| Microsoft details Windows 8.1 changes Posted: 29 Jun 2013 05:09 AM PDT Windows 8 had a rough start, and since the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft has been working hard on Windows 8.1, and speaking of which, today we have some official information about it. 
During the BUILD conference, Microsoft detailed some of the upcoming changes, and one of those changes is the return of the Start button. Now you can click the Start Button, and you'll get floating version of the Start screen on your desktop. From the Start screen you can access your apps simply by swiping up from the Start menu. On-screen keyboard has been improved as well, and now you can use auto-suggest feature without taking your hands away from the on-screen keyboard. Now, in order to select your word you can simply tap the spacebar to select it. In addition, now you can select additional keys by placing your finger on the key, and the additional keys will appear around it, so you can easily select them. With Windows 8.1 certain applications can be accessed right from the lock screen. For example, you'll get a notification when somebody is calling you through Skype, and you just need to tap the notification in order to accept the call. Windows 8.1 offers enhanced customization, with different colors and visualizations, and customized animated backgrounds. We have to mention that Outlook has been improved as well, and now you'll receive social updates from Facebook and Twitter in your email application. In addition, there's a newsletter section, so you can receive all your newsletters there. Windows 8.1 also comes with a universal search bar so you can search for applications, content on the web, documents and more all from one location. Windows 8.1 brings improved multitasking, so now you can place windows side by side, and change their width as you wish.
Microsoft has shown some interesting changes in Windows 8.1, however, we still have no official release date. [via Ubergizmo]  |
| Huawei Ascend P6 officially announced Posted: 29 Jun 2013 04:45 AM PDT You've probably read rumors about Huawei Ascend P6, and today, we have some official information about this smartphone. 
Huawei Ascend P6 has been officially announced, and it comes with 4.7-inch 720p in-cell LCD, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 8MP rear-facing camera and 5MP front camera for video calls. As for the storage, this smartphone comes with 8GB of internal storage, and 2000mAh battery. Rumor has it that Huawei Ascend P6 would be the world's slimmest smartphone, and speaking of which, this smartphone is just 6.18mm thin, and it weighs about 120g, so you can easily carry it in your pocket wherever you go. Regarding the software, this smartphone runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean mobile operating system.
Huawei Ascend P6 should be released in China this month, and we should see it on West European market someday in July. Sadly, there's no information regarding Stateside availability. As for the pricing, price of Huawei Ascend P6 still remains a mystery. [via Ubergizmo]  |
| Rumor: Budget-friendly iPhone and iPad mini 2 coming in August? Posted: 29 Jun 2013 01:53 AM PDT Apple is famous for its devices, and today we have some rumors about the upcoming budget-friendly iPhone and iPad mini 2. 
According to the DigiTimes, both iPad mini 2 and budget version of iPhone are made by Pegatron, and both of these devices are expected to ship in August. There are also rumors that budget version of iPhone will use plastic case, and that it will cost $99 in the United States with a two-year contract. As for the iPad Mini 2, rumor has it that it will use 7.9-inch Retina display with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution. We have to mention that these are just rumors, and so far, DigiTimes hasn't been a reliable source of information, since we heard few false rumors related to Apple's products from them in the past, so we should take these rumors with bit of doubt.
These are some nice rumors, but so far, nothing has been confirmed by Apple, so we have to wait for August to see if these rumors are true. [via Ubergizmo]  |
| Digg Reader launched in beta Posted: 29 Jun 2013 12:03 AM PDT Google Reader will be shutting down soon, and we already got AOL Reader as an alternative, but it seems that there is another RSS reader on the market. 
Digg Reader was launched in beta, and if you're a Google Reader user, you can continue where you left off simply by connecting via Google account. Digg Reader uses the similar shortcuts as Google Reader, and you can also easily Digg and like posts. In addition, you can save posts to read later services, or you can share the article you like over social networks. As for the reading part, there are two views, List or Expanded view, and there's a search bar for adding feeds as well.
We have to congratulate the development team for building Digg Reader in just three months time. Although Digg Reader is in beta, we're positive that development team will introduce new features soon. Digg Reader is available to desktop and iOS users, and we're expecting to see Android version someday in July. [via PCMag]  |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 line available for sale starting July 7th Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:19 PM PDT We wrote about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 on several occasions, but now we're happy to inform you that Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 line is launched and ready for pre-order. 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 line comprises 7-inch, 8-inch and 10.1-inch models, and all these models come with same design and infrared universal remote control. Regarding the display, all three models use the 1280×800 resolution, and on 10-inch model with 149 PPI pixel density, that resolution feels a bit low compared to other 10-inch tablets. As for the processor, these tablets come with Marvell PXA 986 processor, while the high-end model is equipped Intel Z2560. Regarding the battery, this tablet should provide you with eight to ten hours of movie playback, and we're expecting to see games running at 25-30 FPS.
All tablets from Galaxy Tab 3 line will be available for sale starting July 7th, but you can pre-order them from Best Buy, Amazon, Wal-Mart, h.h Gregg, Office Depot, Toys 'R' Us, P.C Richard & Son, Fry's, Newegg, Sears and Samsung.com for $199, $299 and $399. [via Ubergizmo]  |
| AOL Reader, a Google Reader replacement? Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:33 AM PDT You've probably heard that Google is shutting down Google Reader on July 1st, but there's no need to worry, since there's a new alternative called AOL Reader. 
AOL Reader is now official, and although it looks like a Google Reader a bit, it comes with better typography. If you prefer images over typography, there's also Cards view that uses similar interface as Pinterest or Google+. With AOL Reader you can easily tag and save articles for later, or you can quickly share them over social networks, and if you're a developer, there's an available API, so you can create third party apps. After creating your account, you can easily add feeds, or you can import your OPML XML file from Google Reader.
AOL Reader sounds like an interesting alternative to Google Reader, and in addition to web version, there's iOS version available as well, so if you're looking for new RSS reader, AOL Reader might be perfect for you. [via Ubergizmo]  |
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