Tuesday
Dec162014

New Microsoft beta app allows users to answer phones just by picking them up

Microsoft is making it easier for owners of certain Lumia phones to answer phones just by picking them up. The new Gestures beta app applies only to Lumia 530, 630 and 635 models. Aside from simply picking up to answer a phone, you can mute the mic by placing it face down even as you're on speakerphone. 

Source: Engadget

Tuesday
Dec162014

FrontLog 1.1 is a multi-level task manager for iOS

IN-SRC Limited released FrontLog 1.1, an update to their powerful multi-level task management tool for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Through the use of logbooks, FrontLog helps users organize tasks and increase their productivity.

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Monday
Dec152014

Google adds Nest integration to iOS and Android apps

Google’s bringing Nest further into its fold with its latest update for its iOS and Android apps. The Google app can now control the Nest thermostat system outside of the standard Nest app. You can even use Google Now voice commands to change the temperature. You just need to say “Ok Google” within the Google app and indicate, for example, “Turn the temperature to 70 degrees.” The Google app will even add a Now card notification according to your location to let you adjust temperature of your Nest thermostat even when you’re not at home.

Source: VentureBeat | Via: MacRumors

Monday
Dec152014

SoundCloud introduces new hub to centralize your favorite tunes

Taking one more step to developing its own subscription service, SoundCloud introduced a new interface to make the service work. Its new hub called Collection has been brought to iOS and web apps (Android version is coming in 2015). It is designed to bring all your favorite audio in one place. The Collection shows you the artists you follow and liked tracks and playlists without having to jump between sections. It’ll let you shuffle your favorite songs and find out if a new DJ mix or radio show pops up.

Source: SoundCloud | Via: Engadget