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Apple released iOS 7 beta 2 for developers today and while it unfortunately doesn’t focus on improving the often-criticized design flaws, it does bring some minor improvements to features across the OS. The two main takeaways of the beta 2 is that it brings back the Voice Memos app, which was missing in action for…
The biographical film based on Steve Jobs, entitled Jobs, has its first official movie trailer out. The movie stars Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs and Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak. It mostly portrays Steve in his earlier years just getting started with Apple, as well as when he left (and eventually returned to) the company. It…
Once upon a time there were two separate social networking apps that lived in harmony on our smartphones. Instagram was an app for creative photography and Vine was an app for creative video clips. If you wanted to snap a photo, you knew instantly to tap Instagram. If a moment you wanted to share required…
Samsung announced another Android-powered camera today at Samsung PREMIERE 2013. The new Galaxy NX is the first camera to run Android and feature an interchangeable lens for the pros. In terms of specs, it’s powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core processor and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the latter meaning you can access the wealth of photography…
Rockmelt, formerly a social web browser, has a new product and goal after deciding to ditch the browser project back in April. Its new aim is for total content consumption and Android users will finally be able to dig in thanks to the release of Rockmelt on Android today. Rockmelt’s mission is to help people…
AT&T announced today that the BlackBerry Q10 will officially be available through the carrier on Friday, June 21st. The Q10 sticks to BlackBerry’s traditional design with its famous physical QWERTY keyboard for those still not accustomed to using a touch screen. It’s priced at $199 with a two-year contract, which is a bit pricey if…
It looks like production is starting for the Apple iPhone 5S. One of the most talked about assembly parts — the display — has leaked out. Rumors have been flying about the display of the iPhone 5S because many claim Apple may move to an even larger size, perhaps near 5 inches or larger. At…
Option-click Restore. Find and choose the iOS 7 IPSW. Install. My iPhone 5 brings me through a very quick set-up process, then I come to a screen that says “Welcome to iPhone” with the text “OK” underneath. It’s just thin, black text on a white background and nothing more. I guess “OK” is a button.…
AT&T posted on its YouTube page today a teaser video of what appears to be a new waterproof Android smartphone coming soon to the network. The video shows a phone that looks strikingly similar to a Samsung Galaxy S4 being dropped by a machine into a bucket of water. The phone is then able to…
At the WWDC 2013 keynote today, Apple announced some new features to both the Photos and Camera apps in iOS 7 that are taking each to the next level. The Camera app gets some new Instagram-esque functionality while the Photos app dramatically improves the way you can browse your library. Starting with the Camera app,…