The Apple Beat: Apple surges behind iPhone 6 sales, what's next?

Apple CEO Tim Cook may not be a master showman on stage, but he's masterfully engineered Apple's most profitable quarter in history By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Any doubt or cynicism on CEO Tim Cook’s leadership in the post-Steve Jobs era evaporated after the news of Apple’s US $18 billion profit, the most profit ever reported by a publicly-traded company.

Under Tim Cook’s leadership, Apple once more managed to shatter earnings expectations and post record highs in revenues and profits behind the surging popularity and sales of the iPhone 6 line which is now the company’s biggest earning product and which secures its place in the mobile industry in the markets where it is sold.

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Movie search results on Google get Material Design makeover

Google has refreshed its movie search result pages to match Android Lollipop’s Material Design. Now, when you look up a movie by a particular celebrity, you will see movie posters. Material Design elements like popping animations, ripples, and sliding menus can be seen in this new look. When you select a specific movie, it’ll show other details like cast bios, trailer links, Rotten Tomato scores, and where to buy or rent the movie.

Source: Google | Via: Android Community

RunKeeper for iOS integrates Spotify into app

RunKeeper knows how well music and running work together. That’s why the app now integrates the streaming music service Spotify. The feature will be available for Spotify premium users. It’ll let you open music right from RunKeeper’s start screen. You don’t just get access to your playlists, too. The app will even suggest top workout playlists for you. It’s currently only available for iOS though. We won’t be surprised if it’ll make its way to Android pretty soon.

Source: RunKeeper | Via: VentureBeat

Ford of Canada, Lincoln Motor Company bring innovations to Canadian International Auto Show

Ford of Canada and Lincoln Motor Company will be bringing their latest vehicles at the upcoming Canadian International Auto Show. Both companies boast locally built, technology-packed cars that’ll surely appeal to wide range of people.

Ford updated its original crossover utility vehicle with technologies like a hands-free liftgate, auto start-stop technology, and side parking sensors. Meanwhile, Lincoln is bringing in the MKX with its 360-degree camera, pre-collision assist, auto hold, and Revel sound system.