About Brent Dirks
Born and raised in sunny West Texas, Brent graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in journalism. One day, he would like to move to the Big Island of Hawaii and live in a quiet house by the ocean. He can be reached at brent@appadvice.com.
Brent's iOS Devices: iPhone 5, iPad mini
Articles by Brent
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Tim Cook Auctioning Off Coffee Meeting At Apple Headquarters
The proceeds will go directly to the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights.
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Updated Dropcam App Adds Scheduling And Location-Based Camera Control
With the companion iOS app, a Dropcam can be programmed to turn on or off based on some predetermined setting...
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Unsurprisingly, Amazon Is Planning On Introducing An Apple TV Competitor
The box will reportedly be unveiled this fall and offer access to Amazon's Prime Instant Video service and ot...
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The Updated Apple Store App Features Shipment And Delivery Notifications
Version 2.6 also brings a notification for when a buyer in the United States is eligible to buy an iPhone at ...
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The iPad Once Again Steals The Show As Apple Announces Its Quarterly Earnings
More than 19.5 million iPads were sold in the quarter ending on March 30.
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Google Fiber TV App Now Available To Download
The app allows subscribers to control their television experience directly from an iPad or iPad mini.
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Twitter Client Echofon Gets A Nice Update
Version 6.1 of Echofon for Twitter is packed with a number of improvements.
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ProCam Update Brings A New Low-Light Photography Mode
With the night mode, users can select from one of four slow shutter speeds to help capture that perfect shot.
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After A Short Freemium Flirtation, Localscope Is Once Again A Paid App
If you previously downloaded the app, even while it was free, we've got some great news for you.
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New iTunes Option Allows Users To Download Large Content Later
Devices running iTunes 11 or iOS 6 will be able to download content, like movies and TV shows, at a later tim...
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Updated GPS Tracks Is The Perfect Companion For An Outdoor Adventure
The app is designed to keep track of outdoor activities like hiking and bicycling.
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Production Of The iPhone 5S May Be Delayed Because Of Fingerprint Sensor Issues
But the rumored low-cost iPhone still seems to be on schedule.
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Puzzle Games Sporos And Alien Hive Are Getting Even Better With Updates
Both titles are adding new modes that ramp up the difficulty level.
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Super Bunny Land Will Jump Into The App Store Next Month
The title combines an endless runner with a certain famous Nintendo game.
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This Week In Accessories: An Inexpensive Bluetooth Speaker And More
You don't have to break the bank to purchase a wireless Bluetooth speaker to pair with an iOS device.
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Wozniak Says New Apple Products Will ‘Surprise And Shock’
Even though Apple’s stock has dipped below the $400 mark for the first time since late 2011, co-founder Steve...
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Make Artful Use Of The iPad’s Screen With The Sensu Brush
The Sensu Brush combines a real brush with a stylus and brings another level of content creation to IOS devices.
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Griffin’s Crayola Light Marker Should Make Any Budding Artist Happy
Thanks to an invisible beam of light picked up by an iPad's front-facing camera, the marker never has to touc...
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This Is What Happens When You Try To Use An iPad As A Camera
See what happens when an iPad gets pummeled by a foul ball at a college softball game.
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FX Photo Studio Update Brings A Slate Of New Features And Improvements
Version 5.1 of the powerful photo editing app is highlighted by improved Facebook integration and Instagram s...
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