Apple has just released iOS 7.1.1 download links for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Therein, you'll find minor bug fixes and performance enhancements, and below, you can check all of the details including a full change log.
Since its inception and initial enthusiasm, Google Glass has suffered something of a damaged reputation amongst those who don't own it. Becoming, for some, an example of all that is wrong with modern technology and even being used as a symbol of gentrification in San Francisco and surrounding areas that is being placed squarely at Google's feet, Google Glass is currently in the midst of a P.R. crisis.
App Store pricing is often referred to as a race to the bottom, but that doesn't mean that every app has to be free. Some developers, usually the ones with quality apps, dare to charge a fair price for their wares, and that's the way it should be. That being said, there's no better way to get some attention for your paid-for app than to make it free for a limited time. Free downloads count towards an app's App Store chart ranking even when it moves back into the 'Paid' chart, which should in turn mean more sales. It's genius really, when you think about it.
At the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple is expected to take the wraps off iOS 8, and in the last couple of months, we've been hearing all sorts of rumors with regards to what features and improvements will be added. A new concept, as well as a rather dubious leak, have almost simultaneously emerged in the wild, and with just over a month left until the grand unveiling, these new developments may offer even more of an insight into what the Cupertino has up its sleeve.
Even though Nokia isn't exactly disappearing, the fact that Microsoft's acquisition of the Finnish firm has just been finalized means that it will, at least, be losing some of its identity. Given that most of us have, at some point, used at least one Nokia handset, it's rather sad to see the famed brand meet its demise, and here - through one or two tears - we look back and pay tribute to some of the undeniable classics that the company has churned out over the past couple of decades.
The Samsung Galaxy S5's 16-megapixel camera is pretty darned good, and with 4K video shooting to boot, it's not too difficult to see why many consider it to be among the best in the industry. But apparently, as confirmed by Samsung, a small number of devices have been beset by camera issues, and even though the company is keen to stress that only a fraction of units are affected, the problem itself is severe enough to warrant a replacement.
When it comes to advertising a new product, Korean outfit Samsung is famed for pushing the boat out, spending extravagant amounts to ensure that consumers are fully aware of its latest releases. Given that the flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone is now a fortnight old, it's not surprising that we've already seen a swathe of new ads, and in the latest, Samsung makes sure to point out that the device's new camera is superior to that of the iPhone 5s.
Last month, we reported on a piece of Android malware that turned Android devices into Bitcoin miners, and now, a security firm has highlighted a few more suspect apps over at the Google Play Store. Given the growing popularity of cryptocurrency, mobile devices were always going to be targeted in this way, but the frequency in which these attacks appear to be occurring will certainly be seen as cause for alarm.
During the first week of September last year, it was announced that Microsoft was to acquire the devices and services division of Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia for the reported sum of $7.1 billion. With both companies having already established a close relationship thanks to the Lumia-Windows Phone partnership, the transition was always likely to be a smooth one, and with all the regulatory formalities done and dusted, Nokia is now officially a part of Microsoft.
Did you wake up this morning and wish that you could welcome the weekend by getting an extremely interesting insight into the history of Sony's PlayStation? In all honesty it's probably not something that is permanently at the forefront of everyone's mind, but nonetheless is a topic that is not only extremely interesting, but also very relevant considering the PlayStation 4 is currently dominating the console gaming world.
