New Starbucks iOS app features digital tipping, receipts and “Shake to Pay” functionality

Beginning March 19, customers using Starbucks App for iPhone in the U.S., U.K. and Canada will experience a streamlined design and easy access to their account and My Starbucks Rewards information. In addition, customers using the app will have the option to leave a tip at more than 7,000 company-operated Starbucks® stores in the U.S.

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SlatePro's Personal TechDesk is designed for Apple and iOS devices

The Personal TechDesk is a Kickstarter project and a serious Apple loyalist's accessory. Not only is it made of the familiar blonde wood we see at various Apple Retail Stores, it is designed with built-in slots for iPhones and iPads plus has some vented areas to keep MacBooks nice and cool. The SlatePro will sell for US for $698 later this year which isn't bad for a specialized desk that's handmade. If that's too expensive, consider the $ 98 slate, which is a desk for notebook users that uses the same materials.

Pebble App Store now available for Android

Pebble users on Android who've been hankering for the new app store can now go and get it through Google Play. iOS users enjoyed a head start, but now the playing field has been leveled and Pebble owners can enjoy their smartwatch the way it was meant to be. The Pebble 2.0 app integrates the App Store for specific Pebble Apps, app lockers and various awesome watch faces that can be installed within the app. Go get it now.

Background refresh finally comes to Gmail for iOS

What is considered a common email feature finally arrives to iOS version of Gmail. The email app now supports background refresh. It means the app pre-fetches and syncs email so iOS 7 users can view new email as soon as they launch the app. Users must activate the feature as well as Gmail app notifications though to access it. If you don’t have Gmail on your iPhone yet, you can download it here.