A hearty collection of BMW and MINI Cooper vehicles have just joined the cloud music universe with a boost to Amazon Cloud Player starting this month. This addition of Amazon Cloud Player app goodness will allow BMW Apps and MINI Connected equipped vehicles from model year 2011 and forward to partake, just so long as […]
With the iPhone 5s, Apple has introduced Touch ID which basically provides its users a layer of security that identifies the user through their fingerprints. While Touch ID is reported to be pretty decent and responsive, it does not mean that it is the perfect system, and a recent Apple patent has suggested that the Cupertino company could be looking at facial detection/recognition as a means of providing added security as well. However as with the case with most patents, there’s no telling if and when Apple will implement it, but based on our understanding of this particular patent, it does sound like a pretty good idea. (more…)
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WhatsApp has just received its long-overdue iOS 7 update–including a lot of tweaks, and one hell of
Posted in: Today's ChiliWhatsApp has just received its long-overdue iOS 7 update—including a lot of tweaks, and one hell of a flatter interface, too.
This weekend Apple recognized World AIDS Day in bright red lights and red innards across the world. With their red Apple logos up front of stores turned red with red plastic filters and their (PRODUCT)RED merchandise rolling through the store, Apple made certain they were seen as one of the world’s largest supporters of the […]
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Apple attempted to lure in shoppers on a budget when it launched the iPhone 5C alongside the iPhone 5S a few months ago. The iPhone 5S has proven to be a big seller for Apple, while the iPhone 5C hasn’t been as popular. Apple has reportedly cut back on orders for the iPhone 5C to […]
Going around on a bicycle is definitely one of the ways to go green, but do make sure that you are properly equipped to tackle the roads with plenty of motorists around who might not actually see you in their peripheral vision while driving. Well, as cyclists, we can sure as heck do our part, so how about introducing a little bit of technology into the mix as well? The folks over at Bike2Power, who happen to comprise of a team of die-hard cycling enthusiasts, has decided to introduce to the world of cycling cutting-edge technology through the announcement of the BikeConsole Smart Mount for the iPhone 5s.
Yes sir, this would mean that your latest smartphone from Apple, with TouchID and all, will be able to be mounted onto your two-wheeled ride. The BikeConsole Smart Mount is touted to feature more than ninety-percent touch screen sensitivity, where it comes in a sleek yet durable case so that users will be able to safely access their iPhone as they bike around on virtually any terrain.
Specially constructed for it to be able to handle even the most extreme of weather conditions, the BikeConsole Smart Mount has been assembled with a form fitting, silicon-lined shockproof case alongside an in-bracket safety lock and double-hinged closure. The durable case itself can be easily detached from the mount so that your handset will remain protected all the time. Apart from that, the case will also feature a SoundBoost microvent sealing technology, so that the user can experience louder and clearer audio.
While you are cycling, fret not if your stockbroker or other half is calling you, as this particular add-on has been designed to provide full phone functionality while you are on the move. The BikeConsole Smart Mount will boast of a 360-degree rotation, in addition to an antiglare screen membrane so that your eyes will be able to enjoy optimal viewing regardless of the angle. The asking price? $55.95 a pop at the moment.
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Spotify update lets iPad users browse curated playlists, follow their friends
Posted in: Today's ChiliSpotify listeners with iPads no longer have to look on with envy as their Android- and iPhone-touting friends browse curated playlists with ease. An update to Spotify’s iOS app has introduced the Browse feature to Apple tablet owners, letting them quickly pick tunes that suit their mood. They can also follow artists and friends without having to turn on their PC, and there’s both a smarter search engine as well as an improved look for playlists. There aren’t many upgrades for iPhone users, although the company promises that the follow, search and playlist refinements will “soon” reach smaller iOS devices. In the meantime, iPad fans can grab the improved app from the source link.
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This past July, Kim Dotcom’s Megaupload replacement, Mega, launched its Android app for those who prefer to keep their cloud-based activities mobile. At the time, it was promised an iPhone would be arriving in the future, and though nearly half a year has passed, an iOS offering has finally arrived. There’s still no sign of […]