Stop incoming iPhone calls from ringing on other iDevices

Stop incoming iPhone calls from ringing on other iDevices
For the longest time I've shared an Apple ID with my kids, the idea being to keep control of the iTunes account so they couldn't spend millions on apps, music, and movies.But recently we've encountered a weird anomaly: sometimes, when someone calls my iPhone, their iPhones ring at the same time! Likewise, if one of them gets a call (which happens pretty much never -- they're teens), my phone rings.Turns out this isn't an anomaly at all, but rather a "feature" of iOS 8. As I recall, the idea behind it was to allow iPad owners the option of answering calls without having to run for their iPhones, but obviously it's not ideal for anyone sharing an Apple ID with family members.Fortunately, you can turn it off. Here's how:Step 1: Starting with your own iPhone, tap the Settings icon, then scroll down until you find FaceTime.Turn this setting off on all your iDevices.Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNETStep 2: Tap it, then disable iPhone Cellular Calls.Step 3: Repeat the process on every other iDevice that's ringing when it shouldn't be.Presto! Calls will now go only to the phone number that was dialed. At least, that was my outcome. Your mileage may vary, of course, as there are some additional iOS settings that can affect the way calls and apps are shared. (There's at least one Apple discussion thread devoted to this very topic.)I also pinned down the "sometimes" aspect of it: this Continuity/Handoff feature works only when the various devices are in close proximity and connected to Wi-Fi.

Still no Beatles, but Apple adds Lennon

Still no Beatles, but Apple adds Lennon
Apple announced Tuesday that the solo work of John Lennon is now available on The iTunes Store in the DRM-free iTunes Plus format, as part of Apple's agreement with EMI, Lennon's record label. Lennon joins Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as solo artists featured on iTunes, but despite what appeared to be a truce in the bitter battle over the Apple trademarks between the California Mac maker and the famous Apple Records of the Beatles, the two sides have yet to come together.The trademark dispute was settled in February, which makes me wonder why the two parties haven't managed to work out a distribution deal yet. Maybe the Beatles are waiting for a better deal, or a special U2-like themed iPod, or perhaps they are considering testing the digital waters with other services, such as the new gBox venture supported by Apple's good friend Google and directly backed by not-so-good friend Universal.Lennon's not a bad consolation prize, but come on, folks, quit playing mind games. "John would have loved the fact that his music will now be available in a format suited to a new generation of listeners," said Yoko Ono, John's wife and Beatle-wrecker (kidding), in the press release announcing the deal.

Steve Jobs, Fortune's CEO of the decade

Steve Jobs, Fortune's CEO of the decade
Love him or hate him, you have to admit that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has had a helluva decade. Consider that, under his helm, Apple defined the portable music player market with the iPod, has shaken up the mobile industry with the iPhone, rocked the retail music business with iTunes, and re-invented the computing business with OS X in a way that the PC business--with less than 10 percent of market share--is no longer the bread-and-butter of the company. Add to that the brilliant marketing behind Apple and the loyal, almost cult-like following of Apple's fans, and it's no wonder that Fortune Magazine today named him the CEO of the decade. The opening lines of a story written by Fortune editor-at-large Adam Lashinsky (which also includes a nice video segment) explain it nicely: How's this for a gripping corporate story line: Youthful founder gets booted from his company in the 1980s, returns in the 1990s, and in the following decade survives two brushes with death, one securities-law scandal, an also-ran product lineup, and his own often unpleasant demeanor to become the dominant personality in four distinct industries, a billionaire many times over, and CEO of the most valuable company in Silicon Valley. Sound too far-fetched to be true? Perhaps. Yet it happens to be the real-life story of Steve Jobs and his outsize impact on everything he touches.Read more of "Congratulations to Steve Jobs, Fortune's CEO of the decade" at ZDNet's Between the Lines.

Steve Jobs- NBC Universal returning to iTunes

Steve Jobs: NBC Universal returning to iTunes
In August 2007, The New York Times reported that NBC Universal was unhappy with the financial terms Apple offered and had decided not to renew its contract to download shows through iTunes. At Tuesday's event, Jobs did not provide details on what led to the truce. Who cried uncle is still unclear.James McQuivey, a prominent media analyst with Forrester Research, suspects Apple likely offered some concessions to lure NBC back. "NBC can't have been overwhelmed by the success of the iTunes video store," McQuivey said. "I assume Apple had to give on something. Maybe they threw some sweetener in on the movie side, since Universal is interested there as well."Jobs said that NBC Universal shows, as well as those from other content providers, will now be available in high definition for $2.99. That's a buck more than the $1.99 price Apple asks for standard-definition downloads of TV shows. McQuivey applauded Apple's offering of HD shows."TV shows in HD," said McQuivey, "doesn't drive new sales of devices for Apple, but it does increase the chance that existing device owners will buy or rent video on iTunes. Since the iTunes video store needs some growth, it makes sense for Apple to focus here."Apple also announced that iTunes customers can buy a "Season Pass" which enables viewers to buy a season's worth of programming at a discount. And for the next two weeks, NBC Universal is giving away one free episode from each of the company's top series, available in either SD or HD. Click here for full coverage of Apple's "Let's Rock" event.

Steve Jobs AllThingsD interviews now available on iTunes

Steve Jobs AllThingsD interviews now available on iTunes
A treasure trove of Steve Jobs interviews can now be found for free via iTunes.The late Apple co-founder was a frequent guest at the yearly All Things Digital conference where he wasn't shy about answering questions or offering his opinions on Apple products and the tech industry. Six different videos are now available of those famous appearances, courtesy of iTunes.At the first AllThingsD conference in 2003, Jobs reflected on his return to Apple after having launched Next. The 2004 appearance shed some light on the success of iTunes and the new iPod. In 2005, Jobs talked about the future of mobile devices.The iPhone was the topic of conversation in 2007. But Jobs also shared the stage with Bill Gates where the two engaged in an open and frank conversation with each other. And Jobs' final AllThingsD interview in 2010 centered on the iPad, among other topics.Related storiesExecs remember Steve Jobs as a tireless perfectionistEllison, Pixar's Catmull talk Steve Jobs (live blog transcript)At D10, Tim Cook speaks his mind (video)The videos range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes, so there's plenty of Steve Jobs to go around.Collectively, they provide an insightful and unscripted portrait of the man, and are worth viewing by anyone intrigued by Jobs, Apple, or the tech industry in general.

Stay updated on the 2011 U.S. Open Tennis Championships on your iPhone

Stay updated on the 2011 U.S. Open Tennis Championships on your iPhone
With the 2011 U.S. Open Tennis Championships getting under way, fans and fanatics alike are sure to be hunting for the latest scores and news updates coming out of the tournament. With a free iPhone app you can have all the updates you desire. You will even get a free radio feed of the matches, as well as a video highlights and a live video on the final weekend.First you will need to install the official 2011 U.S. Open Tennis Championships app from the App Store; you can find it here [iTunes link].Screenshot by Jason CiprianiOnce the app is installed you will have near-instant access to all the U.S. Open information your tennis heart can handle. Whether you want the latest video highlights, to view the schedule, or read up on players, the official 2011 U.S. Open app has all of the information at your fingertips. Screenshot by Jason CiprianiYou can listen to a live radio feed by tapping on the Radio option and then pressing play. It works over both Wi-Fi and 3G. One thing we noticed while using the app is that the radio will continue to stream no matter what portion of the app you are in, but once you leave the app, the radio stream stops working. We were unable to find any settings for any type of push alerts, but the app description states you will receive them for breaking news and player updates. It may just be too early on in the tournament for any type of alerts. Hopefully this great app will help you keep up to date on your favorite player(s) and the latest scores. Remember that during finals weekends and Labor Day there will be live video streams of matches in the app.

Rumor Has It, Ep. 10- Hey HTC! We'll be your flagship phone (podcast)

Rumor Has It, Ep. 10: Hey HTC! We'll be your flagship phone (podcast)
Also this week, we celebrate our 10th episode, laugh at HTC's obvious obviousness, give the 15-inch MacBook Air the 2-minute duck timer, and determine that if Apple releases an iPad 3D, we quit.What do you guys think? Is HTC going to pick itself up, and offer a flagship phone in 2012? Will the iPad 3D come to fruition? Let us know in the comments!Next week Karyne has to do something embarrassing, so leave us a comment, send us an e-mail or tweet, or leave us a message and let us know what she should do!Heard a tech rumor you think we should cover?E-mail us at Rumorhasit [at] cnet.com, or directly at karyne.levy [at] cnet.com or emily.dreyfuss [at] cnet.com. And call and leave us a voice mail at 1-800-750-CNET!And don't forget to follow us on Twitter! @EmilyDreyfuss, @karynelevy, @RumorShow, @stephenbeacham.EPISODE 10This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlaySubscribe: RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x180) | RSS (640x360) | iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360)PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Show notes:What's this about a 3D iPad?HTC announces it will release new flagship phones in 2012 to revive growthDigiTimes reports that Apple is readying a 15-inch MacBook Air for Q1Acer Iconia Tab A200 promo video leaks onto Web

Photoshop expert sings- Ctrl-J, yo!

Photoshop expert sings: Ctrl-J, yo!
Anyone who grew up in the era of Schoolhouse Rock's "I'm Just a Bill" knows the lasting educational value of a memorable ditty. If that little song could teach a generation about the progress of legislation on Capitol Hill, it's fair to assume that a rap number could do the same for Adobe Systems' Photoshop. That's the idea, at least.Deke McClelland, author of a number of books and videos about Photoshop, is out with a music video called "101 Photoshop Tips in 5 Minutes" in which he sings about image-editing software. Yes, sings. And dances "like a crazy monkey." (Those are his words, not ours.)"Wanna copy a layer? I say jump it. Ctrl-J," he sings sort of rapper-style, while hopping around frenetically next to a San Francisco freeway overpass. The video's producer, Flying Moose Pictures, has him freestyling his tips in other mean-streets locations--in front of barbed wire, for example, and in a darkened freight elevator."I'm king of the hill. I'm your 12-hour pill. You'll learn from me in time. Your attention is mine," McClelland growls into a microphone as the camera pans in for a black-and-white close-up. With videos this entertaining, the whole world could be resizing images--and refining their edges--like a pro.The video belongs to the newly resurrected DekePod, a series of biweekly videos about computer graphics and digital imaging. Photoshop fans can subscribe via RSS or iTunes.

iTunes 11.1 arrives ahead of iOS 7, with iTunes Radio in tow

iTunes 11.1 arrives ahead of iOS 7, with iTunes Radio in tow
Apple pushed out a new version of iTunes on Wednesday morning, just ahead of when the company is expected to roll out iOS 7. The software, version 11.1, brings iTunes Radio -- Apple's new streaming music service. That service, which was first shown off at the Worldwide Developers Conference back in June, is also arriving as part of iOS 7, as well as with an update to the Apple TV set-top box. Along with iTunes Radio, the update adds a new "genius shuffle" mode that Apple promotes as a "magical new way to experience your music library." Choose Genius Shuffle and iTunes instantly plays songs that go great together. Click it again to hear something new -- enjoying your music has never been this easy.Other new features include a way to make "stations" of podcasts that are updated when new episodes are published, and that sync through Apple's Podcasts apps on iOS, along with support for syncing iOS 7 devices.Apple first began beta testing this update to developers near the end of June. The iTunes Radio service itself remains US-only, for now. See also: How Apple's iTunes Radio will rock the world

How to back up your iPhone before installing iOS 7

How to back up your iPhone before installing iOS 7
Back up to iTunesStep 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB sync cable.Step 2: By default, this will launch iTunes and start the sync process, which includes making a backup. However, if your iPhone isn't set to autosync, continue on to Step 3.Step 3: Click the Summary button for your iPhone. Then, in the Backups section, click the Back Up Now button. Depending on how long it's been since your last backup, this might take 30 seconds or several minutes. Either way, that's it, you're done.Update: Consider enabling encryption for this backup, which will carry over iOS "keychain" info (e-mail account passwords, Wi-Fi passwords, and various app/Web passwords) should you need to restore your iPhone. Just tick the box next to "Encrypt iPhone backup" before hitting step 3. And make sure to note the password you're using for the encrypted backup.Back up to iCloudStep 1: Make sure your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.Step 2: Tap the Settings icon, then tap iCloud.Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNETStep 3: Tap Storage & Backup, then Back Up Now. Again, this might happen quickly, or it could take a while.Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNETThat's all there is to it! Now you can go forth and install iOS 7, with every confidence that if something gets mucked up along the way, you should be able to restore your iPhone to its previous, working, iOS 6 state.Of course, you should also check out Jason Cipriani's post, "Five things to do before installing iOS 7," just to make all your bases are covered.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play