on Monday announced faster and more power-efficient Xeon server processors, including the low-power E3 chip that has 3D transistors.

Apple: MobileMe mail will still be available without iCloud

Lex Friedman — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:30:00 -0700

Apple recently told MobileMe customers that they will be able to continue to access mac.com and me.com email accounts, even if they don't upgrade to iCloud.

Apple drops '4G' from new iPad's name

Daniel Ionescu — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Apple has changed the "iPad Wi-Fi + 4G" to the "iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular" after regulators cracked down on its U.S.-only capability to connect to high-speed LTE networks.

(Insider) The Macalope Daily: A real long shot

The Macalope — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Apple a bad bet? Compared to what?

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Mobile printing gets easier with or without AirPrint

Derrick Story — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

With the proliferation of AirPrint-compatible printers, printing from your iPhone or iPad is a snap. But even if your don't have one of those, there are other easy and free ways to print from your iOS devices.

App Guide: iOS game sequels

Macworld Staff — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:45:00 -0700

With these versions of popular iPhone and iPad games, you'll find that the third time really is the charm.

iOS App Review: News aggregator ChannelCaster shows signs of improvement

Joel Mathis — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:30:00 -0700

This news aggregator for the iPhone and iPad has a way to go before it matches the best apps in this category. But a recent update introduced some key improvements.

Facebook proposes more changes to privacy policy

Cameron Scott — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:15:00 -0700

Facebook intends to make further changes to its privacy policy in order to respond to an audit by the Irish government, but privacy advocates called the move an inadequate attempt to quell privacy concerns prior to Facebook's planned initial public offering.

Scott Thompson out as Yahoo CEO

Nancy Weil — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Embattled Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson, who led the company for just four months, has left the company.

Review: D-Link Cloud Router supports network monitoring on iOS

Yardena Arar — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:30:00 -0700

This router lets you monitor and control some network functions from an Internet-connected iOS or Android device.

Weekly Wrap: Let Macworld make your life a little better

Lex Friedman — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Macworld wants to make your life better. To that end, then, here are a few links to stories we ran this past week that might just simplify or otherwise improve your life.

iOS Review: Team Stream scores with easy-to-digest sports news

Brendan Wilhide — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:30:00 -0700

Both the iPad and iPhone versions of the sports news app from Bleacher Report have a few flaws, but they also offer convenience, helping sports fans keep up with their favorite teams on their iOS devices without subscribing to a bunch of RSS or Twitter feeds.