Review: iPad mini 3

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

For anyone looking for an ideal mini slate under 8-inches, the iPad mini 3 as well as the iPad mini 2 (still on sale along with the original iPad mini) are excellent choices. 

It’s hard to believe that the iPad mini is already on its third iteration. Seems like almost yesterday when the world was clamouring for a smaller, more compact iPad and the mini as well as the mini with Retina Display really opened up the market for smaller iPads. Here's the lowdown on the latest mini slate from Apple.

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Nexus 6 feature wakes up the phone when you pick it up

Looks like the Nexus 6 is eliminating the need for you to press the Power/Lock and Unlock button when you pick it up from your desk. According to Android Police, the Motorola-made Nexus 6 has an Ambient Display setting that will wake the screen when the device is picked up or when notifications arrive. This isn’t really a new feature as Moto X already carries a similar feature. However, the good news is Ambient Display might be part of Android 5.0 Lollipop update. So, there could be more Android devices that can wake this way.

Source: Android Police + 9to5Google | Via: Business Insider

Windows 10 gets Windows Phone features

Microsoft is busy tying in its mobile operating system with its new Windows 10 OS. The latest build of its Technical Preview adds Action Center (notification center), DataSense, and Battery Saver into the mix. The new features aren’t fully implemented at the moment but you can catch a glimpse of what these features can do. The Action Center only caters to basic notifications at the moment. DataSense will also eventually be able to track Wi-Fi and cellular data use. It is designed to limit your background data as well when you near monthly bandwidth cap. Battery Saver, on the other hand, is meant to limit background activity and hardware settings to save you as much battery as it can.

Source: The Verge

OS X public beta program continues despite Yosemite launch

Even with Yosemite available to the public, Apple doesn’t have plans to halt its public beta program. The beta testers will still be able to receive future updates to play around with. Apple said in an email sent to the public beta users: “As a member of the OS X Beta Program, you will continue to be offered beta versions of OS X software updates on any Mac that you installed the beta on.”

Those who want to opt out also have the option to do so. Apple has provided instructions on how to opt out here.

Source: iMore