Snapchat introduces front camera ‘flash’ for iOS

Snapchat is bringing a handy feature for iOS users and selfie-lovers. It’s giving you “flash” capabilities on the front camera by whiting-out your screen. You can access this feature in the “Additional Services” section of your Settings window. Other added features include the ability to replay messages once a day, more filters, and overlay option for data such as weather, speed, and time.

Sing and dance along to your timer with Humming Timing

This new iOS timer isn’t just going to count down things for you, it’ll do it to the tune of some of your favorite songs. Humming Timing just lets you set the timer down to the second and just press “Go.” It will then select tunes from your music library that will match the designated time. If the timer is set for longer than the usual song duration, it will then just create a playlist for you. The app is up for free download here.

Fitbit updates Android app to work with new Nexus and Motorola smartphones

 

Fitbit has just released an update for its Android app to support some of the recent Google Nexus and Motorola handsets. The update comes in the heels of the addition of Bluetooth Low Energy into Android 4.3, meaning Fitbit trackers can now sync with BLE-equipped Android devices. The fitness tracker manufacturer added support for Nexus 4, 5 and 7 (2013 version) as well as the Motorola Moto X, Droid Razr M, HD, Maxx HD, Mini, Maxx and Ultra.

Find out what your Android reader apps know about you

Matt Bernius took stock of what the Android reader applications have been taking from its users and found that we might be giving these apps more than we bargained for. About a quarter of them require location information access; some gain a list of other running apps; and half ask for “phone state and identity,” which gives them access to your phone and IMEI number.

Gizmodo reports Android app permissions currently work on a “take it or leave it” basis and won’t let you select what you’d want to share with an app. You can view the chart in full size from here.