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Hey guys it's Dave from computing forever.com. it's Friday the 14th of March 2014, and in
today's video it's time to talk about this week's technology stories.
First up, Microsoft have released a cool new Surface Power Cover, which is not only a keyboard
for your Windows 8 tablet, but it also contains a built-in battery that extends the battery
life of the Surface by 70%. Now as you might image, the Power Cover adds a bit of weight
and thickness as it weighs 1.2 pounds and brings the device to 19.5mm thick. The price
is a bit high at $199 but it does mean that you'll have some peace of mind when you're
on the go and away from a power outlet.
Next up, Are you a Mac user who has been stuck on Microsoft's Office 2011 for years? Well,
the long overdue Office 2014 for Mac is finally going to happen soon. In fact it's expected
that it will be released in the second quarter of 2014. It's hard to believe that Office
2011 was released back in October of 2010. About time Microsoft.
Moving on, Apple are due to discontinue their 30-day return policy for iPhones. Their OS-powered
smartphones have held a privileged position when it comes to their remorse period. All
other products from Apple have only a 14 day return policy and that's exactly what Apple
have reduced it to. The previous 30-day period often conflicted with the 14-day return policy
of a user's mobile carrier and retailers. This change will bring the iPhone in line
with all other product categories.
And finally, on the subject of Apple, they have a new update for AppleTV, which allows
it to connect to AirPlay devices using Bluetooth rather than using their usual Bonjeia connection,
or Bonjourno or Bonjour? Yes, Bonjour that's the one.
Apparently the update is aimed at system admins in business and schools who usually block
Bonjour, this will allow them to configure connections between Apple TVs regardless.
In addition, using Bluetooth will allow Mac OS X users to also detect the AppleTV, which
suggests some kind of new functionality between Macs and the AppleTV is planned in the future.
Lastly guys, it's time for today's tech question: What is your current smartphone and what was
your last smartphone?