The 'Marvel' brand has really taken off in the last few years, with this year's movie Avengers: Age of Ultron promising to be stretched to epic proportions when compared to the last one. With the movie hitting cinemas across North America tomorrow, the anticipated RPG game 'Marvel Future Fight' for the iPhone, iPad and Android seems to have launched with precision timing.
The primary role of a protective smartphone case is to, well, protect a smartphone. But practicality is only part of the bargain nowadays as consumers seek style to boot, and as it transpires, a large portion of cases and covers look good but simply aren't adequate for purpose. The iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus shell we're featuring today not only ticks the boxes for ruggedness, finesse and lack of bulk, but offers a fairly unique little quirk in that it is able to heal itself.
It's no secret that the capabilities and technology contained within smartphones has progressed exponentially over the last decade. However, with that advancement comes the obvious trade-off; degraded battery life. There are plenty of options available in terms of third-party battery packs to offer additional juice while on the move. However, this new offering from a startup called Rubix looks to make things a little less clumsy for the end-user by offering additional iPhone battery life via a magnet connected pack.
Apple Pay is gradually expanding its reach, and many of the big-name retailers are already on board. Best Buy is doing its bit to get with the times by adding in-app support for Apple's new transaction scheme today, and per the words of Tim Cook, the electronics retail giant will begin accepting Apple Pay later on this year.
So yeah, Apple sold some stuff. Or lots of stuff, to be more accurate. Having already had a smashing first quarter, the Cupertino giant has now announced its Q2 2015 financial results for the quarter ending this past March and they're impressive to say the least. But we already expected that, didn't we?
Facebook's Messenger app offers an impressive inventory of different tools and features, and, even compared with longer-serving rivals, caters to most users' requirements with aplomb. However, one glaring shortcoming is that of video chat - specifically the lack thereof - and with millions of clips shared on the Menlo Park firm's social network, it seems almost criminal that something so basic remains missing from Messenger. Still, an official announcement today has confirmed that video calling will soon be included among Messenger's features, with iOS and Android users across 18 different nations benefiting initially.
What's better than having a weekend to relax and spend time with your beloved iPhone or iPad - or, perhaps, your shiny new Apple Watch. Well, we can think of one better, and that is having paid apps that have become free for a limited time that you can download to your iOS device and have better fun with it. Today, we bring to you 6 great apps that will cost you bucks otherwise, but have gone free for a limited time. Go through the list and get downloading!
Here's a drop test video review of Rhino Shield Crash Guard bumper case for iPhone 6 Plus. Full details and video review can be found here.
It's almost Apple Watch time and a number of our favorite apps have been updated to support the impending wearable. Philips Hue, a smart, energy-efficient lighting system that can be controlled directly from iOS, has just brought Apple Watch into the equation with its latest update, letting you easily adjust or turn out the lights without even needing to pick up your iPhone or iPad.
The Apple Watch is an attractive product, there's no denying it, and while its charming aesthetic has generated a fair amount of hype, it's the substance - internal hardware, functionality and apps - that will determine how long this thing manages to stick around. As has been rumored throughout the blogosphere today, the Apple Watch App Store has been officially rolled out by Apple, and if you're hoping / expecting the device to arrive on your doorstep over the next few hours, then you can catch a preview of the app hub below.
















