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3DMark launches for iOS: Androids prepare for cross-platform battle Sep 10th 2013, 16:49, by Robert Nelson The 3DMark benchmarking app arrived for Android earlier in the year. The app actually arrived back in April, and that came only after a few months of teasing. More to the point for today, 3DMark has arrived in the iTunes App Store. Yes, for iOS devices. While we generally stick to Android, this iOS app release does bring an interesting twist given it has arrived on the same day as the expected iPhone 5S and 5C announcements. Needless to say, while benchmarks seem like something more often sought out by the more dedicated Android users, this release is opening up an easy way to compare both platforms. In fact, Futuremark has launched the app with mention of how users will be able to “compare the fastest iOS, Android, Windows and Windows RT devices.” Basically, moving forward we will be able to easily see how the iPhone stacks up against the latest Android handsets. And maybe more accurate for today, how the newest iPhone stacks up against Android devices. The 3DMark app will also work on the iPad. Getting specific in terms of device requirements, on the Android side users need Android 3.1 or later with 1GB of RAM and 155MB of storage. On iOS those minimum requirements are iOS6 with 512MB of RAM and 174MB of storage. It should also be said that 3DMark is available for free — on both Android and iOS. Otherwise, 3DMark is touted as being a “professional level diagnostic tool” that is available for all users. The app offers a few options for testing, but in the end, we suspect it will be interesting to see how both platforms will stack up when compared side-by-side using the same benchmarking app. Story Timeline Futuremark 3DMark App coming soon to Android, brings benchmarks to a new level 3DMark coming soon to Android - One benchmark for all mobile devices 3DMark for Android launches Simplenote app arrives for Android Sep 10th 2013, 15:43, by Robert Nelson There is no shortage of note taking apps available for Android users. Two of the more well known are Evernote and Google Keep, however a new addition has recently arrived in the Play Store. Though, while this latest is a new addition to Android, it is already an established player in the world of productivity apps. The app is Simplenote and it is available by way of the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore. Simplenote is free to download and free to use and brings the promise of having the “same focus on speed and efficiency as the existing iOS app.” So there you go, another app that made a mark on iOS before finally jumping over to Android. That bitterness aside, one perk of Simplenote is actually the cross-platform availability. In fact, the folks behind the Simplenote app have said a redesigned web version is coming soon, as well as a Mac version. Simply put, those Android users ready to give Simplenote a try can rest assured in knowing they will be able to have access to their notes even without their smartphone handy. Anyway, once Simplenote has been downloaded and installed you have a few options to consider. New users will be able to create an account right from their smartphone. Alternatively, you can also begin using the app without any account. Of course, those going that route will be limited to accessing those notes only on their smartphone. Otherwise, Simplenote touts features such as cross-platform availability, tags and search as well as backups, syncing and sharing. SOURCE: Simplenote Story Timeline Google Keep official: taking on Evernote as soon as possible Google Keep goes cross-platform with Chrome Web Store release Evernote security update brings two-step verification Evernote for Android update adds Reminders, we go hands-on Google Keep app update add new navigation drawer, reminders and more

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