The Philips Hue really brought the idea of a smartphone and tablet-controlled lighting system to the mainstream, and since then, we've not looked back. The only problem with Hue and several other alternatives that have since spawned is that, by and large, they're pretty expensive. However, if you want the convenience and undeniable "cool" factor that comes with controlling an LED bulb using only your handset, then this new, app-assisted solution for iPhone not only energy-efficient, but also price-efficient as well.
Invariably, the weekend is the best time to grab yourself a bargain as far as apps are concerned, and having already brought you a total of four great iOS apps gone free just a short while ago, we're back with four more. Below, as per, you'll find the relevant details and download links, so fire up your App Store app and lets get started!
Indian manufacturer XOLO has just launched what it claims is the world's lightest smartphone. Running on Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, the device combines its lightweight profile with a rather slick form factor, and with the company having just recently unveiled a Windows 8.1 tablet, those looking to invest in the Redmond's ecosystem now have to very appealing new products to consider.
If you're all ready to flex your credit card and order a brand new Android Wear smartwatch, then you might want to just take a second to make sure it's compatible with your smartphone, because unless you're running Android 4.3 or above, you're out of luck, just like over 75% of Android owners.
The weekend is here, folks, and as ever, the deals just don't stop coming in. Earlier on, we let you know of Amazon's great little bundle of over 30 paid apps running free of charge for those on Google's Android, and in order to keep things nice and fair, we're back with another batch especially for those rocking an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Below, we've got the details of the apps, as well as their original prices and download links, so if you want to grab yourself a few bargains this weekend, be sure to join us after the leap!
There's no doubt that most of us consult with our mobile devices way too frequently. When sitting on any subway train, just take a moment to have a look around, and I would be willing to bet that the vast majority are consumed by their smartphones, playing Candy Crush, Flappy Bird, or anything to pass the time. If we had a counter keeping track and informing us of precisely how many seconds, minutes and hours of our lives we continue to fritter away on these digital wonders, I'd also be willing to stake big bucks that we'd be left aghast by the figure, and thanks to the endeavors of one developer, there's an app for that.
Siri, which first emerged alongside the iPhone 4s back in 2011, looks set to be taking on a more significant role in Apple's product line-up with the introduction of HomeKit, HealthKit and CarPlay, to name a few, and although the early buzz regarding the voice assistant has naturally died down, the technology continues to advance. Now, having helped Apple implement voice recognition software into the iOS device range, the team behind the original Siri technology is taking a stab at an entirely new demographic by introducing Kasisto, a similar product to Siri aimed squarely at the business side of things.
Whenever Apple launches new software - invariably around this time of year what with the Worldwide Developers Conference - we usually have to say goodbye to several devices and applications in the process. A natural part of the evolutionary process, the likes of the popular iPhone 4, for example, won't be seeing the forthcoming iOS 8, and in apparently, Apple also plans to cull Aperture and iPhoto from OS X in favor of OS X 10.10 Yosemite's new Photos app.
With Apple widely expected to unveil a new iPhone line-up in the coming months, it's somewhat inevitable that the price-drops on the current-gen models will ensue, and Walmart has kicked things off by offering the flagship iPhone 5s (16GB) for a cut-price $99. The price, which takes into consideration the signing of a two-year contract, is the cheapest you'll find at this moment in time for a subsidized iPhone 5s, and with the iPhone 5c also dropping to $29 on a 24-month package, both of Apple's most recent handsets can be snapped up at a discounted rate.
At Wednesday's I/O keynote event, Google unleashed Android L, its newest and most advanced flavor of the famed mobile software, and with the subsequent roll-out of the SDK to developers, interested parties have since been able to check out the all-new "Material Design" language, alongside a number of other key enhancements. If you're not a developer, or simply don't wish to get involved with preview software, there is a way you can get a taster of things to come on your current device thanks to the release of the new Android L wallpapers. Below, we've got a preview of these eye-catching new backdrops, as well as the relevant info on how to go about obtaining them, so join us after the break!
