The update is to take place next week, starting November 15. The 1080p support will incorporate already uploaded videos in that quality. According to YouTube regarding people who’ve already uploaded 1080p quality videos This is exciting news, but really only if you have an internet connection that can handle the huge file size of the higher-quality videos. Check out the 1080p Test Video (slow-connection groovy readers be warned, it could take a while to load!...
For easier viewing, click here. Last week, Apple announced the Apple iPhone 4S — a rev on its current iPhone 4 technology. How does it compare with the leading Android phones out there? I put this matrix together, which includes specs from the upcoming Nexus Prime. And if you are looking to buy a new tablet, check out our tablet comparison chart, too. I’ll keep updating this as more phones come out — suggestions welcome!...
Today after upgrading to the latest release of 7-Zip on my Windows 7 machine, I decided 7-Zip deserved an honorable mention since I’ve not spoken about the product here on groovyPost. (I know… long overdue!) Similar to RocketDock (which works with Windows 7 YAHOO!), 7-Zip is one of those applications I install immediately after building a new PC. Although 7-Zip is a Freeware application, it’s truly a feature-rich WinZip replacement that provides top-notch File and Folder compression and decompression for a broad range of formats, including the ability to extract files from the traditional disk image ....
PlayStation Vita gets a price cut in Japan, none in the US Sony dropped the price of the PlayStation Vita in Japan. The handheld system has been available for just over a year, and hasn’t made the impact Sony had hoped for. Much of this is due to increased competition in the mobile space with the recent rise in popularity of gaming on smartphones. Sony does not have plans for a price drop in the US though....
Create Calendar Events Using Date and Time Taskbar Notification Click the Date and Time in your Taskbar Notification Area; this will display your calendar. At the bottom, you will see a new option to add events. Click the plus sign to add a new event; this will launch the calendar app. Enter your event details then click Done. Your calendar events for the day will show up in the Notification Area....
Using the Over App for iOS Over is a free download (includes in-app purchases) from the App Store. After launching, click the close button if you are prompted to choose a bundle. You can choose from a collection of daily artwork or start a new project from scratch. There are premium templates you can also download, but we will focus on the free stuff for this article. If you have used Over before, you can pick up from an existing project, start a new one, or swipe down, then choose a photo from your library or free artwork to get started....
Here’s a look at how to add both Dropbox and Google Drive as Save Locations in Office 2016. Google Drive with Microsoft The first thing to do is download the free Google Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office. Wait while the web installer is started and downloads a small setup file automatically to your hard disk. Then double-click the driveforoffice.exe and wait while it installs. When setup is complete, launch any of the Microsoft Office 2016 applications....
Skype Integration with Slack To set this up, head over to the Skype integration for Slack site and click the Add to Slack button to start the setup wizard. Next you’ll be prompted to sign into your Slack team account. If you get the following screen, make sure to let your team admin know so they can add support for Skype. All your team admin needs to do is follow the same steps, and instead of the screen above, since they have admin rights, they’ll be able to authorize it....
Microsoft Foldable Keyboard $50 Off The keyboard is designed to work with iOS, Android, Windows tablets, and phones. It uses Bluetooth 4.0 make the connection and is designed to fold up for easy travel. Gift-wrap available.Works across devices: The Universal Foldable Keyboard was designed to work with iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows tablets, and Windows Phone.Ultra-thin and lightweight: Only 5mm thin, the innovative, foldable design easily fits into a purse, bag, or pocket....
To get a better idea of how the service works and different scenarios where it could be helpful during your busy day, take a look at the following video: Does having the ability to remotely let delivery drivers and others into your home remotely from your phone appeal to you? Or, do you think this idea goes a little too far for your privacy preference? Let us know your take in the comment section below....
I said “some Android fans”, because, as it always happens, not all Android devices will be getting it. Still, the number of devices getting it looks promising. According to a post on the official Android Google Plus account, the first devices to get the new Android version (starting today), are Galaxy Nexus HSPA+. The users of these devices will be notified of the update in the next few days. But they’re not the only ones that will be made happy by Google....
Microsoft Security essentials took an astonishing lead with over 40% of reader votes. The next runner-up was “Other” and in the comments Avast took the cake followed up by Comodo. A few others mentioned were Avira, Trend Micro, Vipre, Malwarebytes and Bitdefender. As for the rest of the official results, check them out in the graphic below. Overall it looks like most people took advantage of the free anti-virus programs available....
Editor Update – Many users have been complaining of significant battery issues after the iOS 5 upgrade. Checkout our iOS ultimate battery saving guide after upgrading to iOS 5. To start, make sure you upgrade your system to iTunes 10.5 first. The most important step of the process is to back up the data on your device. In this example I am using an iPod touch (4th gen) – connected to a Windows 7 PC....
So if you’re a PC owner and looking to get something new from Apple you can, as the company released iTunes 12.0.1 on Thursday. Here’s What’s New in iTunes 12 This new version of iTunes is obviously designed for OS X Yosemite which was released this week, but Windows users can update their version of iTunes too. While iTunes won our Worst Software of 2012 Award for Windows, it’s still moving forward....
Although I wasn’t a huge fan in the past, the latest OneDrive client for iOS (iPad/iPhone), Android, and Windows Phone is great. It allows me to consolidate all my photos and videos to a single place where they are: Sounds great, right? Let’s review the simple steps. Auto Upload Photos and Videos on Android to OneDrive First, we’ll start with Android. Download and install the OneDrive app for Android. When you initially set it up, it will automatically ask you if you want to back up full-resolution photos and videos to OneDrive....
As there are many social networks, people try to look for ways so that they can manage all of them from one place or share updates from one network to other networks easily. Posting the same update on all networks is a tiring task so if you’re an avid Pinterest user and want to share updates on Facebook, follow the simple steps below. First of all, login to your Pinterest account and go to settings by clicking on your name....
Introducing Apple Music 1 Apple Music 1 is the new name for Beats 1, a 24/7 global radio station that launched with the Apple Music service itself in 2015. The rebranded Beats 1 is one of the most listened to radio stations in the world. It features presenters in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, and London. These include Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden, Brooke Reese, Dotty, Hanuman Welch, Matt Wilkinson, Nadeska, Rebecca Judd, and Travis Mills....
What is Apple Pencil? First introduced in late 2015, Apple Pencil is a lineup of two wireless stylus pens created for select iPad and iPad Pro models. The first-generation model charges via a Lightning connector found inside its removable cap. At the same time, the second-generation device offers a magnetic connector that charges when attached to the side of a supported tablet. Both accessories provide pixel-perfect precision and tilt and pressure sensitivity, while the newer model offers a double-tap to change tools provided in supported apps....
What is Siri Shortcuts? Each Shortcut includes a specific task or multiple actions that get automatically combined into one job. Not all Shortcuts have been designed for manual triggering using a voice or a tap. Instead, these shortcuts start automatically based on location, time of day, or other circumstances. Using Shortcuts Some Shortcuts run best as a widget, which you activate directly through the app or from notifications from your device....
Siri Shortcuts: An Overview Each Shortcut includes a specific task or multiple actions that are combined into one job. Not all Shortcuts are designed to work with a voice or finger tap. Instead, these shortcuts start automatically based on location, time of day, or other circumstances. Using Shortcuts Some Shortcuts run best as a widget, which you activate directly through the app or from your device’s notifications. Others are ideally suited for use on Apple Watch....
