Apple launches OS X 10.10 Yosemite

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

San Francisco, CA: The latest version of the Mac OS X desktop and notebook operating system was revealed today at WWDC 2014. Codemaned Yosemite, the newest os features a revamped look and feel as well as various new features including an improved Spotlight Search, Notification Center with a day-view as well as the introduction of iCloud Drive which is a better integration of Applr's cloud backup and sharing platform. Mail has also received an upgrade by using a new technology called Mail Drop for large files and attachments of up to 5GB in size. Yosemite also improves on Safari, Apple's native browser, by making it more streamlined and less obtrusive. Safari is also faster and better for rendering HD video from sources such as Netflix

The AirDrop feature is now cross platform between iOS and Macs. A new continuity feature allows users to start a project on a Mac and then seamlessly continue this on the OS X machines. Phone integration on Mac OS X is even more seamless, text messages and phone calls can be routed to the desktop even if the user's iPhone isn't tethered to the Macs.

Yosemite is available to developers starting today but it will be released to the public in the Fall and it will be a free upgrade for current Mavericks users. 

SlideShow: Inside Apple's WWDC pre-keynote

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We're an hour away from the announcements here at WWDC 2014. Here are some photos from the Moscone Center West as well an idea of what took place before the keynote starts. Aside from the usual black banners, there are also various cars parked inside the Moscone Center, which means there will be some sort of CarPlay reveal today.

Microsoft to add screenshot sharing for Xbox One

The Microsoft Xbox One doesn’t have the dedicated social sharing button that the Sony PlayStation 4 has but it will get in-game screenshot-sharing capability soon enough. Xbox head Phil Spencer tweeted that the ability to upload screenshots directly to Facebook or Twitter will be coming soon. Xbox has had the ability to record clips in-game since the beginning that it is good to add this simple feature to the console.

@jmarris09 Yea, this is the list for the monthly updates, team is making great progress on the updates. More features to come.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) May 28, 2014

Source: MMGN

Acer debuts budget Android KitKat smartphone Liquid Z200

Acer is debuting a new smartphone they consider to belong in the budget range but it will carry Android’s latest operating system inside. The Liquid Z200 comes with a 4-inch WVGA display, DTS Studio Sound, and 2-megapixel rear camera. It also has Quick Mode feature that customizes the user experience depending on who is handling the device. The Z200 has a Basic Mode for children; Easy Senior Mode for the elderly; Classic Mode for smartphone newbies; and Keypad Mode for those who need their smartphones mostly for calls.

It will be available in five colors and will come with an optional flip cover. Acer did not specify the price yet but the phone will be available in the third quarter of the year.

Source: Slash Gear