Tuesday
Jul082014

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 update improves battery life

Microsoft has just released an update for its Surface Pro 3 tablet to expand the usability and stability of the device. In this first round of updates, the company claims it will improve the battery life of the tablet. It not just reduces power consumption but improves the system’s stability as well as reliability and efficiency even in low power states. It also lessened power consumption by wireless network controller and Bluetooth in low power states. The Type Cover firmware has also been updated to boost the trackpad’s reliability.

Source: Ubergizmo

Tuesday
Jul082014

Video: Apple promotes inclusion inspiring innovation in moving Pride video

Apple's released a video of their first ever Pride parade appearance as a company. As described, "On June 29, thousands of Apple employees and their families marched in the San Francisco Pride Parade. They came from around the world — from cities as far as Munich, Paris, and Hong Kong — to celebrate Apple's unwavering commitment to equality and diversity. Because we believe that inclusion inspires innovation." Participants wore a colour-free Apple logo on their shirts as well as distributed iTunes Cards to participants in the parade.

Tuesday
Jul082014

Review: SEIDIO's Innocell adds battery life for iPhone5/5S

By Sonya Davidson

I am a heavy user. There. I said it. Some would say I’m addicted to my iPhone5S but most of us are dependent on our mobile devices. We swear it would be the first thing we grab (aside from our family members) in case of an emergency. Here's how Seido's Innocell stacks up to our use case.

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Tuesday
Jul082014

TSA wants you to charge your smartphone and tablet before flying

Seem's like the TSA (Transport Security Administration) has decided to give travellers one more thing to worry about as they struggle to put back their shoes, belts and store their notebooks. Passengers flying to the US will need to turn on ther smartphones as part of the long line of checkpoint rituals they already have to endure in the name of safety and security.

The latest rule states that, "Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft," this means screeners may now ask travellers to turn on those devices as part of the process. "The traveller may also undergo additional screening," the TSA added. Should a phone or tablet not turn on or be deemed to have low battery power, it might result in confiscation of the phone or tablet. It might be a good idea to invest in an external charger to keep everything juiced pre-flight.

Source: Politico