Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition reaching Best Buy shelves on March 27
Best Buy has just announced that it will be carrying the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition headset in its stores starting this Friday, the 27th of March. Customers can walk into these outlets to get a first hand demo of the functioning of the Gear VR. The headset which is only compatible with the Galaxy Note 4 can be yours for $199.99.
The retailer has already been offering demonstrations of the headset in its retail locations, so if you haven’t seen the functionality of the device yet, now might be the right time to head over to your nearest Best Buy outlet and give it a try.
It is said that only 100 Best Buy locations across the country will have units of the Gear VR Innovator Edition this Friday, with more stores expected to be added to the list down the line. Although this headset will be compatible solely with the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung will also have a smaller version ready in time for the Galaxy S6 launch.
It is important to note that the Gear VR is currently available for online ordering through Best Buy’s site, with the retailer promising to ship the device in a day.
Via: Android Central
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Google Keep updated to version 3.1 with a couple of new features [APK Download]
Google Keep is one of the best note taking/checklist apps available on Android. What makes it even better is the fact that it comes directly from Google, who can add new features periodically. And the app has now been updated to version 3.1 with some new features in tow.
First and foremost, users can now set recurring reminders for notes or checklists. Although the reminders feature has always existed on Google Keep, it could only be set once, but that changes today.
Google is also rolling out a new labels feature for the app, which lets you tag posts under different labels. So if you have something work related, you can tag it under work and personal notes can be filtered under the Personal label. Users can create custom labels as well. This feature has been long awaited and it’s good to know that Google is paying attention to the suggestions of the users.
If you haven’t seen the update notification yet, head over to the apk download link below to get the updated version of Keep on your Android smartphone/tablet.
Via: Android Police
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win a ‘Fantastical’ Bundle That Includes New Mac App, iOS and iPad Apps [Mac Blog]
Flexibits launched Fantastical 2 for the Mac this morning, the long-awaited update to its popular calendar app for the Mac. To celebrate the launch, Flexibits has teamed up with us to offer 25 MacRumors readers a chance to win a Fantastical bundle that includes a copy of the new Fantastical 2 for Mac app, a copy of Fantastical 2 for iPad, and a copy of Fantastical 2 for iPhone.
If you’re not familiar with Flexibits’ line of Fantastical apps, they’re some of the most popular calendar apps in the Mac and iOS App Stores, due to cross-platform availability and the use of natural language parsing for scheduling events. It’s possible, for example, to write something as simple as “Meeting with Eric at 4 p.m. tomorrow” and have the event properly scheduled in the app.
The apps also integrate with Reminders to allow users to schedule to-dos that are time and location-based, putting event details and reminder lists in one easily accessible spot, plus they includes customizable event alerts, geofencing, built-in maps, and more.
The Fantastical 2 app for Mac launching today includes a Yosemite-style redesign, a full calendar window, Handoff and extension support, a Notification Center widget, and a new feature called Calendar Sets, for quickly switching between groups of calendars.
To enter to win one of the 25 Fantastical bundles, use the Rafflecopter widget below. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, or visiting our Facebook page. Due to the intricacies of international law regarding giveaways, this giveaway is open only to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older.
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The giveaway will run from today March 25 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time through March 27 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The winners will be chosen randomly on March 27 and will be contacted through email. A response to our email is required within 48 hours or the winner will forfeit the prize and we will pick a new winner.
If you want to buy Fantastical 2 for Mac and iOS, the apps are available through the following links:
– Fantastical 2 for iPhone, $2.99 [Direct Link]
– Fantastical 2 for iPad, $6.99 [Direct Link]
– Fantastical 2 for Mac, $39.99 [Direct Link]
PowerDrive Slim Video Review: An External Battery and Hard Drive Combo for iPhone [iOS Blog]
We went hands-on with Mazzo’s PowerDrive Slim, which combines an external battery with a hard drive, to give you extra storage and extra battery life for your iPhone. There’s 32GB of storage space for storing files, photos, and videos, plus a 3,000 mAh battery that translates to approximately one full charge for an iPhone 6 Plus.
Files can be transferred to the PowerDrive Slim using the accompanying PowerDrive iOS app, and at the same time, it can charge your iPhone. You’ll need to supply a Lightning cable for transferring files and for charging your iPhone from the PowerDrive Slim.
Size wise, the PowerDrive Slim is thicker than an iPhone 6 Plus, but not quite as wide or tall, so it fits easily enough in a pocket. We liked the portability, and we were impressed with the app, especially when it came to the auto backup feature for photos.
The 32GB PowerDrive Slim can be purchased from Amazon for $59.99. Mazzo also sells the device in higher capacities up to 128GB, but those are unavailable at this time.
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