Daily Tip: How to mark multiple emails as read in iOS 5

Have a ton of unreal messages and wondering how to just declare email bankruptcy and mark them all as read? iOS 5 still doesn’t give you that magical “mark all” button but it does let you mark multiple messages as read in the Mail app, which can help save a lot of time when you’re crunching through emails on-the-go.

Now, all of the emails you selected will be marked as read and, if you’re using iCloud, Exchange, or IMAP, will reflect as such across all email clients you have connected to your email service. It’s as simple as that!

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Mobile Nations 9: Grand Theft Mobile

Kevin, Phil, Derek, Dan, and Rene talk Windows Phone from Mango to Tango (and Nokia!), BlackBerry DevCon and BBX superphones, Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus, webOS and the road ahead, and iPhone 4S and Siri. This is Mobile Nations!

Got something to say? Agree or disagree with something we said? Have something you want us to discuss on a future show? Don’t just sit there yelling at the screen, dammit, let us know!

Phil Nickinson (@philnickinson) of Android Central

Kevin Michaluk (@crackberrykevin) of CrackBerry.com

Derek Kessler (@dkdsgn) of PreCentral.net

Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) of TiPb.com

Our music is pROgraM vs. Us3R by by morgantj. Introduction by Joseph Holder.

Thanks to the Smartphone Experts network of store for sponsoring this podcast, and to our fantastic live chat members for keeping us honest and making us smart!

Apple television, the next great unicorn chase

Now that we have the iPhone and iPad, the next great unicorn to chase seems to be an Apple television — not the Apple TV set top box, but a full on elegant glass and aluminium object de panel art from Jony Ive and co. to hang on our wall and banish cables and crummy cable boxes from our living rooms once and for all. When last we got analyst-fueled Apple television rumors, it turned out to be the 27-inch iMac. This time, however, we get a passage from the just-released Steve Jobs biography:

“He very much wanted to do for television sets what he had done for computers, music players, and phones: make them simple and elegant. I’d like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use,’ he told me. ‘It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.’ No longer would users have to fiddle with complex remotes for DVD players and cable channels. ‘It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine. I finally cracked it.”

And now this, from Bloomberg:

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is turning to the software engineer who built iTunes to help lead its development of a television set, according to three people with knowledge of the project. Jeff Robbin, who helped create the iPod in addition to the iTunes media store, is now guiding Apple’s internal development of the new TV effort, said the people, who declined to be identified because his role isn’t public.

Interface is only one of the things Apple will have to crack, however. Content is called king for a reason. A gorgeously designed TV set only goes so far if you can’t get your sports, your special events, and everything else cable and satellite currently has an oligopoly on.

Don’t get me wrong — from 2007 to 2010 I went from a Treo 650 to an iPhone 4S yet my TV has pretty much the same crappy Scientific Atlanta PVR hung from it. If any dinosaur of an industry needs to get hit by the Apple meteorite and turned into the fossil fuel of the future, it’s television. The idea of an Apple designed, engineered, and programmed television is enticing — though my wallet threatens to punch me in the nose at the mere thought of lining up every year for that multi-thousand dollar product launch. It’s just trickier to see what an Apple television would be to a current Sony or Samsung the way an iPhone was to Treo or iPad to Tablet PC. It’s tricky to see what it would do that an Apple TV box couldn’t, aside from being neater and tidier.

Of course Apple probably has all sorts of products in the lab. Their success, however, has come from not shipping something until they knew how to go to market with it. iPhone took them years. iPad years more. Conceivably Apple could pull the trigger on a television as soon as 2012, but until Tim Cook and co. show it off on stage, just like chasing unicorns, it’s just flights of fun and fancy.

Source: Bloomberg

Sprint working to fix slow iPhone 4S data speeds?

Matthew Panzarino of The Next Web reports that Sprint knows about, and is working on, the slow data speeds frustrating many iPhone 4S

Now it seems that an internal email has been sent to Sprint representatives, informing them that Apple and Sprint are working together on a “confirmed nationwide issue” dealing with the slow data rates many users are experiencing. There was no information about what the cause of the issues are or what the expected resolution date might be.

Since the CDMA iPhone 4S is limited to EV-DO rev A speeds, they’re going to potentially be much slower than an HSPA 14.4 AT&T iPhone 4S, but they should be equal to the similarly networked Verizon iPhone 4S.

Check out the link below for the details and, if you’re on Sprint, let us know how your data is performing.

Source: The Next Web

Apple’s “Celebration of Steve’s Life” Event Video Posted

Apple held a commemorative event on October 19 celebrating the life of co-founder Steve Jobs. CEO Tim Cook led the proceedings on Apple’s campus in Cupertino, California.

Friends, family, and employees shared stories of Steve’s principles, leadership, and enthusiasm; reminiscing in their feelings about the visionary. Coldplay, one of Steve’s favorite musical groups, performed several of their most popular songs in his honor.

Thousands of people were in attendance, while many more watched live. Apple Store employees joined in on the celebration as stores worldwide were closed.

Steve passed away on October 5, 2011 at age 56. He was a true visionary, leading Apple through the rise of the Mac, iPod, and iPhone. Few can say that they have had as much of an impact as he has had on the world.

Tim Cook’s closing words:/>

“Steve made our world a better place. He left his fingerprints all over society, all over the world. He also leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirt that will be the foundation of this company forever. There are no words in Webster that will express the sadness or our gratitude for the opportunity to have worked with the world’s best genius. Steve, we will miss you forever and we will honor you in your memory by dedicating ourselves to doing the work that you love so much.”

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Steve Jobs iRemembrance: iPhone Alley is celebrating and remembering the life of Apple co-founder/former CEO Steve Jobs during our first annual Steve Jobs iRemembrance Week (extended to iRemembrance Month). Following the passing away of the greatest visionary and world-changing pioneer of the past century, we will honor Steve Job’s irreplaceable spirit knowing in our hearts that it will carry on for generations to come.

Mage Gauntlet App Review – A Retro RPG in Its Most Nostalgic Form

Rather than the usual hook swinging games that are released by developer, Rocketcat Games, is onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/itunes.apple.com/us/app/mage-gauntlet/id460697573?mt=8');" target="_blank" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mage-gauntlet/id460697573?mt=8">Mage Gauntlet, a retro RPG that breached the App Store’s gates this past Thursday. Topnotch Nostalgia and alluring retro artwork go hand in hand in this game to create an attractive masterpiece that showcases what developers can accomplish.

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Much different than the usual free-roam environments that you’d see in most other RPGs, Mage Gauntlet’s gameplay takes place through a total of 42 levels. Once you unlock Master Mode by completing the regular campaign, these 42 levels will become replayable but instead with more motivation to be beat once again by hardcore gamers as you’ll see an increase in difficulty as well as in the number of monsters. So you’re basically on rails other than the occasional diversions from the path.

As you run around battling with the various monsters, rummaging through the occasional treasure chest and destroying infrastructure with the help of your sword, you’ll pick up a whole plethora of various items which can be used additionally with a total of 19 pets to improve your character’s multiple traits – these equitable items as well as the leveling system will allow you to steadily increase many traits that your character possesses. Departing from the normal button-smashing gameplay, you’ll be surprised to see that the battles that occur in Mage Gauntlet will often require strategic use of the regular attack button as well as the secondary dash – thanks to this whole system, along with the frequent additional of new enemy faces, the gameplay is kept alive.

Accompanying the catchy chiptunes, is the pixel artwork that many gamers, whether they be older or of the current generation, will enjoy. I’ve taken a shot at pixel artwork, and I’ve got to say that it’s definitely not easy, so it’s evident that whoever on the Rocketcat team that designed the sprites for Mage Gauntlet undoubtedly had a hand to do so. It’s great to see this kind of artwork in a game like such, especially with the desired nostalgia that the developers wanted the game to bring back. Even if the gameplay wasn’t so flawless, I’d recommend purchasing the game solely for the sake of the artwork – but that’s only because pixel artwork is all the way down my alley.

Being inspired by old-school Nintendo titles, Mage Gauntlet does an excellent job of effectively maintaining a retro feel as well as a modern feel. The fact remains: whether you’re looking to spend an hour or not on the game, you’re inevitably going to get sucked in every time you open the application. The combination of professional pixel artwork, cleverly placed items and battles that differ greatly from the norm, amounts to a flawless game that any gamer is sure to enjoy, especially for only $2.99.

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iPhoneAlley rates Mage Gauntlet 5/5 - It’s down our alley!

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Is Apple Working on Sprint’s Data Speed Problem?

Complaints about slow data speeds via the Sprint network have been piling up ever since the iPhone 4S launched on October 14. Sprint publicly denied the problem a few days later, but a recently leaked internal email revealed that Sprint and Apple are now acknowledging the issue.

According to onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/thenextweb.com/apple/2011/10/24/sprint-and-apple-are-working-on-a-nationwide-issue-with-data-speeds/');" target="_blank" href="http://thenextweb.com/apple/2011/10/24/sprint-and-apple-are-working-on-a-nationwide-issue-with-data-speeds/">Next Web, an e-mail sent to Sprint representatives confirmed there is a “nationwide issue” with data speeds, and that Sprint and Apple are working on it together. The memo didn’t offer a cause for the problem or a timeframe for fixing it.

One Sprint customer claims a Sprint representative read him the e-mail and offered him a free onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/mobile.engadget.com/2010/08/19/sprints-3g-capable-airave-from-airvana-starts-shipping/');" target="_blank" href="http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/08/19/sprints-3g-capable-airave-from-airvana-starts-shipping/">AirRave 3G Airvana hotspot as a solution.

Originally Sprint said there were only a “small number of reports of slow data speeds when using the iPhone 4S,” but postings on Sprint and Apple forums suggest otherwise. If the problem is widespread, it could be a problem with the iPhone 4S baseband firmware or the device itself according to The Next Web.

Here’s Sprint’s original response to the complaints:

“As always, Sprint is carefully monitoring the performance of the 3G network. We are looking into a small number of reports of slow data speeds when using the iPhone 4S, however there are also reports showing that Sprint’s network is the fastest, such as the Gizmodo report that came out earlier today. Speed tests represent a moment in time and are subject to many variables including weather, time of day, device, and proximity to a tower. Sprint will continue to monitor the feedback we are getting from our customers and will investigate and resolve any issues that may arise.”

Gameloft Halloween Sale Knocks Six Titles Down To A Buck

As seems to happen with every holiday, there’s a game sale from Gameloft. The Halloween sale sees six titles reduced in price to just $0.99 each, though there’s no evidence of anything even remotely Halloween themed to any of them. No ghost, goblins, pumpkins, trick or treaters, costumes, or anything else for that matter.

Here’s the titles on sale:

Sure, it’s just a crass and obvious way to boost flagging sales on old titles, but a sale’s a sale!

Packing Pal for iPhone helps you remember what to pack

Packing Pal is an iPhone app that helps you create and manage your packing lists. It also includes a built-in catalog of suggesting packing items as well as packing tips.

We designed Packing Pal specifically to make it easy to create and use your own packing lists. The user interface is streamlined and simplified to make packing a breeze, without overwhelming you with unnecessary buttons and options.

Packing Pal for for iPhone is available on the iPhone for $2.99.

[App Store link]

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iDoodle: The Force is still with us

“More powerful than you could possibly imagine…”

How to set up iTunes Wi-Fi sync for Windows

Tired of tethering to iTunes and wondering how to get Wi-Fi sync set up on Windows? Luckily with iTunes 10.5 and iOS 5 it’s easy to get the Zune guys to stop teasing you. Here’s how:

• Make sure the PC running iTunes is connected to the same Wi-Fi network and is running iTunes version 10.5

• Plug in the device you want to setup Wi-Fi sync with


• When its been recognized, click on it in the left column then select Summary in the header bar

• Scroll down until you see the option for Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi

• Click the box to turn it on


• Hit Apply

That’s it, now as long as iTunes is open on your PC, as soon as you plug your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into the power outlet, it should appear in iTunes and sync over Wi-Fi.

(Yes — It has to be plugged in to the power for this to work, so you are really just cutting the cord to the PC not to the wall!)

If you want to initiate a sync manually, you can do this from your iOS device and you don’t need to be plugged into a power outlet.

• Go to Settings


• General

• Click on iTunes Wi-Fi Sync


• Click on Sync Now

That is all there is too it, you can now sync your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad without the cable. Well without a cable connected to your PC anyway!

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Top complaints with the iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S is arguably the most popular version of the iPhone released thus far. Yet, as any tech junkie would tell you, nothing is perfect. The iPhone 4 got off to an infamous start last year when it was discovered that there was an antenna issue that caused dropped calls and endless user complaints. On the plus side, the iPhone 4S does not feature these sort of problems. There are basically two types of complaints thus far: hardware based complaints and software based complaints. Now at the end of the day, hardware issues will become less important because frankly these cannot be addressed at this stage. On the other hand, software related issues can and should be addressed.

 

First, the hardware issues. The initial complaints focused on the fact that Apple did not radically redesign the iPhone 4S, instead it used the same design and revamped the hardware. Now this did not exactly appeal to most hardcore iPhone fanatics but in reality this made sense because it means that accessories bought over the course of the last year (for the iPhone 4) are not compatible for the iPhone 4S as well. In addition, it means that Apple has more time to experiment with more radical designs and still-immature materials. Another complaint was that the hardware specs do not exactly measure up to those released by Apple’s arch-rival Android, especially Samsung’s Galaxy S2.

 Now on the software side, as soon as iOS 5 was released many complained that they could not download it properly but this was because the high level of demand put a lot of stress on Apple’s servers. Secondly, the iPhone 4S’ personal assistant Siri seems to be getting overwhelmed at certain times when there is a surge in user activity. This is because Siri is linked to a remote server that helps it perform some of its core actions. When there is too much activity resulting from the use of millions of users, Siri’s performance stalls.

Found Footage: SNL Parody Of Steve Jobs Round Table

This SNL sketch was from a dress rehearsal, and didn’t make the cut to actually get shown, but is a fantastically funny take on the Charlie Rose: Steve Jobs tribute roundtable. It’s a remarkably sharp and accurate look at how CEOs really don’t live up to the example Jobs set in the field, and given how hit-or-miss SNL tends to be, I’m surprised this didn’t make the cut.

This is a Hulu clip, so it might not work over iOS or outside of the USA. Sorry folks.

[via SAI]

Updates on the Apple Vs Android war

Recently HTC launched multiple lawsuits against Apple, accusing it of infringing some of its patents. This was made easier after HTC bought some patents from Google, which in turn got access to a large volume of patents following its purchase of Motorola Mobility. However, despite the efforts of HTC, Apple still seems to have a strong legal advantage over its competitors. The latest blow to HTC came when U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Apple did not infringe upon any of HTC’s patents.

 

The panel was composed of six judges who came to the conclusion that while the patents presented by HTC were indeed valid, Apple did not infringe them. This ruling is significant because the ITC does have the power to ban imports of products that violate the patents of other companies. However, HTC vowed to challenge the initial findings in hopes of winning some sort legal victory against Apple. The patents that were at issue covered a smart phone’s dialer, address list, and power management features.

 In the wider context this is yet another victor for Apple against Android and this comes just as Apple successfully blocked the sale of Samsung’s latest generation smart phone and Tablet PC in multiple countries including Germany, Australia and the Netherlands. The patents war is certainly going to get more intense over time because both sides are armed to the teeth and ready for a long protracted conflict. This just goes to highlight the value of the growing market, of which both rivals are battling to gain control.

 In the future, however, the focus may be less on hardware and more on software and this could open up a lot of new possibilities and opportunities for new legal confrontations. This is important to note because smart phones have a lot of potential in terms of features and not just better graphics and processors. All the processing power in the world is ultimately useless if users cannot get an interactive experience with the phone.

Apple Kills Orange Smart Cover, Adds Dark Grey

Apple has tweaked their line up of polyurethane iPad Smart Cover, killing the bright orange one that was previously available, and replacing it with a much more understated dark grey. You can still see the orange one in the full spread of smart covers, shown below.

The leather versions have a much more subtle tweak, Apple is now describing them as having a  “color matched microfiber lining” on the inside, so assumedly they’re now a uniform color both on the front and back of the case.

The whole series also now has new part numbers, separate from the previous version.

[via 9to5 Mac]

Apple Preps In-Store Pickups Of Online Orders

According to MacRumors, Apple is prepping a new service called Sherwood, which will allow you to buy products online, and then pick them up in store. Every item available online, including fully customizes Macs, engraved iPods and accessories can be bought online, and then you can just pop down to your local Apple store and grab them.

Many of the items will be available for same day purchase, requiring just identification and proof of purchase in order to access. Some orders with harder to find parts and customization may take a couple of days to ship to the store.

The other advantage to this system is the ability to nominate someone else to go and pick it up for you, a boon for those who work bizarre hours and can’t afford to sit by the door all day waiting for Fedex to drop things off.

Apple Television Set Rumor Rears Its Head Again

Every couple of months, the rumor that Apple is prepping to make a television set pops up again. Gene Munster is a huge fan of this in particular, and yet again he’s taken to posting an investor note saying as much. Normally, we ignore these rumors, partly because there’s no evidence, partly because it’s Munster’s hobby, and partly because they never come to fruition, but this time there’s something more in the air.

One of the facts that came out of today’s Steve Jobs bios (available on Kindle and iBooks now) is that just before his death, the Apple CEO apparently had big plans for an AppleTV that was an actual HDTV.

“He very much wanted to do for television sets what he had done for computers, music players, and phones: make them simple and elegant,” Isaacson wrote.

Isaacson continued: “‘I’d like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use,’ he told me. ‘It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.’ No longer would users have to fiddle with complex remotes for DVD players and cable channels. ‘It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine. I finally cracked it.’”

It’s that “finally cracked it” comment that has lead to a flurry of discussion and rumor that this may have been Jobs’ last project. I wouldn’t count on it until we see some solid evidence, but this is more than we’ve ever had before.

TiPb celebrity iPhone and iPad sightings for October 24, 2011

Hello everyone and welcome to a little feature we like to call the TiPb celebrity iPhone and iPad sightings roundup! Time to take a little break from your daily routine and relax with a little gossip from the world of the rich and famous. What do all of these celebrities have in common? They all were spotted with an iPhone or iPad, of course. Check out a ton of pictures after the break, and if you spot a celebrity rocking an iPhone or iPad, drop us an email at so we can include them in the next roundup, next week!

Please note: Some pictures may from time-to-time be NSFW (Not Safe For Work) so use discretion when viewing.

Zac Efron hustles through LAX with his iPhone.

The youngsters are all about Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez and their little tweeny romance. They’re seen here in Canada at a hockey game, peering into Selena’s pink iPhone.

Reese Witherspoon went shopping in California with her iPhone in a cool white case.

This picture of Pink scares me.

Philip Seymour Hoffman does his impression of a Hungry Hungry Hippo at the screening of The Ides of March in London.

The beautiful Olivia Wilde prepares for a Revlon commercial shoot with her iPhone in one hand and coffee in the other.

English model Nicola McLean is spotted leaving a party in London.

country singer LeAnn Rimes has a sweet wooden looking case on her iPhone.

Jordan Knight has the right stuff… and an iPhone! Here is a self-portrait he recently tweeted.

I don’t know what’s up with Gerard Butler. He’s a regular over on the CrackBerry Celebrity Roundup with his BlackBerry Pearl 3G. I’m sad to see him here snapping pics with an iPhone. Maybe he rocks dual phones?

Emma Roberts is seen shopping in Los Angeles.

Chaz Bono is snapped leaving STK restaurant in Los Angeles after a party with other members of Dancing with the Stars.

Adam Richman and actor Chad Michael Murray pose for a picture on the New York Jets sideline.

Apple updates iPad 2 Smart Covers, kills off orange, adds dark gray

Apple has updated its iPad 2 line of Smart Covers, killing off the orange polyurethane version and replacing it with a much more tasteful dark gray version. It has also improved the other colors in the polyurethane range, which it claims are now more vibrant — they all now come with a color matched microfiber lining too. The leather versions haven’t been changed except with the addition of the color matched microfiber lining.

The Smart Covers are available in the Apple Store and are still priced at $39 for the Polyurethane model and $69 for the Leather version.

Source: Apple Store via 9to5 Mac

Daily Deal: Apple USB Power Adapter w/ Sync Cable only $14.95

Just get a new iPhone 4S, or otherwise wish you had an extra charging cable around to deal with battery woes? Well the TiPb Store has the Apple USB Power Adapter w/ Sync Cable on sale for only $14.95!**. That’s the dock cable and the AC adapter for way less than Apple charges. Get it now. Get a few!

Shop Apple USB Power Adapter w/ Sync Cable now!

iPad Live 79: 4 geeks and a beard

Georgia, Seth, and Rene are joined by Jim Dalrymple of The Loop to talk Steve Jobs biography, sneak in some iPhone 4S, and dig through iOS 5, battery life, PlayBook 2.0, Ice Cream Sammich tablets, and more. This is iPad Live!

Thanks to the TiPb iPad Accessory Store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat!

Music Hear me Roar by iPad Live theme song contest winner, DieselJesus!

Mobile Nations Monday Brief for October 24, 2011

Ice Cream Sandwich – All you need to know Samsung and Google Introduce The Galaxy Nexus T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Review	Check out all the BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011 Coverage R.I.P JDE Official Facebook Messenger app hits BlackBerry
Android Central Podcast CrackBerry.com Podcast PalmCast Podcast WPCentral Podcast iPhone Event Preview & iPad Live Podcast	HTC considered, decided against, purchasing webOS. Again. webOS 3.0.4 pushed out to TouchPads: hands-on Veer disappearing from AT&T stores, Pixi Plus still soldiering on
iPhone 4S Review Top 5 iOS 5 apps for iPhone and iPad iPhone 4S and iOS 5 tips and how-to	Tango video calling app ported to other Windows Phones Rumor: Microsoft’s Windows Phone plans 2012-2014 Orange: Windows Phone’s future depends on Nokia

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