Every week at iMore we publish more breaking news, in-depth reviews, helpful how-tos, and editorial views than you can shake an apple at. While we're waiting for the week that will be to begin, here's a look back at the week that was, and at the very best iPhone, iPad, Mac, app, and accessory coverage we brought you! This week that includes the surprise release of iOS 7.1, more hints at what's to come in iOS 8, and what iMore is up to at Macworld|iWorld!
iOS 7.1
- iOS 7.1 is out! Update adds CarPlay support, improves Siri, iTunes Radio, iPhone 4 performance
- 5 tips to fix your iPhone and iPad battery life problems on iOS 7.1!
- Is iOS 7.1 worth giving up your jailbreak for?
- Touch ID not working after updating to iOS 7.1? Here's how to fix it!
- iOS 7.1: What did it fix for you and what's still broken?
Editorials
- iMore at Macworld|iWorld 2014 — Here's what's coming your way!
- Is Microsoft Office on the Mac still important?
- Apple's push-to-talk Siri vs. Google's always-listening Now: Which is better?
- iOS 7.1 lets you take some of the magic — and all the motion sickness! — out of your iPhone and iPad
Podcasts
- Iterate 64: Nielson, Evans, and Riot on Photoshop
- ZEN & TECH 63: How to stop procrastinating
- iMore show 393: iOS 7.1 Q&A
- MacVoices #14058: Road to Macworld – Rene Ritchie of iMore on iCloud and iBeacons
- Vector 33: State of the Android (spring 2014)
News
- Microsoft Office for iOS reportedly finished, so why isn't it here yet?
- iOS 8 might offer adjustments to Notifications Center and Messages, better communication between apps
- Google drops prices on Drive storage, offers 1TB for $9.99 a month
- iOS 8 might see TextEdit and Preview apps for iCloud, icons leaked [Updated]
- iOS 8 reportedly doubling down on Maps, transit, experimenting with augmented reality
Apps
- What's on Rene's Mac dock right now!
- Best March Madness apps for iPhone: NCAA Sports, CBS Sports, ESPN Tournament Challenge, and more!
- Best run tracking apps for iPhone: RunKeeper, Map My Run, Runtastic, and more!
- Best fishing companion apps for iPhone: Knot Guide, My Fishing Forecast, FishTales, and more!
- Best coupon and savings apps for iPhone: Ibotta, SnipSnap, Checkout 51, and more!
iOS 7.1 How-tos
- How to tell if the shift key is lower case, Upper Case, or CAPS LOCK in iOS 7.1
- How to reduce the white point on your iPhone or iPad and make iOS 7.1 less bright
- How to use iOS 7.1 auto HDR on the iPhone 5s
- How to enable button shapes on iOS 7.1
- How to access the combination list/month view on iOS 7.1
Your most important story of the week?
That's just some of what we published last week. What do you consider the most important story? Did we list it or did we miss it? Let me know!
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