Apple releases watchOS 2.2 beta for Apple Watch

Apple's continuing development on their watchOS. Version watchOS 2.2 beta 4 available today to developers brings an all new iteration of Apple Maps app and glance feature plus the ability to pair more than one Apple Watch to an iPhone. While there is a practical reason for owners of multiple Apple Watch models to switch on the fly (i.e. Watch for fashion, Watch Sport for working out), it also makes it possible for developers to test apps across various models and OS versions.

Maps has also become smarter with Nearby search powered by Yelp and the ability to instantly navigate to work and home address or find local addresses by type.

Apple releases OS X 10.11.4 beta, adds Live Photos in Messages

Apple has released the fourth OS X 10.11.4 preview for developers to test prior to the final release in March. The latest update to El Capitan has various bug fixes and new features including the ability to share and view Live Photos shot on an iPhone 6S. Notes can also be hidden bewhind secure passwords and can now import data for other note-focused apps like Evernote.

Panasonic adds to its rugged handheld tablet product line with new Toughpads

Panasonic has released two new Toughpad rugged tablets at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Toughpad FZ-F1 run Windows 10 while the Toughpad FZ-N1 runs Android Lollipop. Designed around enterprise as well as to be used in the field. Both feature a drop rating of 6’ and have also passed a torturous tumble test that saw the devices endure 2,000 consecutive 3.3’ drops – so they can stand up to the abuse of the most demanding enterprise and government usage environments.

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ZTE unveils Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite smartphones destined for emerging markets at MWC

Cheeky upstart ZTE took the wraps off the Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite, at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona. 

“We’re proud to show off the Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite to the world, and we’re starting here in Barcelona,” said Jacky Zhang, CEO of EMEA and APAC, ZTE Mobile Devices.

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