New Apple patent focuses on Lytro-like refocusable camera

The Lytro camera was an exciting and novel device that allowed photographers and people viewing images online to focus their digital images after they were taken. Expensive and hard to find, the Lytro camera really failed to turn a great idea into a profitable business. Apple has recently secured  a patent for a similar refocusable camera that might give future iPhones the ability to shoot images and refocus later on depending on what aspect they'd like to highlight. Nokia's Lumia 1020 already has a similar application called Refocus which works very much the same way (i.e. images posted online can be refocused by viewers). Since iPhones have consistently been among the most used cameras, this feature will expand their functionality. Hope they make it to market sooner rather than later.

Source: Appleinsider

Updated Google Now for iOS accepts voice queries, gets new functionality

You can now say "Ok Google," to your iOS device if you have the latest version of the Google Now intelligent personal assistant and search gateway app. The latest version ports over functionality that has been enjoyed in the Android version. iOS users can now get event tickets, flight updates, car rental reservations and public transit info through Google Now. Should you download it, absolutely. Check it out here. 

Nike + app now takes advantage of the iPhone 5s M7 coprocessor

If you build it, they will come. This applies to Apple's new iPhone hardware the M7 coprocessor assists the powerful A7 processor. Nike + app takes advantage of the M7 coprocessor and new CoreMotion APIs in iOS 7, allowing it to track more reliable and accurate movement data in the background, even when the phone is asleep, while also conserving battery life. Great for users who are invested in the Nike + suite of products. Nike + is free.

Indigo launches mobile app on Android and iOS

Indigo, Canada's leading seller of books, lifestyle items and gifts, has just released a new mobile app on Android as well as on iOS (with PassBook functionality).

The new app, designed specifically for the Android  as well as iOS platforms, simplifies the Indigo shopping experience for quicker and easier purchasing, at home, in-store, or on the go. 

“Our customers have let us know that they want to experience all that Indigo offers through their mobile devices,” said Sumit Oberai, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Digital at Indigo Books & Music, Toronto. “Our new mobile app will ensure that we’re offering a truly integrated and rich experience across our channels.” 

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