Sony partners with IFTTT for Lifelog Channel

IFTTT (If This Then That) is in the business of automating your digital activities so you don’t have to think about them again. For example, when you get tagged on Facebook, it can save the photo to a folder on your Dropbox. The service is putting itself to good use once again with Sony and its Lifelog API.

The two companies are working to build a Lifelog Channel, which will create various triggers for you to automate. The channels available include the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Google Drive, Flickr, and, of course, Sony’s own Lifelog app. Some of the “recipes” you can activate include posting a tweet once you reach a certain calorie goal or keep a log of the calories you’ve burnt on Google Drive.

Source: Sony | Via: Android Community

SoundCloud makes music search easier on iOS app

With so many music streaming options out there, if a service doesn’t innovate, it will get left behind. That’s why SoundCloud has just introduced new features to its iOS app to keep their users listening on the app. The iOS app now features a “Play related tracks” option so you can hear songs similar to a track you love. The app also now has a shuffle feature for your liked songs or playlists. And you can now edit said playlists within the app. You no longer have to switch to the browser to do so. The update is already available for iOS. However, there is no word when Android users will be getting these new nifty features.

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

BlackBerry Classic is now available in Cobalt Blue

Stark black too businesslike for you?  White, too pristine? Consider the Cobalt Blue version of their BlackBerry Classic smartphone. Available online for $499.99, it is otherwise identical to the Black version we reviewed here last year.

Is this BlackBerry's attempt at an Android smartphone?

BlackBerry is in the news for reportedly getting ready to release a device that's not powered by its own super secure and messaging focused BlackBerry but with rival Google's Android OS. Yes, BlackBerry can already run some sideloaded Android apps on its devices which helps fill the huge app gap the platform has been suffering from but if reports are to be trusted, John Chen and Co. are becoming just another OEM player for Google's OS, at least for this one model.

The new device, codenamed 'Venice,' is said to feature a 5.4-inch screen, 18MP rear camera and 1.8GHz Hexa-core CPU. It is reportedly coming first to AT&T customers in the US. BlackBerry has been collaborating with Samsung on various technologies and there's currently now QWERTY-enabled Androi handset. Since BBM is now cross platform, maybe BlackBerry sees an opening in the Android market. Stay tuned.

Source: Evan Blass (Twitter)