Snapchat 5.0 for iOS brings a swipe-based interface, in-app profiles Mobile

Snapchat is reportedly one of the biggest media sharing services outside of Facebook, so it's only fitting that the service's iOS app just got an equally big update. The 5.0 revamp switches to a cleaner, swipe-driven control scheme that leaves more room for all those short-lived pictures. It's likewise possible to peek at profiles within the app, reply through a double-tap and send images to address book contacts. We don't know if the new Snapchat will be enough to make Facebook worry about its sharing supremacy -- again, that is -- but it's likely worth hitting the source link for the update.

Any.DO gives iOS and Android apps a fresh look, teases 'new way to manage your day' Mobile

After expanding beyond its Android roots last year, Any.DO may have managed to become even more popular thanks to adoption from iOS users. But even with the kind praise from suitors, the handy app isn't resting on its laurels: earlier today the Android and iOS versions received an update which features a redesigned look andan all-new logo. Despite bringing a novel UI to the table, both Any.DO apps retain a similar focus on simplicity and intuitiveness -- in other words, you'll still be able to manage to-do lists by heavily relying on quick taps and easy gestures. All updates aside, Any.DO appears to be prepping a new product announcement, as its websiteis now displaying a message that says it's "about to launch a new way to manage your day." Any.CAL, anyone? We shall find out soon enough.

SD Association adds secure NFC support to its smartSD memory cards Mobile

Though companies like Visa and Device Fidelity have already come up with a way to make NFC payments via microSD card, the SD Association (the standardization body for SD cards) has introduced a spec that opens up that ability to others. It essentially adds the single wire protocol (SWP) as a Secure Element to enable NFC authorizations like mobile payments and identity verification. Now that any of its members can implement the standard to their microSD cards, perhaps some day we can truly replace our wallets with our phones. We've included the press release and a short video demo after the break if you feel like understanding the tech a little better.

Acer shows off Aspire R7 Star Trek edition, we go eyes-on at Computex Hands-on

Square Enix just announced that Deus Ex: The Fall will come to mobile devices later this summer. This is the first title of the Deus Ex series to be released on smartphones and tablets, and the initial installment will cost $6.99 (€5.99). The RPG is set in 2027, the same time frame as the console-based Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and it incorporates characters from James Swallows' novel, Deus Ex: Icarus Effect. We don't have a precise launch date just yet, but Square Enix will have the game on hand at E3 next week. Check out the trailer below the break.