Twittly gets updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone
Twittly may not be the smoothest and most functional third party Twitter application for BlackBerry 10, but with extensive beta testing going on that may well change in the near future. The app has been updated this week over in the BlackBerry Beta Zone, so if you like to test and report back, feel free to swing on by and grab this latest edition.
Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone 6’ campaign takes to billboards around the world
As part of its World Gallery campaign that launched yesterday, Apple has started erecting billboards and posters around the world featuring photos shot on the iPhone 6.
Now a number of Twitter users have taken to the micro-blogging service with pictures that show off some of the billboards and advertisements, which boldly feature the text “Shot on iPhone 6.”
Promotional materials and billboards have popped up in countries and cities all over the world including France, Malaysia, Canada, and the United States. Here are some samples of what Twitter users have been seeing from Dubai to Los Angeles:
Tallest #Apple billboard in the world? If so, Apple is fitting right in to the #Dubai way of doing things. @pschiller pic.twitter.com/1PtZ858tsQ
— Jimmy Grewal (@jimmyg) March 2, 2015
Have you seen #Apple‘s new billboard in Bangsar? It showcases #iPhone6 photography. http://t.co/bJXUVIFv8j pic.twitter.com/ScPANpwx6H
— vernieman #MWC2015 (@vernieman) March 2, 2015
“Shot on iPhone 6″ billboard in LA. Pretty cool. pic.twitter.com/oBcG9rbdns
— Beau Colburn (@beaucolburn) March 2, 2015
The billboards are part of a larger “World Gallery” campaign that we through which Apple is displaying the photo-capturing prowess of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with photos from 77 photographers around the world. For much more, be sure to check out Apple’s “Shot on iPhone 6″ campaign on its World Gallery. If you’re looking to improve your own skills with the camera on your iPhone, feel free to also check out our photography hub for some tips and tricks.
Via: 9to5Mac
Check out the theme options that come on the HTC One M9
When HTC released the HTC One M9 at MWC 2015, one of the benefits they touted was their new Sense 7 user interface layer. HTC’s version of a launcher now includes support for themes like many third-party launchers and HTC decided to include some “stock” themes to help people get start with the customization of their devices.
After the break you can check out some screen shots showing these themes. Once you take a look at them, be sure to stick around for more MWC 2015 coverage.
Traction
Tilt
Pastorale
Origami
Nimbus
Innerspace
Numero
Cascadia
Stock
source: AndroidGuys
Come comment on this article: Check out the theme options that come on the HTC One M9
Tinder Plus goes official; lets you take back that swipe for a price
Popular dating app Tinder has officially launched its premium service called Tinder Plus today after a potential March launch was first hinted at early last month. The premium subscription adds an option to undo previous swipes, as well as a new way for users to meet matches in other parts of the world.
Up until this point, if a user rejected someone with a left-swipe, that potential match would be gone forever. With the launch of Tinder plus, users can take advantage of a new option called “rewind” for a set monthly fee. The rewind feature basically functions as an “undo” button for mistaken swipes, allowing a user to change his or her mind. The service starts $9.99 a month in the U.S. and £3.99 in the U.K.. However, that pricing scheme only applies to users between the ages of 18 and 27; if you’re older, being able to rewind your swipes is going to cost you a little more at $19.99 per month in the U.S. and £14.99 in the U.K..
The variable pricing based on age is sure to be a potential friction point for older users. In a statement to NPR on the matter, Tinder said the following:
Over the past few months, we’ve tested Tinder Plus extensively in several countries. We’ve priced Tinder Plus based on a combination of factors, including what we’ve learned through our testing, and we’ve found that these price points were adopted very well by certain age demographics. Lots of products offer differentiated price tiers by age, like Spotify does for students, for example. Tinder is no different; during our testing we’ve learned, not surprisingly, that younger users are just as excited about Tinder Plus, but are more budget constrained, and need a lower price to pull the trigger.
In addition to rewind, Tinder Plus also enables a feature called “Passport” which allows users to meet potential matches in other regions by changing their location.
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Source: NPR
Tinder Plus goes official; lets you take back that swipe for a price
Popular dating app Tinder has officially launched its premium service called Tinder Plus today after a potential March launch was first hinted at early last month. The premium subscription adds an option to undo previous swipes, as well as a new way for users to meet matches in other parts of the world.
Apple Launches Worldwide ‘Shot on iPhone 6’ Ad Campaign Spanning Magazines, Billboards and More
Apple has launched a worldwide “Shot on iPhone 6″ advertising campaign involving 77 photographers, 70 cities and 24 countries, with iPhone 6 photography to be featured in magazines, newspapers, billboards, transit posters and more. The large-scale marketing initiative has started rolling out in several countries across the world this week, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia, Tokyo and United Arab Emirates.
“Shot on iPhone 6″ photo on billboard in Los Angeles (via Twitter)
A number of “Shot on iPhone 6″ advertisements have begun surfacing on Twitter and Instagram over the past few days, with spots appearing on the back cover of The New Yorker magazine, horizontal posters in London’s Euston Square subway station and in the Malaysian city of Bangsar, billboards in Los Angeles and Toronto, the side of a tall skyscraper in Dubai and more.
“Shot on iPhone 6″ photo on back cover of The New Yorker (via Twitter)
The photography campaign began with Apple promoting a world gallery of photos taken with the iPhone 6 on its homepage over the weekend, including photo apps such as Instagram, Snapseed, VSCO Cam, Filterstorm Neue, Camera+ and Adobe Photoshop Express used for editing and filtering. The majority of photos shown provide scenic views of the outdoors, ranging from mountains and deserts to lakes and waterfalls.
President of Sony Mobile declines recent rumors of division’s sale
Just over a week ago, Sony revealed its plans to bring back profits to the company over the next few years. A big part of the report was regarding the company’s mobile division, the section of the company which has seen a major decline over the past years. Specifically, Sony mentioned in the report that cutting costs would be a must, and that they may even consider potential “partnerships or spinoffs”.
This isn’t the first time the company’s CEO has explained this, though. Back in January, CEO Kazuo Hirai was quoted saying, “Without drastic reforms such as joint ventures or alliances, [Sony’s mobile and TV businesses] will be in the red three years from now.” But just because the CEO voiced his opinion to the media, doesn’t mean there aren’t differences in opinion within the company. Now, it seems as though a sale of the mobile division may not be true, because Hiroki Totoki, head of Sony’s mobile division, has now denied rumors about a potential sale of the company’s mobile division.
Totoki told French newspaper Le Figaro:
At the beginning of February there was speculation about a sale of Sony Mobile. It’s completely untrue.
However, while the potential of a merger or partnership is now seemingly off the table, Totoki also admitted that the company’s mobile portfolio is too diverse and needs to be refocused. He also mentions that, since consumers are keeping their mobile devices for a longer period of time, Sony would begin slowing down their product launches.
Google Play Services 7.0 brings Nearby Connections and new Places APIs
Google has announced today that it is rolling out Google Play services version 7.0 which brings developers some new tools for leveraging place information, fitness data, the recently-announced Nearby Connections API, and more.
We’re live at the 2015 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco!
Every year, in late winter, covering the game industry gives me a chance to leave New York City at its most miserable. It’s with great pleasure that I tell you, yes, we’re here in San Francisco — where its 60 degrees and not 34 — to bring all the news, hands-ons, interviews, videos, and combinations thereof, straight from the 2015 Game Developers Conference. From here on out, we’re gonna make that name a bit simpler: GDC 2015. We’ve even got a page right here where you can keep up to date on all the aforementioned coverage. Head below for a brief rundown of the week to come.
What’s happening this year, besides developers talking to each other about the art and business of making games? We’ve already seen a taste, all the way from Barcelona, care of Mobile World Congress.
HTC and Valve are teaming on a virtual reality headset named HTC Vive. Or HTC ReVive. Or maybe just Vive? Or maybe just Revive? It’s a bit puzzling, honestly.
We’re getting a hands-on in the coming days, and we’ve already got some gorgeous detail shots right here featuring British raconteur James Trew.
Additionally, Samsung and Oculus are continuing their partnership on Gear VR with a new, smaller version intended for use with Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 and S6 edge phones. Don’t expect to be blown away: it’s largely the same as the first Gear VR which launched late last year, albeit with a smaller screen. We’ve got more info right here, and beauty shots below.
And today, just before GDC 2015 officially kicks off, Epic Games announced that its widely used game engine, Unreal Engine 4, is now free for all to use on a commercial (or non-commercial) basis. It’s a major move for an engine maker, and it means one more great tool is more widely available to the folks who make the games we love.
As for what the rest of the week holds, only two things are certain: both Sony and NVIDIA are hosting press events. The former is focusing on PlayStation 4’s virtual reality headset, “Project Morpheus”, while the latter is teased as “more than 5 years in the making” and will apparently “redefine the future of gaming”. I expect nothing less than a picante gouda in a holodeck.
Don’t miss out on all the latest from GDC 2015! Follow along at our events page right here.
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