Nintendo's first mobile game is named Miitomo and is available for smartphones running Apple and Google operating systems. The smartphone app has already climbed to the top of Japanese iOS charts during the first day of the game's availability. In fact, the social app has bumped Japan's most popular messaging app to number two on the country's popularity chart.
Apple released a new iPhone ad, but this one is quite different from the type of ads we are used to from the Cupertino giant. This particular ad stars the Cookie Monster.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's interview on The Today Show has resulted in media outlets reporting that the social media giant has decided not to increase its 140-character limit on tweets. In January it was reported Twitter was considering a 10,000 character limit that would show 140 characters but give tweeters the option to click a post to view more content. It seems the current character limit will stay but the social network might allow imbedded text.
Sony reportedly has plans to build on a new version of the PlayStation 4 gaming console that will feature more powerful graphics and ultra-high resolution for 4K gaming. The Japanese conglomerate is already working with developers. It is unclear if current PS4 owners could upgrade their gaming system or if they would have to buy a brand new PS device.
Apple is making some important moves and Google stands to benefit while Amazon stands to lose. We understand that Apple has moved some of its iCloud services and data from Amazon's AWS to Google's cloud platform.
Michael Kors is joining the bandwagon of smartwatch by launching its own line during the Baselworld 2016.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's call last month to boycott the maker of iPhones, iPads and iPods until the tech giant unlocks the iPhone 5c of a San Bernardino shooter. Apple is in a legal battle with the FBI about whether it should be required to develop a new OS to hack its own smartphone. Since making the rousing call to action Trump has made several Twitter posts from an iPhone handset.
Apple Watch is facing more rival smartwatches this week including Android Wear OS units from Fossil and Nixon. New York City-based American fashion designer Michael Kors is also now adding a product line of wrist wearables. Michael Kors Access will include digital timepieces that start at $395. The new smart watches will have various price points to make them more affordable for teens, and will be designed for men and women.
T-Mobile's Binge On streaming program is adding YouTube, Google Play Movies, FOX Business, and Red Bull TV to its list of video partners. The streaming service provides 480-pixel video quality lower than High Definition (HD) that is not subtracted from monthly data caps. Binge On now includes over 50 content providers including HBO GO, ESPN, Discovery GO, Amazon Video, and Playstation Vue.
Google reportedly has plans to take on Uber with a fleet of self-driving cars, but for now Google Maps is teaming up with competing ride-sharing companies. They include 99Taxis in Brazil, Hailo in the United Kingdom, mytaxi in Germany and Spain, and Ola Cabs in India. The Alphabet company's on-demand car services will add to Google Map's directions for walkers, drivers, and public transportation customers.
