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How to make sense of the new Lock screen in iOS 10
The feature that has been around from the start has been removed from iOS 10. When you download the latest operating system in September, or if you have already downloaded the public beta, the missing ‘Slide to Unlock’ prompt will be the first thing you notice, or rather lack thereof. Rather than sliding to unlock, ...
Google Maps update: shaded ‘areas of interest’, cleaner design, Wi-Fi only option, more
Over the past few days, Google Maps for both Android, iOS and desktop has received a variety of new updates, both as official updates from Google as well as changes that have accidently been discovered by users. Ensure you have the latest version of Google Maps installed on your device. You can download the ...
How to live stream the Samsung Galaxy Note7 launch event & what to expect
In just over a week, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. will launch its latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note7 at its Unpacked event in New York. The Note7 is the successor to the Note5 (pictured above), the company has skipped over number six in an attempt to align the Note with the current flagships the Samsung ...
Microsoft Surface Hub smashes sales forecast, plus tips to get the most out of yours
Microsoft launched the Surface Hub at the Windows 10 Preview event back in January 2015. Regardless of the fact that it was delayed twice and eventually went on sale for $2,000 more than the expected price, sales have still exceeded expectations. The collaborative device, which starts at $8,999 for the 55 inch and $21,999 for ...
New Microsoft Bookings helps companies manage their appointment calendar
Microsoft has launched a new, web-based Office 365 service called Microsoft Bookings. Using the online booking service, customers will be able to schedule appointments with companies without the need to pick up the phone. Microsoft Bookings will also manage other components of the booking management process, like sending confirmations and reminders, updating the staff’s calendar and ...
New features in Android N Developer Preview 5
Developer Preview, version 5, for Android N is available and will be the final preview before the official launch of Android Nougat in the summer. Android users can expect a wide range of new features from Android Nougat, including advanced Doze mode, bundled notifications, improved security, and more. If you are enrolled in the Android ...
iOS 10 beta 3 available: New features, tweaks & bug fixes
Apple seeded iOS 10 beta 3 to developers this week and with it is a variety of small features, tweaks, and bug fixes. While beta 3 is not as feature rich as iOS 10 beta 2, there is still a variety of changes that will further improve the operating system. The final release of iOS 10 ...
Microsoft Stream: A free business-focused video service
As video becomes increasingly popular, Microsoft has launched a business video service called Microsoft Stream. It will provide companies with a way to share video internally, bringing the same capabilities that consumers have enjoyed with the likes of YouTube and Vimeo. This is not a new avenue for Microsoft as it already offers a business ...
New HP Elite x3 enterprise-focused smartphone arrives end August
At Mobile World Congress in February, HP Inc. launched the Elite x3 smartphone. The built-for-business mobile device runs Windows 10 and allows you to easily switch between a phablet, desktop PC or laptop experiences using the Continuum feature. We detail the enterprise-focused smartphone’s specs, the various docking methods available, the additional security and the ...
Windows 10 Anniversary Update: New features for users, enterprises and developers
The one-year anniversary for Windows 10 is fast approaching and in just over two weeks — on August, 2 — Microsoft will release the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. At the end of June, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 10 had been installed on over 350 million devices, but the company has since admitted that it’s initial ...