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Get your MacBook ports back with Hub+ for USB-C
When Apple unveiled its new MacBook, outrage followed at the fact that there was only one USB-C port on the device. If, like other MacBook users, you’ve been wondering how to connect your desktop monitor while charging your MacBook at the same time, Nonda Inc. has a solution for you. With the Hub+ for USB-C, ...
Nexpaq modular smartphone case doubles battery life, adds speakers, storage, more
Modular phones like Google Inc.’s Project Ara and the Puzzlephone are due to hit the market later this year. If, however, you can’t wait, nexpaq, a modular smartphone case, will let you hot swap a range of modules on your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. Nexpaq, already fully funded after only seven days on Kickstarter, lets ...
Phablets finally popular in U.S., iPhone 6 Plus leads
Phablets, smartphones with a screen size between 5.1 inches and 6.9 inches, accounted for 21 percent of all smartphone sales in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2015, according to a report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech released Wednesday. Compared to the first quarter of 2014, phablets’ share of the smartphone market nearly quadrupled from ...
Apple’s iOS gains ground in Europe thanks to Android switchers
Apple’s iPhone, which runs the company’s iOS mobile operation system, is gaining popularity in Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, claims a report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. The report, based on smartphone sales data for the first quarter of 2015, shows that iOS devices accounted for 20.3 percent of all smartphone sales over the ...
3 must-have Apple Watch apps to keep you shopping savvy
An app that will make shopping easier is likely to be a favorite among everyone. The Apple Watch and its latest shopping apps have changed the way we look for flights, compare products or find the latest sale. It is no longer necessary to pull your iPhone out to find your shopping list or search ...
Dropbox updates iOS app: quick access to recent files, feedback and create Office docs
Cloud storage and file-sharing service Dropbox has announced an update to its iOS app that adds three handy features for iPhone and iPad users. Starting in version 3.9, available right now, users can see their recently accessed files and ask for feedback and start discussions about files. The third new feature, the ability to create ...
3 must-have Apple Watch apps to keep you fit and healthy
Staying on top of your exercise routine, tracking your calorie and water intake and staying motivated during exercise has never been easier. Apple Watch has a wide selection of fitness apps, but here are our three favorites that will allow you to stay fit and healthy directly from your wrist. Nike+ Running The Nike+ ...
Rumor: Apple will release a 4-inch iPhone 6c this year, placed large order for camera sensors
Apple is due to release the next iteration of its popular iPhone in September. Provided the iPhone maker sticks to its established release schedule – and there’s no indication it won’t – this is the only piece of information about the next iPhone we can be sure of. The features and name of the next ...
Nikola Labs’ iPhone case creates energy out of thin air for 30% longer battery life
Nikola Labs, a Columbus-based startup yesterday took to the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt in New York to show off an iPhone 6 case it says can extend a phone’s battery life by literally creating energy out of thin air. The company claims its technology converts RF signals like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE into DC power ...
Google acquires Timeful to bring you a smarter calendar
Google Inc. announced on Monday that it acquired Timeful Inc., a time management startup, for an undisclosed amount. Timeful’s iOS app uses an algorithm to leverage machine learning, big data and behavioral science to organize user’s electronic calendars. Google will use the technology to improve its machine learning and data processing capabilities in its suite ...