Microsoft Unveils Xbox One, an All-In-One Entertainment System

Microsoft Unveils Xbox One, an All-In-One Entertainment System

Earlier today, after several months of speculations Microsoft launched its much awaited next generation gaming console, the Xbox One at a media event at its headquarters in Redmond.

Microsoft is calling it the ultimate all-in-one gaming and entertainment system. During the presentation, Microsoft focused more on the new console as a living room device than as a gaming console.

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Instashare lets you easily transfer files between iOS devices, Macs

Instashare lets you easily transfer files between iOS devices, Macs

If you have multiple iOS devices, you’ve probably noticed that it’s quite tricky to share photos from device to device. There’s no option to share by Bluetooth, and there are no file management apps for iOS. Sure you can email a photo from device to device, but it can be somewhat wasteful to send something on a round trip halfway around the world just to get a file to the device a few mere inches away from the device you’re holding. Instashare is here to change that by bringing drag and drop file transfers between your iOS and Macs.

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Free Apps: The Heist, Flickr Studio and Oldify

Free Apps: The Heist, Flickr Studio and Oldify

Today’s free apps include The Heist a puzzle game by the makers of Camera+, Flickr Studio, a third party Flickr app for the iPad and Oldify, a fun app to take pictures of your friends and make them look old.

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Take better photos with your iPhone [Deals Hub]

Take better photos with your iPhone [Deals Hub]

The iPhone is so much more than a simple phone – it’s replacing a ton of other gadgets that you’d normally take with you when you’re on the go. One of the biggest uses of the iPhone is for taking photos, and this iPhone Hacks Deals offer will show you how to make the most out of each and every shot – and for just $19!

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Flickr, Vimeo integration coming to iOS 7

Flickr, Vimeo integration coming to iOS 7

Flickr and Vimeo are all set to become first-class citizens on iOS, as Apple works with these companies to deeply integrate their services into iOS 7. Flickr and Vimeo are popular media sharing networks, with Flickr specialising in photos while Vimeo in videos.

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Senator John McCain asks Tim Cook “Why do I have to keep updating the apps on my iPhone”

Senator John McCain asks Tim Cook “Why do I have to keep updating the apps on my iPhone”

Apple CEO Tim Cook today testified in front of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee, defending the company’s tax avoidance strategies. During a questioning session with Cook, U.S. Senator John McCain asked a rather funny question to Tim Cook about an issue that bothers many people.

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Google Play Music All Access unofficially coming to iPhone and iPad

Google Play Music All Access unofficially coming to iPhone and iPad

Last week when Google launched Google Play Music “All Access,” its music streaming service, it didn’t come as a surprise when it didn’t release an app for the iPhone and iPad as it is still to release an app for Google Music that was launched in 2011.

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QuickGestures brings Android-style gestures to iPhone’s Contacts and Phone app

QuickGestures brings Android-style gestures to iPhone’s Contacts and Phone app

QuickGestures is a new jailbreak tweak that brings Android-style gestures to the Contact lists in the Phone and Contacts app.

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Apple courting American Express cardholders in India with a 10% cash-back offer

Apple courting American Express cardholders in India with a 10% cash-back offer

The iPhone is expensive, even if you live in the West, so you can only imagine how hard it must be for someone living in places like India. That’s not to say Indians are poor, but let’s be honest, there’s an obvious difference in income levels.

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Yahoo unveils redesigned Flickr site, offers a free TB of storage space

Yahoo unveils redesigned Flickr site, offers a free TB of storage space

Hot on the heels of the Tumblr acquisition, Yahoo has released a completely redesigned website for Flickr, the popular yet what seemed like a neglected photo sharing service.

Along with the launch of the new design for its website, Yahoo has also announced that it is giving users a 1 terabyte of storage space for free so that they can upload and share all their images in full resolution.

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