Opera 22 for Mac and Windows arrives with new themes, and ‘silent’ updates for Windows

Opera has released the latest version of its desktop browser for Windows and Mac today. With Opera 22, the Norwegian firm has introduced five new themes that “showcase the local scenery” from Norway. “They complement Opera and add a touch of Scandinavian style to your desktop,” the company continues. Opera typically rolls out new versions fairly frequently, with the previous incarnation landing less than a month ago. With that in mind, the latest refresh brings a new ‘silent-update’ feature to Windows users, which basically means you no longer have to suffer update dialogs while you’re browsing the Web. Opera says...



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Google+ for iOS updated with ‘Stories’ auto-albums and Snapseed-inspired photo-editor

In the midst of Apple’s WWDC conference, Google quietly updated its Google+ for iOS app with a new photo-editing user interface and its recently unveiled Google+ Stories feature. For the latter, Google will ask whether you want to review your existing Google+ Stories as soon as you open the Photos section. After a brief summary of the feature – it means Google will automatically create digital photo books using the images and clips you back up – you’ll be reminded about the app’s Location History and Location Reporting options. These aren’t mandatory, but help Google to group your various photos...



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Apple announces iOS 8 beta is available today to developers, public release this fall, and no iPhone 4 support

At its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) today, Apple announced that its iOS 8 beta will be available today, with a public release slated for this fall. The company also revealed the iPhone 4 won’t be supported, meaning iOS 7 will be the latest major release for the device. iOS 8 will be available for the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad 2, iPad with Retina display, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad mini with Retina display. If you have one of these devices and have a developer account, you can grab the iOS...



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Apple improves App Store discovery with Explore section, related searches and Editor’s Choice tags

As the App Store becomes increasingly bloated with new releases and updates, it’s harder than ever to find the apps you want. Apple is trying to tackle the problem with an overhauled App Store, which includes a new Explore tab at the bottom for discovering apps. You can scroll down a simple, vertical field and easily look through categories and sub-categories to find exactly what you’re looking for. As you search for new apps to download, Apple will also suggest new, refined searches to help you better convey the utility or subject matter that you’re interested in. Finally, the App...



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Apple announces hands-free ‘Hey, Siri’ for iOS 8, Shazam song recognition, and 22 new dictation languages

At its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) today, Apple announced a very important update to Siri: you can start talking to her without having to touch your iPhone. This is triggered by the hands-free phrase “Hey, Siri.” As part of the update, Apple has built in Shazam song recognition as well as streaming voice recognition. Siri also now supports purchasing iTunes content and has gained 22 new dictation languages. In other words, this is Apple’s response to the always-on “Ok, Google” feature in Android. The company is well-aware of Google Now and Microsoft’s Cortana, and while today’s news is notable, the...



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Apple revamps its iOS keyboard app with contextual ‘QuickType’ predictive texting

Apple is revamping the stock keyboard for iOS devices. The company today unveiled QuickType, which supports predictive typing suggestions. As you type, you’ll get suggestions for what you might want to type next, which adapts based on what’s been said and who you’re messaging. As you type, you’ll now get suggestions in a clear row positioned just above the keyboard. These will be selected, at least in part, by what’s already been said in the conversation. For instance, if your friend asks whether you would like to have dinner or see a movie at the theatre, the first three suggestions...



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Apple unveils iCloud Drive, a new way to store and access all of your files

Apple today unveiled a new cloud-based storage system called iCloud Drive. (This is a developing story. More to follow.)



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