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Evernote updates Mac and iOS apps, makes it harder to forget those chores May 9th 2012, 12:34 Evernote provides many a forgetful soul with a much-needed digital crutch, and the less-forgetful minds behind it have just dished out a couple of updates. Mac users get a new "Card View," which replaces the thumbnail view (with cards, instead of thumbs obviously) and offers up more info at a glance, with some options to customize the view. For those that are a little more lengthy with their prose, the introduction of word- and character-count for each note may also be a welcome addition, as well as a few other minor functional tweaks. If your Apple is a little smaller, then you might notice a few updates also. The Note Editor in the iOS version has had a redesign, with easy access to attachment options and text styling. Again, there are other small improvements too, such as simplified checkboxes for when adding things like "click on the source link to get more info." Evernote updates Mac and iOS apps, makes it harder to forget those chores originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 08:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Evernote (1), (2)  | Email this | Comments Kingston Wi-Drive update opens access to web, Android aficionados May 9th 2012, 12:12 Those of us who've been eying the Kingston Wi-Drive but have been disappointed with the iOS-first emphasis can rejoice, as a new firmware update is expanding access in a big way. At a minimum, anyone with a web browser can now stream music, photos and videos to their heart's content once they're linked to the drive over WiFi. And if you'd rather use a native app, any Android 2.2 or later device is now an option instead of having to turn to one of Apple's gadgets or the Amazon Kindle Fire. Future Wi-Drives should have the firmware loaded from the get-go. The apps as always remain free, although you'll need to spend a minimum of $50 to join the club with a drive of your own. Kingston Wi-Drive update opens access to web, Android aficionados originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 08:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Wi-Drive Updater, Google Play  | Email this | Comments RIM patents trapezoidal BlackBerry keyboards for slanty-thumbed texters May 9th 2012, 11:46 RIM is utterly devoted to the physical keyboard, but how do you deal with sausage-fingered emailers who can't pick out individual keys? Thanks to this newly-granted 2009 patent, the company has the solution -- a trapezoidal keyboard designed to offer easier access of type-weary thumbs and wider keys for better accuracy. We hope that in a windowless office in Waterloo, some engineer will combine elements from all this patenting activity and come up with the next generation of mobile telephone. RIM patents trapezoidal BlackBerry keyboards for slanty-thumbed texters originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 07:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  USPTO  | Email this | Comments Flipboard for Android 'liberated' from Galaxy S III demo unit, available for all May 9th 2012, 11:12 For many, one of the biggest causes of jealousy after the Samsung Galaxy S III launch event wasn't that 4.8-inch screen, or the new Exynos innards, it was that beautiful looking Android version of Flipboard. Alas, the Korean mobile giant had enough cunning to secure the popular glossy social network and feed reader all for themselves -- for the time being. That is, unless, you're a naughty little xda-developer visitor, perhaps called Valcho, who had the foresight / lack of restraint at the event to nab the .apk from one of the demo phones. He's made it available for all and sundry (well, those with Android phones at least). If you want to see how it looks on your phone, point it at the source link, or be a good spirit, and wait for the official outing. Flipboard for Android 'liberated' from Galaxy S III demo unit, available for all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 07:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Netbook News  |  xda-developers  | Email this | Comments National Geographic TOPO! maps find their way to Magellan eXplorist GPS devices May 9th 2012, 11:10 If you're more about the mountainous views, than Mountain View, then you might be pleased to hear that Magellan is bringing National Geographic's TOPO! maps to its eXplorist range of outdoor GPS devices. More specifically the 310, 510, 610 and 710 models. If you like the sound of the full color USGS topographic maps, then they are available on a subscription basis for $30 a year. If you don't already own a Magellan device, however, then you might be more interested in one of the forthcoming TOPO! bundles, if you can find your way to a retailer that is. Continue reading National Geographic TOPO! maps find their way to Magellan eXplorist GPS devices National Geographic TOPO! maps find their way to Magellan eXplorist GPS devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 07:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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