Technology & Business
Google Search Updated to version
Google just published an update to Google Search on IOS (to version 3.0.1). It is a minor upgrade but fixes one major bug introduced in the April redesign. They finally fixed the GPS battery draining bug so you can now leave the location detection on all teh time which makes the Google Now much more relevant.
Rogers and Videotron will deploy LTE in Quebec together
Rogers has announced a new 20 year partnership with Videotron which will create a shared LTE network in the province of Quebec and the Ottawa region. The companies will create and use a new province wide LTE network benefiting customers of both companies. Both companies said this partnership will provide better and more complete coverage across the entire province including rural areas which may be lightly served today. Videotron is also selling some of its AWS spectrum licenses in the Toronto area to Rogers.
Cortex Camera versus NightCap comparison on iphone
What is NightCap You can read my review about the NightCap app here. What is Cortex Camera The developer description of Corex Camera (Cam) is Tired of the grainy photos you get when using your device’s camera in low light? Cortex camera combines dozens of images to create a sharp image without the low-quality noise that shows up when using the default camera. Please note that your subject must be still during exposure, which takes 2-10 seconds. The comparison I wanted to see how well each would perform in a low light situation.
Recordium record and edit audio on the iPhone or iPad (free today)
There are dozens of times each week when I use my iPhone as an audio recording device (meetings, ideas, etc) but typically finding relevant information in a long recording is difficult. Recordium is a clean little app that allows you to record, edit and find pertinent information all on your iPhone or iPad (it is a universal app). Once you have perfected your masterpiece, you can export it to Dropbox, Evernote and other storage services. Recordium is free until June 1 so go download it it from here now!
Tekiki shows best free IOS apps
There are dozens of apps in the iTunes AppStore that help you find "the best free apps" on itunes but the number is dindling. It seems Apple is on a crusade to rid itself of this "evil" by using the terms of service developers accept when submiting apps. A couple of weeks ago Apple started its crusade by killing the AppGratis app and there is no sign Apple will stop until it get's every last one of the "free today"
An Olloclip for $10?
I wrote an article about the Olloclip here. I own the original Olloclip (that costs $US69) and love it. It seems some of my readers just learned about it from my blog post and love the idea but find the cost prohibitively expensive. They wanted to know if there are any other alternatives. WARNING: I haven't bought any of these so buyer beware If you want something like the Olloclip but don't want to pay the price of the original, you can always take a look at Olloclip "
Cook: Apple may port Apps to Android
Tim Cook presented at the WSJ All Things Digital conference yesterday. We learned that the Apple head honcho is open to porting Apple apps to Android as long as it makes sense for Apple and its users. We don't know if, when and what but this is still very encouraging. This could be a new stance from Apple because its competitors are moving cross platform (Blackberry messenger coming to IOS and Android, Hangouts coming to IOS, WhatsApp working on everything, etc).
Free Olloclip app for iPhone
I love my Olloclip iPhone lens kit. What is the Olloclip? The Olloclip is an add-on lens kit for the iPhone (4/4s and 5 versions exist) which includes: It looks like this: I use my iPhone more for photography than anything else so I love iphoneography accessories and the Olloclip is in my top 3. What is the free Olloclip app? The free Olloclip app is available now on Apple iTunes AppStore and allows you to edit pictures taken with Olloclip.
Surface Pro heads to Japan with 256GB of storage
Everyone's favouring "tablet" (said sarcastically of course), the Microsoft Surface Pro, will be shipping in Japan on June 8th and come in a new 256GB storage model. The 256GB version will be available for 119,800 yen ($1,175) and customers will be able to pickup the touch or type covers. The Microsoft pressure sensitive pen is included with all bundles. Read translated release here.
Blackberry Playbook may get Blackberry 10 in a few weeks
If you were unlucky enough to buy a Blackberry Playbook like I did, you quickly realized how bad an experience it is and how limited the functionality is. It is pretty much useless. Now we see a tweet from the official Blackberry Mexico account that promises an upgrade to BB 10 in the next few weeks. It offers some hope for an otherwise crappy tablet but it was strange that something like this wasn't announced at the last Blackberry live.