[MyAppleMenu] Sep 13, 2013

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

MyAppleMenu
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/>
==============================

*** Breaking Down The iPhone 5S Upgrade Math ***
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2048644/breaking-down-the-iphone-5s-upgrade-math.html#tk.rss_all>
Tony Bradley, Macworld



*** FontAgent Pro 6 Offers New Workflow Center, Creative Cloud Support ***
<http://appledailyreport.com/2013/09/13/fontagent-pro-6-offers-new-workflow-center-creative-cloud-support/>
Dennis Sellers, Apple Daily Report


> Version 6 adds a new Workflow Center, support for Adobe Creative Cloud, more than 1,350 free fonts, faster font search, more powerful ESP keyword font search, expanded font verification, and Smasher 3 automatic maintenance software.




*** How Apple Stretched Its Wings With The iPhone 5S Hardware Design ***
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2048623/how-apple-stretched-its-wings-with-the-iphone-5s-hardware-design.html#tk.rss_all>
Marco Tabini, Macworld



*** A Developer's Guide To Apple's 64-Bit A7 Chip ***
<http://mashable.com/2013/09/12/apple-a7-64-bit/>
Christina Warren, Mashable


> "The two types of apps that benefit most [from 64-bit] are games and scientific/number-crunching apps," says Jonathan Wight, a veteran iOS developer.




*** Calendars 5: A Full-featured Planner Inspired By iOS 7 ***
<http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/12/4722550/calendars-5-app-best-ios-calendar-alternative>
Ellis Hamburger, The Verge


> Fantastical and Sunrise still have it beat on key features like natural language processing and list views, but for users simply looking for a multi-faceted, well-rounded planner to replace the iOS Calendar, Calendars 5 is an excellent choice.




*** Apple’s AirPort Extreme Remains The Gold Standard For ‘No-hassle’ Routers ***
<http://appledailyreport.com/2013/09/13/apples-airport-extreme-remains-the-gold-standard-for-no-hassle-routers/>
Dennis Sellers, Apple Daily Report


> Plug in your Apple router, connect it to your DSL or cable modem, follow the simple instructions on your Mac or iOS device for setting up a network, and you’re ready to go.




*** The iPhone 5S, The Moto X, And The Rise Of The Co-processor ***
<http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/09/the-iphone-5s-the-moto-x-and-the-rise-of-the-co-processor/>
Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica


> Computing devices, and the chips that power them, are going to continue to become more integrated—there's no question about that. However, there are certain kinds of features where breaking something out from a monolithic SoC still makes sense, and as more and more manufacturers jump on the always-on-feature train, we're only going to see more of them.




*** Apple Increases iPhone 5C And 5S Battery Sizes Relative To iPhone 5 ***
<http://www.anandtech.com/show/7324/apple-increases-iphone-5c-and-5s-battery-sizes-relative-to-5>
Brian Klug, AnandTech


> The iPhone 5S ends up getting an almost 10 percent increase in size versus the iPhone 5, the iPhone 5C goes up around 5 percent versus the iPhone 5.




*** OS X 10.8.5 Update More Than Doubles 802.11Ac File Transfer Speeds ***
<http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/09/os-x-10-8-5-update-more-than-doubles-802-11ac-file-transfer-speeds/>
Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica


> When transferring files over the AFP protocol, it looks like OS X now performs more-or-less identically to Windows 8. Performance is well over double where it was in 10.8.4, which bodes well not just for the 2013 MacBook Air but for any other 802.11ac Macs that come out in the future.




*** OS X 10.8.5 Fixes Nasty Text Rendering Bug ***
<http://tidbits.com/article/14104?rss>
Josh Centers, TidBITS



*** On Touch ID And Accessibility ***
<https://medium.com/tech-blogging/eff1391cff91>
Steven Aquino


> Not only is the fingerprint scanner quicker and more secure, but it also is just plain easier and better to use for those with disabilities.




*** Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 ***
<http://www.tuaw.com/2013/09/12/apple-releases-os-x-mountain-lion-10-8-5/>
Michael Grothaus, TUAW



*** Where’s My Water? 2 Launches With New Puzzles, More Ducks, And Hard Challenges ***
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2048651/where-s-my-water-2-launches-with-new-puzzles-more-ducks-and-hard-challenges.html#tk.rss_all>
Leah Yamshon, Macworld



*** Apple ID Now Required To Set Genius Bar Appointment Online ***
<http://www.tuaw.com/2013/09/12/apple-id-now-required-to-set-genius-bar-appointment-online/>
Yoni Heisler, TUAW



MyAppleMenu Reader
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/reader/>
==============================

*** Turn Left, And Head For Queens ***
<http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/12/books/dissident-gardens-jonathan-lethems-new-novel.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0>
Janet Maslin, New York Times


> In “Dissident Gardens,” a novel jampacked with the human energy of a crowded subway car, Jonathan Lethem attempts a daunting feat: turning three generations’ worth of American leftists into a tragicomic tale of devolution.




*** The Deaths By Mark Lawson – Review ***
<http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/sep/13/deaths-mark-lawson-review>
John O'Connell, The Guardian


> Murder seems almost an afterthought in this sharp and very funny social satire.




*** The Rising Value Of Land In Book Titles ***
<http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/12/fashion/the-rising-value-of-land-in-book-titles.html?partner=rss&emc=rss>
Alex Williams, New York Times


> Even the world of publishing, it seems, is not immune to the whims of fashion.




*** Why Jennifer Weiner Is Wrong About The Times Book Review ***
<http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2013/09/jennifer_weiner_commercial_writers_and_the_new_york_times_book_review.html>
Christopher Beha, Slate


> It doesn’t need to review more popular fiction. Or lit fiction, either. It needs to review holy crap fiction.




SushiReader
<http://www.myapplemenu.com/sushireader/>
==============================