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SaudiMac Team’s Best of 2010 List: Mazen Al-Angary

I have been wanting to write a list of my favorite apps on both the iPhone and iPad, plus I have been asked so many times about my favorite applications on iOS devices. So I thought that the best time would be before the end of the year, since some of those app might be on sale, making it a great time to purchase them or get the free ones. So after you're done with this list, it will be your turn to share t ...

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Nokia N8 Review

After attending the launch of the Nokia N8 smartphone in Dubai, I got a chance to test-drive the new N8, which should be available in the market by the end of October. Reviewing such a device that packs in a lot of technology and the latest Symbian^3 operating system wasn’t an easy task, yet when it comes to touch interface I thought of comparing it to something most of us can relate to… The iPhone. Presuma ...

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How Long Would Your iPhone or iPad Last?

Ever wondered how long would an iPhone 4 or iPad battery would last you? Update: I have added battery specs of the new iPod touch at the bottom. Here is one of many apps that can help you determine how many hours your iOS device can run. Activity Monitor Touch (+ App for $1.99) iPhone 4 Battery Life @100% Charge: Talk over 2G network: 14 hours WiFi: 10 hours Talk Over 3G network: 6 hours Audio Playback: 40 ...

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Going Über Mobile with the Apple iPad

Any techie dreams of the day where he or she would reach a level of being uber mobile. I got a chance to go on a short business trip to Dubai, so I thought since nothing is critical at this stage, just a little work here and there, I will try taking my iPad along, leave my laptop behind, and see how things go. So what do I need to get the most out of my iPad, and be productive? First Things First: Right now ...

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Mazen’s Fitness & Health App List

A friend of mine asked me about health & fitness apps I use on my iPhone, and since I am going to get a new iPod touch, I thought I share the list of those apps with all of you. Sure, there are some apps I like and use when I go to the gym. Some of them are for weight lifting to keep logs and some are for my cardio, while others are to track my food and caloric consumption. Mazen's Favorite Fitness ...

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You Scratched My Mac!

Personally I I have issues with people holding or even touching my Apple gadgets including my iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac. The other day I got this email from a Mac user in Dubai, UAE who faced the wall of Apple resellers' bureaucracy , I can relate to her frustration. What these resellers can't fathom is that Mac users are very passionate about their gear, and such issues will never be resolved till resell ...

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Camera+: Editing Photos on iPhone 4

By now you all know that there are a ton of photo editing an manipulation app available for iOS devices. One of those apps is Camera+ a $1.99 great iPhone app that I got way back when I had my iPhone 3GS, and thought that I would never need to use it when iPhone 4 comes out, was I so wrong. Using Camera+ on any iPhone including the new one is simply a pleasure, since you can edit and retouch your images usi ...

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eSkyGuide: Travel Info at Your Fingertips

While preparing for my vacation, I was introduced to a new app on the iPhone called eSkyGuide. The whole purpose of the application is very straight forward, it lets you navigate changes and track all your air travel plans. Using your current location it would locate nearby airports, giving you updated flight schedules, since you can lookup availabilities and flight options for the next 7 days. eSkyGuide gi ...

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