Geoffrey L. Goetz
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Running out of room on your iOS 8 device? How to manage local storage versus the cloud
More and more, the core features of iOS favor storage in the cloud rather than on the device. Here are some tips on how you can manage both the free space on your device and cellular data usage. → Read More
How “Today Widgets” work in iOS 8, and how developers should work them into their apps
What is know as Today Widgets received a much needed update with the release of iOS 8. Here is how some developers are taking advantage of this new feature from within the Today view of the Notification Center. → Read More
How to use Apple’s Continuity, iCloud Drive and AirDrop to share files with yourself
When you think of online sharing, you think about sharing your files with other people. Apple’s iOS and OS X updates will show you how easy it is to to share with your other devices. → Read More
How to secure your iPhone with iOS 8 password managers and Touch ID
Until recently, you had to choose between the convenience of Apple’s own security enhancements native to iOS and the power and added sophistication possible with modern password managers. iOS 8 finally changes all of that. → Read More
Thinking about switching to iOS 8's new Family Sharing? Here's what you need to know
With iTunes Family Share, Apple has finally found a way to help families manage purchases across multiple devices. Is it worth throwing out your old workarounds? → Read More
Where are my iPhone photos? How to use the new photo management features in iOS 8
Sometimes when Apple introduces an enhanced, and streamlined user experience with their products, it comes in the form of removing features rather than adding them. Such is the case with photos on iOS 8. → Read More
How iOS 8 can help you take control of your iPhone's battery life
Seasonal issues concerning battery life have become a expected part of each new iOS release. But with iOS 8, Apple has included at least one new feature that will make battery performance issues much easier to diagnose. → Read More
How will the new iPhone screen sizes affect iOS developers?
Apple may have challenged iPhone developers to figure out how best to support the different screen dimensions of the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, something that Android developers have been doing for years. → Read More
Goodbye, iOS 7: Tips for preparing for the iOS 8 upgrade
It’s that time of year again: Many people are deciding whether to upgrade to Apple’s new iOS. But before you switch to iOS 8, here are a few things you should do first. → Read More
As Apple prepares the iPhone 6, here's a look at mobile market share
Prior to Apple releasing a new iPhone next month, I wanted to establish a baseline for the types of smartphones people use. The numbers showing what people use, especially in the US, can be very different than what manufactures make. → Read More
Should so-called "free" apps really be labeled as "free?"
While the world looks towards Cupertino in September for signs of a new iPhone, developers will have an eye on Europe as Google stops listing apps that offer in-app purchases as “Free”. → Read More
How to spot birds, planes, and maybe even a superhero with your iPhone
There are things you can see and things you can’t see when you gaze up into the sky. With a little help from an app or two, you can identify all of them. → Read More
There is more to mobile web development than just HTML, Javascript and CSS
Web apps are still an easier choice for many enterprises to make when it comes to deciding how best to develop for smart devices. Even if they wanted to develop a native app, often times they simply cannot. → Read More
How to troubleshoot and fix common issues with your iPhone and iPad
When you experience poor network connections, slow or sluggish performance, or even times when the device simply won’t respond, there are a wide range of symptoms that may have one thing in common, a simple solution. → Read More
How developers can repurpose old web graphics for new mobile platforms
Being stuck with a graphic that was created for a different purpose or platform can be discouraging. Knowing how to resize that graphic with sharper, crisper edges can make all the difference in the world. → Read More
Electronic discovery is a challenge. BYOD is a possible solution
Wish you could make your own decision about which device you use at work? You may not have to wait much longer, as more and more companies are requiring employees to use their own devices. → Read More
How to keep in touch on long trips with your iPhone
When planning a trip with family and friends, keeping up with each member’s last minute schedule changes can be time consuming. Using the following iOS tips will help by keeping everyone well informed during the event. → Read More
How to move your music and photo libraries from one iOS device to another
Apple has done a pretty good job of getting your various media and photo libraries on to your iPod or iOS device. Getting them off is another matter entirely. → Read More
How to go completely paperless with iOS
It still takes a little effort to go completely paperless; with names like iPad and tablet, the devices we use still pay homage to a paper-based world. But there are some apps for those who wish to banish paper. → Read More
How to learn to play piano with a little help from your iPad
There are aspects about learning to play piano where the iPad can help, and there are others where it can hurt. The following will look at both sides and hopefully make learning a bit easier. → Read More