Redmond Pie - Part 1727

You Can Now Summon Tesla Model S Using Apple Watch [Video]

Oliver Haslam·February 5, 2016

Remote S for Tesla, a popular iPhone and Apple Watch app that allows Tesla Model S owners to control their cars remotely, has been updated to take advantage of a big new addition to Tesla's Autopilot feature. That new update, part of a the new Autopilot 7.1 release, brings a feature called Summon which allows owners of Tesla's Model S to remotely move their cars without anyone being inside.

How To Enable Facebook Messenger’s Hidden Chess Game

Oliver Haslam·February 5, 2016

Did you know that there's a chess game hidden in Facebook Messenger? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to enable and play it with your Facebook friends.

Downgrade iOS 9.2.1 To iOS 9.2 On iPhone Or iPad, Here’s How [Guide]

Paul Morris·February 5, 2016

Deal: Get Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Windows 10 Laptop For $199, Down From $669 [Today Only]

Paul Morris·February 5, 2016

If you are in to get a new notebook for yourself for very affordable price, it can't get better than this Lenovo ThinkPad 11e deal considering the $199 price tag (down from original price of $669) and the specs the notebook possesses.

Apple Stops Signing iOS 9.2 Firmware For Select Devices [Updated]

Paul Morris·February 5, 2016

Apple has stopped digitally signing iOS 9.2 firmware for select devices. The decision to stop signing the firmware comes couple of days after Pangu team member Windknown advised upgrading to the latest iOS 9.2.1 firmware, quoting security concerns.

Set Animated GIF Image As Wallpaper On Mac OS X, Here’s How

Paul Morris·February 4, 2016

Apple Looking To Bring Pressure Sensitive Input To Touch ID Button

Paul Morris·February 4, 2016

Apple has reportedly been working internally on a technology that could see 3D Touch-esque features and functionality integrated into its biometric Touch ID sensor. As is often the case, the inner workings of the Cupertino-based fruit company have been thrust into the public domain via an official patent submission to the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). In this instance, the patent outlines the intention and usage of a technology entitled "Force-sensitive fingerprint sensing input".

Apple Overtakes Alphabet To Once Again Become World’s Most Valuable Company

Paul Morris·February 4, 2016

Google's parent company, Alphabet, recently overtook Apple to claim the title of being called the world's most valuable company. Alphabet's reported Q4 2015 earnings caused enough excitement and positivity amongst investors and analysts for the company's stock price to rise enough in after hours trading to propel the company to the top of the rich list. It seems that the excitement within Alphabet can best be described as short lived as the outfit's stock price has fallen just 48 hours later, allowing Cupertino-based Apple Inc. to once again be officially recognized as the world's most valuable company based on market capitalization.

How To Disable Password Prompts For Free Mac App Store Downloads On OS X

Oliver Haslam·February 4, 2016

Deal: Get Beats Solo2 Wireless Active Collection Headphones For $229 Down From $300

Oliver Haslam·February 4, 2016

Apple's acquisition of Beats means that plenty of people are more interested in picking up the company's headphones than ever before, but as with some things Apple, none of the Beats headphones are cheap. Take the new Beats Solo2 Active Collection range of wireless headphones for example. Normally retailing for around $300, the Active Collection of Beats Solo2 Wireless was introduced only in September of last year.

Note Tapper App Adds On-Screen Keyboard To Apple Watch For Quick Note Taking

Zayed Rehman·February 4, 2016

While the iPhone and Apple Watch complement each other very well, it is also apparent that Apple wants its users to bank on the iPhone for more intensive tasks, and for the most part, that makes sense. However, note taking is one aspect where the company could make some changes. One developer has decided to not wait around for that day and has released a dedicated app that helps you manually take down short notes on Apple Watch using an on-screen keyboard of sorts - without needing to use voice dictation or have your iPhone in near vicinity.

Sony CFO Pegs 2017 As Year Of Dual-Camera Phones, Fueling iPhone 7 Rumors

Oliver Haslam·February 4, 2016

Amazon Planning To Open 400 More Retail Bookstores In U.S.

Paul Morris·February 4, 2016

A well-placed executive of a major United States-based mall has claimed that online retailer Amazon could eventually find itself with up to 400 physical stores for books in shopping malls across the country, a speculation that has spread like wildfire amongst concerned parties.