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How to use the new iPad multitasking features in iOS 9: Slide Over, Split View, Picture in Picture
Apple introduced three multitasking features in iOS 9 aimed at making the iPad a more productive piece of kit (get details on Apple’s iOS 9 release here). Slide Over lets a user work in a second app without first exiting the first and, building on this feature, Split View lets users view and interact with ...
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ vs. rumored BlackBerry Venice: Specs, release date, more
A little over two months ago rumors started flying around that BlackBerry’s next smartphone dubbed the ‘Venice’ will run Android when it hits the market later this year. Some have even suggested that Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has had a hand in developing the BlackBerry Venice – hence the dual-curved display we first glimpsed at ...
iOS 9 beta issues driving you nuts? How to fix 5 known iOS 9 beta issues
If you joined Apple’s public beta software program and have been taking iOS 9 for a test drive, you’ve likely encountered some issues with the pre-release software, including speed/performance issues, dodgy Wi-Fi connectivity, poorly performing third-party apps and less than optimal battery life. Some of these have been addressed in later beta releases while others ...
[Image Gallery]: New Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5: Standout features
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Thursday unveiled its new Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 smartphones. Not only do both devices offer bigger screens, but there is a new color option along with a few new features like Live Broadcast, Samsung Pay, an Apps Edge, S Pen improvements and more. Below we highlight some ...
Apple Watch vs. Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Thursday teased its upcoming Gear 2 smartwatch – to date known by its codename “Orbis” – due for release at IFA 2015, September 4 – 9. Apart from a series of images, the company revealed nothing about the smartwatch, but as expected, it is round instead of rectangular like its ...
Battle of this year’s phablets: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5 vs. upcoming Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. yesterday unveiled its latest phablet-sized smartphones, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. Originally expected at IFA 2015 set to take place September 4 – 9, Samsung moved the launch forward in an effort to beat rival Apple to market. Apple is expected to unveil its latest smartphones, the iPhone ...
8” Galaxy Tab S2 vs. rumored iPad mini 4: Design, specs, price, and more
When Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced its new Galaxy Tab S2 consumer tablet lineup last month, we immediately recognized that the new offerings will compete directly with rival Apple’s iPad lineup. With that in mind, we compared the 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2 to the iPad Air 2 and the 8-inch Galaxy Tab S2 to the ...
Upcoming ‘iPad mini 4’ may sport A8x chip, 2GB RAM, more
While last year’s Apple iPad mini 3 was seen as an incremental update to the previous model, adding only a new gold color option and Touch ID, this year’s iPad mini – dubbed the ‘iPad mini 4’ by many – may be getting a significant performance boost in addition to a slimmer body. According to 9to5Mac’s ...
Report: Apple extends iPad enterprise push with 40 new tech partners
Apple is reportedly working with as many as 40 technology companies in an effort to put more of its iPad’s in the hands of business users. According to The Wall Street Journal (via AppleInsider) many of the companies involved in the partnership, dubbed the “mobility partner program” (MPP), are lesser-known app makers for accounting systems ...
3 popular ad blockers to declutter your web browsing
More and more consumers are looking to load ad-blocking software on their desktops to avoid the annoyance of advertisements. Where there is a demand there is plenty of supply, with countless ad-blockers offering desktop extensions to provide a solution for consumers. In the past 12 months ending Q2 2015, ad blocking had risen by 41 ...