Monthly Archives: November 2014

Apple lights up Sydney with red logo, world to follow suit

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In a striking show of support for World AIDS Day, Apple in Australia has again changed the colour of its logo to red at the flagship Sydney store.

The tinted iconic logo illuminated a rainy George Street late on Sunday evening, as onlookers watched on, curious as to what was happening.

It is the first store in the world to light up in a show of commitment to the (RED) AIDS initiative, that is fighting for an AIDS-free future. Apple will then change the colour of its logo across key stores in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Europe and the United States, as the various timezones tick into Monday. ...

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By |November 30th, 2014|Apps and Software|0 Comments

5 can’t-miss apps: ‘Dark Hearts’, ‘Sesame Street’ Go, Rinbw and more

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Between stuffing your face for Thanksgiving and shopping up a storm on Black Friday, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps.

Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out.

This week's list includes a beautifully designed app to help you find Amazon's most memorable products, an app for on-demand Sesame Street videos, a creepy video series Dark Hearts and a Frogger meets Flappy Bird mashup.

Check out the gallery, above, to see all the apps that made our list. If you're looking for more, read ...

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By |November 30th, 2014|Apps and Software|0 Comments

12 best iPhone apps of 2014

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Between iOS 8 and the iPhone 6, 2014 may have been one of the best years yet for iPhone users.

But killer updates from Apple aside, there was no shortage of great new apps this year. From killer new productivity apps, to some of the most addicting games to ever land on the iPhone, you'd be forgiven for not being able to choose the best new offerings.

Luckily, Mashable's done the hard part for you. Check out the gallery, above, to see which apps made our list of top picks of the year and see how they compare to your favorites.

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By |November 28th, 2014|Apps and Software|0 Comments

Uber suspends operations in Nevada after ruling

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Uber suspended operations in Nevada late Wednesday, after a Washoe County District Court judge granted the state's request for a court order blocking the ride-sharing service. The judge said Uber's refusal to comply with state laws regulating commercial motor carriers and passenger transportation services could put the public's safety at risk

Nevada's attorney general filed a lawsuit last month arguing that the Internet application matching riders with drivers using personal cars for a fee infringes on the franchise rights of taxi companies and cabdrivers serving fare-paying passengers under state oversight. Washoe District Judge Scott Freeman granted the state's request for a preliminary injunction pending a future trial. ...

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By |November 27th, 2014|Apps and Software|0 Comments

Vine challenge: Make six seconds of eating food fun

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This weekend, take the messy and creative opportunity to play with your meal under a camera lens. Whether you're home for Thanksgiving, or plan to dine out, one thing is certain: There will be food.

So share your best six seconds on Vine; here are some styles to consider: Picasso-inspired food art, a video of your festive dining table and animated dishes.

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By |November 27th, 2014|Apps and Software|0 Comments