Has Apple solved the SIM Card conundrum?

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

One of the announcements that sort of slipped by during this week's Apple iPad Air 2 event was the inclusion of the Apple SIM in the new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 models. Basically a multi-carrier SIM that simplifies the process of choosing a carrier. Because Apple's iPhones and iPads now have the most global LTE bands, they can employ a 'generic' or non-carrier specific SIM Card.

This means when users fire-up their device for the first time, they have the option of choosing a carrier on the fly. Apple SIM allows getting this set up through WiFi and even through exisiting LTE bands (by hopping on just for the purpose of initiating the selection).

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Twitter brings SoundCloud streaming to mobile

Listen to new SoundCloud music or podcasts as they are tweeted with the new feature on Twitter for Android and iOS. The social network has integrated SoundCloud streaming into its mobile apps. Called Twitter Audio Cards, it lets you stream audio as you browse through the app. You just need to tap on the embedded player for it to start playing. And then you can tap on the button in the upper right-hand corner to minimize the player while it continues to play.

Source: Twitter | Via: Lifehacker

Google Nexus 9 now up for pre-order

Google already announced the price for its Nexus 6 phablet. Now, they are announcing that the HTC-made tablet is up for pre-order. You can pre-order it from HTC, the Play Store, Amazon, and Best Buy. These orders will reportedly ship out on November 3. It will be available in three flavours: Wi-Fi only with 16GB and 32GB as well as an LTE version. The 16GB model retails for US$399, while the 32GB variant will be available for $479. The LTE tablet, however, will be available at a later date for $599. It will be available in black and white first but there will also be a “sand” colored model coming out later this year. With the announcement of the new Nexus tablet, Google has also discontinued sale of the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.

Source: The Verge

Facebook reportedly meets with Samsung for virtual reality

A report surfaced that Facebook and Samsung recently met up in South Korea. But before you think about whether Facebook is looking to develop another smartphone, it looks like they would rather focus on a new product segment. The two tech giants are reportedly talking about virtual reality technology. As you know, Oculus VR is owned by Facebook and it looks like they are helping Samsung develop its Gear VR headset. Samsung is said to launch the Gear VR in December. We have to wait and see if the Gear VR would bring Samsung the success it has brought them in the tablet and smartphone market.

Source: Ubergizmo