This week in Tech news was all about the mobile market, from the App
Store's fifth anniversary to changes for e-books and tips for watching TV and
movies on the go. Here's what you need to know about the week in Tech:
1) Apple App Store turns 5
A cellphone that lets you order food, share photos, grab a taxi, and log
workout time all in one place would have been unthinkable 10 years ago. But
Apple's App Store, which celebrated its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, has
changed the cellphone market forever and revolutionized the way we go
mobile.
How did we get here? USA TODAY'S Jefferson Graham talked to the experts,
and they had a pretty simple explanation: apps are fun and cheap (or free).
Games have always been popular on PC and Mac, but the offer of Candy Crush Saga
for 99 cents is too good to resist. Apple's iOS is also easy to work with for
developers.
What's in store for the future? USA TODAY's Ed Baig says the possibilities
are endless: "Expect further advances in wearable computers, and the apps that
communicate with them. Expect an evolution (consolidation?) in payment apps. And
expect apps that will not only get faster and smarter but will do a better job
of anticipating our needs and whims, whether we're at home, the office or the
car."
2) Video game roundup: 'Grand Theft Auto V,' 'NCAA Football 14'
This week in video games, we got a first look at a highly anticipated
franchise game and tested out the latest installment in the NCAA Football
series.
On Tuesday, Rockstar Games released a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto Vand
a few details about the game. Grand Theft Auto V will follow Michael Trevor and
Franklin as they work together in Los Santos (a fictionalized Los Angeles).
USA TODAY's Brett Molina took a turn on NCAA Football 14 and said the game
is "a major upgrade from its predecessor." New features include expanded offense
options, changes to recruiting and "an overhaul of action on the gridiron."
3) Judge: Apple conspired to raise e-book prices
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Apple worked with five major
publishers to raise prices for e-books. The Justice Department claims Apple
allowed publishers to raise prices for new releases and best sellers up to
$12.99 and $14.99, compared to Amazon's usual price of $9.99
What does this mean for you? Apple denies wrongdoing and plans on appealing
the decision. The court may bar Apple from letting publishers set e-book prices
for up to two years.
4) TECH NOW: Cutting the cable cord
A home without cable might sound like a scary prospect, but it can be done!
Jennifer Jolly took a look at the best new streaming services and ways of
finding TV shows, movies and sports without a cable box.
Here's a few of her best tips for getting the most out of a cable-free
life:
— Aereo: Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu are the three most well-known
streaming services out on the market right now. But you might want to check out
a new service: Aereo. The site lets you watch regular TV on mobile devices for
$8 to $12 a month (if you live on the East Coast).
— Streaming Search Engine: The site "Can I Stream It?" tells you whether or
not a certain TV show or movie is available for streaming. You can also see if
certain networks have mobile apps.
— RedBox Instant: The company that offers DVDs of new releases at little
red kiosks outside 7-Elevens is now joining the streaming business. The
streaming subscription costs $8 a month and includes four DVD rentals per month
from Redbox kiosks.
5) Talking Your Tech: Kris Jenner
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past five years, you've
probably heard of the Kardashian family. At the helm of this large,
media-friendly family is Kris Jenner. USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham sat down with
the future host of The Kris Show earlier this week to talk about Twitter and
about her job as "momager" to Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and Rob.
Jenner is a social media maven, with over 18.1 million Twitter followers
and 1.7 Instagram followers. She shared a few tips for people trying to use
social media to build a personal brand: use hashtags, engage people who post
mean comments and strike a good balance between business Tweets and personal
Tweets.
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