LG now expands the platform’s reach to change the rules of the game by the release of its premiering Mozilla-powered handset, the Fireweb. The new device is 4-inch and designed for newcomers between its 480 x 320 display. 1GHz Qualcomm processor and 4GB of expandable storage and its 5-megapixel camera constitute the very dominant characteristics, needless to say that, this is the primary Firefox OS phone as well as its autofocusing and LED flash features.

Fireweb Sprawls in America del Sur

Both a video demo of the Fireweb and the technical specs of Firefox OS market growth that comprises South America (Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay) have been released.  Vivo Brazil, the largest telecommunications company in Brazil, sells the Fireweb for for $449 BRL ($207 US) to pay-as-you-go customers, or $129 BRL ($59 US) to regular subscribers. As the properties multiply, the more priced it is; that said more expensive than LG’s knockdown Android device, the $399 BRL ($184)  Optimus L3 II.

iOS 7.

The new OS features a much thinner lettering. The icons have been redesigned and are flatter as expected. There are also updated typography and new animation for images. The design goes edge to edge on the display, taking more advance of real estate. The Desktop moves as you do, creating “a new experience of depth.”

Among the new features, is the much wanted Command Center. A swipe up from the screen bottom now lets users change wireless modes, screen brightness and music playback. There’s also quick shortcuts to the camera, calculator, timer and a flashlight.

Something interesting, a new company called Anki and its iOS app called Anki Drive, which centers around AI and robotics. Anki features smart cars that are capable of driving themselves and communicate with your iPhone using Bluetooth LE but you can take over control at any time.

Anki Drive will be available this Fall exclusively on iOS. Until then, we hope you’ll download our app here from the App Store to learn more about the technology that makes Anki Drive possible and sign up for a coveted spot in our beta program to get a hands-on look.

Also,  AirDrop will be featured in the new iOS. The file-sharing feature will be available.

The new OS will arrive on the iPhone 5 and retina iPad and will be supported on the iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad mini and 5th-generation iPods.

iOS 7 will be released this fall.

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