Lomotif ushers in a new format of music videos for iPhone videographers

Spike Jonze wannabes rejoice! Lomotif just introduced an updated version of its Lomotif iOS app that allows users to instantly create punchy, hyper-short music videos for sharing on platforms like Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp. Lomotif users can use any song preview from iTunes to create their under-30-second music video from clips on their camera roll.

The app gives the best output based on the tempo of the song and the number of clips selected. Lomotif's new update allows users to add filters to enhance their videos, as well as features user interface improvements. Hit jump for full details. 

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Apple's new "Parenthood" iPhone 5s ad tugs at the hearstrings

There's a new advertisement for the iPhone 5s and it focuses on parenthood as well as all the clever apps and solutions that aid parents in their day-to-day lives and challenges as well as rewards of raising children. It's a remarkable ad, so simple yet so full of those great moments that make parenting the most amazing and heartwarming experience for many people. 

Music, apps and accessories to round up before the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede attracts over one million visitors every year and features some of the top acts in music, the world's best rodeo athletes, rides and games, tasty food, nightly entertainment and more. Packing western heritage and festivities into a ten-day event, cowboys and cowgirls from near and far gather at the greatest outdoor show on earth. Hit jump for the Calgary Stampede essentials.

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The Apple Beat: Why the time is right for larger iPhones

iPhone 6 rendering by MacRumors.comBy Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When the iPhone first came out in 2007 (hard to believe its been that long) it had one of the largest touchscreens in the market at 3.5-inches. That size was perfect for the time given we were still on 2G networks and the app ecosystem didn’t even exist yet.

Apple finally bumped up the iPhone’s screen size to 4-inches two years ago with the iPhone 5, and that’s how big it’s been since. Looking at the competition today, 4-inches isn’t even considered the standard in cheaper mini-versions of larger flagship smartphones, many of which sport 4.3-inch to 4.5-inch screens. The larger flagship devices start at 4.7-inches and push the limit of one-handed use with 5-5.2-inch screens. 

There have been various part leaks pointing to larger 4.7-inch and possibly 5,5-inch iPhones coming this fall, and in many ways, the time is right for larger iPhones. Here’s why.

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