Lomotif ushers in a new format of music videos for iPhone videographers

Spike Jonze wannabes rejoice! Lomotif just introduced an updated version of its Lomotif iOS app that allows users to instantly create punchy, hyper-short music videos for sharing on platforms like Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp. Lomotif users can use any song preview from iTunes to create their under-30-second music video from clips on their camera roll.

The app gives the best output based on the tempo of the song and the number of clips selected. Lomotif's new update allows users to add filters to enhance their videos, as well as features user interface improvements. Hit jump for full details. 

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The end is near for Apple's Aperture professional photo editing app

Apple's longtime pro photo ediing application Aperture is apparently about to get its curtain call. Sources say that Apple is no longer going to continue development on Aperture, which debuted in 2005 and grew to be a favoured tool of professional and prosumer photographers because it offered intuitive and realtime non-destructive photo editing on a granular level. Apple will focus on the new Photos app for OS X which was revealed on WWDC.

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Apple's new "Parenthood" iPhone 5s ad tugs at the hearstrings

There's a new advertisement for the iPhone 5s and it focuses on parenthood as well as all the clever apps and solutions that aid parents in their day-to-day lives and challenges as well as rewards of raising children. It's a remarkable ad, so simple yet so full of those great moments that make parenting the most amazing and heartwarming experience for many people. 

Asus rumoured to be building cheapest Android Wear smartwatch to date

Following the announcements of the Samsung, LG, and Motorola Android Wear smartwatches, there are reports that Asus is developing the cheapest Android Wear smartwatch version yet. What would be its potential price, you ask? Somewhere between US$99 and $149. The watch will reportedly carry an AMOLED screen and would possibly carry gesture control features aside from the usual swipe and tap functionality. If there is any truth behind the rumours, we can expect to hear more about this in September.

Source: Engadget