VLC adds split-screen support on iOS, among other features

VLC gets a significant update on iOS. One of the new features include split-screen support for the iPad. This means, you can watch your favorite shows or movies while doing other things on your tablet. The app also gets Touch ID support, meaning you can lock the app behind this feature and not have people looking into your video collection.

Other new features include the ability to configure gestures as well as the ability to set up your playback continuation options.

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

Review: iPad Pro

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The iPad Pro shines as a large, powerful tablet that’s designed primarily for content creation, but which also delivers an unparalleled way to read content and watch videos and photos.

Easily one of the most anticipated products to come from Apple, the iPad Pro is clearly aimed to create a new niche for powerful iOS-enabled tablets that extend the initial focus on entertainment, content consumption and multi-touch, to a more creative and productivity focused place.

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Google Drive update adds iOS 9 features

Google has updated its Drive app on iOS to introduce some iOS 9 features to it. Version 4.4 of the app adds 3D Touch support to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. When you press on the Drive app more you will get two options: upload a photo or search through your Drive files. You can now also receive push notifications when a new file is shared with you. Searching for files through Spotlight in iOS is also possible. While not mentioned in the changelog, it seems this version adds Split View and Slide Over feature for the iPad and iPad Pro..

Source: 9to5Mac | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

Evernote adds sketching capabilities to iOS app

Evernote is making it easier for users to doodle on their iPhones and iPads with the latest update. Users can now sketch within notes. There will be a new pen icon within a note that will open up a canvas for you where you can draw using either a stylus or your finger. There are even different pen types, tip sizes, and 10 different colours to choose from. After you’re done sketching it’ll be resized to fit into a note. You can come back and edit the sketch anytime by just tap on the sketch.

Users who have the iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad Mini 4 also get split screen support from Evernote. The app also gets several bug fixes and improvements.

Source: Evernote | Via: SlashGear | Download: Apple App Store (Free)