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Nexus 7 Offers iPad mini LIke User Experience At A Budget Price - CP Reviewer
Parallels Access for iPad Applifies Mac and Windows Applications,
Parallels Access for iPad Bad News For Microsoft
The State Of The Mobile Keyboard... And What Comes Next!
PreCash Launches Evolve Money - A Better Way to Pay Bills via Mobile and Online
Claimed Fastest Photo Editor For iPad Released
Freedom At Your Fingertips: Freedom House Releases iOS App
Nexus 7 Offers iPad mini LIke User Experience At A Budget Price - CP Reviewer
The Canadian Press's Michael Oliveira says Google has with the recently refreshed Nexus 7 not only released a tablet computer that's just about as good as the market leading iPad mini sells at a far cheaper price, albeit a a little more expensive than the original Nexus 7 version.
Oliviera praises the the Nexus 7's seven-inch display panel with its super sharp 323 pixels per inch resolution - better than the standard Apple set with its Retina Display technology (which thye iPad mini doesn't yet feature).
The cheapest 16-gigabyte Nexus 7 sells for $229 through the Google Play online store compared to the iPad mini at $349, and outshines the mini in hardware specs. as well, including its quad-core CPU power and two gigabytes of RAM.
On the downside, Oliviera says the Nexus 7's cameras - a 1.2-megapixel camera for video conferencing iand a five-megapixel rear-facing camera are mediocre and adequate at best. Nominal battery life is claimed to be roughly equivalent to the mini 10 hours before draining the battery.
On the balance, however, Oliviera says the Nexus 7 offers great bang for your buck, with a few compromises made in exchange for a cut-rate price, noting that there have been some early reports of bugs in the first units of the new Nexus 7 to be delivered, including issues with the GPS shutting itself off for some users, with Google having already released a software update to address the problems, and concluding that overall the new Nexus 7 is a no-brainer for consumers seeking an iPad-like experience on a constrained budget.
For the full review visit here:
http://goo.gl/VJ9Ri8
Parallels Access for iPad Applifies Mac and Windows Applications,
Making Them as If They Were Made for iPad (Sort Of)
Parallels has introduced Parallels Access for iPad, a monthly subscription based product that "applifies" Windows and Mac applications, letting users remotely access and experience them as if they were made for iPad. Parallels claims that now people can enjoy native iPad gestures even in applications not optimized for iPad. With Parallels Access (http://www.parallels.com/access), just tap right to what you need to get done, in any Windows or Mac application.
The app is unique in that it customizes and optimizes, or applifies - a term Parallels coined - all of your desktop applications by enabling native tap and swipe-type gestures that will be an innovative intuitive experience for iPad users.
With more and more people using iPads on-the-go, Parallels Access empowers them to get more done easily, work or play even with low-bandwidth connections. Developed by the makers of Parallels Desktop for Mac (http://www.parallels.com/desktop), Parallels Access is now available for the iPad with full support for Macs, and Windows support is available as a free beta. Support of devices in addition to the iPad is in development.
"We are now in an always-on age where people are increasingly demanding access to their applications and data regardless of physical location," says Birger Steen, CEO of Parallels. "With Parallels Access, you can tap, swipe and pinch your way around Mac and Windows applications to ultimately be more productive at work, and lead a more connected life."
A recently released report by analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates(1) that looked at enterprise adoption of PC and mobile devices found that the majority of business users are supplementing their desktop computers with at least one mobile device. With Parallels Access, anyone can increase productivity by enjoying a seamless and integrated experience and accessing computers and desktop applications from anywhere. Additionally, customers are able to access not just their professional business applications but also their games and entertainment including streaming video from their Mac or PC directly on their iPad.
"With the rapid adoption of iPad devices both by business users and consumers, the market potential for Parallels Access is huge," says Laura DiDio, Principal, Information Technology Intelligence Consulting. "The app is unique in that it customizes and optimizes or applifies, a term Parallels coined all of your desktop applications by enabling native tap and swipe-type gestures that will be an innovative intuitive experience for iPad users. Its going to disrupt the market, not the user."
Key features and capabilities of Parallels Access include:
• App Launcher: Start any desktop application, Windows or Mac, as if it were made for an iPad
• App Switcher: Switch between desktop applications with ease, literally going from app-to-app in a tap
• iPad native select and drag: Select words and graphics with one finger, on Mac or Windows applications, then drag, drop and go
• iPad native copy and paste: Select and copy from your desktop and paste it anywhere between iPad apps, or even from desktop to desktop
• SmartTap and magnifying glass: Tap with precision inside your desktop applications, so you never miss a thing
• iPad native scroll for desktop applications: Its scrolling that just works
• Desktop keyboard on iPad: Shows up just when you need it, contains Windows and Command keys too
• Full screen for desktop applications: Maximize your screen real estate on the iPad, use every inch of your Retina display
• Unmatched access: Even with low bandwidth, Parallels Access makes it work
Availability, Pricing and Hardware Requirements
Parallels Access for iPad is initially available for purchase on the App Store(SM) as an annual subscription at $79.99 for each computer being accessed. Each Mac or PC being accessed needs its own subscription. The Mac Agent is available immediately with a 14-day free trial, and the PC Agent is currently in beta and is available at no charge during the beta period. Parallels Access hardware requirements include an iPad 2, iPad 3 or iPad mini and a Mac running OS X (Mountain Lion 10.8, Lion 10.7 or the upcoming Mavericks 10.9 after it launches) or a PC running Windows 7 or Windows 8. If a Mac user also runs Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac, then Parallels Access will also applify all of its Windows virtual machines and apps so they work like they were made for iPad.
(1) Enterprise Management Associates, Unified Endpoint Management: The Convergence of Enterprise Requirements for Supporting PCs and Mobile Devices, by Steve Brasen, May 23, 2013
For the full report visit here:
http://www.parallels.com/access
Parallels Access for iPad Bad News For Microsoft
The L.A.Times's Salvador Rodriguez says Parallels Access Cloud application for iPad, which lets users run Windows apps on their iPads, is discouraging news for Microsoft, nothing that while the new Web app comes at a steep price - $79.99 for an annual subscription - it also provides Apple with a powerful tool for professional users of its tablets, making it possible for iPad users to run programs such as Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Final Cut or any other kind of desktop app.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/Qs7fNQ
The State Of The Mobile Keyboard... And What Comes Next!
iMore's Rene Ritchie says his latest infographic will probably be the most CrackBerry-centric infographic that spins out of Talk Mobile, and fair enough, because if there's anything BlackBerry still owns, it's the hardware keyboard, and unlike BBM, that's probably not going cross-platform any time soon, and it's certainly not coming to the iPhone anytime... ever.
You can check it out at:
http://goo.gl/joOtsX
PreCash Launches Evolve Money - A Better Way to Pay Bills via Mobile and Online
PreCash has announced the launch of Evolve Money, the first online and mobile app that makes it easy for consumers to track and quickly pay more than 10,000 bills without needing a bank account, credit, debit or prepaid card. Evolve Money differs from other alternative payment services because consumers can pay their bill for free or get a same-day, expedited bill payment at little cost. Cash-based consumers now can make fast, affordable bill payments online or from the convenience of a smartphone.
"Many consumers prefer to use cash as a way to manage their money, but it often takes more time and costs more to do so, especially if they want to make an expedited payment," says Steve Taylor, CEO and President for PreCash. "The beauty of Evolve Money is consumers can get a load pack or PIN at thousands of locations and then use their smartphone, tablet or computer to make payments either real-time for $1.50 per transaction, or as a standard two day payment which is free. That far exceeds any options out there where theres a premium fee that can cost up to $25 for some immediate payments and several dollars for standard payments."
Evolve Money also offers a payment management tool that tracks and keeps a history of all transactions. With this feature, cash paying users can manage their bills and finances with tools often only available to bank and credit card customers.
"When paying bills at a convenience or grocery store, or using money orders, people pay a fee for each individual bill, they may have to go to several locations, and there are no tools that allow you to track and budget payments over several months," adds Taylor. "Evolve Money gives people that pay with cash a way to save all of their bills in one place and the ability to track their payments. Its an experience akin to paying bills online through a bank, but the payments are much faster."
The mobile app is available today for free from Google Play for Android owners, while other smartphone, tablet and computer users can use Evolve Money by visiting:
http://www.evolvemoney.com
The service works similar to using a gift card for online purchases. Consumers purchase REloadit Packs, or Evolve Pay Bucks PINs at thousands of retail locations nationwide like Safeway, Randalls and Albertsons. Then they use the app to pay bills and load the funds during the checkout process. REloadit Packs can be purchased for $3.95, and Evolve Pay Bucks are $3.00.
The service is PreCash's first online and mobile bill pay product powered by its PayConnect platform, an open mobile and online bill pay platform that accelerates the time it takes to deliver payments to thousands of billers. While the service currently offers cash payments, it soon will allow users to pay bills with Visa, MasterCard and Discover debit cards and prepaid cards.
"Everyone pays bills, whether people use cash or have access to a variety of payment options, and Evolve Money makes it faster and easier," says Taylor. "We think anyone can appreciate that value regardless of how they choose to pay. More than half of all mobile users in the U.S. carry a smartphone and more and more people are using them to manage their money. On-the-go smartphone users expect speed and ease, and that is exactly what Evolve Money delivers."
Evolve Money Features At A Glance:
• Cash load options at thousands of locations no bank account, credit or debit card needed
• Bill payments to more than 10,000 billers including utilities, wireless and cable providers, insurance companies, auto, mortgage loans and more
• Saves billing information in one place for fast, easy access month-after-month
• Payment status notifies users when payments are delivered
• Free standard bill payments that are paid in two days or less
• Same day expedited payments for $1.50 the lowest cost available anywhere
Users also will have the option to upgrade to the Evolve Wallet. Evolve Wallet comes with a prepaid debit card and lets users make purchases, access instant remote check deposits, deposit cash, make ATM withdrawals, perform person-to-person payments, receive direct deposit, pay bills and more.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.precash.com or follow on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Claimed Fastest Photo Editor For iPad Released
A new startup company headed by the lead iOS developer, George Kharchenko and Anna Miller focusing on the iOS platform, has announced the release of their first project - Photoristic HD for iPad - claimed to be the fastest iOS photo editor so far. Unlike other photo apps of the kind, Photoristic HD is programmed to use the GPU resources of the device, while ordinary apps usually use CPU cycles. Kharchenko says this technology ensures sparkling real-time performance even with large photos, with no freezing, and allows Photoristic HD to function faster than apps working on CPU power alone. It also provides advanced control over 8 separate colors, allowing greater freedom for creativity, along with such other features as black & white mode, split toning, live preset preview, general photo editing tools, and more.
"There are so many photo apps on the market today. Most of them are similar and have poor features and filters. My mission was to create the highest quality photo software that would work fast and at the same time deliver perfect results for both professional photographers and those who just started photo editing. And I believe that I've finally accomplished my mission", says Kharchenko.
Device Requirements:
(*) Compatible with iPad
(*) Requires iOS 6.0 or later
(*) 14.5 MB
Photoristic HD 1.0.1 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.
Photoristic HD 1.0.1:
http://photoristicapp.tumblr.com/
Purchase and Download:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/photoristic-hd/id679356238
YouTube Video:
http://youtu.be/-S61B8lceKs
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https://www.facebook.com/photoristicapp
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Freedom At Your Fingertips: Freedom House Releases iOS App
Freedom House is proud to announce the release of its first-ever iPhone-iPad app, available now for download free of charge at the Apple iTunes Store. The new app, created by Joshua Browder, allows mobile users to easily access Freedom House ratings, reports, and commentary. Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization that supports democratic change, monitors the status of freedom around the world, and advocates for democracy and human rights.
"At the press of a button, you can check the freedom rating of any country in the world or get the latest insights on key human rights stories," says Daniel Calingaert, executive vice president at Freedom House. "This app is a great way to stay informed of challenges to democracy worldwide."
The application provides the country ratings and narratives from Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net and Nations in Transit reports. Users can also view a live feed of breaking news updates and blog posts, stream video from past events, see photos from our photo contests, and share content through Facebook and Twitter.
Device Requirements:
(*) iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
(*) Requires iOS 6.0 or later
(*) 21.4 MB
Freedom House for iOS 1.5 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the News category. Join us on Facebook and Twitter (freedomhousedc) and stay up to date with Freedom House's latest news and events by signing up for their RSS feeds, newsletter and blog.
Freedom House:
http://www.freedomhouse.org
Freedom House for iOS 1.5:
http://goo.gl/I2m6mX
Download from iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/freedom-house/id667023766
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