About Electronics & Gadgets: iPhone, iPad Special Edition

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor With big announcements about the iPhone and Apple's iOS 6 operating system coming up in September, it's time for an iPhone & iPad special edition. This week, find out what's in store for iOS 6, learn about a brand-new book covering iPad for kids, and more. iPhone iOS 6 is Coming: Turn-by-Turn Directions and More Apple's iOS operating systems for iPhone and iPad have long integrated GPS and location-based features, but the iOS 6 operating system will put location technology to work more extensively than ever before. Let's take a look at iOS 6 GPS from top to bottom ...Read more See More About:  iphone  ipad  smartphone gps Top 14 Recipe Apps for the iPhone and iPad The best recipe apps have a few things in common: a sleek interface that is easy to browse, gorgeous food photography, and a good selection of recipes. We also looked for extra features like intuitive shopping lists, helpful cooking videos, and nutrition facts. Here are our top picks ...Read more See More About:  iphone app reviews  recipe apps  iPad for Kids: New Print and E-Book The book helps kids ages 8-12 learn how to use the iPad for fun, as well as for learning and schoolwork. In its 350-plus pages, My iPad for Kids includes step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use the iPad. Its clear illustrations help kids learn exactly what to do when it comes to iPad basics like syncing and using Safari, intermediate topics like getting apps and using FaceTime, and some advanced lessons, too ...Read more How to Protect Data on a Lost or Stolen iPhone Having your iPhone stolen is bad enough--you're out hundreds of dollars that the phone originally cost and now you need to buy a new one--but the idea that the thief now has access to your personal data stored on the phone is even worse. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take before your phone is lost or stolen, and a few after it is, that can protect your data ...Read more See More About:  iphone security  lost iphone  find my iphone Electronics & Gadgets Ads Iphone Phone iPod Touch Iphone Iphone Apps Top Iphone Apps Iphone Features Featured Articles TeleNav's Drive Button - Turn-by-Turn Nav for Your Site Great iTunes Shortcuts Political Convention Radio Coverage Do I Really Need a 7.1 or 9.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver? Klipsch's New Home Theater Speaker System Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Review (XBLA)   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: Back to School With iPad & iPhone

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor The iPad and iPhone are big on campus, and this week's edition helps students and parents make the most of Apple products in school. Also this week, best software for your digital music, plus tech news shorts. How to Set Up an iTunes Store Allowance Ideally the recipient of the iTunes Allowance already has an Apple ID separate from yours (an Apple ID is slightly different from an iTunes Account. Both will work, but an Apple ID will allow you to control your cost better, so if your recipient doesn't already have an iTunes Account, create an Apple ID in step 3). If not, you can set one up as you create the allowance ...Read more See More About:  itunes allowance  itunes store  itunes features Back to School With iPad or iPhone Eleven steps to take before giving your child an iPod touch or iPhone ...Read more See More About:  kids & ipods  buying iphone  buying ipod Best Software For Your Digital Music If you're looking for free software to manipulate and get the best out of your digital music library, then this guide will show you the essential tools you should have in your digital music toolbox ...Read more See More About:  mp3 software  free music software  mp3 software reviews Persona 4: Arena Review (X360) Persona 4: Arena is obviously a great treat for longtime Persona fans, but the best thing about it is that you don't have to be a die-hard fan of the previous games to enjoy the heck out of it. Read more See More About:  atlus games  fighting games  arc system works Electronics & Gadgets Ads iTunes Music Store Apple iPAD Reviews Apple iTunes Digital Electronics New Apple iPAD Featured Articles More No-Glasses 3D TVs Announced Three Bold New Cameras From Nikon Make Money With Your Cellphone Pinterest for the iPad PS3 Review: Darksiders II Black Ops 2 Coming to Wii U   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: Top Back-to-School Electronics

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor Finding just the right sized electronics with the ideal features for a dorm or small apartment can be a challenge. This week, home theater guide Robert Silva walks you through the options. Also new this week, how to create a low-cost, wireless home audio system, plus tips on making the most of a smartphone and car GPS combo when you travel. Top Back-to-School Entertainment Products Going back to school doesn't mean you have to leave great entertainment behind. Check out some great product picks for students that are great for a small apartment, dorm, or group house ...Read more See More About:  upscaling dvd players  compact audio systems  lcd televisions How to Create a Wireless Home Audio System As anyone who's looked into home audio systems knows, they cost thousands of dollars and require contractors to punch holes in your walls or ceilings. But you can build a similar home audio system using iTunes and Wi-Fi for much less ...Read more See More About:  airport express  itunes features  iphone Smartphone + Car GPS = A Better Navigation Experience Most of us are carrying smartphones that we don't necessarily want to tie up as windshield-mounted GPS devices. Why not make the best of both devices when you travel? ...Read more See More About:  navigation  car gps  smartphone The Best Touch-Screen LCD Cameras When it comes to helping beginning photographers learn how to use their cameras more efficiently, one of the best features that I think beginners will appreciate is a touch screen LCD. The touch screen makes it easier for you to select the settings you want, as well as work through the various menus ...Read more See More About:  beginner cameras  camera reviews  Electronics & Gadgets Ads Digital Electronics Learn Electronics Electronics School Electronics Best Audio System Featured Articles Magellan Intros New GPS Models With Backup Cameras Preserve High Fidelity in Your Digital Audio Collection Improve Internet Radio in You Car MOG Streaming Music Service Features 11 Million Tunes Experiencing a 70-inch LED TV Storage: Quirky Crates Review   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: Share Smartphone, Laptop Data Connection

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor Your phone and your laptop computer can share data connections for efficiency and to hold down costs. Read on for complete how-tos. Also this week, an in-wall loudspeaker review, TomTom's new smartphone car mount, and more. Set Up and Use iPhone Personal Hotspot Personal Hotspot is a feature of iOS 4.3 and higher that lets an iPhone share its wireless data connection with other nearby devices via WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB. In that scenario, the iPhone acts like a wireless router for the other devices, transmitting and receiving data for them ...Read more See More About:  personal hotspot  ios 4  Share Your Laptop's Internet Connection with Your Phone Most traditional tethering cases involve using a cell phone as a modem to get a laptop or tablet online, but sometimes we might want to do the reverse--use our laptop's data connection for Internet access on our Android phone or iPhone, tablet, or other mobile device ...Read more See More About:  mobile internet  wireless connections  smartphones GTL Sound Labs In-Wall Loudspeakers - Review The GTL Sound Labs Model AE963 loudspeaker provides an in-wall speaker option that is easy to install and sounds great ...Read more See More About:  surround sound  home theater systems  subwoofers Ferrari Racing Legends Review (X360) In Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends you get to skip all of those boring cars from other manufacturers and get right to the Rosso corsa-painted prancing horse ...Read more See More About:  atari games  racing games  ferrari Electronics & Gadgets Ads Wireless Speakers Free Wireless Phone Wireless Speaker Computer Electronics Laptop Review Featured Articles TomTom's New Smartphone GPS Car Mount Garmin Introduces New Dog Collar GPS Radio Signals Connect Mars Science Lab 'Curiosity' to Earth Waterproof Fujifilm XP150 Also Has GPS Unit Gaming Review: Heroes of Ruin Amazon Instant Video on iPad   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement