iPad

iOS to get Google’s All Access

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Google will be porting over their brand new music subscription service to the iOS world in a few weeks. With a flat price of $9.99, you get all you can eat music for downloading and streaming. As Microsoft’s Xbox Music service is not available on neither iOS nor Android, the only main competitor in this … Read more

Microsoft Continues Onslaught On iPad. This Time Focuses On Slim & Light Advantages

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Microsoft has finally kicked their advertising into high gear with effective and focused ads aimed at the big bad iPad on the block. This one follows yesterdays stellar effort where Siri is the breakout star who points out how Windows 8 tablets are better than the iPad. This new ad undercuts Apple right where it … Read more

DirecTV Taps Into Your Phone

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You rely on your smartphone for many things. One area that is lacking is integration with your TV watching. At best, the smartphone was used as a simple remote control to change channels. New apps make use of your phone as a search tool and scheduler. Finally, the phone and TV might really work together.

DirecTV Taps Into Your Phone

This summer, DirecTV will release into beta its latest app, DirecTV Voice. They have been working with Nuance, creators of Dragon Naturally Speaking, to create a voice controlled app to search DirecTV channels for your favorite shows. Their goal is to finally get rid of scrolling through the program grid displayed on the TV screen to find programs.

By using voice recognition, they are trying to also get away from pushing buttons or sliding through nested menus. Nuance is the county’s premier voice recognition specialists so they plan this release to have a high rate of success with this voice-driven application. Think of it as Siri with infinite knowledge of TV shows and movies.

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iOS 7 Could Fall Flat

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There is no doubt that iOS is in desperate need of upgrading. It has been around too long in it’s current state. Android and more specifically Windows Phone have a much more intuitive and modern look. Apple even borrowed some of Androids notification goodness in iOS 5. Now it seems that Apple may borrow some … Read more

Google Now Comes To iPhone & iPad

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The popular Android personal assistant has not come to the iPad and iPhone but I don’t look for it to replace Siri anytime soon. Even though I have a love hate relationship with Siri there is a deeper integration that with Google Search which is where Google Now is buried. First thing is to fire … Read more

Logitech release MS Surface like keyboards for iPad

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Logitech follows Microsoft’s lead with their new FabrickSkin keyboard Folio line. This should be considered a compliment to Microsoft and their Surface design teams, as I consider Logitech to be the best peripheral manufacture around. Featuring some water repellant coating, a magnet “snap” stance and a great key layout, this is sure to be a … Read more

Facebook’s Chat Heads Comes To iOS, But Not Really

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Surprisingly quickly after the release of Facebook’s latest master piece, Facebook Home, the iOS (iPhone and iPad) receives an update featuring the super popular Chat Heads. Chat Head’s are pretty much floating icons off to the side of your screen waiting for your Facebook Chat goodness. Most with early access to Facebook Home have actually … Read more

SkyDrive for iOS updated to v3.0. Brings New Features

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If you’re a fan of SkyDrive but unsatisfied with your iOS version of the app hopefully this will make you happy. Version 3.0 has passed certification and is available in the App Store. This update includes: Support for iPhone 5 and iPad Mini Updated app icons and user experience Works better with your photos: Download … Read more

Fine Grain Bowden iPad Case

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If you love your iPad to death, why not spend a little money on some protection, all the while complimenting your taste for fine design? This Bowden case from Fine Grain will run you a premium $190, but might be well worth it. Its available in four color and wood combinations, black and walnut, brown … Read more