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You might remember back in May when Flipboard introduced custom magazines that allowed users to curate different kinds of content into one magazine and share it with the world. That feature as now hit the web, allowing users to read these custom-curated magazines from any browser on any device with an internet connection.

This marks the full HTML5 version of Flipboard, and it’s actually only the first step for the company. Within the next few months and leading into 2014, Flipboard is planning to expand its web experience even more. The full Flipboard experience is expected to roll out starting towards the end of the year, complete with search and subscriptions.

This web interface lets Flipboard users subscribe to custom magazines and “flip” through stories just like if they were on a tablet or smartphone. Of course, the mobile app is still the best way to experience Flipboard magazines and articles in our opinion, but if you’re wanting a larger area to consume your news, the web interface is the way to go.

Furthermore, Flipboard also introduced “Big Ideas”, which is a new category that “features content on important issues, causes and ideas of our day.” Overall, the content on the web interface isn’t mind-blowing right now, but it seems like it’ll get better over time. Currently, the web interface works on Chrome, Firefox, and IE 9 or higher.

SOURCE: Flipboard

Flipboard magazines hit the web with new “Big Ideas” category is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It may be hard to believe, but before today, there was no way to embed Instagram content on other websites. However, the social photo-sharing company has finally announced the feature and launched embeds for both photos and videos. This will allow users to show Instagram content on their own website without just having to link to it.

To embed an Instagram photo or video, just click on the share button to the right side of the photo or video, and from there you’ll be given an embed code using iFrame. Then, all you have to do is copy and paste it onto any webpage that supports iFrame and it’ll be all set to go for primetime. The embed for Instagram content will include the user’s name and avatar, as well as the number of likes and number of comments at the bottom.

There a few things to be aware of. First off, only photos and videos that are made public can be embedded, and since the new embed feature uses iFrame, you won’t be able to copy and paste it on just any website. For instance, many blogging platforms, including WordPress, don’t support iFrame code, so the embed won’t show up at times.

It’s not a revolutionary feature by any means, but it finally makes it easier to share your Instagram content with followers of your blog, or visitors of your website. Twitter has had this feature for ages, and the new 6-second video service Vine supported embeds right on the first day of release.

SOURCE: Instagram

Instagram embeds arrive for third-party sites is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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While BlackBerry 10.1 was just rolled out about a month ago, ramblings of version 10.2 are beginning to pop up in the form of leaked screenshots. The revealing screenshots show a few new features, including improved notifications that let you quick-reply to messages and email right from the lock screen, as well as WiFi Direct support.

The leaked screenshots were posted on the CrackBerry forums and they reveal how the new quick-reply notifications operate. Essentially, it looks like you’ll be able to pull down on notifications and respond to them, and there will also be an option to mute notifications or view them on the lock screen.

As for WiFi Direct, the screenshots reveal that it will be coming to version 10.2 to BlackBerry devices. WiFi Direct lets you transfer files between phones without the need for the cloud. It basically creates a super simple peer-to-peer network that can link different devices together, including phones, tablets, and printers.

It’s unclear whether or not all apps will be able to take advantage of the new quick reply notifications, but it’s certainly a feature that both iOS and Windows Phone doesn’t have, while Android can only do it in limited circumstances. BlackBerry needs these kinds of unique features to push itself out in front, and this is a great area of the UI to accomplish that.

As for other updates coming to BlackBerry 10.2, there’s a new native Evernote app, as well as an updated settings app and app manager. There’s no word on when we might this new update, but seeing as how it’s not even official yet, we may not see 10.2 roll out for several more months at least.

VIA: Engadget

SOURCE: CrackBerry Forums

BlackBerry 10.2 leaked screenshots reveal quick-reply notifications, WiFi Direct is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s not a Nexus, so suspend your disbelief: HTC’s One S will not be getting any further Android updates. That’s right, One S owners, your device is now officially a relic. In a statement released to the press, HTC today confirmed that the mid-ranger, which bowed last year in tandem with the One X, will remain frozen on 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. That means current owners will have to look elsewhere (read: developer forums) for unofficial access to Sense 5 ROMs and the latest tweaks Google’s packed into Android 4.2 updates. We can’t really lament the loss of BlinkFeed, but it sure would’ve been nice to see HTC port Zoe over to the device. At the very least, this makes a strong case for that Google Play edition One and its promise of consistent updates.

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