Medium, the popular blogging platform has made its iOS debut today.  The app is fairly simple and users can read articles from the site. After signing in, the app presents you with a list of stories based on what's popular and what you have already chosen to follow from the main website. It tells you about how long it will take to read each story, and if you get bored partway … [Read more...] about Medium Launches Read-Only App For iPhone
New PlayBook Update in the Works, BlackBerry Bridge Update Available
BlackBerry is reported to have come up with an update to its Bridge app but, it’s not expected to be an extensive update. The last news of an update to the BlackBerry Bridge was late February when a minor update to fix a notification issue was released. It’s not yet known what this latest update is about.However, in what should be even more exciting news for current … [Read more...] about New PlayBook Update in the Works, BlackBerry Bridge Update Available
PODG eBooks Now Available on Flipkart in India
Publish On Demand Global (PODG) today announced a partnership with Flipkart.com to offer all digital content from PODG networks for sale in India. The deal allows PODG to tap into the vast market of English speakers in India. The deal was finalized during the Word Book Fair held in New Delhi a few weeks ago.“It has been three weeks since we left Delhi and our books are … [Read more...] about PODG eBooks Now Available on Flipkart in India
Apple Re-launches iPad 4 as Replacement For iPad 2, Priced $399
The old iPad 2 has reached the end of the road, three years its March 2011 launch, but its void is going to be filled by the more recent but not the latest iPad 4. Interestingly, this will be akin to a re-launch of the iPad 4, which was launched in November 2012 before being replaced by the latest iPad Air in October 2013. According to Apple, the iPad 4 will serve as the new … [Read more...] about Apple Re-launches iPad 4 as Replacement For iPad 2, Priced $399
The Rise of the Smartwatch: Google, LG, Moto 360
Google is going in for a no holds barred approach to the smart wearable segment, which the giant has claimed as the next hot zone, high stakes battleground for all the biggest tech companies. To that end, Google has come up with an Android smartwatch concept. Dubbed Android Wear, it will no doubt spur companies to develop smartwatches based on the Google OS. The manufacturers … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Smartwatch: Google, LG, Moto 360
Leaked iOS 8 Screenshots Reveals New Healthbook App
Apple is tipped to launch iOS 8 at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) scheduled this June though there already is a sneak peek of what’s in store with the next upgrade thanks to a leak from Chinese site Weibo. As revealed in the leaked screenshots, there is going to be at least two new OSX apps – Preview and TextEdit – that will make its debut in the mobile OS. Both of … [Read more...] about Leaked iOS 8 Screenshots Reveals New Healthbook App
FireFox For Windows 8 Project Axed Due to Low Demand
Mozilla has announced they have put an end to the Firefox for Windows 8 project just weeks of launching the beta version because there just aren’t enough testers who volunteered to test the new touch-friendly Metro avatar of Firefox. Mozilla also stated they are not going to risk launching what could be a buggy version of the browser. This applies to only the touch screen … [Read more...] about FireFox For Windows 8 Project Axed Due to Low Demand
Amazon Issues New Update For its Kindle App For Android
Amazon has come up with an update to its Kindle app for Android. The update doesn't introduce any new fancy features but brings about some interesting enhancements to the existing set up. The changes include the introduction of several new fonts to choose from, along with easy access to the table of contents when reading a particular book. The update also promises faster cover … [Read more...] about Amazon Issues New Update For its Kindle App For Android
Asus Transformer Book Duet Axed Due to Pressure from Microsoft and Google
The Transformer Book Duet was designed to offer the best of both worlds, Android and Windows. The device was first shown off at CES in Las Vegas and became one of the new computers that people started to obsess about.  Apparently, Google and Microsoft were not consenting bedfellows and made Asus cancel the device.The Book Duet  Transformer hybrid laptop and tablet concept … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Book Duet Axed Due to Pressure from Microsoft and Google
Microsoft Establishing an Internal Date on Office for iOS
Microsoft is believed to be in a position of unleashing its popular productivity suite, the MS Office across iOS platform any day now. Experts predicts it’s no longer a matter of if, but when.  Microsoft stands the risk of losing market share of its Office software suite. The scenario in some ways is akin to BlackBerry holding on to making its BBM  to rival platforms for fear … [Read more...] about Microsoft Establishing an Internal Date on Office for iOS
Corporation Primary School in Singapore to Set Up Own Digital Library
The Corporation Primary School in Jurong West, Singapore, is in the process of setting up a digital library of its own. The new library will be a first of its kind in a school in Singapore and will initially host about 5,000 fiction and non-fiction ebook titles. The e-library is expected to launch by the end of this month and will be open first to the lower primary students … [Read more...] about Corporation Primary School in Singapore to Set Up Own Digital Library
Microsoft Announces Office 365 Personal For Single Users this Spring
Microsoft has come up with a cheaper but more personal alternative to its Office 365 subscription plans. Office 365 Personal, as the plan has been named, will cost $6.99 a month or $69.90 a year but will only be applicable to a single PC or Mac, and one tablet device. This is in contrast to the five PC or Mac devices (and five mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet) … [Read more...] about Microsoft Announces Office 365 Personal For Single Users this Spring
Amazon Increases Prime Membership Fee To $99
Amazon has increased its Prime membership fee, citing an increase in fuel and transportation costs. However, the new price structure is applicable to those whose term expires after April 17, 2014. Those whose membership expires before that date will still have the chance to renew their membership for $79. Those who need to renew after April 17 will pay the new annual rate of … [Read more...] about Amazon Increases Prime Membership Fee To $99