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  • Google Glass XE6 Update Brings HDR Photography, Captioning

    Google Glass XE6 Update Brings HDR Photography, Captioning

    Are you among the few out there with Google Glass? Now you’ve got better pictures — and the ability to add a caption – on the way.

    Google has begun rolling out a software update for the Google Glass heads-up-display computers with major changes to the way the device takes and handles photographs. Notably, the device will now take photos in rapid succession so you can choose the best photo possible.

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    The update brings “rapid sequence of shots”. This feature takes a burst of photos with every photograph that is taken. Those multiple images are then merged together, producing a single image that is more detailed and better exposed than the previous images Glass would take.

    You can now shoot HDR images on Glass, which will help in high contrast situations. This involves taking a brighter, darker and mid-range image and combining them together to reproduce a fuller range of tones. It’s very common now on smartphones and other cameras, so it’s nice to see it come to Glass.

    There’s also a new option to add a photo caption via voice as you share your photo out. Just tap and talk and a caption will appear with your social sharing to Google+.

    The camera aside, there are some other small changes and improvements that are included in update XE6, such as a change to the shut down notification sound and Off-Head detection sound. Hangouts produces a ring when connecting, Google Now Sports and Birthdays cards are new and improved, off-head detection is better, and several small fixes have been applied.

    [The Next Web]

  • HTC One Android 4.2.2 Update With Sense 5.0 Detailed

    HTC One Android 4.2.2 Update With Sense 5.0 Detailed

    According to a report by Android Revolution, HTC One users can expect an update from the current Android 4.1 to 4.2.2 soon, with the international model already receiving the update.

    “There were quite a lot of rumours about upcoming HTC Sense and Android 4.2.2 update for HTC One and HTC Butterfly. All were expecting HTC Sense 5.1 to show up, but instead, the version of HTC UI in latest Android 4.2.2 update is still 5.0,” wrote AndroidRevolution which got the screenshots of HTC One Android 4.2.2 update.

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    The new software release lands on handsets with some appealing new features packed inside, such as a percentage battery level indicator and extended quick settings, along with enhancements to Blinkfeed. 

    Android daydream and the ability to remove the docked icons are also coming to smartphone with the update. The ability to long press the home button for menu settings is another clever touch which is set to arrive on the One with Android 4.2.2.

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    This update adds the ability to work with Android-native sound profiles – aka EQS or equalizer controls. These controls can be found by tapping one’s EQS icon in the upper right corner of the notifications menu.

    The HTC One was unveiled earlier this year as the company’s new flagship smartphone hosting a bundle of features including a 4.7-inch screen with a full HD resolution, 4MP camera, and two front-facing speakers for stereo sound.

    You can read our review of the HTC One here.

    [Android Revolution]

  • Blackberry Playbook Set To Receive Blackberry 10 Update?

    Blackberry Playbook Set To Receive Blackberry 10 Update?

    A Blackberry PlayBook user asked via Twitter whether BlackBerry 10 (BB10) would be coming to the beleaguered tablet and he received a response directly from the official BlackBerry Mexico Twitter account.

    The response read :@carlos_wmg Hello. In the next few weeks will be available OS10 update w/ the #PlayBook ! Please be alert!”   

    Blackberry Playbook

    Back in January, various blogs online reported some comments from Blackberry’s CEO that claimed the new BlackBerry 10 software would be coming to PlayBook.

    Rumours pointed toward Thorsten Heins, BlackBerry’s CEO, to update the masses during their Blackberry Live developer conference last week, but no such talks occurred. Instead, the company is betting on licensing out BBM and its BES technology out to Apple and Android developers.

    The Blackberry Playbook tablet was released a couple of years ago, but unfortunately the tablet was not met with the resounding success that Blackberry had initially planned for. 

    BB10 is Blackberry’s home-cooked operating system and it took the company years to bake it. The OS represents one of the company’s last best hopes for maintaining a foothold in a smartphone and tablet market dominated by Apple, Samsung and others.

    This certainly brings hope, but unfortunately the tweet has since been deleted. Hopefully, the BB10 update will come to fruition and the PlayBook will be given a second lease on life.  

    Leave your thoughts in the comments.

    [N4BB]

  • Google Maps get redesigned; Improve the Search and Tablet Interface

    Google Maps get redesigned; Improve the Search and Tablet Interface

    Although the information was already leaked ahead of the time, the final announcement has been made. Talking at the Google I/O conference the company has taken wraps off the next major release of Google Maps for Android and iOS. The new design targeted at a personalized approach to the maps use, sports a rating system and offers experience from various retail merchants. 

    Like a friend drawing you a map to her favorite restaurant, with only the roads and landmarks you need to get there, the new Google Maps instantly changes to highlight information that matters most.

    And the more you interact with the map, the better it gets. When you set your Home and Work locations, star favorite places, write reviews and share with friends, Google Maps will build even more useful maps with recommendations for places you might enjoy.

    Calling the desktop version a treasure chest of  “immersive imagery”, Google says the redesigned map itself is now the user interface.

    Easier to find the best local places 
    In addition to a customized map, we’ve also made it easier to uncover the best local gems. Search results are labeled directly on the map with brief place descriptions and icons that highlight business categories and other useful information – like restaurants that are recommended by your Google+ friends. Info cards provide helpful information such as business hours, and ratings and reviews so you can quickly decide where to eat, drink and play. 

     

    Of course, no map would be complete without amazing images for exploring the world. The new carousel gathers all Google Maps imagery in one spot enabling you to fly through cities, walk canyon trails, climb mountains, and even swim the oceans. And on a WebGL-enabled browser, like Google Chrome, the carousel is also where you’ll find the Earth view which directly integrates the beautiful 3D experience from Google Earth into the new maps. 

    Check out the Google Maps Blog below for more details, and if you are already on board, click the maps preview link to signup for an invite.

    [Google Maps Blog]

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  • Twitter for Mac gets update, Support for Retina Display, New Composer and Languages

    The Twitter for Mac app has received a much needed update, that not only brings support for retina display, but also few other fixes.

     

     

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    • Photos: It’s easier than ever to share photos. Simply click the camera icon in the lower-left corner of the Tweet compose box, and choose a photo to share. If you prefer, you can still drag and drop photos from the desktop.
    • Retina display support: Now Twitter is even more vibrant and detailed on the highest resolution Mac notebooks. With this update, Tweets will be clearer and sharper, creating a more vivid experience.
    • 14 more languages: In addition to English, Twitter for Mac now supports Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish.

     

    Along with these updates, Twitter for Mac offers keyboard shortcuts, support for multiple accounts and timelines, and other features. Download now from the link below. 

    [App Store]

  • Skype on Windows 8 Gets update, snappier and blocks contacts

    Skype on Windows 8 Gets update, snappier and blocks contacts

    Using a Windows 8 pc? You will be happy to know that Skype has been updated to v 1.6. after many months of no updates. The new version adds a bunch of nifty bug fixes and performance enhancement. You can now black the users offending you and even delete or remove them. Speed and reliability have been improved, especially when loading contacts, and a number of bugs have been fixed to make the usage an overall boon to the users. 

    The update’s available in Windows Store, and over 20% users have already upgraded. 

    [Skype Blogs]

  • Apple Releases iOS 6.1.3, Fixes Lockscreen Passcode Vulnerability

    Apple Releases iOS 6.1.3, Fixes Lockscreen Passcode Vulnerability

    Apple released iOS 6.1.3 Tuesday, a software update that makes improvements to Maps in Japan and, more importantly, fixes a bug in iOS that allowed someone to bypass the lock screen on an iPhone and access the phone app.

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    Built into the latest point release of iOS, 6.1.3, the fix repairs the flaw, which when exploited granted access to a device’s contacts, voicemails and photos.

    The update is available for iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S, iPhone 5, all iPads following iPad 2 and all iPod touch devices after the 4th generation iPod touch. The size of the update for the iPhone 5 is 18.2MB, while it is 28.5MB on the iPhone 4S.

    The new version appears to be rolling out in waves, and iOS device owners will at some point receive a notification that their devices are eligible for an update.

    The new release of iOS comes nearly a month after Apple pushed out a beta build of 6.1.3 with a fix for the lockscreen bug. 

    The update also contains fixes for the Apple Maps application for Japan. Apple has been tweaking the Maps app for Japanese iDevice owners since February, focusing on pronunciation and other aspects of turn-by-turn navigation. 

    Updating the iPhone’s mapping capability via a system software update, however, suggests that Apple is tying Maps deeper into the base operating system itself. Apple’s Map Kit Framework Reference already enables embedding maps directly into third-party apps, as well as supporting annotations, overlays, and reverse-geocoding lookups.

    [toggle title=”Change Log”]About iOS 6.1.3 Software Update
    This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

    Fixes a bug that could allow someone to bypass the passcode and access the Phone app
    Improvements to Maps in Japan
    For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.[/toggle]

     

  • Skype For Windows Phone v2.4 Update Brings HD Video Support

    Skype For Windows Phone v2.4 Update Brings HD Video Support

    Skype for Windows Phone 8 has received an update today. Now at version 2.4 this popular video calling app update brings 720p HD calls to “higher-end devices,” such as the Nokia Lumia 920, HTC 8X and Samsung Ativ S.

    “Lower end handsets” will have to settle for VGA video, though Microsoft says call quality across the board was improved in update 2.4.

    We assumed Microsoft were going to send out several updates to bring the application to par with it’s Android and iOS counterparts, given how the Redmond giant now owns Skype. But that wasn’t the case. Updates have been few and far between, with the last one coming in January.

    Version 2.4.0.108 of the Skype for Windows Phone application mainly brings People Hub integration. Unfortunately, you have to have installed the Portico update to be able to take full advantage of the People Hub integration. If all is well, you should be able make Skype calls and send messages straight from you contact list.

    New features in Skype for Windows Phone 8 Preview v2.4

    • Higher quality video calling, and up to 720p on supported devices and depending on network conditions
    • Video calling in landscape mode
    • Ability to switch between front and back cameras on video calls
    • Skype contacts are now listed in the People Hub to start a conversation easily
    • Option to switch accounts
    • Bug fixes

    You might have to wait until the update is available your area/region. If the update hasn’t been pushed to your region yet and you are desperate for it, you can always hit the Window Store icon > hit search when in Store > type Skype > Choose Skype and the update should show up.

  • Facebook Pushing Android App Update Outside Play Store

    Facebook Pushing Android App Update Outside Play Store

    There are reports that Facebook is pushing updates to its Android App outside of the Google Play Store, meaning users would still install the app initially through Play, but updates after that would come straight from Facebook. This functionality would only be for Android users, because this sort of thing would be impossible on iOS. 

    As Liliputing first reported, users are receiving a persistent notification letting them know that an update is ready, and on clicking the notification are taken directly to the Facebook app to download the new version, known as 141046.

    This Facebook update is reportedly talking about adding some new and seemingly expected features such as being able to change your profile picture as well as being able to download files without notification.

    The updates would only be downloaded over WiFi, and won’t use your data plan. 

    According to Facebook product manager Ragavan Srinivasan, “We’re working quickly to improve Facebook for Android and want to make sure everyone is using the best version of our app. You’ll experience these updates when you are on Wi-Fi, and they won’t rely on your data plan.”

    One reason for this update to be pushed outside of the Play Store could be that Facebook is just trying it out, and it isn’t the final version yet. 

    It is interesting to note that Google’s terms of service does not give permission for apps “that cause users to unknowingly download or install applications from sources outside of Google Play.” Will the legal eagles there deem Facebook as crossing the line this time around?

  • Google+ And Google Play Music For Android Updated

    Google+ And Google Play Music For Android Updated

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    Google on Wednesday released updates to two of its Android apps, Google+ and Google Play Music. You can download the latest versions now directly from the Google Play Store: here and here.

    The former now displays notifications in the top right corner, much like its web-based counterpart. This makes more sense when scrolling through the app, as Google+ relies so heavily on them. Google+ users can now also insert links into their posts, and Community Moderators have more options when administrating a page.

    The Google Play Music update is more significant. This makes sense given that the service is even newer than Google+, if you can believe it.

    Instant mixes finally go beyond 25 songs (an arbitrary limit that should never have been there in the first place) and the app now features new album art. As for new features, the homescreen widget has gained a previous button and you can now shuffle an album, artist, or playlist.

    There’s a new widget design and, thankfully, freezing fixes for the Galaxy S III.

    Changelog for version 4.5.910I:

    • Instant mixes continue playing beyond 25 songs.
    • Added ability to shuffle an album, artist or playlist.
    • New default album art.
    • Previous button added to widget.
    • Pinning progress now shown on album and playlist pages.
    • Fix for the Galaxy S3 freezing issue.

    Again, neither of these updates are particularly breathtaking but they are part of what makes using Google’s apps so enjoyable. Everyone likes regular updates that bring in more functionality for free. In both the social networking and music streaming spaces, Google has to keep iterating to fight the competition.

    [The Next Web]

  • Skype gets up to Version 6.0 Integrates Microsoft Accounts and brings Retina Support

    Skype gets up to Version 6.0 Integrates Microsoft Accounts and brings Retina Support

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    Skype 6.0 gets a host of new features along with compatibility with Retina display Macs and future similar display PC’s. The new Skype adds the ability to sign in directly with your Facebook or Microsoft account including Hotmail, Live or Outlook. Skype 6.0 will also add Modern UI friendly look on Windows * machines/ tablets to up it game. Now you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts via Skype all in one place. Skype 6.0 also brings localization languages in Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total languages Skype supports to 38.

     

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    Today we have released a new version of Skype for Desktop. Get it now for Windows orMac.

    What’s new:

     

      • Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration

    Sign up and sign-in is easier than ever. You can now sign into Skype 6.0 using your Microsoft or Facebook account – there’s no need to create a new Skype account. This makes it even easier to connect with friends on Skype without having to set up another account.

      • IM friends on Messenger

    Now you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts via Skype all in one place. If you use a Microsoft account today, merging your accounts is easy – just sign in to Skype with your Microsoft account.

      • Calling with Messenger friends is coming soon

    We’re working on polishing a feature which will enable audio and video calls to Windows Live Messenger customers using Skype 6.0 desktop clients. The feature will be available in coming weeks.

     

    We want to hear your feedback. Discuss what matters to you on Skype Support Network or report glitches on our public issue tracker.

    Here’s more of what’s new with Skype 6.0 for Windows Desktop:

     

     

      • Skype localized to six more languages

    We are excited to support our growing community around the world with new localized versions of Skype 6.0 in Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total languages Skype supports to 38.

      • Visual user interface refresh

    We have refreshed and flattened the Skype 6.0 UI with a simpler and less cluttered look. We have updated the look of the instant messaging and SMS areas as well.

      • Removal of online user count

    We have removed the online user counter at the bottom of your Skype Contacts list to unclutter the UI and make more space for your friends within the contacts list.

      • Display previously created profile pictures

    When you change your profile picture, we will now show you all of your previous Skype 6.0 profile pictures so you don’t have to look through old files if you want to use a previous image.

      • Improved telemetry

    We are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of our product. To that end we are adding additional “opt-in” telemetry reports for users who choose this option: “Tools>> Options>>Advanced>>Tick “Help improve Skype…” The reports may contain your Skype ID and or Microsoft Account ID but we will not use it to identify or contact you.

     

    Here’s more of what’s new with Skype 6.0 for Mac Desktop:

     

     

      • Open Chats in Multiple Windows

    We hear your feedback! With this release we’ve added support to open chats in multiple windows.

      • Retina Display Support

    We also added another feature you’ve asked for – support Retina display. Now you can take full advantage of improved usability and of higher resolution screens.

     

    Known issues for Skype 6.0 for Mac:

     

    Category Description Workaround
    Account On Mountain Lion the profile image picker does not work as expected – recent images can’t be seen and effects can’t be added None available

     

    Release build for Skype for Windows is 6.0.0.120 and on Skype for Mac is 6.0.0.2946.

    Volunteer localization of Skype for Windows has been done by:

     

    • Bulgarian: Nikolina Filipova & Nikolay Filipov
    • Chinese (Simplified): Wang Miao (TOM.com)
    • Chinese (Traditional): Penny Yang, Carlos Lee (PChome)
    • Czech: Petr Silon
    • Dutch: Kees Koenders
    • French: Fabrice Imperial & Bruno Lépaulard
    • German: Claudius Henrichs & Dick Schiferli
    • Hungarian: Mark Bender
    • Italian: Daniele Conte
    • Lithuanian: Viktoras Kriukovas
    • Norwegian: Stig Auestad
    • Polish: Karol Szastok
    • Portuguese: Francisco Ferreira
    • Romanian: Péter & Mónika Henning
    • Turkish: Ömer Emin Dede
    • Ukrainian: Vitaliy Kupchynskyy

     

    Volunteer localization of Skype for Mac has been done by:

     

    • Bulgarian: Nikolay Filipov
    • Brazilian Portugese: Fabio Roselet
    • Dutch: Alexander Henket
    • Estonian: Triin Tähema
    • French: Jean-Pierre Kuypers
    • German: Claudius Henrichs
    • Norwegian: Kenneth Stevenson
    • Polish: Bohdan Zielinski
    • Portuguese Portuguese: Francisco Miguel Ferreira
    • Spanish: Carola Clavo

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    [Skype]

  • Facebook for Android Gets Updated

    Facebook for Android Gets Updated

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    Facebook for Android is now available for download in version 1.9.11, and, while the latest update is not very special compared with recent ones, it does come with three straightforward and important changes.

    Photo functionality should be improved with these three tweaks, which allow for faster photo tagging and a better organizing of your pics in albums. Finally, there’s also the customary bug fix, which this time helps solve a problem that was restricting “people using certain languages” from uploading images from time to time.

    For an app build almost entirely in HTML5, Facebook for Android is actually quite spritely, especially when run on more modern hardware. We’re excited for the day when Facebook for Android is built on native code, but for the time being enjoy your improved photo uploading experience.

    Facebook also made the “biggest overhaul of [its] Android SDK so far,” making it easier for developers to integrate the social network into third-party apps. These features include the Friend Picker and Places Picker, which apps can use to access the Open Grap in more comprehensive ways.

  • Fix your Macbook Pro Battery life as Apple releases Mountain Lion Software Update 10.8.2

    Fix your Macbook Pro Battery life as Apple releases Mountain Lion Software Update 10.8.2

    Just some time back Apple started pushing iOS 6 to all iOS devices (compatible ones at least), in support Apple has also started seeding the newest Software Update to the Mountain Lion users. The 10.8.2 brings several things including Facebook Integration and most importantly for Macbook Pro users the update is said to bring a secret Battery life Fix.

    Check out the full Changelog below:

    Facebook

    • Single sign on for Facebook
    • Adds Facebook as an option when sharing links and photos
    • See Facebook friends’ contact information and profile pictures in Contacts
    • Facebook notifications now appear in Notification Center

    Game Center

    • Share scores to Facebook, Twitter, Mail, or Messages
    • Facebook friends are included in Game Center friend recommendations
    • Added Facebook “Like” button for games
    • Challenge friends to beat your score or achievement

    Other new features

    • Adds Power Nap support for MacBook Air (Late 2010)
    • iMessages sent to your phone number now appear in Messages on your Mac*
    • You can now add passes to Passbook (on your iPhone or iPod touch) from Safari and Mail on your Mac*
    • FaceTime can now receive calls sent to your phone number*
    • New shared Reminders lists
    • New sort options allow you to sort notes by title, the date you edited them, and when you created them
    • Dictation now supports additional languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Canadian English, Canadian French, and Italian
    • Dictionary app now includes a French definition dictionary
    • Sina Weibo profile photos can now be added to Contacts

    * Requires iOS 6

    General fixes

    The OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 update also includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac, including the following fixes:

    • Adds an option to discard the changes in the original document when choosing Save As
    • Unsent drafts are now opened automatically when launching Mail
    • Receive Twitter notifications for mentions and replies from anyone
    • URLs are shortened when sending tweets from Notification Center
    • Notifications are disabled when AirPlay Mirroring is being used
    • Adds SSL support for Google searches from the Smart Search Field in Safari
    • Adds a new preference to have Safari launch with previously open webpages
    • Resolves an issue that may cause the “Enable Autodiscover” checkbox to always remain checked
    • Enables access to the Mac App Store when Parental Controls are enabled
    • Support for @icloud.com email addresses
    • Resolves a video issue with some VGA projectors when connected to certain Mac notebooks
    • Addresses an issue that may prevent Active Directory accounts from being locked out
    • Resolves an issue that may cause the policy banner to re-appear prior to logging in
    • Improvements to SMB
    • Addresses an issue with NIS users when auto-login is enabled
    • Addresses an issue in which the Keychain may not be accessible
    • Ability to pre-authenticate a FileVault protected system
    • Addresses an issue that may cause Xsan to not automatically start after migrating from Mac OS X Snow Leopard
  • Instagram updates apps to 3.0 adds Photo Maps, infinite scrolling and speed improvements

    Instagram updates apps to 3.0 adds Photo Maps, infinite scrolling and speed improvements

    Instagram has updated their iOS and Android Apps to major V. 3.0 . Now Using the geotagged images Instagram allows you to look at your photo map. It overlays photos with a map underneath, giving people a far more visual look at what they were seeing at a given point on Earth.

    The app now displays bigger grid photos to make it easier to browse large collections of photos and see them too. You’ll find bigger grid photos on user profiles, the Explore tab, as well as on hashtag and location pages.

    Also a lot of UI changes allow users to enjoy the new refreshed upload screen, and security allows you to moderate comments and flag users.

     

     

  • HTC One X Android 4.0.4 update rolling out

    HTC One X Android 4.0.4 update rolling out

    The international version of the HTC One X will be getting its Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update today, the same update that began rolling out for the AT&T version of the device just a short time ago.

    HTC has announced, courtesy of Engadget, that the HTC One X’s Android 4.0.4 update will begin to roll out today and that it will be bringing a number of enhancements along with it.

    Owners of the international HTC One X will now be able to map a menu function to the ‘recent app’ key in the lower right hand corner of the device. This will improve presentation in applications that currently do not support Ice Cream Sandwich. So obviously, this makes the button more useful than it already was.

    The update will also new abilities to the device’s camera including white balance and continuous autofocus, both of which will be welcomed improvements.

    HTC has also included a dedicated tab switching button in the browser to make it easier for owners to switch between tabs in the browser.

    The update for the HTC One X will also bring better overall browsing, more stability to the device, and more. So, it’s a pretty substantial update and one that users will want to take advantage of as soon as they possibly can.

    Of course, the update is not Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Google’s latest piece of mobile software that is all the rage right now in the Android world.

    HTC has promised Android 4.1 for the HTC One XL, HTC One X, and the HTC One S at some point down the road but first, it needs to take care of some devices that are still limping their way to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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