2016 Honda Civic models gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support

Honda just announced that its upcoming 2016 Civic model will be supporting both Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto. It’ll have a 7-inch touchscreen to support both platforms. With Apple CarPlay you can do things like get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music. You can control this right from the display or by using Siri. Some of the apps it can support include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music, and other compatible third-party apps. It’ll need your device to run iOS 8.4 or later and be an iPhone 5 or later. For Android Auto, you need Android 5.0 or later. It can run features like Google Maps, Google Now, messaging, music, etc.

Source: Honda | Via: Apple Insider

Pocket gets updated for iOS 9

Apps on Apple’s mobile operating system have started to release updates to catch up with the release of iOS 9. Pocket’s updated its app to add some of iOS 9 features, including Picture in Picture support for the iPad. Users can also use iOS Spotlight to look for Titles and URLs in the app. Version 6.0.1 also brings the usual bug fixes and improvements.

Source: 9to5Mac | Download: iTunes App Store (Free)

Amazon offers Kindle Paperwhite discounts for Student members

Amazon is slashing off $40 from its new Kindle Paperwhite models for Amazon Canada Student members until September 30. Those who want to avail the Wi-Fi version can get it for $99 instead of the regular $139 price. Those who want the 3G + Wi-Fi version can get it for $169 instead of $209.

The Kindle Paperwhite comes with a 6-inch high-resolution display with built-in Light making it easier to download books and access free book samples. Adding margin notes is also possible. You can event edit, delete or export these notes to your computer. You can find out more about the deal here.

Tough it out with Sonim’s rugged smartphones

There are certain working environments that need you to have tough equipment with you. That’s why Sonim Technologies developed two new rugged handsets—the XP7 and XP5 smartphones. These are built to be resistant to things like dust, water, oil, chemicals, temperature, drops, and extreme pressure. You can use them with work gloves and come with extra loud speakers and noise cancellation technology. Buyers can get them with a three-year comprehensive warranty.

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