Udacity helps you study anywhere with new iOS apps

Udacity is taking its free online courses to your mobile iOS devices with its new iPhone and iPad apps. It gives you access to all the courses you've subscribed to as well as whatever topic you'd want to study in the future. You can sign up for new courses and get more information on the requirements of each class and whether you will receive a certification after finishing the course. You can view the lectures on your device as well and save them for offline viewing. The Udacity app is available for free download here.

Source: Lifehacker

Microsoft works out kinks with Windows Phone's music app

Microsoft just released an update for its music app to address issues that cropped up on the Windows Phone 8.1 preview, such as no Cortana support and buggy interface. Now, the app lets you use voice command to search for playlists you want to list to, pause and play music, etc. Interface transitions look like they are smoother, too. And it woould seem the unexpected black screen issues are gone as well.

Source: Engadget

Android tipped to get voice command capability everywhere

Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5 users are currently limited to using the "Ok Google" command on the homescreen of their devices. But Google is reportedly working on a way to bring the voice command feature everywhere on your Android device. Similar to what the Moto X does, your device will listen and respond to your voice and respond to what you have running. For example, if you are looking through photos, you can tell Google to "share this photo" with someone. It is still a rumour at the moment but an extremely handy feature if ever it does get confirmed.

Source: Engadget

Apple introduces free program to replace faulty iPhone 5 power buttons

Apple wants to help out iPhone 5 users with faulty power buttons through a newly launched replacement program. The free program was first introduced here in Canada and the US for phones manufactured through March 2013. The program will be launched internationally on May 2. Those that qualify for the program will get their phones back four to six days after it arrives at an Apple repair center. Loaner units will be available for those who need it. 

Source: Loop