Rest of the Day: SwiftKey Themes Are Now Free
SwiftKey has made all visual themes for its keyboard free for both iOS and Android. Themes adjust the colors and style of the predictive keyboard, but previously at an additional cost. Never ever! About this and much more in today’s news.
- There are over 100 free SwiftKey themes available. On Android, you just have to tap the hamburger icon on the left side of your keyboard to find them, and on iOS, you can customize the themes in the container app. People, this is a festive miracle. [SwiftKey]
- Apple has a new way to check if your iPhone 6s is eligible for battery replacement. Just visit their website and enter your serial number. Some iPhones manufactured between September and October 2015 shut down unexpectedly due to a defective battery; Apple will replace the affected devices for free. [ 9to5Mac ]
- Apple is also taking steps to address its iCal spam issue. ICloud users receive unwanted spam notifications on their calendar because it scans emails, including junk mail, for dates and invitations. Now Apple is trying to make adjustments to avoid sending spam invitations. [Gizmodo]
- Fitbit plans to buy smartwatch maker Pebble. The deal is said to result in the acquisition of Pebble’s intellectual property but will gradually ditch the Pebble brand, which could irritate longtime Pebble supporters who have supported the company through previous Kickstarter campaigns. In the long run, however, the combination of Fitbit and Pebble technology may prove beneficial to smartwatch aficionados. [The Verge]
- Product Hunt – a popular destination for capturing the attention of new startups and projects – was acquired by AngelList, a site that connects startups with job seekers and investors. According to AngelList, Product Hunt will remain independent with new development integrations. [AngelList]