Instagram's new 'Photos of You' feature lets users tag each other

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Instagram 35 lets users tag each other in photos" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/instagram-photos-of-you-1367514891.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">It was just a matter of time, really. We're well acquainted with Facebook letting us tag friends in our photos, so it's no shock that a similar feature has just spread to the social network's mobile darling, Instagram. The Android and iOS apps will both hit version 3.5 today, letting users tag others in a shot (whether or not they're human). A new Photos of You section has also been added to members' profiles, where you can see any photo linked to that account. As you might imagine, Instagram is already trying to head off potential privacy issues -- account holders have until May 16th before their Photos of You sections become public, and settings will let them turn down connections to any revealing (or simply inaccurate) images. The update is already available through the iTunes App Store and should be landing soon in Google Play. Hit up the source links if you've ever wanted to see how other Instagrammers see you.</div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65246801" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe></div>

Instagram's new 'Photos of You' feature lets users tag each other

It was just a matter of time, really. We're well acquainted with Facebook letting us tag friends in our photos, so it's no shock th...

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Redact offers £10,000 if you crack its messaging app, bets UK government you can't

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Redact offers 10,000 if you crack its messaging app, bets UK government you can't" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/redact-secure-messenger-1367328384.jpg" /></div>Software developers looking to kickstart (or simply brag about) their security have a common trick up their sleeve: give away prizes to successful crackers. Redact is trying just such a strategy with its Secure Messenger app for iOS. It's offering £10,000 ($15,482) to anyone who can visit London and successfully intercept an encrypted message delivered through the company's peer-based, PIN-to-PIN communication system. Entrants have until June 1st to prove that they're worthy of making an attempt. Redact has more reason to hope we lose beyond its pride and a big fat check, however -- it wants approval for handling the UK government's secure data, and it wouldn't hurt to have proof that the app design is airtight. If you're convinced that it's all just bluster, you can challenge the company yourself at the source link.<br /> </div></div>

Redact offers £10,000 if you crack its messaging app, bets UK government you can't

Software developers looking to kickstart (or simply brag about) their security have a common trick up their sleeve: give away prizes to s...

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Google Now available on iOS devices starting today

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Google Now available on iOS devices starting today" data-src-height="404" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/nowios.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">When it comes to major news, we didn't expect to hear much from Google in the run-up to I/O, but clearly, the company just couldn't wait that long. Google Now, a service that Android users have enjoyed for a year, just became available on iOS devices in the form of an update to the Google Search app, confirming those leaked videos we saw a few weeks ago. It won't have integration with notifications or alerts at launch -- it may come in a future update, but the company wasn't willing to divulge its future plans -- so you'll need to enter the app and swipe up to refresh your list of cards. The iOS version won't have every type of card that you'll find on Android, either: boarding passes, activity summary, events, concerts, Fandango and Zillow aren't included this go-round. Improvements and additional features will likely trickle in over time, but it's certainly better than nothing for iOS fans who've looked at Jelly Bean users with a slightly jealous eye. We've included Google's blog post in its entirety below, and you can jump to the source to download the app.</div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iTo-lLl7FaM?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Google Now available on iOS devices starting today

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Rdio brings new sharing options to iOS app

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Rdio brings new sharing options to iOS app, no longer confined to Facebook and Twitter" data-src-height="450" data-src-width="531" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/rdio-ios-sharing-update.jpg" /></div>It hasn't been all that long since the last update to Rdio's iOS app, but the music streaming service is back with yet another revision today that offers some new features and minor tweaks. The big addition is a change to the way you can share music: instead of simply sharing to Facebook or Twitter (something still available through a refreshed UI), you can now share songs or albums directly with other Rdio users. That feature's already available in Rdio's web interface and desktop apps, but hasn't yet made its way to the company's Android or Windows Phone apps. Apart from that, you can only expect some promised UI improvements elsewhere and the usual bug fixes.<br /> </div></div>

Rdio brings new sharing options to iOS app

It hasn't been all that long since the last update to Rdio's iOS app, but the music streaming service is back with yet another r...

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PebbleOS 1.10 supports third-party watch faces, sorts out iOS issues

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Pebble OS 11 supports thirdparty watch faces, sorts out iOS issues" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/pebble-smartwatch-review-angle-1365787634.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Pebble has been on a rapid cadence with smartwatch updates to justify those crowdfunded dollars, and it's not letting up just because watch shipments are well underway. PebbleOS 1.10 has arrived with support for custom watch faces built using the matching SDK. The revamp will be especially helpful for iOS users -- we see several fixes for crashes, permissions and power in store. Everyone gets options to disable backlighting and vibrations in certain conditions, too. As such, there's every reason to fire up the Pebble app for an upgrade, even if it's just for some visual variety.</div></div>

PebbleOS 1.10 supports third-party watch faces, sorts out iOS issues

Pebble has been on a rapid cadence with smartwatch updates to justify those crowdfunded dollars, and it's not letting up just because ...

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Microsoft roadmap leak shows Office for iOS and Android to be released in fall of 2014

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Microsoft roadmap leak shows Office for iOS and Android to be released in fall of 2014" data-src-height="441" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/officeandroid.jpg" /></div>Despite a recent preoccupation with the web-based Office 365 service, the folks in Redmond haven't stopped working to bring regular MS Office to mobile users. <em>ZDNet</em> reports that a leaked Microsoft Office roadmap shows that the ubiquitous productivity suite is due to land on Android and iOS in October of 2014. This seems to confirm earlier rumors of an iPad-friendly version of Office, but at a much later date than previously expected.<br /> <span>Android and iOS users aren't the only Office aficionados receiving good news, as the leak also indicates that touch-friendly Blue updates for Word, Excel PowerPoint and OneNote are due to appear for Windows 8 by October of this year. Furthermore, April of 2014 is set to deliver a new version of Office for Mac and Windows phone, and it looks like Microsoft Outlook will finally land on Windows RT by the fall of 2014, too. Naturally, we don't know what features these updates will bring, but it's nice to know they're coming, right?</span><br /> </div></div>

Microsoft roadmap leak shows Office for iOS and Android to be released in fall of 2014

Despite a recent preoccupation with the web-based Office 365 service, the folks in Redmond haven't stopped working to bring regular MS...

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Windows QuickStart Kit gives Mac developers a $25 testbed for IE and Windows 8

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Windows QuickStart Kit gives iOS and Mac developers a Microsoftmade testbed" data-src-height="450" data-src-width="450" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/windows-quickstart-for-mac.jpg" /></div>Microsoft knows that many Mac-based developers still have to test in a Windows environment, whether it's to check web rendering in Internet Explorer 10 or to port an iOS or Mac app to competing environments. The firm doesn't want anyone hemming and hawing over how they cross that digital divide, so it's launching a Windows QuickStart Kit in late April to make Windows testing a trivial affair. The USB drive bundle includes a full copy of Windows 8 Pro, virtual machine support through Parallels Desktop 8 and a set of porting labs to help with any app conversions. The lure may may as much about the cost as the convenience: outside of shipping, Microsoft is only asking for a $25 donation to Code.org, the Kahn Academy or Watsi.org. While code builders have to verify their credentials and race to buy from limited stock, the kit could still be one of the easiest (and most charitable) ways to go cross-platform.<br /> <strong>Update:</strong> If you'd hoped to grab one of the QuickStart Kits, that opportunity has now passed -- inventory is completely sold out. The upside? Given the popularity here, Microsoft has stated that it'll look into making other offers available in the near future. [Thanks, Carl]<br /> </div></div>

Windows QuickStart Kit gives Mac developers a $25 testbed for IE and Windows 8

Microsoft knows that many Mac-based developers still have to test in a Windows environment, whether it's to check web rendering in In...

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iPhone 5 carrier update may bring T-Mobile LTE to unlocked GSM models

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="iPhone 5 carrier update may bring T-Mobile LTE to unlocked GSM models" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/4-2-2013iphoneltet-mo.jpg" /></div>Word on the street is that an update will be hitting the iPhone 5 on April 5th that will turn on access to T-Mobile's LTE network on unlocked GSM models. While you'll have to wait until April 12th to pick up the iOS handset direct from the magenta-hued carrier, those who have been running rogue with unlocked devices from AT&T or purchased direct from Apple should soon be able to run at full, blistering 4G speeds. (Where the fledgling network has been fired up, at least.) The internal notice obtained by <em>TmoNews</em> (which you can see after the break) reads:<br /><blockquote> <span>"The T-Mobile Carrier Update is a minor iOS software update that enables official iPhone support by T-Mobile. When installed, the software update enables a handful of capabilities like Visual Voicemail, MMS Settings and Network/Device optimizations that customers do not have access to today. On April 5, the software update will begin being pushed via OTA to all iPhone devices on the T-Mobile network with iOS 6.1.x or higher."</span></blockquote>So it's not just LTE, but also some of the basic features that make the iPhone such a compelling product, which will suddenly turn on for T-Mo customers. We'll know soon enough if there's truth to these rumblings, but we'd imagine the iOS update would need to be pushed out ahead of the official T-Mobile iPhone launch.<br /> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="iPhone 5 carrier update may bring TMobile LTE to unlocked GSM models" data-src-height="155" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-02-at-10.45.48-am.png" /></div></div></div>

iPhone 5 carrier update may bring T-Mobile LTE to unlocked GSM models

Word on the street is that an update will be hitting the iPhone 5 on April 5th that will turn on access to T-Mobile's LTE network on u...

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Feedly Mobile revamp caters to Reader escapees with fast search, Must Reads

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Feedly Mobile revamp caters to Reader escapees with new search, mustreads" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/feedly-march-2013-1364428330.jpg" /></div>The phaseout of Google Reader is quickly becoming a boon for developers still carrying the torch for newsreader apps -- just ask Feedly, which now says it took on 3 million new users in the two weeks since Google's decision. Rather than simply wait for more customers to roll in on their own, though, the company is taking matters into its own hands with a major refresh of Feedly Mobile for Android and iOS. The update brings a reworked search engine that's both extra-quick and makes topic suggestions based on the collective subscriptions of the Feedly user base, getting better as more readers join the ranks. Other updates also serve those who want to keep things moving quickly. A new Must Reads section prioritizes feeds, a title-only view maximizes screen space and an updated sharing panel both allows a customizable shortcut as well as (slightly ironic) sharing to Google+. Once you've gotten over the sting of another Google spring cleaning, Feedly's potential solutions await at the source links.<br /> </div></div>

Feedly Mobile revamp caters to Reader escapees with fast search, Must Reads

The phaseout of Google Reader is quickly becoming a boon for developers still carrying the torch for newsreader apps -- just ask Feedly, ...

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تطبيق ينظم الموسيقى مثل الالعاب

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps"> </span></span></b><img alt="Tunable for Android and iOS shows musicians what it takes to be pitchperfect video" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/tunable.jpg" /><br /><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">و</span><span class="">لقد كان</span> <span class="hps">الموسيقيين الذين</span> <span class="hps">قدر من</span> <span class="hps">الممارسة</span> <span class="hps">تعرف</span> <span class="hps">عدم وجود</span> <span class="hps">التطور</span> <span class="hps">المشاركة في</span> <span class="hps">الحصول على</span> <span class="hps">صك</span> <span class="hps">في تناغم</span> <span class="hps">وفي الوقت المحدد</span>: <span class="hps">ضبط</span> <span class="hps">مربع</span> <span class="hps">ضوء المتابعة</span> <span class="hps">و</span>المسرع <span class="hps">يتأرجح</span> <span class="hps">قد تكون</span> <span class="hps">مواردها</span> <span class="hps">الحقيقية</span> <span class="hps">فقط.</span> <span class="hps">تقارب</span> <span class="hps">الأزرق</span> <span class="hps">يعرف أن</span> <span class="hps">تسمح</span> <span class="hps">تطبيقات الجوال</span> <span class="hps">أفضل،</span> <span class="hps">و</span>كشفت النقاب مؤخرا <span class="hps">الانضباطي</span> <span class="hps">باعتباره</span> <span class="hps">محطة واحدة</span> <span class="hps">لفناني الأداء</span> <span class="hps">أكثر</span> <span class="hps">تشددا.</span> <span class="hps">الروبوت</span> <span class="hps">دائرة الرقابة الداخلية</span> <span class="hps">وإطلاق</span> <span class="hps">يوفر</span> <span class="hps">الرسم البياني</span> <span class="hps">الحية التي</span> <span class="hps">يظهر فيها</span> <span class="hps">بقعة الحلو</span> <span class="hps">هو</span> <span class="hps">الملعب،</span> <span class="hps">وكيف</span> <span class="hps">عن كثب</span> <span class="hps">وتابعت</span> <span class="hps">الموسيقى</span> <span class="hps">على طول</span> <span class="hps">لثوان</span> <span class="hps">القليلة الماضية</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">نعمة</span> <span class="hps">للاعبين</span> <span class="hps">النحاس، و</span>المطربون <span class="hps">وغيرهم ممن يحتاجون</span> <span class="hps">للحفاظ على</span> <span class="hps">مذكرة</span> <span class="hps">لل</span> <span class="hps">أكثر من</span> <span class="hps">لحظة</span>. <span class="hps">هناك أيضا</span> <span class="hps">مولد</span> <span class="hps">لهجة</span> <span class="hps">بسيطة و</span>المسرع <span class="hps">للتخصيص</span> <span class="hps">هذا ما</span> <span class="hps">ينظر اليه بسهولة</span> <span class="hps">من مسافة بعيدة.</span> <span class="hps">في حين انها</span> <span class="hps">1 دولار إلى</span> <span class="hps">محاولة</span> <span class="hps">الانضباطي</span><span class="">،</span> <span class="hps">التي قد تكون</span> <span class="hps">بمبالغ زهيدة</span> <span class="hps">لمن</span> <span class="hps">كنت</span> <span class="hps">بدلا من انفاق</span> <span class="hps">الوقت</span> <span class="hps">اتقان</span> <span class="hps">حثالة</span> <span class="hps">من</span> <span class="hps">أساسيات</span> <span class="hps">التطرق من جديد</span><span class="">.</span></span></b></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/22QYRD84SLQ?feature=player_detailpage" width="640"></iframe></div>

تطبيق ينظم الموسيقى مثل الالعاب

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Insert Coin: Dash charts your car data live, with gauges and a dashcam

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <em>In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please<span> </span>send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line.</em></div><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Insert Coin Drive with Dash charts car data live, with gauges and dashcams video" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/insert-coin-drive-with-dash-2.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> We've seen a few stabs at smartphone-enhanced car diagnostics as of late, but many good solutions like Automatic Link and Delphi's Vehicle Diagnostics are primarily useful after you've parked. The upcoming Dash OBD-II adapter is certainly up to that side of the job, telling a Bluetooth-connected iOS device (and eventually, Android) about your car's problems and estimating fuel costs based on the gas tank's levels. Where it stands out is its usefulness while on the road: the custom app offers custom live gauges, including a Green-Meter for ideal fuel economy that you won't usually find in a real instrument cluster. There's even a dashcam mode that overlays travel details on captured video, whether it's to support insurance claims or just to immortalize a drive through the back country.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> If the Dash approach sounds intriguing, you'll be glad to hear that the contribution tiers are simple. Drivers who want their own Dash can pledge $69 if they live in the US, or $20 more if they're in Canada; adding another $51 to either pledge bundles a second model for two-car households. Both the mobile app and a web-based logging service will be free. Those who donate should get their units in October if Dash makes its $750,000 goal, although eager adopters willing to spend $150 on a beta tester's tier should get a not-quite-finished example in July. Hit the source link if you'd like your car's data to be more of a constant companion.</div></div>

Insert Coin: Dash charts your car data live, with gauges and a dashcam

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a ...

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Final Fantasy V arrives on iOS, is unlikely to be the last

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Final Fantasy V arrives on iOS, is unlikely to be the last" data-src-height="336" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/ffv.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">A touch iteration of the once SNES-bound Final Fantasy V has now appeared on the iTunes App Store, with a softer graphical lick, some new job classes (Gladiator, Cannoneer, Oracle and Necromancer) and an obligatory extra boss to test your leveling-up skills against. The price of four new costumes for your meteor-riding protagonists? Just shy of $16. Saving the world was never going to be <strike>cheap</strike> easy.</div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8XO9N_18mE4?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Final Fantasy V arrives on iOS, is unlikely to be the last

A touch iteration of the once SNES-bound Final Fantasy V has now appeared on the iTunes App Store, with a softer graphical lick, some new ...

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Twitterrific 5.2 brings push notifications, one handful of testers at a time

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Twitterrific 52 brings push notifications, one handful of testers at a time" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/twitterrific-5-iphone-5.jpg" /></div>More than a few iOS-based Twitter users were happy to see Twitterrific 5 appear late last year with a fresh design, but were less than thrilled to go without the push notifications that many take for granted in other apps. Equality has come through Twitterrific 5.2 -- for some, at least. The upgrade at last pops up interactions as they happen, with a symbol to indicate whether it's a conversation, favorite or retweet. Push delivery isn't guaranteed at this point, however. Iconfactory is currently rolling out the beta-level feature to users in batches of 1,000 to avoid oversaturating its servers; you may have to wait awhile. The impatient still get some upgrades to sate their appetite, though, including user banners on profiles, discussion sharing through email and Droplr content thumbnails. If you're willing to pay $6 ($3 on sale) for more than what Twitter gives away for free, the new version may be a good excuse to try something new.<br /> </div></div>

Twitterrific 5.2 brings push notifications, one handful of testers at a time

More than a few iOS-based Twitter users were happy to see Twitterrific 5 appear late last year with a fresh design, but were less than th...

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Addappt goes public, gives iOS users group contact control and messaging

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Addappt goes public, gives iOS users group contacts and messaging" data-src-height="450" data-src-width="491" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/addappt-iphone5.jpg" /></div>While Addappt has been teasing painless contact syncing between iOS-using friends and colleagues since its December launch, its invitation-only nature has kept most of us on the sidelines. It may be time to try Addappt now that an update opens the doors to the public. On top of widening the app's audience for its update once, share everywhere approach, the 1.3 release brings group management that easily lets us lump coworkers or social circles together. Messaging is appropriately easier as well -- it's possible to quickly text or email everyone in a given group, including the option to share more photos at once than the five that iOS usually allows. A port to Android isn't yet on the cards, but iPhone and iPod touch owners tired of missing phone number changes can give Addappt a whirl today.<br /> </div></div>

Addappt goes public, gives iOS users group contact control and messaging

While Addappt has been teasing painless contact syncing between iOS-using friends and colleagues since its December launch, its invitati...

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ThinkFlood closes shop, brings RedEye universal remote down with it

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/04/redeye-pro.jpg" /></div>Fans of ThinkFlood might want to shed a few tears today, as the company has just announced it's closing its doors. As a reminder, ThinkFlood was responsible for the RedEye universal remote control system that allowed any smartphone or web-connected device to control everything from a home theatre to a HVAC unit. It was an ambitious project to be sure, which might be the reason behind its demise. If you're a current RedEye customer, rest assured that your hardware and apps will continue to work. However, certain licensed tech like ThinkFlood's device code database and television program guide will become unavailable as licenses expire, so be sure to get those configured ASAP. As the curtains close, there might be a sliver of hope; ThinkFlood's intellectual property is currently up for sale from a creditor, which could point toward a RedEye resurrection if the right buyer is found. Until then however, we might suggest looking for an alternative solution.<br /> </div></div>

ThinkFlood closes shop, brings RedEye universal remote down with it

Fans of ThinkFlood might want to shed a few tears today, as the company has just announced it's closing its doors. As a reminder, Th...

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Apple updates iOS Podcasts app with new design, custom stations

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Apple overhauls iOS Podcasts app, adds custom stations" data-src-height="350" data-src-width="424" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/apple-podcasts-app.jpg" /></div>There's been few Apple iOS apps that have garnered more complaints than the company's Podcasts app (outside of Maps, at least), and it looks like it's now finally taken some of those criticisms into consideration with the latest update (version 1.2). That includes the overly-stylized design, which has been ditched in favor of a simpler approach that's more in line with the iTunes app (including a far more basic player interface). Along with those changes come some new features like custom stations, which are each stored in iCloud and updated automatically, and so-called On-The-Go playlists that'll let you load up any individual episodes you like. You can find the app itself and the full list of changes now in the App Store.<br /> </div></div>

Apple updates iOS Podcasts app with new design, custom stations

There's been few Apple iOS apps that have garnered more complaints than the company's Podcasts app (outside of Maps, at least), a...

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Automatic Link connects phone and car for better driving, we go hands-on (video)

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">  <img alt="Automatic Link handson and test drive" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticleadimage.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Scanners that can read data from your car's OBD-II port (which is in every car built since 1996) aren't exactly new; they're on-hand at every mechanic's workshop and curious car enthusiasts can buy them from most hardware stores. But few port readers are consumer-friendly enough for the everyday driver to grok.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Enter the newly announced Automatic Link, which uses Bluetooth 4.0 and a paired smartphone to deliver diagnostic info with a decidedly novel twist. Instead of just hard facts, it offers an innovative array of features that range from monitoring driving habits, dialing 911 in case of an accident and even letting you clear a check engine light if you can fix the problem yourself. Join us after the break where we give the Link a bit of a test drive, speak to Automatic's lead product guy and find out a bit more about the potential of this tiny plastic nub.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink01.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink02.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink03.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink04.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink05.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink14.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink06.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink07.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink09.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink10.jpg" width="640" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlink12.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">As far as the actual Link device goes, there's not much to say about it. It's, well, a tiny white plastic plug with the letter A on the front. There's an LED indicator at the top that glows red or green depending on its connection status and a speaker on the back that beeps when you've made a driving faux pas. What's interesting is what's inside; it has an accelerometer which is useful for detecting those sudden movements, and Bluetooth 4.0, which is used to transmit a set of data to your smartphone.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">The app, therefore, is the real star of the show. From our initial hands-on, it seems surprisingly polished for essentially a 1.0 release. The main hub appears to be the trip timeline, which records information about each drive you had that week. It calculates what it deems to be your MPG on a trip, the ideal MPG based on whether you drove on the highway or city streets, the map of your route and whether or not you made any fuel-efficiency mistakes like braking too hard or accelerating too quickly. From this information, the Automatic app comes up with what it thinks is your driving score for that week -- the higher the number, the better your driving.</div><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="DNP Automatic Link handson and test drive video" data-src-height="413" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlinkpost07.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">But the app goes beyond just taking note of your MPG. It also uses geolocation data to determine which gas station you just visited to fill up and will automatically calculate how much you paid based on a database of stations. As you drive around, the app will tell you just how much your driving is actually costing you based on that last fill-up and your driving speed. Of course, geolocation also comes in handy when trying to find a lost car in a giant parking lot.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Perhaps more interestingly, Automatic can also suss out the reason behind a check engine light along with an appropriate course of action. The app lets you know what the error code means and if it's a serious problem, it'll bring up a map of nearby auto shops along with their Yelp ratings. However, if the solution is a simple DIY remedy like tightening your gas cap, you can go ahead and turn off the light with the app itself, saving you time and money. Last but certainly not least, the app will dial 911 and up to three emergency contacts when it thinks you've been in an accident -- it figures that out with the data it collects from the Link's accelerometer.</div><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="DNP Automatic Link handson and test drive video" data-src-height="413" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/automaticlinkpost11.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">We had a chance to take a test drive of the Automatic device with Ljuba Miljkovic, Automatic's chief product officer, and he told us that the Link device is purposefully "dumb." While it has the aforementioned accelerometer and Bluetooth capabilities, it relies on the phone to provide everything else, from GPS to a data connection. "If we recreated that [in the hardware], we would need to charge users a monthly fee," he said. "We thought it'd be best just to charge for the Link itself." </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">After about a year of development, the Link can finally be pre-ordered through Automatic's website. It costs $69.95, while the app is free. Both the hardware and the iOS app will be available in May. The iOS app works over Bluetooth 4.0 so it won't drain the phone's battery, but the standard is only available in the iPhone 4S and the 5. The Android app, however, works with all Bluetooth standards, and will be available later in the fall. For an interview with Miljkovic where he gives us a test drive and a first-hand demo of the Link, check the video below.</div></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="349" id="viddler-237705b3" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="//www.viddler.com/embed/237705b3/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=73609267&disablebranding=0&view_secret=73609267" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="545"></iframe></div>

Automatic Link connects phone and car for better driving, we go hands-on (video)

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CBS brings full episode streaming in HD to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/cbs-ipad-app.jpg" class="decoded" height="446" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/cbs-ipad-app.jpg" width="640" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Welcome to the 21st century, CBS. Following in the footsteps of NBC, TBS, TNT, ABC and a smattering of others, CBS has launched a new iOS app that enables iPhone, iPod touch and iPad owners to stream full-length, HD-quality episodes of CBS programming right on their mobile device. The app includes offerings from its primetime, daytime and late night schedule, with flagships like NCIS, CSI, How I Met Your Mother and The Late Show with David Letterman being called out in particular. Daytime and late night programming will be available within 24 hours after initial airing, while most primetime programs will be available on the eighth day after broadcast. For those awaiting similar treatment on non-iOS platforms, the company has assured the universe that it'll bring similar functionality to Windows 8 and Android "later this year." The upside here is that there's no mention of cost, which should ease any frustrations of having to wait up to eight days to see something that aired live on the network. Moreover, the new app will integrate the existing CBS Connect App experience by the start of the Fall TV season, bringing a polished second-screen experience to those watching CSI, Criminal Minds, Hawaii Five-O and NCIS: Los Angeles. Now, if only we could convince every other channel to distribute its content over the web without arcane restrictions, we'd be happier than Gallagher at a farmer's market. Hide Press Release CBS LAUNCHES FULL-EPISODE STREAMING APP FOR iPad AND iPhone App Offers CBS's Leading Primetime Programming Eight Days After Broadcast Daytime and Late Night Programming Available Day After Broadcast App To Expand To All Major Mobile and Tablet Platforms Later This Year NEW YORK – March 14, 2013 – CBS Corporation today announced the launch of the new CBS App for iPhone and iPad users, offering full-episode streaming of CBS programming from primetime, daytime and late night. The new app further extends the reach of the shows' audience, providing more flexibility and opportunity for catch-up viewing and opens yet another monetization window for the Company's industry-leading content. The CBS App is available for immediate download from the App Store, and offers original and second-screen features for CBS's popular shows such as NCIS, THE GOOD WIFE, CSI, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS and THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, among many others. Daytime and late night programming will be available within 24 hours after initial airing, while most primetime programs will be available on the eighth day after broadcast. CBS also announced it would introduce similar full-episode streaming apps for all major mobile and tablet platforms later this year, including Android and Windows 8. "We have been methodically and strategically finding new ways to satiate the appetite for our content on new platforms, while tapping into the tremendous revenue provided by doing so," said Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation. "Our announcement today achieves both of these objectives, while protecting our very healthy current ecosystem. In addition – by making our shows available on all the leading mobile devices out there – we are confident we will bring a whole new set of viewers to the CBS Television Network and build upon our standing as the #1 network in the business." "Our online viewers not only want to watch their favorite shows on multiple devices, they want deeper engagement with the programs they love," said Jim Lanzone, President of CBS Interactive. "The new CBS App gives them the best of both worlds, letting people watch CBS shows on the best screen available for them, with a host of extra features that give them a richer viewing experience whenever and wherever they tune in." The new CBS App will integrate the existing CBS Connect App experience by the start of the Fall TV season. At that time, the CBS App will offer: integrated social feeds; live events that allow fans to engage directly with talent; and second-screen experiences synched to the broadcast with additional content for select shows like CSI, CRIMINAL MINDS, HAWAII FIVE-O and NCIS: LOS ANGELES. Buick is the official launch partner for the new CBS App, bringing users CBS programming with reduced commercial interruption for the first several weeks after launch. The new app further extends the CBS.com experience to viewers, where the website has led all other broadcast networks in terms of unique viewers for 51 consecutive months (comScore Video Metrix, February 2013). </div></div>

CBS brings full episode streaming in HD to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

  Welcome to the 21st century, CBS. Following in the footsteps of NBC, TBS, TNT, ABC and a smattering of others, CBS has launched a new iOS ...

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Breathometer lets phone users keep alcohol in check from a keychain (video)

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Breathometer lets Android and iPhone users keep their alcohol in check from a keychain video" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/breathometer-iphone.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Who knew that smartphone owners were suddenly such temperate drinkers? Just days after Alcohoot unveiled its take on a phone-friendly breathalyzer, Breathometer is here with its own way to watch our tipsiness. The namesake, FDA-approved gadget will plug into the headphone jack of an Android or iOS device and warn if our blood is too alcohol-rich, all while staying small enough to fit on a keychain. Plans are underway to eventually let soused users hail a taxi from the native app. The Breathometer won't be available until we're at the height of summer party season, but it should be cheap enough to eliminate any excuses: its Indiegogo campaign is asking for just $20 to secure a Breathometer alongside a pledge, or less than a good night out.</div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3InreEvqeA4?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Breathometer lets phone users keep alcohol in check from a keychain (video)

  Who knew that smartphone owners were suddenly such temperate drinkers? Just days after Alcohoot unveiled its take on a phone-friendly brea...

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Alleged Google Now for iOS video leaks on YouTube, is promptly pulled

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Alleged Google Now for iOS video leaks on YouTube, is promptly pulled" data-src-height="336" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/3-11-2013googlenowios.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">iOS fans jealous of Jelly Bean's creepy Google Now might finally have something to get excited about. An October update to the Google Search app finally delivered an updated voice recognition experience to Apple's platform, but sadly alerts and contextual cards of data were nowhere to be seen. Of course, Mountain View has never been one to keep its wares to a single platform, and many expect that it's only a matter of time before Now makes its proper debut on iOS. Those that like to dip their toes in both ponds might be interested in a video brought to our attention by a tipster earlier today. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">The clip, embedded after the break, is allegedly a low resolution version of a promotional video for Google Now on iPhone and iPad. The video has since been pulled from YouTube and appears to feature the same voice actress as the original Now announcement (which you'll also find after the break for comparison). Supposedly, Now will be accessible in an upcoming iOS app update simply by swiping up from the main screen. Of course, there's always the chance that is an impressive fake or even a canceled project that's only being leaked now. We've reached out to Google for comment, but even if the search giant remains silent, we're confident the truth will be known soon enough.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pPqliPzHYyc?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Alleged Google Now for iOS video leaks on YouTube, is promptly pulled

iOS fans jealous of Jelly Bean's creepy Google Now might finally have something to get excited about. An October update to the Google Se...

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