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iOS Device Backup — iTunes vs. iCloud
Tag: Apple
Apple’s acquisition of Beats music service last August signaled their possible interest in offering a streaming service of their own to compete with Spotify, Rdio and others… 9to5Mac is reporting some details on their progress:
The Next Episode: Apple’s plans for Beats-based music service revealed
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GarageBand Free for iOS 7
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iOS 7 on iPhone 4
Here are some screenshots from my iPhone 4, just updated with the new iOS 7 mobile operating system:
Screenshots on Flickr – my iPhone 4 updated with iOS 7 software
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iOS 7 and iTunes Radio Today
Apple is releasing the incredible-looking iOS 7 update today, with over 200 new features, including iTunes Radio, a free, streaming radio service. Historically, 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT has been their preferred timing for OS update releases, hopefully that will hold true for today. Very interested to see how iTunes Radio works, and how it compares with Spotify, Pandora, etc.
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Apple ID Now Allows Two-Step Verification
Apple now offers optional two-step verification for Apple ID, the key to an Apple account, which controls iOS devices, iCloud, iTunes and Apple Support. Google already has two-step verification, and this feature goes a long way toward making online accounts stronger in the current “threat landscape,” as security experts say. With the new Apple feature turned on, both a password and a four-digit verification code sent to an iOS device will be required to allow sign-in. All cloud storage services should follow suit. Read more:
Increase the security of your Apple ID with two-step verification
Apple ID: Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID
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A Faster Way to Message on Mobile
I‘m trying out Facebook Messenger free iPhone app… “A whole new app — Messenger is a separate app, so it only takes one click to get to your messages or send a new one. Messages are delivered through notifications and texts, so your friends are more likely to get them right away. You can use Messenger to reach…”
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Installed Google+ iPhone App
I installed the Google+ iPhone app moments ago… it was available as a download from the iTunes App Store on computer, but isn’t showing up yet as downloadable directly to the iPhone; still had to perform a sync to get it installed on the device…
