Jason Cipriani

How to use Google Drive on Android, iOS

Since its launch in early 2012, the Google Drive app has seen many changes. When it originally launched it replaced the Google Docs app, didn’t allow you to actually edit documents on iOS, but allowed for creating and editing Google Docs files within the Android app. Now it better serves as a hub for accessing …

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Your complete guide to Apple’s iCloud Drive

Looking back now, it’s clear Apple has long been working its way toward a Dropbox-like solution for keeping files synced across its product lineup. When iCloud originally launched, it offered document and data syncing but lacked any true interface for users to access the files outside of the appropriate apps. With iCloud Drive, the service has turned into a true …

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Getting started with the iCloud Photo Library

Apple’s iCloud Photo Library service is built into its iOS and OS X devices. Using the service, you can backup and sync your photos and videos across all of your Apple devices without any extra effort on your part. Before you begin using it, however, there’s some things you should know. Follow along as we walk you through various aspects, …

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How to add Apple Music to your Sonos system

Last month, Sonos announced Apple Music would be available as a music service starting December 15. True to its word, Sonos has released an update to its controller apps that add support for Apple’s streaming service, albeit in beta form. The beta tag means it’s entirely possible you’ll experience issues when using the service, and you should expect frequent updates …

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Get started with your brand

You’ve just unboxed a shiny new iOS device — your first! — and you’re staring at it with ample excitement and a tinge of fear. Fear of the unknown, of technology and that you’ll mess something up. It’s OK — natural, even — to feel that way; new technology is intimidating. We’ve all been there, and undoubtedly will be there …

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How to watch the CNN Republican debate online

On Tuesday, December 15, CNN will host a debate featuring Republican presidential candidates in Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the topics up for debate, candidates will chat national security and global terrorism according to CNN. Naturally, the debate will be broadcast by CNN for those with a cable subscription. However, for those without access to CNN you’re in luck: CNN is …

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Swappa Price is now available on iOS

In July, Swappa released a stand-alone Android app called Swappa Price. The free app makes the process of trying to figure out just how much a smartphone is worth when selling or buying, using data from sales completed on Swappa’s website. For the unfamiliar, Swappa is a marketplace where you can buy or sell used smartphones and wearables. The historical …

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HeartWatch app makes sense of Apple Watch heart rate data

The Apple Watch records a user’s heart rate every 1o minutes, and logs it into the Health app. The data is then viewable, charted on a graph or as individual data points. While it’s beneficial to have a log of your heart data, the way the Health app displays the data doesn’t provide much insight into your heart’s activity. As …

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Get Pebble’s Timeline feature on original Pebble, Pebble Steel

Pebble on Wednesday announced the beta version of Pebble Firmware 3.8 for the original Pebble and Pebble Steel smartwatch lineup. It’s a fairly significant upgrade to hardware that’s, in some cases, nearly three years old by now. The 3.0 version of Pebble’s OS first launched on the newer Pebble Time lineup in February. The OS includes Pebble’s Timeline feature, a …

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How to control the new Apple TV with an iOS device

Apple on Tuesday released a series of software updates for iOS and OS X devices. For iOS devices, Apple released iOS 9.2 with bug fixes and overall improvements. For the Apple Watch, Apple released WatchOS 2.1 with support for new languages. As for the new Apple TV, TVOS 9.1 with Siri support for Apple Music, but most importantly, the update …

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