Apple extends free iCloud

Apple extended free iCloud storage to MobileMe users for another year.

Yesterday Apple sent out emails to former MobileMe users to inform them that their previous subscription of storage will continue until September 30, 2013.


Apple also decided to gave the members some help and creating a support page describing the reasons behind the extension and explaining how much storage each former MobileMe user will be allotted.

As a thank you to our former MobileMe members who moved to iCloud, we have extended the complimentary storage upgrade they received until September 30, 2013. This extension applies to accounts moved to iCloud between October 12th, 2011 and August 1st, 2012. (Apple's Support Pages document) 

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5 Apple products designed by Steve Jobs we haven't seen yet

The incredible mind behind Apple's success passed away a year ago, but left us many fruits of his wonderful imagination that can be real diamonds in the future.

Here are the five products/projects from Steve Jobs we still haven't seen.

-The iPad mini

-The iCar

-Spaceship Campus

-The iYacht

-iTV

Steve Jobs

One year ago, a great mind passed away. Today, apple.com was dedicated to Steve Jobs.

When the movie regarding Steve Jobs finishes, a message from Tim Cook is presented:

A message from Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.

Steve’s passing one year ago today was a sad and difficult time for all of us. I hope that today everyone will reflect on his extraordinary life and the many ways he made the world a better place.

One of the greatest gifts Steve gave to the world is Apple. No company has ever inspired such creativity or set such high standards for itself. Our values originated from Steve and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. We share the great privilege and responsibility of carrying his legacy into the future.

I’m incredibly proud of the work we are doing, delivering products that our customers love and dreaming up new ones that will delight them down the road. It’s a wonderful tribute to Steve’s memory and everything he stood for.

Tim

Steve Jobs revolutionised the technology as we know it today. From the Macintosh to the iPhone.

How to clean iPhone 5

I consider very important to clean all of my electronic devices, so they can last longer than expected! It's always cool to have your devices shinning, right? Here's a quick guide by youtuber cleanmyspace  on how to clean your iPhone 5.

Stay here at App an Apple for more guides and news!

Apps for iPhone

Cinemagram
Create a wonderful hybrid between photo and video!

Flipboard
Flipboard lets you create a personalized magazine out of everything being shared with you.

Instagram
 The awesome Instagram comes with over 15 beautiful effects and the ability to share your creations.

Draw Something Free
Multiplayer Pictionary wherever you are with all your friends,  FOR FREE. Just picture it...or draw it instead!

Evernote
One of my absolute favourite, thought-tracking based app that syncs with Evernote.com and the desktop client. You have to download it.

Google Translate
Speak a phrase and the app translates it automatically! Over 50 languages supported!

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The list will continue very frequently, stay here!

The iPhone

What is an iPhone?
 To simply put it into words, I can say that, to me, it is the best mobile device in the world. It is better than my old Gameboy Color! (joke, my Gameboy still rules, a lot!)

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The new iPhone 5 is my absolute favourite of them all! In a few days we'll review it here, at App an Apple. Stay with us!

How to repair iPhone

A very important procedure you must aknowledge when you buy a cellphone/computer is knowing how it works and its components. Here's a detailed video on how to teardown and repair your iPhone 5.

iPhone 5 Teardown & Repair Directions | DirectFix

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Rumors on the iPad mini

Since the beginning of September that the Internet is been booming with rumours and speculation regarding the iPad mini.

It is possible that a smaller version of the current iPad is released by Apple anytime soon. But some of the rumours valid? Many info related to the iPad mini was leaked, including leaked parts in recent photographs.

Here's a recent video related to what was said above (via cnet.com)

Adobe Reader XI made for tablets brings cloud services and productivity features

In an announcement made yesterday, Adobe has unveiled the next iteration of its Acrobat and Reader software. Along with the new desktop software comes updated mobile applications, which bring some major enhancements, like the ability to edit PDF files, modify paragraph layouts and images, as well as other objects through a newly-introduced design tool.

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Adobe Unveils Next Generation Acrobat XI with New Cloud Services

Powerful New PDF Solution Addresses Productivity Gap Across Devices and Platforms
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today unveiled Adobe® Acrobat® XI software with cloud services, a powerful new solution that rises to today’s complex document challenges. The industry standard for PDF software will now feature complete PDF editing and export to Microsoft PowerPoint; touch-friendly capabilities on tablets; and newly integrated cloud services, including sophisticated Web contracting with Adobe EchoSign® and forms creation, data collection and analysis with Adobe FormsCentral. Acrobat XI additionally supports IT departments with seamless Microsoft Office and SharePoint integration, easy deployment, applications virtualization and robust application security to help provide a low cost of ownership and sound return on investment.
“They need a solution that enables them to collaborate with others inside and outside the firewall while at the same time meeting IT and organizational requirements for streamlined management, application security, and secure delivery of information – all with a high ROI.”
Products included in this release are: Acrobat XI Pro, Acrobat XI Standard, Adobe Reader® XI and newly integrated document services, Adobe FormsCentral and Adobe EchoSign.
“The compounding complexity of work has never been more pressing. As the number of mobile devices and the use of cloud services surge, information workers must be empowered to work more effectively with documents anywhere on any device,” said Melissa Webster, program vice president, IDC. “They need a solution that enables them to collaborate with others inside and outside the firewall while at the same time meeting IT and organizational requirements for streamlined management, application security, and secure delivery of information – all with a high ROI.”
The mounting productivity inefficiencies and cost of document-based challenges are highlighted in a recent global IDC white paper. A typical company with 1,000 employees has a productivity cost of US$15.9 million annually, the white paper calls out, and addressing these inefficiencies would be tantamount to hiring an additional 213 people.
With Adobe Acrobat XI, new and improved features and functionality for business professionals now include:
Edit PDF files, modify paragraphs, images, and objects by simply clicking and dragging using the new, intuitive Edit Text and Images tool. Arrange and visually merge select content and multiple documents into one organized PDF file, while retaining source file integrity.
Expedite document and Web contract approvals from weeks to hours with electronic signatures using the integrated Adobe EchoSign electronic signature service. Simplify forms creation, distribution and results analysis using the included Adobe FormsCentral desktop app.
Enhanced mobile capabilities. Work with PDF files across tablets and smartphones in touch-friendly Adobe Reader to annotate and add comments, as well as fill in, sign and save forms.
Save PDF documents as PowerPoint, Word or Excel files or reuse parts of or entire PDF files as Microsoft Office documents and Web pages without retyping or need to reformat.
Improved protection of all PDF files created from Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to help prevent copying, editing, or printing without permission.
The new and improved IT features and functionality now enable IT professionals to:
- Standardize on an easy to use, full-featured, consistent, trusted PDF Reader now with full support for iPads and Android tablets. Additionally, deliver Acrobat XI and Reader XI as a centrally managed, touch-friendly, virtual application with new support for Microsoft App-V via Citrix XenApp.
- Integrate Adobe Acrobat XI more seamlessly with Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint, enabling users to do more with PDF in an Office or SharePoint environment.
Streamline deployment and maintenance with free Adobe tools to aid configuration and installation, as well as enhanced support for Microsoft SCCM/SCUP and Apple Remote Desktop.
- Help mitigate risk and protect systems and data with industry-leading security technology, in addition to the Adobe PDF Whitelist Framework, allowing selective enablement of JavaScript for both Windows and Mac OS. Easily deliver multi-step PDF file preparation and security measures using the Action Wizard to help ensure organizational consistency.