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h, Samsung. Will your cheeky capers never end?
You accuse Apple of valuing marketing magic above
product innovation, then you outspend Apples
marketing budget by $68m. You make snide adverts
about Apple customers queuing up for new iPhones
with tiny changes, then unveil a Galaxy S4 that couldnt be picked
out in an S3 police line-up. And you claim not to copy Apples
products, but then do everything you can bar resurrecting Steve
Jobs to do a zombie keynote to copy its launch events.
In the world of Apple and not-Apple (a position currently
occupied by Samsung), double standards are par for the course;
but the contrasting receptions given to the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4
are still vexing. Everyone else rolls
out cautious, iterative upgrades
and gets a cheer for trying,
but Apple has to redene the
product category every time.
In an ideal world, of course,
every Apple launch would be like
the rst iPhone: thrilling, new,
and ripe with possibilities. But no company can keep that up forever.
Some, as Samsung has shown once again, never manage it at all.
Still, we can all dream, and like most of you, we love to come
up with ideas for future Apple products. Starting on page 16, we
sift through some intriguing concepts for the next iPad, iPhone and
version of iOS. Who knows? These could appear in the Apple launch
line-up of 2014. And, perhaps, in the Samsung line-up of 2015.
WELCOME
David Price
EDITOR
WHATS NEXT?
In an ideal world, of
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10 6
NEWS
All the hot
headlines in
your iPad,
iPhone
and iPod
world.
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CONTENTS
03 WELCOME
06 NEWS HEADLINES
10 NEWS NEW GADGETS
12 NEWS APPS & GAMES
56 HIT LIST BUYERS GUIDE
66 OPINION KIRK MCELHEARN
WIN
A YEARS
BROADBAND
SEE PAGE 9
NEW GADGETS
The tech kit
and accessories
were currently
lusting after.
APPLE: NEXT GENERATION
From iPhone mini to iPad 5,
from iPhone 6 and iWatch
to iOS 7; we bring you our
fantasy Apple launch line-up
for 2013 and beyond.
16
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THE iWATCH REVOLUTION
What would change if Apple
announced an iWatch next week?
Almost everything, we predict.
READING COMICS ON THE IPAD
Tablets have breathed new life into
comics. We show you the best
ways to enjoy comics on your iPad.
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iPAD & iPHONE USER ISSUE 73: MAY 2013
50-53 Syncing with iCloud
44 Ive got the power
Charging tips to prevent you running out of juice
46 Seize the moment
Jot it down quickly with CaptureNotes 2s
range of advanced tools
48 Living in the past with Timehop
Find out what you were up to a year ago today
50 Syncing with iCloud
Get down to business with iCloud
54 Productivity-boosting stock app alternatives
Four awesome replacements for Calendar,
Mail, Notes and Reminders
55 Clean your lawn in Plants vs Zombies
Games academy: master a classic iPad game
Learn how to master iClouds syncing components, among its
most valuable core offerings, in this months iCloud how to.
34 ProCutX for Final Cut Pro X
iStopMotion for iPad
35 Kodable
Wood Camera Vintage Photo Editor
Alt Photo
36 WeatherPro
Horizon Calendar
MeteoEarth
BOOK CLUB:
37 The Hare With Amber Eyes:
The Illustrated Edition
APPS:
38 Real Racing 3
39 Shifts
Year Walk
Capsized+
40 Little Inferno
41 iCueda
Zombies, Run!
SEQ
GAMES:
HARDWARE:
30 Gear4 StreetParty 5 Lightning speaker dock
Orbitsound M9 wireless soundbar/sub-woofer
31 Otone Varsa mini soundbar
Sonoro cuboDock wireless speaker
32 Just Mobile Gum Plus portable charger
Wahoo RFLKT bike computer
33 Belkin Thunderstorm iPad case
Musubo Retro iPhone 5 case
Dodocase Classic iPad case
One-box stereo loudspeaker, with the option of Bluetooth wireless
32Just Mobile Gum Plus
34 iStopMotion for iPad
38 Real Racing 3
41 Zombies, Run!
35 Kodable
Sonoro cuboDock 31
Neat, smart little battery unit
Teach your kids coding basics Version two of the excellent animation app
Undead-themed tness app A free, fun and beautiful driving game
O
n 14 March Samsung revealed
the Galaxy S4. Weve since
seen Apple react with a new
web page describing whats so
great about the iPhone, coupled with a
promotional email. Weve seen analysts
question whether the S4 will be a match
for the next iPhone. And weve laughed
at the rumours from around the web
about Samsungs misogynistic and
embarrassing launch event. So whats
the big deal about the Galaxy S4, and
should Apple be worried? The general
consensus is no, and following the S4
launch Apples share price has risen.
The Galaxy S4 wont actually be
available until late April, nor is it all
that different to the S3. Its marginally
smaller than its predecessor and slightly
thicker than the iPhone 5. Samsungs
handset has a Super Amoled display with
a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, compared to the iPhone 5s
1,136 x 640 resolution, while its 441 pixels per inch is also
higher than that of Apples handset, which is 326ppi. The
S4 comes with a 1.6GHz octa-core processor; the iPhone
has a 1.2GHz dual-core chip.
The S4 also features two cameras, and signicantly, the
ability to use both cameras at the same time. We wonder at
the practical implication of this, additional bandwidth aside.
Some experts expect that the advanced features, which also
include eye-tracking functionality, may overwhelm some users.
Distancing from Google
Samsung has, however, decided to use the year-old Android
4.2.2 as its operating system, and the company went to
great lengths to demonstrate its own software at the launch
event, leading some to suggest its trying to distance itself
from Google. Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg tweeted:
Whats interesting is Samsung clearly pushing their own
ecosystem over Googles.
The Korean company introduced a number of new
software features, including Group Play (for sharing music,
photos, documents and games using NFC); S Translate
(voice-based language translation); Smart Pause (pauses a
video if you look away); and Voice Drive (for using maps
and navigation when driving).
The launch wasnt received well. Described as cringe-
worthy, the event consisted of sketches that featured
50s-era stereotypes of women. HTC president Jason
MacKenzie called the Samsung event embarrassing.
Should Apple be scared of
Samsungs new Galaxy S4?
MacKenzie said: I went from laughing to feeling embarrassed
at some of the acting. Watching the presentation, it looks like
they invested a lot in marketing instead of innovation.
Analyst reaction
In the run up to the event there was talk about how Apple
should be scared about the new phone in fact the companys
marketing head, Phil Schiller, even gave two interviews the
day before the launch
event in which he
blasted Google.
The concern may
have been unwarranted.
Topeka Capital Markets
analyst Brian White
was unimpressed with
the S4. He claimed
that the plastic casing
is no match for the
aluminium enclosure
of the iPhone. The S4 is evolutionary but it is also heavier,
fatter and less rened than the iPhone 5, White said. He also
noted that adding features is the easy stuff to do but when
it comes to the app ecosystem, the iPhone still holds the cards.
Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray also suggested that the S4
was unlikely to meaningfully impact the iPhone.
However, Ben Reitzes of Barclays Capital sounded a note of
warning. Samsungs momentum is a major issue for Apple,
he said. We need to see Apple expand its iPhone market this
year in a big way and improve its platform.
Looking at the
presentation, it
looks like Samsung
invested a lot in
marketing instead
of innovation
HTC president
BattlefeldSamsungs new Galaxy S4 is the latest challenger to Apples iPhone 5
Not really, say analysts, following Samsungs latest smartphone launch
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APPLE RELEASES iOS 6.1.3
Apple released iOS 6.1.3 on 19 March,
an update to the operating system
that powers iPhones, iPads and iPod
touches. Included in the update is a
x for a recently discovered means of
breaking past the lock screen, along
with Maps improvements for Japan.
However, less than a day after the
update was released, it was discovered
that iOS 6.1.3 has a new bug that
allows users to bypass the lock screen
on an iPhone 4.
Apples iOS 6.1.3 update plugs
exploits that allowed Evad3ers Dev
Team to release an unthethered
jailbreak. Apple did, however, credit
the hackers for nding the exploits in
its iOS 6.1.3 security note.
APPLE PATENTS INDUCTIVE
SMART COVER WITH BATTERY
A new Apple patent spotted this
month describes an iPad Smart Cover
that acts as an inductive charging
point to provide wireless power to
the iPad and other devices. Apples
invention could take power wirelessly
from a plugged-in iPad and store it
within an internal battery to send
the other direction when you use the
tablet, or it could be plugged into the
mains via Apples Lightning connector.
A
pples marketing chief, Phil Schiller, has criticised Samsung and Googles
Android, which he says is fragmented and has security issues. On 7 March,
he took to Twitter to have a dig at Android, highlighting a security report that
shows malware threats on the operating system have increased.
Schiller wrote: Be safe out there in his tweet, linking to F-Secures latest
Mobile Threat Report, which reveals 96 new families and variants of Android
malware were found in the fourth quarter of 2012 alone, almost doubling
the number recorded in the previous quarter. No new iOS malware was found
during this period. Its worth noting that, following his tweet, three researchers
revealed App Store users had been vulnerable to attack for six months because
Apple didnt fully encrypt trafc travelling between its App Store and users.
In addition to his tweet, Schiller also highlighted the plain and simple
fragmentation of the Android operating system as a problem, which he said
extends to the news we are hearing this week that the Samsung Galaxy
S4 is being rumoured to ship with an operating system thats nearly a year
old during an interview with Reuters on the eve of the S4s launch.
In a second interview on the same day, this one with The Wall Street
Journal, Schiller argued: Android is often given as a free replacement for
a feature phone, and the experience isnt as good as an iPhone.
Marketing boss Schiller tweets Be safe out there
Sculley: Apple needs creative leap
T
he former CEO of Apple John Sculley believes the
company is experiencing a lull in innovation.
What it needs is the next creative leap, he argued
during an interview on CNBA Asia.
You have periods of time that are creative leap
areas, he elaborated. Thats what Apple excels
at its a creative leap company. In the last 10 years,
weve had a creative leap decade in technology. Weve seen social media,
weve seen 3G, mobile wireless, youve seen companies like Apple, Google,
Facebook, all doing extremely well. Then you run into a decade like were
just sort of in right now the fast follower evolution decade.
Were not at a big breakthrough point in time, but fast followers
excel. So Samsung, an excellent fast follower, is doing well. What
Apple needs is the next era of creative leap.
Sculley also believes Apple should focus its attention on emerging
markets such as China and India. Right now, Samsung is much more
aggressive in this part of the world, he argued.
Thats what Apple excels at, says ex-CEO John Sculley
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Hot stuff
Epiphany onE Puck
From $150
www.epiphanylabs.com
Picture this: youre in the pub and your iPhones
battery is on its last legs. Enter the Epiphany
onE Puck, which uses heat disparities, such as
a hot or cold drink, a candle or ice, to charge
an iPhone or other USB device. The onE Puck
connects to your handset using its USB cable,
and will charge it up when a mug of coffee, an
icy glass of water, or in this case a cold pint of
beer is placed on to its coaster-like surface.
VERDICT: Cool! Epiphany says the tech
could power a household in the future.
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NEW & NOTEWORTHY THE BEST NEW APPS, GAMES & ENTERTAINMENT
NEW GAMES ON iTUNES
Path on (1.49)
Add text to photos
with this new app,
which lets you draw a
path of any shape with
your nger to ow your
words along. There are
also pre-made paths to
choose from.
Meetings for iPhone
(2.99)
Designed to make
meetings more
productive, this app
offers easy minute-
taking, action planning
and cloud syncing
between devices.
Files App (69p)
Keep everything in one
place with Files App,
which lets you read
PDFs and Ofce les,
view videos and photos,
listen to music, get
les from Dropbox and
store ZIP and AVI les.
SequenceApp (Free)
With eight patterns
to play with and 30
samples from classic
drum machines,
this circular audio
sequencer is ideal for
creating polyrhythms,
electronica and techno.
PicTapGo (1.49)
By remembering your
favourite photo effects,
and allowing you to
customise and save
lters, PicTapGo helps
speed up snapping,
editing and sharing
photos on your iPhone.
BBC Earth Wonders
(2.49)
This new app from
the BBC brings users
images, video clips
and interesting facts
about creatures that
roam the Earth and the
landscapes they live in.
Infect Them All 2:
Zombies (69p)
This sequel to Infect
Them All has eight
playable zombies to
help you turn everyone
in town into the walking
dead. Each zombie has
different moves, skills
and upgrades to unlock.
Trenches II (Free)
Lead your troops
into battle across 50
locations. Customise
your army, either
British, German or
French, with more than
20 different units.
Nightmerica (69p)
Use randomly
generated weapons
to ght monsters in
this retro-style arcade
game. Three arenas,
20 different monsters
and wave-based
battles make for an
action-packed app.
Up In Flames (69p)
Chillingos new physics-
based puzzler sees Baff
the Dragon unleash his
re-breathing powers
to free his friends
from sharks, wolves
and yetis.
Cognition Episode 1
(2.49)
FBI agent Erica Reed
needs your help to
catch four serial killers.
Find clues hidden by a
mystery aide to track
down The Hangman in
this rst episode, drawn
by comic book artists.
1001 Attempts (69p)
This universal game
aims to make you
addicted to its simple
gameplay. Dodge
missiles, sawblades and
laser beams to collect
loads of jewels.
Facetune (1.49)
RATING
We were impressed by Facetunes powerful yet
easy-to-use photo editing features. Ideal for
touching up portraits, the app lets you whiten
teeth, smooth skin, emphasise details and even
reshape the face of your subject. It provides a patch
tool for removing blemishes and a tones tool that
can recolour grey hair, for example. Theres red-
eye removal and a defocus tool for blurring out
backgrounds. To top it all off, Facetune also has a
lters tool to add various effects and frames to your
nal image. Its one of the best photo-editing apps
for iPhone weve tried.
Slingshot Puzzle HD (69p)
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24 iPad & iPhone User 2013
READING COMICS ON THE iPAD
ablets, led by the iPad, have the potential to shake up the comic
book industry even more than eBook readers have begun to change
the world of prose books. Large, mobile colour screens are perfect
for reading comics. Theyve got a portability that desktop and laptop PCs cant
match and, of course, they show off the source material in a way that small
black-and-white Kindle screens cant.
The original iPad started the revolution, and the Retina display on both the
third- and fourth-generation models provided dramatically improved image
quality. Larger Android tablets such as Googles Nexus 10 have joined the party.
And tablets running Windows 8 offer some distinct size advantages of their own.
T
The iPad has breathed new life into comics
BY JASON SNELL
A SUPERHEROIC
REVOLUTION
When the iPad was rst released, we found
it to be an excellent (albeit imperfect) comic
book reader. A few hardware and software
upgrades later, its a lot harder to spot
imperfections. The only problem we have is
that were now buying several comics a week,
with a growing credit card bill to prove it.
Single-issue comics
There are a few different options when it
comes to reading comics on your tablet, and
in some ways they parallel the choices and
the pros and cons that comic readers face
in the printed comic market.
Traditionally, comics were published
monthly in small, imsy issues: thats what
we remember purchasing from our local
newsagent as a kid. To this day, the major
comics publishers still produce these issues
but they cost 2 or 3 now instead of the
20 pence we (okay, our parents) paid
for our rst comics.
The best source for these single-issue
comics is a company called Comixology,
which makes an app called Comics for iOS
(free, bit.ly/YE4iZH), as well as Windows
8 and Android. (You can also buy and read
comics directly on its website.) Comixology
is also the company behind the ofcial
Marvel (free, bit.ly/13jnKzJ) and DC Comics
(free, bit.ly/13iNHAt) apps, which are just
relabelled versions of the Comics app.
The Comics app (in all its forms) provides
a storefront thats inspired by iTunes and the
App Store, with a showcase for featured
comics, as well as lists of new and popular
items. You can purchase a comic within the
app, or read comics youve purchased via
Comixologys website (comixology.com).
One of the best things about Comixologys
approach is that the company keeps track of
all your purchases, regardless of where you
made them. If you buy them on the web,
you can read them on an iPad. If you buy
them on a Nexus 10, you can read them on
the web. Just as your Amazon Kindle eBook
purchases are available across any device with
a Kindle app, all your Comixology purchases
are available for download and redownload
at any time from any device running the
Comics app and viewable on the web.
Reading comics using the Comics app is
pretty straightforward, as well. Once you
open an issue, you can spread your ngers
to zoom in and pinch to zoom out. Swiping to
the left brings up the next page, and swiping
right takes you back. In portrait orientation,
the iPads screen is just big enough to make
reading a pleasant experience. We equivocate
here because some comics seem a bit too
small when t to the iPads screen size, while
Comic book store
Comixologys comics look
great on the iPad 3
iPad & iPhone User 2013 25
Now the comics
we buy dont
take up space
in a garage or
carry-on bag
others dont. Its not much of a hardship to
zoom in a little and pan around, but its nicer
when you dont have to.
Comixologys app also has a guided view,
which moves you through the comic panel
by panel as you tap. This view is necessary
on the iPhone as its screen is too small to
comfortably view a full comic page. On the
iPad, though, the feature is superuous.
While Comixology has risen to become
the industrys dominant provider of digital
comics, not everyones on board. If youre a
fan of Dark Horse Comics, youll need to use
the Dark Horse app (free, bit.ly/16GVj1e)
to buy and read comics. Weve used this
to buy several issues of the Buffy Season
9 comic, and have experienced numerous
download and purchase failures. The reading
experience also fails to match up with the
Comics app its just not as smooth. But for
now, that app is the only digital source for
Dark Horse comics.
Trade paperbacks
These days, lots of comic book readers arent
just readers of the imsy monthly instalments.
A long time ago, comics publishers realised
that many readers preferred to buy longer,
more expensive trade-paperback editions of
comics. (Some of these are self-contained
graphic novels, while others are collections
of several issues of a monthly comic.)
We now see that trend mirrored in the
world of digital comics. You can buy many
of these trade-paperback-style collections,
sometimes at a discount over buying the
individual issues, via Comixology. But theyre
also available where other books are sold:
on Apples iBookstore, Amazons Kindle
Store, the Google Play bookstore, and
Barnes & Nobles Nook Store.
26 iPad & iPhone User 2013
Its nice to see publishers trying to reach
casual comics readers via mainstream
bookstores, but the reading experience is
better in Comixologys Comics app, which was
purpose-built for reading comics. Its easier
to pan, zoom, and navigate through a comic
using the Comics app than it is to use Kindle
or iBooks apps, but the gap is narrowing.
Netix for comics
Marvel Comics offers a unique approach to
reading digital comics: a subscription service
called Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.
Originally launched in 2007 on the desktop
(and requiring Adobe Flash), its now
compatible with the iPad. Theres no app
everything works within a web browser
but there are still some bugs to work out.
For $10 (6.60) per month or $60 (39.70)
a year, Marvel DCU is like Netix for (Marvel)
comics. Like Netix streaming, you wont
nd hot new releases, but theres unlimited
access to more than 10,000 individual comics.
If you just want to read through back issues
of classic Marvel comics, and dont really
READING COMICS ON THE iPAD
Bigger and better
Comics look fantastic on
the iPads Retina display
PDF comics
GoodReader is a useful
option if you need to
read comics as PDFs.
Its zoom functions
mean it can even
cope with comics
annoyingly saved as
two-page spreads,
like this one. Whoever
made that decision
is a JERK!
care about whats happened in the past
couple of years, its an interesting option. The
subscription doesnt give you access to read
those issues in the iOS app, though.
Its about content
Even if the iPad is a nigh-perfect comic-
reading device, and its comics apps are all
perfectly good, the whole thing falls down
if there are no comics to read. In the early
days of digital comics, publishers were
reluctant to release their digital issues at the
same time they hit local comic book stores.
This articial scarcity was an attempt to prop
up the often-precarious businesses that still
form the bulk of comic sales.
However, in the past couple of years that
dam has burst. Almost every major comic
from Marvel, DC, and all the independents
is available digitally on the same day that
its paper equivalent appears in comic book
shops. On Wednesdays (the day new comics
are usually released), we often scan the
same day as print section of the Comics
app and buy far too many comics.
If youre a comics fan from the era
where Marvel and DC dominated so utterly
that the indie comic scene was more of a
curiosity, youll be delighted to discover there
are numerous independent comics that are
made by the best creators in the business,
and most of those comics are available in
one or more of these apps. Were big fans
of Robert Kirkmans teen-superhero series
Invincible, Brian Clevingers Atomic Robo,
and Joe Hills Locke & Key.
A quick mention of piracy
If youve heard about CBR and CBZ les, its
most likely been in the context of pirated
comics. Now, not all of the comics out there
in CBR and CBZ format are pirated, just most
of them. Still, if you happen to have some
les in those formats and well admit to
having loaded an iPad with some comics that
are stored in paper form at home theres
an answer for you, too. Were happy with
Comic Zeal (2.99, bit.ly/10Lhgbq), which
handles CBRs and CBZs with aplomb. There
are lots of other good ones, too.
There are a few comics we own that are in
PDF format. For these, were generally using
GoodReader. Its a ne comic reader, and even
Marvels unfortunate decision to save all of
the X-Men issues as two-page spreads rather
than single pages can be worked around with
a little bit of pinching, zooming and tapping.
Big tablets, small tablets
The original iPad debuted with a 9.7in screen,
which is close to an ideal size for comics
iPad & iPhone User 2013 27
reading. (Its still a shade too small, but
its in the right sort of area.) However, the
intervening years have seen the release of
numerous smaller tablets such as the Kindle
Fire, Nexus 7 and iPad mini.
Everyone will have their own take on the
ideal device for reading comics. There are
also those who read comics on their iPhones,
a practice we dropped the day we bought
an iPad. Personally, we nd any device
smaller than this to be less than ideal for
reading comics.
We prefer to read comics page by page,
more or less replicating the printed page
of paper comics. (Maybe this makes us
old school, but as long as comics creators
are building pages in this shape, we think
its only right that we read them as the
creators intended.) Smaller screens require
a lot of pinching and zooming, or reliance
on Comixologys Guided View to pan and
zoom the panels.
It beats not reading comics at all, but we
wouldnt choose it. Even now, when were
using the iPad mini far more than the original
full-sized version, we nd ourselves digging
out the iPad to read comics. Throw in the
much higher resolution of the iPads Retina
display, and its clear that bigger is better
when it comes to reading digital comics.
Though we havent spent more than a
few minutes reading comics on a Windows
8 tablet, a colleague who has reports that its
an even better experience than reading on the
iPad. Bigger screens make a difference when
it comes to reading comics.
Subscription service
Marvels Digital Comics
Unlimited offers unlimited
access to more than
10,000 comics
1. TOP 10 by Alan Moore
Moores Watchmen and the earlier issues
of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen are
fantastic, but Top 10 deserves a mention. The
main characters are charged with policing
a city in which absolutely everyone is a
superhero: vagrants, criminals, cats and mice.
2. THE ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY
by Chris Ware
Superb, Jazz-Age-tinged panel stories about
loneliness and sexual frustration, nostalgia
and social history. Also: good jokes. Really!
3. DIRTY PAIR by Adam Warren
The sci- adventures of two genetically
enhanced trouble consultants. Not quite
as mature as the previous entry, but packed
with violence and titillation, and (under
Warren) wittily, creatively written.
4. SUPERMAN: RED SON
by Mark Millar (pictured)
Short but sweet. A three-book series set in
an alternative universe where Superman
lands on a Ukrainian farm instead of
a Kansas corneld, and thus grows up
defending the ideals of the Soviet Union.
5. THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK
by John Byrne
Featuring the Incredible Hulks cousin and
lots of metatextuality laughs. Subplots sure
beat subways for getting round the trafc!
WHICH COMICS SHOULD I READ?
FIVE LESS WELL-KNOWN GRAPHIC NOVEL RUNS WORTH A LOOK
The future of digital comics
When we rst wrote about the state of
comics on the iPad in 2010, it was still early
days. Since then, the industry has really got
its act together and embraced the digital
version. Most comics are available online
the day theyre in shops, high-denition les
display beautifully on high-resolution tablet
displays, and even Marvels formerly Flash-only
subscription service works on iPads now.
What hasnt changed is that tablets like
the iPad are excellent comic reading devices.
Now the comics we buy dont take up space
in a garage. Were buying comics regularly for
the rst time since we were a teenager, and
the iPad is the reason why.
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Otone Varsa
NOVEL, TWO-IN-ONE MINI SOUNDBAR
T
he Varsa is one of a small but growing
number of speaker systems from the UK-
based company Otone Audio. Manufactured
in China and available for under 80, its an
affordable alternative to your computers
desktop speakers or a modest addition to
your TV set-up. Its unique selling point is its
versatility: both single horizontal soundbar
and 2.0 separate speakers in one neat and
fairly portable package.
The speakers clip together easily to form
the soundbar, or can be set on either side
of your desktop or laptop computer at a
variety of angles. Its a cool option, but one
that only makes sense if youre likely to
ddle with speakers regularly. After a little
experimentation we found both options to
be agreeable on the ears, with a sound that
copes particularly well with bass-heavy dance
music. The Varsa copes less well with more
complex music, where detail seems lost.
Sat in front of you, the combined 20W
output offers more than enough oomph;
turned up, its enough to ll a small room,
when in party mood, without distortion. For
gamers, the speaker
system adds a fair
bit of excitement,
especially if you
like to be immersed
in the action.
A solid if
unspectacular
design and build is
complemented by touch-sensitive power on/
standby, volume control and mute, which
proved responsive despite their diminutive
feel. The Varsa is available online via Otone
and Amazon, and instore at PC World.
VERDICT
While the Otone Varsa 2.0 speaker system
offers some exibility, were not sure how
often users will feel the need to switch from
soundbar to separate speakers and vice versa.
That said, its a decent-sounding and -looking
compact audio accessory that should improve
on your computers audio without breaking
either the bank or your desktop. Nick Spence
READ MORE: bit.ly/16TkMVw
LIKES:
Solid bass sound
Flexible modular design
Reasonably priced
DISLIKES:
Despite good bass, sound
lacks detail
RATING
79.99
Otone Audio otoneaudio.co.uk
Product page: bit.ly/14hHnex
Doing the splits
This quirky horizontal
soundbar can be transformed
into a 2.0 system simply by
pulling apart the speakers
Sonoro cuboDock
ONE-BOX STEREO LOUDSPEAKER, WITH
THE OPTION OF BLUETOOTH WIRELESS
I
t may have a Latin-sounding name, but
Sonoro is a German design rm. Among its
range of compact lifestyle radios and music
centres is the cuboDock, a straightforward
stereo speaker for the iPod and iPhone.
It doesnt break any new ground in its
electronic or acoustic design. Instead, it
appeals with its simple aesthetics and high-
quality construction: an all-plastic slope-
fronted cabinet with centrally placed dock
and iPod support, all in a range of colours
and nishes to suit just about any taste.
The cuboDock can play music in three
ways: directly from a docked iPhone or iPod,
through a line-in jack at the back from any
analogue source, or over Bluetooth wireless.
Bluetooth results were a little sketchy; the
heavy compression common to the low-band
wireless link was the principle problem here,
compounded by cascading from already
compressed AAC or MPEG tracks. This
produced a weary, grainy feel to the music.
Best sound quality was heard playing from
a docked iPhone 4S using ALAC lossless music
les. The cuboDock
could certainly
handle bass-rich
music without any
creaks or distress
from the cabinet:
an impressive feat
in itself. Treble was
a little pronounced,
just forward of the midband, but we were
impressed by the generally tight control.
There are no additional tone controls to
tweak the sound, but the palm-sized remote
control allows you to skip and pause tracks on
your docked iPhone, as well as jump straight
between the various music sources.
VERDICT
A neatly constructed, great-looking compact
one-box speaker for iPods and phones, with
a handy fallback to Bluetooth wireless for
convenience when sound quality is less of
a concern. Andrew Harrison
READ MORE: bit.ly/11BS8Eh
Back to the fuchsia
Other colours and nishes
(white, black, walnut wood
and lime green, for instance)
are also available
LIKES:
Sharp,clean design
Convenience of Bluetooth
Strong audio when docked
DISLIKES:
Audio noticeably weaker
over wireless connection
195
Sonoro de-en.sonoro-audio.com
Product page: bit.ly/11CuXxs
RATING
REVIEWS
32 iPad & iPhone User 2013
Just Mobile Gum Plus
NEAT, SMART LITTLE BATTERY UNIT
T
he iPhones battery life continues to vex
and confound, and for all our optimism
in the cover feature on page 16, the chances
of Apple sacricing screen delity or chassis
slenderness to improve it are low. So if you
want your handset to last longer away from
the mains, youre probably on your own.
One option is this neat little battery unit by
Just Mobile, rendered in the rms trademark
Apple-imitating brushed aluminium. Its about
the size of a pack of cigarettes, if a little heavier
(78 x 57 x 21mm, and 138g) and comes with
a black bag with compartments to hold the
battery and your iPhone. Its a convenient and
portable device, in other words.
The Gum Plus is rated at 5,200mAh, which
translates, according to the makers, into
three full recharges for an iPhone. Just Mobile
also claims you can charge your iPhone from
empty up to 90 percent in an hour, but our
experience didnt match this: our handset
went from 4 to just 67 percent in that time.
An iPad will obviously get less satisfaction,
but we gave it a shot anyway. A fully charged
Gum Plus took our test iPad 3 from 27 to 56
percent before giving
up the ghost; not
bad as an emergency
backup, but dont
depend on this as a
tablet power source.
The Gum Plus
has a USB output
port at one end and
miniUSB input at the other for charging it
up. Youll need to supply your own USB-wall-
plug adaptor if you want to charge it from
the mains, but iPhone owners will have one
lying around somewhere. And it is compatible
with Lightning devices, provided once again
that you provide the relevant cable (USB to
Lightning, in this case) yourself.
VERDICT
Smart, robust and highly portable, the Gum
Plus is a convenient power backup unit for
iPhone users to tote around on trips. It can
even save your iPad in a power emergency,
but dont expect miracles. David Price
READ MORE: bit.ly/YasM17
Portable charging
The Gum Plus is small,
lightweight and robust
LIKES:
Attractive brushed-aluminium
look matches Apple products
Robust build quality
Handy backup power source
DISLIKES:
Test unit didnt charge as
fast as we had hoped
74.95
Just Mobile www.just-mobile.com
Product page: bit.ly/106qJI4
RATING
Wahoo RFLKT
iPHONE-CONNECTED BIKE COMPUTER
IS A BIG WIN FOR CYCLISTS
U
niquely, this bike computer relies on an
iPhone 4S or 5 for all of its data, pairing
via Bluetooth. As a result, it gives you access
to smartphone features that rival systems
dont offer, most notably the ability to switch
your iPhones music tracks wirelessly.
The RFLKT weighs about 60g, and the
back slides into a panel attached to an O-ring,
which ts around either the stem or the
handlebar mount on your bike. (You wont
want to leave it in the mount, though, as it
would make an attractive item for thieves
who could easily pry it out of the back panel.)
Wahoo Fitnesss compatible iOS app
tracks your workout time, distance travelled
and speed; it can also connect with other
sensors over Bluetooth to display your heart
rate, cadence, calories burned and more.
By displaying all your ride data on the app,
the RFLKT essentially turns your phone into
a powerful bike computer capable of giving
you a great deal of information.
Most the metrics were reliable, but we
found a few hiccups when relying on the
iPhones GPS to
measure speed.
While it was mostly
accurate, a few times
it reckoned we were
travelling at near-
motorway speeds,
and these blips threw
off the workouts top-speed measurement in
the app. To measure speed accurately, youll
need an additional peripheral device.
Handily, you can choose which of the
RFLKTs four buttons perform certain
functions, such as changing the music track
and switching between displays on the device.
VERDICT
The RFLKT is a convenient and customisable
way to access all of the iPhones features
(as well as the Wahoo Fitness app) during a
ride, and the relief from leaving the iPhone
untouched in a bag is a big plus. Well worth
a look for techie cyclists. Michael Homnick
READ MORE: bit.ly/XBsJIb
Biker groove
Switch between music tracks
(and keep an eye on your
progress) while riding
LIKES:
Highly customisable
Let you keep iPhone safe
DISLIKES:
Speed measurements can
be inaccurate if you dont buy
an extra peripheral
115
Wahoo Fitness wahooftness.com
Product page: bit.ly/ZmQeUp
RATING
Belkin Thunderstorm
UNUSUAL, AUDIO-BOOSTING iPAD CASE
I
f, like many others, you nd the iPads rear-
facing speaker less than satisfactory when
watching movies and playing games, this
could be just the solution youre looking for.
Belkin has combined a case, a stand and a
speaker system to create the Thunderstorm,
which aims to signicantly improve the sound
of Apples tablet, while also offering a better
viewing angle for video content, and offering
protection against bumps and scratches.
The iPad ts neatly into the tray-like
design, and sliding the dock connector
into place secures the tablet and provides
communication with the speakers. One thing
youll notice immediately is the bulkiness
of the Thunderstorm, which is heavier than
the iPad itself, at 665g. However, this allows
for a built-in battery that can power the
Thunderstorms speakers for up to 10 hours.
(The device comes with a bundled mains
adaptor that charges both the internal battery
and the iPads own battery.)
When it comes to sound quality, we were
impressed. The speakers offer clear and loud
dialogue, good bass and a vast improvement
over the iPads built-
in mono speaker.
Theres little
distortion at top
volume, which is
loud enough to
ll a whole room.
We found that the
speaker vibrated
quite a lot at higher
volumes, however.
A free app enables
you to adjust the
width of the sound
to whichever of
the three options you prefer for each mode:
music, video and gaming. A nice touch, that.
VERDICT
The Thunderstorm carries a hefty price tag,
but its difcult to fault the quality of the
speakers. If youve been looking for a multi-
functional iPad case to improve your video
experience, this is it. Ashleigh Allsopp
READ MORE: bit.ly/13q7Jfp
LIKES:
Signicantly improves audio
Provides all-round protection
Free app for customisation
DISLIKES:
Expensive
Rather bulky
RATING
180
Belkin belkin.com
Product page: bit.ly/YCDRo8
iPad & iPhone User 2013 33
The designers at Dodocase pride themselves on the traditional
bookbinding techniques they use to manufacture their
gorgeous, authentic-looking iPad cases. The cloth that covers
the outside of the Classic feels just like what you might nd
on an old used book, and adds to the aesthetic appeal. The
material is smooth as well, making it easy to wipe off any spills
or debris that your case might come in contact with. The cover
is fairly rigid, as it aims to keep your screen safe from anything
that might scratch or crack the smooth Retina display. Inside,
a bamboo frame holds the iPad in place, with rubber nubs
in the corners maintaining a tight grip. The Dodocase Classic
is a good (and stylish) option for the price. However, if you
want more angle options, or a way to prop the iPad in portrait
orientation, there are more suitable alternatives. Albert Filice
Dodocase Classic iPad case
59.99
www.dodocase.com READ MORE: bit.ly/10cgKlK
The Retros design is intended to evoke the look of an old-
fashioned microphone, but we didnt realise this at rst; it
seemed more like some sort of skeletal ribcage, hugging the
iPhone with a dual layer of silicon and hard polycarbonate.
You put the silicone cover on rst, then place your now semi-
shielded iPhone inside the plastic outer shell to complete the
transformation. (The silicone has press-through button overlays
for the Sleep/Wake and volume buttons, but the inner case
is so squishy that we found them more difcult to press that
wed have liked.) It should certainly keep your phone protected
against minor bumps, but if youre looking for something more
minimal, you might want to look elsewhere. The case also
comes with an adjustable plastic stand, which offers a choice
of three angles for propping up your iPhone. Albert Filice
Musubo Retro iPhone 5 case
34.99
www.musubo.com.hk READ MORE: bit.ly/X7vbuS
34 iPad & iPhone User 2013
EDIT YOUR FINAL CUT PRO X
VIDEO PROJECT FROM YOUR iPAD
T
he keyboard and mouse have dominated
the video-editing process for aeons,
but could there be a method thats more
convenient? There are a few options available,
and Pixel Films Studios has recently joined the
fray by releasing ProCutX for the iPad.
Rather than replacing it, in fact, ProCutX
is designed to complement the keyboard and
mouse on a Mac. Installation and setup is a
relatively simple process, thanks to the clear
instructions on the developers website. Once
this is done, you can edit with your iPad.
Having already received its rst major
update, ProCutX lets you select a clip, set in
and out points, and add it to your timeline
(you can even choose to add solely the visuals
or the audio). This is in addition to controlling
keywords, applying speed changes and
grading your clips, among other features.
Its not a perfect app by any means: the jog
wheel has no inertia, you cant tap and hold
a button to move through many frames
in quick succession, for instance and the
lack of tactile feedback can be a pain: you
often end up looking where your ngers are
tapping, instead of focusing on your video.
VERDICT
ProCutX shows a lot of promise, and the
recent version 1.1 upgrade makes it much
more useful: we look forward to future
updates. Its just a shame about the lack of
tactile feedback. Steve Paris
READ MORE: bit.ly/ZKpqOV
ProCutX for
Final Cut Pro X
LIKES:
2 Very responsive
2 Fast release of rst update
DISLIKES:
2 Jog wheel has no inertia
2 Cant customise interface
RATING
17.49
Version: 1.1
www.pixellmstudios.com
Download: itun.es/i6Jw3M9
VERSION 2: A WELCOME UPDATE
TO AN EXCELLENT ANIMATION APP
T
he rst version of iStopMotion was a
pretty spectacular animation app, allowing
you to take shots with ease thanks to a
camera overlay that showed the previous
shot through the current one, helping you
see what had been moved and what needed
further attention; it also included the ability to
use another iOS device as a remote camera.
Version 2 brings a few welcome additions.
Previously, photos displayed as thumbnails,
and swiping through could be tedious. Now,
a Navigator timeline represents your entire lm.
Tap anywhere to be taken to that section.
The other major addition is the ability to
add audio a welcome move, although the
options are fairly limited. You can import
audio from Dropbox, Soundcloud and, of
course, your iPads music library, but your
song is displayed in its entirety. If your movie
is shorter than the song, the Navigator will
be useless. When sharing your lm, that extra
audio will be trimmed, but its a shame youre
forced to see it in your workspace.
You can also record a voice-over, but youd
have to choose between that and the music:
only one layer of audio is allowed. And you
cant combine the best from multiple takes,
or create a dialogue for animated characters.
VERDICT
This is a fantastic stop-motion animation app:
its easy to use and the shooting and editing
tools are great. However, youd be advised to
work on sound in another app. Steve Paris
READ MORE: bit.ly/Wq7Py7
iStopMotion for iPad
LIKES:
2 Incredibly easy to use
2 Ability to use iPhone as
remote camera
DISLIKES:
2 Audio tools feel too basic
RATING
6.99
Version: 2.0.2
boinx.com/istopmotion
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IN SPACE NO ONE CAN HEAR YOU
SCREAM EVERYTHINGS ON FIRE
S
omewhere between turn-based strategy
and a solo board game, Shifts is basically
Star Trek if Kirk and co were doomed.
Youre in command of a spaceship and its
ve-person crew, trying to survive a nanobot
attack which has all but destroyed humanity,
and hoping to establish new colonies
before its too late. Every turn, the relentless
nanobots damage your hull, the colonists
you carry, and your repair capabilities. Every
turn, you need to make increasingly agonising
choices about which crew members to deploy
where, and whether youll spend your three
or four actions on ghting res or exploring
the galaxy in search of habitable planets.
Theres no way to beat the nanobots, so
its a race against time, striving to establish
enough colonies before you run out of fuel,
hull or colonists. Its hard and unforgiving, so
its more than likely that youll wind up as so
much sad space-junk, but it is possible and
thats why youll keep boldly going.
Sadly, Shifts presentation lags far behind
its strategy, with ugly art, a ddly interface
and a few grammatical errors giving it the
vague air of amateur hour. Its testament
to the tight, brutal ideas behind this that
it works so well regardless.
VERDICT
Shifts is in serious need of a makeover, not to
mention a fuller tutorial, but it does a ne job
of pulling off space exploration, panic and the
laser-focus of a good board game within its
stark, cramped connes. Alec Meer
READ MORE: bit.ly/YdCkXD
Shifts
LIKES:
The difculty sweet spot
between impossible and
theoretically possible
Blissful panic
DISLIKES:
Art, interface and writing
RATING
1.49
Version: 1.2
threadbaregames.com
Download: itun.es/i6Jt9RN
If you played the gem of interplanetary jetpack exploration
that was Waking Mars, but griped that there wasnt enough
action, Capsized+ might well do the trick. Set on a planet
full of spiky threats and blocked passageways, its pleasantly
large in scale, with a dreamlike feel, despite all the laserguns.
The on-demand jetpack means you can create your own path
through the hand-drawn-esque environments, while simple
physics puzzles abound. Souring things a touch, however, is
how hard it pushes a store full of real-money upgrades. The
controls make the relatively complicated possible on iPad, but
its denitely one of those pat-your-head-while-rubbing-your-
stomach affairs, so expect a few sudden deaths. Alec Meer
Capsized+
1.99
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A difcult game to describe, this one: much of its power
comes from its twisting, sinister narrative, and its arguably
more about the experience and a slow, creepy assault on the
senses than it is about the puzzles. Essentially all you need
to do is control the movement of an unseen character through
a wintry, papercraft-styled forest, chaining together particular
sequences to progress. Some of this is perfectly intuitive, some
requires throwing conventional logic to the winds, but the
overall intent is to make you feel lost and confused, muddling
your way back to what may or may not be safety. This is a
multimedia experiment in the form of a game, but its effective
and affecting rather than arch. Alec Meer
Year Walk
2.49
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40 iPad & iPhone User 2013
Little Inferno
L
ittle Inferno is a satire: a satire of
consumerism, of games built around click-
frenzy compulsion, and of the human urge
to destroy things. And somehow its good-
natured, despite essentially existing to raise
an eyebrow at our most scabrous urges.
Theres very little to it, on the surface.
You drag objects into a replace and watch
them burn, via a rst-person perspective and
a one-nger interface. There are no points,
no objectives and no risk of failure. If the re
goes out, tap anywhere to start it again. If the
re wanes, drag on more objects to watch it
hungrily devour them and leap in size.
Immolating some objects will activate
animations, pleasures in themselves: corn on
the cob sprays into a fountain of blackened
popcorn, a wooden bicycle pedals itself across
the screen in something like panic. Darkly, a
family photo item asks you to select a picture
from your library: moments later, youll watch
your dog or grandparents go up in smoke.
As the game wears on, more elaborate,
bizarre and expensive items become available.
In another situation, you might love to own
a giant plushie dinosaur; in Little Inferno, all
you care about is how well it burns. Its an
extended exercise in futility, but between the
twisted, Tim Burtonesque presentation and
compulsive entertainment, its somehow joyful
futility. Its laughing with you, not at you.
Lest it all sound too vague, rest assured
there are optional goals, of a sort. Figuring
out certain combinations of items unlocks
achievements and bonus coins, while burning
everything in the item catalogue means you
can buy a new one, stuffed with extra weird,
wonderful and vaguely sinister purchases to
send to the great re gods. For a one-screen
game about turning things to ash, it never
feels short of things to do.
Whether theres any point
to its cheerful scolding of our
desire to shop and destroy
winds up all but moot: Little
Inferno turns these things, no
matter how unhealthy, into
entertainment and gorgeously
animated, upredictable
spectacle. You might end your
time with it feeling guilty and base, but youll
also nd its re has burned into your memory.
VERDICT
Little Inferno is a collection of things we
might recognise as gamey earning coins,
eradicating things, unlocking other things
but at the same time it wouldnt be unfair to
call it an interactive screensaver. A screensaver
ripe with the childish thrill of making things
burn for the hell of it, though. Alec Meer
READ MORE: bit.ly/WeLyTK
LIKES:
Dark, destructive humour
Something to say, without
being preachy
Burning things is fun
DISLIKES:
Is there any point to it?
RATING
2.99
Version: 1.0
Tomorrow Corporation
tomorrowcorporation.com
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BUY LAVISH AND EXPENSIVE ITEMS, THEN BURN
THEM. WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS? BECAUSE
Its an extended exercise in
futility, but between the
twisted presentation and
compulsive entertainment,
its somehow joyful
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K
ey mislayers, own-head-forgetters
and the otherwise memory-
challenged can exercise their powers of
recall with this simple puzzler. Each of
the 105 levels displays an arrangement
of white and coloured tiles, then tasks
you with recreating it from memory.
Stylistically iCueda is a winner, with
clear, attractive patterns and nicely
tactile-looking tiles these pop out as
cubes. But the controls are less of a hit.
You swipe your chosen cube until the
right tile face comes up, but the problem
comes when trying to rotate the face
itself, which is ddly and a bit of a pain.
Youll often forget the pattern while
wrestling the rst cube into position.
The devs boast that playing this game
can improve your visual memory. We
cant conrm that one way or the other;
our scores certainly improved, but we
may have just got better at describing
shapes: Pac-Man, bow tie, bow tie,
squiggle. Which, while amusing,
is probably missing the point of an
overtly non-verbal game. David Price
READ MORE: bit.ly/YaND4x
SEQ
FREE (extra level packs 69p each)
Version: 1.4
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NINE EIGHT SEVEN WAIT
SIX FIVE AAAAARGGGGHH
T
here are plenty of reasons to start
running: to lose weight, build tness,
or simply evade that decomposing
gure grasping for your brains. Zombies,
Run! casts you in the trainers of Runner
5, a mysterious gure dropped into a
zombie-lled world, who has to help the
survivors by (literally) running errands.
But this isnt a game as such its more
an interactive radio drama. You really
will be running, and the app tracks you
on your GPS as you collect supplies, and
occasionally have to pick up the pace to
escape the undead chasing you.
Theres not much game here, but its
a nice distraction while running, and
the story is engaging, well acted and
occasionally quite funny. Its not as tness-
feature-oriented as Endomondo or the
like, but it can be used alongside more
dedicated apps for the best of both
worlds: the one thats full of exciting
zombies, and the one where you just
want to lose a stone. Doesnt hurt to be
prepared for when the undead walk (or
run) the earth, either. Alan Martin
READ MORE: bit.ly/15qkjq5
iCueda
LIKES:
2 Looks great
2 Challenges and stimulates the brain
DISLIKES:
2 Controls can be painful
2 Feels like work, not a game
RATING
1.49
Version: 1.1
Download: itun.es/i6Jc9KB
ATTRACTIVE IF LABORIOUS
MEMORY-TESTING PUZZLER
LIKES:
2 Simple, fun gameplay mechanic
2 Quite addictive
DISLIKES:
2 Sudden difculty spikes & cant skip levels
2 No single-touch restart
RATING
Zombies, Run!
LIKES:
2 Encourages getting t
2 Entertaining script
DISLIKES:
2 No real risk not gamey enough?
2 Zombies sometimes super-fast
RATING
2.49
Version: 1.5.1
Download: itun.es/i6J26JB
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implicity can be a virtue, and this
economical puzzle game certainly
has accessibility in its favour. Its dimly
reminiscent of Sudoku, in that you have
to place numbers into a partially pre-
populated grid, but these must follow
sequential paths (hence the name) from
coloured high points down to grey
zeroes. Slide your nger along a path
and the game will input the gures
for you. Its fun, and rather moreish.
Things get satisfyingly complicated
as the grids enlarge, the number of
coloured paths multiply and everything
starts to overlap. But the difculty curve
is a bit bumpy a series of easy levels
is often followed by an absolute killer,
which you cant skip. And undoing your
work can be a pain: double-tapping
a number should unravel the path
back to that point, but its sometimes
unresponsive; and we wish there was
a single-touch restart, as seen on the
saintly Pangolin (reviewed last issue).
A conrmation box for level restarts?
Im not a baby. David Price
READ MORE: bit.ly/16xBrxE
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44 iPad & iPhone User 2013
Ive got the power
Theres nothing worse than running out of juice, so get yourself covered
for any eventuality by calling on the convenience of a portable charger
BY ROB CLYMO
M
obile gadgets are all well and good,
but theres no escaping the fact that
were all at the mercy of battery
life. It doesnt matter if youve got an iPhone,
iPod, iPad or any other mobile gadget,
because without power youre pretty much
dead in the water.
Theres nothing more frustrating than
anticipating a lengthy music or games-playing
session, only to nd that your power bar is
dwindling away to nothing. More crucially, if
youve got a deadline looming or important
work to complete and youre relying on your
device to get it done, then having access to
an always on power supply is vital.
The good news is that there are plenty
of accessories that can keep you powered
up, both at home and while youre out and
about. Out of the box, iOS devices come
with the standard mains power source,
which you can of course use in other
locations and also overseas, with the
benet of a simple plug adaptor. Thats ne
if you have access to a mains electricity
supply. If not, the next best thing is a
standalone device thatll keep you topped
up until you nd a plug socket.
PORTABLE POWER OPTIONS
Buying a portable charging solution will set
you back a reasonable amount of money,
and its worth remembering that youll have
something extra to take with you on your
travels. Nevertheless, knowing that youve
got a constant supply of power can be
both stress-relieving and hugely convenient,
especially if you simply cannot be without
access to your iOS device.
Once such item is the Mophie Juice Pack
Powerstation Duo external battery (around
80, www.mophie.com), which isnt cheap,
but boasts high-output technology that can
recharge two iPhone, iPad or iPod devices at
a time. Not only is it wonderfully easy to use,
but the mophie features LED indicator lights,
allowing you to keep tabs on how much life is
left in the charger itself. Better still, it weighs
just 200g, and is designed to t easily into a
bag when youre going away.
An extra 20 or so will bag you the
Just Mobile Gum Max supercharged
rechargeable battery (www.just-mobile.com),
which sounds rather grander than it actually
is. Again, this offers up the capacity for
powering up your iPad, iPhone or iPod, but
can also be used with other USB devices. The
robust aluminium housing makes it durable,
but it weighs in at a little heavier 273g.
If youre looking for an altogether more
muscular power supply to take on your
travels, then the Veho Pebble Pro-XT (99.95,
www.veho-uk.com) warrants further
investigation. Not only can this bruiser power
your iOS gadgets, but it can also charge larger
mobile devices, such as notebooks. It comes
with an array of connector tips, but weighs
396g, so its one of the heavier options.
Those aiming for a rather more compact
power solution might want to look towards
the TeckNet iEP390 11000mAh external
battery pack (www.tecknetonline.co.uk).
This portable option comes in at just under
60 and is perfect for the Apple iPad 2, iPad,
iPhone 4G 4, iPhone 3G 3GS and iPod Touch
(1G, 2G, 3G). It weighs 270g and is pretty
small, and offers 50 hours standby time for
an iPhone 4 and 10 hours for a 3G iPad 2.
Slightly less effective, but just as
portable, is the Duracell 2-in-1 USB charger
(www.duracell.co.uk). From the same
people who brought you the batteries, this
little charging solution is handy for a quick
bit of juice when you need it most. There
are down sides it takes a while to fully
charge and its not compatible with tablets.
However, for anyone looking to bring life
Style on the move
The Just Mobile Highway Pro
dual charger offers a slick
and stylish way of recharging
your iOS gadgets in the car
Bijou solution
The TeckNet iEP390
11000mAh external battery
pack is good on the eye,
wont break the bank and
will keep you charged
iPad & iPhone User 2013 45
back to their phone momentarily then this
small, lightweight option is worth a look.
The rather cheap-and-cheerful-looking
Momax iPower Pro 8000mAh universal
portable battery pack can be found online
for around 50 (at www.mobimega.com,
for example) and is compatible with the iPad
and iPad mini. Once out of the box, this little
gizmo is surprisingly durable and packs a
powerful punch. The design might not be up
to the same standard as its pricier rivals, but
this is still a reasonably eye-catching package
that also ts easily into your luggage.
Of course, chances are that you might
be out and about in a car. In that respect
youve got another angle for staying powered
up, thanks to a variety of in-car chargers
that work with a variety of iOS gadgets. For
example, at just under a tenner, you can get
Grifns PowerJolt Dual (store.apple.com/uk),
which works with the iPad, iPhone and iPod.
Its a nifty little thing that allows you to charge
two devices while youre on the move.
Slightly pricier, but a whole lot cooler
to look at, is the Just Mobile Highway Pro
dual charger, which costs around 35 and
enables you to also recharge two devices at
the same time. In addition, it sports a built-in
fused surge protection feature, meaning that
whatever youre charging will be safeguarded.
Whats more, the natty aluminium head on
this thing looks great once its plugged in and
is complemented by nifty green micro-LED
power indicators.
Rounding out the pick of the crop when
it comes to in-car recharging is the Belkin
Car Charger (www.belkin.com), complete
with the latest Lightning connector. This
device costs less than 20 and allows you to
power up your Lightning-enabled iOS device
while youre on your travels. Its got a funky
compact design, plugs into your cars power
socket and comes complete with a generous
4ft cable. Meanwhile, the Lightning connector
is also fully reversible.
ALWAYS ON
The great thing about this selection of
chargers is that theres something to suit just
about any kind of budget when it comes
to staying powered up on the go. Whats
more, with a wide variety of different devices
available weve only touched the top of
the pile theres no reason why you shouldnt
be able to stay fully charged, no matter
where youre heading.
For every device
The Veho Pebble Pro-XT
is a beefy portable power
solution that comes with
a variety of connectors
for mobile devices
Knowing that youve got
a constant supply of power
can be both stress-relieving
and hugely convenient,
especially if you simply
cannot be without access
to your iOS device
Double the fun
The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation
Duo external battery features a cool
design, and is lightweight and portable.
Plus it allows you to charge two
devices simultaneously
46 iPad & iPhone User 2013
T
here are plenty of apps that let you jot down notes on the iPad, but
we havent come across many that offer the range of CaptureNotes 2.
Designed with lectures and business meetings in mind, its a good-looking
app with some advanced features that make it easy to quickly capture all the
detail you need.
CaptureNotes allows you to type and sketch, but you can also take audio
recordings. By connecting the app to a Dropbox account, you can import PDFs,
meaning you can mark up a set of slides or a document at the same time as
capturing the audio from your meeting or lecture. You can even use themed,
customisable tags, called Flags, to link a particular section of the audio to the
relevant point in your notes, and sort through these easily afterwards.
Using your ngertip to write isnt quite as smooth or intuitive as you
might think, and it takes a little practice to combine a PDF, Flags and audio
efciently, but if youre after a powerful and highly versatile note-taking app,
CaptureNotes 2 is well worth a try.
Seize the moment
Jot it down quickly with CaptureNotes 2s range of advanced tools
BY A ROSS
DEVICE: iPhone/iPad
DIFFICULTY: Beginner
TIME REQUIRED: 5 mins
WHAT YOU NEED:
2 CaptureNotes
(1.99, itun.es/i6JN2TH)
2 iOS 5.0 or later
VITAL INFO
Get organised
Tap the arrow to see all
the Notebooks in the
Binder youre currently
in, or tap the grid to
see your full selection
of Binders.
Easy does it
Pull up a wrist guard
to enable you to rest
your hands on the iPads
screen as you work
without confusing the
touch sensors.
Fast forward
Tap this tab for full
access to the sidebar,
where you can
quickly scroll through
pages and add Flags.
Multiple options
Switch between
modes using the pen,
the eraser, and the
keyboard, or hit the
red button to start
an audio recording.
iPad & iPhone User 2013 47
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: DULY NOTED
1 Bound together In CaptureNotes, you work
in Notebooks, which are then grouped into Binders.
Tap New Binder, give it a name and add a subtitle.
You can then opt to change the colour all Notebooks
inside the Binder will be the same hue. Tap the cog in
the corner to alter your preferences.
2 Tweak the settings As well as all the defaults
youd expect, Settings is where you can link the app
to Dropbox it will create a dedicated folder in your
Dropbox, into which you put any documents youre
planning to annotate in CaptureNotes. Back up all
your work using Dropbox or iTunes in Data Backup.
3 A glowing report CaptureNotes 2 is the best
app weve come across for reading and annotating
documents: import a PDF or several from your
Dropbox by tapping the Paper icon. You can then
write, highlight and annotate to your hearts content.
Landscape orientation is best for big documents.
4 Flag it up Flags group key information: there
are ready-made sets or you can create your own. Drag
a Flag off the sidebar and position it in your text. If
youre recording, any Flag you post is linked to that
moment in the audio. To listen back or delete a Flag,
tap and hold it until the options appear.
5 All the highlights To sift through the
information youve marked up quickly, tap Filter Flags,
then tap on a particular category: you can then surf
through each point in the PDF that youve tagged with
a Flag. Tap on any of the text to go straight to that
point. This is brilliant for dealing with large documents.
6 Digital pencil case When drawing or writing,
press and hold the pen, eraser or keyboard icons
to change colour, line thickness, font and text size.
You can also choose highlighter for marking up key
points. However, with drawing, theres only one level
of undo older mistakes require the eraser.
48 iPad & iPhone User 2013
T
hese days, people live so much of their lives online, cross-posting
between Facebook and Twitter, Instagram and Flickr, that its a wonder
anyone can keep up with everything. In addition, all that electronic
business has another interesting side-effect, making everything not just
instant, but also momentary: as if a post whether it be a photo, a link or
a comment only exists until its pushed off the screen by someone elses
noise and chatter. The free Timehop app gives iOS users a chance to remind
themselves of what they were up to in the dim and distant past by grabbing
their entries from popular social networking sites (along with photos from
the camera roll) and displaying them once a day. Previous posts are shared
with other Timehop users, while local photos are not. So its a good way to
reminisce, while keeping private moments to yourself. Heres how it works.
Living in the past
Find out what you were up to one year ago today with Timehop
BY ROB BEATTIE
DEVICE: iPhone/iPad
DIFFICULTY: Beginner
TIME REQUIRED: 5 mins
WHAT YOU NEED:
2 Timehop
(free, itun.es/i6Jn5nc)
2 iOS 5.0 or later
VITAL INFO
Settings to suit
Tap here to change
Timehops settings,
add or remove social
networks, change when
it sends new notications
and more.
Open the portal
Tap the personal or group
icons to see your own
Timehop feed or those of
your friends who are also
using the app.
Private stays that way
Timehop only shares
posts that youve
already made available
to online services and
networks. Photos like
this from the camera
roll are not shared
or uploaded.
Circle of life
Entries in the Timehop
timeline can be shared
with others via email or
reposted on Twitter or
Facebook, thus becoming
part of a never-ending
circle of social media.
iPad & iPhone User 2013 49
1 Lets time travel Start by
downloading the app and installing it.
Tap the icon to launch the app and then
tap the Log In or Sign Up button at the
foot of the screen. Necessarily, Timehop
needs access to loads of social media
data, so tap OK to continue. Next,
choose which services Timehop can scan
for information and tap Continue again.
2 Add local photos Timehop can
tell if any of your friends are also using
the app and allow you to see the stories
they share at the same time as they
can see yours. Tap Got It to move on.
Next, theres the option to include all
the photos in the camera roll note that
these arent shared or uploaded tap
Authorize and then OK.
3 One year ago Nearly there.
At the next screen, tap Got It and OK
to conrm youre happy to receive daily
notications from Timehop. Choose
whether to share your new-found
Timehop love with Facebook and Twitter
or skip that step and then let the app
do its stuff. After a moment, the rst
entry appears.
4 Even further back Timehop
doesnt stop at one year, either. Scrolling
through the list of entries we found
photos from two years ago. All links are
live (assuming the source still exists) so
its easy to revisit something you may
have forgotten about. Here for example,
is a gig review of the Alter Eagles, an
Eagles tribute band.
5 Sharing again There are
annotations under each entry which tell
you where it was rst published (fb for
Facebook and tw for Twitter), together
with an email button which opens the
default mail app with the diary entry
already attached, along with a Share
button so you can post the entry again
on Facebook or Twitter.
6 Add/Remove services If you
change your mind and decide youd
rather not revisit your ancient tweets,
then tap the icon to the right of the
Timehop logo and at the next screen,
tap the Settings cog. From here, its easy
to add or remove services, change how
often Timehop sends you updates (the
default is daily) or edit your prole.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: NOBODYS PAST IS HISTORY
SYNCING WITH iCLOUD
Syncing with iCloud
Lets get down to business with iClouds main functions. This month: syncing
BY SERENITY CALDWELL
50 iPad & iPhone User 2013
DEVICE: Mac, PC, iPad
and iPhone
DIFFICULTY: Beginner
TIME REQUIRED: Varies
WHAT YOU NEED:
iCloud account
VITAL INFO
i
iCloud is chock full of features for syncing,
sharing photos, listening to music, reading,
backing up your devices, hanging out with
friends, and more. In this article, well learn
how to master iClouds syncing components,
among its most valuable core offerings.
SYNC YOUR DATA AND
DOCUMENTS
Once you have iCloud set up on your devices,
you can take advantage of the services
syncing and storage capabilities. Whenever
you make a change within an iCloud-
supported application, your data is seamlessly
pushed across all of your devices; you wont
actively have to choose when you want to
sync your device or what you want to sync.
Instead, your data is automatically stored
in iCloud, and your iOS devices sync to and
pull information from this central server on a
regular basis, keeping everything up to date.
HOW DOES SYNCING WORK?
Dont panic: this article doesnt go into nitty-
gritty explanations about online storage and
push servers. Instead, well outline the basics
of how Apples iCloud sync process works. Its
a fairly simple and (usually) seamless process.
Step 1. You add or change a reminder on
your iPhone.
Step 2. If your iPhone has a network
connection, that change goes up to the
central iCloud server. (If, for whatever reason,
you dont have a network connection when
you rst make an edit, your iPhone stores
the change locally until it can sync with
iCloud again.)
Step 3. iCloud conrms that this is the
newest change or addition made to that
reminder list.
Step 4. The server makes the change to
iCloud.com, and then sends that change
down to all of your other iCloud-connected
devices.
This all takes place behind the scenes and
within seconds of your initial change.
But what if, you might ask, Im
changing the same reminder on both my
computer and my phone? While its not the
best idea to do that, iCloud tries to handle
near-simultaneous changes by syncing them
in the order in which it gets them, with the
most recent change synced last. For example,
if you add Milk to your shopping list on your
computer, and then immediately add Eggs
to your iPhone list before iCloud has had a
chance to sync, iCloud will add rst Milk and
then Eggs to your list on iCloud.com. Next,
it will add Milk to your iPhone list above the
Eggs item. Finally, it will add Eggs to your
Macs shopping list.
That said, any sync service iCloud
included can get tetchy if you try changing
multiple records or the same record in
multiple places. iCloud will try its best
to reconcile your wishes, but you might
occasionally end up with duplicate list entries,
events, or notes.
WHAT CAN I SYNC?
iClouds document and data sync makes up
a large portion of the service. You receive
full sync support across all devices (PC,
Mac and iOS) for your iCloud.com email,
contacts, calendars, reminders, and notes,
and that data also appears when you log in
to iCloud.com. Depending on your device,
you can also sync Safari bookmarks and open
tabs, Passbook passes, and app documents
and data.
Each feature your device supports is
listed in the iCloud preference screen; from
there, you get to choose what items you
want the service to store. For instance, if
you enable contacts sync for your iPhone,
whenever you enter a new contact there, it
automatically gets pushed to iCloud.com and
any other devices you have set up to allow
contact syncing.
MAIL, CALENDARS, CONTACTS,
REMINDERS AND NOTES These ve areas
are part of iClouds core sync program; they
are the only ones that can be synced across all
iCloud-supported platforms and thus the only
ones viewable on iCloud.com.
On the Mac and iOS, these areas sync to
the programs of the same name: your email
syncs to Mail, calendars to Calendar, contacts
to the Contacts app, and so on. On a PC,
iCloud syncs with Outlook 2007 or later.
When you rst set up your iCloud account,
these features are on by default; that means
when you check off a reminder on your
iPhone, that reminder will also show up as
completed on your Mac (assuming youve set
up the service on both Mac and iPhone).
If you dont want to sync certain data
your contacts, or your calendars you can turn
off syncing by going to System Preferences >
iCloud (on your Mac) or Settings > iCloud (on
iOS) and unticking the boxes or turning off the
toggles for the appropriate selections.
SAFARI BOOKMARKS, READING LIST,
AND iCLOUD TABS Available for iOS and
Mac users only, the Safari option lets you sync
bookmarks, your Reading List, and open tabs
and windows (which Apple refers to as iCloud
tabs). This data doesnt go to iCloud.com; it
gets synced directly between devices.
Bookmarks and Reading List are fairly
straightforward: add a new bookmark to your
browser, or an article to your Reading List,
and that change gets pushed to all your other
devices within moments.
If youve ever found yourself viewing a web
page in Safari on your iPhone and wanting
to instead view it on the larger screen of your
iPad or Mac or, conversely, reading an article
on your Mac and wanting to transfer it to
your iPhone as you walk out the door iCloud
Tabs is for you. Instead of emailing URLs to
yourself, you just tap the iCloud Tabs button
and grab the URL from your other device.
iCloud syncs any tabs or windows open
on any of your devices assuming they have
Cloud tabs
Easily view web pages you
found on your iPhone on
the iPads larger screen
internet access. On your iPhone or iPad,
you access synced tabs by tapping Safaris
Bookmarks button, and then tapping iCloud
Tabs. (If youre already in a sublist in the
Bookmarks list, tap the left-facing arrow until
you get to the top level, titled Bookmarks.)
Tabs are grouped by device, and each tabs
entry shows the name of the web page and
its URL; tap any item in the list to open that
webpage on your device.
On your Mac, you access synced tabs
by clicking the iCloud Tabs button which
looks like a cloud in Safaris toolbar. Tabs
are similarly grouped by device, although on
the Mac they only display the websites title
instead of both its title and its URL.
PASSBOOK Designed for the iPhone and
iPod touch, Apples mobile wallet app stores
boarding passes, event tickets, customer
loyalty cards, coupons, movie tickets and
other assorted passes and cards in one
location. Whenever you pick up a pass, ticket,
or coupon, your iCloud account automatically
uploads these to the services central server.
While you can technically sync Passbook
with other devices, the only ones available
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Reminders (above left)
Weve ticked off the most
pressing task on this list
(Above right)
and it (fairly) promptly
appears under the
Completed list in Safari
on a desktop Mac
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SYNCING WITH iCLOUD
are the iPhone and iPod touch which means
that as an iPhone owner, youd need to also
own an iPod touch (or two iPhones) to take
advantage of this. But if youre giving your
daughter movie tickets, for example, the sync
feature might be useful.
PHOTO STREAM With Photo Stream, you
can snap a picture from any iOS device or
upload a photo to your Mac or PC and
have it pushed to all your other devices and
computers. You can also create Shared Photo
Streams, which allow you to collect and send
albums of images to your friends and family.
On iOS devices, iCloud syncs your Photo
Stream to the Photos app, under the Photo
Stream tab; on a Mac, you use iPhoto or
Aperture; and on a PC, you must choose
a folder on your hard drive to use as your
Picture Library. The Apple TV can view your
Photo Stream, but you cant upload images to
it from the device (as theres no actual way to
add photos to the Apple TV).
Photo Stream keeps a copy of the last
1,000 photos snapped on your iOS device or
uploaded to your Mac or PC; these photos
are stored on iClouds central servers for 30
days. Your computer automatically downloads
any new synced photos to your chosen
photography program, or to your designated
photo library folder. In iPhoto, the photos
appear under Events, with a default name
that includes the month and year, along with
Photo Stream. You can, however, change the
event name, or reorganise those images and
put them elsewhere.
iOS devices, in contrast, wont
automatically download full-quality Photo
Stream images to your phone theyre only
available for viewing. If you want to edit an
image or save a hard copy of it, you must
rst download it by going to Photos > Photo
Stream, selecting the appropriate photo, and
then tapping Share > Save to Camera Roll.
You can delete individual Photo Stream
images from iCloud via your iOS device: Just
go to Photos > Photo Stream, tap the image
in question, and tap the Trash button. You
can also delete multiple images by going
to Photos > Photo Stream, tapping the Edit
button, and then selecting the images you
wish to delete. You can delete Photo Stream
images from iCloud via your Mac by opening
iPhoto and selecting Photo Stream, and then
iCLOUD SYNC TROUBLESHOOTING
Heres a couple of common issues
with iCloud syncing, and how we
would advise tackling them.
Diagnosis: merger
Content merges when you try to
sync an active iCloud account with a
device that has calendars and contacts
on it can be a source of trouble.
iCloud always attempts to merge
things seamlessly: if its merging
calendars, and you have two events
with the same name, it automatically
tries to accept the one you created
most recently. Most of the time, data
merges should work, but there can
be mistakes. If youre worried about
overwriting data, back up your
device before you turn on iCloud.
Duplicates, duplicates, duplicates
If youre using iTunes 10 or earlier,
and youve switched on calendar
syncing with both iCloud and iTunes,
you could be in for some serious
duplication. Connect your iOS device
to your PC or Mac, select it in iTunes
Source list, choose the Info tab, and
peer at the Sync Calendars entry.
Look for these words: Your
calendars are being synced with iCloud
over the air. Your calendars will also
sync directly with this computer.
This may result in duplicated data
showing on your device.
This is a strong hint that youre
doing A Bad Thing and that you need
to make a choice between syncing
with your computer and syncing with
iCloud. You can disable calendar
syncing within iTunes by unticking
the Sync Calendars option. When you
do, iTunes will offer to remove its
calendar entries from your iPhone.
But suppose you have different
events in the calendars synced
from your Mac and those
synced via iCloud, and youd
like to have all of your events
on the iPhone. Try this: attach
your iPhone to your Mac
and, in the Info tab, disable
Calendar syncing. When
you see the offer to keep or
remove the calendars currently
on the iPhone, keep them,
then click the Apply button
at the bottom of the window.
Now, move to your iPhone, choose
Settings > iCloud, and ick the toggle
next to Calendars to Off. Again, youll
be offered the choice to keep or
delete your calendars. In this instance,
delete them (dont worry, theyre
stored in the cloud). Now switch the
Calendars toggle back to On. In the
sheet that appears, tap Merge.
What happens? The duplicate
events currently stored on your
iPhone (the ones synced from your
Mac) and on iCloud are merged into
a single event. Any additional events
not found in your iCloud calendar
get added to iCloud.
choosing the photo(s) you wish to delete.
You cant delete individual Photo Stream
images from a PC, though you can clear
your entire Photo Stream online by logging
in to iCloud.com, clicking your name in the
top right corner to bring up your Account
preferences, selecting Advanced, and then
clicking Reset Photo Stream.
If you want to share images in your library
with friends whether youve added them to
Photo Stream or not you can create a Shared
Photo Stream on your Mac or iOS device (from
iPhoto or the Photos app, respectively).
On your Mac, select the images you want
to share, click the Share button, and then
click Photo Stream. From here, you can create
a new Shared Photo Stream, or add it to a
Shared Photo Stream youve already created.
Create a new stream, and youll need to
choose whom to send it to and whether you
want to make the images available on the
web. Friends who have iCloud will see the
shared stream pop up in the Photo Stream
section of iPhoto or the Photos app on iOS;
those without an iCloud account can view the
images on the web.
You can also easily create a Shared Photo
Stream on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
by selecting the images you want, and then
tapping Share > Photo Stream.
After you make a Shared Photo Stream,
your recipients can comment on or like
your photo, and even save it to their own
computer or iOS device.
DOCUMENTS & DATA This toggle controls
the wireless sync and storage of all iCloud-
enabled apps. Sometimes referred to by Apple
as Documents in the Cloud, Documents &
Data keeps your app information ubiquitous
across all your iOS devices and computers,
allowing you to create a document on one
device, save it, and pick up where you left off
somewhere else.
Accessing documents between iOS devices
is seamless. Say you started a Numbers
spreadsheet on your iPad; you could save it
Which documents are
hogging iClouds storage?
As you can see, Pages is
taking up about 100 times as
much space as Innity Blade
II, which makes us rather sad
and open it up later on your iPhone to do
some tweaking. You can access your projects
across all your iOS devices (and, if the app
in question supports OS X, the Mac), so its
not necessary to le share or email copies to
yourself. Documents & Data will automatically
sync your documents through iCloud, so you
can access them on all of your iOS devices.
Apples own App Store apps (such as Pages,
Keynote, Numbers and iPhoto, among others)
use this functionality, as do third-party apps
like AgileBits 1Password, Tapbots Tweetbot
and Autodesks SketchBook Pro. Using iCloud
in apps that support it is simple as can be:
Just ip the Documents & Data switch on in
iCloud settings. Then, when you download
an iCloud-enabled app, it should prompt
you to use the service to store documents or
data. (If the app doesnt ask you about iCloud
functionality automatically, you may need to
turn on a setting in its preferences.)
If you ever want to delete an apps iCloud
information, on an iOS device, select Settings
> iCloud > Storage & Backup > Manage
Storage > Documents & Data; on a Mac or
PC, go to the iCloud preference pane or
control panel and click the Manage button.
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Photo stream (above left)
iCloud (and Photo Streams)
allows you to view your
iPhone photos on your iPad.
But it doesnt download
them at full quality unless
prompted
(Above right)
To do this youll need to
select the option Save to
Camera Roll rst
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Four productivity-boosting
replacements for stock iOS apps
Awesome alternatives to Calendar, Mail, Notes and Reminders
BY RICK BROIDA
The replacements
From left to right:
Fantastical, Mailbox,
SpringPad and Astrid
I
f youre an iPhone user, youre no doubt
familiar with the pre-installed apps, such
as Calendar, Mail, Notes and Reminders.
Indeed, these are key tools in any mobile
workers arsenal and yet all four have room
for improvement. Some would say a lot.
Below, weve rounded up four great
alternatives to the aforementioned apps,
all of which will boost your productivity.
REPLACE CALENDAR
WITH FANTASTICAL
If you live and die by the calendar, as so
many business people do, youve no doubt
had some complaints with Calendar for iOS.
Instead, try Fantastical, which provides a fresh,
attractive interface for your appointments,
and also simplies adding new ones.
Specically, you can create an entry just by
typing a simple sentence: Lunch with Thomas
on Friday at Always Be Chewing. Even better,
you can dictate that same sentence and
Fantastical will turn it into an appointment,
with all the critical details lled in.
There are a few iOS-imposed limitations,
but we nd Fanastical to be exactly that, and
well worth the 2.49 price of admission.
itun.es/i6Jt5Hv
REPLACE MAIL WITH MAILBOX
The stock Mail app isnt bad, but Mailbox
makes inbox management a breeze.
Its all about how you swipe. While viewing
your message list, you can swipe right to
archive an individual message, or a little
further right to delete. Swipe left and you
get built-in snooze options, an ideal way
to make mail resurface at the top of your
inbox at a later time and/or date.
Mailbox is free, but for the moment youll
have to join a fairly lengthy waiting list to
get it. Trust us: its worth waiting for.
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REPLACE NOTES WITH SPRINGPAD
Bet you thought we were going to say
Evernote. Anything is better than Apples
anaemic Notes app, which cant even sort your
entries, but we nd SpringPad to be the better
information-management tool. For starters, its
much easier to learn, with an interface thats
as straightforward as Evernotes is confusing.
Whats more, it offers handy extras like
task lists, reminders and contacts, and you can
collaborate with co-workers on selected items.
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REPLACE REMINDERS WITH ASTRID
We cant survive without a to-do list, and
while Apples Reminders gets the job done,
its a pretty bare-bones task manager. Astrid
is just the opposite, offering a wealth of
task-management tools and an attractive,
straightforward interface.
You can add tasks using your voice, copy
tasks to your calendar, and, perhaps best of
all, assign tasks to people in your contact
list. Itll even import your existing tasks from
Reminders. Not bad for a freebie.
itun.es/i6Jt8Zj
Clean your lawn in Plants vs Zombies
Got zombies on your grass? Here are some tips for playing PopCaps tower
defence gem, designed to keep even the most persistent corpse off your plot
BY ALAN MARTIN
THE BASICS
Sunshine is everything, so dont be afraid
to plant a lot of Sunowers/Sunshrooms.
Two rows should do it.
While harvesting sunshine early on, one
neat tip is to put down Potato Mines to hold
off the early zombies without having to spend
all your sunshine on more expensive plants.
Sure, theyre one use only, but at 25 sunshine
each, they wont break the solar bank. Plant
them some way in front of the oncoming
zombie, though, so they have time to activate.
Keep your defenceless plants at the back.
It may sound obvious, but plants with no
means to defend themselves should be as far
away from the zombies as possible.
Remember, if the worst comes to the
worst, you have one free kill per row with
the lawnmowers. If reached, they will kill
everything in their path. A helpful safety net.
GARDENERS TIPS
The Wallnut (and its cousin, the Tallnut) can
be a lifesaver. If some zombies are getting
uncomfortably close to your house, you can
put one down to stall them (35 seconds for
the Wallnut, 70 for the Tallnut) while you
gather up sun-power, dig up defenceless
plants and put down a pea-shooter or two.
The Gravebuster may seem a luxury item,
but its worth using when you have excess
sun for two reasons: 1) it gives you extra cash
to spend on stuff from Crazy Dave, and 2)
zombies pop up from the graves in the nal
waves if theyre removed, they cant.
Speaking of Crazy Dave, save up money
and visit him often. Top items include an extra
seed slot, and the Sunower upgrade for
double the sunshine per harvest.
You can also use the Wallnut to bottleneck
a bunch of zombies at once. Plant a Wallnut,
let them gather around it, drop a Cherry
Bomb and worry about cleaning up the
bits of corpse later.
Another way to bottleneck zombies is
using the underrated Garlic, which will send
zombies into an adjacent row after a single
bite. Putting these on the top and bottom
columns can funnel the undead into your
four main rows, where you can concentrate
all your repower.
Jalapeos burn not only the Zomboni, but
also the icy path it leaves behind.
SPECIFIC LEVEL TIPS
Rooftop levels are angled, so anything on
the back ve columns will need to either
be a catapult, or a non-offensive item like a
Sunower. But once the roof is at, the trusty
Threepeater is just as effective here as ever.
On conveyor belt levels, whack down
unwanted plants, then immediately dig them
up to clear space on the belt for prize items.
The bowling levels arent too taxing, but as
each Wallnut bounces off at an angle from the
zombie it hits, you can control which direction
it heads by using the bottom or top lanes,
where it can only ping off in one direction.
Fog level
Foggy levels are tricky, but
clever use of Planterns and
Torchwood will help if you
can keep them protected
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Standard level
Joke for you: What does a vegan
zombie eat? Graaaaaaaains
EXPERT TIP
Need more tips? This is only
scratching the surface of the
game, but PopCap have a
very neat guide in-game.
The Suburban Almanac tells
you about all the plants and
zombies encountered so far.
Its selectable from the main
menu. The Help button,
however (hilarious as it is),
is best ignored, unless
youre secretly rooting for
the undead.
HIT LIST
INSIDE HIT LIST
I
n Hit List youll nd our picks of the best gadgets, updated
each month with the most favourably reviewed kit.
Hit List starts with Apples devices themselves: on this page
we look at the current iPad and iPhone line-ups, and the iPods
are rated overleaf. Later youll nd the accessories most worth
your hard-earned cash, from audio gear to cases, chargers
and stands. And nally we round up the best apps and games
from the iTunes Store. Only the best kit makes it into Hit List:
look out for the golden 5-star logos, which indicate a product
that has earned our coveted Star Buy award for excellence.
58 iPODS HEADPHONES
59 SPEAKERS
60 iPHONE 4/4S/5 CASES
iPAD CASES
61 iPAD STANDS STYLUSES
BATTERIES & CHARGERS
62 APPS
64 GAMES
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N
otable new technology in the iPhone 5 includes a larger,
4in display, 4G LTE connectivity, a new A6 processor,
a better camera and an HD front-facing iSight camera. Theres
also a new dock connector called Lightning, which replaces
the 30-pin Dock connector thats been present on every
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and most iPods.
The amazing thing about the iPhone 5 is that the device
itself manages to feel smaller, while the screen is bigger: up
to 4in. Partly this is down to the lighter weight, slimmer
design and smaller bezel. Depth is down to 7.6mm.
The taller (but not wider) 4in displays 16:9 ratio
is better for watching lms and TV shows. In portrait
mode you get an extra row of apps on the Home
screen, and many list-based apps can pack in an extra
story or two. Once theyve been optimised for the
additional space, games will look pretty special.
The A6 processor makes the iPhone 5 around two
and a half times as quick as the 4S, and also speeds up
its camera; this component is again rated at 8Mp but
has improved low-light capabilities and a tougher lens.
While slimmer and reversible, the Lightning
connector has its down sides those old cables
and wired accessories wont work without an
adaptor. But overall the iPhone 5 is marginally
better in just about every area than the 4S.
READ MORE: bit.ly/PsYqTf
iPhone 5
Price depends on mobile contract. SIM-free:
529 (16GB), 599 (32GB), 699 (64GB)
www.apple.com/uk/iphone
LIKES:
Thin, light, beautiful design
Faster graphics and all-round
processing than 4S
Better low-light photography
Taller screen
4G compatibility
DISLIKES:
Lightning connector
4G limitations
Long-screened, beautiful upgrade to an already brilliant smartphone
RATING
C
an a 50 price cut tempt buyers to consider last years
model? Perhaps. The 4S hasnt turned into a bad phone
overnight, and at 449 it represents sound value for money,
if lacking in the excitement of the more recent release.
The 4S earned record-breaking sales by taking the
successful look of the iPhone 4 and tossing in a dual-
core processor for dramatically improved speed, a heavily
upgraded camera and some brand-new voice-command
technologies with tremendous potential. Siri, indeed,
is now a stronger proposition than ever thanks to the
free software update iOS 6, whose features the 4S can
enjoy in full. (See bit.ly/KywxnP.)
The dual-core A5 processor is one generation more
advanced than the A4 processor that powered the
iPhone 4 and the original iPad, and you can expect
better performance when handling demanding apps
and games. The iPhone 5, however, sees a yet more
signicant speed bump thanks to its A6 chip.
The 4Ss camera saw a jump in spec from 5Mp
to 8Mp and offers fast response shooting. It also
shoots video at 1080p, which is quite a bit higher
resolution than the iPhone 4s 720p. (This means
all your video les will be larger.)
The iPhone 4S is worth considering for its decent speed,
great camera, extensive iOS 6 compatibility and smart design.
READ MORE: bit.ly/JPUuJW
Price depends on mobile contract; SIM-free: 449 (16GB only)
www.apple.com/uk/iphone
LIKES:
Faster than 4S
Terric camera
Full iOS 6 compatibility
Same smart design as iPhone 4
DISLIKES:
Easily outpaced on most
demanding apps by iPhone 5
Lack of noticeable changes
may put buyers off
iPhone 4S
Fast, great at photos and gaming, and 50 cheaper than a few months ago
RATING
iPad & iPhone User 2013 57
T
he mini is just 46 percent of the volume of the iPad 4 and
47 percent of the weight. Yet it has a 7.9in display thats
a full 66 percent of the screen area of a full-size iPad.
In terms of internal components, the iPad mini is
somewhere between the second- and fourth-gen tablets. It
uses the same dual-core A5 processor and 512MB of RAM as
the iPad 2, but it has the 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD front
camera and 5Mp back camera of the iPad 4. Of course,
the mini also uses Apples new Lightning connector.
Contrary to Apples recent trend towards high-
res screens, the mini doesnt have a Retina display.
Instead, it offers the same screen resolution as the
iPad 2: 1,024 x 768 pixels, considerably lower than
the 2,048 x 1,536 of the iPad 3 and 4. If youre
accustomed to one of those, the lower pixel
density is immediately noticeable, especially on
text. Its worth pointing out, however, that after
three days of only using the mini, the difference
while still noticeable wasnt nearly as glaring.
With the exception of a Retina display, the iPad
mini gives you the full iPad experience, in a device
about half the size and weight of the standard iPad.
READ MORE: bit.ly/RzhRII
Wi-Fi only: 269 (16GB); 349 (32GB); 429 (64GB)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 369 (16GB); 449 (32GB); 529 (64GB)
www.apple.com/uk/ipad
LIKES:
Most of the iPad experience
in a smaller, lighter package
Existing iPad apps run natively
DISLIKES:
No Retina display
Some apps and websites feel
cramped on smaller screen
iPad mini
Most of an iPad at half the size but no Retina display
RATING
iPad 2
Reduced in price and a decent alternative to the iPad 4
E
ven fewer Apple fans are going to spare a thought for the
humble old iPad 2 now that the iPad 4 has hit the shops.
But this is the same sparkling, all-conquering tablet we loved
just a few months ago, and its had 70 slashed off its price.
A quick go on the iPad 2 and youll understand just why
it proved so popular. Instantly switching on, it enables you
Wi-Fi: 329 (16GB) Wi-Fi + 3G: 429 (16GB)
www.apple.com/uk/ipad
LIKES:
70 cheaper than iPad 4
User-friendly and enjoyable
Wide range of apps available
DISLIKES:
No Retina display
Only available with 16GB
Camera is poor, especially
compared to the new iPad
Will start to feel sluggish
as rms create apps with the
super-fast iPad 4 in mind
RATING
G
ood luck telling the iPad 3 and 4 apart. In fact, the only
outward difference is the cable you plug in: the iPad 4
which entirely replaces the 3, leaving the iPad 2 as the budget
alternative features the smaller Lightning connector.
Otherwise, though, externally this is the same iPad you
know and love: the same controls, support for the same
Smart Cover and the same 2,048 x 1,536-pixel Retina display.
So what are the real differences? First,
the iPad 4s A6X processor, which is roughly
twice as fast as the iPad 3. Still, its going
to be a little while before companies start
shipping apps that can take advantage of all
the horsepower the iPad 4 brings to bear.
The rear-facing camera is now a 5Mp
model providing a much crisper image than
its predecessor and the front-facing camera
gets a bump to 720p for video conferencing.
The iPad 4 also extends 4G functionality, which means
the iPad now works with the UKs version of 4G. And
a huge 128GB of storage has just become available.
This is a modest improvement on the iPad 3, but thats
no reason to look down your nose at it. This is the most
powerful iPad yet, with by far the most storage capacity.
READ MORE: bit.ly/RaffSm
iPad with Retina display (4th gen)
Wi-Fi only: 399 (16GB); 479 (32GB); 559 (64GB); 639 (128GB)
Wi-Fi+Cellular: 499 (16GB); 579 (32GB); 659 (64GB); 739 (128GB)
www.apple.com/uk/ipad
LIKES:
Incredibly fast performance
Lightning connector offers
an improvement over
the dock-connector
Better camera performance
DISLIKES:
Slightly decreased battery life
Lightning accessories are
still in short supply
Looks the same, but its faster than any previous iPad
to access the internet and all your favourite
apps with the kind of nger interaction
that made the iPhone popular. The large
screen also makes it ideal for reading books,
watching video, and playing games.
The display here looks sharp, bright and
clear right up until the second you read
some text on the iPad 4s Retina display. The
difference in non-text environments is less
marked, but is likely to increase as developers
take advantage of the extra detail.
The price is 70 below the equivalent iPad 4, but all but
the lowest storage versions (of both Wi-Fi and 3G models)
have been discontinued: its 16GB or nothing. This is likely
to ll up quickly if you watch lms and play lots of games.
READ MORE: bit.ly/OUaNGA
RATING
= STAR BUY: SUPERB = VERY GOOD = GOOD = POOR = UNACCEPTABLE
RATINGS EXPLAINED
WE TEST REVIEWED PRODUCTS FOR PERFORMANCE, USER-FRIENDLINESS, BUILD QUALITY (FOR HARDWARE)
AND VALUE FOR MONEY, THEN RATE THEM ON A 5-POINT SCALE. HERES WHAT THE SCORES MEAN.