Patent shows iPhones might be waterproof in the future

Patents aren't a good basis of seeing what'll be coming out soon but they do give us a glimpse of what's possible. A new Apple patent application shows the possibility of having waterproof iPhones in the future. It describes ways of creating water-tight buttons for iOS devices. Of course, the patent doesn't indicate if it will be included in the upcoming iPhone models. But this is certainly a feature a lot of iPhone users would welcome. 

Source: Patently Apple | Via: BGR 

Leaked screenshot shows AppleCare+ Protection prices for Apple Watch

The new Apple Watch devices aren't exactly the most affordable wearables out there. And it would seem that it'll cost you a bit for AppleCare+ Protection, too. According to leaked screenshots, AppleCare+ plans for the Apple Watch Sport will start at US$59, $79 for the Apple Watch model, and it might go up to $999 for the Apple Watch Edition.  

AppleCare+ will also reportedly extend Sport and stainless Watch warranties by a couple of years and handle up to two incidents of accidental damage. This would be somewhat similar to the extended warranty of the iPhone and iPad. Do remember though that this isn't the official announcement from Apple yet so the price could still change. 

Source: Ubergizmo 

Microsoft brings Office Lens scanner app to iOS, Android

Microsoft is staying true to its policy of bringing more of its apps and services to other platforms. This time their bringing Office Lens app to Android and iOS. The app turns your camera into a scanner and lets you make the photographed document into an editable file. You can store the photographed file into OneNote or on OneDrive. You can save the file as either a Word file, PowerPoint presentation, or PDF file. For Android though, the app is still in beta. You can try it out here if you want to. 

Source: Office Blog | Download: Apple iTunes App Store (Free) 

Apple Watch pre-orders to begin on April 10 at 12:01 AM Pacific Time

Apple just announced that online pre-orders for Apple Watch will start at 12:01 AM Pacific Time (3:01 AM Eastern) on Friday, April 10. Canadians interested in getting their Apple Watch and bands online for in-store pick up or delivery can place their pre-orders here, Apple Watch should be shipping by April 24, so anyone who wants to make sure their Apple Watch arrives on the 24th will want to set their alarm clocks early on the morning of April 10th.

Apple will take orders through its website and through its Apple Store app on the iPhone.