The Apple Beat: Continuity features can transcend Mac and iOS functionality

A few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of the “Personal Cloud,” a small, secure and private cloud that followed one around from device to device. It was at a Lenovo demo at CES that I saw how a user’s files, applications, subscriptions and other pertinent info could be made accessible via a tablet, smartphone, desktop, notebook and smart TV. As I look into Apple’s upcoming OS X Yosemite, iOS 8 and the new home, health and automotive features, it becomes even clearer than the new handoff features and the continuity focus of IOS and OS X are just the beginning of something bigger.

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Microsoft sues Samsung over Android royalties

It is a little known fact that Micosoft makes money on some Android devices sold because it own various technologies and patents. Samsung and Microsoft came to an agreement in 2011 where Samsung would pay Microsoft royalties for cross-licensed patents. Analysts have estimated royalties on Android patents bring Microsoft nearly $2 billion a year. Now Samsung has stopped paying royalties and so Microsoft is suing. Samsung says that it will review the case. Stay tuned.

Source: USA Today

Contest! Win a Motorola Moto E

We're giving away an amazing Motorola Moto E which is Motorola's entry-level model but which features a lot of awesome features found on larger, more expensive smartphones.

The Motorola  Moto E has a 4.3-inch screen, which is covered in Gorilla Glass III for protection. A nano-coating ensures some basic splash-resistance and a large battery life ensures uninterrupted use for at least a day and a half. The Moto E is a replacement for feature phones and the gateway for these users to discover Android as well as a more connected and interactive smartphone experience. This means apps, HD video, music playback, photos, as well as instant messaging and social media all in one device.

How to Enter:

1. Follow us on Twitter and retweet this contest, "I'd love to win the Moto E from @Creviewer and @Motorola_CA!"

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3. Let us know which feature of the Moto E interests you the most in the comments section below.

We will be picking one lucky winner by August 6, 2014. Contest open to residents of Canada. Best of luck to everyone who joins!

Beats Official! Apple welcomes Beats Music into the fold

The Beats Music acquisition by Apple is now approved and official. Apple welcomed the new division to the family while Beats celebrated the event on their webpage by giving accolades to Apple as a long time musician's instrument and that by joining the fold they hope to add to that legacy. Like Apple and Beats, we can't wait to hear what's next and what this union will create.

Source: Apple