WhatsApp comes to Android Wear, lets you reply to messages right from your wrist

It’s not really being publicized yet but a WhatsApp update will let you access the app right from your Android Wear-powered smartwatch. The official download from WhatsApp’s site doesn’t specify the Android Wear-related features but you when you manually download the app, it will show up on your Android device. And the app doesn’t just send you notifications, it lets you read stacked conversation messages and reply to them using your voice. We might see it on the Google Play Store soon but if you can’t wait to get it, you can grab the download here.

Source: Engadget

The Apple Beat: Continuity features can transcend Mac and iOS functionality

A few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of the “Personal Cloud,” a small, secure and private cloud that followed one around from device to device. It was at a Lenovo demo at CES that I saw how a user’s files, applications, subscriptions and other pertinent info could be made accessible via a tablet, smartphone, desktop, notebook and smart TV. As I look into Apple’s upcoming OS X Yosemite, iOS 8 and the new home, health and automotive features, it becomes even clearer than the new handoff features and the continuity focus of IOS and OS X are just the beginning of something bigger.

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Nemesis DLC for ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ comes out this week

Call of Duty: Ghosts players will be getting access to their final downloadable content pack Nemesis this week. Those who own a Microsoft Xbox One or Xbox 360 will get the DLC on August 5, while Sony PlayStation 3 and 4 will most likely get it a month later (like the other DLCs). Nemesis adds a new episode for the Extinction saga that has players battling aliens as well as four new maps including Goldrush, Dynasty, Subzero, and Showtime. It costs US$14.99 on its own but those who have a season pass won’t need to pay for anything.

Source: Ubergizmo

‘Flappy Bird’ makes a comeback as Amazon-exclusive ‘Flappy Birds Family’

Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen previously said his game will make a comeback but in a better, less addictive fashion. He now calls it Flappy Birds Family and it integrates multi-player support. Nguyen also included more obstacles and ghosts that are meant to distract you. Remember, resist the urge to break your screen out of frustration because the game is still as tricky as ever. If you’re interested to play, you would only be able to get the game from the Amazon Appstore. There is no word yet if it’s making its way to the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Source: SlashGear