Apple may have gone ahead and announced Apple Watch back in September alongside the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but it's still apparently quite a way off reaching the consumer market, with reports suggesting that shipping will commence at the end of March. At September's initial keynote, Apple did offer a fairly strong impression of the design and software aspects without going into too much detail, and so now, a new report has shed some light on what's in the offing.
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Everybody likes something for free, and most paid streaming music services tend to offer some kind of limited sampler for prospective users to accustom themselves to. But whilst many of us will have tried out 30-second clips of songs on iTunes or ad-befuddled Spotify Free, an intriguing new iPhone app allows you to play full length tracks without parting with any of that hard-earned cash. What's more, it's completely legal, so if the idea of a free app containing free music has piqued your interest, be sure to join us for further details and that all-important download link after the leap.
WhatsApp, the popular cross-platform instant-messaging app, has had a busy past year or so. Following the purchase by Facebook for a massive amount in the billions, it recently launched its very own Web service, but despite the expansion, it's not readily accessible to each and every smartphone owner. Because of data limits, many WhatsApp users are often forced to converse only when Wi-Fi is available, but for a flat, annual fee amounting to the equivalent of $11.60, one Italian entrepreneur is peddling a SIM solution that'll enable unlimited WhatsApp messaging anywhere in the world.
Most mobile device owners are vigilant of the potentially dangerous viruses, malware and general software-based hazards that can steal data, invade privacy, and in the worst instances, cripple beloved mobile devices. But what you may not be so aware of, is the sheer amount of bacteria and bugs that can be collected every single day, and since your device is essentially glued to your hands, you may be a little shocked to learn just how much distasteful matter is willfully attaching itself to your smartphone. One rather compelling study offers a microscopic look at what lies atop the surface of your average handset's display, and if you're of a squeamish disposition, you might want to look away now.
For the first time ever Microsoft demoed Windows 10 running on a phone. It also marks the occasion where the software giant is also giving up on the Windows Phone name and is unifying what its next-gen operating system would be called. And here, we look at all the new features which Microsoft has announced for Windows 10 running on a smartphone.
The world of virtual reality is growing quickly, and Facebook’s purchase of Oculus seem to affirm the notion that such products would be taking the digital market by storm. Despite the seemingly fading hype around Google Glass, Microsoft is pressing ahead with its very own delving, and at today’s keynote, has thrown its hat into the ring with the announcement of the HoloLens. Full details of this intriguing new holographic product can be seen after the fold.
In the lead-up to today's big Microsoft keynote event, it was strongly suspected that Cortana, the company's voice assistant software, would be spreading its wings beyond the confines of Windows Phone and reaching a broader audience with the Windows 10 upgrade. Now, the software maker has confirmed this to be the case, and the much-lauded feature should serve as another enticement to those considering the eventual upgrade.
It wasn't so long ago that Microsoft would charge big bucks to consumers looking to grab the next version of its Windows operating system, but as part of the major event today unleashing new info on the upcoming Windows 10 software, it has been confirmed that those on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will be able to make the jump without having to pay.
Fitness-related apps are everywhere right now, and with the likes of Apple and Google baking health and wellbeing systems into their smartphone and smartwatch software, it's an industry that the digital world is making a concerted push towards embracing. If you own an iOS device and are looking for an app that'll get you up and about rather than a serious utility bundling a slew of your typical bells and whistles, then we've found you the perfect solution that, for a very limited time, has just gone free.
Popping into a Starbucks cafe serves as the perfect way to get a little caffeine hit en route to work, and as many U.S.-based coffee lovers have begun to discover, Starbucks outlets are also now providing smartphones and tablets with a customary boost via new, on-table wireless charging solutions. Having proven rather popular among customers, Starbucks' new charging pads are hitting London, UK, with an initial fleet of ten outlets benefiting from the implementation.
















