Panasonic outs new Lumix cameras

Panasonic Canada brings in two of its newest cameras into the market—the DMC-GX8 and DMC-FZ300. Both cameras come equipped with the new Venus Engine designed to improve colour reproduction, luminosity, and saturation.

The GX8 is the new flagship Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera for the G-Series line. It sports a 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor, dual image stabilization, and 4K photo and video recording. ISO sensitivity goes up to 25600.

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Apple and Samsung reportedly considering using e-SIM technology

Electronic SIM cards might be in the future of Apple and Samsung users. According to The Financial Times, Apple and Samsung are both talking to mobile telecom industry association GSMA to use e-SIM cards in their devices. e-SIMs are designed to not lock users into a specific carrier network. Users can choose to switch between networks when they choose to. GSMA is confident the “common architecture” will be widely adopted by the industry. But at the moment we’re at least a year away from seeing devices with these cards.

Anne Bouverot, GSMA chief executive, told The Financial Times, "The plan is to finalise the technical architecture that will be used in the development of an end-to-end remote SIM solution for consumer devices, with delivery anticipated by 2016."

Source: Financial Times | Via: Engadget

Microsoft updates OneNote for iOS and Android

After releasing OneNote for the Mac, Microsoft goes and updates the on iOS and Android. The iOS app is no longer two separate apps for iPhone and iPad. Microsoft consolidated the app. iPad users who relaunch OneNote now will be prompted to redownload the app. This update brings with it the ability to access OneNote from the Notification Center on the iPad (as you can on iPhone). There’s also “recent notes” view and page previews in landscape mode.

Meanwhile, Android version gets the ability to move or copy a note from one notebook or section to another. Both versions of the app get the prerequisite bug fix and performance enhancements. It’s said Microsoft is bringing a significant Android Wear-related update soon.

Source: Microsoft | Via: Engadget | Download: Apple App Store (Free) + Google Play Store (Free)

WifiMapper comes to Android

Android users who have been hoping that WifiMapper finally makes its way to their devices have to wait no longer. The app just launched for Google’s mobile operating system and brings with it some Android-only features. WifiMapper, for those who don’t know, helps you find free Wi-Fi hotspots around the world. The app also shows if there’s a time limit for connectivity, if you need to register, if the network is secure or not, as well as details on connection speeds.

Android users can help curate these pieces of information and connect directly to these hotspots within the app. You can also see your hotspot connection history and stats about how much data you’ve used and how long you’ve stayed connected on certain networks. Right now though, to help edit or comment on these hotspots you’ll need to sign in via Facebook account. If that doesn’t appeal to you, there will be an email sign-in option coming in the future.

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Google Play Store (Free)