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How to Download Torrents on iOS

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The most common dilemma for iPhone and iPad users is how to download torrents on iOS. Not being able to download torrents is one of the biggest drawbacks to owning an iOS device. In this age of remote connectivity, torrents are the best way to share, download, and upload large-sized data files via the internet. It is practical, reliable, and fast.

A few years back Apple banned all torrent clients on their devices. Since then, it has been unclear if the ban has been lifted or not. The easiest, but not exactly the best, way to download a torrent to an iOS device is thru jailbreak. But, this is the least advisable option. Fortunately, torrenting is not entirely impossible for iOS users, there are still ways to download torrents on iOS. [Read more…] about How to Download Torrents on iOS

Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

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(Photo credit: Seth Meranda)

Technology is a double-edged sword in parenting. Just as you worry about your babies safety, as a parent this worry does not diminish as your children get older and are faced with new challanges. Monitoring your child’s use of the family PC is simple enough, but supervision becomes more complicated when you’re dealing with smartphones. Fortunately, there are many smartphone apps that would help you keep your kids safe. Here are our five favourites. [Read more…] about Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

Pebble: E-Paper Watch Works for iOS and Android

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Pebble E-Paper Watch
Pebble E-Paper Watch

Wristwatches have always been a popular accessory, although I have to admit that I have never been too much into them. While I do appreciate a nice looking watch, I have never felt the urge to get one of those bands for the iPod Nano. I have a feeling that it will look ridiculous, in spite of the countless people who have told me how cool it is to wear one. On the other hand, there are also those who have ranted against the downsides of the iPod Nano as a watch.

If you are one of them, you might be interested in the newest thing in wristwatches coupled with mobile devices: Pebble, the e-paper watch that works for both the iPhone and Android devices. [Read more…] about Pebble: E-Paper Watch Works for iOS and Android

Google Music Beta Bypasses iOS App Store

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Google Music Beta
Google Music Beta
I don’t have much of an issue with using the App Store for the iPhone and iPad. In a way, it makes things easier and simpler for me. However, there are times when I struggle with the App Store – like today. It probably is not Apple’s problem. I actually think it’s my ISP that is to blame. Still, having the option to get content for iOS devices using only the browser is always nice.

And, of course, Google has jumped on this idea and has bypassed the iOS App Store with its latest offering – Google Music Beta. Basically, what happens is that users can directly steam music from the cloud to devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. ((Source))

How is Google doing this? The answer is simple: Google has utilized HTML to create a web interface that is specific to iOS devices. [Read more…] about Google Music Beta Bypasses iOS App Store

The 10 best same-device multiplayer games for the iPad

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iPad owners who keep to themselves aren’t maximizing the experience. With a relatively large 9.7″ screen and support for multi-touch, Apple’s tablet PC is also great for entertaining several people.

Here we feature 10 different iOS apps that will turn your iPad (or iPad 2) into the life of the party, courtesy of some fun two- or four-player multiplayer gameplay.

All the following apps support multiple players on the same device, so no online connection is necessary. You’ll only need one iPad to have fun with friends of family members, meaning even those who don’t have an iOS device (the iPhone, iPod touch, or the iPad) can still participate.

Monopoly for iPad ($9.99)

The star attraction of this modern version of the classic real-estate boardgame? Tabletop mode, where the game orients itself to the active player. It’s this feature alone—not to mention the faithful recreation of the Monopoly experience—that makes this game worth playing with up to three human or computer-controlled opponents.

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