Vizio Introduces Co-Star LT Media Streamer
...The Co-Star LT features 1080p Full HD, 3D technology, and support for HTML5 apps. Available apps include Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, iHeartRadio, M-Go, YouTube, Vudu, and more. ...Utilizing Vizio’s Internet Apps Plus platform, users are able to view their Co-Star LT apps while also watching live TV. ... Read full article
HTC One Max Announced, Blows Up the HTC One and Adds a Fingerprint Scanner
...The latter feature is located on the back of the device, and can be used to lock, unlock, and launch up to three apps just by touching it. ... Read full article
Windows Phone 8 Update 3 Adds Support for Larger, Higher-Res Displays
...The company says that native apps like email, Photos, Music, and the like will be “carefully scaled” to better fit with the bigger screens too. ...Finally, there’s a number of smaller tweaks on the way, including improved apps for the physically impaired, support for more customizable ringtones, a rotation lock option, the ability to close apps from the app switcher, and a more detailed view of what’s taking up storage space in the phone’s storage management menu. ... Read full article
How To Stash Online Videos for Offline Viewing
...Please note that this isn’t a recap of every video app out there -- everything from the BBC iPlayer to Slingbox has similar ways of letting you watch videos whenever -- but rather a guide to the more widely used video programs that are based on the web. ...Google Play Movies Speaking of all-encompassing ecosystems, Android users and those who are big into Google are plenty familiar with its Google Play Movies app. ...On the Play Movies mobile app, there’s a little grey icon on each video file -- tap it, and that particular file will download to your device’s local storage. ... Read full article
Nest Protect Wants to Rejuvenate the Smoke Detector
...The Nest mobile app will be updated when the Protect ships too, allowing you to remotely see when the Protect is low on battery, and when its emergency alarm has gone off in your home. ... Read full article
Top Anti-theft iOS Apps
...There are anti-theft apps that users can download to help them locate their stolen device, or at least keep thieves from accessing personal information. ...The apps usually allow users to pinpoint their device on a map, remotely lock it, wipe it clean of data, have the device emit an alert noise, take photos from the device’s camera, and more. Head over to TabletPCReview to read about the six best apps to protect your iOS device from theft, as well as other important security tips.... Read full article
How To Do Everything New in iOS 7
...The app icons are still present along the bottom, but above each one is a screenshot of the app, giving you a bit more information at a glance about each of the apps you have running. ...Instead, you simply swipe up on an app’s screenshot and fling it off the screen to quit the app. ...Camera and Photos Apps The Camera app received a makeover in iOS 7, though many of its features are available in the iPhone 5 or later. ... Read full article
Google Search Tackles More Complex Queries With Newest Updates
...For iOS, Google is rolling out an update for its Search app within the next couple of weeks. ...Google says the update will let you save reminders using voice controls too, and that it’ll let you look at Google Maps data directly within the app itself. ... Read full article
How To Turn Your Smartphone into a Business Phone
...Unless explicitly noted, none of these services require any new hardware, though they may require an app or other software. ...If users have a Google number, Google\'s Mobile Voice app shows the Google number as the phone number they\'re calling from. ...The OneSuite mobile app also integrates with users\' contacts on their smartphone. ... Read full article
CloudOn Takes to the Web with its Cloud Service for Microsoft Office
...CloudOn has announced it will be extending its mobile app for iOS and Android to the web, making it another competitor in the list of cloud-based Office suites. ...Users can subscribe through an in app purchase of $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. ...This latest launch not only gives users the comfort of accessing CloudOn through a browser but also enables team sharing and editing of docs in a convenient and easy way.\" The web interface is available now and is compatible with Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and SkyDrive, similar to the mobile apps. ... Read full article
Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE Review
...The Commando also has a volume rocker, programmable tactile key that can be set to launch a specific app, a lanyard loop, covered charging port, contact points for docking, 3.5mm headphone jack and a power switch. ...The device also comes with a preloaded set of apps including G’zGear, which is a set of outdoor tools like a star map. ...Using outdated software could cause issues with app compatibility. The device has an 8-megapixel camera which Brighthand called “utterly forgettable” and “a disappointment.” ... Read full article
iOS 7 Review: Flat, Colorful, and Loaded with New Features
...Within the settings, users can also change the text size of the overall user interface, native apps, and any compatible third party apps. ...Phone & Contacts The phone app has been redesigned just like every other app, with a circular touchpad and a cleaner interface. ...Now, when users double tap on the home button in iOS 7, it brings them to a list of their open apps, along with an image of each running app. ... Read full article