YouTube finally releases official app for iPhone and iPod Touch

The YouTube app that comes pre-loaded with most iOS devices was made by Apple and hasn't been updated in ages and Apple decided to ditch it altogether in iOS 6. Users who still want access to YouTube as a standalone app can now go and get Google's official App for iPhone and iPod Touch. The new app actually offers more content since the older YouTube app didn't play ad-supported videos.

Seeing the brilliant engineering Google has employed in recent iOS apps (have you seen Google + on the iPad? Stunning!) we expect an iPad optimized version that's Retinized to come along shortly.

Source: Venturebeat

Synaptic Wave's Photo Guard keeps pictures in iOS devices private, now for free

Synaptic Wave's Photo Guard keeps photos private and hidden from prying yes, the app is free for a limited time. The major benefits of Photo Guard include pattern lock, break-in attempts logging and batch photo import. But the Rapid shot mode is the killer feature which no other app has. So Photo Guard will turn iPhone into a secure point-and-shoot camera. In addition, you will get a powerful tool to manage your photo library.

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Video: Sony Xperia S Android Tablet Demoed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Here's the demo of the Xperia S Android Tablet from Sony. Integrating a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Bravia screen technology, advanced universal remote control functionality plus all the goodness you get from Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Xperia S tablet is available now from Sony Stores for $399 for the 16GB version and $499 for the 32GB version, both offer expandability via SD Card.

First impressions are that it is improved over last year's plastic model. Design is more subtle, there is an aluminium component that gives it a more premium feel while keeping the weight low. Sony is also launching a gamut of accompanying docks, cases and connectors to expand the ecosystem. The Xperia S tablet is also water resistant and is designed to be used in kitchens or by the pool. This could be the first lifestyle-focused Android tablet with some practical use cases.

More Microsoft Stores coming to Canada this Fall

Various Canadian Malls are getting Microsoft Stores this Fall including the Eaton Centre in Toronto and locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Edmonton. 

The company will open new stores this holiday season that will provide consumers with excellent choice, value, service and an engaging way to experience the best of Microsoft’s products and services.

Microsoft is excited to expand on its existing retail footprint to deliver an assortment of best-in-class products and a premium retail experience to new locations. The holiday stores continue to offer customers the opportunity to learn new technology skills and get the most out of their Microsoft-enabled devices. Additional locations and details will be available in the coming weeks.

Microsoft holiday stores will launch in select markets across Canada, including:

· Eaton Centre – Toronto, Ontario
· Metropolis at Metrotown – Burnaby, BC
· Oakridge Centre – Vancouver, BC
· West Edmonton Mall – Edmonton, Alberta