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Smartphone "flashes" are terrible. Yes, in some cases they're better than nothing, but most of the time you should avoid them like the plague. But a new patent awarded to Apple could substantially boost their capability, by tapping into other devices around you to function as slaved off-camera lighting. By linking together your iPhone with those of a number of friends, you could provide a substantial boost to the lighting of a situation.

The Library of Congress has an absolutely unparalleled collection of all types of historical documents and records — many of which require extreme care to properly look after. Which is why it comes as no surprise that the Library's stunning set of over 400 panoramic postcards has taken since 2008 to properly digitize, and make their way online.

Amazon has released an iOS version of its Android Cloud Drive Photos app, giving iPhone and iPad uses the ability to automatically store their photos in the cloud. With 5GB of free storage, it's one more option for how to easily and freely back up your smartphone images directly to the internet.

Even though Google Glass has been in people's hands for a very short period of time, updates and apps have started flying. The last few days have seen a number of important changes for the wearable computer, but it's still a long way away from being ready for widespread use.