Redmond Pie - Part 1710

Microsoft Bringing Windows 10 Apps To Xbox One

Oliver Haslam·March 17, 2016

Xbox One owners will soon be able to run Windows 10 apps on their game console, according to new information coming out of the company. Microsoft's Jason Ronald just revealed at GDC that Windows 10 apps will be available for the Xbox One as soon as this upcoming Summer.

Uber Launches New ‘Family Profiles’ Feature, Here’s How It Works

Oliver Haslam·March 17, 2016

Uber has launched a new Family Profiles feature in select regions, allowing family members there to share the service using just the one payment source. Here's how it works.

iOS Trojan “AceDeceiver” Skirts Apple’s DRM To Inject Malware, Here’s How To Avoid It

Oliver Haslam·March 17, 2016

Tech Deals: Moto G 3rd-Gen, Nikon DSLR, Just Cause 3 For PS4/Xbox One, More

Paul Morris·March 17, 2016

As you will no doubt be very well aware, we're always on the lookout for price-saving deals that span across a wide variety of different tech products and genres. Not only to scratch our own itch in some cases, but to also find the best deals out there at any given time for you lot. This time out we've got a Nikon DSLR camera, an excellent portable Bluetooth speaker, latest Android smartphone, and even a PS4/Xbox One game that's set in a stunning Mediterranean paradise.

New Framework Brings 3D Touch Peek And Pop To Unsupported iPhone And iPad Models

Paul Morris·March 17, 2016

If you're one of the lucky individuals who own one of Apple's iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus devices, then no doubt you've been enjoying all of the spoils that the hardware offers over older devices. A new pressure-sensitive display assembly on the iPhone 6s range introduced 3D Touch ability to perform specific actions based on how hard the display is pressed, but of course, that only applies to the latest two devices. Now, thanks to a framework repository called PeekPop on GitHub, developers are able to integrate the awesome 3D Touch functionality into older unsupported iPhones and even iPads.

iPhone 7 Plus With 256GB Storage Option A Possibility Thanks To SanDisk’s Smaller NAND Chip

Paul Morris·March 16, 2016

Apple Submits Final Response In iPhone Unlock Case Ahead Of March 22 Court Hearing

Paul Morris·March 16, 2016

Apple has released a new statement ahead of its March 22 court date. The newly released statement is the final scheduled brief by Apple before their court appearance later this month, which will see Tim Cook's company visit a federal court in California to determine whether or not the company is required to assist the FBI - as per a court order - with the ongoing investigations into the San Bernardino shooting incident which took place late last year.

Pangu Jailbreak For iOS 9.1 Updated, Here Are The Details

Taimur Asad·March 16, 2016

Pangu team has just released updates for iOS 9.1 jailbreak, bringing in much needed stability improvements to the untether. The updates are available both for those who are already jailbroken on iOS 9.1 as well as those who are going to perform a fresh jailbreak.

PlayStation VR Price And Release Date Announced, Here Are The Details

Oliver Haslam·March 16, 2016

Will Disabling iOS System Animations Help Speed Up Your Old iPhone? [Video]

Oliver Haslam·March 16, 2016

So, will disabling iOS SpringBoard or system animations help speed up an older iPhone model? This video aims to gauge the speed difference, if any, between an iPhone 5 and 4s running iOS 9.2.1 with system animations enabled and the same with said animations disabled.

Google Takes A Leaf Out Of Apple’s Book With iOS-Like Bottom Navigation For Android Apps

Oliver Haslam·March 16, 2016

Google has released a new set of design guidelines that could see popular Android apps start to look a little more like they were designed with iOS in mind. Google's updated Android design guidelines now suggest that developers should, where suited, use the bottom of the screen in order to show buttons that allow the user to navigate through different parts of the app instead of hamburger menu.

Tech Deals: Samsung Mirrorless Camera, iPhone Lens Accessory, Windows 10 Laptop, More

Paul Morris·March 16, 2016

Leaked Photo Shows iPhone 7 Plus With Dual Camera Module And Smart Connector

Paul Morris·March 16, 2016

You never know until you actually know, but this could be our very first glimpse at Apple's 2016 flagship iPhone 7 Plus. There's no real way of determining if this is an official prototype of the iPhone 7 Plus that has rolled out of the assembly line in China, but regardless of its validity, it raises interesting questions about the potential design of the new iPhone and gives us a look at the new and improved dual-camera system that could ship with the hardware later this year.