1Password app gets revamp, lands on Android by June 10th

1Password has been available on Android for a while but it always in bad need of a redesign. The app’s developer Agile Bits has finally addressed that need and plans on releasing an update for the app by June 10. The company completely rewrote the app with a new user interface and added features. The app will be free for a while with the new features free for everyone until August 1. After that, 1Password will go into reader mode and will require in-app purchases to unlock all the features.

1Password is a password manager designed to store and create strong passwords for your accounts to make it easier secure your passwords and help you with the problem of forgetting any of them.

Samsung reportedly developing a standalone smartwatch

The first iterations of the Samsung smartwatch required a Samsung smartphone to work. But now it would seem their next model would function on its own without the need of another device. The Wall Street Journal reports Samsung is developing a smartwatch that can take and make calls, take photos, and answer emails without the need of a Samsung Galaxy device. It will come with its own SIM card and will run on Tizen platform.

The Korean tech company is reportedly in talks with telecom carriers in the US, Europe, and South Korea about the device and they hope to debut the device between June and July.

Microsoft exec says PC to soon get Xbox One controller support

If you’ve always wanted to use your Xbox One controller with your PC, then you might be getting that option soon. Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb responded to a gamer who was complaining about the lack of Xbox One controller support for the PC. Hyrb said it would be coming real soon. He did not elaborate when soon would be or any other details about this feature but we’d keep our eyes and ears peeled for any official news.

Source: Ubergizmo

Set Google Now Reminders with just your voice

Google has boosted the voice command capabilities of Google Now to lessen all the screen tapping you have to do. You can now set and confirm reminders with just the use of your voice. You needed to tap on the screen to confirm a reminder before. But now you just need to answer “yes” to confirm your reminder. Google Now will repeat your reminder to you to confirm it got the right message. If you want to cancel the reminder, all you need to say is “no.”

Source: Android Police