United Airlines Rolls Out Passport Scanning for International Flights to iOS App [iOS Blog]
United Airlines today updated its official app for iOS with the ability to scan passports to check-in for international flights using a device’s camera. The new feature can be accessed when a user checks in within 24 hours of a departing flight, as all passports uploaded are verified by credential management service Jumio. Once a passport is verified, users can obtain their boarding passes and save them to the app.
– Customers can now use the United app to scan their passport for international check-in
– Upon check-in, verify your existing stored passport data (if already in our system) or scan your passport.
– Your device camera will be accessed, similar to many mobile banking deposit functions, and the scanned passport information will be verified for additional security. Once the image is validated, you will be able to complete your check-in and receive your boarding pass, saving you time at the airport.
United notes that flyers who require additional travel documentation such as a visa will still have to physically check-in at the airport. Passports that are scanned and uploaded can also be stored by United MileagePlus members for later flights. The app also includes additional bug fixes and more information on cards regarding flight boarding times.
United Airlines is a free app for iOS devices and can be downloaded through the App Store. [Direct Link]
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Square-Enix Releases Turn-Based RPG ‘Dragon Quest IV’ for iOS [iOS Blog]
Square-Enix’s classic RPG Dragon Quest IV has launched for iOS devices. Originally released over ten years ago, the game allows players to take the role of five different protagonists through five different chapters, with a bonus sixth chapter included in this newest release. Gameplay centers around a turn-based battle system, as the game’s controls, menus, and overall interface are all optimized for iOS devices.
Dragon Quest IV, the first installment in the Zenithian Trilogy, is now out on mobile devices!
– This epic adventure, unfolding over five unique chapters, each focusing on a different cast of characters, can now be enjoyed on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad!
– Chat with your loyal companions any time you like during your adventure!
They’ll tell you all kinds of interesting things, depending on where you are in the story, and what heroic feats you have accomplished!
– Tired of giving orders? Your faithful companions can be instructed to fight automatically! Use the various tactics at your disposal to see off even the toughest enemies with ease!
– Chapter 6? Experience an extra chapter past the ending and explore a challenging bonus dungeon.
Dragon Quest IV is available for the iPhone and iPad for $14.99 and can be downloaded through the App Store. [Direct Link]
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Google Now Launcher for Everyone! Google Music Changes! – App Updates
Happy Hump Day gang. Some app updates have come about in the past week, so this is where we talk about some of those. The Google Now Launcher can now be put on all devices running Android 4.1+. Google Music and Google Search have updated as well, so make sure you have your apps updated.
App Updates
Google Now Launcher update
Google Search update
Google Music update
Equalizer update
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United Airlines app can now scan your passport for international flights
Even if you can check in online, you still have to show your passport somewhere at the airport if you’re flying international. United Airlines wants to do away with that step, though, so the company has updated its iOS and Android app with the capability to scan passports on your own. When you check in within 24 hours of departure, you’ll have the option to scan your passport using the phone’s camera, like how you’d take pictures of a check for a mobile deposit. A third party (specifically, a credentials management service called Jumio) still has to verify your document, but so long as everything’s in order, you can get a printable boarding pass. Sadly, you can’t have everything — if you’re traveling to a place that requires a visa, you’ll still have to line up at the airport. In addition to the new scanning feature, the updated apps now also display when boarding time ends, so you don’t spend more time at the gates than you need to.
[Image credit: Getty Images]
Source: United Airlines
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BLU Products’ candy-toned Android phones are still cheap and unlocked
It might take a while before BLU Products (makers of affordable and unlocked phones for North America) comes out with Windows Phone devices like it promised. Until then, we’ll likely see it launch more Android phones first — like these four KitKat devices from its new Studio C series line. Since C stands for “color,” the phones comes in different hues, with the HD version boasting the most number of variants. As its name implies, Studio 5.0 C HD has a 5.0-inch, 720 x 1080 IPS screen with a 294 ppi density. It also has an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 2-megapixel front cam and a 64GB microSD card slot. The device runs on a 1.3GHz Quad Core MT6582 processor with a 2,000 mAH battery. Next comes the Studio C Mini, which shares many of the 5.0 C HD’s specs, ‘cept it has a 4.7-inch 480 x 800 IPS screen, a 5-megapixel rear camera and 512MB of RAM.
The third device in the series is the Studio 5.0 C, which has a 5-inch 480 x 584 resolution screen, a 5-megapixel rear and a VGA front camera, a 32 GB microSD card slot and 512MB of RAM. It runs on a 1.3 GHz dual core MT6572 processor and a 1,800 mAH battery. If the Studio C Mini’s the smaller version of the 5.0 C HD, then the 5.0 CE is the 3G-less version of the Studio 5.0 C — in fact, it’s the only phone in the line without 3G capability. Other than that and its 3.2-megapixel rear camera, it shares the 5.0 CE’s spec list. All these phones come with 4GB of internal memory, dual-SIM support and, as is typical for Blu phones, they’re all unlocked and work with any GSM network in the US.
You can now get the Studio 5.0 C HD ($149) and the C Mini ($119) from Amazon, while the 5.0 C and the 5.0 CE will be available soon for $109 and $89, respectively.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
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Source: Blu Products (1)
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Popcart turns your online recipes into deliverable groceries
It’s safe to say food is one of the greatest things life has to offer. However, sometimes not everyone has the right ingredients on hand to prepare every dish of interest, particularly those that, for whatever reason (read: they looked good), randomly stood out while surfing the web. Here’s where Popcart hopes to come in. The newly developed tool, which is the result of a partnership between online grocer FreshDirect and recipe-indexing site Foodily, can pretty much transform any recipe on the internet into goods that can be delivered right to your door. It’s simple really — all you have to do is install the service’s bookmarklet on your desktop browser and the rest is a piece of cake (not literally). Once you’ve done this, just highlight the ingredients from your recipe of choice, then click “Popcart it” on the bookmarks bar and, voilà, everything gets added to your FreshDirect cart. The only minor letdown is that Popcart’s only available in places where FreshDirect operates, which includes areas around New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia, to mention a few.
[Image credit: Shutterstock/Elena Shashkina]
Filed under: Misc, Internet, Alt
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Library of Congress finds unreleased ‘Duke Nukem’ code lurking in its catalog
When a video game studio cancels a project, the code tends to stay with the developers or else disappear into the void. Either way, you’re unlikely to ever see it. However, the Library of Congress’ Trevor Owens has unearthed a rare gem. While sifting through a stack of games destined for the archives, he found code and media assets for an unreleased PlayStation Portable version of Duke Nukem: Critical Mass. While Sony’s many proprietary file formats made it tricky to poke around, homebrew tools were enough to uncover 3D models, music and textures, including those for Duke himself (shown here). And in case you’re wondering, this is a first-of-a-kind discovery; to Owens’ knowledge, every other game in the Library has shipped.
Both the original disc and its code will be preserved separately, so this take on Critical Mass will be readily available to researchers and curious Duke Nukem fans. With that said, Owens believes that the find underscores the problems of preserving video games. You shouldn’t have to resort to community-made utilities just to see everything that went into a given work, the technician contends. He hopes that the revelation will lead to a set of more accessible preferred formats for future game submissions, and that more companies will hand over their source material (even if it’s unfinished) in addition to any polished products. To Owens, it’s like getting the film negatives for a movie that never hit theaters — sometimes, the creative process can be as interesting as the content.
Via: Gamasutra
Source: Library of Congress
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Download and install the latest Google Search 3.6, Google Play Music 5.6 and YouTube 5.9 apps manually, if you’re willing to wait that is [APKs]
Google Search, Google Play Music and YouTube all got updated by Google. Versions 3.6, 5.6 and 5.9 respectively. If you’re not willing to wait for updates to show up in your Google Play Store (if they haven’t already), you can find the download links at the bottom of the article and sideload them yourself. Let’s… Read more »
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Android “L” release to include multi-user support for phones
Multi-user profile support has been available on tablets for some time but is yet to appear on Android phones. However, a recent post on the Android issue tracker may suggest that it’ll appear in the Android L release. A post was created complaining about the lack of support for multiple users on phones and was… Read more »
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Engadget Daily: Uber’s legal battle, Foursquare’s new identity and more!
Today, we take a few selfies, investigate Uber’s legal struggles, learn about home automation with the Ninja Sphere, go hands-on with Foursquare’s new app and more. Read on for Engadget’s news highlights from the last 24 hours.
Filed under: Misc, Peripherals
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