Maximas announced another round of crowdfunding for its Xtron USB Type-C power bank on Indiegogo and is offering the massive 13400 mAh battery-charging device for a limited-time price of $69. Maximas claimed that the Xtron is the world’s first “true and fastest” USB Type-C power bank, and it boasts an incredible 13400 mAh power capacity, […]
Microsoft today announced a new version of its Band wearable wrist device. The fitness-centric Band sports a curved color OLED display with Gorilla Glass, and a rubber strap. Like its predecessor, it tracks GPS coordinates, UV exposure, and heart rate. New in this version is a barometer for measuring altitude, and better integration with the […]
Skype has updated its Android application with support for Android Wear, giving people the power to manage Skype messages and calls from their wrist. Skype will surface notifications on Android Wear devices, and can be used to respond to messages via dictation or pre-set text. Users can decline or accept incoming Skype calls from their […]
Pebble has announced the Pebble Time Round, a round variation of its stainless steel smartwatch. The Pebble Time Round runs the latest operating system, with features such as Timeline and third-party apps, and is compatible with Android (4.3) and iOS (8.0) smartphones. The color e-paper display has an LED backlight and always stays on. The […]
Many automobile manufacturers entered the market of smartwatch apps and some of them, such as Hyundai and Volvo, have successfully launched their smartwatch apps as well. Ford is also joining hands with Android smart wear as well as Appleās Watch with an app of its own. The app is called MyFord and is available on […]
Apple today released watchOS 2 after a short delay. The refreshed operating system was expected Sept. 16, but Apple held onto the software at the last moment to fix a bug. With the bug now resolved, Apple Watch owners may install the second-generation operating system, which adds support for native apps; a nightstand mode for […]
EPIX said customers who use its mobile application will soon be able to download movies and television shows for playback when offline. Offline play will be made available to Amazon’s Kindle Fire-branded devices and all Apple and Android mobile devices. EPIX, a stand-alone video service that is also included in some cable TV packages, said […]
Apple indicated that watchOS 2 will not be made available to consumers today as originally planned. According to Apple, it discovered a rather significant bug that is taking longer to resolve than anticipated. Apple said it expects to release its updated wearable OS shortly.
Apple has released the final developer builds of iOS 9, WatchOS 2.0, OS X 10.11, and Xcode 7. Developers can use these penultimate versions of the new operating systems to test the compatibility of their apps. Apple will deliver the final, consumer versions of iOS 9 and WatchOS 2.0 on Sept. 16. OS X 10.11 […]
Verizon has introduced a new mobile device, shortly after bringing out a new tier of service for its subscribers. The Netgear AirCard 791S Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot is being made available under the name Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, while the updated service plans the carrier launched early last month is increasing from a choice […]