[MyAppleMenu] Nov 26, 2013

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*** Personal Database Roundup: Bento Is Dead, Long Live Bento ***
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2066030/personal-database-roundup-bento-is-dead-long-live-bento.html#tk.rss_all>
Jeffery Battersby, Macworld



*** Popular iOS App QuizUp Is Full Of Security Holes, Fix On The Way ***
<http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/26/5146998/quizup-security-privacy-issues-fix-on-the-way>
Aaron Souppouris, The Verge


> The problem, explains Richter, lies with QuizUp's matching system. Richter is (intentionally) a little vague about how and when information is transmitted, but it appears the app sends "full names, Facebook IDs, email addresses, pictures, genders, birthdays, and even location data" in plaintext over SSL. "I have been able to access the personal information of hundreds of people who I have never met," says Richter.




*** The Real Reason Music's Gotten So Loud ***
<http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/11/the-real-reason-musics-gotten-so-loud/281707/>
Llewellyn Hinkes-Jones, The Atlantic


> iTunes' SoundCheck won't end the so-called "loudness wars." It'll just give listeners a way to counter some musicians' undying instinct to "turn it up to 11."




*** MediaFire Unveils Desktop App For Windows And OS X ***
<http://www.pc-tablet.com/30485-mediafire-unveils-desktop-app-windows-os-x/>
Mark Greentree, PC Tablet



*** Review: iPad Air And Retina iPad Mini Won't Knock Your Socks Off ***
<http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/review-ipad-air-and-retina-ipad-mini-wont-knock-your-socks-231258>
Galen Gruman, InfoWorld


> My big complaint about the iPad Air boils down to this: By the time apps and peripherals take advantage of its better processors, Apple will have a new model with more capabilities. So why not wait until then to get a new iPad?




*** Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse ***
<http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Castle+of+Illusion+Starring+Mickey+Mouse/review.asp?c=55504>
Damien McFerran, Pocket Gamer



*** Procreate 2.0 Features iOS 7 Redesign, 64-Bit Support And Other Enhancements ***
<http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/11/procreate-2-0-features-ios-7-redesign-64-bit-support-and-other-enhancements>
Aldrin Calimlim, AppAdvice



*** Calca Review: A Text Editor That's Also A Math Wiz ***
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2065129/calca-review-a-text-editor-thats-also-a-math-wiz.html#tk.rss_all>
Brian Beam, Macworld


> In essence, Calca is a Markdown-powered text editor that also understands math and performs calculations. This allows you to mix calculated results with regular text within the same document.




*** 3D Remake Of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Hits iOS ***
<http://www.tuaw.com/2013/11/25/3d-remake-of-final-fantasy-iv-the-after-years-hits-ios/>
Michael Grothaus, TUAW



*** Dayli ***
<http://www.macstories.net/linked/dayli/>
Federico Viticci, MacStories


> Dayli lets you take a picture every day and create a timelapse video to see how things have changed over time. The app produces best results with selfies and it’s reminiscent of Everyday, although Daily is fully ready for iOS 7 (which is also required).




*** FlightTrack 5 For iPhone Review: The Most Beautiful And Intuitive Flight Status App Available ***
<http://www.imore.com/flighttrack-5-iphone-review-most-beautiful-and-intuitive-flight-status-app-available>
Allyson Kazmucha, iMore


> The app has been rewritten completely from the ground up with iOS 7 in mind. The result is a gorgeous interface and an intuitive experience that makes checking flight statuses not only painless, but enjoyable.




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*** Blockbluster ***
<http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2013/12/02/131202crbo_books_sanneh>
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker


> Who needs hits?




*** In The Buff ***
<http://www.thesmartset.com/article/article11251301.aspx>
James Polchin, The Smart Set


> The naked woman in art isn’t unusual, but we have trouble viewing the male body as a sexual, or artistic, object.




*** Any Given Sunday: Inside The Chaos And Spectacle Of The Nfl On Fox ***
<http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/25/5141600/any-given-sunday-the-chaos-and-spectacle-of-nfl-on-fox?utm_source=loopinsight.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Feed>
David Pierce, The Verge


> In an hour and a half, the New Orleans Saints and the New England Patriots will kick off one of the most important and most anticipated games of the young NFL season. Aikman will stand next to Thom Brennaman, his play-by-play partner for the day, and call the game for an audience that will total 26.7 million viewers. The game will be decided on a last-second desperation pass, will shape one quarterback's legacy and two teams' seasons, and will be endlessly discussed and replayed in the days and weeks to come.

> But Aikman’s not worried about any of that. For him, and the entire Fox Sports NFL crew in the annals of the stadium below, it’s just another Sunday.




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