You’d probably expect the padlock to be the last thing to go high tech, but an Australian company has done just that. Mobile accessory maker Dog & Bone released the LockSmart Tuesday, a keyless, app-controlled, Bluetooth padlock. Check out this article from TechHive.com
When it comes to pronunciation, Siri is generally pretty good. While Apple’s assistant doesn’t always sound like a real person when it responds to your every command, it does sound close — that is, until it completely butchers your friend’s name. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Google is now letting iPhone and iPad users take a cutting-edge version of its browser for a spin. The company on Friday quietly launched a new Chrome for iOS public beta program, which leverages Apple’s TestFlight system to give users the chance to try out a new version of the browser. More of this latest article from PCWorld.com
Google is bestowing some love on Android TV by polishing up the Google Play Store on Android TV devices. Check this latest article from PCWorld.com
As an iPhone 6s Plus user, I’ve noticed significant improvements to battery life due to the upgraded hardware and the latest iOS update. I certainly can’t complain about battery life, but it’s always nice to squeeze a little extra out of one’s device. Check out this trick from MakeUseOf.com
The ability to set a different default app for various functions—such as browsing the Web or checking email—isn’t new in Android Marshmallow. But prior to Marshmallow, you had to dig through Settings > Apps, clear your default app setting, then go back to the homescreen and re-select a new default. Marshmallow adds a new one-stop shop that makes it easier than ever to change your default app of choice at any time. Here’s where to find it, and what it can do. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Android Lollipop introduced a new type of notification that Google calls “heads-up notifications.” Instead of showing a scrolling message in the status bar—as was the case with notifications in earlier versions of Android—Lollipop’s heads-up notifications slide down over the status bar and provide a larger, more visible notification message. Check some tips from PCWorld.com