GMC and Buick cars to get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to follow

Two more car brands will be getting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in the near future. General Motors announced the GMC and Buick models that will be Apple and Google’s car software. The 2016 GMC Canyon, Yukon, and Sierra models will be getting an 8-inch IntelliLink infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay. The base model Sierra is unique in the sense that it gets a smaller 7-inch version of IntelliLink. The first three models will get Android Auto at a later date, while the entry-level Sierra will launch in 2016 with both CarPlay and Android Auto support. For Buick, the 2016 Buick Regal and LaCrosse models will be betting an 8-inch IntelliLink system as well. CarPlay will also be arriving first before Android Auto.

CarPlay on both brands will have a similar implementation. The software will give full-screen access to navigation, audio controls, etc. It’ll also let you toggle between Apple’s software, onboard OnStar 4G LTE-connected IntelliLink software, and, eventually, Google’s Android Auto.

Source: CNET

Dropbox for Android gets Material Design update

Finally, the Dropbox app on Android is starting to look and feel like an app for Google’s mobile operating system. The version 3.0 update of the app gets the full Material Design overhaul to make the interface look similar to how Android apps should look. It features the flat, slide-out menu for accessing your files, photos, favorites, and notifications. Your name and initials take up the top portion of this slide-out menu as well. You’ll notice that the interface also adds color to the status bar on some screens. There's also floating action bar that lets you either create a new folder or text file, upload files, add content from your computer, or take a photo. Rollout of the update should be coming to your device soon.

Source: PCWorld | Download: Google Play Store

Batman: Arkham Knight is out today

Updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 11:33PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Batman: Arkham Knight, the last installment of the Batman Arkham series of games is available today in stores and as a digital download for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. We downloaded the PS4 version last night, the 48 GB file took around three hours to download.

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Microsoft celebrates 10 years of Forza racing with Limited Edition Xbox One

Celebrating 10 years of Forza racing simulator games on XBox, Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One “Forza Motorsport 6” Limited Edition Console which includes a 1TB hard drive, matching wireless controller with rubberized diamond grips, and a digital copy of “Forza Motorsport 6” all for $449 CAD.

Combined with more than 450 cars, tracks from 26 world-famous locales, racing in the rain and at night, and epic 24-car multiplayer races in “Forza Motorsport 6” this fall, the console rounds out the realistic experience of driving ultra-high-performance cars in the thrilling world of motorsport. 

The “Forza Motorsport 6” Limited Edition console is available for pre-order now at Microsoft Stores and select retailers alongside the release of “Forza Motorsport 6” on September 15, 2015.