Unboxing the iPad Pro 9.7 Inch in Space-Gray

A quick unboxing of the brand new iPad Pro 9.7 inch in Space-Gray. Stay tuned for a full review and comparison video to the iPad Air 2 in the coming days! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated!

New Instagram App Update Removes Log Out Button

A new Instagram update has appeared in the App Store, version 7.19 on iOS. While the notes added with the update just talk about the previous added feature of video views, others fear that this update includes much worse - the dreaded new algorithm newsfeed that'll change your timeline from being chronological to what Instagram thinks you'll like best. Pretty much the same crap that Facebook does. 

While personally, I haven't seen the new algorithm take effect, there are some other noteworthy things about this Instagram update. 

Let's start with the good. Instagram has added a new line under usernames of those you don't follow in following and follower lists that'll tell you if anyone you know also follows this person. That a feature that can come in handy. 

Now onto the bad. This update could include the new algorithm, I'm not quite certain. Let me know in the comments if you've already seen the changes take effect. Although Instagram probably doesn't need an app update to change this. But here are some other reasons why you might not want to update so quickly.

It seems users are stuck logged in to their accounts! That's right, once you login and add an account, you can't log out without deleting the entire app off your device. You might say, 'but why would you want to log out?', yeah, true, but since Instagram has added the ability to have multiple accounts that are easily changeable from within the app, removing the log out button seems well let's just say, dumb. Also missing, along with the sign out of accounts buttons is the 'Clear search history' button. 

So, if you haven't already installed the latest Instagram update, maybe hold off for now?

UPDATE: The newest Instagram update (version 7.19.1) has fixed the issues mentioned in this post. 

TPG ADSL2+ Speed Review What YOU Should Know BEFORE Signing Up

TPG, a internet and home phone service provider in Australia. They currently offer a $59.99 monthly plan which contains 'Unlimited Internet Data and a Home Phone Line Rental.' Compared to their competitors prices, TPG would seems like a winner, right? Maybe not.

So here are some things that you should know about before signing up to TPG. First, they offer, in the mentioned plan, ADSL2+ internet. What is ADSL2+? It's internet that runs through your house's phone line. Now, TPG states that they offer speeds of up to 20Mbps, so that sounds good, right? Yes, but unless you live right next to their service tower, don't expect those speeds.

First, lets understand what those speeds mean. ISP's talk in Megabit per second, where your probably more familiar with download speeds in Kilobyte per second. Have you ever downloaded a file and watched the download speed? You've probably seen numbers like 70kb/s up to something like 2,000+ kb/s or somewhere around that, right? Well 20Mbps does not mean 20MB per second (or 20,000kb/s). It's actually very far from that! When a internet service provider says up to 20Mbps, what they actually mean is speeds up to 2,500kb/s. Now, 2,500kb/s is okay, IF you can actually get close to that speed.

Your download speed will vary based on many factors including your location from their towers and ISP's will not want to tell you if their service will be poor in your area while trying to sign you up. If you are not a tech enthusiast between the ages of 15 to 35, you may get lost in all their tech talk and won't understand the numbers or thought to check if you'll get a decent service. ISP's will make you figure that out on your own. So, before signing up to any contracts, ask your neighbors what internet service provider they have and what their speeds are like. A great way of testing your speeds is to use the website speedtest.net



I recently heard from one reader who had a issue with TPG. They saw the deal, they contacted TPG and signed up. TPG did not tell this person what speeds they would be receiving at their location. They just like to use vague terms like up to 20Mbps. Well "up to" means between 0 and a max of 20. And if you're at 1, you are not going to be happy. So, this reader had TPG installed at their home for their family. But, within minutes after activating the service, they realized the mistake they had made by signing up with TPG.

The speeds were extremely slow! Barley reaching between 2-4Mbps, that's 200-400kb/s. They could barley load a webpage, let alone a video. Noway you could use two devices at the same time, many things were timing out just trying to load on one device.

They wanted unlimited internet data so they could stream movies on their Apple TV, especially since a 'video store' is now a nonexistent term in many places these days. But there was no chance of a movie being able to load on this connection. So what good is unlimited internet data when you can't use it?

So the reader contacted TPG and told them about the issues they were having with TPG's service. But TPG did not seem to care at all about the users complaints. Their tech support guy even went as far as saying to the customer that, if you wanted a good internet service, why did you chose us? You should of gone with a better company, one that offers Cable internet, like Optus. So when your company's tech support guy tells you that you've chosen the wrong company, you know that company must be shit!

But after agreeing to that initial contract, it's too late! There's no trial or "cooling-off" period clause in the contract. TPG does't seem to care if you can load a simple YouTube video (even at low quality). Or if your kids can do their homework without waiting forever for a webpage to load. No, TPG would probably say something like, 'Hey, you chose us, that's YOUR mistake!' Yes TPG, you are right, I agree, choosing your company would be a mistake.

So, after one day of barely any internet service, what would be the cost to get out of this loveless relationship? A $350.00 early termination fee. One that TPG won't back down on. The customer didn't want out of the contract early because they didn't want the service anymore, but because the service was unusable for them! You see, TPG doesn't seem care if they can provide a customer with a connection that is actually usable, or if their service is so shit in an area that they make customer want to leave after 5 minutes of their internet being connected. Or about warning a customer who would be in this zone about the realistic speeds they would be receiving. All TPG seems to care about is getting your money, not providing a decent service to their customers. TPG would not admit to being at any fault. They'll blame you for choosing them.

If you were reading this because you were thinking of signing up to TPG and you searched for reviews first, great! You made the right choice to search before you buy! I'll just say, maybe you live next to a TPG tower and you're speeds would be fine. But, maybe you don't. I personally would NOT recommend TPG as a internet provider. They don't seem to care about making a customer happy and satisfied with their service or admitting when they can't provide a decent enough service in your area. They just seem to want your money.

Secondly, if you can get the NBN or Cable internet at your home from a ISP, that is a MUCH better choice over ADSL - just don't go with ADSL internet unless you have no other option. I'd recommend Optus. They are a great company, in my opinion. Some flaws, but they work on it, even if it takes them a while to fix. (More on that maybe another day). Optus are a bit more expensive than TPG, but, hey, I guess you get what you pay for! The reader who mistakenly chose TPG for a day, even got at their location speeds from Optus of 2,500kb/s - that's 5 times more than the best that TPG could provide for them. I believe at the moment you can get Unlimited Broadband and a Home Phone for $75 per month from Optus. They offer speeds of up to 30Mbps on their basic speed pack. Once again, it could vary, so ask around, and ask the sales people what speeds you actually would be receiving on average in your area, not what it would be "up to."
 
You can view Optus Broadband plans, here.

If you've had a similar experience with a Internet Service Provider, I'd love to hear about it in the comments. (Note: Comments only work from Google's Chrome Browser, sorry). And, please share this article to warn others of the dangers of not for surely knowing what service you'd actually get before signing up to a contract.


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11 Things The iPad Can't Do That A Desktop or Notebook Can

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The iPad Pro pre-orders begins on November 11th and Apple CEO Tim Cook was recently interviewed by The Telegraph and mentioned that he believes "...the iPad Pro is a replacement for a notebook or a desktop for many, many people." and "...why would you buy a PC anymore? No really, why would you buy one?" Yes, why?

I agree that many things people do on computers these days can indeed be done on a iPad or even iPhone. But to basically say 'why would you want a PC anymore' might be a little too much, or is it? I hope Cook realizes that Apple sells Macbook's and the iMac. I'm not sure if everyone at Apple would be happy saying Mac computers are only for a few.

To me it sounds like Tim Cook isn't sure what can't be done on a iPad, that people still use computers for. Is there anything? Lets find out. I did a little thinking and research to find what people still use their laptops or desktop computers for and here are the tops answers or complaints.


No native USB / Flash Drive / External Hard-Drive / HDMI or CD/DVD Drive support. 
Yes Apple may have cloud based alternatives, but a work-around is not a solution. You can buy a plug to connect a USB device - but there isn't a USB port on the iPad or a plug that comes with the iPad - and who knows if the thing you want to connect will even work.


Can't view websites that use Flash.
I agree that the web should get rid of Adobe's Flash player and a lot of sites have stopped using Flash, but not all.


That program you use on a PC or Mac that isn't available on iOS.
Not all computer programs have a iOS version.


No full Printer and Scanner support. 


No on device storage of over 128GB. 


No File System - like on a Mac or PC.
However in iOS 9 Apple has added the ability to show the iCloud file system on your home screen.


Convenience.  
Some things are still just quicker or easier to do on a Computer.


Multitasking with multiple windows - not the same. 
Yeah, in iOS 9 you can use side-by-side multitasking, but it's not quite the same 'easy' experience like on a Mac.


No Xcode / Develop Programs. 
Here's a thought, what if you wrote those apps on a iOS device? Then I guess your not part of the 'many, many people.'


Professional Video Editing.
There are many video editing apps on iOS and there is Apple's iMovie - but if you're looking for a more professional app - you're probably still sticking with your Mac.


No Full Support for third-party web browsers.
Apple has Safari and has added Content Blockers in iOS 9, however if you use Mozilla's Firefox or Google Chrome - you won't experience their full potential on iOS with there many Extensions.


And I sure there is many, many more things that the iPad can't do, that you can do on a Desktop or Notebook computer. Let us know in the comments what you do on a Computer that you can't do on a iPad!

Midnight Blue Sport Band on Stainless Steel Apple Watch Review

Apple last month released some new colors to the Sport Band Apple Watch range. One of the new colors is 'Midnight Blue'. This band was first seen by many on director J.J. Abrams at a Star Wars panel. 
Now, you can buy the Midnight Blue Sport Band with the new Aluminum Gold Apple Watch Sport, or on its own, separately. 
The Midnight Blue Sport Band lives up to its name - it is a dark colored blue, but light enough to distinguish it from the Black Sport Band and it's also appears much lighter in the daylight. Check out the unboxing and review on the video above with the Midnight Blue Sport Band attached to the Stainless Steel Apple Watch. 

12 Best Apps For Apple Watch: Essential Apps To Install [Part 2]

Part two of my best essential apps for Apple Watch picks. View Part 1 here.

1Password 

By AgileBits Inc.

1Password is a great, if not the best, password manager. It keeps all your passwords secure and protected by one master password. On the Apple Watch, you can select certain logins that you want quick access to.

Hooks - Alerts and Notifications for Everything
By Oleg Kozynenko
If you like notifications, then you should download Hooks! With Hooks you can get alerts sent to you on a wide range of topics that you can customize. For example you can be notified about topics like: Sports, Music concerts, TV Shows, Lottery Numbers, AMBER alerts, Earthquakes, Stocks, Social Media, Weather, and a lot more.

Coyomi - Monthly Calendar
By Flask LLP
Frustrated that you can only see one month in Calendar on the Apple Watch? Coyomi understands and is a calendar for your Apple Watch and Today Widget on your iPhone. There's a heap of colors to choose from, and on Apple Watch you can view up to 12 months.

eBay
By eBay Inc.
eBay on your Apple Watch gives you access to Activity, items you're Watching, Buying, Selling, and your revenue. And of course has Notifications to keep you up-to-date.

XE Currency

By XE.com Inc.

Not everyone probably checks what their money is worth to other countries on a regular (probably even a weekly) basis. But if you're one the people who do or need to, XE Currency has you covered and makes it easy to do so, even on your Apple Watch.  

Shazam

By Shazam Entertainment Ltd.

Shazam, the music identifying app that works like magic, is a bit disappointing at the moment on the Apple Watch, because it actually still listens through your iPhone. But this might change with watchOS 2, which will give more abilities to apps, like access to the microphone. WatchOS 2 is coming sometime this Spring. 

If you liked this list, remember to share! And if you have any other Apple Watch app suggestions, let us know in the comments! 

12 Best Apps For Apple Watch: Essential Apps To Install [Part 1]

You have an Apple Watch, congrats! Now, what apps should you put on your new smartwatch? The Apple Watch can be very useful for thing like notifications of messages, emails, calls, etc... but what else can be useful - you may be asking... Well, here is my list of the most useful apps for the Apple Watch!

Twitter

By Twitter, Inc.

Twitter on a small screen like the Apple Watch is not a ideal experience, but you can still view your timeline, mentions, notifications, you can retweet, favorite, and more. If you use Twitter, I still recommend installing the app on the Apple Watch. 

Instagram

By Instagram, Inc.

Instagram is that social network where people share their selfies and pictures of the food they're eating. Okay, looking at photos on a small Apple Watch screen is not a great experience - but you can. You can also like photos and give a quick reply and see your activity feed.

PCalc Lite - The Best Free Calculator

By TLA Systems Ltd.

PCalc Lite is the "powerful choice for scientists, engineers, students, programmers". It also makes a nice Apple Watch calculator. It's simple and easy to use, with a nice layout. It also contains a tip calculator.

Evernote

By Evernote

Want to take and read notes on your Apple Watch? Oops, Apple didn't make a Notes app for the watch. Never mind! Evernote is a great notes app that syncs through all your devices. On Apple Watch with Evernote you can; dictate notes, read recent notes, dictate searches, set reminders and get notifications.  

Find Near Me for iPhone

By XLabz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

If you're in a city that you're not familiar with, it can be hard to find things that you may be looking for; like a ATM, Bus station, or maybe something like a Cafe or Bar. Find Near Me can help you out by showing you whats nearby. 

Clear – Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists

By Realmac Software
With Clear you can make to-do lists, set reminders, and set tasks. It also makes a great digital shopping list - and checking off the items from your wrist while shopping, is kinda fun.   

>> Continue To Part 2

Have any other suggestions? What Apple Watch apps do you use on a regular basis? Let us know in the comments! 

Gold & Black iPhone 6S & iPad Air 3: Would You Buy One? [POLL]

Black/Gold iPhone and iPad Mock-up.

Space-Gray / Black, White / Silver, and White / Gold - those are the color options for the latest iPhone and iPad's. But there might be one more color option that Apple should add: Black and Gold.

The Gold colored iPhone's and iPad's have turned out to be a popular item. But some don't like that white glass front. The black screen looks better in my opinion, as it really makes the other colors and the content on the screen pop a lot more. So wouldn't it be nice to have the rich looking gold and the black glass front? (Have a look at the quickly made mockup above, for an idea of how it would look).

Apple has now even added the three color options to their latest MacBook. And the Gold MacBook has the black keys and black glass on the screen - so would it make sense to have a Black and Gold iPhone and iPad? Would you prefer the black and gold color option?

Have your say and vote in the poll below!

Poll: What's More Important In A Smartphone, The Battery Or Its Thickness? - Have Your Say

With rumors of the iPhone 6 being only 6mm thick, which is 1.6mm thinner than the current iPhone 5s, I've got to ask (no matter how predicable your answer may be) what's more important in a smartphone - the battery or its thickness?

If the poll doesn't load for you (below) you can vote by clicking here.

Could The iPhone 6 Be As Thin As The Current iPod Touch? - Comparison Video

Video: Unbox Therapy (YouTube)

Latest rumors and leaks about the next iPhone (presumably called the iPhone 6, or maybe the iPhone Air) all point to a larger screen, most likely 4.7 inches. But even more interesting is that one leaked renderings, supposedly for case-makers, point to a thickness of only 6mm for the iPhone 6. That is the same thickness as the current generation, iPod Touch.

If the leaks are real, the next generation iPhone, although it would be bigger in terms of height and slightly in width, would be super thin! With the camera, antennas, and battery, is that thickness even possible? Is it necessary? I've never head anyone say, the iPhone is too thick. I have heard, the iPhone's battery sucks, on the other hand. Maybe Apple has their priorities wrong...

YouTube channel Unbox Therapy, has gotten one of the cases made possibly from the leaked renderings for the rumored iPhone 6. In the video above, he compares the case to the current iPod Touch which shares the thickness of 6mm. The case shows, that although the iPod doesn't fit (for obvious reasons of height and width differences) the sides fit well, and even the alignment of volume keys match.  

Is the leaked rendering real? Or has someone just made a fake 'perfect' mockup to fool eager Apple fans, and case manufacturers? If real, the iPhone 6 will be impressibly thin - 1.6mm thinner than the iPhone 5s and even 2.1mm thinner than the Samsung Galaxy S5.  Of course there is no way to tell for sure until Apple CEO, Tim Cook, takes the stage the to unveil the next iPhone, presumably in September of this year.

If you wanna see more videos about iPhone 6 leaks, be sure to head over and subscribe to Unbox Therapy's YouTube Channel. 

Poll: The iPhone 6 Screen Size Should Be...?

Over the past few weeks, we've asked what are your design preferences for the next iPhone. Should the iPhone 6 have curved or sharp edges? Which the majority voted for sharp edges. Should the next iPhone have a bigger screen? Most people said, yes.

Todays question is, since most people want a bigger screen size on the iPhone 6, what should that screen size be? There have been rumors of Apple working on a 4.7 inch screen, and a 5.5 inch screen. The 5.5 inch is highly unlikely to be released.  That screen size is just stupidly big. The 4.7 inch is more believable.

So now I'm asking you! What is the perfect size for the next iPhone? 4.7 inch? Or 5 inches and bigger?

Poll: If Apple Released An iWatch, Would You Buy One?

iPod Nano on wrist band, (iWatchz).

The next big thing in mobile technology seems to be wearables. Samsung has already released two smart-watches and a fitness band. Other companies like Sony & Pebble also have smart-watches, and Google is now offering their Android software to many manufactures who will make smart-watches in all 'shapes-and-sizes'. But the one that a lot of people are waiting for - to see what they would release - is a Apple smart-watch, known and rumored on the internet as the "iWatch".

But is there a demand for smart-watches? Our poll today is asking you the question, "If Apple released an iWatch, would you buy one?" Now of course, as the device is not yet available - we know nothing about it. What the features would be... What it would look like... What the price would be... But judging for the smart-watches already on the market, we can get a ruff idea of what it could be. Most likely, it may be a companion to your iPhone, which could show notification, messages, reminders, ect... and might also be health / fitness focused. And whatever else Apple has to 'wow us', is just an extra bonus. So if you're interested in the idea, and would consider buying a 'iWatch', vote "Yes". If you have no interest in a smart-wearable device by Apple, vote "No".

If the poll does not load below, you can click here to vote on the poll.

Poll: Do You Want The iPhone 6 To Have A Bigger Screen?

With the iPhone 6 getting closer, the rumor mill continues to grow. The most common rumor is that the next iPhone will have a bigger screen.

There is also rumors of two new iPhone's that won't even carry the iPhone brand name with bigger screens...

But the real question is, do the public really want an iPhone with a bigger screen? Some seem to think that Apple needs to increase the iPhone's screen size to compete with Samsung's (and other competitors) bigger screen smartphones. I personally however think that a 4 inch screen is big enough. I don't want to hold an iPad mini against my head.

So I'm asking yous. Do you want the iPhone 6 to have a bigger screen? And if so, what do you think the screen size should increase to? 4.5"? 5"? Over 5"? Vote in the poll, and leave your answer in the comments!

Poll: iPhone Edging - Sharp Edge or Curved Edge? Which Do You Prefer?

Wanted to see everyone's opinion on this topic. What type of edge do you prefer on the iPhone? A sharp edge, like on the current iPhone 5s, and since the iPhone 4. Or a curved edge, as seen on the original iPhone, iPhone 3G/S, and iPhone 5c?

While the sharper edge on the iPhone does look cool, I feel that the more curved edge makes the iPhone feel much better to hold. The sharp edge means you can stand your iPhone up, or on its side... I have never done/ or needed to do this.

So what's your opinion? Curved, or sharp? What type of edge would you want on the iPhone 6? Vote in the poll (thanks to app Polar) below, and leave us your comments below! If the poll doesn't load below, you can vote here.

iOS 7.1 is Here! What They Changed: Removed Full Screen Caller ID Photo, Calendar List View, UI Tweaks, Faster Animations, & More...

Apple released software update iOS 7.1 today for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. Here is some new information about the new features and changes in the update. For how to update your device to the new version, see the previous post.

This post will not include all changes in iOS 7.1, but more of the noticeable changes.


Changes In iOS 7.1:

Caller ID Photos:
- In iOS for awhile now we've had full screen caller ID photos. You recieve a phone call, and if you had a photo associated with the contact, there image would show. In iOS 7.1, this is no-longer the case. Now the persons image is only shown in a tiny circle on the right of the screen, next to there name, with a empty blurry background. There seems to be no option to change this behavior. Really Apple? Have you been receiving calls from people who you don't want full screen images of, showing on your screen?

Phone App Buttons:
- Also in the Phone app, some small U.I. button changes, like the Answer/End call buttons are now round.

Calendar:
- Calendar now features a new option to show your day events listed in the month view, similar to how it was in iOS 6.
- Also you may see that Apple has chosen to automatically subscribe you to a U.S. Holiday's calendar. This can be unchecked in the 'Calendars' section.

Wallpapers:
- When setting a wallpaper, you now have the option to turn off the parallax (Perspective Zoom) effect.

U.I. Tweaks:
- Among the user interface tweaks are: Greens are now slightly darker. For example, the Messages icon.
- There is a new 'Turn Off' device screen.
- Control Center appears lighter and now has a little bounce added to the slide-in animation.
- The Keyboard has also received tweaks. The writing is now more bolder and the gray background has also slightly changed. Also the Shift key button has gotten a color change. Now when on, the key's background will be white with a black arrow. When Caps-lock is on, arrow will have a underline.

Animation:
- All the animation in iOS 7.1 are a lot more faster then in the previous version. It really makes the device seem faster.

Accessibility:
- Added to accessibility is new visual options. Button shapes, can make a background to show that text is a button.
- Increase Contrast has got a few new features including; 'Darken Colors', which make certain colors like the Blue Button text darker. And there's 'Reduce White Point', which makes all the 'white' a bit darker.

• Apple's release notes on the iOS 7.1 update can be seen here. 

What do you think of iOS 7.1? Great improvements? Or epic fail? Let us know in the comments.

How To Set a Passcode on Your iPhone That Would Take Over 10 Centuries To Guess!

Passcode's on your iPhone or iPad (or any computer device) is a must these days. Passcode's not only keep out unwanted prying eyes, but they can also stop thieves from accessing your data.

The most typical type of Passcode's are four-digit pins. Even if you have an iPhone 5s, the pin is still required, and can override your fingerprint.

Now for most of us, four digits is the great middle ground between, security and convince. But! Four digit pins are also the easiest to crack. Just imagine, while there are a lot of combinations to guess, it would only take a brute force computer about 11 seconds to crack, guessing at about one thousand guesses per second.

So what if you want a more secure passcode? There is that option available in iOS. And you could create a passcode that could take more than a century to crack!* To do this, you'll need a passcode that uses the iOS keyboard instead of the number pad.


To set a longer passcode, that uses the full iOS keyboard:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Then Passcode Lock.
4. Switch off Simple Passcode.
5. You can now choose a Passcode, using the full keyboard.


So what is this awesome passcode? Here's it is! An example of a passcode that would take 18 centuries to brute force*:

1*)-b10-%NQ

(don't use this password...)

*(Assuming the guessing rate was at one hundred billion guesses per second).

If we examine this, the key to a strong passcode (or password) is randomness. No names, or words, or mix of the two. You ideally want a password that is a mix between: letters, numbers, and special characters, that makes no sense, with the length of at least 11 characters.

GRC's Password Haystack website has a great tool where you can test your own passcode's or passwords, and see how long it would take for them to be brute forced.

As long as your hackers couldn't access your iDevice in some other way, like through some secret back-door program, it would be almost impossible for them to use brute force to guess your passcode.

But, hey, let's be honest. Unless your some top secret spy, a Passcode that long, and difficult to enter every time you want to unlock your iOS device, is way too over the top! (and what if you forget it!) But you can still make your Passcode a little more difficult to guess, while still having the code convenient.

All you need to do is make a short password (5+ characters) using a combination of, letters / symbols / numbers together, or even just 5+ numbers. While the numbers won't stand up against a brute forcing computer, it can stop other people. That is, as long as your Passcode isn't, 1-2-3-4-5-6...

Parents, Read This Before Handing Your Kid An iPad or iPhone!

"Apple CEO Cook Not Happy About $32.5M FTC Deal: How to Get a Refund if You've Been Bilked by In-App Purchases", "Apple will pay parents £20m over in-app purchases", "Who is responsible for kids and in-app purchases: Apple, developers or parents?", are just some of the recent articles about iOS games and in-app purchases, and the case of kids making up to thousands of dollars worth of bills...

Well who is to blame? Apple? The app developers? Or the parents? -  I say the parents are to blame. You don't just buy technology, and not learn how to use it. You don't just hand a gadget to your kids, who obviously know how to use it better than you do. You don't just download games and give them to your kids, and know nothing about them.

So it comes down to education. Parents often lack education in technology. And I believe it's a lack of trying, or wanting to learn. It's easier to blame Apple for your bills, then taking responsibility for the gadget YOU bought, and the account YOU made, with the bank details YOU entered.

Before you give your kid(s) a iPhone or iPad - to stop any unwanted purchases and charges to your Apple iTunes account, all you need to do is the following:


To Stop Unwanted In-App Purchases Made By Your Kids: 

1. Open the Setting app.

2. Navigate to/and tap General.

3. Tap Restrictions.

4. Then Enable Restrictions.

5. Set up a PIN. Make it something you can remember, that your kids can't guess. This is not the same PIN as a Passcode to unlock the device.

6. Now you can edit the list of everything you can restrict. Switch Off everything you don't want your kids to be able to do. In this case, switch off In-App Purchases.

7. That's it! Now when someone tries to make an in-app purchase, they'll be required to enter the PIN.


Please share this article with your friends (especially if they're parents) to educate them on the subject.

Polar - Ask a Photo Poll Question, Vote on Answers and Share Your Opinions - iPhone App Review

Have a question that you want to ask? Need some opinions from other people? Or like giving your opinion to others? If you answered, "yes", to any of these questions, you should try out,  Polar by Input Factory, Inc.

Polar is an opinions app.  Anyone can ask a 'This or That' question, which is in this case a photo poll question; one or two images and the two possible answers. Then other Polar users can vote on your question and add a comment.

You can view questions by: Popular, People you are Following, Recent or Search a Hash Tag.

Polar is well designed, looks cool and is easy to use. Anyone can vote on the questions. To make your own questions and use the other features you'll need to register and make a profile.

Polar is a great way to crowd source an answer, for any situation. It could help you choose between two options or settle an argument or even for just general information.

Even if you don't have any questions to ask, you may find it fun answering others' questions and giving your opinion.

Polar is FREE and available for iOS (designed for iPhone and iPad).