The following configuration steps come by request. It seems that for some the Text in the Gmail app for the iPhone is just to small. Unfortunately, the Gmail app does not have a setting to increase the text size and the change text size setting in iOS does not affect 3rd party apps like the Gmail app. The following steps will allow you to configure the Mail App for iOS to use Gmail.
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Simple Utility to Keep iCloud and Outlook in Sync
Working with a client this week I came across the challenge of being able to sync 100s of contacts and months of calendar dates that were located on Apple’s iCloud with the contacts and the calendar located in Outlook. The client uses both and iPhone and iPad to create emails, store contact information, and manage his calendars, but has a need when in the office to also access that information from Outlook (2007 in his case). iCloud has an add-in for Outlook that lets you see your calendar and contacts, however because Apple and Microsoft use 2 different file types for their contacts and calendars, so you can’t set iCloud to be the default for either calendar or contacts in Outlook for Windows (Outlook for Mac does let you do it). What happens is that if you want to add/edit a calendar or contact while in Outlook, you basically have to do it 2 times.
This is where iCloud Sync from CodeTwo comes in. What iCloud Sync does (in a very simple way) is allow you to autosync the files between the 2 formats automatically. The install of iCloud is simple, the configuration of the sync is designed so even someone with no tech knowledge can do it, and for a one time cost of $20 the price is very reasonable (the program does have a 30 day full trial for FREE to make sure it will work for you).
How To Change Text Size–iPhone / iPad (iOS6)
While working with a client this weekend, a question came up about changing the text size on an iPhone and iPad. The default text size for them was just to small and was hard to read. The steps to change the text size are simple but a little hidden, and since I had a hard time finding information on how to do this online (in fact I could not find anyone with the correct information), here is what you need to do if you want to change the text size on any IOS 6 device (iPad / iPhone / iPod)
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Google Maps Available for iPhone / iPad
Since the release of iOS 6, the biggest news in Appleland has been the removal of the Google Maps app. Its seems even the biggest Apple fan had some complaint about the Apple Maps (http://www NULL.apple NULL.com/ios/maps/) app that was released with iOS 6 as a replacement for the Google Maps program. In a letter to Apple customers (http://www NULL.apple NULL.com/letter-from-tim-cook-on-maps/), even Tim Cook admitted,
“At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better”.
Well for those with Apple iProducts who were missing their Google Maps app, ITS BACK!!!!
uNu Electronics Protective Battery Case for iPhone 4/4S deal on Woot
For those using iPhone 4/4S device, one of the limitations they face involve the non-removable battery. If you are a heavy iPhone phone user, the charge time could cause problems, especially if you are not near an electrical outlet. So for those who need to make their iPhone charge last longer, todays Woot Deal of the Day (http://www NULL.woot NULL.com/offers/unu-iphone-4-4s-battery-case-14?utm_source=Daily+Digest&utm_campaign=221aab9c56-Daily+Digest+-+20121111+-+Woot&utm_medium=email#tracked) is something you may want to look at.
It’s stylish and keeps your iPhone running longer. This uNu isn’t just another iPhone 4/4s case; it’s an iPhone 4/4s BATTERY case! That means it doesn’t just look cool and protect your iPhone; it keeps it charged longer too. Now, with a whole extra battery in there, you’d think this thing would be clunky, but it’s not. It’s ultra-slim and sleek.
And the best part: this thing’s cheap. That’s right; it gives you 5 hours of talking and browsing time (7 hours of video; 28 hours of music) and it comes in under 30 bucks WITH shipping! High quality AND low-cost? Sounds like someone gave uNu the resources they needed to really perfect their product!
How to Install YouTube on iOS 6
With the release of the iPhone 5 and iOS6, one of the “BIG” stories was the removal of the YouTube app from iOS6. Up to that point, all previous versions of iOS came with a YouTube application installed by default.
Its has been a few weeks since the release of iOS 6, yet I still find users who are surprised when they realize iOS 6 does not have YouTube by default. Most everyone seems to assume that with all the Apple vs. Google court cases and the change from Google Maps to the new Apple Maps program, that YouTube was just going away because Apple wanted to nothing to do with Google. In the case of YouTube, that appears not to be the case.
Fix for Error Cannot Connect to iTunes Store with iOS 6
Ever since updating to iOS 6 on a number of items (iPhone, iPad 2, iPod), one of the errors I’ve found involves accessing the App Store. When connecting to the App Store, the initial connection seems to work, but as soon as you click on anything in the store you get the following
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