Google revamps and improves Hangouts for iOS

If Google Hangouts on your iPhone has been bugging you a bit, then the latest update should help alleviate your frustrations. Hangouts gets a new look for iOS as it integrates Material Design into its look. The dialer’s design is new. You also get a new quick compose button to make it easier to start up chats with the people you talk to often. It gets easier access to images and emojis. Plus, you can send multiple photos at once, too.

Aside from that, the usual bug fixes and performance upgrades have been applied, too. The app is already available for download on Apple’s App Store. Android users should be getting the latest update soon as well.

Source: Engadget | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

OnePlus claims fingerprint scanner on new device will be ‘faster than Touch ID’

When it comes to the accuracy of fingerprint scanners on smartphones, Apple’s Touch ID is still top-notch. Upstart OnePlus claims its upcoming OnePlus 2 device will have a fingerprint scanner that’ll be “faster than Touch ID.” They aren’t releasing specifics yet on what fingerprint scanner they’re using.

Some have speculated that they might use Qualcomm’s Sense ID scanner technology. Sense ID makes use of ultrasonic waves to penetrate the outer layers of the sin. It doesn’t just get a detailed 3D image of your fingerprint; it also takes note of your sweat pores and ridge flow. Again, this is speculation at this point. What we do know is OnePlus has to meet high expectations with its new device. It’ll be unveiled on July 27.

Source: OnePlus | Via: Cult of Android

Rumours claim refreshed Nexus 5 will be launched with Android M

The Nexus 5 is making a comeback, at least that’s what’s been going around the rumour mill. A refreshed version of the Nexus 5 will reportedly be launched alongside Android M release. It is said to be made by LG and would probably look similar to the original Nexus 5. But it’ll pack in some pretty powerful specs like a Quad HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage. It will also supposedly support USB-C charging, which is going to be supported by Android M, and have a better rear-facing camera. At the moment, these are all just rumours, so you should be a bit wary about its appearance. It seems more likely that a new “regular-sized” Nexus will make a comeback but we will believe it when we see it.

Source: GeekSnack | Via: Cult of Android

Apple Camp registrations now open for 29 Canadian Apple Retail Stores

Each year, various Apple Retail Stores double as training and discovery hubs where children aged 8 to 12 can engage in creating projects like editing movies by storyboarding ideas, shooting video creating original soundtrack using various Apple hardware and sofware tools. 

This year, the sessions continue with their focus on iMovie  and iBooks Author and a new addition: In the interactive book sessions campers will have Pencil by FiftyThree to compliment the Paper by FiftyThree app that they used last year. Stores will also offer workshops during the camp sessions for parents to also learn about iMovie and iBooks Author. The free Apple Camp starts July 20th and parents can sign up their kids to for what promises to be an engaging and educational creative experience. But hurry, space is limited.