HERE Drive+ updated with real-time traffic, route overview

Today Nokia released a new update for the HERE Drive+ navigation suite. It adds real-time traffic information, a route overview list with turn-by-turn directions and more.

The new version of Drive+ brings lots of new traffic features. You get real-time traffic info, which helps you to get very precise arrival times. You can also check entire traffic overview on your map.
Another new feature is the list of turn-by-turn directions for your route. This way you can explore the route you are about to take and get familiar with it.
The final new addition is Find My Car. This cool extra saves the location of your car the moment you reach you destination and then you can find your car using the LiveSight augmented reality feature of HERE Maps and now in HERE Drive+.
HERE Drive+ is available for free on all high-end Lumia smartphones (such as 920, 925, 1020, 1520). If you own one, you can get the new Drive+ version from the Store right now.
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Android 4.3 coming to Asus Transformer Pad TF710T in four days

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the latest Asus Transformer Pad TF710T will be released on November 18.

The Tegra 4-based slate was launched with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, but Asus seems to be ready with the new update.
According to Android Police, the Android 4.3 firmware, in addition to Google’s novelties and optimizations, will also improve the battery life as well as the dock battery charging time and trackpad responsiveness.
We already met the Transformer Pad TF710T and you can read all about our encounter right here.
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Apple iWatch could come in men’s and women’s styles as early as this year

Apple’s speculated foray into the wearable devices category – the iWatch – has been touted as the next big thing from the Cupertino company.

The latest rumors surrounding the iWatch come out of Korea, where sources indicate that Apple will produce different models for each gender – a 1.7-inch for men, and a 1.3-inch for women. This takes after the traditional design approach for watchmakers have been following for centuries, and it makes sense for there to be a larger and more robust model for men, and a smaller, more elegant variant for women.
According to the Korea Herald, the iWatch could roll out as early as the end of this year, but that’s probably hoping for too much. Or is it? With supply shortages of the new iPad mini with Retina display all but confirmed by Apple, they certainly could use something to ensure a strong holiday season, and Apple’s first wearable would be just the thing. Nevertheless, this contradicts initial reports we heard in August of a late 2014 release for the iWatch.
David Hseih, Vice President of DisplaySearch for Greater China, revealed Apple’s iWatch plans today at a conference in Taiwan. It’s also speculated that Apple has delayed the development of their new Apple televisions to focus on wearable devices.
With smartwatches still in their infancy, many are hoping that Apple will lead the charge in innovation. Let’s see if it will deliver – and when.
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Mugen launches 6,500mAh battery for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is one of the several great Android smartphones for power users, thanks to the convenience of its large 3,200mAh battery. However, if you want even more power, Mugen has you covered, as it has released a 6,500mAh extended battery for the Note 3.

Since the Mugen extended Note 3 battery is thicker than the stock one, the company also provides a custom back cover to house it. It’s available in black or white, and the end result makes the Galaxy Note 3 a bit thicker than its usual 8.3mm waistline.
Mugen states its extended Note 3 battery lasts 2.03 times as long, which is logical judging from the 6500mAh capacity rating. Happily, it also comes with NFC chip inside, so the Note 3 doesn’t loose points in the connectivity department.
The battery currently sales for $98.50 on Mugen Power’s website. First shipments are expected to arrive on December 6.
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Samsung Galaxy Gear update brings full support for notifications

The Samsung Galaxy Gear got treated to a major update which addressed one of its biggest shortcomings – its lack of proper support for notifications. The latest firmware for the gadget allows users to receive all types of notifications on their device.

Once applied, the update for the Samsung Galaxy Gear allows users to select the apps which send notifications to the smartwatch. Preview of emails and messages is also available, thus massively improving the functionality of the device.
Before the firmware update, an unofficial app solved the Galaxy Gear’s notification woes. It was far from perfect though, so Samsung’s solution to the problem is certainly a welcome sight.
You can check out our Samsung Galaxy Gear review over here.
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Google Play Music for iOS is now available with a free month of All Access

Slightly over a month after we heard about it being tested, the official Google Play Music app for iOS is now officially available. Interested users can now go ahead to the App Store and download the app.

The highly-anticipated application packs all the goodies which its Android and desktop counterparts have to offer. It also comes with a free month of Google Play Music All Access which is one of the finest music streaming services available around.
Google is said to have an iPad-friendly Play Music app in the works.
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Google Play Music for iOS is now available with a free month of All Access

Slightly over a month after we heard about it being tested, the official Google Play Music app for iOS is now officially available. Interested users can now go ahead to the App Store and download the app.

The highly-anticipated application packs all the goodies which its Android and desktop counterparts have to offer. It also comes with a free month of Google Play Music All Access which is one of the finest music streaming services available around.
Google is said to have an iPad-friendly Play Music app in the works.
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Motorola Moto G beats Nexus 4 in AnTuTu

XDA-Developers member jonmorris got his Moto G and shared some early benchmarks and battery stats of the sub-$200 Android handset. Also, it turns out the Moto G has a feature called Trusted devices, which disables the lockscreen when the phone is connected to a certain Bluetooth device.
This is a great alternative to the Motorola Skip (which requires NFC and the Moto G doesn’t have that) and will work great with Bluetooth headsets and smartwatches.

Anyway, back to the benchmarks. In AnTuTu, the Moto G scored 17,263, which puts it ahead of the Nexus 4 and a bit behind the Samsung Galaxy S III. Those are some pretty surprising results, considering those two are flagships only a year old and the Cortex-A7 based Snapdragon 400 is no performance monster.

Android 4.4 KitKat factory images available for a trio of Nexus devices

Google has released the Android 4.4 KitKat binaries and factory images for the LG Nexus 4, the original Asus Nexus 7 and Samsung Nexus 10.

In the KitKat announcement bulletin, Google said the factory images will come after the OTA updates have started rolling out for all devices, but it has jumped the gun and now users eager to have a taste of the latest version of Android can do flash those themselves.
Mind you, if the bootloader of your Nexus product is locked, then your user data will get deleted. If it’s not, then you’ll be presented with an option to skip the data wiping and just install the update.
Now, follow the source link below and get cracking. You can find beautifully laid out instructions on the exact steps of the flashing process following the via link. Happy flashing!
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Coin is the one card to rule them all

Tired of carrying around multiple credit or debit cards everywhere? What about those gift cards, membership cards or loyalty cards that some of us have? The new Coin card should help you with that.

Coin stores all your credit, debit, gift, membership or loyalty card data inside it, so all you need to carry with you is the one Coin card and you automatically have all your cards with you, inside it.
Coin looks and works exactly like a credit or a debit card. You add your card information to it using the mobile app and a free accessory they provide. You connect the accessory to your phone and then swipe your current cards through it. The accessory transfers the card data to the phone app and saves it there. Then you take a photo of the card to help you identify it. The app then transfers the card data to the Coin. The app can hold an unlimited number of card data but Coin itself can store up to eight.
When making payments, you just choose the card you want to use from the button on the Coin card and it shows you the card name on the small display. Then you swipe it the same way as you would a normal credit or debit card. Because Coin masks itself as any other card, it can work anywhere where all those other cards do.
Coin also pairs with your phone so if you accidentally forget the card behind (and thereby goes out of the range on your phone), your phone will show a notification alerting you about it. Coin also uses 128 or 256 bit encryption for all storage and communication with the app and servers. If you lose your Coin, it will deactivate itself after a preset time that you can choose from the app.