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Tuesday
Apr142015

Apple's ResearchKit made available today to medical researchers

Apple has made the ResearchKit framework available to medical researchers starting today. This potentially groundbreaking platform can speed up the way medical research is carried out exponentially as well as quickly help medical researchers target specific problems while getting samples and input from patients and participants much faster.

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Saturday
Apr112015

New Beats by Dre Solo2 Wireless on-ear headphonesheadsets are coloured to match iPhones and MacBooks

The first major product launched by Beats Audio after Apple's celebrated acquisition of the brand is theSolo2 Wireless on-ear headphones and new versions feature Gold, Silver and Space Grey versions that are colour matched to the latest iPhones, iPads and soon, MacBooks. 

Features? Beats says, "Solo2 Wireless offers the same dynamic sound and streamlined design as Solo2, but with the added benefit of wireless capabilities. With its Bluetooth technology, Solo2 Wireless can move freely for up to 30 feet from your audio device. Take phone calls, skip songs, and change the volume using the "b" button and volume buttons on the ear cup. Its rechargeable battery allows you to enjoy up to 12 hours of wireless playback. Not charged? Not a problem. Just plug in the provided RemoteTalkTM cable and enjoy your music." Pricing is at US $299.95 and they should be avalable in Apple Retail Stores.

Wednesday
Apr082015

You can now get the latest iOS 8.3 update 

Apple's released the latest iOS 8.3 update which brings various performance upgrades, bug fixes and redesigned Emoji keyboard featuring various skin tones. The Siri voice assistant has new accents and languages, she can now make calls using an iPhone's speakerphone.

There are also various WiFi and Bluetooth fixes as well as additions to CarPlay connectivity and ApplePay functionality. Get it now on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch through iTunes, or as an over-the-air software update. On the iPhone 6, the update is 256 MB and takes around 18 minutes to download and install.


Saturday
Apr042015

The Apple Beat: iPad turns five

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I spent most of my time on the iPad with the Safari browser, which is stellar on the tablet. If there's an inherent game-changing feature in the iPad it is how it relates web surfing to the form factor. How the screen manages to reveal entire webpages in your hand in such crisp and functional detail is simply awe-inspiring. Multi-touch is the best way to navigate the Internet and multi-touch on the iPad just works.  

--- Gadjo Sevilla’s review of the original iPad in 2010

 

The iPad quietly celebrated its 5th birthday this weekend and it is hard to believe that this game-changing device has been with us for 5 years already and has evolved the way many of us interact with each other through e-mail, social media and the web as well as with tens of thousands of ‘made for iPad’ apps.

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