The 24K Gold HTC One: A Smartphone Fit for a King

By Daniel P. Howley, LAPTOP Senior Writer | Dec 10, 2013 05:04 PM EST

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HTC’s One was arguably one of the most beautiful smartphones to make its debut in 2013. But the all-aluminum handset has nothing on its gold sibling. Valued at $2,500, the 24 carat gold-plated HTC One looks like the kind of smartphone King Midas would strut around with. But you can’t just pick up this smartphone at your local carrier’s store. This bad boy is only available as part of the smartphone maker’s HTC in NYC contest. 

To enter, users have to just snap a picture of anything they think is beautiful and tweet it with the hashtag “HTCinNYC” and “US.” If the photo is accepted by HTC, you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of two gold HTC Ones. Beyond its luxurious exterior, the gold HTC One is just like any other One. You get a 4.7-inch 1080p display, quad-core processor and 32GB of RAM, not to mention HTC’s wonderful front-mounted BoomSound speakers. There’s no difference in software either. It’s the exact same Android operating system with HTC’s Sense overlay.

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Apple MacBook Air (11-inch) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Face-Off

Microsoft’s Surface tablets have been trying to replace your laptop since they launched last year, and the new Surface Pro 2 makes a more compelling argument than ever. Starting at $899 ($999 as reviewed), the Windows 8.1 tablet’s speedy Intel Core processor and sharp touch screen make it a worthy adversary to Apple’s $999 11-inch MacBook Air notebook for those who want a highly portable productivity machine. But which of these two products gets the job done best for under a grand?

The MacBook Air and Surface Pro 2 are built very differently, so you’ll have to decide which of these two portable computers suits you best. The 2013 MacBook Air retains the razor-thin aluminum unibody of its previous incarnations, with a set of black island keys that have become standard for Apple notebooks.

While the Surface Pro 2 can be used as a laptop, the device is a tablet at its core. Like the original Surface Pro, the sequel sports an all-black magnesium-alloy body, with a kickstand that unfolds from the back panel for tabletop use. The Pro has a touch screen that the Air lacks, but Apple’s offering is the only one of the two to provide a keyboard out of the box.

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Nokia Lumia 521 to go ahead deal at Walmart afterward week

Nokia Lumia 521 to go ahead deal at Walmart afterward week

Might 3, 2013 | By Surur

Reuters report that the Nokia Lumia 521 will be hitting the racks at Walmart afterward week, in the wake of pushing out on the Home Shopping Network.

The handset will go ahead deal unsubsidized for $150, and will be combined with T-Mobile's $30 for every month unrestricted information and content arrange, which obviously is a promise free offering given that the handset has been bought through and through.

"There is a chance for us to offer an exceptionally high caliber mechanism in the standard," said Terry Myerson, head of the Windows Phone unit, at Microsoft's facilities close Seattle a week ago. "That is where we've made advance in the final couple of months and its a technique we'll press on to investigate in the United States."

The value contrasts well with the iphone 5, which expenses 579.99 spread over 24 months, more than 3 times additional costly.

Terry noted that Windows Phone did well when the real unsubsidized cost of a telephone was uncovered via bearers.

"At&t and Verizon have been incredible friends," said Myerson. "Be that as it may where the business sector motion are distinctive, and where the specialists play an alternate part, we have done better."

Microsoft however guaranteed to contend on more than cost, with Myerson maxim afterward assignment for Windows telephones is to power Microsoft's Office and Xbox items to make a truly new telephone encounter, if as a work apparatus or progressed toy.

"I don't think we've drawing close to the full potential. Those are our two measurements here, Office and Xbox. We need to carry to life finishing work and carry to life that genuine fun, here on this thing in your pocket. That is set to advance as time marches onward."

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LG Nexus 4 is in Entel

Google and LG have worked together to introduce the new Nexus 4 smartphone has a 4.7-inch screen and quad-core Snapdragon processor.

The new device will have a resolution of 1280 by 760 pixels and a density of 320 pixels per inch (ppi), which you can find in our stores.

Regarding its features into more detail, you can tell he has 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor at 1.5 GHz and 2 GB of RAM. It also has an 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front. Includes Bluetooth 4.0, 2100 mAh battery and HSPA + network support.

The device will attempt to make the most of Android 4.2, the new version of Google's operating system, the terminal will have opportunities NFC communication.

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Qu'advient-il si je mon perds smartphone

Our devices are becoming a must, and be without a phone for many is synonymous with being disconnected. Not only use the computer to make or receive calls, as well as storage units and personal information, even for online transactions like banking consultations, shopping and more.

For this reason, we recommend that you follow these simple steps on what to do if you lose your device.

Protect access to your Smartphone:

Prevention as the first recommendation, if they steal your computer, is not only to allow the PIN code access, but also to have another set password security to unlock the phone by an unlock pattern .

Support the program:

Another important aspect to consider is to make a backup of the contacts you have on your computer for this we recommend that you use the backup program is available for you to be a Entel to customers. To look at our selection of more information on this procedure.

IMEI:

Most smartphones have an IMEI number, which is the International Mobile Equipment Identity, in simple words is a code that differentiates one device from another. If you lose your phone, we recommend that you call 103 and give this number to turn off your computer. For the code you just dial * # 06 # and see the information.

Applications:

The solution is very simple, we recommend that you download only tools Play Store, App Store. It may seem logical to you, but there are not certified applications and may contain viruses or other threat to your computer.

Backups

This is a highly recommended practice, and you'll be good to save all information containing your smartphone: directory, photos, videos, documents, etc.. In case something happens to your phone, you can restore the data to another quickly and efficiently.

Social Networks:

Access to social networking applications deserve special mention. This is because Facebook, Twitter and more often storing passwords. If your computer was lost or stolen, a malicious user could access your profile and could even happen to you. Therefore, it is advisable to configure applications for entering the password every time you want to use to avoid problems.

And you still have some of these tips? If the answer is no, I suggest you start doing it, especially on the issue of the agenda backup Entel have at your disposal.

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How do I find the software version on my iPhone

If you want to know which version of iOS you have installed the software on your iPhone, now teach you how.

The first thing you have to do is go to settings and connect your iPhone to your computer and use iTunes.

If you choose the first option in the iPhone select Settings, then General, then the information. You will see the contents of your device, including the version of the option that tells you what to update you on your iPhone.

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Formulae – Your formulas at hand

Formulae – Your formulas at hand

April 21, 2013 | By Romain

If you want to calculate the result of a formula, you have two options:

• use a calculator, but if you have to redo the same formula with another value for a variable you have to retape the entire formula.
• use a spreadsheet software like Excel, but this is too powerful to just compute a formula.

Formulae was born from this observation. This app is a simply tool allowing you to calculate a formula and simply change the value of a variable and compute it again. This app contains predefined formulas like the BMI or areas formulas. No need to browse the web to find the formula you seek, Formulae is in your pocket.

The formula I want is not part of the predefined ones?

No problem you can simply create it. You can create constants shared among all the formulas and variables locals to the one you are creating.

Why would I use this app?

• If you are a doctor and you have to calculate the renal clearance of a patient, you can do it with Formulae.
• If you are a student and you want to verify a calculation, you can do it with Formulae.
• If you simply using every day a formula like the BMI, you can do it withFormulae.
• If you want to know the area of the circle, you can do it with Formulae since it’s a predefined formula.
• You love the formula of the ellipsoid’s volume and you want to have a tile of it, you can do it withFormulae 

Trial or Full version?

It’s up to you. Feel free to try this app first. With the trial licence you have a subset of the predefined formulas (areas, perimeters, volumes) and you can create up to 3 formulas. If you want to create more formulas, purchase the full version it’s only $1.49.

On which devices can I install this app?

Formulae exists on Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 devices.

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TED Mobile – Watching TED Talks with subtitles and Offline downloading April 22, 2013 | By vsoftstudio

TED Mobile – Watching TED Talks with subtitles and Offline downloading

April 22, 2013 | By vsoftstudio

Do you often listen to TED talk (www.ted.com). Check out TED Mobile for Windows Phone.

TED Mobile is an unofficial client to listen to TED talks. You can listen to latest talks or create your own favorite talk list. English subtitle is also provided.

Moreover, you can also download talks to view offline later. This is very helpful as you can download your favorite talks using WiFi, then go out and view the talks when you are going outside. These offline talks will save your 3G data usage, while you can still enjoy the talks on the go. You will not have to endure waiting for slow connection as well.

You can also pin the live tile to your start screen to see the latest talk at just a glance.

Highlighted Features

• View latest TED talks.
• Create your favorite talk list.
• Filter talks by keywords
• View talks with English subtitle.
• Download talks to view offline later.
• Pin live tile to your start screen to quickly see new talks.

Note:

• We implemented talk downloading with Background Transfer API of Windows Phone, so the talks can be downloaded even after you close the app. You can also queue multiple talks and let the phone handle everything! Just keep in mind that the downloading may be paused if WiFi connection is not available or the phone is not plugged in (depending on talk file size and current battery level). Those status will be showed in the app as well.
• Currently there is an issue when you delete a talk that is in downloading process. We are investigating this issue and will fix in the next update.

You can download TED Mobile by this link or using this QR code.

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Group Tiles update 1.1 brings more customization to your start screen

Group Tiles update 1.1 brings more customization to your start screen

April 22, 2013 | By vsoftstudio

Group Tiles is a Windows Phone 8 application that allows you to create custom stylist tiles that you can pin to your Start Screen as group headers to visually separate different groups on your Start Screen. This way you can organize your app tiles to groups and finding them will be much easier.

Information about Group Tiles can be found at http://wmpoweruser.com/group-tiles-adds-group-labels-to-your-start-screen/.

Group Tiles has just been updated to version 1.1.0 that provides you even more tools to customize your tiles.

New Features

• Change the font size of the tiles.
• Change the text color, pattern color and icon color of the tiles.
• Provide a setting option to set what will happen when you tap the generated tiles. You can choose to open the edit page of that tile, or simply do not start the app.

With this Group Tiles 1.1.0, you can now better organize the tiles on your Start Screen.

Notes

• Group Tiles does not create a folder. Group Tiles just generates special tiles that look like a group header so you can visually separate different groups on your Start Screen.
• Group Tiles cannot support the “wide and short” tile, simply because Windows Phone does not support tiles at that size. Therefore when you create a wide tile, it will have the same height as other wide tiles.

Download

Group Tiles can be downloaded at the Windows Phone Store here or using this QR code.

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Popular word game Ruzzle gets a bug-fix update

Popular word game Ruzzle gets a bug-fix update

April 22, 2013 | By Surur

Ruzzle is a popular word game which arrived on Windows Phone recently. The app has just received an update to version 1.2.1 and while there is no changelog, it appears to address two very annoying issues.

In the earlier version notifications did not open the app, and players were unable to challenge their friends for a match.

WindowsPhonino reports both these issues have now been addressed.

The game costs $2.99, seemingly without a free trial,  and can be found in the Windows Phone Store here.

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Nokia Teases New Phone Announcement On Apr 24th

Nokia Teases New Phone Announcement On Apr 24th

April 22, 2013 | By Pradeep

Nokia today posted an announcement that they have some thing new to share this Wednesday. My guess is new revamped Asha series of products. What about your guesses?

You won’t have to wait long to find out.

On Wednesday morning at 7am GMT we will be announcing something new, followed by a Q&A session with Neil Broadley from our Mobile Phones team and a special guest.

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Analyst claims 6.4 million Windows Phones were sold in China in 2012

Analyst claims 6.4 million Windows Phones were sold in China in 2012

March 8, 2013 | By Surur

Analysts iMedia Research claims 6.4 million Windows Phones were sold in China in 2012, giving the smartphone OS a 3.8% market share for that year.

This places Windows Phone 4th, with Android holding 68.6 percent,  followed by iOS with 12.8 percent and  Symbian with 12.4 percent.

The Chinese market is currently the world’s biggest smartphone market, and back in September 2012 Stephen Elop himself confirmed that China is also Nokia’s biggest Windows Phone market.

The news is significant due to the recent rumour of Nokia celebrating 2 million Lumia sales in 3 months.  Given than 6.4 million per year equals 1.6 million a quarter, it is far from inconceivable that increasing support from carriers and even better Windows Phone 8 handsets would have raised this number above 2 million per quarter.

While we have had some sites pooh-poohing  the news, I think it would be a rather bad sign for Nokia if sales are not increasing at least at that rate in China.

Do our readers agree? Let us know below.

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Samsung Galaxy S IV to help promote Qi wireless charging against rivals

Samsung Galaxy S IV to help promote Qi wireless charging against rivals

March 8, 2013 | By Surur

Nokia has shown strong commitment to including wireless charging in their Windows Phones, and have even spoken about expanding it down their line.  The greatest risk however to the future of the Qistandard used by Nokia is the adoption of rival standards by heavyweights such as Samsung and Apple.

Now Digitimes reports that Samsung may be looking at adopting Qi for their next big blockbuster, the Galaxy S IV, according to their sources.

Unfortunately it is not expected to be built-in, but rather an additional back, like Samsung has been doing already for a number of handsets. It is still however expected to cement the future of Qi and the Wireless Power Consortium against rivals such as by the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA).

Unfortunately as usual Apple is not playing ball, and while there is rumours that company is also looking at wireless charging, chances are they will be using their own internal “better” standard.

Unfortunately Apple certainly has the power to move the market, especially when it comes to support by 3rd parties and accessory makers, making Samsung’s support for the standard even more important.

Hopefully Apple will decide to sit out this generation and allow Qi, who has licensees like HTC, LG, Motorola Mobility, Sony Mobile Communications and of course Nokia, to solidify its position, which will make support in places public places like airprts, coffee shops and restaurants very likely, and make using our Lumias even more enjoyable.

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Nokia Lumia 620 competitively priced in India at 14999 INR

Nokia Lumia 620 competitively priced in India at 14999 INR

March 8, 2013 | By Surur

Nokia has made the pricing of the Nokia Lumia 620 official in India, and I think for once Nokia’s critics will be satisfied, as the handset is very competitively priced at 14,999 INR ($273).

This puts the device up against handsets like the HTC One V at Rs 15000 and the Samsung Galaxy S Duo, with both handsets having similar specs.

Nokia has been in the habit of overpricing their handsets recently when they hit the market in India.  Do our readers think they struck the right mark this time? Let us know below.

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Investors respond positively to Nokia’s growth ambitions in SEC filing

Investors respond positively to Nokia’s growth ambitions in SEC filing

March 7, 2013 | By Surur

The US stock market has responded positively to Nokia’s 20-F SEC filing, where Nokia repeated their ambition to grow faster than the smartphone market, thereby gaining market share, and maintain an operating margin of 10% or more.

They also expected their Nokia Siemens joint venture to also have a 5-10% profit margin.

Nokia also re-iterated that they expected in the short term Microsoft’s platform support payments to exceed the minimum Windows Phone royalty payments the company will make to Microsoft.

Nokia’s shares have risen 3% earlier today, and is current hovering around 2% up on the day.

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Waterproof cover for the Nokia Lumia 620 on the way

Waterproof cover for the Nokia Lumia 620 on the way

March 7, 2013 | By Surur

Sander Teunissen,  B2B Sales Manager for Nokia Netherlands, has tweeted that an IP54 protective cover for the Nokia Lumia 620 is on its way.

The cover would, according to the rating, provide good protection against the ingress of dust and will be resistant to water spray from all directions, though not quite so resistant that you would be able to swim with it.

The cover likely reveals a new enterprise focus for what is usually seen as a youth-orientated smartphone.  In Finland Nokia sells a large number of their smartphones into business, and have already produced a rugged case for the Nokia Lumia 820.

Nokia Russia has told WinPhoneLive.ru that the cover  will not be available immediately, but should hit the market shortly.

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Official The Coffee Bean App Now Available In Windows Phone Store

Official The Coffee Bean App Now Available In Windows Phone Store

March 7, 2013 | By Pradeep

The official app of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is now available in Windows Phone Store. You can find the nearest The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store location, beverage details and more.

App Description:

Your official Windows Phone application for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is finally here! Now you can find your flavor by creating custom, one-of-a-kind beverages including all of The Coffee Bean® signature beverages like the Original Ice Blended® drinks, specialty espresso drinks and even our pure (caffeine free) beverage offerings! Our store locator makes it easy for you to find your nearest The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® location.  Looking for something more specific?  Every store listed lets you know what features are offered at that exact location.  Whether it’s our free WiFi, Custom Oatmeal Bar, Drive-Thru and much, much more! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest news about what’s going on in the world of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®. Feel free to listen to our custom, in-store playlist as you explore the rest of our app!  You might even unlock some of our secret menu drinks along the way…

Download it here from Windows Phone Store for free.

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[Samsung UNPACKED] Be ready 4 the next Galaxy

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Pending the presentation of Samsung Galaxy S4, rumors multiply. The latest evokes the presence of a system for detecting eye movements, to scroll through a page or photos at a glance.

While Samsung raises the pressure before the presentation of the Galaxy S4 March 14 in New York, the news is fueled by rumors on the specifications of the device. One of the latest is reported by the New York Times. Thus, according to an employee of Samsung, the smartphone will feature a technology called Eye Scroll. It would be a system for detecting the position of the eyes would automatically scroll the pages when reading a text on the screen, or move from one photo to another. This is the front camera which is used to detect eye movements.

This information is credible, since the manufacturer has patented this technology in Europe and the United States. In addition, the integration of a detection system view is not new. The Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 2 already had a technology called Smart Stay. It allows the phone to see if the user has their eyes on the screen, so as not to activate the automatic standby. Detection technology of eye movements is also not unique to Samsung invention. Chinese manufacturer Haier has already shown an equivalent device for its TVs, which is based on technology developed by the Swedish company Tobii.

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Nokia Expresses Support For Apple In Patent Case Against Samsung

Nokia Expresses Support For Apple In Patent Case Against Samsung

March 7, 2013 | By Pradeep

Nokia has filed its amicus brief yesterday in court in order to support Apple in the ongoing patent case between Apple ans Samsung. Nokia is supporting Apple’s argument that U.S. patent holders have access to injunctive relief even if a defendant can argue that the accused products potentially implement (or infringe) vast numbers of patents.

Here is the part of the Nokia’s brief submitted to the court,

DESIRABILITY OF AMICUS BRIEF

The district court’s ruling that in order to obtain a permanent injunction against an infringing competitor, a patent holder must also establish a “causal nexus” between the patented feature and the source of demand for the infringing product could cause wide-ranging damage to the United States patent protection landscape. By creating such a rule, the district court has diverged from the precedent of this court and could severely restrict, if not outright eliminate in some circumstances, the ability of a patent holder to obtain injunctive relief.

Amici urge this court to reverse the district court’s order denying permanent injunctive relief, because the new “causal nexus” requirement set forth therein sets a dangerous precedent. This Court has previously determined that while the Supreme Court’s decision in eBay v. MercExchange, L.L.C., 547 U.S. 388, 393 (2006) eliminated any presumption that the holder of an infringed patent is automatically entitled to a permanent injunction, that decision was in no way intended to eliminate the availability of injunctive relief altogether. See Robert Bosch LLC v. Pylon Mfg. Corp., 659 F.3d 1142, 1149 (Fed. Cir. 2011). The “causal nexus” requirement as applied by the district court here, making the evidentiary standard for obtaining a permanent injunction so burdensome and strict that it may rarely, if ever, be met, will essentially lead to a compulsory-licensing system wherein patent holders are forced to license patented technology to competing firms, which could in turn harm incentives to innovate.

Read about it in detail from the link below.

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Note+ Updated: SkyDrive Backup, Lock Screen Orientation, and More!

Note+ Updated: SkyDrive Backup, Lock Screen Orientation, and More!

March 7, 2013 | By Aälejandro Dí­azs

  

Note+, a simple yet delightful note-taking application, was updated today to include one of the most user-requested features: SkyDrive backup.

The feature is really simple, allowing the user to manually upload a backup to the Documents folder on SkyDrive. This backup is secure, created using AES encryption, which makes it impossible to steal information by a person who gets access to the file. Furthermore, it can’t be modified by the user, potentially making it unusable.

SkyDrive sync, or the ability to restore the notes using this backup, is coming in the next update. The reason is to exhaustively test this security-critical feature before releasing it to the public, and guarantee a working solution using the Live Connect API.

Other features are included with the update, including a new setting to lock the screen orientation to portrait, and an easier to discover Live Tile which allows the creation of new notes from the Start screen.

You can download Note+ at the Windows Phone Store for US$1.29, and with features like Live Tiles, Speech Recognition, Voice Commands, Lock Screen Notifications, Security PIN, sharing, and more, it’s practically a bargain.

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Microsoft Releases SharePoint Newsfeed App For Windows Phone Devices

Microsoft Releases SharePoint Newsfeed App For Windows Phone Devices

March 7, 2013 | By Pradeep

Microsoft today officially announced the release of SharePoint Newsfeed app for Windows Phone devices. Microsoft released a preview version of this app back in November and now they have updated the app to final release version.

App Description:

SharePoint Newsfeed for SharePoint 2013 and SharePoint Online lets you stay connected to your organization’s social pulse while on the go. You can easily navigate your feeds and interact with the conversations from SharePoint sites, tags, people and documents you are following. Use this app to:

• Discover and follow people, tags and documents from your feed.
• Keep up with your colleagues’ latest posts and comments
• Share updates, pictures or ask questions
• @mention a colleague or include #hashtag in your posts
• Access followed documents and SkyDrive Pro documents

NOTE: The SharePoint Newsfeed app works with SharePoint 2013 and the new SharePoint Online. Previous versions of SharePoint are not supported.

Microsoft has also released an iOS version of the app which you can download here. Microsoft is also working on a Windows 8 Modern app for SharePoint Newsfeed which is expected to be released in Summer of 2013.

Download it here from Windows Phone Store for free.

Source: SharePoint blog

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Microsoft Announces App To The Future Challenge Contest Winners

Microsoft Announces App To The Future Challenge Contest Winners

March 7, 2013 | By Pradeep

Microsoft and Core77 yesterday announced the five winners of the App to the Future challenge. App to the future challenge involved designing Windows Phone app concepts that helps them connect or delight their future self. Microsoft and Core77 picked 5 winners were picked among 50 finalists who are all eligible to enter phase two of the challenge by developing and launching their app in the Windows Phone store and win a Windows Phone.

Following are the five winners,

• 4weather—a weather app that lets you zero in what the weather will be like when and where you actually plan to be outside by utilizing a new adaptive forecast feed at its root, an extended and more informative set of “climacons” and finally the choice of the best forecast data vendor for your region.
• fitCHAMP—a social fitness app that combines the powerful APIs of the personal fitness trackers that you and your friends use onto a single, beautifully designed dashboard where you can track and compete with your friends through certain metrics like distance moved, steps taken, and calories burned.
• HappyAppy—a smile is contagious and what better way to spread a smile than by sharing a dance? HappyAppy is an interactive mobile application that allows friends to connect by dancing for one another when words are not enough. This allows people to virtually connect in a physical and emotional way that is not currently possible.
• Tide&a Surfing forecast app that creates a more gestural way of exploring the waves through time whilst allowing fast access to the data that most is important to surfers.
• TripUs—connect all your social activities about a trip through one app. Organize all your pictures, Facebook updates, check-ins and tweets into a Trip timeline with invited friends and share information and photos with those friends in your network.

Core77 is also planning to feature a gallery of all the App to the Future app that have been published by the end of May.

Read in detail about the winning designs and list of winners here at Core77 blog.

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Ferrari and Apple Bringing Siri, iPads to Italian Supercars

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Not only did Ferrari unveil the LaFerrari (above), a hybrid supercar, this week, it also announced that Apple will offer Siri integration and iPad minis in the Ferrari FF. And while the $1.3 million LaFerrari is incredibly exciting, it’s the company’s partnership with Apple that is most intriguing to us. 

According to Ferrari, the relationship, which was established when Apple executive Eddy Cue joined the automaker’s board of directors last year, will allow for Ferrari to offer Apple’s Siri Eyes Free mode in the four-seater, meaning drivers will be able to take control of their vehicle’s infotainment system using Apple’s Web-connected voice assistant. 

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Beyond that, the FF will also come with two brand-spanking-new iPad minis for rear seat passengers, for when sitting in an Italian supercar becomes so blasé that you’d rather play “Words with Friends” than enjoy the ride.

Although seeing Apple and Ferrari team up is interesting, it certainly isn’t the first time an automaker has used Siri Eyes Free mode in one of its vehicles. In fact, Chevy unveiled its Siri-enabled Spark EV, a decidedly less exciting car than the FF, at CES 2013.

What is impressive is the way Apple has managed to make Siri Eyes Free mode a worthwhile investment for automakers at both ends of the automotive spectrum, which means there’s no doubt we’ll see many more vehicles sporting Apple’s handiwork in the near future.

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Google Play Celebrates First Birthday with Week of Giveaways

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It’s hard to believe that Google Play is 1 years old today. Well, it’s just been a year since the name changed from the Android Market to Google Play. Still, Google isn’t letting such technicalities stop it from having a party. And to celebrate, the search giant is giving you, its humble Android user, a boatload of free gifts.

The celebration is set to last for a week and will include free apps, music, movies, TV shows and exclusive game content. Right now you can download two $10 gift cards from Gyft and a $15 gift card from Fancy with your first order. Free music offerings range from discounts on albums from artists like Rihanna, 2 Chainz and Bruce Springsteen to free songs from LCD Soundsystem and The Velvet Underground.

Pickings are a bit slim in the movie department, where rentals have been reduced to $0.99 on such classics as “Iron Sky,” “One Direction: The Only Way is Up” and “Paperboy.” Still, at least you’re not paying full price. And Google says the selection will change throughout the week’s events. Things are much more interesting in the TV section, which has a slew of episodes from hit shows like “Breaking Bad,” “Justified” and more, and they’re up for grabs free of charge. 

Many books and magazines have also been heavily discounted including “The Hunger Games Trilogy,” which is available for $5. Rounding things out, Google partnered with a host of game developers to offer exclusive Android content like Android-themed game levels.

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