Podcasts for iOS adds Siri, CarPlay integration

If you’ve been an avid user of Podcasts for iOS, you’re in for a treat. A new version of the app now helps make things easier for you. Siri has been integrated into the app. You can now say “play podcasts” or tell Siri to play a specific station. The app also now has CarPlay support in preparation for the new cars coming out.

Version 2.1 also brings a quicker way to browse through your podcasts. There are new Unplayed and Feed tabs to rifle through. You can enable offline listening and tinker with the settings to let the app delete podcasts you’ve already listened to.

Source: MacRumors

Google now sells Snap case for Nexus 5 on Play Store

Looking for a new case for your Nexus 5? Google has just started selling a Snap case on the Play Store. It doesn’t come as cheap though at $29.99 CDN plus shipping. The matte plastic case comes in five colours including Black, Aqua, Silver, White, and Clear. This protects the back and sides of the device. Google has also been selling for a while already a more robust $34.99 bumper case and a $49.99 QuickCover that protects the screen as well.

Intel Family Day showcased future technology to Canadian students and their parents

Intel took part in a recent George Brown College Digifest event to show parents and their children the future of technology and what tools and opportunities lie ahead of them. Intel partnered with MakerKids, Thalmic Labs, and Arduino to conduct the different activities. The Intel Family Day was held on May 10 at Corus Quay. Listed below are the different workshops and experiences available at the event:

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Facebook opens mobile development program to all developers

Facebook just announced that its FbStart program is now open to all mobile developers and not just to f8 attendees. The program aims to help developers by giving access to free tools and services worth up to US$30,000. Mobile developers with apps that have been live for at least a month can apply to be part of FbStart. They also do not need to be integrated with Facebook to participate. Those chosen will get credits for Facebook and Parse and free tools and credits from partners such as Adobe, Desk.com, HootSuite, MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, etc.

Those who apply can choose between two tracks: Bootstrap and Accelerate. Bootstrap is for developers starting out and Accelerate is for those trying to grow and scale an app that already has initial traction. Facebook said they also plan to offer programs, events, and best practices for the participants and their will continually engage with the developers. For more information about the program, you can read about it here.