When it shows up in the coming weeks, Apple’s iOS 8 is set to bring several new features, including its HealthKit and HomeKit platforms, to the iPhone and iPad. Many of the advances are consumer-oriented and focused on creating a seamless experience across iOS devices and Macs running the forthcoming OS X Yosemite. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Now that every Apple laptop ships with a solid state drive, many of us are learning to live with smaller storage capacities once more. At the same time, external hard drives are cheaper and roomier than ever – which means there’s often plenty of room for backups and file storage on the same drive. More information on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Apple is offering a second replacement program for iPhone 5 users after offering to replace the sleep/wake button on some models in April. This time around it’s the phone’s battery that’s giving users headaches. Apple says that a “very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices” may be experiencing poor battery life, requiring users to charge the device more frequently. Check this from PCWorld.com
More than a third of Facebook users get their news from the site, but lately the stories being shared are light on information and heavy on crap—commonly referred to as click-bait. So Facebook is cracking down on headlines designed to rake in page views without offering substance. Check this article from TechHive.com
For a long time, Windows was the operating system that everyone grew up on and learned how to use in school. Times have changed, however; while kids are certainly learning with technology, Windows is no longer a core part of that. Due to the widespread use of alternate operating systems, including iPads, Android devices, and even Macs, it’s possible for some people to get by without ever touching Windows. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Google said Wednesday that its Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps, now a part of Google Drive, would be broken out into separate mobile apps. Check out this article from Greenbot.com
Google’s voice search on Android now works much smarter for those who are bilingual. More info on this article from Greenbot.com