Apple’s News app finally arrives in the UK

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Apple’s standalone news aggregator app for iOS devices is now available to users in the UK, following the release of iOS 9.1. The feature launched in other countries earlier this year, but hadn’t previously been made available in the UK. According to The Guardian, Apple News in the UK launches with the support of 14 newspaper and magazine publishers, including the BBC, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Sun and Sky News. While Apple wants to be the de facto news service for iPhone users and continues to roll out News across the world, it’s having a harder time in China, where the service has…

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Content sharing service ‘This’ is now better at showcasing links, but it’s a long way from perfect

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This has revamped its content sharing service that lets users post a single notable link each day. First launched in beta last year, version two has a clean responsive interface and gives each post its own URL so it’s easier to share. It also lets you see which users have shared a particular link. This has got a new responsive design that showcases content nicely This shows you links shared by people you follow, by default. But not every new user has a large network, so there’s a handy list of 75 influential members — including publishers like BuzzFeed News, TED and The Wall…

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Wunderlist update for Android supports Marshmallow

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To-do and task list-maker Wunderlist has released a substantial update to its Android app that features a complete redesign with Marshmallow integration. The app now sports a simplified Quick Add feature that lets you add a to-do item at the touch of a large blue button on the home screen. But you can also add to-dos directly from the notification bar after you switch on the function in the settings. Alongside its interoperability with Android Marshmallow 6.0, you won’t be pinged for permissions unless it’s critical.  And if you are running Marshmallow, you can use Now on Tap in your lists. ➤ Wunderlist [Android]








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Dataminr Context will help group tweets for journalists seeking breaking news

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Dataminr, the Twitter-approved social listening tool designed to surface relevant content based on keywords, locations, and timeliness, has now introduced a new tool to help journalists find news. Announced via email to subscribers, the new feature, Dataminr Context, was described as a natural evolution of Dataminr’s alert system: While Dataminr’s alerts provide the earliest “tip” for a story, a group of Tweets often can be the most powerful way to tell a story. This new integration with Twitter will truly bring the most powerful and engaging Tweets to enhance stories even more. Context drops groupings of tweets about a certain story…

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Twitter polls are now rolling out to all users

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Soon, you’ll be able to add your own poll to a Twitter post. The company is announcing all users will soon have the functionality, which even lets those who’ve interacted with your poll know when it’s over. A poll must be two choices, so get your “yes or no” scenarios lined up. Polls stay active for 24 hours. When a poll is finished, those who voted get a push notification to check out the results. All votes are kept private, too, so nobody will know you really do like Taylor Swift. We saw the feature in testing for some users…

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Samsung Pay is available on most US mobile networks from today

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Itching to pay for your stuff with your mobile phone? Samsung’s got you covered if you have a Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ or Galaxy Note 5. From today, the company has made available Samsung Pay for all major US networks including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon, no invite required. Samsung Pay launched to the public on September 28, and differs from Apple Pay as it allows you to pay for things even at terminals with only a magnetic strip available. If you want to take it for a whirl, you just need to download the app from…

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Twitch finally releases a full-featured PS4 app

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Twitch has finally launched its official PlayStation 4 app. Up until now PS4 players could only watch Twitch broadcasts of PS4 games but the revamped app will let players interact with streamers from other platforms too. Greatness awaits your #PS4 when you install the new Twitch app! https://t.co/WZJrLSeQ6u — Twitch (@Twitch) October 20, 2015 Other new features include chat integration, a Featured section for search and discovery and the ability to follow other channels and games. The move comes after Twitch teased the app at TwitchCon last month and hot on the heels of the release of YouTube gaming for…

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Firefox is testing marking any page that sends passwords over HTTP as insecure

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A huge, but simple change in the latest Firefox Nightly build is a great step forward for the Web. The browser now marks sites that show password fields but aren’t sent over HTTPS as insecure. A warning, with crossed out lock will appear in the address bar and explain that your credentials may be compromised if sent. Firefox explaining why not to send your password over HTTP When clicked on, Firefox now provides further information about why the site is considered insecure, saying that “information sent over the internet without encryption can be seen by other people.” It’s a bold move, since that…

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Listen to YouTube audio on Android with your screen turned off to save battery life

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Even if you can’t find a song you want to hear on a streaming music service, you’ll probably find it on YouTube. The video platform is an excellent resource for finding tunes in a jiffy. Unfortunately, YouTube’s Android app keeps the screen on while it plays videos, and chews through your battery in the process. Locking your device pauses playback. So how do you keep the music — and the good times — going without running out of power? Grab Black Screen of Life, a free ad-supported app that turns off your screen when your proximity sensor (located on the…

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