A woman looks at an Apple iPhone at one of the company's stores in Paris, on Dec. 20. (Patrick Kovarik/AFP)
1. Apple annnounces iOS 7.1 update
For the first time since September Apple has released an update to its iOS 7 software with iOS 7.1, now available on smartphones and tablets. Here are some features:
- Support for CarPlay vehicle integration
- You can now manage how long Siri listens by just taking your finger off the home button
- Changes to in-call buttons and lock screen icons
Read more: iOS 7.1 arrives bringing CarPlay support, visual tweaks, Siri improvements and more(TechCrunch)
2. Update your Tumblr page just by dialing in
Tumblr has a new feature that makes it easier to update or add new posts just by leaving a phone message.
How does it work? Add your phone number to your Tumblr settings, then dial 866-584-6757 from that number and as soon you hang up, you have a new blog post.
Read more: Tumblr lets bloggers dial-in to add new content (PSFK)
3. Your Facebook friends can help you access your locked account
Locked out of your Facebook account? Just have one of your friends let you back in. With the "Trusted Contacts" feature – accessible through your settings – you can allow any of your friends have a passcode that lets you back in. Here's how it works:
1. Go to "Settings," located in the top right corner of your Facebook page.
2. On the left rail, hit the "Security" button.
3. Scroll to the bottom and find "Choose Trusted Contacts" – from there you can pick three to five friends to trust.
Read more: How friends can let you access your Facebook account if you get locked out (Business Insider)
4. Neil Young wants you to ditch the iPod for the PonoPlayer
On March 12, the PonoPlayer will launch as a KickStarter project. The $399 music player has an LCD touchscreen, three buttons and 128GB of storage – large enough to hold between 100 and 500 high-res albums. You can also add a memory card for additional storage.
Oh, and did we mention it's created by Neil Young?
Read more: Neil Young's portable music player will cost $400, launching on Kickstarter soon(GeekBeat)
5. If you have a Mac, you can Hangout with ease with Flamingo
Flamingo for Mac – a third-party program – just made Google Hangouts a little easier. The app lets you quickly send files, keeps track of your conversations, making them easily searchable, and allows you to be signed in to more than one Google account.
Read more: Review: Flamingo for Mac is a better way to use Google Hangouts(TheNextWeb)
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