500px iOS app finally lets photographers upload their work on the go
If you’re on the go and would rather post your pictures to 500px without running them through Light Room first, the photo-sharing app’s latest iOS update addresses just that. You can now upload iPhone shots directly from the application, and all you need to share DSLR pictures without a PC are an iPad and its SD-card reader. There’s a step-by-step guide on the developer’s website should you need it, but the entire process is pretty straightforward. No, it isn’t revolutionary, but the new functionality essentially puts the application on par with Instagram. There is a key difference between the two photo apps though — one could earn a (marginal) profit by uploading to 500px.
Filed under: Cameras, Tablets, Mobile, Apple
Via: 500px
Source: iTunes
The Safe Solution for use iPhone While Driving
If you own an Apple iPhone then you most likely know all about ‘Apps’, those small programs or applications that you can make use of to customize your device to let it do an entire host of things in addition to being a terrific mobile phone. There are also a multitude of docking stations from lots of different producers that let you play music saved on your iPhone with external speakers, however exactly what it is more difficult to find is an excellent hands complimentary vehicle kit that is committed to the iPhone. Partly this is since a hands free kit will generally link to the iPhone using Bluetooth, which indicates that one gadget will be compatible with lots of mobile phone kinds and so producers have no reason to develop a device that will work specifically with the iPhone. This does not imply however that there you can not get some good vehicle kits that work very well with the iPhone.
The FM Transmitter for iPhone 5s is simply such a gadget, compatible with many handsets, however with a range of exceptional functions to offer a more secure means to use your iPhone whilst you drive. FM Transmitter is a hands free car kit is a gadget which enables you to hold a mobile phone discussion in your car without the requirement of sacrificing the use and accessibility of both hands. In this method, you keep the stability of your driving and can still quickly respond should a barrier or an unanticipated activity occur when you are behind the wheel. These hands cost-free devices are a vital active ingredient in assisting to ensure that the reaction times of motorists are not compromised. Matter in reality, soon every driver will require to make a choice in between quiting mobile phones in the vehicle or tailoring this popular communication activity to consist of a hands cost-free device of some kind. iPhone FM Transmitter is the Affordable Option for Getting a Hands Free Device in Your Vehicle
Apple Confirms Suppliers Do Not Use Conflict Mineral Tantalum
Apple today published its 2014 Supplier Responsibility Report, releasing the results of its supplier audit program for 2013 and confirming that its partners do not use tantalum, a primary metal used in electronic components mined from war-torn regions in Africa.
In January 2014, we confirmed that all active, identified tantalum smelters in Apple’s supply chain were validated as conflict-free by third-party auditors, and we will continue to require all suppliers to use only verified tantalum sources. We know supply chains fluctuate, and we’ll maintain ongoing monitoring of our suppliers’ smelters.
Apple’s senior vice president of operations Jeff Williams, also spoke to The Wall Street Journal on the matter:
In the company’s 2014 Supplier Responsibility report published on Wednesday, Apple identified that its suppliers use 20 global smelters or refiners whose tantalum has been verified by third-party auditors as what the industry calls “conflict-free.” Jeff Williams, Apple’s senior vice president of operations, said the company has had success in pressuring tantalum smelters to agree to a third-party audit because Apple and other consumer electronics firms are the biggest users of the metal.
The gathering of tantalum, along with other minerals such as gold and tungsten, has become a controversial subject in the tech industry due to their sourcing at mines blamed for funding conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Apple added in its report that it will continue to support conflict-free supply lines and economic development in the region instead of abandoning the questionable minerals.
Apple’s report also noted a number of other achievements for 2013, including driving suppliers to achieve a 95% compliance rate with the company’s standard maximum 60-hour workweek, requiring suppliers to reimburse $3.9 million in excess foreign contract worker fees, and tracking the weekly work hours for over 1 million supply chain workers.
In its Supplier Responsibility Report for 2012 published last year, Apple revealed that it had dropped one of its suppliers in China after finding evidence of 74 underage workers at one facility.
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Xbox One Media Remote briefly surfaces, hints at March 4th release
Between Kinect, Smartglass and the Xbox One controller, there are plenty of ways to control Microsoft’s new home entertainment system – but no traditional clicker for media moguls. That might change next month. A pre-order page for an Xbox One Media remote briefly appeared on Amazon’s Canadian website today, revealing an image, a price and little else. The page wasn’t up for long, but a Google Cache preserved the details: the above image, a $24.99 price tag ($22.69 in US currency) and a March 4th release date. The Xbox-branded clicker is light on buttons, and seems outfitted only with the bare minimum needed to navigate the console’s menus, switch apps and pause, play or rewind media. It seems like a nice (and affordable) companion to Microsoft’s other March-bound Xbox One accessories, but take this leak with a grain of salt: the Amazon page lists the remote as a game, and even gives it a pending ESRB rating. At least you’ll know if it’s safe for your kids.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD, Microsoft
Source: Amazon.ca (Google Cache)
Life’s good at Lenovo: shipping tons of tablets, making lots of money
Lenovo may be the world’s biggest PC maker, but it’s clearer than ever that much of the company’s growth now comes from mobile. The Chinese tech giant has reported a 30 percent year-over-year jump in its calendar fourth quarter profit ($265 million) that’s owed partly to massive spikes in non-PC shipments. Its smartphone deliveries grew by 47 percent to 13.9 million, and its tablet volume tripled to 3.4 million — apparently, the Yoga Tablet has been flying off the shelves. The combined mobile units were enough to eclipse computer shipments of 15.3 million, and “PC Plus” devices (phones, TVs and tablets) represented 16 percent of its total revenue versus the 11 percent from late 2012. That’s no mean feat when Lenovo just managed to rake in its highest-ever revenue, at $10.8 billion. And remember, this is all before the company finishes acquiring Motorola’s phone business; its best times may still be ahead.
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Lenovo
Source: Lenovo
Apple’s New Vision for Apple TV ‘Less Ambitious’ Than Before
Apple’s plans for its revamped Apple TV have been scaled back compared to what the company had previously planed, reports The Wall Street Journal. According to the publication, the company was originally approaching media companies directly to obtain content rights for an ambitious a-la-carte-Internet-enabled TV box.
In the current discussions, which involve at least two big media companies, Apple envisages working with cable companies, rather than competing against them, the people said. For programming, it would rely on cable providers to acquire programming rights from media companies, rather than acquire them on its own, the people said. Apple might consider seeking some rights directly in the future, one of the people said.
Apple has been trying to negotiate with companies like CBS and Disney to offer their content directly to Apple’s customers over the Internet, cutting out cable and satellite providers like Comcast, Time Warner and DirecTV. However, the media companies have constantly pulled out of negotiations, fearing that any potential deal with Apple could damage their revenue streams.
The company’s ambitious plans went further, as Apple hoped to erase the distinction between live and on-demand TV, allowing users to watch any show at any time via iCloud as well as being able to skip commercials. In addition, Apple explored the possibility of paying media companies more for ad-free TV.
Instead, Apple is asking content providers for the last five episodes of any given show rather than an entire season. The structure is similarly used by Hulu and is considered a standard amongst TV show streaming services.
Earlier today it was reported Apple was in negotiations with Time Warner Cable, who is now reported to have been purchased by Comcast. Apple is expected to unveil the new Apple TV in April in preparation for a holiday launch.
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CNBC: Comcast will buy Time Warner Cable tomorrow for $44.2 billion
After months of rumors and a public battle with Charter Communications, CNBC reporter David Faber reports that Time Warner Cable will be acquired by Comcast tomorrow. According to sources, the number one cable TV provider in the US make an all-stock deal worth $159 per share (about $44.2 billion) to gobble up the number two provider. Of course, any such agreement would be subject to regulatory approval from the FCC, however Faber indicates Comcast is willing to ditch about 3 million subscribers to make the deal go through. Previous rumors suggested Comcast might split TWC with Charter, but that doesn’t appear to be on the table even after Charter proposed a new board of directors for TWC to get its deal done. Another rumor this might put a stake in is today’s curiously-timed Apple TV leak, although we’ll wait for an official announcement of some kind to judge that.
Comcast to buy Time Warner Cable in all stock deal worth $159 per $TWC share- sources. Deal set for tomorrow morning. Ratio is 2.875 $CMCSA.
– DAVID FABER (@davidfaber) February 13, 2014
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
Source: David Faber (Twitter), CNBC
Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside reportedly leaving to join Dropbox
Executive departures (voluntary and otherwise) aren’t uncommon after major acquisitions, and that may well be happening in the wake of Lenovo’s deal to acquire Motorola’s cellphone business from Google. The Wall Street Journal claims that Motorola Mobility CEO Dennis Woodside is leaving the company to become Dropbox’s first Chief Operations Officer. It’s not clear just what would be driving Woodside to take a less glamorous role; we’ve reached out to both companies for comment. If true, the move would bring an abrupt end to Woodside’s brief tenure as Moto’s leader. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him go, however — while he reinvigorated the phone pioneer and helped launch some of its best devices in recent memory, the company’s earnings didn’t follow suit.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google, Lenovo
Source: Wall Street Journal, Amir Efrati (Twitter)
Daily Roundup: Lumia Icon headed to Verizon, the Galaxy S 5 and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
HTC’s Desire 8 leaked
Looks like HTC is ready to make good on its promise to deliver more mid-range handsets. A leak suggests the Desire 8 will pack dual-SIMs, a 5.5-inch display and 13-megapixel shooter. Read on for more.
Nokia Lumia Icon headed for Verizon
Nokia’s new Lumia Icon brings the same flagship experience and specs as the Lumia 1520, just in a more pocket-friendly size. The handset will hit Verizon shelves on February 20th for $200 with a two-year contract. Click through for details.
Google’s Nest acquisition is official
The deal is done! The FTC has cleared Google’s $3.2 billion purchase of Nest and now the company’s founders Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers are free to shift their focus back to making home automation consumer friendly. Follow the link for details.
Samsung on the Galaxy S 5
Samsung’s next-gen handset, the Galaxy S 5, is just weeks away from being announced. We actually already know quite a lot about what to expect from the unveiling. Click the link for the latest on the company’s “back to basics” handset.
Filed under: Misc
LG’s extra-large G Pro 2 packs a 4K video camera and knock code unlock feature
Looks like LG wants to get out ahead of all the smartphone news soon to come from Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, as the South Korean company has officially announced the G Pro 2. As prior leaks indicated, it’s a larger version of the original G Pro — it packs a 5.9-inch screen, as opposed to its predecessor’s 5.5-inch panel. That means the G Pro 2 matches Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 in terms of size and it packs the same 1,920 x 1,080 resolution display. Additionally, it has an evolution of the G Pro’s knock-to-unlock feature that allows you to unlock and power up the phone by tapping on the screen in a specific cadence.
LG’s latest also has an optically stabilized, 13-megapixel camera and 32GB to store your photos and any 4K videos you shoot at up to 120 frames per second. Plus, it’ll ship with Android’s latest version 4.4 (KitKat) and can be had in three colors: white, silver and black. Naturally, LG has declined to give us a price or a ship date for its new flagship here in the States, but hopefully they’ll give up all those details and more at MWC.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, LG
Source: LG (Korean)
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