Here we are: Apple just announced the ninth version of the iPhone, the thing that every ad will be compelling you to buy for the next year. It’s the same 4.7-inch aluminum sliver that makes up the 6, but with a way better camera, and some touchy-feely tricks. Design Visually, it’s going to be a case of meet-the-new-boss: the 6S will be a hair thicker than its predecessor, but not enough that you can tell the difference with a pair of calipers. Otherwise, it’s the same rounded edges, buttons, and 4.7-inch screen that you can find on the iPhone 6. Advertisement There’s going to be one important change to the body, though: a new 7000-series aluminum alloy, the same found in the Apple Watch Sport, will be used. Maybe it’s strong enough to withstand violent bending? I’m sure the good YouTubers of the world will investigate fully. The Ion-X glass covering the screen is also newer and stronger — fewer cracked screens, fingers crossed. … [Read more...] about iPhone 6S: Better Camera and Improved Multitasking
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The Best Cloud Storage Services that Protect Your Privacy
Cloud storage is easy to come by. Dozens of services shovel tons of free space to you just for signing up. But which of those services are looking at the files you upload, and most importantly, which services encrypt your personal data so no one can look at it? Let's take a look. You already know why you should care about your privacy, even if you think you have nothing to hide. Privacy is even more important when it comes to cloud storage. You trust the service you sign up for to keep your files safe and secure and away from prying eyes. Whether you use your cloud storage for music, tax returns, or backups, it's still important to know that your provider isn't rifling through your files to make sure the music isn't pirated. If their servers ever get hacked, you want to know your tax returns and financial documents are safe. Advertisement When we asked you for the best cloud storage providers, many of you asked an important question: Which services offered encryption or other … [Read more...] about The Best Cloud Storage Services that Protect Your Privacy
Google Photos Hands-On: So Good, I’m Creeped Out
I have taken 1235 photos and videos with my phone since May 28th, 2014, most of which I will never look at. Even if there are good photos, I’ll probably miss them. It’s just too much shit to crunch with my puny human brain. Can the new Google Photos help? The new service is amongst the most exciting new products Google announced at today’s Google I/O keynote hoedown. The appealing features include unlimited storage for photos and videos, some neat UI tricks that make the tons of photos easier to navigate, and, perhaps most importantly, smart image recognition technology that makes your library of photos almost endlessly searchable. Google Photos promises to turn the cacophony of images you generate daily into sortable batches of photos you can pluck meaning from. Advertisement On unlimited storage It’s unlimited, assuming you’re okay with a little compression. If you want to upload RAW files or TIFFs, you can, but it’ll count against your Google … [Read more...] about Google Photos Hands-On: So Good, I’m Creeped Out