Pencil

By now, I'm sure you've heard of the app Paper. It's the artisticly accurate drawing app. It is the blank canvas for the digital artist. FiftyThree, the company behind Paper, has unveiled a new product. The Pencil! Are we noticing a trend here? They also sell customizable books called the "Book." The Pencil is a Bluetooth stylus (only compatible when the Paper app is on) with palm rejection and a digital eraser. You can learn more about Pencil at:

http://www.fiftythree.com/pencil

Pencil pre-orders are currently available at special introductory pricing at $49.99-$59.99. There is no guarentee of Christmas delivery. 

Amazon Prime Air

Remember the second episode of Back To The Future predicted flying cars in the year 2015? I don't think any movie director could've predicted this. Flying packages! In as soon as 2015, you can get your packages in 30-minutes or less! While few details are available currently, Amazon seems very committed to this project and has already contacted the FAA for permission to make this a reality. Amazon currently runs other services to deliver products as soon as possible to their customers such as Amazon Prime, Kindle books, and Amazon Fresh.

The Click - Holiday Music On Demand

Need some holiday music to go along with the holiday spirit in the air? I've got just the thing!

Note: Viewers who can't view the video can view it by clicking here!

Tight on Mac Storage?

If your Mac is running low on storage space, try this tip. External hard drives are getting cheaper as time goes on. For this tip, I recommend a WesternDigital My Passport [Direct Link] (Be sure to format it with Disk Utility!). Simply move your iTunes library using this procedure provided by Apple. Note: In step 5, you will use the external drive for where to move the library.

iStudiez Pro Updated For iOS 7

iStudiez Pro, the app that acts as a digital school planner, has been updated for iOS 7. This long-awaited update looks amazing on any iOS device! In addition, the team behind the app is putting on a weekend long sale. It's 60% off! That's $2.99! 

To get the app, go to this link:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/istudiez-pro/id310636441?mt=8

Black Friday

Happy Thanksgiving! Before I get into today's post, I'd just like to say that I'm thankful for all of my loyal viewers and followers. Thank you! For those who don't know, tonight at midnight (and to a lesser extent, tomorrow) is Black Friday! A day where major retailers cut their prices massively. In geek terms, "It's super effective (Pokémon Reference)!" If you need a little help Black Friday shopping, be sure to check out TGI Black Friday. It's an app that helps you find all of the gifts you need at their lowest price. It's updated and ready for 2013! The best part? It's free! So, be sure to get a copy of this app [Direct Link]! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Apps

There are many Thanksgiving apps for the iPad and Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Today, I've compiled some of the best cooking apps for the iPad (and some for iPhone) into one blog post. They're so good, even the most culinary deficient with no proprietary cooking experience can use them.

Panna:

Panna is a beautiful app with amazing media to show chef stories and this cinematic of turkey. However, let's not get carried away, because this post is about cooking, not pictures. Panna is a great way for a beginner to make a professional meal. Not only does it give you a video with each recipe, but it also gives you tips and tricks. These tips and tricks are actually in English! Not just food-jargon! Do you have a specific question not answered in the recipe? Ask the chef yourself! He or she will answer it online. There is a whole community that will help you with many other questions. You can add your own notes for future reference, favorite the recipe for next year, and even share it to your friends and family! There is an integrated shopping list that the recipe can add ingredients to as well. Panna is available for iPhone and iPad for free [Direct Link]. However, the Thanksgiving collection of recipes costs $4.99. If you are a subscriber to the Panna magazine, you can get the recipes for free.

GOJEE:

GOJEE makes cooking like a round of Chopped for your own kitchen. It gives you a list of ingredients and a picture. No directions. Interpret it anyway you want. Use it as inspiration or make it a bit of a challenge for yourself. This app is definitely for a more experienced chef, however if you need some help, you can view the original recipe for it and you might find the directions there. The app also organizes types of food into broad categories for even more inspiration. GOJEE is available for free for the iPhone and iPad [Direct Link].

Thanksgiving: A Bon Appétit Manual:

This app is for one who just wants a simple recipe app. Here you go! Browse a community of recipes from people just like you, not famous chefs (which isn't a bad thing)! Thanksgiving: A Bon Appétit Manual is available for iPhone and iPad from the App Store [Direct Link].

Honorable Mentions:

While these apps are still great apps, I feel that the first three really embrace Thanksgiving. I hope to do a more in-depth review on these apps soon, but until then, here are the runner-ups (all free and in no particular order).

• Evernote Food [Direct Link]
• The Recipe Box [Direct Link]
• Makr [Direct Link]
• Food Network In The Kitchen [Direct Link]
• Must-Have Recipes from Better Homes and Gardens [Direct Link]
• Epicurious [Direct Link]

Jobs is Now on iTunes

For those who didn't see it in theaters, Jobs, the biodrama of Steve Jobs, is now in the iTunes Store [Direct Link] for $19.99 in HD and $14.99 in SD. It can also be rented for $4.99 in HD and $3.99 in SD. 

The Click - Games 4 The Holidays - Wii U - Part 2

Finally, +Jonathan Davies and I finish our discussion. 

To check out John's video of Kindle accessories, click here!

Black Friday!

This Friday is Black Friday! Don't forget your tech gifts! Most tech retailers do some sort of Black Friday event, including Apple. If you're stumped for an idea, be sure to check out our Holiday Gift List 4 Geeks located at the top of this page. 

Coin

Coin is the one card you'll ever need. It combines gift cards, credit cards, and debit cards. It also sends your phone a notification if you ever leave it behind. Currently, there is a 50% discount for preorders (a total of $55 including shipping). You can order your Coin here!

NOTE: To view the video, you must use a computer!

Clumsy Ninja

One of the apps announced at WWDC 2013 was Clumsy Ninja. It was released yesterday. You can check it out for free on the Apple App Store [Direct Link]. Did you know that this is the first app to feature a video to promote it? Well, it is. Enjoy. I hope to do a review on this app soon.

Life On iPad

Apple today released a new iPad website. It's called Life on iPad. It talks about how certain careers take advantage of iPad's unique features. 

Here's the link:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/life-on-ipad/

Apple Store App for iPad

After years of complaints for the Apple Store App for iPhone, there is FINALLY an iPad-native app. This new app is completely separate from the iPhone version. The new app takes advantage of a larger screen and looks like a refined version of their online store and almost looks like a catalog for the holidays. It's not for on-the-go shoppers (that's why there's an iPhone version), as there are no in-store features for the iPad version. Be sure to check it out. It's free [Direct Link]!

Twitter

If you haven't noticed, Twitter is trending. While many protest it as a distraction, I find it interesting in moderation. In fact, most of my tweets are automated. Many big-name companies use Twitter as part of their marketing department. NBC's show, The Voice, uses it to let America save singers in real-time. In many commercials, you'll find hashtags (#ThisIsAHashtag) in the corners of the screens. Twitter will go crazy with the Winter Olympics coming up. In fact, Twitter went public recently. They are currently selling for $41.75 a share. What are your thoughts?

iTunes Can Send Notifications About Current Songs and Up Next

iTunes Can Send Notifications

It's time to get your holiday playlist ready! Here's a little tip if you're the DJ for your holiday party. Whenever a song changes in iTunes, you'll get a notification. Just in case you're wondering what the song is... Also, be sure you know about the "Up Next" feature. Whenever you want to queue a song, just find the song, click the arrow next to it, and click "Add to Up Next." This will queue the song and you can manage the order with the little button inside the player. Happy holidays!

To Manage Notifications, Check iTunes Preferences...

Update Your Device!

If your computer is running slow, be sure to check for any updates. You should check every week. This will protect your computer from viruses. It's virus season! 

P.S. Due to a problem with YouTube, I am unable to upload today. Stay tuned!

Apple iTunes Connect Annual Shutdown Scheduled

For those who don't know, every year near December, Apple shuts down iTunes Connect. This pretty much means that developers can't submit apps while it's off. This doesn't affect consumers in any way. The Shutoff Date: December 21-27. Mark your calendars!

Apple Store New Free App

In addition to the "Holiday" tab in the Apple Store app, there is a new free app offer available. It's The Photo Cookbook - Baking. Perfect for the holidays! Simply download the Apple Store App [Direct Link] and find the offer at the bottom of the Holiday section. Happy baking!

iBooks and iTunes U Updated for iOS 7

Today, iBooks and iTunes U were updated for iOS 7! The design is much simpler and cleaner. iBooks is an app that allows one to read digital books on their iOS device or Mac. iTunes U provides courses for schools and colleges directly to student's iOS devices. iBooks [Direct Link] and iTunes U [Direct Link] are both available for free from the Apple App Store.

iBooks New Icon

iTunes U New Icon