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New Super Batteries Charge 70 Percent in 2 Minutes

New Super Batteries Charge 70 Percent in 2 Minutes

October 17, 2014 | Comments Off on New Super Batteries Charge 70 Percent in 2 Minutes

 

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A team of researchers in Singapore have developed a next generation lithium-ion battery that can recharge a battery to 70-percent in just two minutes. That means it would charge an entire electric car in just 15 minutes. And here’s the kicker: it lasts over 20 years.

 Normally, it’s safe to be skeptical about new battery technology, but there’s something rather hopeful about this breakthrough. The new battery isn’t altogether new. It’s actually just an improvement upon existing lithium-ion technology.

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Google Nexus 6 Featuring Android Lollipop

Google Nexus 6 Featuring Android Lollipop

October 17, 2014 | Comments Off on Google Nexus 6 Featuring Android Lollipop

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Google’s latest flagship phone is finally here. But instead of holding a press event like years past, the tech-giant announced its newest Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 tablet today, via an online press release. The device starts at $649 (32GB) and $699 (64GB). Preorders begin Wednesday, October 29, and it will land in stores in November. You’ll be able to buy the phone unlocked, with a service contract, or through monthly carrier installments.

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Apple Unveils Shiny New iPad Airs and Retina Mini's

Apple Unveils Shiny New iPad Airs and Retina Mini's

October 17, 2014 | Comments Off on Apple Unveils Shiny New iPad Airs and Retina Mini's

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iPad Air 2 & iPad Mini 3 Released

Oct 16, 2014 

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Apple has announced updates to the iPad line, officially labeled as the iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini 3. All new models include faster processors and improved capabilities, Touch ID sensors, and while iPad Mini remains in the same enclosure, the iPad Air 2 has been redesigned to be slimmer than ever. Some of these features may not be much of a surprise given that Apple apparently unintentionally leaked some of the details yesterday through iTunes.

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AT&T Asus PadPhone Review

AT&T Asus PadPhone Review

October 4, 2014 | Comments Off on AT&T Asus PadPhone Review

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Possibly the Best Phone/Tablet Deal Yet

I have to admit that I was pretty pumped to receive the demo copy of the Asus PadFone X from AT&T (props to Teresa Mask!)  I was able to spend close to a month with it and came away with mixed feelings except for one very clear realization: For all its limitations, this device is a crazy good buy for just $199 under a two year contract with AT&T.

As will all my reviews, I have to disclaim that my observations are not meant to be an exhaustive investigation of the device.  There are wonderful sites like Engadget that do super breakdowns of every imaginable device including this one.  On the other hand I want to approach it more from our listeners’ point of view.  What are the pro’s and con’s of the device and would I use it on a regular basis given the opportunity?

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Before phablets (e.g. Samsung Galaxy Note 3, LG G Pro 2,Nokia Lumia 1520) became hugely popular in Asia and then the US and Europe, the PadPhone proposed to be an excellent combination of phone and tablet.  Asus PadPhone X is the first of its kind to be …


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A complete guide to iOS 8

A complete guide to iOS 8

September 22, 2014 | Comments Off on A complete guide to iOS 8

iOS 8 looks to be one of the most feature-packed updates to Apple’s mobile platform since the launch of the App Store. Learn how to use it with our comprehensive guides.

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iOS 8 is now available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, bringing new functionality and features to the platform.

Custom keyboards, better sharing between apps, widgets, an improved Camera app, and new Messages features are all included in Apple’s new mobile software. The list doesn’t end there — below you will find the complete guide to becoming an iOS 8 pro. We even uncover some hidden features not discussed by Apple during the iOS 8 announcement in June.

This post will be updated as new content goes live, so be sure to bookmark and check back often.

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Get started with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

Get started with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

September 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Get started with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

 

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  Serenity Caldwell@settern Sep 19, 2014 9:16 AM

Congratulations, you’ve snagged yourself a brand-new iPhone. But before you get to playing with your new device, you’ll probably want to get to know it and set it up. Thanks to iOS’s step-by-step activation process, Apple’s made it pretty simple to get started; but just in case you need some extra help, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide for activating your new iPhone, transferring data from your old phone, and some suggestions for exploring its new features.

Transfer your data

You’ve moved to the latest and greatest in the iOS world, and to do so, you’re leaving your old device behind. But before you send it off with a fond farewell, you have to decide whether you want to transfer its data to your new iPhone. Here are the various ways to do so, depending on whether you’re moving from an old iPhone, a different smartphone, or a feature phone.

Upgrade from an older iPhone

If you’re upgrading from an older iPhone, you can transfer all its apps, data, and settings to your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus. (Depending on where you’ve purchased your music and video collection, you …


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iOS 8: The best new features, and a few hidden gems

iOS 8: The best new features, and a few hidden gems

September 19, 2014 | Comments Off on iOS 8: The best new features, and a few hidden gems

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You’ve just installed iOS 8 on your shiny (OK, slightly battered) iPhone. At first glance, it looks rather similar to iOS 7 — but don’t let looks be deceiving! There are lots of cool new features in iOS 8 just waiting to be discovered, such as widgets (!) and the long-overdue ability to install third-party keyboards such as Swype.

Read on to discover our favorite new features of iOS 8 — and if you have one that isn’t listed here, be sure to let us know in the comments. At the end, we’ve included a few “hidden” features of iOS 8 that you may have missed.

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Can Apple Pay Succeed Where Others Have Failed?

Can Apple Pay Succeed Where Others Have Failed?

September 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Can Apple Pay Succeed Where Others Have Failed?

Apple wants to replace plastic credit cards with the Apple Pay mobile wallet and the new iPhone 6. Will it finally be the one to succeed?

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by Marguerite Reardon  @maggie_reardon
/September 11, 2014 9:17 AM PDT

Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will come with an NFC chip that will allow users to pay for things by tapping their phone.
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The new Apple Pay service is not much different from other mobile wallets already on the market, but it’s likely to have a better chance than any other solution of getting people to use smartphones to pay for things.
Google, PayPal and joint venture Softcard (formerly Isis) — made up of three of the nation’s largest wireless operators — are just a few of the companies that have spent years and millions of dollars trying to convince consumers that they should chuck their plastic credit cards and instead pay for things with a smartphone or mobile app.
Now Apple is getting into the game, unveiling Apple Pay this week at a splashy event that also introduced the Apple Watch and the big-screen iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to the world.
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Apple pulls HealthKit apps from its iOS 8 launch after discovering a last-minute bug

Apple pulls HealthKit apps from its iOS 8 launch after discovering a last-minute bug

September 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Apple pulls HealthKit apps from its iOS 8 launch after discovering a last-minute bug

Well, iOS 8 is here and, assuming you can get through to the servers and free up enough space on your device, you’ll have a shiny, new operating system to play with. But, a last-minute hiccup has prompted Apple to remove third-party apps from its App Store that had enabled day-one HealthKit support.

MyFitnessPal, which just announced miCoach support, has removed its latest update from the store and is working with Apple to resubmit a new version without HealthKit functionality.

CARROT Fit’s HealthKit update has also been pulled from the App Store.MacRumors reports that developer Brian Mueller posted on Twitter that HealthKit is “broken and isn’t ready to launch” with no ETA on a fix, but those tweets have since been deleted.

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Nokia 635: The Doorway to the Smartphone World

Nokia 635: The Doorway to the Smartphone World

September 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Nokia 635: The Doorway to the Smartphone World

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Most of us Americans are so used to the array of smartphones with all the bells and whistles in every 7 Eleven, Best Buy or AT&T store that it’s hard to imagine a world without them. We ho-hum the latest version of the Yazoo phone because it only has 16 GB of internal storage, quad-core processor etc. Unfortunately for manufacturers that razzle dazzle end of the smartphone market is slowing down because in our country and most of the “First World, markets are saturated. However, there are literally billions of users around the world just waiting for the right device to move up from their feature phones. Enter the Lumia 635 offered in the US on AT&T.

This creates a strange dilemma for this reviewer. To wit: Do I compare apples to apples or mix up my fruit selection? On the face of it, for the majority of US smartphone users, this device would be a step down. It sports a mere 8 GB of internal storage (up to 128 GB more on a micro SD card), just 512 MB (that’s right campers MB) of RAM and no rear facing camera! What?! No selfies?! BUT for folks …


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