Apple issues iOS 8.1.3 update now available OTA

Apple released the iOS 8.1.3 for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches that brings a number of bug fixes and improvements. It reduces the amount of storage space required for a software update as well as fixes to the Spotlight search feature. The update should be available to users via over-the-air Software Updates on their devices.

Apple revamps iPod touch with vibrant colours & iSight camera

Apple today announced its 16GB iPod touch is now available in vibrant colours and equipped with a 5 megapixel iSight camera for just $219 (CAD). The entire iPod touch lineup features the 5 megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, brilliant 4-inch Retina display, Apple's A5 chip and FaceTime camera. iPod touch features an ultra-thin and light anodized aluminum design and is available in pink, yellow, blue, silver, space grey and (PRODUCT) RED. iPod touch comes in a 16GB model for $219 (CAD), 32GB for $269 (CAD), and 64GB for $319 (CAD).  

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iRing is the first motion controller for iOS music apps

iRing, the first motion controller for music apps and more, is now available from music and electronics retailers worldwide.

iRing is an affordable, wearable technology system that gives users a new level of gestural control over their favorite music apps, in real-time, using hand positioning for unprecedented music expression. 

The iRing system consists of two double-sided “rings” to wear comfortably on the fingers along with a series of apps that are able to detect the iRings’ accurate positions in space using the device’s camera.

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New mobile Flickr apps make capturing, sharing and discovering photos easier

Today, Flickr released new versions of its iPhone, iPod touch and Android apps to make it faster and easier to capture, share, and discover beautiful photos and videos.

Notable new features include:

• Capture and edit up to 30 seconds of HD video, using the same live filters available for photos, directly in the app.

• Smarter and faster search experience -- it could take up to three seconds per search in the past...now it takes 30 milliseconds.


• Simpler navigation tools and a redesigned photostream that makes it even easier to share to Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook.

The new Flickr apps are free and available to download for Android in the Play Store, and rolling out for iPhone and iPod touch in the App Store. To learn more, check out Yahoo’s Tumblr post below or the Flickr blog here. Screenshots and videos are available here.