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What to expect at WWDC 2016: Siri SDK, Apple Music revamp, new MacBook Pros (maybe), more
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) takes place from June 13 to June 17, with the main keynote address taking place at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. The WWDC is where Apple will reveal what it has planned for the rest of the year. You will need to wait until September to get ...
How to watch the UEFA Champions League Final on Android, iOS, Roku, Chromecast, more
On Saturday, May 28, Real Madrid will take on Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Final. This Spanish pairing is a repeat of the final in 2014 when Real Madrid eventually took victory 4 – 1 in extra time. We look at how you can use FOX Soccer 2Go, Sling TV or PlayStation Vue ...
iPhone 7 rumor roundup: Dual-lens camera, redesigned antenna bands, wireless charging, more
The rumor mill surrounding the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, due out in September, has been running in overdrive. One of the longest running rumors is the fact that the 3.5mm headphone jack will be gone from the next model, allowing for a thinner version of the iPhone. With the removal of the headphone ...
How to live stream Indy 500 on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, more
As Memorial Day weekend approaches so too does the Indianapolis 500 that will have its 100th running this Sunday, May 29. James Hinchcliffe, who sustained injuries in a serious crash during last year’s Indy 500 practice, has taken pole position for Indy 500 2016. Last year’s Indy 500 attracted 6.48 million viewers. If you are ...
Twitter’s giving you more space to Tweet: 4 tips to be a pro Tweeter
Reports emerged last week that Twitter Inc. would be making changes to what items, like photos and links, would no longer count towards its 140-character limit. The rumors have been partially confirmed with Twitter’s announcement that it is freeing up space in the 140-character limit. “One of the biggest priorities for this year is to ...
Facebook Live update: Continuous Live Video, easily find the good bits, more
Facebook Live is receiving a few new updates including Continuous Live broadcasts allowing for non-stop live broadcasts, like nature feeds. Broadcasters will also be able to limit their videos to a certain location or age group with geo- and age-gating. In addition, Facebook Inc. is also introducing a graph that will show when the most ...
How to schedule a Lyft ride 24 hours in advance
Lyft Inc. has launched a new feature that will allow users to schedule their Lyft rides ahead of time. While Lyft’s core business will remain focused on on-demand rides, the ability to schedule rides will assist customers when they need to make a trip to the airport, or have an important business meeting or an appointment ...
Android N feature roundup: improved security, advanced Doze mode, bundled notifications, more
Months prior to its release date, Google Inc. surprised users in March with an early preview release of Android N. While the final version of the operating system, will not be available until the summer, you can sign up for the Android N beta program and start testing out all the new features. What sweet ...
The at-home assistant battle is on: Google Home vs. Amazon Echo
At Google I/O, the company’s developers conference, Google launched Google Home, it’s always-listening virtual assistant, which will be a direct competitor to the Amazon Echo. There are some similarities between the devices, like the fact that both are able to control your thermostat’s temperature, stream your favorite songs, or add events to your calendars. Each ...
Google’s video-calling app Duo takes on Apple’s FaceTime
Followed closely behind the launch of its new messaging service, Allo, Google Inc. has also announced Duo, a simple video-calling app, at its I/O developers conference. Unlike Facebook Messenger, Google decided not to combine the video-calling functionality into its messaging app Allo, but have rather kept them as two separate apps. Allo offers fast video ...