SwiftKey’s first iOS update helps you start typing faster
If you jumped at the chance to try the first wave of third-party iOS keyboards, you probably noticed that they’re a little… rough around the edges. You may want to give at least one of them a second try, though. SwiftKey has just released the first update to its iOS input method, and it tackles some of the larger gripes that early adopters have noticed. The biggest deal is the improved load time, which should let you start typing faster; there are also fixes for some easy-to-reproduce crashes, like one that occurs when you backspace over emoji. Head over to the App Store if you’re eager to iron out of some of SwiftKey’s earliest wrinkles.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile
Source: App Store, SwiftKey Blog
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Apple’s own stats show iOS 8 upgrades have slowed to a crawl
Despite the introduction of custom keyboards, Notification Center widgets and lots more, Apple users aren’t taking to iOS 8. According to stats displayed on the company’s developer portal, the proportion of iPhone and iPad owners currently running the latest version on their devices stands at 47 percent, only an increase of 1 percentage point from two weeks ago. By this point last year, iOS 7 uptake was already hovering around 60 percent, according to analytics firm Fiksu. We can only speculate, but it seems likely a combination of very large install files, the bungled point updates, and the dropping of iPhone 4 support could be reason enough for many users to stick with what they know, for now. Or maybe they’re just paranoid.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Apple
Source: Apple Developer
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Livestream’s new iPhone app lets you broadcast GoPro adventures without a PC
Typically, streaming live footage from an action camera requires a PC to provide the internet connection. That’s not exactly an option when you’re flying off a cliff in a wingsuit. Livestream just made it a lot easier to share your adventures with the world, however. Its newest iOS app now lets you broadcast video from GoPro Hero cameras anywhere you have a good data connection; so long as you can fit an iPhone in your pocket, your friends can see that thrilling BASE jump or bike ride in real-time. There’s no word of GoPro support on Android, but it won’t be surprising if there’s a corresponding update before long.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile
Via: CNET
Source: Livestream Producer Blog, App Store
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Gmail for iOS now takes full advantage of your iPhone 6
You haven’t had many options for checking Gmail on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus so far. Unless you’re happy with Apple’s stock email client, you’ve typically had to use blown-up versions of earlier apps. You won’t have to face that dilemma any more, though; Google has released an update to its Gmail app for iOS that does justice to the higher display resolutions on new iPhones. It’s a simple change, but it means that you can see more messages at once (and more of those messages) without sacrificing native Gmail features like labels and stars. Swing by the App Store if you’ve been jonesing for this upgrade over the past few weeks.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google
Source: App Store
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Netflix for Android now lets you quickly spot what you’re searching for
Netflix’s Android app hasn’t made searching very easy so far. While it’ll give you thumbnails, the heavy emphasis on text in results has sometimes meant scrolling through gigantic lists. It should be much more elegant as of today, however; a just-launched update has brought visual search (previously found just about everywhere else on Netflix) to Google’s platform. Look for a title and you’ll get nothing but pictures, making it easier to find an iconic movie or TV show based on its artwork.
Prefer iOS instead? Don’t worry, you’re getting a treat as well. As on Android, visual search on the iPhone can now help you track down actors, creators and directors. You can find everything Netflix has from David Fincher (such as House of Cards), for example. Whichever device you call home, you’ll find your illustration-heavy upgrade at the source links.
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Tablets, HD, Mobile
Source: Netflix, Google Play, App Store
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Tweetbot now does justice to Twitter on your iPhone 6
Tweetbot 3 for iOS is frequently regarded as one of the better mobile Twitter apps, no matter the platform — it’s full of shortcuts and visual flair that most clients (including Twitter’s own) sorely lack. It has been lagging on support for Apple’s latest developments, however, which makes today’s version 3.5 update pretty important. The interface now scales properly on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, giving you much more screen real estate when you’re browsing tweets. There are also a few noteworthy upgrades that apply to everyone, including interactive notifications, sharing sheets and support for fetching your login from 1Password. It’ll cost you $5 to get the new release if you don’t already use Tweetbot, but it might well be worth the outlay if the free Twitter apps aren’t quite cutting it.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile
Source: App Store
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Apple’s new iCloud tool can show if a used iPhone is stolen
The market for used iPhone’s is fraught with risk, because you may end up paying hundreds of dollars for a locked off device, or worse — one that appears legit but can’t make calls. Apple has just revealed an iCloud tool to nip that in the bud by letting you check a device’s activation lock status. All you’ll need is the iPhone’s IMEI or serial number. If you’re the rightful owner, you’ll get info on how to disable any activation locks before selling. If you’re buying, you’ll be shown how to remove the previous account (with the seller’s cooperation). The tool will be particularly useful at sussing out “doulCi” devices, which bypass the iCloud to disable activation but won’t actually connect to a cell network. Meaning you won’t get fooled by a stolen or lost iPhone that appears to work, but is actually… an iPod.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple
Via: 9to5 Mac
Source: Apple
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Vuzix’s smart glasses now talk to your iPhone
Vuxix’s M100 Smart Glasses may be Android-powered, but that doesn’t mean you have to use its hands-free features with other Android devices. The company has rolled out an OS 2.0 update that lets you use the wearable with most iOS gear. So long as you have the companion app (due very shortly), you can take full advantage of the M100’s augmented reality apps, hands-free calling and other features that keep your hands free. If you’ve been looking for a head-mounted computer that will play nicely with your iPhone (and isn’t as pricey as Google Glass), your search might be over.
Filed under: Wearables
Source: Vuzix (Digital Journal)
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Unbox Therapy sets the record straight by bending iPhone 6 Plus and tries a Moto X 2014 to compare
If you have been following tech news this week, you might have heard about ‘Bendgate’ which is the alleged weakness of the newly released iPhone 6 Plus to resist fairly ordinary handling and bend quite severely. And not that good type of bending demonstrated by the LG G Flex; this looks to be a design flaw in the iPhone 6 Plus and looks like it will undermine Apple’s first attempt at a phablet device. The Apple faithful have been putting on a brave face and claiming that this is either untrue or those who have been testing it have been using excessive force. YouTuber Unbox Therapy has gone on record today to prove exactly how easy this bending occurs, and promptly tries to bend the new Moto X 2014 to show exactly how a normal phone should work.
Suffice to say that Apple probably needs to go back to the drawing board and try again. Quite a contrast to the Moto X 2014, which held its own in this brief test, and yet another feather in Motorola’s cap for making another robust device. The Moto X 2014, which was announced during IFA 2014 just a few weeks ago, combines much of the latest tech available to smartphones including a 5.2-inch display powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor. While that might not be the absolute newest processor available, the original Moto X proved Motorola can do a lot with a supposedly “underpowered” processor, let alone one of the best available. We can’t wait to see more of them in action.
What do you think about the Moto X 2014 and this whole ‘Bendgate’ ordeal? Let us know your thoughts.
Source: YouTube
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iOS 8’s WiFi location privacy isn’t as powerful as you might think
If you were hoping that iOS 8’s ability to hide your device ID from nearby WiFi networks would render you invisible to nosy hotspot operators, you’ll want to dial back your expectations a bit. AirTight Networks’ Bhupinder Misra has found that Apple’s hardware address randomization only kicks in under a very narrow set of circumstances. You not only have to put your device to sleep and turn off location services, you have to turn off cellular data as well — in short, your iPhone has to become a paperweight. Even then, the masking only appears to work with iOS devices using at least an A7 processor, like the iPhone 5s.
As such, it’s business as usual for institutions and stores that want to track your phone for the sake of stats and marketing. The only way to avoid giving out your hardware’s real ID is to… well, stop using your hardware. The risk of revealing anything truly personal is relatively slim, but you’re not going to be happy if you were hoping to go incognito around public WiFi access points. Not that companies would necessarily be deterred even if the location privacy feature was more useful. As AirTight’s Hemant Chaskar notes to The Verge, it’s possible for those monitoring WiFi data to toss out fake device info. Although they won’t get a complete view of the people wandering near their networks, they can still make use of whatever data is left.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Software, Mobile, Apple
Via: The Verge
Source: AirTight Networks Blog (1), (2)
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