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Apple Looking To Improve In-Car Integration Of Siri And Maps In iOS 7
Today 9to5Mac that Apple is looking to make considerable improvements to in-car integration with the iOS 7. In particular, the company is working with car manufacturers to integrate Siri and Maps services with the built-in displays in cars. The report said:
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Leave a commentGoogle Search App For iOS Is Updated With Google Now
Last month Google a video showing that Google Now tool would be coming to iOS, and today the company has released the 3.0 of its Google Search app with support for Google Now service.
Swype VP Confirms Discussions With Apple On Its Keyboard Technology
Earlier this week highly popular Swype keyboard become available for users of Android devices on , but only after the release of Jelly Bean with the built-in Swipe-like Gesture Typing functionality.
While it is known that Swype owner Nuance has a tight relationship with Apple through the Siri's voice recognition technology, a Swype executive has now confirmed that its company has had conversation with Apple over its keyboard technology. The Vice President Of Swype Aaron Sheedy said at :
Apple Patents: iPhone Used As Car’s Smart-Key And Parking Locator For Cars
Patently Apple reported on a two car-related patent applications from Apple, one helping you that is parked in a large car-park, the other allowing you to use the iPhone as a .
The smart-key concept is based on using a Bluetooth connection from the iPhone to unlock the car, which could be performed either manually or through a proximity rule, unlocking the car as you approach it.
The "iSteve" film is available online
The “iSteve” film by Funny Or Die at this point available on the network. The film stars Justin Long as Steve Jobs, and Jorge Garcia, known for the TV series “Lost” as Steve Wozniak.
Facebook Adding Chat Heads Feature To Its iOS App, Redesigned iPad Version
According to a from AllThingsD, later today Facebook will bring the new Chat Heads functionality from Facebook Home to its iOS app as part of a new update. Previously it was reported that Facebook was negotiating with Apple to add some of the new features to its iOS Facebook app.
The Verge got a with the new version of the app:
Official documentation for Pebble smart watch is available
Smart watch Pebble that has brought revenue of more than 10 million dollars on Kickstarter, now have official documentation available for iOS developers.
iPhone 5S Will Have Fingerprint Technology And Same Screen Size
Today Topeka analyst Brian White released a new research note summarizing his expectations on the iPhone 5S expected to arrive this summer.
It seems that he reversed his prior claims that the next iPhone model will have several different screen sizes, saying that at a trade show in China various sources claimed that the screen size would remain unchanged from the iPhone 5.
Bump App Loses The Ability To Share iTunes Music Between Devices
The popular file sharing app today was updated to version 3.5.8. According to change notes, in the new version developers have removed the ability to share tracks from your iTunes library to your computer or another Bump user.
Fruit Ninja game is free today
Popular games Fruit Ninja for iPhone and Fruit Ninja HD for iPad are available for free today. Regular price is $0.99 and $2.99.
You can download Fruit Ninja in AppStore. Here are the links:
Real Racing 3 updated with new cars and events
Electronic Arts published a major update to the awesome free-to-play game Real Racing 3. The update brings over a hundred new events and Chevy vehicles. Another feature many users have been waiting for is the improved game saving capability: in Real Racing 3 version 1.1, your progress is now saved and synced across all your devices via the cloud.
You can download Real Racing 3 version 1.1 for free in AppStore ().
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Google's openness gives a good chance to improve experience
After the introduction of the Facebook Home feature, a new level of user-focused integration for Android devices, Fortune has published an interview with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, in which he discusses a number of topics, including the rivalry between Apple and Google in the mobile handset market.
Apple television with 'iRing' accessory to launch this year
After meeting with Apple's suppliers in China, one analyst believes that Apple will release a TV with a new accessory that allows a user to control a TV using finger gestures.
Funny or Die released 'iSteve' teaser trailer
Last month, comedy site Funny or Die announced the future release of the 60-75 minute film iSteve, which is scheduled on April 15. It is based on events in the life of Steve Jobs. The movie stars Justin Long, who gained notoriety among fans of Apple for playing the role of "Mac" in the popular "get a Mac" advertising campaign, in the role of Jobs.
