Monday
Jun162014

Android keyboard SwiftKey is now free for all users

Before SwiftKey makes its official iOS debut, the third-party keyboard is taking care of its original customers—Android users. The US$4 app is now free to download on the Android platform. Legacy users will get a $5 theme ten-pack for free for their loyalty. This refresh will introduce the SwiftKey store which will have 30 themes by the time of the launch, over 800 emojis, and a number row.

Source: Engadget

Monday
Jun162014

Get ready to stream 'Breaking Bad' in 4K on Netflix

Netflix has previously said they had plans on streaming more 4K ultra-high definition content. The streaming service makes good on its promise and is now streaming the extremely popular TV series Breaking Bad in UHD.  All markets with Netflix can now stream the series in all its 4K glory starting today. But there is a caveat. You can only stream Breaking Bad in 4K from an Ultra HD 4K Smart TV that supports Netflix. If you have one of those, then get ready to re-immerse yourself in Walter White’s world.

House of Cards was the first series the company offered in 4K and they said they plan to stream all its original content in 4K format.

Source: Ubergizmo

Monday
Jun162014

Pinterest lands on Windows Phone

Windows Phone users are getting one more must-have social media app that has been missing from its repertoire. Pinterest has released an official beta app for the platform that will let you do most of what you can on the mobile website. But this is probably because the beta version is a shortcut to the mobile web client mixed with a few Windows Phone-native features. Of course, this is the beta version of the app so you can expect it to have the same tight integration Pinterest has established on both Android and iOS. The company is asking for feedback though so make sure to let them know what you think of the app.

Source: Engadget

Monday
Jun162014

Android users can get smarter with Lumosity app

With 60 million users, half of which are on iPhones, Lumosity is finally ready for Android and is releasing its brain training app. Continuing what began as a successful web-based service in 2007, Lumosity offers 40 games to sharpen one's brain and expects to grow this for mobile.

“We’re excited to launch our Android app, which will allow us to reach more users and provide them with a convenient and fun way to train with Lumosity from anywhere at any time,” said Kunal Sarkar, CEO of Lumosity, in a statement. “Our goal is to create the best, most accessible brain training experience, and with Android reaching 80 percent of the smartphone market share worldwide, launching on Android is an important step toward that goal.”

Source: VentureBeat