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Report: benchmark test shows iOS 9 Low Power mode in action
When Apple announced iOS 9 at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the iPhone maker touted improved efficiency across the operating system, apps and key technologies as well as a new “Low Power” mode that would extend an iPhone’s battery life. Low Power mode dials back processor performance to extend an iPhone’s battery life and ...
Rumor: iPhone 7 may feature dual lens camera technology
If a new rumor is to be believed, Apple has been working on dual lens camera technology for its iPhones for at least three years already and is likely to include such a camera upgrade in 2016’s iPhone 7. Dual lens cameras in smartphones are not revolutionary, both HTC and Huawei sells models that include ...
Confirmed: For now, no Apple Pay transactions over £20 in the U.K.
Earlier this month Apple announced that Apple Pay will arrive in the U.K. in July with the support of most large banks and more than 250, 000 retailers. Immediately following Apple’s announcement, the BBC reported that most contactless payments via Apple Pay will be limited to £20 in the U.K. The transaction limit is due ...
Apple steps up user privacy in iOS 9, prevents apps from scanning for other installed apps
A new report has revealed that Apple has updated a privacy policy in iOS 9 to prevent third-party apps from detecting which other apps users have installed on their iPhone or iPad. According to The Information (via Business Insider), Apple announced the change in a session focused on privacy at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference. ...
New features in iOS 9 beta 2: What you need to know
Apple on Tuesday released the second iOS 9 beta to developers and, as is the purpose of beta programs, a few improvements, feature updates and bug fixes have been implemented since the first iOS 9 beta. The second beta has revealed that iOS 9 can temporarily delete some apps to make space for the update. Once ...
youPass now lets you share contact details from your Apple Watch
Think You Inc. has announced that youPass, an app that up until now has only been available for iOS users, will be coming to Apple Watch and Android. “With youPass on two new platforms we are now reaching a larger audience and sharing contact information in new and unique ways,” said Mike Juliano, CEO and ...
Google’s new health-tracking wearable monitors patient vitals post hospital stay
Google has revealed that they have created a health-tracking wristband which will not only measure your vitals like pulse, heart rate and skin temperature, but will also detect environmental information like noise levels and light exposure. Google revealed the details of the experimental device to Bloomberg on Tuesday. Google X, the research division that brought ...
Google adds free tier to Google Play Music ahead of Apple Music launch
Ahead of Apple Music’s launch on June 30, rival Google has announced a free, ad-supported tier of its Google Play Music service. The free tier offers users in the U.S. themed radio stations curated by Google’s music experts – including the creators of Songza Media Inc., a company Google acquired in July. The free tier ...
Space not a factor: iOS 9 update can delete/reinstall apps to free up space
Apple on Tuesday released the second iOS 9 beta to developers and, as was the case with the first beta released two weeks ago, developers are uncovering previously unknown features. Users with insufficient space available to accommodate the 1.3 GB update on their iOS device will be glad to know that they do not have ...
If you are spineless, dump her with Binder
Do you want to avoid that awkward conversation? The tears and the questions that are bound to occur when you break up with someone? For all those people out there who are over their latest relationship and want to avoid an awkward moment, there is a solution for you in the form of a new ...