Open Live Writer will be taking over the Windows Live Writer

 The maximum message bloggers these days is Windows Live Writer circle always in the action began, Microsoft announced on 2015/12/9, the blogger's publishing tools software Windows Live Writer (hereinafter referred to as WLW) converted to open-source project, so that Live Writer to become .NET Foundation of a, and the WLW renamed Open Live Writer (hereinafter referred to as OLW). This paper is published in OLW0.5 article.

Some friends may still not know much about what WLW its advantages, WLW is actually blog articles offline editing tools, bloggers generally must be connected to the back-end network to blog writing articles, some bloggers will first use Word to write articles After the good and then copy and paste the background, but the picture there is no way, but also worried blog backend system or network disconnection caused instability written articles wasted effort. WLW allows bloggers to write articles without the need for connecting networks of the situation, but can also put pictures and descriptions, like WYSIWYG connected to the Internet in general, after written so have internet connection and then publish to blog you can, less to a lot of trouble, but also very convenient, the work bears all blogs are using this software to write the article.

WLW published by Microsoft from 2006, and there have been several updates during the revision, the final version of the 2012 edition, and then it is not to see updates, even maintenance is belated, and network technology and the ever-changing, but Microsoft and are unable to revision, use who have no right to the revision, such as May 2015 Google's Blogger use OAuth 2.0 new authentication method once make use Blogger with WLW bloggers hurt.

OLW become advantages discharge source project that I will have an updated version start to appear, will not be the same as WLW only the 2012 version will stop updating.

At present the first version of OLW 0.5, and only the English version, should be used to take over the direct release from WLW2012, but according to published on RitHubfuture roadmap Roadmap , version 0.6 will quickly correct some errors based on user feedback and version 1.0 will support more languages ​​, will also provide test components, version 1.1 will further support Azure AD (AAD), may PO messages on Facebook / Twitter, Markdown ... and so on, the future is really quite OLW people expect .

According to legend, the OLW0.5 and WLW2012 do some comparison, OLW remove some features, but also added a feature:

1. Remove Spell Checker 
2. Remove Blog This API 
3. Support OAuth2.0
4. Support Windows10, this WLW2012 also be installed in Windows10.

OLW work bears tested after installation and found that it can coexist with the original WLW, also can be read directly into the original draft and articles have been published WLW, the installation of ways WLW2012 almost exactly the same as the original, is also nothing too big difference, but currently only in English, based on these experiences, the work is not yet suggest that you bear now install OLW0.5, the general recommendations of the user when to install OLW1.0 how come too late Mandarin Department , wore a short time with WLW2012 first.

If you still want to be early adopters, here is the OLW related site!

• Software name: Open Live Writer
• Software nature: Freeware
• Software language: English
• Official website: http://openlivewriter.org/
• Software Download: click here

Threema update brings 3D Touch Support for iPhone 6S

Threema update brings support for 3D on the iPhone and iPhone 6S 6S Plus. WhatsApp, Telegram, threema or whatever for a Messenger. It depends on the personal taste of each user and their friends and acquaintances, which is set to Messenger. Probably put many users anyway on several Messenger. Anyway, threema is a new update at the start and improved selectively by.

Threema 2.5: 3D Touch Support

With the iPhone 6S (Plus) Apple relies on 3D Touch. The built Dispay recognizes how strong pushes a user in the display and provides various functions. Gradually implement the 3D Touch Developer Support. On this day threema sets after. Threema 2.5 can be downloaded from the App Store. In the release notes, it is next to the usual bug fixes.

· Support for 3D Touch (iPhone & 6s 6s Plus)

· Improvements to VoiceOver respect Voicemail

About 3D Touch and Quick Actions you can you look at, for example, your ID, ​​start a new message or scan a QR-Core. Threema 2.5 is 166MB in size, is available as a universal app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and requires iOS 6.0 or new.

Apple Maps: 5 billion queries per week, 3x more common in use as Google Maps

Three years ago it is now that Apple has brought its own maps app on the market. The end of 2012 the time had come, and in the wake of the release of iOS 6 Google Maps was sacked as a preinstalled application. Instead placed Apple with Apple maps its own app. admittedly ran the launch of Apple Maps bumpy. While some areas of the apps were very successful, other areas were heavily loaded error. Apple has used the last three years intensively to significantly enhance Apple's own maps app and improve.

Apple Maps: 5 billion queries per week

Our colleagues at The Boston Globe have dealt in detail with Apple Maps and report that Apple's own maps app on the iOS device 3x so often is in use, such as Google Maps.This may firstly be that Apple Maps is preinstalled Google Maps and has to be installed and, secondly, that Apple was able to improve the functionality of the app and eliminate errors at the same time.

“They really did a great job in a short amount of time,” said Alex Mackenzie-Torres, a former Google Maps manager who’s now with competing transit app Moovit. “Apple has something that few companies have — simplicity in design mixed with high doses of pragmatism and practicality.”

Overall, it is said in the report, Apple Maps will receive 5 billion user requests per week.The information have colleagues obtained directly from Apple. Apple Maps is 3 times as often in use as Google Maps. It must be noted that the figures refer only to iOS devices.If one looks at the entire smartphone market, so Google Maps is still in the lead.

“We are fast learners and we are fast at fixing things,” said Greg “Joz” Joswiak, an Apple vice president who oversees product marketing for iPhones and related services. “We learned the maps business incredibly fast.”

Apple gets its data for companies, traffic and other information now from more than 3,000 sources. It is further stated in the report that Apple still many plans for Apple Maps cherishes. We can imagine that indoor navigation win in the coming years in importance and Apple will put an emphasis on it. In addition, Apple has been sending a few months vehicles through the streets in different countries to improve their own maps app. What Apple so just leads up to, is not known.

Sony released PlayStation Messages for iOS - Messenger for PlayStation Network

Another messenger chapter has been opened. On this day, Sony has with PlayStation messsages published a Messenger for iOS devices on the App Store. This is used to communicate with your gamer friends.

PlayStation Messages

In PlayStation messages you see directly who is online and so can you with your gamer friends and favorite groups on your mobile device to send messages. So you stay with your gamer friends in connection so that you can chat about games and other Teman, even if you are not sitting at your PS4.

After installing PlayStation messages you have on your mobile device the following options

· In PlayStation messages you see immediately who is online and can send your gamer friends and favorite groups on your mobile device messages. Stay always with your gamer friends connected and talk about the games that you play so much, even if you're not at your PS4 system.

· About installing PlayStation messages on your mobile device you have the following options:

· Determine in your friends list in no time, who's online and who's playing what.

· Send your friends or a group of up to 100 players text or voice messages, photos and Stickers.

· About the favorites list you have quick access to your favorite news groups.

To nutzn the app, an account on PlayStation Network will be provided. PlayStation Messages is 16,9MB Gorss, requires iOS 7.0 or later and is available as a universal app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Apple released OS X 10.11.2 and TVOS 9.1

A few moments ago, Apple has not only the final version of iOS 9.2 released on iPhone, iPad and iPod, but still placed two further updates on its servers. On iOS 9.2 OS X 10.11.2 El Capitan and TVOS follow 9.1.

OS X 10.11.2

Apple has just flipped the switch and put the second major update to OS X El Capitan ready. OS X 10.11.2 can be downloaded now from the Mac App Store. New features you should not expect, however. Rather, Apple has used the beta phase to make numerous bugs identify and eliminate these. In the release notes states

· The OS X El Capitan 10.11.2 update improves the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

· This update includes the following aspects:

· Improves reliability of Wi-Fi

· Improves reliability of handoff and AirDrop

· Resolves an issue where sometimes connect to Bluetooth devices has been disconnected

· Resolves an issue in which Mail not delete messages from an offline Exchange account could

· Resolves an issue in which a USB cable no photos could be imported from an iPhone to a Mac

· Improves iCloud Photo Sharing for Live pictures

TVOS 9.1 for AppleTV 4

Also at 4 AppleTV thinks the manufacturer from Cupertino tonight and published TVOS 9.1. The update can directly through AppleTV 4 -> Settings -> System -> Software updates are loaded. What's new TVOS 9.1 brings with it exactly, is unknown at this time.In addition to bug fixes, it was during the beta phase that the Siri voice control will be extended to Apple Music, so that you can access the Apple music streaming service using voice commands. Have you discovered other innovations?

USB 3.0 support for the iPad Pro: New Apple Lightning to SD card reader

The iPad Pro is its "Pro" designation increasingly justice. After the benchmark values ​​of the 12.9 inch iPads could convince completely, it became known that the Lightning port on the unit supports USB 3.0. It was said that Apple working to an adapter to enable the USB 3.0 speed. A first adapter is now available in the Apple Online Store.

Apple Introduces New Apple Lightning to SD card reader

Apple has placed a new Lightning to SD card reader on the Apple Online Store yesterday. In the description of the device states

With the Lightning to SD card reader makes it easy to load pictures and videos from your digital camera to your iPad, so that you can view on the brilliant Retina display together with your friends.

Put the SD card into the card reader and the iPad automatically opens the Photos app, which sorts your photos in moments, collections and years. And if you use the iCloud photo library, all your photos and videos in full resolution will be safely stored in the iCloud and automatically appear in the Photos app on all your devices. With iCloud photo sharing you can transfer your photos and videos with just divide the people to whom you want it to show.

The Lightning to SD card reader supports data rates up to 3 USB, standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW and SD and HD video formats such as H.264 and MPEG-4. (USB only with iPad Pro. The other iPad models USB 2 support 3 speeds speeds.)

Thematically fit we still have a small supplement in this matter. As part of the release of iOS 9.2, the iPhone has now also support for the USB camera adapter for importing pictures and videos. So far, this could only be used on the iPad. Thus you can import your photos under iOS 9.2 via the camera adapter to your iPhone. The new Lightning to SD card reader costs 35 euros and is available in the Apple Online Store ready in 3 to 5 days.

Microsoft beats Apple's unit sales of Tablets (USA)

Actually, the United States have been known that Apple's MacBooks and iPads dominate the market. But new figures were published, which Microsoft almost certify triple the amount of sales compared to the iPad.

Apple seems to currently properly losing ground in the US in online sales with the iPad. If one believes the latest figures, Microsoft has in October almost three times as many units sold than the competitor from Cupertino. Considering that Apple the US market once dominated virtually, this is no mean feat of Microsoft.

But should be respected, that it is purely dealing here with the online sales. As is known, buy a lot of Apple users even an Apple Store. Nevertheless, one can still only congratulate Microsoft. It is precisely with the Surface Pro 4 put the Redmond company remains an extremely valent workhorse. Even more interesting, it should be but with the Surface Book.

Comes with the holiday shopping season, the turning point for Microsoft?

If one looks at the calendar so, it is indeed also stated that Christmas is approaching. It is well known electronics are presented here in recent years, often and gladly. This could also again be interesting to see if Apple or Microsoft has the edge. From the perspective one is well served for entertainment with an iPad during which the Surface (Pro) but focus more on application-oriented users.

Source: 1010data via: Mobilegeeks

Android 6.0.1: Factory Images for Nexus devices available for download

Google has with  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow provided a new version of its own operating system for the latest Nexus smartphones and tablets as Factory Images for download. In order for the changes you can manually install itself immediately. The OTA update is expected to follow in the coming days. Namely, the entire Smartphone or Tablet reset. In addition to some bug fixes and some new features were introduced.

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow innovations

Google donated Android with the latest version 6.0.1 Marshmallow many new emoji. So you can in messengers like Hangouts save eg a few words and instead use characters. In combination with the abbreviations that are now in circulation, we must then ponder any longer about what is actually really meant with the news.

A truly meaningful change has Google the tablets donated. With Android 6.0.1 namely the lower navigation bar was restructured with on-screen buttons. The positioning of the back, home and multitasking buttons is no longer centered, but at the edges. For example, the functions for larger tablets can now easily reach with your thumbs. Back and Home are now placed on the left side, while the multi-tasking has moved to the right side. Definitely an improvement. Now only the tablets of other manufacturers would need to be supplied with updates - which will probably not happen in the near future. But the Nexus owners can rejoice after all.

Google has the "Do Not Disturb" again with Android 6.0.1 function activated. This was in the past part of the operating system, was 6.0 marshmallow then removed with Android and is now back with us. This function is useful for many users. Pure Android offers anyway hardly any additional functions because useful functions should not remove it yet.

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Download

The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Factory Images are available for the latest smartphones and tablets to download. These include the Nexus 5X, Nexus 5, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6 Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 9 models - in each of the WiFi and UMTS or LTE versions.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow Factory Images

Microsoft Lumia 850 (Honjo): prototype shows up on the first photos

The Microsoft Lumia 850, which is to be performed under the internal codename "Honjo" shows for the first time on real photographs and confirmed that a few days ago leaked design. The source, who posted the photos, are known first technical details. This sounds quite interesting, because it could be a very potent middle-class smartphone - at least for a Windows Mobile Smartphone 10.

Microsoft Lumia 850 with 5.7 inch?

The Lumia 850 Microsoft should be equipped according to the latest information with a 5.7-inch full HD display and be powered by a new Snapdragon 617 processor. Thus, it would be good 210 processor and Lumia 950 with Snapdragon position between the Lumia 550 with Snapdragon 808 processor. Further technical characteristics are unknown.

The photo of the back of the Lumia 850 confirmed the design to render images and video from. We see a slightly protruding main camera. The resolution is unknown. There is also a single-LED flash and at the bottom of the speaker. The frame is made of aluminum, as it was already the Lumia 830 the case. The designation Lumia 840 is skipped wiw already with the other models.

A 5.7-inch display is to be located on the front of the Lumia 850, which is equipped with 2.5D glass. This should have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Had probably the minimum resolution for such a size in the category. In addition to the front camera it should be a front-LED flash. This is already in some other smart phones in use and should allow for better illumination at Selfies.

The frame around the display does not work really compact. That is why we are currently still a bit skeptical at the size specification. The area below the display looks quite large. Nevertheless, there should be on-screen buttons also here. We are excited in any case, what we can expect with the Lumia 850th If it comes with 5.7 inches, then it will certainly be the Lumia 850 XL.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow in Video

Yesterday it was rumored that in Hungary the update to Google Android 6.0 marshmallow for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 would be launched. But since there is no official confirmation from Samsung were remains an open question whether the messages are fake or true. A new video, now Android 6.0 points to the Galaxy Note 4, tends to favor the second option.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Android 6.0 Video

The referenced video comes with a length of 7:39 minutes and therefore provides a first impression of how Android 6.0 could look like marshmallow and running on the Samsung Galaxy Note. 4 Visually striking reminds the version to the version for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, which should not be surprising.

In terms of performance several improvements are mentioned, so it can be expected that an update on Google Android 6.0 ensures that the Galaxy Note 4 legs are made. How big is the performance boost will turn out, is not yet known, this should then provide information according to the official availability of updates any tests.

Whether it's in the version shown in the video to the real Android is 6.0 update for the Galaxy Note 4, remains open. It could well be the real version, but also a fake can not be excluded. The official update is expected in 2016 - until then you can watch the video you mentioned hereinafter:

 

Source: Phandroid

Xiaomi Mi 5: Benchmark shows outstanding performance

To derive the power of a smartphone, are benchmarks like pulled consulted, although the benchmark results often only partially shed light on the everyday performance. At least in the AnTuTu benchmark that could Xiaomi Mi 5 now reached a very good result, namely in combination with the built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC.

Xiaomi Mi 5: Only Apple A9 better

In AnTuTu benchmark the Xiaomi Mi 5 comes to more than 101,000 points, so this can take second place in the CPU ranking. Only the Apple A9 with over 123,000 points again better gerankt a good deal. Otherwise, the Mi 5 can be associated with the Snapdragon 820 various competitors behind.

Among the Kirin-950 CPU also from the new Huawei Mate 8, the Exynos 7420 or Apple A8X. As it stands in comparison to the Exynos 8890, is not yet known, since the CPU that will come in Samsung Galaxy S7 used, is not yet listed in AnTuTu benchmark. However, since the Galaxy S7 will also come with Snapdragon 820 on the market, the Mi 5 could be comparable performance.

Will be presented officially the Xiaomi Mi 5 in January 2016 the launch could take place in February 2016th Thus a direct duel with the Samsung Galaxy S7 would be virtually inevitable, which is expected to March / April 2016 around. How then beat the two flagship models in comparison and outside of benchmarks, should be exciting to see.

Google pixel C: First impression in Unboxing

The  Google pixel C was the end of September officially presented as a tablet with an optional keyboard dock and Android 6.0 operating system marshmallow. As of today, it is available at a price of from 499 € in Germany. We have already received the 10.2-inch pixel C and were able to get a first impression of it. Overall a really high quality device, but which seems a little hard and the mechanism with the magnets have to get used to as well.

Google pixel C in the first impression

The Google pixel C has actually managed to Germany. Pixel stands for Google Chome OS actually for, but also ensures that the device has been developed entirely self. In case you have but for the newest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow chosen as the operating system, which does not bother us. With Chrome OS, the interest would be somewhat lower. Technically, the pixel C up to date with the 10.2-inch display, which has 1800 pixels, a resolution of 2560 x and a high brightness of 500 nits supplies to be used outdoors can. Inside the latest Nvidia Tegra processor X1 with Maxwell GPU works. It will not only work with the pixel C, but also can play decently.

ONLY 169 € extra there for Google pixel C and the keyboard dock. This brings a kickstand feature to make the tablet an Android netbook. The pixel C is held by magnets in position and different angles. In keyboard dock has its own battery is installed. But there is no connection to this charge. In fact, the keyboard is charged in the closed state via induction from the tablet. The connection is established via Bluetooth.

Offering the Google pixel C in two versions. Once with 32 GB for 499 € and once with 64 GB 599 €. As usual, no microSD slot is present.

Raspberry Pi and Coding for Kids

Raspberry Pi Zero - even smaller

I've realized with Raspberry Pi some small projects and messing around. Lately, there is a bit dusty in the corner for lack of time, but the thing is already awesome. Now the makers of the Raspberry Pi have brought a more favorable and smaller version on the market. The Raspberry Pi Zero, which hitherto smallest board the Raspberry family.

Raspberry Pi Zero

The Raspberry Pi Zero tinkers a BCM 2835 chip, which was also used in the first Raspberry Pi, but clocked at 1 GHz. In addition, the users are 512MB of RAM available.When power is used in 5V power supply with micro USB cable, next to it is still a Micro USB port installed for peripherals, and an HDMI port. OS and data are on a microSD card. As with the previous models, there are also GPIO ports. 

Programming for children

Great news for all my readers have the children: From 7 to 13 December, the computer science week "Computer Science Education Week" will take place. Apple supports Code.org with workshops and other events for children over six years at the Apple Store near you. On December 10, Apple offers the workshop "Hour of Code", which is a free one-hour introduction to programming. More information can be found directly from Apple.

Apple Smart Battery Cases for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6

Just in time for holiday shopping, there is a new iPhone accessory officially by Apple. With the Smart Battery Case can the battery life for its iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 extend. This is an iPhone case with integrated battery. If you load the iPhone and the battery case at the same time, you get an extended talk time up to 25 hours, can surf up to 18 hours with LTE on the internet and achieved a high-definition video playback of up to 20 hours.

The Smart Battery Case we easily bent upwards at the rear and the iPhone can then be inserted. On the lock screen, the Battery Case offers a battery indicator, in the message center is an overview of the available battery power available. According to Apple has also built a passive coupled antenna. The course supports Case Lightning, you can use the iPhone Lightning Dock and is available in matching optics for iPhones: Available in Charcoal Grey (Anthracite) and white for CHF 109.- and is available today!

Firefox: Mozilla waived on future advertising tiles

"New Tab" of the Firefox browser are future on the page no longer displays appear. They should disappear over the next few months. Mozilla is now displayed on the lookout for new ways to advertise in Firefox.

The advertising tiles to a blog post by Darren Herman According to Vice President of Content Services at Mozilla disappear over the next few months again. They were part of an announced early 2014 experiment that the company had introduced in the summer for the general public.

Mozilla Firefox

However entailed in giving up the advertising tiles not mean that Mozilla finally withdraws from the advertising business. "Advertising in Firefox could be a great business, but at the moment it is not the right deal for us because we want to concentrate on the core experience for our users," wrote Herman. "We want to rethink the experience and discover content in our products. This will be done as an integral part of our Firefox teams. "

Even in the future, Mozilla will employ for the benefit of all with a balanced Balance of advertising ecosystem, added Herman. In this he includes "successful products that respect the privacy of our users and provide a rating based on transparency, choice and control user experience."

The browser developer funded currently primarily a search deal with Yahoo, the end of 2014 Google replaced the default search engine in Firefox. 2014 boosted its sales Mozilla by nearly 5 percent to $ 329.5 million. This year the company expects again an increase in sales. For Mozilla's search partners but also includes Baidu, Bing, Yandex and Ebay.

Mozilla plans to display advertising on the New Tab page, had led to sharp criticism by users. They feared the site could be plastered with ads, which Mozilla has denied in May2014.. The ads should help by presentation of the company's users to find relevant websites for them.

The Norwegian browser vendors Opera uses the New Tab page for some time as source of income. Partner for years already pay that said at Opera "Speed ​​Dial" page allows fast access to their websites.

Noke: Bluetooth padlock is now available

Noke Noke delivers with Padlock from the first model of a product line of Bluetooth-controlled, smart locks, which enables users to protect their property. A key or number code is not necessary. It is controlled by app.

Noke, the Bluetooth-controlled Padlock of Fuzz designs premiered in January 2014 of baptism, then launched in August 2014 Kickstarter project and is now officially available in Germany. It is now available in the Gravis stores for 79.99.

Bluetooth-Schloss Noke Padlock (Bild: Fuzz Designs)

At the end of the 30-day Kickstarter campaign, the original funding goal of $ 100,000 with more than $ 600,000 to more than six times was exceeded.

"It's great to see already the positive response to our padlocks," said Cameron Gibbs, co-founder and COO of Noke. "We wanted to offer customers a convenient and smart solution to security - I realize we have reached the goal."

The Noke Padlock is made ​​of zinc and steel and especially hardened strap and the manufacturer offers an attractive, waterproof and extremely durable solution. The Noke Padlock can be with the appropriate apps for iOS, Android via Windows Phone and Smartphone open. Users can also share virtual keys with other users and finding about the history of accesses to the castle, by whom, when and where the lock has been opened.

"We have the Noke Padlock equipped with far more capabilities than originally planned, because we want to provide our customers with the absolute smartest and best lock available," said Gibbs continued. "Therefore, the process took a little longer, the result justifies it."

More Bluetooth locks there are for example also of Nuki. The intelligent door lock also comes from a Kickstarter project and originally started under the name Noki. As Nokia noted that the word and figurative mark "Noki" (No Key) is too similar to the company's own name, the makers of the door lock company unceremoniously in "Nuki" to (New Key).

Bluetooth-controlled lock Noke Padlock (Image: Fuzz Designs)