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Alexander Vaughn
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Alexander Vaughn

Editor-in-chief/Sofa-chair enthusiast. Contact: alexander@appadvice.com
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Incredible: iPad 2 Gets Glassless 3D Thanks To Front Facing Camera

Incredible: iPad 2 Gets Glassless 3D Thanks To Front Facing Camera

The past has shown that the more sensors Apple adds to its iDevices, the more amazing things developers are able to do with them. From Instant Heart Rate to Word Lens, not to mention GarageBand, we've seen it all. Now, some French folks have now managed to go even further using the iPad 2's powerful processor and front facing camera.

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Apple Patents The Smart Bezel - Might Forever Change How You Use Your iPhone

Apple Patents The Smart Bezel - Might Forever Change How You Use Your iPhone

Steve Jobs gave Apple's engineers quite a challenge when first designing the iPhone. The challenge was for the iPhone to have only a single button. They protested, again and again. Yet, the iPhone was finally brought to market as we know it today. However, as the platforms develops, and our iOS devices have replaced everything from our PSPs to our cameras, it might be time to give up on that limitation, but without compromising the original idea.

Only For True Fanboys: Apple Launches The iAd Gallery App

Only For True Fanboys: Apple Launches The iAd Gallery App

There is something incredible about Apple's ability to make ads that you actually want to watch. I've spent hours watching all the Get a Mac ads, with much enjoyment, and while iAds are nowhere near as good, they still deserve some attention. Therefore, it's not surprising that Apple realized the dream of many developers (all of them rejected of course); make an app to showcase iAds.

Toyota Pulls Out From Cydia - Struck By Apple's Lightning

Toyota Pulls Out From Cydia - Struck By Apple's Lightning

We hear from time to time about apps that escaped Apple's approval process by going to Cydia, and selling to jailbroken users. Yet, if you're big company like Toyota, it might not be that simple to pull it off, not to say naive. Following yesterday's various reports about their jailbreak-only campaign on Cydia, Toyota is now pulling the plug on the project, and Apple might just be the reason.

Cee-Lo’s "F**k You" - Made On An iPad

Cee-Lo’s "F**k You" - Made On An iPad

Last summer's hit, "F**k You" by Cee-lo has been covered left and right, in particular by one Gwinnett Paltrow. Many covers and even the US radio version (what a shame), have profoundly disfigured this wonderful song due to puritanism. But, that didn't put off some savvy iPad musicians. Using only iPad apps, they reproduced Cee-lo's hymn.

Sony: Next iPhone To Get Proper Sony-Made Camera

Sony: Next iPhone To Get Proper Sony-Made Camera

In an interview this week, Sony's CEO Howard Stringer shared with The Wall Street Journal some interesting details about delays in the production of Sony parts for the next iPhone. By connecting the dots, this has lead the web to find out more about your next iPhone's camera.

World Backup Day Tip: How To Backup Your iOS Device Today

World Backup Day Tip: How To Backup Your iOS Device Today

Have you heard? Today is World Backup Day! Yes, it's just another lame attempt by the geeks to make their job easier the next time you call them saying you've lost your data and need it badly. Yet, backing up is smart and might eventually save you a lot of trouble and headaches. Don't run away, backing up your iOS device is not the difficult process you probably think it is after all these years dealing with computers. It's just a few clicks away...

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