KineMaster could be the best video-editing app for Android

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Photo 28-11-2014 12 46 04

Smartphones are getting bigger and more powerful, and the lines between ‘PC’ and ‘phone’ are very much blurred. While everyone now has the potential to be a one-man film crew, you’re only as good as your tools permit, which is why I’ve been on the hunt for the best video-editing app Android has to offer. And it’s been a tough old slog. In my quest to find the ultimate video-editing app, I tried pretty much everything there is out there. And if I’m being honest, there is a lot of trash. There are a number of pretty good social-focused apps…



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1vZcrhz
Read More

Yoozon hosts CMS sites using Dropbox, no FTP required

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Yoozon

If you’re building a website with WordPress or a similar CMS, you’ll find it relatively easy to use and update – but what about setting it up in the first place? Webmasters still have to set up their host servers, upload files via FTP and wait for DNS to update before their projects can go live. Brazilian startup Yoozon believes they’ve solved that hassle with their new service, that lets you upload your site through Dropbox while it sets up your domain, DNS, email and databases instantly – allowing you to launch static HTML and PHP-based CMS sites in a…



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1yjfQGm
Read More

Social media sites must simplify their terms, UK parliamentary committee says

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
UK parliament

Social media sites should drastically simplify their terms and conditions, according to a new report from the UK parliament’s Science and Technology Committee. Running the risk of stating the obvious, MPs say the complexity of the terms and conditions means many users aren’t fully aware of how their data can be used. The committee is calling on the UK government to work with the Information Commissioner to develop a new set of standards that websites and apps can sign up to, committing to explain how they use personal data in clear, concise and simple terms. Andrew Miller MP, chair of…



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1zB2J2W
Read More

Yandex’s new browser is a bold UI experiment that takes the best from Chrome and Opera

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
2014-11-27_16h35_18

Russian internet giant Yandex has launched an alpha version of its new Chromium-based browser for Windows and Mac OS X that incorporates a few interesting ideas of how a modern browser might look. The main difference from the interface of Chrome or Firefox is the ultimate minimalism and the fact that the tabs are moved to the bottom of the page. Explaining its new approach in a blog post, Yandex stated that it treats each website as a standalone application rather than a few linked pages of content. That’s why the tabs are moved all the way to the bottom…



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1xWIcHE
Read More

9 Mac apps, 1 bundle: Name your own price!

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
bundle feat

Black Friday isn’t only about great gadgets: we’ve got an incredible bundle of nine must-have apps for your Mac, plus a tutorial to master them all, valued at over $540 – and you get to name your price. What’s more, your order also covers a donation to any of the three participating charities. So do your Mac some good, and do some good while you’re at it with this bundle. Here’s what you can look forward to: Typinator Insert text snippets and graphics quickly into any app you’re working to save time and keystrokes. Documents, spreadsheets and forms are a…



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1FqF3Sy
Read More

Skype for Android now lets you hold video calls while multitasking on your phone

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Android tablet users could do it already, but now Skype has quietly introduced a new feature to its Android phone app that lets you do other things on your device while still holding a video call. The new picture-in-picture view is essentially a small, floating window that keeps the one-on-one going while you mess around playing Angry Birds. ➤ Skype [Android] [Source: Android Central, via Engadget]





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1rj157c
Read More

Tesco-owned Blinkbox now lets you watch movies offline on both iPad and Android tablets

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
a-730x456

Two weeks after Tesco’s on-demand movie-streaming service Blinkbox finally brought offline mode into the mix for iPad, Android users can now download content directly to their devices too. Blinkbox launched its Android tablet app almost two years ago, and has since added Chromecast support across its mobile products. While both the iPad and Android versions let you watch movies and TV shows on your device, the former incarnation still doesn’t let you browse and buy content – you must first purchase a title through a browser, then visit the iPad app. Tesco has previously suggested that it may sell or…



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1vl9c2s
Read More

Slack updates its privacy policy to let your boss export future private messages

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Slack

Slack, the messaging tool for businesses that’s exploded in popularity recently, has announced today that it’s making changes to its privacy policy to allow your bosses access to export private messages going forward. Previously, there was no functionality for exporting private messages but Slack today has added a new feature called “Compliance Exports” which allows administrators to export messages from private groups and direct messages, as well as edit history for messages in channels. Compliance Exports will be disabled by default and requests must be made with a signed letter to Slack stating that the requester is allowed to access…



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1FkHa8C
Read More

Apple partners with (RED) to fight AIDS with special app and retail promos

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Apple RED Apps

To show its support for the fight against the disease on World AIDS Day, Apple is teaming up with non-profit organization (RED) to raise funds for programs in Africa, with special promotions running for the next two weeks on apps and products. From today through December 7, 25 apps and games will be featured in the Apps for (RED) section of the App Store, which will include exclusive (RED)-themed content and have all proceeds go directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS. iOS users can check out popular apps like Monument Valley, Paper, Rayman Fiesta Run, Threes! and GarageBand...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/15c3erb
Read More

Web Application : iWork for iCloud update adds 8 languages, 50 new fonts and improved editing

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Apple has updated iWork for iCloud to add support for eight new languages and 50 new fonts. The changes can be found in the cloud-based versions of Pages, Numbers and Keynote. The new languages supported by iCloud for iWork are French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese, Arabic (Pages only) and Hebrew (Pages only). Apple has also revised the main toolbar to make it easier to change the name of your document. Keynote and Pages both got app-specific updates. The presentation software gains the option to hide the slide navigator – handy if you’re using a small device – while the...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1F8P7h6
Read More

Web Application : Aereo streaming TV service files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Aereo, the streaming TV service that let users watch near-live TV on mobile devices, has announced that the company is filing for Chapter 11 reorganization in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The company has appointed Lawton Bloom, of financial crisis management specialists Argus, to serve as its Chief Restructuring Officer during the shutdown process. In a post on the company blog, punningly-titled “The Next Chapter”, Aereo’s CEO and founder Chet Kanojia says: “While we had significant victories in the federal district courts in New York and Boston and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals,...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1F84UN8
Read More

Web Application : Aereo streaming TV service files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Aereo, the streaming TV service that let users watch near-live TV on mobile devices, has announced that the company is filing for Chapter 11 reorganization in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The company has appointed Lawton Bloom, of financial crisis management specialists Argus, to serve as its Chief Restructuring Officer during the shutdown process. In a post on the company blog, punningly-titled “The Next Chapter”, Aereo’s CEO and founder Chet Kanojia says: “While we had significant victories in the federal district courts in New York and Boston and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals,...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1F84Tsq
Read More

Web Application : Conspiracy Santa offers a digital twist on secret santa

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Christmas

It’s almost that time of year! Organizing the office secret santa can be a huge hassle, so Zapier’s come to the rescue with a web app for running secret santa in teams. The company said it wanted a way for the entire team to be involved in finding someone a gift, which is why the tool was born. To use Conspiracy Santa, you enter the email addresses of your entire team into the tool, which generates email threads for each member of your team’s gift so that no-one is left out. Working together your office can gather information on what...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1ufAgLg
Read More

Web Application : Twitter launches sharing public tweets in Direct Messages

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
0813_twitter

Twitter is moving towards making DMs (Direct Messages) more like messaging apps that have captured the globe. But first, it wants to make sure you can share public tweets privately with your friends. Today the micro-blogging service introduced it’s promised update to DMs. Now Twitter users on iOS, Android can share public tweets with others via DMs. To share a tweet, all you have to do is long-press on the tweet in question and you’ll be pretend with the share via DM option. Earlier this week Twitter updated its infrastructure so allow all users to send URLs via DMS. Both...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/11z4bqZ
Read More

Web Application : You can haz updated Cheezburger iOS app to remix your photos

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Cheezburger, home of the now venerable Lolcats and FAIL Blog, has updated its free iOS app to turn it into a yet another outlet of the meme machine. The app has been around since April 2013 but has now had a major overhaul to let you remix and share your own photos. The app collates content from more than 50 sites including FAIL Blog and Memebase but now includes a self-publishing tool. It lets you remix and create your own memes with gifs and static images that can be shared via social and non-social channels including Twitter and Facebook. ➤...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1uCVPsT
Read More

Web Application : Netflix coming to Australia and New Zealand in March 2015

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
The Netflix company logo is seen at Netf

Netflix made a surprise announcement today that its service will be opening in Australia and New Zealand starting March 2015. The company said that “users in Australia and New Zealand will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular movies and TV shows in high-definition or even 4K where available.” The company didn’t provide details or pricing for the service in these new countries, saying that it will provide those details at a later date and that those interested in the service should sign up to be notified when it launches at Netflix.com. ➤...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1qniISX
Read More

Web Application : WhatsApp adds encryption features to its messaging service

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
WhatsApp users can now enjoy encrypted text communications thanks to a deal with Open Whisper Systems. According to a blog post, the encryption feature is available in the most recent build of the Android app and currently only supports one-on-one text messaging. Support for group chat and messages with media will be added in the future, Open Whisper Systems said. “WhatsApp runs on an incredible number of mobile platforms, so full deployment will be an incremental process as we add TextSecure protocol support into each WhatsApp client platform. We have a ways to go until all mobile platforms are fully...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1AdpeOX
Read More

Web Application : Apple strikes deal with UnionPay to work with Chinese payment cards

♠ Posted by channel-top-news in ,,,,,,,
Apple has announced that customers in China can now use UnionPay, the country’s most popular payment card, to make one-tap purchases from their iPhones. Apple’s deal with UnionPay will allow customers to link their Apple ID to a debit or credit card to make payments straight from their phones. Previously, Apple’s Chinese customers had to transfer money into their App Store accounts first before buying apps. The UnionPay deal means they’ll now just be charged when they make a purchase. Apple is set to open 25 new stores in China by the end of 2016. ➤ Apple Adds UnionPay Payment...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/14yb9ii
Read More

Apple responds to that scary-sounding Masque Attack: Heed warnings and you’ll be fine

♠ Posted by channel-top-news
Earlier this week, security research firm FireEye pointed to a flaw that it called Masque Attack, which could allow malicious apps to be installed on iOS devices, replacing official third-party apps to mine data. Apple has now responded to the issue. In a statement to iMore, it says: “We designed OS X and iOS with built-in security safeguards to help protect customers and warn them before installing potentially malicious software. We’re not aware of any customers that have actually been affected by this attack. “We encourage customers to only download from trusted sources like the App Store and pay attention...



This story continues at The Next Web





from The Next Web » Apps http://ift.tt/1xX3J0B
Read More