Ciscos Cloud Connect is chaging the Wi-Fi Game!

Cisco has long been on top of the cutting edge of technology, and they have some recent changes that are going to be making a splash in their home networking devices, such as routers. The new Cisco Connect Cloud is the company’s way of embracing the changes in computing and the move to cloud computing that so many individuals and companies are doing right now. The Cisco Connect Cloud can support apps from third parties that can make it easier to work with a home network, even for those who don’t have experience or knowledge. In addition, Cisco is unveiling Linksys devices that will be able to support the 802.11ac wireless standard.

What Does the Cloud Offer?

Cisco Cloud Connect is a software platform that will work with Cisco routers, where they will find seamless connectivity that it is easier to control their devices and their network with the cloud. This free online service is already available, and will be built into the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers that are coming onto the market now. It is possible to enable the cloud in older routers through a software update, so you may not necessarily need to have a new router to take advantage of the features.

Some of the things that you will be able to use with the Connect Cloud include SimpleTap, which is an easy way of connecting devices to your network. It will be possible to connect printers, tablets, smart TVs and more with a simple press of a button.

Some of the other apps available include Device Monitoring to get updates on devices on the system, and Netproofer, which can let parents restrict access to certain sites.

Handling 802.11ac

The new generation of wireless tech is here, and it can offer speeds that are much faster than what we currently have with the web. Cisco is now offering the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA6500 that can take advantage of the speed that 802.11ac offers. Another piece of hardware that can be helpful is the Linksys Universal Media Connector, which can connect your current devices to the new router.

Cisco is making some changes in the way they do business with the cloud, and they are still on the cutting edge when it comes to providing customers with the best quality routers that can provide fast, reliable service.

The Official iPhone 5 Announcement Scheduled for Sept 12th

Apple‘s long-awaited new iPhone will be announced on Sept. 12, according to a report.

The blog iMore reports that Apple will announce the new iPhone — possibly called the iPhone 5 — plus a new iPod Nano via a special announcement on that data. The products will then hit retail on Sept. 21.

There is also a possibility that Apple will announce the iPad Mini on the same day.

Apple reps could not be reached for comment. During a call with analysts last week, though, the company repeatedly referred to a mysterious “fall event.”

The iMore report comes after The Guardian also reported last week that the new iPhone would be released in “mid-September.” The Guardian also reported that “the device will introduce a new 19-pin power and control connector on its base, dumping the 30-pin connector first introduced with the third-generation iPod in April 2003.”

Apple’s last iPhone release was the iPhone 4S on Oct. 4.

(Source: mashable )

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Thoughts on Google Handwrite. Are you going to use it?

Google has launched a feature called Handwrite for Google search which enables you to search via a finger scribble or a stylus on the search page. Cool Idea, but how long will it actually remain to be cool. Aside from last night, I doubt I’ll actually use this feature again. I can’t see the longevity or the usefulness of this add on.

I understand Google’s standpoint that it’s not always convenient to open up the virtual keyboard and type with one hand, but I find the tablet screen sensitivity a challenge and hinders the ability to properly draw or type. (I’m presently using the Asus Transformer running ICS)

Google is definitely not making this as an alt for a not taking app, but rather an easier/quicker way of entering search queries, whilst on the go. 

To enable the handwrite option on your tablet or smartphone, hit the settings tab, scroll to Handwrite, hit enable and you’re set.  This will work on Android 2.3.3+ phone, an iOS 5+ iPhone or iPad, or an Android 4.0+ tablet. Sorry BlackBerry, you’re out of luck with thing one :) 

(Source: Google )
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Leaked Renders of BBM for BlackBerry 10

BBM is RIM’s special sauce in the quest to stay relevant. With over 50 million active users, it’s hard to say the private messaging network is in decline. Though the PlayBook never received native BBM support, it’s clear that RIM had to focus on making the experience as perfect and seamless as possible in BlackBerry 10. Now with a few months of breathing room, BBM for BB10 is coming along nicely according to some demonstration slides leaked to N4BB.

The crux is that BBM will not appear all that different on BlackBerry 10; the familiar profiles, messaging boxes and themes are all there. What we don’t get is a hint of whether BBM will be video-enabled as previously stated by RIM CEO Thorsten Heins.

BBM will be optimized for both touch-only and QWERTY-enabled BB10 devices, with familiar shortcuts such as C, T, N and S working the same as they did previously. We’re assuming that the PIN situation will be identical, and that there will be cross-over between BB10 and previous versions of BlackBerry.

Source: http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/07/25/bbm10-for-blackberry-10-shown-off-in-leaked-renders/