Nest Releases Nest Mobile 4.0 Update
The nest has released its new Nest Mobile 4.0 update yesterday. But many users aren’t happy and they are just confused about it.
The update 4.0 has totally redesigned UI & many other functions but all went wrong as the users have a little confusion about this update.
For instance, some users are saying that the scheduled modifications are gone, but they are just tougher to find. You need to tap on thermostat to maximize it, and then a menu icon located at the upper right side will show things like the scheduler and the energy history. When thermostat isn’t maximized, same kind of icon does something else.
You would be surprised to know that there isn’t any help section or tooltips available. Even an email presenting to the users would have been a great idea.
The Nest is one of the great companies, this newest version of iOS app might have been a lot more instinctive. Maybe we’ll see a rapid update.
Note to the Nest: ‘’Help’’ info is very good to include when you change the software radically. What looks obvious to the Nest employees who live with that kind of products every day, might not be obvious to others.
Gmail An iOS App Gets Improved Options
Google has modernized its Gmail an iOS app with some improvements focused on enhancing message composition & viewing, and simplifying user interface navigation on iPads.
Tablets are awesome because the wide screen display not only gives you an enchanting experience but also some extra room for the serious multi-tasking, Carmen Wilkinson said ( a Google Software Engineer) in a blog Thursday.
When holding iPad in the landscape mode, Gmail app shows a new vertical sort of navigation bar on the left of the screen.
The column type navigation bar is an integral part of the interface when this application is used in the landscape mode. It has many icons for different app features, comprising different kinds of inbox categories in the app such as Primary, Social & Promotions along with message counter.
With the old version of the app, the users need to hit on the Menu icon in the upper left corner of the interface to activate the appearance of Controls that comprise inbox groupings and some other filters for arranging massages.
Another ability of this updated app is to display individual texts in the full screen view when your iPad is set in the portrait mode. Its goal is to make message viewing and composing process more convenient and comfortable for iPad users.
Get Cool Wallpapers For Your iPhone using Photo Blur
Photo Blur an iPhone app uses your existing pics to create some nice looking wallpaper for your iOS device like iPhone.
The application is so simple to use. Choose any photo from your backup, or get a snap directly from the application simply using your iPhone’s camera. You will see a slider which allows you to determine the volume of blur that you want to apply on your picture.
You can also choose different kinds of pattern to overlay your pic making it more elegant. There’s also another thing that you can do with your pic, shift the colors.
It really matters that how’s your photo, can it take the advantage of Photo blur or will it look awesome after applying Photo Blur options. I found many photos get disordered after applying this option as they aren’t ok for this application.
You also feel satisfied when someone says, oh my God! Did you make it on your own? I think that would be a great moment for you as this is a unique thing that you can do with your iPhone without copying from web or other source. So be creative with this captivating Photo Blur app and design a wallpaper for your iPhone.
Fresh iOS Accessories For Your Device
Our new iOS accessories roundup comprises some items that’ll allow you to use your iPhone in wilderness. So get yourself ready for this new stuff.
PowerPot
The PowerPot V ($149) allows you to charge your handset by filling its pot with some water, placing this pot over heat source then resulting steam produces electricity for your iPhone to charge.
Rapoo
The E6300 ($50) is a wireless, thin keyboard designed for the iPad use. The keyboard that is available at Wal Mart, comprises iOS specific function keys, and it gives the usage of one month on a single charge.
Plus Us
The LifeLink ($24) is an ultra-thin USB cable designed to connect your Apple devices when you are on the go. It can be sit into your pocket and wallet perfectly. The company is taking Pre Orders now for this device.
Kinsa
You can now use your iPhone to open wide place and say ahhh! The Kinsa Smart thermometer connects into your iPhone, place the other end of Kinsa under your tongue, and it’ll give your health information to an application on your iPhone. It hasn’t released shipping or pricing information so far.
Griffin Technology
The Moto TC Rally ($100) is kind of car toy which can be controlled simply using an application on your handset. It could be a fun for your kids as they’re gonna love it. Moto TC Rally is well compatible with the most devices having iOS 6.0 or later one. I think this is going to become a weird kind of stuff in our latest is accessories.
New iPad Lock Arm Enhances Security
It’s time for a new iPad lock arm best for iPad 2,3, 4 and iPad Mini. It combines all the benefits what you want to see in an iPad lock. It becomes more attractive when the flexible swing arm come into play. Perfect for corporate, healthcare, and education environments.
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The iPad Space Mount secures your iPad and iPad Mini from being stolen or smashed giving a hand like a mother. It reduces all the possible theft attempts making thief disappointed. All 3G radio, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi frequencies are completely uninterrupted by this iPad lock arm.
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iPhone 5C Review, Specs, Features and Design
iPhone 5C is a surprise, coming from the company that creates premium and high-end products traditionally. The question arises, can iPhone 5C really compete? Here we’ve come with an iPhone 5C review.
Design
The most obvious thing about iPhone 5C, it does not look much like an iPhone. Other recent Smartphones in the line have metal body covers, iPhone 5C is prepared from plastic.
It does not necessarily look ugly but it certainly looks cheaper. One may say, it looks like Lumia range a little bit. Though it has the same shape and size as the other iPhones.
Performance
It has 1.3GHz dual core Apple 32 bit A6 processor and 1GB RAM, that makes it a little ugly in front of iPhone 5S that has Apple A7 64 bit processor. But for a mid range phones it isn’t bad at all and might struggle with some games & other demanding tasks, but it handles web browsing perfectly.
Camera
iPhone 5C incorporates an 8MP camera, that is a fairly standard for mid-range phone. It can shoot a 1080p video nicely at 30fps and has LED flash and 1.2MP secondary front camera. But it isn’t as good as the iPhone 5S’s camera, there are lots of other things going on behind the scenes.
Display
iPhone 5C has 4-inch (640 x 1136 IPS LCD) Retina display with the 326 ppi pixel density, that makes it similar to the display on the iPhone 5S. That’s really notable for a Smartphone that prices significantly less.
Our Verdict
Overall, iPhone 5C is a pretty decent and impressive phone. It has solid specs and captivating screen display. Moreover, it is one of the affordable ways to get iOS 7 and Siri on your hands.
Apple iPhone 5S Vs Google Nexus 5; Who Wins?
Apple iPhone 5S and Google Nexus 5 released out almost together. They are completely different from each other. The confusion starts when you’ve to decide which one is best. We might help you as we’ve come with Apple iPhone 5S Vs Google Nexus 5 making it easier for you to choose the best of them.
Design Comparison
iPhone 5S is a decent looking Smartphone with outstanding build quality. However, iPhone 5S isn’t as big as its rivals, it is something you’d love to own. It’s just 7.3mm slim & 112g (3.95oz) heavy.
When we talk about Nexus 5, it’s also light weight. This handset weighs only 130g (4.59oz) and 8.59mm slim. This Smartphone does not have a glass back like its forerunner as it contains rubberized plastic to protect its back side this time.
Display
The display is one of the main factors that comes to one mind while buying a Smartphone. iPhone 5S has 4’’ Retina Display with a capacitive touchscreen. iPhone 5S is using 640 x 1136 pixels with the density of 326 ppi.
The Nexus from Google is denoted by its large screen display. The phone comes with a 4.95’’ HD Display along with IPS technology. The phone’s resolution is 1080 x 1920 with the density of 445 ppi.
Disk space
iPhone 5S comes in 3 different models based on storage capacity, 16GB/32GB & 64GB. There is no any slot for a memory card in iPhone 5S.
Nexus 5 also has no slot for the memory card. Comes in 2 two models, 16GB & 32GB.
Camera
iPhone 5S has an improved camera with some new enhancements and also some additional features. It comprises an 8MP rear camera along with 1.2MegaPixel front camera.
Nexus 5 has also 8MP rear camera along with 1.3MegaPixel front camera. Moving and low-light conditions don’t affect it as it has Optical Image Stabilization Technology.
Hands On With New iPhone Cases
There are lots of new iPhone cases that you’re going to see in our new collection of iPhone cases this week. It would be awesome when you get some attention due to a nifty case, keeping that in mind, we’re bringing one of the sophisticated iPhone cases for you.
Tommo
The Genesis System (price unavailable) for iPhone 5 & 5S celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Saga’s gaming system with a case which comes with a look of Genesis right to your iPhone.
The case comprises a screen protector, and you can see some possible cutouts ensuring your access to your handset’s every button, port and camera.
Toffee
The Flip Wallet ($60) for iPhone 5 & 5S is made from top class leather for a decent look which looks good and feels great. The folio-style design of this case protects your iPhone’s screen and offers you enough room to stash up to 5 plastic cards.
Available in brown or black.
PureGear
The company’s Retro Game cases have been modernized for a better compatibility with the Apple’s new iPhone models.
Comes in black or grey, each model comes with a real and old school maze game that you can enjoy, even when your iPhone is turned off.
Naztech
The Vertex 3 ($25; iPhone 5C) comes with inner silicone lining which helps protect your handset from all possible shocks, and scratches won’t come due to its hard polycarbonate outer shell.
The case comes in blue, black, white or pink highlights, also features an extra screen protector.
Lifeproof
The Fre ($80; iPhone 5 & 5S) is dirtproof, snowproof, and waterproof with extra protective qualities which help keep your iPhone safe and sound during active use.
The case features a complimentary screen protector, particularly designed to be well compatible with your iPhone 5S’s touch ID detector.
iSkin
The Vera ($45; iPhone 5 & 5S) is made from high quality faux leather and comes with a folio design. it also comes with a built-in business/credit card holder. The case saves your handset’s back and front with a fabulous look.
Available in textured black, white, snakeskin red and brown.
iPhone 5S Improves Apple’s Market Share in China, Samsung still leads
With the release of iPhone 5S, Apple reclaimed its position among the top 5 Smartphone manufacturers in the China during 3rd quarter.
But as usual the biggest gains in that period were done by the market leader Samsung, that saw its Smartphone Shipments soar 156 percent year over year.
In the China, Apple’s Market Share touched 8 percent as a result of 32 percent year over year rise in shipments, according to the Canalys (A research firm). Towards the termination of this period in September, the company released both its iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S models in a country.
Apple’s market share in China got the 5th position due to the shipment growth. The country was amongst the markets to get the Apple’s new iPhones earliest. Last year, the Chinese buyers had to wait some months before the Apple’s device arrived officially.
‘’iPhone 5S was the major driver of growth,’’ Nicole Peng said (An analyst at Canalys research firm). The demand for iPhone has been very high as the gold colored Champagne model sold for $1,630 amongst the un-official sellers in the China’s Grey Market, she said more.
4 Best Features Of iOS 7
Close apps rapidly, Customize lock screen, make text easier, and swipe to access email options.
It does not take very long time to get used to the iOS’s new appearance. Many of the iOS 7’s new features are not so obvious, though. Here we’ve come with 4 best features of iOS 7.
Close Apps Rapidly
Shutting down applications is very simple in iOS 7 than ever. Double tapping Home Button shows some big thumbnails of open apps. Move freely between them simply swiping right and left. If you want to close an application, swipe it up. Shut different apps quickly by putting your finger on each app and swiping up.
Swipe To Access email Options
Tablets and phones are not noted for their complicated email management features. The latest iOS 7 addresses this deficiency by making its email settings simpler and easier to reach.
For more Archive options, just swipe left on the message in your Inbox. Hit More to show a menu for forwarding, replying to, moving or marking the message.
Make Text Easier
Pinching out is a nice way to Zoom In to enlarge your view of images and texts. The latest iOS 7 gives two easy ways to expand On-Screen text. The first one is to press Setting – General – Accessibility – Larger Type & toggle on the Large Dynamic Type. After all this, use the slider control to adjust your desired font size.
Not all the applications support this feature, though. To enlarge On-Screen text, Toggle on ‘’Bold Text’’ option which appears below the Type setting.
Customize Lock Screen
The new iOS 7 expands some options that you can reach without unlocking your device. Swipe up to the Control Center. You can access the Control Center from any app or screen. If you want to disable this feature in the apps, Hit Settings – Control Center and then Toggle Off Access within the apps.
