Apple Releases iTunes 12.0.1 Alongside OS X Yosemite [Mac Blog]
Alongside OS X Yosemite, Apple today released iTunes 12.0.1, a revamped version of iTunes that’s been designed with OS X Yosemite in mind. iTunes 12.0.1 can be downloaded from the Mac App Store and is available for both Mavericks and OS X Yosemite.
iTunes 12 offers an elegant new design that incorporates translucency to improve depth. It also has a streamlined toolbar that aims to give users more room to experience content, and it melds the iTunes Store with the Library, making it easier to navigate between personal collections and what’s available in the store.
There are dedicated icons for music, movies, and TV shows, and Recently Added albums, movies, and TV shows are displayed at the top of the library for easy access.
iTunes 12 also includes support for several iOS 8/Yosemite features, including Family Sharing, and it brings improved playlist editing as well.
Apple has also released Security Update 2014-005 for OS X Mavericks.
Apple Updates iWork for iOS and Mac with Yosemite and Continuity Support [iOS Blog]
With the release of OS X Yosemite today, Apple has updated its iWork suite of productivity apps on both Mac and iOS with support for the new version of OS X and Continuity, which allows users to continue their work from their iOS devices to Macs and back again.
iWork for Mac received the biggest improvements, with all new looks for Pages, Keynote and Numbers inspired by the look of OS X Yosemite. iWork for iOS received support for third-party storage providers, allowing users to save their documents with providers like Dropbox. Both versions of iWork received numerous improvements and refinements, like updated file formats for easier sharing through Gmail and Dropbox, customizable alignments and much more.
Apple’s line of iWork apps are free to users who have recently purchased a new Mac or iOS device. Otherwise, each iWork app for Mac is available for $19.99 while each iWork app for iOS is available for $9.99.
Pages for Mac – [Mac App Store]
Keynote for Mac – [Mac App Store]
Numbers for Mac – [Mac App Store]
Pages for iOS – [App Store]
Keynote for iOS – [App Store]
Numbers for iOS – [App Store]
Humble Mobile Bundle 9 gets two new games for the big donors
The ninth edition of the Humble Mobile Bundle launched just over one week ago. It included at the time Syberia, Neuroshima Hex, Bardbarian: Golden Axe Edition, Leo’s Fortune, Out there, and First Strike. The final three mentioned were given only to donors exceeding the average. Now, two additional games are up for those donors. For exceeding the current (and rapidly changing) $3.38 donation amount, you get So Long, Oregon! and Mountain.
This is definitely one of the best Humble Mobile Bundle’s ever launched. The games, especially Leo’s Fortune, are of very high quality. So if you are feeling extra charitable today, go right ahead and get giving!
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CBS All Access launches for $5.99 a month, offers full seasons and episodes on demand
CBS has announced an All Access subscription that allows on demand access to full seasons and episodes of many of their television shows, plus access to a live stream of CBS if you live in a supported market. This comes just a day after HBO revealed they were working on a subscription package that would let customers purchase programming without a cable subscription.
The service officially launched today and is available on the web and mobile apps for $5.99 per month. That’s a little cheaper than Netflix, but the catalog isn’t enough to completely replace Netflix. It offers full seasons and next day access to current shows, plus a hefty back catalog that totals about 6500 episodes. If you like seeing your favorite shows as soon as possible, it might be worth looking into. And six bucks a month isn’t terrible, either.
| CBS Brings Programming Direct To Consumers With New Multi-Platform Digital Subscription Service |
| For $5.99 Per Month, “CBS All Access” Delivers Full Seasons of Current Primetime Shows, Leading Daytime and Late Night CBS Programming, and Thousands of Episodes from CBS’s Library of ClassicsNew Service Also Offers Live Streaming of Local CBS Television Stations In 14 of the Largest U.S. Markets, with More to Come
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – CBS Corporation today announced the launch of CBS All Access, a new digital subscription video on demand and Nielsen-measured live streaming service for the CBS Television Network.CBS All Access will offer subscribers thousands of episodes from the current season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand, as well as the ability to stream local CBS Television stations live in 14 of the largest U.S. markets at launch. CBS All Access is available beginning today at CBS.com and on mobile devices through the CBS App for iOS and Android. The service allows fans to watch more CBS programming online and on mobile devices, while introducing yet another monetization window for the Company’s industry-leading content. CBS All Access will be available on other major connected devices in the coming months. “CBS All Access is another key step in the Company’s long-standing strategy of monetizing our local and national content in the ways that viewers want it,” said Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation. “This new subscription service will deliver the most of CBS to our biggest fans while being additive to the overall ecosystem. Across the board, we continue to capitalize on technological advances that help consumers engage with our world-class programming, and we look forward to serving our viewers in this new and exciting way.” For $5.99 per month, CBS All Access includes the following programming, with more to be added in the coming months:
CBS All Access offers an even more robust viewing experience on CBS.com, the #1 network website across platforms (comScore), and the CBS App, which has been downloaded more than 10 million times. Jim Lanzone, President and CEO, CBS Interactive said: “Our focus is to develop the best cross-platform video experience possible. We want our audiences to be able to watch CBS’s industry-leading content live and on demand whenever and wherever they want. CBS All Access delivers on that promise by giving our audience not only moreCBS content, but also more ways to watch in a seamless user experience. We’ve integrated the service into our existing offerings and look forward to bringing it to all major digital platforms – including additional connected devices – in the coming months.” CBS All Access brings thousands of episodes to digital platforms, making it simple for fans looking for more CBScontent to get it via one easy-to-use, multi-platform service. Marc DeBevoise, Executive Vice President, Entertainment, Sports and News, CBS Interactive added: “Through CBS All Access, we are enabling our biggest fans to tap into CBS’s content – including the current seasons of many of the biggest shows on television – and bring it to existing and new audiences alike. CBS All Access reflects our efforts to distribute as much of our leading content as possible on new platforms in ways that are strategically sound and provide additional value to our audiences.” The ability to live stream local CBS stations through CBS All Access was built in close collaboration with CBS’sowned and operated stations. Syncbak, in which CBS has a minority investment, powers the delivery and geo-targeting of the live feeds to in-market subscribers. At launch, live streaming will be available in CBS’s 14 owned and operated markets, including: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston,Detroit, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Pittsburgh and Baltimore, with more to be added. Peter Dunn, President, CBS Television Stations said: “With video consumption habits changing all the time, it is very important that we continue to provide the best local news, entertainment and sports via a service like CBS All Access. Television stations have been the fabric of local broadcasting for 75 years, and today’s announcement is part of paving the way for the next 75. We are extremely pleased to be a part of this exciting new service, and look forward to reaching a whole new set of viewers in our major markets across the country.” Non-subscribers will continue to have access to the most recent current episodes of CBS programming on CBS.com, select CBS Audience Network partner sites and through the CBS App. Programming will be available the day after the shows air on TV, with an eight-day delay on mobile devices for primetime series only. To sign up for CBS All Access, visit: http://www.cbs.com/allaccess To view a video introduction to CBS All Access, visit: http://www.cbs.com/allaccess To embed the video, please use the following embed code: To download hi-res screenshots of CBS All Access, visit: http://cbspressexpress.com/cbs-interactive/ About CBS Corporation About CBS Interactive Follow CBS Interactive on Twitter at twitter.com/cbsi and on Facebook. About Syncbak SOURCE CBS Corporation Dana McClintock, CBS Corporation, 212-975-1077, dlmcclintock@cbs.com; Chris Castro, CBS Interactive, 310-753-9913, chris.castro@cbsi.com; Mike Nelson, CBS Television Stations, 818-655-2156, mjnelson@cbs.com |
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Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop
Google unveiled Android Lollipop yesterday, so now we’re seeing device manufacturers clarify when they plan on updating their devices to the latest version of Android. Fortunately for owners of Sony devices, it looks like several devices will see the update at some point in the future.
Sony has stated that the entire premium Xperia Z lineup will be getting the Android 5.0 update. This includes the Xperia Z, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3, and all of their variants.
The full list includes the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1S, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3v, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. The Google Play Edition of the Xperia Z Ultra will be the first to see an update, but that’s handled by Google, not Sony. As far as Sony’s own devices, the Xperia Z3 and variants of the Z2 will see the update in early 2015, and Sony will clarify details on the rest of the devices after that.
source: Sony
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Blocks modular smartwatch will use Samsung’s Tizen OS
Blocks, a company based in the UK that’s investing into modular tech design, has announced some new details regarding their upcoming modular smartwatch. The watch works pretty similarly to what we’ve seen from Project Ara where you’ll be able to swap out different pieces of the hardware to keep your device up to date and customize it exactly how you want it. We’ve yet to see a modular device become extremely mainstream, so the idea may not be a commercial success, but there are plenty companies willing to tackle it, anyway.
Blocks claims that the hardware side of things is moving along nicely, so they’re investing into the software side of things. In an interesting twist, Blocks smartwatches will use Tizen, the collaborative OS from Samsung and Intel. Yep, the same operating system that Samsung uses for their own Gear smartwatches. It shouldn’t affect compatibility with your devices, though; the company said they’re targeting support for Android, iOS, and Windows, which should cover a majority of consumer devices.
I think it’s surprising to see a company opt for Tizen over anything Android based, especially when they’re striving to make things extremely customizable, but the gamble might pay off. We’ll have to wait until 2015 to find out, however you slice it.
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Nexus 6 vs Moto X (2014): A civil war within Motorola
Google has finally announced their long-rumored and leaked Nexus 6. As expected, this phone is being manufactured by Motorola, who also fairly recently announced their newest flagship, the Moto X (2014). So, how do the two newest phones from Motorola compare to one another? Read on to find out!
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One of the things to note, is that the Moto X (2014) is a more average sized smartphone with a 5.2″ screen, while the Nexus 6 is definitely a phablet with a massive 5.96″ screen. However, the Nexus 6 has a nicer display with a whopping 493 ppi, while the Moto X has 424 ppi. Both are AMOLED displays, so their the same in that regard, which means the Nexus 6 comes out on top here.
The battery is a weird tie, with the Nexus 6 getting way more talk time at 24 hours, while the Moto X has 13 hours. However, the Moto X has 576 hours on standby while the Nexus 6 has 300 hours. The Moto X has a 2,300 mAh battery, while the Nexus 6 has a 3,220 mAh.
The Nexus 6 likely has better performance, with a newer Snapdragon 805 processor, and 3 GB of RAM, and the newest version of Android (though the Moto X should update soon).
Cameras are the same, except the Nexus 6 will have Optical Image Stabilization. The Nexus 6 will have wireless charging, while Moto X will not.
It’s also worth noting that the Moto X has a lot of choice with Moto Maker, allowing you to make your device your own. Moto X also has Moto Voice, Moto Display, and other features. The Nexus 6 will have a feature like Moto Voice, but without the ability to customize a hotword.
To top it all off, the Nexus 6 costs $649 unlocked, while the Moto X costs $499 unlocked.
After all is said and done, it’s hard to choose a winner here. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the Nexus 6 will only have newer software for a little bit as it’s expected the Moto X will be updated very soon. Honestly, I think it comes down to preference. The Nexus 6 is a much bigger device, so you’d have to be looking for a bigger display to get it.
We’ll leave it up to you. Vote in the comments below: Which do you think is a better device, Nexus 6 vs Moto X (2014)
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Google puts ad revenue to good use with R&D growth
Google isn’t a search company or a software developer. Its real business is advertising. Most of the money flowing into Mountain View (and there’s quite a lot of it: $16.5 billion this quarter to be exact) comes from ads. The company could simply build up a war chest or snatch up some more startups, but clearly its eyes are on the future. With Larry Page at the helm Google has branched out beyond browsers and mobile operating systems to delivery drones, internet-delivering balloons and whatever Glass is. A year ago Page told investors he wanted to spend more on “speculative” research and development projects. At the time its R&D budget had just seen a $1 billion growth over the previous year. Since then Google has added nearly another $2 billion. Over the first nine months of 2014 has pumped $7 billion dollars into R&D projected, including $2.7 billion in the last quarter alone. Obviously, not all of that money is being funneled into Google X, but it’s clear that the experimental arm is adding quite a bit to the company’s expenditures. Loon and Calico aren’t just about generating goodwill though. Clearly the more consumers Google can reach and the longer those consumers are alive, the more ads it can serve.
While the projects that grab the most headlines tend to be things like self-driving cars, it’s other efforts that are more important for the future of Google. Its experiments with Project Loon, millimeter wave wireless, and more prosaic programs like Android One are what will allow the company to ensure it can continue to grow by reaching consumers in emerging markets like India and Indonesia. Even something as mundane as app trials that don’t require a full download can have a serious impact in nations where mobile data is slow, expensive or both. While countries like the US and UK are still the biggest markets for Google, the rest of the globe is becoming increasingly important. In fact revenue outside of those two nations grew at a much faster rate — 26 percent year-over-year (versus just 15 percent in the US and 10 percent in the UK). Its content delivery services like Play Music, Movies and Books have also entered a strong era of international expansion.
The R&D spending for the quarter was quite a bit higher than some had expected, but as CFO Patrick Pichette explained during the company’s earnings call, a lot of that had to do with the 3,000 new employees Google added in the last three months. Most of those hires were in the “tech” space according to Pichette, especially in the field of engineering. The significant spending on hiring and R&D may hurt the company’s bottom line in the short term, but we’re sure the Pichette and the rest of the executive team would argue you have to spend money to make money.
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Apple’s 2014 iPad event: A closer look at the numbers
There are a few things you can count on when Apple releases a new iPad: it will be thinner, it will be faster and there will be a LOT of hyperbole. Amidst the claims of magical devices, record-breaking sales and “very cool stuff” there are also a lot of numbers. Here’s a closer look at the big digits from today’s event.
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Twitter’s Audio Cards bring more music to your social feed
By now, you’ve likely noticed that Twitter slapping new Cards in your timeline on a regular basis. Well, now you’re about to get more sound. The company announced today that the Audio Card is on its way to iOS and Android devices, and it’ll allow you to listen right from the social feed. Not wanting to hold up your browsing, the content will continue to play while you scroll through the rest of that collection of tweets. What’s more, the offering is getting a hand from streaming services, but for now, the first one to opt in is SoundCloud. While that may see like an odd match, rumors circulated a few months back that Twitter was looking to snatch up that audio service, and SoundCloud continues to add new features that make it much more of a listening option than one for producers. You can expect podcasts and more to get cozy in your timeline from the likes of NASA, NPR, Pitchfork and many more. Audio Cards are still in the testing phase, but they’re said to be rolling out for more “partners and creators” to use soon.
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