Google updates new Nexus 7 to address multitouch issues

Google is pushing the update for second generation of Nexus 7 on Thursday morning to address multitouch issues reported by some Nexus 7 users. Google’s Paul Wilcox confirmed the patch’s release on the product forums to fix touchscreen sensitivity issues. “As a couple of you have mentioned, there’s a new system update that’s started rolling Continue reading “Google updates new Nexus 7 to address multitouch issues”

Find My iPhone updated for iOS 7, only for developers

Apple released an update for Find My iPhone app that’s intended only for developers. The problem occurs where regular users can perform the update as well. However, many have noted that they cannot log-in to the updated Find My iPhone app without having a developer account. The redesigned app icon, which was first introduced in Continue reading “Find My iPhone updated for iOS 7, only for developers”

Oppo teases N1 with rear touch panel coming in September

Earlier this week, Oppo confirmed the existence of the Oppo N1 cameraphone, though few actual details are known about the phone’s hardware or design. Since then, the company has been regularly updating it’s Weibo and Twitter accounts with minor teasers in a series of provocative ads. The latest tweet suggests that the Oppo N1 will feature Continue reading “Oppo teases N1 with rear touch panel coming in September”

Fujifilm’s New Instax Mini 90 Neoclassic Camera

Despite the digital camera sales slowly losing it’s grasp to smartphones, Fujifilm’s instax camera which was supposed to be a niche product targeting the younger market has been a success. Masato Yamamoto, general manager of Fujifilm’s photo imaging products division said “People crave something real, a physical object that is unique and that you can Continue reading “Fujifilm’s New Instax Mini 90 Neoclassic Camera”

Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign has 8 Hours left to raise $19 million

“This morning the Ubuntu Edge passed the $10,266,845 raised by the Pebble smartwatch to become the world’s biggest ever fixed crowdfunding campaign,” Canonical wrote on its Indiegogo campaign page on Friday. With just 8 hours left, Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Edge, is still more than $19 million shy of it’s $32 million goal. Even Continue reading “Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign has 8 Hours left to raise $19 million”

Google launches Helpouts to let you get Expert help on Video Call

Google is launching a new service called Google Helpouts. The basic idea is for people to get help from experts in real time, connecting each other with a Google Hangout video call. The service is not live yet and Google is inviting people with expertise across a number of topics to sign-up before the service Continue reading “Google launches Helpouts to let you get Expert help on Video Call”

Apple Hires Nike’s Fuelband Consultant

Apple has hired fitness expert and Nike product consultant, Jay Blahink.  He consulted for several companies like Nike, Gatorade and General Electric in his career in the fitness industry and is the main developer of the Nike’s Fuelband. Apple’s CEO has previously praised Nike’s Fuelband. Quoting at the D11 conference, “You know I wear this, it’s Continue reading “Apple Hires Nike’s Fuelband Consultant”