iOS 8.1 coming today with features and fixes

In time to enable Apple Pay functionality in the US, iOS 8.1 is expected to roll out later on today. The update is mostly designed to help with Apple Pay features and should also make it possible to experience some of the messaging and calling features tied into Continuity features such as call and SMS relay and the return of the Camera Roll as well as iCloud Drive functionality. As with most iOS OTA (Over the Air Updates), we expect Apple's servers to get slammed for the first day or so making downloads take longer. 

Update on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 2:17PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

iOS 8.1 appeared under Software Update for me at around 2:00 PM Eastern. While the update file seemed somewhat small at 172 MB, it took roughly 10 minutes to download.

Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet tipped to get PS4 Remote Play feature

It would make perfect sense if the six-month-old Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet get the PlayStation 4 Remote Play feature. And if the slip up by Sony is any indication, we might be seeing it soon. The XperiaBlog found on the Xperia Lounge app mentions the Sony devices that will support the gaming feature when it comes out next month. Aside from the new Z3 devices, it would seem the Z2 and Z2 Tablet will be getting it, too. XperiaBlog believes this is part of the rumoured Android 4.4.4 update for the Z2 gadgets. We have to wait a bit more to see if there is any truth to this report.

Source: XperiaBlog | Via: Gizmodo

.klatz smart bracelet turns into handset to pick up calls

Unless you are a Dick Tracy wannabe, talking to your smartwatches wouldn’t appeal to many. That’s where the Indiegogo project .klatz comes in. The smart bracelet doubles as a handset for talking on the phone. While it only has a 384-LED display, it promises a giant battery (which might be at least 600mAh) to last for 10 days. You can check out information on the project at the link below.

Source: .klatz + Indiegogo | Via: Engadget

Report surfaces about Microsoft’s plans to unveil a wearable device in the coming weeks

It looks like there would be another contender into the wearable device ring. This time around, Microsoft is rumoured to be unveiling its smartwatch in the coming weeks. The wearable will reportedly track its wearer’s heart rate and work on different mobile platforms. But its biggest edge would be it promises more than two days of battery with regular use. This will definitely put it ahead of its competitors that are only able to deliver a day’s use for their smartwatches. If this report is to be believed, this will be Microsoft’s first foray into the wearable tech market under CEO Satya Nadella.

Source: Forbes