BBM, Sleepy Pandora, Google Now, Playstation 4 gets a date, Sony Z1.
Here are a few of the stories we liked from the world of Gadgets and stuff.
BBM is almost here, does anyone care ?!
The long awaited release of BBM draws ever closer, 5 years too late but better late than never. Why RIM have sat on their backsides on this for this length of time is just crazy. Whatsapp has grown to such a size that BBM is rendered useless anyway.
No word on the cost of other platforms outside of Blackberry OS but all will become clearer in the following weeks.
The user guides for both the Android and iOS BlackBerry apps were posted onto BlackBerry’s website and explained the mobile messaging apps features, functions and how to get started. These guides have now been pulled from the website, however a quick sniff around on the Internet will have them for your reading pleasure. Who wants to read a manual on BBM ?!Pandora Adds A Sleep Button to its App
News to make you sleep, Pandora have added a sleep function so you can doze off while listening to the online Radio service. Would love to see this added to Google Music All Access, come on Google make it happen.
Although putting a spin in it, Pandora payout every time you listen to something, so could be a sneaky attempt to save cash. Dodge !
Google Now Updated
Google Now has added a new set of cards to its search app, now (in the US at least) with more useful information without you even needing to, well Google.
The Google Search function is already able to suggest nearby restaurants and give you traffic and transport updates based on your weekly commute, but according to Googles blog, Google Now will also help you hire a car on vacation, find your gig tickets.
Going to a concert or event? Google Now will bring up your ticket when you get there, as well as other useful information like the venue’s website and suggestions for local restaurants.
A fun new feature called Reminders has been added, with a “Remind Me” button added next to the search results for your favourite bands, film actors and TV shows. Selecting the option means you will be sent reminders through Google Now for any new albums, film releases or upcoming TV episodes. Not sure how many of these work in the UK, but in the US its great.
Playstation 4 Release date and PS3 -> PS4 upgrade plan.
Exciting times, at Gamescom - Sony had a great presentation and noted the release of the PS4 will be in November. 15th for the US, 28th for UK & Some Euro countries. Sony have already sold 1 million PS4s in pre-order alone, and growing fast.Sony have announced that gamers that buy Battlefield 4, Assassin’s Creed IV, Call of Duty: Ghosts, or Watch Dogs on Playstation 3 will be able to buy the Playstation 4 digital version for a “significantly discounted price” once it becomes available, presumably when the PS4 launches on November 15 in North America.
Sony Z1 Honami on its way
September 4th will be the day we get to see this sexy beast de-cloak.It sports 4k video, 800 snappy CPU and a 20MP camera - Sony tweeted "smartphone everyone's been talking about," which the rumor control unanimously agrees is the Xperia Honami or Xperia Z1. Today UK's EE retweeted that message, which is a strong hint the carrier will offer the Xperia Z replacement.