Nokia adds low-powered Bluetooth to Windows Phone 8 Lumias

Nokia has brought Bluetooth Low Energy to some Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices. Low-powered Bluetooth is usually used for accessories like heart rate monitors, smart watches and personal activity trackers. At the moment Bluetooth 4.0 is available on Lumia 720, 625, 620 and 520. The upcoming Black release will allow support for all Lumia devices.

Source: CNet Australia

Yahoo! Mail adds swipe capability for iOS

Yahoo! released a small update for its Mail iOS app to add swipe integration. The ability to swipe left to right while reading messages works on both the iPhone and the iPad. The tech company also included stability improvements and bug fixes for this 2.0.3 version.

Harper’s magazine debuts iOS app

Harper’s magazine has finally introduced an iOS app for the Apple iPad and iPhone. The issues are going to be free for paid subscribers or can be bought on a per issue basis for $5.99. Harper’s had an iOS app before but it was more like a PDF version of the print magazine. The publication updated the app to allow for easier reading and use. An Android version is reportedly coming soon.

Source: The Verge

Apple reportedly purchases PrimeSense, Microsoft Kinect technology maker

9to5mac cites Israeli Calcalist.co.il to report that Apple bought PrimeSense for about $345 million. PrimeSense is behind the original Kinect technology before Microsoft replace it with in-house tech for 3D body movement and mapping. Senior executives from PrimeSense were seen visiting Apple’s offices recently. The acquisition is seen to boost Apple’s living room TV offerings by building on the company’s 3D tech for gesture control.