Hasta La Gadget!

It was just last November when Microsoft rolled out a spanking new version of Office Mobile that came pre-installed across the entire range of devices that were powered by the Windows Phone 8 operating system. Well, earlier this year in June, Office Mobile for iPhone rolled out as part of a special “benefit” for Office 365 subscribers. If one were to trace the calendar back even further, Symbian devices too, enjoyed Office Mobile. How about those of us who are toting Android-powered devices? We are glad to report that good things do come to those who wait, as Office Mobile for Android in the US have launched today, also for free as long as you are an Office 365 subscriber. In a nutshell, if you are an Office 365 subscriber, you are now capable of working on your Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents from just about anywhere, regardless of whether your mobile device runs on Windows Phone 8, iOS or Android operating systems.

In order to take advantage of this app, you will need to have a qualifying Office 365 subscription, which will include either Office 365 Home Premium or Office 365 ProPlus, and of course, an Android-powered device. While folks in the US will be able to enjoy Office Mobile for Android first, those living elsewhere should be on the receiving end of the app in the coming weeks. [Press Release]

Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It | Office Mobile For Android Now On Google Play original content from Ubergizmo.

What a difference a year makes. Apple topped American Customer Satisfaction Index’s smartphone rankings back in 2012, but Samsung has taken the lead in 2013 by a slim margin. Owners responding to ACSI’s national survey gave an 84-point score to both the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II, putting the two Samsung phones just past the 82-point iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S. Researchers haven’t explained the changing attitudes, although they add that the Galaxy S 4 and other newer phones didn’t ship in time to count. It’s at least clear that the American sentiment doesn’t extend worldwide — ACSI notes that South Koreans ranked the iPhone 5 higher than the Galaxy S III despite Samsung’s home turf advantage. Apple also maintains the lead in ACSI’s device-independent scores at 81 points to 76, although Samsung is quickly catching up. It’s safe to say that neither smartphone maker can afford to relax.

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple, Samsung

Comments

Via: Forbes

Source: ACSI

You might be familiar with SkyDrive, Microsoft’s cloud based data storage. The company has put in a lot of resources in to building up this brand, particularly in the competitive cloud storage niche where you have players like Dropbox and Apple’s iCloud. Recently, a UK court gave its verdict on a lawsuit brought by BSkyB, which claimed that Microsoft was infringing on its trademark through the SkyDrive brand. The court ruled in favor of BSkyB. Both companies have now reached a settlement.

Microsoft won’t be appealing the court’s verdict, meaning that it is going to rename SkyDrive. In the meantime, BSkyB has agreed to let it use the brand for a “reasonable” time to ensure smooth transition. Details of this settlement have not been revealed, it is said that various financial terms are part of the settlement as well. A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the agreement, saying that company is “glad” that the dispute has now finally been resolved. As to what Microsoft will now brand its cloud storage service, that will remain a mystery for the next couple of weeks.

Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It | Microsoft To Rename SkyDrive Following Court Verdict original content from Ubergizmo.

During the summer months, it’s not uncommon for people to want to spend a lot of time outdoors. There are so many fun activities to do, so long as you’re able to beat the heat. However, the heat isn’t the only thing that can cause you problems. Prolonged exposure to the sun’s rays can leave your skin burnt, which makes things a little less fun during the coming days. So when you’re out having fun, finding shade can be an important task. You can always bring an umbrella if you’re out at the beach, but those only provide so much shelter from the sun. But what if you had one that added a little extra space to cool off?

Umbrellas are great at providing shade when the sun is high in the air. However, as it slowly makes its downward arc, you have to try and reposition the thing over and over to make sure that it stays useful. However, this ezShade Beach Umbrella has a special panel that you affix to one side of the umbrella. This essentially creates a wall against the rays.

What’s interesting is that when you’re on the beach, UV rays can reflect off of the sand, which means they can still reach you when sitting under a normal umbrella. The extra wall on this umbrella will help to stop these rogue UV rays, and protect your skin. If you’re worried about it being too heavy to lug to the perfect spot on the beach, you’ll be happy to note that it weighs only 3.4 lbs. As for the price, the extra shade will run you $40.

 
[ ezShade Beach Umbrella gives you extra shade at the beach copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Just when you thought the scale of the NSA’s surveillance programs couldn’t get more superlative, new details about a special software suite show that analysts can access "nearly everything a typical user does on the internet." If it uses HTTP, the NSA can get it.

Read more…