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Kanex ships the GoPower battery pack for the Apple Watch

Kanex has shipped the $99.95 GoPower battery pack (http://tinyurl.com/zwyjtbt) for the Apple Watch. It contains a 4,000mAh cell, which can recharge the smartwatch around 10 times before it’s entirely out of juice.

It has the inductive charging disc built in, so there’s no need to mess around with yours or hide the cable inside the casing. The GoPower, which can be held in the palm of your hand, can also charge an iPhone along with your iPad.

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SuperTab brings Voice Control to the Mac

SpriTec Software has announced SuperTab 2.2 (http://www.supertab.me/SuperTab.html), an upgrade of its utility application for OS X.

The app enhances and extends the Mac’s built-in Command-Tab Application Switcher. SuperTab builds upon the Mac’s built-in App Switcher by providing users with instant access to more than just their Active Apps. Version 2.2 adds voice control. This let users simply use their voice to launch apps, open files, take screen shots, type commonly-used phrases and more.

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Kool Tools: ALLY Wi-Fi System

Amped Wireless is bridging Wi-Fi performance, security and simplicity with the launch of ALLY, a whole-home smart AC1900 Wi-Fi system with MU-MIMO. It’s available for pre-order.

The ALLY Wi-Fi system is a roaming solution with fast Wi-Fi speeds, MU-MIMO technology and whole-home coverage with high power technology. Offering easy setup and a mobile app for on-the-go control, the ALLY and ALLY Plus systems reach up to 15,000 square feet of secure coverage for roaming and uninterrupted streaming.

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‘iOS or Android: Which One for App Development?”

APPSPIRE.me has released an infographic dubbed “iOS or Android: Which One for App Development?” that reveals insights to consider when choosing a platform for development. The infographic compares the positives and negatives of both iOS and Android development including development costs, user market, and return on investment.

The infographic lists over 15 pros and cons of development through iOS and Android. It also touches on the importance of target audience and also mentions the issues with fragmentation.

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