Apple: iOS 9 already on 50 per cent of mobile devices

Despite some very early difficulties in enabling the Software Update, Apple's latest iOS 9 operating sytems seems to be enjoying healthy adoption with over 50 per cent of compatible devices already running the latest, greatest that iOS has to offer.

“iOS 9 is also off to an amazing start, on pace to be downloaded by more users than any other software release in Apple’s history," confirmed Apple SVP for Marketing Phil Schiller. iOS 9, which can be installed via iTunes or through WiFi via an over-the-air installation, was made available on September 16 and has a much smaller file size requirement than previous versions.

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Leaks of Microsoft Band 2 show a better looking wearable

Microsoft is rumoured to be announcing its Band 2 wearable at the company’s October 6^th event. And we might be getting an early look thanks to a leak by Spanish site Microsoft Insider. Although we can’t confirm the veracity of the image, it shows what seems to be official renders of the new wearable. It shows a curved face and metallic finish that helps move it away from the utilitarian looks of the first Band device. We’ll find out soon enough what Microsoft has up its sleeve and see if this is indeed what their new Band will look like.

Source: Microsoft Insider | Via: The Verge

Ryan Adams’ hides easter egg in Shazam, lets you listen to his cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’

Ryan Adams is taking advantage of the new Shazam platform that lets them share content with fans. Aside from getting to listen to his take on Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood,” you’ll be able to hear the full version of “Blank Space” as well. Ryan Adams has made it a project to cover Swift’s entire 1989 album and give it a The Smiths-style treatment.

Source: The Next Web

Quickly log out of services with Super Logout

Borrowing a friend’s computer and want to make sure you log everything out properly after? Super Logout can do the job for you. It helps you sign out of over 30 major services at once. When you visit the site, it’ll automatically start logging you out of some of the major services such as Amazon, Google, Netflix, Tumblr, and YouTube. A green OK will appear next to the service once you log out. Notably, though Facebook doesn’t seem to be on the list right now. But if you use a lot of those major sites, then this site will be great help for you.

Source: Lifehacker