Podcasts for iOS also updated with enhancements like integration with Siri

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Said and done. Linking with the release of iTunes 11.2 and improvements in exploring podcasts, Apple has also updated Podcasts, independent app for iOS, adding these and other exciting new features such as integration with Siri Support or CarPlay to access our subscriptions from the screen of a brand new Ferrari FF, for example. 

Reproduction of podcasts joins the long list of things we can ask Siri. Just say something like "play podcasts" or directly specified which you want to begin to listen and listen to music.

The settings of the app have also received a necessary restructuring that makes it easier to understand how they work options that previously existed like to automatically delete episodes once played. In general, everything is a little easier now also combining this useful function to optimize our storage with the option to save our favorite episodes.

Ah! I almost forgot. Do you want to share a particular podcast with a friend? Go to their description or slides down their list of episodes to find the Share button. Now you can pass a link to your favorite podcasts via AirDrop.

Facebook "Paper" updates

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Birthdays, events, group updates, photo comments and much more. These are the updates that Facebook has uploaded in it app Paper. Filling in the app with features from the "main" Facebook app that users have requested since its debut:

"Thanks again for your feedback on Paper. We've been working to build features you've asked for, and we're excited to share version 1.1. Here's the scoop:  

- Birthdays and events: Never miss a chance to celebrate! Just tap the notifications globe and scroll down to see important dates ahead.  

- Photo comments: When words aren't enough, now you can add photos to comments to show how you feel.  

- Group updates: Don't miss posts from your favorite groups. Swipe down to open the Main Menu. Tap the More Options icon to the right of the Search box. When you see your groups, check the new unread counts to catch up on the posts you've missed. 

- New story buttons: To keep up with the latest stories in a section in fullscreen view, or to catch the newest stories in the next section, tap the new story arrows when they appear.  

- More article covers: 9 new article covers join our collection, making easier to spot your favorite sources on Paper. Keep an eye out for Fox News, Bloomberg News, Mashable, FT, kottke, Popular Science, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair and Hacker News.  

- Basic accessibility: All of your sections now support basic accessibility features, and we're working to extend accessibility throughout the app."

The Paper director, Michael Reckhow told to The Verge, that despite plans to remove its native messaging app, to spread other independent app. Paper will maintain its messaging features because Paper and Facebook have different strategies.

Facebook and Paper has been working on updates for, as the company yesterday announced a new feature. "Nearvy Friends", that is similar to Apple's utility "Find My Friends" and will allow to see if your freiends are near and you can meet up.