Microsoft has acquired London-based SwiftKey, a popular predictive keyboard for smartphones that is powered by artificial intelligence, reports the Financial TimesJon Reynolds and Ben Medlock, who founded the company in 2008 when both were in their 20s, will each make upwards of $30m from the buyout, which is set to be announced this week. The pair together own a substantial minority stake in the company after raising a relatively small amount of venture capital, just over $20m, from backers including Accel Partners, Index Ventures and Octopus Investments.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Instagram has released an update to its iOS app that brings 3D Touch like functionality to older devices. You can now tap and hold a post to expand it similar to how pressing a post works on the iPhone 6s.Instagram is a simple way to capture and share the world’s moments. Transform your everyday photos and videos into works of art and share them with your family and friends. Features:* Edit photos and videos with free, custom-designed filters. * Improve photos with 10 advanced creative tools to change brightness, contrast and saturation as well as shadows, highlights and perspective.* Find people to follow based on the accounts and photos they already love.* Make videos look cinematic with Instagram’s custom-built stabilization.* Instantly share photos and videos on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and other social networks. * Connect with Instagrammers all over the world and keep up with their photos and videos. * Send private photo and video messages directly to friends.* Use Handoff to switch between your Apple Watch and your iPhoneShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple has released Xcode 7.2.1 with Swift 2.1.1 and SDKs for iOS 9.2, watchOS 2.1, tvOS 9.1, and OS X 10.11.2 El Capitan.Xcode includes everything developers need to create great applications for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. Xcode provides developers a unified workflow for user interface design, coding, testing, and debugging. The Xcode IDE combined with the Cocoa frameworks and Swift programming language make developing apps easier and more fun than ever before.What’s New In This Version:Xcode 7.2.1 includes Swift 2.1.1 and SDKs for iOS 9.2, watchOS 2.1, tvOS 9.1, and OS X 10.11.2 El Capitan.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Some information on the alleged design of the upcoming iPhone 7 has been leaked by MacRumors. The details are from a source who as been reliable in the past.The iPhone 7 is said to look much like the iPhone 6s with two notable differences…The first is the rear camera. On the iPhone 7, the camera will reportedly sit flush with the rear casing thanks to a thinner camera module. When Apple initially released the iPhone 6, its design was widely criticized for its protruding camera, leading some to extreme measures. Unfortunately, the site’s source didn’t indicate if recent dual-lens rumors for the iPhone 7 Plus were true.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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T-Mobile tops OpenSignal’s State of Mobile Networks: USA report for February 2016, besting AT&T and Verizon in both 3G and 4G network speed. Additionally, the company’s coverage reached 81% in the fourth quarter. It now nearly matches AT&T in LTE availability and is closing the gap with Verizon.According to our measurements, T-Mobile is delivering on Legere’s boasts. In the fourth quarter, T-Mobile had an LTE time-coverage metric of 81%, which means its 4G customers were able to see an LTE signal 81% of the time in our tests (for more information on time coverage see our methodology page). T-Mobile’s recent improvements now put it a little more than a percentage point away from matching AT&T in LTE network availability and helped it close the bigger gap between itself and Verizon. Sprint brought up the rear with a time coverage of 70%.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Twelve South has introduced two new BookBooks for the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 4. The BookBooks are handmade leather cases with built-in viewing and typing stands. They also provide access to your iPad’s connectors, sensors, and camera without having to remove the case.The updated BookBook designs fit the iPad like a glove. BookBook has the additional benefit of shielding your iPad from prying eyes as a vintage book. Ultra-thin and light with a padded interior, built-in display, and typing stand, BookBook is both stylish and functional. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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T-Mobile has posted its first Super Bowl ad starring Drake and his hit song ‘Hotline Bling’.Carriers ruin everything, even Drake’s Hotline Bling. T-Mobile is the Un-carrier. #YouGotCarrieredTake a look at the ad below…Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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SoundCloud has released an update to their app for iOS that introduces ‘Stations’, a new continuous play feature to help you discover new music.Millions of people use SoundCloud to listen to music and audio for free. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing. The SoundCloud app lets you hear more. More hip hop. More rock. More electronic. More classical. More house, jazz, audiobooks, sports…Features: – Discover new and trending music you won’t find anywhere else- Listen to your favorite tracks and artists from a vast selection of music and audio- Connect with friends and artists to hear what they share- Create & listen to playlists that fit your mood- Shuffle your likes and playlists- Browse tracks by genre- Listen to your stream wherever you are using WiFi or data- Play, pause and skip tracks from the lockscreen- Sign in or register with Facebook, Google+, or your emailShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple is planning to hold an event on March 15th to unveil a new 4-inch iPhone 5se, an iPad Air 3, and some updates to the Apple Watch, reports 9to5Mac. As the event is a month and half out, the date is still subject to change, according to sources.The smaller 4-inch iPhone 5se is said to feature a faster A9 processor, an M9 chip with support always-on Siri, curved glass, an 8MP camera, 1GB to 1.2GB of RAM, a 1624mAh battery, 16GB and 64GB storage options, NFC, Live Photos, and more.Leaked schematics of the iPad Air 3 have revealed a rear facing LED flash and the presence of four integrated speakers at the top and bottom of the device. The device is also believed to feature a Smart Connector and a slightly thicker design.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Largan Technology and other camera lens makers have sent dual-lens camera samples to Apple for testing, reports DigiTimes. Apple is looking to update the iPhone 7 Plus with Apple is reportedly planning to adopt a dual-lens camera for its next-generation iPhone Plus. Since Largan currently supplies over 60% of Apple’s smartphone cameras, some market watchers believe Apple is likely to seek dual-lens camera products from other makers to lower risks.KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the dual-lens system being testing for the iPhone is based on technology from LinX, an Israeli company acquired by Apple last year.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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