iPhone Hacks: Control Cable Clutter with CableHub Two Pack [Deals Hub], and more for 04/17/2014

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Control Cable Clutter with CableHub Two Pack [Deals Hub], and more for 04/17/2014

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Control Cable Clutter with CableHub Two Pack [Deals Hub]

By StackSocial on Apr 17, 2014 10:30 am

When you’re tech obsessed like we are, you can end up with more wires and cords than you know what to do with. Even in an age where we talk about wireless devices so often, we still have to plug in at some point during the day, be it to a battery charger or with our headphones. No matter the reason, you’re sure to have some tangled cords laying around. Get them in order with the help of the CableHub. You can get it on sale now from the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading →

Apple testing iOS 7.1.1 software update to fix bugs

By Gautam on Apr 17, 2014 09:42 am

9to5Mac reports that they’re seeing hits from iOS 7.1.1 devices on their web servers, which indicates that Apple may be preparing to release an update soon. Continue reading →

Marissa Mayer plans to persuade Apple to make Yahoo! the default iOS Search engine

By Gautam on Apr 17, 2014 09:05 am

Re/code reports that Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer is working on two internal projects to improve company’s mobile search engine and monetization platform so that she can convince Apple to replace Google, and make Yahoo the default search engine on mobile Safari on the iPhone and iPad. Continue reading →

iOS 8 to include song identification feature powered by Shazam

By Gautam on Apr 16, 2014 10:28 pm

Apple is planning to include a music discovery feature in iOS 8 that will let users identify a song and its artist using an iPhone or iPad, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Apple is working with Shazam, the company that offers one of our favorite song recognition apps in the App Store. Continue reading →

Google's Experimental "Project Tango" Smartphone Uses Apple's PrimeSense Chip

By Stephen Hall on Apr 16, 2014 06:54 pm

Google unveiled its experimental “Project Tango” smartphone earlier this year, and its 3D indoor and outdoor mapping technology was rumored to be powered by the Movidius Myriad 1 3D-sensing chip. This turned out to be true. However, a recent teardown revealed that the device is also powered by Apple technology, namely the PrimeSense Capri PS1200 3D imaging system-on-a-chip. Continue reading →

App Deals for today: Download Horn, Toad Rider, Barcode, Dots and more for free

By Jason on Apr 16, 2014 05:03 pm

We have some great apps for you today that have gone free for a short duration on the App Store, including Horn, Barcode, Toad Rider, Days+ and more. Continue reading →

Anki Drive adds new cars and tracks to AI-based racing game

By Jason on Apr 16, 2014 04:24 pm

Anki, the slot car racing game with AI-powered toy cars, today added two new cars and two new tracks to the game, as well as a new gameplay mode. Continue reading →

Google's Project Ara imagines the future of the mobile industry with modular smartphones

By Jason on Apr 16, 2014 02:48 pm

The smartphone industry is currently dominated by three companies, Apple, Samsung and Google, who mostly rely on you, the buyer, updating your phone every two years for their revenue. But what if you didn’t have to upgrade your phone every couple of years to get the latest and greatest hardware specs? Continue reading →

Easier way to Hide Stock Apps in iOS 7.1

By Gautam on Apr 16, 2014 01:41 pm

Last month, we showed you how to hide stock apps in iOS 7.1 without jailbreaking. There is an even easier way to hide stock apps in iOS 7.1. Continue reading →

Apple seeds seventh beta version of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 to Developers

By Gautam on Apr 16, 2014 12:58 pm

Last night, Apple seeded the seventh beta version of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 (build number: 13D43) to developers. The new beta version arrives a week after the sixth beta version was released. Continue reading →