Apple patent shows a Mac with a curved glass display

Apple has applied for a patent that shows a Mac with a curved glass display. The patent describes a wedge at the back of the desktop that houses its processing parts as well as props up the glass. Apple might also adjust the curved glass so you can fix the angle or fold the device shut. There's a slot at the bottom center of the device, which we presume is where you'll slide a keyboard in. There's a part in the patent that suggests this design could be used as a laptop dock instead of a computer.

If Apple pushes through with this design, we doubt this will be available anytime soon because, well, the tech isn't available yet. But it does give us a glimpse of some of the things the company might consider when it comes to designing its future products.

Source: Engadget 

Samsung launches DeX app for Windows and Mac

If you have the new Samsung phones and want to use DeX app, you can now use it. The app is now available for Windows 7 and 10 and Mac systems. You can now connect your Galaxy phone to your computer, helping turn your smartphone into a computer. Aside from being able to play games, access local files for a presentation, DeX makes it possible for you to use your computer's keyboard and mouse to control your Galaxy smartphone. There are also apps that are optimized to provide you with a good experience on Samsung DeX, including Microsoft Office, YouTube, Adobe Premiere Rush, and Twitch.

Source: PocketNow

Skype introduces Content Creator mode for easier audio and video production recording and streaming

Microsoft hopes to help out the content creator community with a new mode it’s introducing to Skype. The app is getting a new Content Creators mode on the desktop for both Windows 10 and Mac users. While the app itself won’t get native call recording, its streamlining integration with existing third-party apps like Wirecast, Xsplit, and Vmix so it’ll be easier to get quality audio and video recordings. These will then be easily exportable for other editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro.

According to Microsoft, this feature will also let streamers broadcast a call live on either YouTube or Twitch. This mode will be launched in full in the coming week and its final release will come out in the fall.

Source: SlashGear

Compugen introduces new service to support Apple products for Canadian enterprise market

Compugen is looking to bring more Apple products into the Canadian enterprise space. The company will be adding the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV as part of its Device-as-a-Service program, which customers can avail via a monthly subscription model. On top of that, they will be selling unlocked iPhones that can be bought and activated through Compugen or through their carrier of choice.

With Compugen’s support for Apple products, customers have access to a 24/7 help desk, on-site, desk-side support, as well as DaaS and managed service offerings. The Ontario-based company will handle everything from purchase to configuration to repair or replacement. Their goal is to give customers direct, rapid, and consistent setup, upgrade, and decommissioning to help save on capital expense. Aside from that, Compugen is also offering customized industry blueprints that provide targeted repeatable solutions for specific industries like healthcare, utilities, and retail.