Pebble Smartwatch Enhanced iOS 7 Notification System Now Available

Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky announced last week that its customers would soon be able to receive full iOS 7 Notification Center alerts on their smartwatch. And as promised, version 1.3.0 of the Pebble IOS app is now available. Of course this means you will need an iPhone 4s or higher that is running iOS 7 or later to take advantage of the update.

Pebble Smartwatch Version 1.3.0

The updated iOS app now allows you to receive all alerts from your device instead of just calls and text messages. This includes any apps that have access to your Notification Center like Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and so on.

You can refer to help.getpebble.com if you need help managing your notifications.

NBA 2K14 Companion App Now Available for the iPhone and iPad

2K Sports has released an iOS companion app for its popular console game NBA 2K14. MyNBA2K14 allows gamers to stay updated on MyCAREER stats, online multiplayer records, and leaderboards while they are away from their PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. The app also features an NBA Pick-Em mini-game which players can use to earn extra VC (in-game currency), and there is a bonus NBA 2K themed card battle game.

NBA 2K14 Companion App

The console version of the game is currently available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and it also available as an iOS app. The iOS version is $7.99 and works with the iPad 2 and up and the iPhone 4 and up. It requires iOS 5.0 or later.

Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft Confirmed for iPhone and Android Devices

Before announcing its new World of Warcraft expansion Warlords of Draenor at Blizzcon 2013, Blizzard revealed that its free-to-play card game Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft will also be available on the iPhone and Android devices. The game was originally only expected to land on Windows, Mac and the iPad. The mobile version will launch after the desktop version sometime in Q2 of next year.

Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft iPhone

Hearthstone is a Magic: The Gathering-like digital collectible card game where players can battle as one of nine Warcraft heroes. Players will be able to earn free cards while playing the game, and will also be able to purchase additional card packs as in-app purchases, or by using their Battle.net balance.

Gogo Rolling Out In-Flight Wi-Fi Calls and Texts

Gogo is rolling out a new service which allow passengers to send and receive text messages in real time by using the Gogo Talk & Text iOS or Android app. Gogo's chief marketing officer, Ash ElDifrawi, told The Verge that the service will use a person's own phone number so callers won't be confused.

Gogo In-Flight Wi-Fi

"Gogo Text & Talk is just one more way Gogo is keeping airline passengers connected to their lives on the ground," said ElDifrawi. "While we see this as more of a text messaging product for commercial airlines in the United States, the phone functionality is something that some international air carriers and our business aviation customers are asking for."

Report: Apple Stores to Start Replacing iPhone 5c and 5s Parts

Apple retail stores will begin offering hardware repairs for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, according to a report published by 9to5Mac. iPhone 5s and 5c owners who are not covered under Apple's AppleCare warranty will be able to pay $149 for a screen replacement and $79 for a new battery. iPhone 5c customers will also be able to buy a new Home button for $29. However, Apple employees will not be able to replace Touch ID Home buttons for the iPhone 5s.


Broken iPhone 5s

Allowing employees to repair damaged iPhones in-store will save Apple money from having to fully replace devices. 9to5Mac's sources revealed that Apple has already begun shipping the "replacement parts, new iPhone screen calibration machines, and training manuals" for the repairs to a few retail locations.

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