1Password log-ins are coming to third-party iOS apps
The popular log-in repository 1Password is about to get a lot more useful on iOS devices. AgileBits has revealed an extension for using the add-on in third-party iOS apps — if the developer chooses to build in support. Thanks to the enhanced security measures taken by Apple’s pending mobile OS update, the option can be included and doesn’t require you to go elsewhere in order to sort your passwords in standalone apps. Of course, this is in addition to 1Password’s own built-in browser that currently included and Touch ID is leveraged to access the secured vault of username credentials. 1Password for iOS is a $18 purchase, and we’re not holding our breath for similar functionality to arrive on the Android version anytime soon (although on Android LastPass has a similar feature for logging into apps). While you wait for your favorite software to opt in, there’s a handy demo in GIF after the break.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile
Source: AgileBits
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64-bit Chrome desktop browser now available in beta
The desktop Chrome browser for Windows 7 and Windows 8 just got updated to 64-bit support on the Beta channel. The new version can be installed straight over the 32-bit version of the browser, retaining all your existing settings. Head on over to the Beta Chrome download page to grab it now.
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Apple Seeds First OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 Beta to Developers
Apple today seeded the first build of OS X 10.9.5 to developers, one month after releasing OS X 10.9.4 to the public. The new beta is available through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store and through the Mac Dev Center. The beta has a build number of 13F7.
OS X 10.9.5 follows new seeds of Safari 7.0.6 and 6.1.6 for Mavericks and Mountain Lion, which were released to developers last night.
It is unclear what improvements the 10.9.5 update will bring to Mavericks, but it is likely to include bug fixes and stability enhancements. Apple is asking developers to focus on USB, USB Smart Cards, Graphics, and Safari.
Along with working on improvements to Mavericks, Apple is also beta testing OS X Yosemite, which is due to be released in the fall. The last Mavericks update, 10.9.4, added several Wi-Fi fixes and improved wake from sleep reliability.
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NomadPlus Transforms an Apple Charger Into a Portable Battery [iOS Blog]
Nomad, the company behind the pocket-sized NomadKey iPhone cable, today debuted the NomadPlus, a product that transforms an Apple charger into a portable battery pack.
While there are hundreds of different portable battery options for the iPhone, the NomadPlus is unique because it functions with an existing Apple charger. The NomadPlus plugs into an Apple wall charger, transforming it into a 1500 mAh portable battery with enough juice to recharge an iPhone to 70 percent.
One of the most cumbersome aspects of most battery packs is the recharging of the battery itself, but the NomadPlus allows the add-on battery to be charged as an iPhone charges via the wall charger, a simple solution that saves time and effort.
The NomadPlus is not much larger than an iPhone wall charger, measuring in at 2.75″ x 1.33″ x 1.10″, and it weighs just 2.1 ounces. It supports pass-through charging, and will charge the iPhone before charging the battery itself.
While NomadPlus takes advantage of the Apple wall charger’s superb design and engineering, its USB port can be used to power up any number of smartphone or tablet devices. Upcycling your wall plug with NomadPlus is the way to go when looking for a portable battery; it’s a practical upgrade of something you already own.
The NomadPlus can be pre-ordered from the Nomad website for $39, but as noted by TechCrunch, entering the promo code “nomadplus” will cut the price down to $20, presumably for a limited time.
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Apple Launches New EFI Update 2.9.1 For 2011 MacBook Air to Solve Installation Problems [Mac Blog]
Apple today re-released its EFI Firmware 2.9 update for 2011 MacBook Air models after the original EFI update appeared to be causing trouble for many MacBook Air users.
The update, originally released on July 15 to address sleep/wake issues, caused some MacBook Air machines to shut down completely for several hours. On other machines, the update simply refused to install. Today’s re-released software, labeled 2.9.1, presumably fixes these issues, allowing the update to be properly installed.
The MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.9.1 is available in the Mac App Store for 2011 MacBook Airs and can also be downloaded from the Apple Support site.
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Get a behind the scenes look at Google’s self-driving car this Friday
If you’ve been itchin’ for more info on Mountain View’s compact self-driving car, you’re in luck. At 11AM PT/2PM ET this Friday (August 1st), Google is hosting a live Hangout as the folks from Make take a behind the scenes look at the project for its summer camp series. The so-called Field Trip is said to have a gander at how the vehicles work and provide an update on recent developments. Those who plan on tuning in can submit specific queries in advance for the Q&A session, but even if you don’t plan on posing a question, taking an early (or late) lunch seems like a solid choice.
Filed under: Transportation, Google
Source: Google+
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Russia wants Apple and SAP to prove that their software isn’t used for spying
Russia has been extra-sensitive to technological threats to its government as of late, and that’s clearer than ever in the wake of a new government proposal. Communication Minister Nikolai Nikiforov has suggested that Apple and SAP should hand over their source code to prove that it doesn’t have “undeclared capabilities” for spying on Russian agencies. In other words, he doesn’t want to give the NSA free rein just because an official brought an iPhone to work. While he isn’t certain as to whether or not institutions will keep using products whose code remains a secret, there’s an implication that Apple and SAP may be locked out of government contracts if Putin and crew believe there’s too much of a risk. Much of that business could go to Microsoft, which has been cooperating with Russia since 2003.
Neither Apple nor SAP has commented on the proposal so far, although the concept came about after their national managers met Nikiforov last week. Whether or not they’re forced to make a decision about their code, it’s not clear that divulging source code will be effective. Many of the NSA’s intrusion efforts are based on security exploits, not voluntarily created back doors — innocuous code on any platform can still contain surveillance-friendly bugs. And yes, there’s a degree of irony when Russia has been accused of both discouraging political transparency and using malicious code to spy on world leaders.
[Image credit: AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin]
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile, Apple
Source: Reuters
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Revamped Apple TV Debut Likely Delayed Until 2015 Due to Negotiation Difficulties
For several months now, rumors have continually suggested Apple is working on a revamped Apple TV, which may include capabilities like support for games and apps and expanded access to television content.
Every rumored release date has come and gone thus far, and according to a new report from The Information, an updated Apple TV is not likely to appear until 2015.
A source that spoke to The Information has suggested that Apple engineers who are working on the device have been informed that the product will not launch in 2014, largely due to ongoing contractual issues with cable companies and Comcast’s pending purchase of Time Warner Cable.
Apple engineers who are working on aspects of the device have been told by their bosses not to expect a launch this year and are working off timelines that assume a launch next year, according to a person familiar with the plans. Apple employees have cited cable companies “dragging their heels” and the pending Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger as reasons the device and accompanying TV service haven’t launched.
Conversely, sources in the television industry have denied that cable companies are behind the delay, suggesting Apple has “bit off more than it can chew,” and needs permission from many different rights holders to “create the service it wants to offer.”
Over the years, various rumors have pointed towards very ambitious plans for the Apple TV, suggesting Apple once aimed to create a subscription television service that would potentially replace cable packages. Due to a continual inability to negotiate a deal with cable companies, Apple is said to have scaled back on its television ambitions, aiming to work with cable companies rather than against them.
The most recent content rumors from February of 2014 have suggested Apple is working to wedge itself between cable companies and consumers, potentially providing content from cable companies through its set-top box, overlaid with an Apple TV-style interface. Apple is also seeking to add DVR capabilities to the service.
In 2013, Apple was said to be close to completing a deal with Time Warner Cable over a possible TWC Apple TV app, allowing Time Warner subscribers to watch live television through the Apple TV, but the negotiations may have stalled due to the pending Time Warner-Comcast merger.
Earlier this year, a product roadmap from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo pointed towards a Q3 2014 launch date for the redesigned Apple TV, but based on The Information‘s new data, it seems any potential launch plans have now been pushed back.
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Norway, Sweden and others will soon see Google Play Gift Cards
Like anything else Google service related, it takes time for things to go global. All those regulations and Government red tape things. Slowly but surely things do find their ways overseas though. The most recent Google service, of sorts, to find a new set of homes are the fabulous Google Play Gift cards. Google updated the supported country list today with a few new locales being listed as “coming soon”.
The up coming country support will include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It is good to see more people around the world gaining access to the gift cards. Once they are available you guys can pick them up and buy apps, games and other digital content. Movies, Music and things will be dependent on if your locale has that available yet.
We will keep our eyes open for when they are live and available for your spending pleasure.
Source: Google Support
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