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The MP3 audio codec was first released to the public in the mid-90s and was aimed at replacing the audio format present in CDs at that time in order to accommodate more files on a single disc. The development for the format was started in 1987 and when it was released the format only needed 1/10th of disc space while retaining the music quality. “Technicolor’s mp3 licensing program for certain mp3 related patents and software of Technicolor and Fraunhofer IIS has been terminated,” Fraunhofer Institute stated....

In this post, we are going to place the Mpow and TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 transmitters side by side and see which one of these is better suited for your needs. Let the games … errr … comparison begin. But before we begin, let’s have a quick rundown of the specifications: Codec Supported & Latency Let’s start with the Bluetooth audio codecs. The MPOW Bluetooth transmitter and the TaoTronics Bluetooth-transmitter both have aptX LL (aptX Low Latency) bundled in....

What is it? The headband looks like a set of headphones. Instead of putting them behind your head, you put the band in front. The back of it hooks around your ears. It uses Bluetooth to connect to your mobile device. The Muse charges with a standard micro-USB cable. I got in about 15 practices before I had to charge it. Along with the headband is an Android or iOS app....

For one, Google built the scanner right inside Drive instead of going for a separate app. Let’s dive deeper and see which approach is better, and which scanner app should you prefer over the other. 1. How to Scan Because scanner is part of Google Drive app, you will have to open Drive and click on the ‘+’ icon to begin. There is a widget that you can place on the homescreen though....

Here is a list of features that might not sit well with OnePlus3 owners, as this launch is in proximity to their previous flagship launch in June. But the 3T is great news for all of you looking to buy a new handset which is much more reasonably priced than Apple’s or Google flagship devices and comes loaded with features at par with them. 1. The Snappy Qualcomm SnapDragon 821 Processor An upgrade from the 2....

There are a few features that come packed with the Smart Glow and in this article, we are taking an overview of the Smart Glow feature and have a look at stuff you can do with it. Smart Glow Overview The Smart Glow feature is introduced in Samsung Galaxy J2 itself and it’s only useful if you have the habit of keeping your phone screen down on the desk. However, since there is no significant glass protection on the phone, it’s a matter of concern and, therefore, you might want to apply a screen guard protection to use the feature....

Phiaton’s BT 100 NC and BT 150 NC are its popular models in the segment supporting active noise cancellation. These earphones have similar ‘wear around your neck’ design. Plus, they are IPX4 certified. Most importantly, these feature in the under $150 price bracket. So, apart from the price, is there another difference between these two? If you had to choose between them, which one would you buy? In this post today, we will be talking about the key differences between the Phiaton BT 100 NC and BT 150 NC....

Let’s take a look at how Photos compares to its predecessor and how the new (optional) photo storage options differ from what we have today. Let’s get started. Photos vs iPhoto Speed The first thing that stands out about Photos is how fast it is when compared to iPhoto, which at least on my 2011 Macbook Air, tends to struggle quite a bit. On the other hand, browsing my content on the Photos app is certainly faster and smoother....

Until just a few months ago, the most relevant of the read-later apps was undoubtedly Instapaper, which pioneered the service on the iPhone years ago and which still provides a great experience across many platforms. Not long ago however, Read it Later, a quite popular read-later app re-launched as Pocket, an app (and web service) with far better design and other features that almost overnight made it the favorite of its kind among many iOS device users....

The only problem is that the default navigation app that comes in the Car mode is the HTC Locations one and one thing I don’t like about it is that it’s paid. Instead, I prefer to replace that with Google Navigation that’s better than HTC navigation in any case. Replacing HTC Location With Google Navigation To replace HTC Locations with Google Navigation in Car Mode, open the Car app on your phone and tap on the status bar at the bottom of the screen that displays battery and network information....

DRM Refresher Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a necessary evil and a polarizing topic. Whilst some uphold its virtue of protecting the rights of copyright holders, others argue that it’s a hassle for paying consumers to endure. As you don’t really own the songs you have downloaded via Apple Music, you still can’t enjoy them on other devices which don’t have your Apple Music account. This is where NoteBurner iTunes DRM Audio Converter comes in real handy....

If one is available for a place near you, it is a great way to pinpoint a meeting place and locate someone amidst the crowd. You can also search for the nearest bathroom, coffee shop, or airport gate. Indoor Maps is built into Google Maps for mobile, and you can search by keyword or destination as you normally do on a regular Google Map. Remember, you can also search by voice....

We have already seen how we can set up automated vacation replies in MS Outlook, Windows Live Mail Desktop Client, Gmail and Yahoo. Today we will see how we can set it up in Outlook.com, the all new email service from Microsoft, to send out these automated response mails. Automated Vacation Reply on Outlook.com Email Step 1: Open your Outlook.com inbox and open More Mail Settings by clicking the gear icon located on the top-right corner, next to your name....

There’s a way out of this: voluntary location sharing apps. These apps are specially designed to give access about your specific location to your friends and family when you want. The apps support live updates so your friends can see you inching towards them with time. Some of the apps generate a unique link accessible from any browser, which means your friends don’t need to be using the same mobile OS as you....

best that Apple’s App Store has to offer , as well as comparing others with Apple’s very own Reminders . However, if there is something that all these task managers have in common, it is that they all work managing tasks as vertical lists. I’m perfectly ok with this approach of course. It seems practical.. unless you try something entirely different. The app I am talking about is Sooner, an iPhone app with a unique approach to task management that is just as competent as some of its most known counterparts....

elegant ones , unique ones and even multipurpose ones . But you don’t have to go for one of these extremes, especially if all you want is a simple calendar that gets the job done without costing much. That’s why in this entry we take a look at two different iPhone calendar alternatives that are completely free and that provide slightly different takes on managing events for basic calendar users....

Swell (Free) is a news radio app with a collection of online news radios and podcasts spread across various topics. Its prediction engine knows just what to play at a given time. To get an idea of exactly why you should use this app, check out the app promo below. As cheesy as it is, it gets the message across. The New Radio Swell has varied topics for you to choose from....

users with disabilities . However, with iOS 7 Apple is making its iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch more accessible than ever with some nifty features that just about anyone can use. Here, we’ll take a look at how to perform a few specific actions on your iPhone or other iOS device with no more than just your head movements. Ready? Let’s get started. Control Your iPhone Using Your Head While you still can’t control your iOS device with your thoughts, it is still very cool (and helpful for those who suffer from limited mobility) to be able to control it with your head’s movements....

Lockscreen Pro for Windows To get started, download Lockscreen Pro on your computer. Lockscreen Pro is a portable program and comes archived as a zip file. Extract the file on your computer before you start configuring it on first use. The lockscreen layout of Lockscreen Pro completely resembles to that of Windows 8 and you can add information like battery percentage and current system time to it. The program comes with some default backgrounds you can choose from, or browse through local folders and select one....

In this article, I will be talking about 6 new tweaks that have been introduced for iOS 9 using which you can either get most of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus specific features on your older iPhones, or fix the ones that were made available in iOS 9. Let’s have a look. Note: Wish to jailbreak your iPhone running on iOS 9.0.x? Here’s a detailed guide you can follow....