Google introduces Add-on store for Docs and Sheets

Google is aiming to take away some Office users and migrate to its own document suite with its new Add-on store for Docs and Sheets. The store features both third-party and Google-made tools to give users more features needed by documents and spreadsheets such as making labels and sending customized emails. There are about 30 add-ons at the moment including EasyBib’s Bibliography Creator to help students look up academic sources and insert citations in the different formats. 

Yahoo! redesigns Search app for iOS

While a bit late in the game, Yahoo! unveiled the version 3.0 of its Search app on iOS to match iOS 7 design. It features a minimalistic look so users can gain faster access to the results they need. Other new features include voice search, setting Safe Search preferences, and getting instant suggestions through Search Assist. The app has also been updated to add SSL support.

Source: App Advice

iTunes Festival at SXSW to highlight rock's icons and hip-hop's great hope

iTunes Festival SXSW starts today, March 11th with Coldplay, Imagine Dragons and London Grammar hitting the stage tonight to open up the first iTunes Festival in the USA.

Interested viewers can tream the shows live or after the performances in the iTunes Store or via the iTunes Festival  App. Check out all the details, including band info and music, at www.itunesfestival.com. 

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Surface Power Cover extends battery by 70%, available for pre-order

The Surface Power Cover is the keyboard case that integrates a battery which will add up to 70% extra battery life which Microsoft says is, "plenty of juice to stay unplugged all day in the office, during a full day of classes, or on a cross-country flight." It is available for pre-order at the Microsoft Store and is expected to start shipping by March 19.