Harper’s magazine debuts iOS app

Harper’s magazine has finally introduced an iOS app for the Apple iPad and iPhone. The issues are going to be free for paid subscribers or can be bought on a per issue basis for $5.99. Harper’s had an iOS app before but it was more like a PDF version of the print magazine. The publication updated the app to allow for easier reading and use. An Android version is reportedly coming soon.

Source: The Verge

Review: Motorola Moto G

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Moto G is the most disruptive handset in the market right now. Priced like an entry level feature phone, it has the key features and performance of a flagship Android device and outstanding build quality. Designed to offer comparative features to devices costing three times as much, it is a revelation in mobile strategy. 

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Review: iPad mini with Retina Display

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's iPad mini with Retina Display is finally here and it looks like it was worth the wait. While it maintains the same shape and generally the same dimensions as last year's mini, it now matches the power, performance and resolution of the iPad Air but in a smaller and even more portable from factor.

While many expected to see an iPad mini with Retina Display this year, few expected Apple to go all out and offer the same A7 processor with M7 co-processor featured in the iPad Air in the iPad mini. In fact, much of the performance and the best features of the iPad mini with Retina are very similar to the review I did of the iPad Air, so that's worth checking out as well.

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Apple reportedly purchases PrimeSense, Microsoft Kinect technology maker

9to5mac cites Israeli Calcalist.co.il to report that Apple bought PrimeSense for about $345 million. PrimeSense is behind the original Kinect technology before Microsoft replace it with in-house tech for 3D body movement and mapping. Senior executives from PrimeSense were seen visiting Apple’s offices recently. The acquisition is seen to boost Apple’s living room TV offerings by building on the company’s 3D tech for gesture control.