Entries by Nicole Batac (11809)

Wednesday
Dec252013

Leaked screencap of rumoured Nokia Lumia dual-SIM device surfaces

Twitter tipster @evleaks recently dropped a screencap of a supposed dual-SIM Lumia coming from Nokia. Codenamed “Moneypenny,” the home screen looks like it has separate tiles for messages and calls for the different SIM cards as well as two reception bars.

Wednesday
Dec252013

Listen: The iOS gesture-based music player

If you want to control music with your iOS device but don’t want to have to look down on the screen, then the free Listen app might be a good option for you. The app is controlled mainly by gestures. You swipe to change songs and to shuffle between menus. You also just tap to start or pause a song. This will be handy for those listening to music while driving or working out. 

Wednesday
Dec252013

Samsung 2014 smart TVs to support single-finger gestures

Samsung is moving away from the gimmicks of gesture control and seems to want make it more useful for users. The Korean tech giant aims to integrate single-finger gesture support for next year’s line of smart TVs. For example, you can return to a previous screen or stop a video by motioning your finger counterclockwise. Next year’s Samsung TVs will also feature improved voice control capabilities, like just mentioning the channel number to switch channels.

Source: Samsung Tomorrow

Wednesday
Dec252013

CyanogenMod phone now up for sale

 

The Google-approved modded smartphone is now up for sale around the world for US$599. The Oppo N1 does not look quite like the Android devices out on the market with its swiveling camera with separate button accessory and a baby blue back. But what makes it stand out is it allows you to pick between Android and the heavily modified Android version called CyanogenMod. You can check Oppo store to order your device.