Apple discontinuing iPod shuffle and nano models

Apple has announced it is discontinuing its remaining non-internet capable iPod models after ceasing production of the iPod Classic some time ago. The iPod nano and iPod Shuffle models, which haven't been updated in a long time now, are officially being shelved for good.

"Today, we are simplifying our iPod lineup with two models of iPod touch now with double the capacity starting at just $199," Apple said in a statement. "And, we are discontinuing the iPod shuffle and iPod nano."

With the growth of streaming music services, including Apple's own Apple Music, fewer consumers are buying new music to carry on devices like the iPod shuffle and nano, which rely mostly on iTunes, Apple's long in the tooth music app that could use a huge revamp. The move signifies the near end of the iPod line of standalone music players leaving the iPod Touch, basically a budget iPhone without the phone, as the standalone music-focused device. The Apple Watch, which has 4GB of storage, is also capable of playing back stored music.

Source:AppleInsider

All-black BlackBerry KEYone variant leaks

While many like the classic two-tone styling of the BlackBerry KEYOne, it looks like an all-black variant is on the way as evidenced by a leaked photo from Chinese BlackBerry site BerryLink. BlackBerry has always had some interesting and attractive colour combinations. Seeing how popular the KEYone is, it makes sense to have it available in various colours or, in this case, the absence of any colour. Are you feeling the look of this tactical KEYone?

Source: 9to5Google.com

Waze announces integration with Android Auto

Waze, the free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app has launched its integration with Android Auto. As of today, Android Auto users will be able to access Waze for Android Auto by updating their Android Auto mobile app. 

Using the Android Auto framework, Waze for Android Auto brings the usability and crowd-sourced traffic data of Waze right into your car’s center console screen, as well as through a vehicle’s steering wheel buttons, console touch screens and other console-mounted controls.

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Google Chrome adds support to MacBook Pro's TouchBar

Apple's opened up TouchBar support on its MacBook Pros since it launched the devices last year and Google Chrome, the leading browser on the Mac platform in now offering support for the feature. Now available, Chrome version 60, closely mirrors Apple's own Safari browser.

Chrome now gives users fingertip access to page back and forward, refresh, favorites and add new tab controls. Tapping a large central text box sporting the Google logo allows for quick input of search terms and web addresses. 

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