Samsung confirms thinner and lighter Galaxy Tab 4 tablet range
Though the FCC took away the element of surprise, Samsung has just launched three new mid-range Galaxy Tab 4 tablets. The series consists of the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 8-inch Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and — wait for it — the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. The design has changed substantially from the Galaxy Tab 3, instead following the lead of the Galaxy Tab Pro series with thinner bezels and less weight. Unlike the high end range, though, the Tab 4′s specs are squarely aimed at the mainstream: a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, 1,200 x 800 WXGA graphics, Android 4.4 KitKat, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB of memory, a MicroSD slot and 3/1.3-megapixel front/back cameras on all models. All three will launch with LTE Cat 4 capability from the get-go, along with Samsung services like Link and WatchOn. They’re set to arrive this quarter in black and white colors, with no pricing yet — but we’d figure on around the same as last year’s $300 Galaxy Tab3 8.0.
DisplayMate says the Samsung Galaxy S5 has the ‘best performing smartphone display’
If you asked me what smartphone has the best display of them all, I probably wouldn’t be confident in giving you an objective suggestion. DisplayMate, experts in the display analysis business, on the other hand, has put together a very objective report which conclusively says that according to them, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has the ‘best performing smartphone display’ available.
Through all their tests, which saw the Galaxy S5 perform extremely favorably compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S4, the Galaxy S5 broke records for multiple ‘best display’ categories including “Highest Brightness, Lowest Reflectance, Highest Color Accuracy, Infinite Contrast Ratio, Highest Contrast Rating in Ambient Light, and smallest Brightness Variation with Viewing Angle”. While there are no doubt a few more challengers that are yet to enter the ring, it’s fantastic for prospective Galaxy S5 owners to know that Samsung‘s OLED screen hasn’t missed a beat and has been improved on since the Galaxy S4.
If you want to check out the full and very comprehensive report, be sure to hit the source link below. What do you think about the suggestion that the Samsung Galaxy S5 has the best display out of all the available smartphones on the market now? Let us know what your opinion is in the comments.
Source: DisplayMate via SamMobile
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Motorola gives the Moto X and Moto G a new boot animation as a April Fool’s Day Treat
April Fool’s Day is typically a day of tricks and misdirection, so it’s nice to see Motorola give its own take on the day of tricksters by giving us a nice little treat instead. For owners of the Moto X and Moto G, you may have noticed your Motorola Boot Services app was updated earlier today, partly because Android devices are now all required to display “Powered by Android” in their boot animations, but also partly because Motorola wanted to include a cute little boot animation. Check out the video below, courtesy of TalkAndroid:
As you can see, apart from the new “Powered by Android” logo, the boot animation features some of the most elusive myths in human history, a UFO, the Loch Ness Monster and of course, Bigfoot. With Samsung and HTC’s attempts at April Fool’s jokes ending awkwardly similar, it’s nice to see an Android manufacturer take a slightly different route and reward their customers with something more tangible and enjoyable.
We should be seeing lots more from other companies as April Fool’s Day continues to dawn in other parts of the world, but what is your favourite April Fool’s effort so far? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Source: TalkAndroid
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LifeLink, the world’s thinnest micro-usb cable[Review]
We’ve all been there. That moment when your phone is dying and your charging cable is nowhere to be found. That moment when you want to share some photos and your parent’s have no idea what a micro-usb cable even is. Well today, you don’t have to be there any more. PlusUs has recently announced the thinnest charging/sync cable I have ever seen, the LifeLink.
Reigning in at just 1/10 of an inch thick (2 credit cards), LifeLink is an excellent solution to carrying around a cable when you need it the most. The cable is encased in a highly durable Teflon mold that protects the cable. In the middle of the cable lies a spring which allows you to bend the cable in any direction you need to. When you are not using the cable, it conveniently snaps together from its original length of 7 inches to roughly 3.5 inches.
After using the cable for about a week, I discovered how convenient it really is. I despise putting a 3ft long cable into my pocket so I can get a quick charge during the day or transferring data between my phone and office computer. Having the LifeLink has been a real plus for me and it also makes me feel good that for every LifeLink PlusUs sells, they will donate to a charity of your choice: education for children, shelter for a family, or water for a community.
The LifeLink comes in three models: Micro-USB, Lightning (current Apple devices), and 30-Pin connector (older Apple devices) which will cost roughly $24 + Shipping ($5 worldwide or $8 worldwide with tracking) for the micro-usb or an additional $2 for the Lightning model. You can also choose between either gray or a white color. The cable is currently for pre-order at LifeLink’s website and ships early 2014.
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Equity Release Versus Downsizing: What’s Right For You
Faced with retirement on a poorly performing pension, lots of us are looking for ways to access extra cash in our golden years. The common phrase describing retirees is “asset rich but cash poor”. This describes the fact that your bank balance might be dwindling but you have wealth built up in your home.
If you have spent years making monthly mortgage payments, your property might hold the key to a more affluent retirement. Your house is probably your biggest asset and there are two ways you can unlock its potential – downsizing and equity release.
Downsizing involves selling your home and relocating to a small, cheaper option. Equity release is a process where you take from your home and it is repaid when your home is sold – usually upon your death.
Any financial decision should be considered carefully, so don’t rush it and speak to an expert. Take time to think about the pros and cons, some of which we’ve explored below.
Moving house
The obvious benefit of equity release over downsizing is that you don’t have to leave your home. When you have reached retirement and are happy where you are, it can be a major upheaval to leave the proximity of friends and neighbours you’ve got to know over the years. Not to mention the fact that it can take years to settle into a new property and make it your own.
Lots of retirees shy away from the prospect of downsizing because they have family they need to accommodate when they come to visit. A smaller house with no extra rooms for the kids and grandkids to stay in can put a stop to those happy family gatherings you’d imagined.
On top of that, there’s the time and stress it could take to sell a house; not to mention the energy needed, which is a key consideration especially if you are in poor health.
On the other hand, equity release allows you to stay in your own home for as long as you wish – either until you pass away or move into a long-term care home. You take money in one of two ways, either as a loan through a lifetime mortgage, or by selling a proportion of your property with a home reversion scheme. Both plans allow you to withdraw a lump sum of cash, a monthly income, or a combination of the two.
Inheritance
Inheritance is often something of concern for retirees considering equity release; they want to leave their loved ones something when they are gone. They are worried interest will eat up the entire property’s worth so there is nothing left to give when it comes to be sold.
However, with some methods of equity release it is possible to ensure there is still an inheritance pot available. Home reversion schemes, for example, enable you to sell percentages of your home, so you retain the ownership of a portion of the property and the money is passed on to your beneficiaries when you die.
Your property could hold the key to a happy and prosperous retirement, helping you to fund anything from a higher monthly income or the holiday of a lifetime to necessary at-home care. Before you embark on any scheme, speak to an expert to find out whether it is the most suitable solution for your circumstances.
About the author:
This article was written by Nick Taylor for RetirementExperience.co.uk – a website dedicated to helping those in later life achieve the retirement they deserve.
New Details on Razer’s ‘Kazuyo’ Controller Reveal Remappable Buttons, Slim Design, Companion App [iOS Blog]
New details on Razer’s Kazuyo controller have been shared by MacFormat, giving insight on the accessory’s unique features, including fully remappable buttons and a slim hard-shell case design. Although not pictured, the report also suggests that the final version of the controller will come with full-sized analog sticks for enhanced control.
While photos of the accessory were originally leaked last month, the controller appears to have gone through a slight redesign since then, now featuring a more rounded design which appears to surround an iOS device with a more secure fit.
Furthermore, the report also notes that Razer will ship an accompanying app with its controller that will act as a storefront for compatible games and allow users to tweak various settings, namely button assignments and sensitivity. The app will also be able to act as a unified interface for a user’s purchased games and offer promotions and listings for special deals.
The Razer Kazuyo will join a growing market of iOS game controllers, which currently includes the SteelSeries Stratus, Logitech PowerShell and MOGA Ace Power, and will soon include Mad Catz’s C.T.R.L.i controller as of later this month.
At the current point in time, multiple games offer iOS 7 controller support, including titles like Rayman Fiesta Run, Bastion, and Asphalt 8: Airborne. Additional developers have also pledged to build controller support into their apps now that hardware is available to consumers, as more iOS games appear to be receiving updates that enable it.
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April Fools’ 2014 roundup: selfie-taking drones, smartgloves and more
For the last 24 hours (and likely the next 12), excitable company execs have been barraging our inbox,YouTube and your social media networks with their best shenanigans. Love it or loathe it (and you’re probably starting to loathe it by now), the April Fools tradition continues, even stronger, in 2014. Google went a little overboard, but hopefully, after today, selfies will die a death. Hopefully.
Google has too much fun, again
Aside from its Pokemon mapping efforts, Google wants the world to see the web differently… peppered with emoji icons.
Google Japan also has a new “Magic Hand” for touchscreen text input, featuring a very necessary cat paw add-on.
Then there’s Gmail’s shareable selfie, the Shelfie and a new auto-Awesome photobomb feature, ruining your photos with David Hasselhoff.
HTC’s GLUUV lays down the gauntlet to Samsung Fingers
Who was first? We’ll call it an awkward draw, as both Samsung and HTC had largely identical ideas for AF 2014: smartgloves. HTC’s Power Glove knock-off Gluuv promises holo-calls and an 87.2-megapixel camera. Finally. We also like the companion BoomBass speaker though: “durable, humongous, and completely wireless” … and carried on your shoulder.
Samsung Fingers‘ blog post outlines a palm-based flexible screen, another mention of selfies, and in a nod to its own often superfluous software add-ons, an increasingly bizarre list of feature, showcased with sketches like these:
Sony reveals the future of gadget power sources
“Our engineers and culinary technicians have come up with a way to tap into the amazing energy of food,” says the nondescript Sony spokesman. An enzyme that transfers food energy to gadgets and it involves a “voltaic enzyme.” Sony’s planned cereals and protein bars, filled with “protein, fiber and charged lithium.”
Nokia brings the 3310 back from the dead, pumps it full of megapixels
Nokia’s most iconic phone, the 3310 is making a return. Nokia’s best-selling handset returns with Windows Phone OS, a 41-megapixel camera sensor and most importantly, preloaded with Snake 2. We almost wish it was real.
HERE maps goes back to basics (and paper)
Apparently, you can still HERE maps without a smart device. This is HERE Papyrus, and we’re particularly taken with this augmented reality trace sheet.
CERN gets serious, switches to comic sans
Truly, the thinkers’ font.
Nest / Virgin America
Total temperature control for every passenger.
Kodak Picture Kiosk Drone
We can tell it’s a fake because Kodak’s blog post mentions calling and texting a phone number. Oh and hands-free selfies. (Also, how is this any more ridiculous than Kodak’s very real nuclear reactor?)
Samsung’s Fli-Fy
Why not just utilize the rats of the skies to be your drones… and boost your WiFi.
GoPro: #STOKED, the energy drink
Has its own hashtag. Must be legit.
iFixit
iFixit gets an offer it can’t refuse.
Swiftkey Flow Hard for your physical keyboard
No touchscreen needed.
‘Make your own smartphone, piece by piece, with this magazine subscription’
In just 10 years, you can make your very own smartphone, in this tie-up between Japan’s KDDI network and magazine publisher Deagostini.
Sega returns: MEGAne DRIVE, the wearable
That should equal 32-bit gaming.
The Roku Watch
Look at the size of the remote. Coming April 31st.
TechCrunch introduces Crunchcoin
Filed under: Cellphones, Displays, Gaming, Wearables, Science, Internet, Mobile, Alt, Samsung, Sony, HTC, Google
Download the HTC One M8′s Sense 6.0 APK’s
Alongside the new HTC One M8 that was announced last week, HTC also introduced their new Sense 6.0 custom skin for Android, and also published most of the Sense 6.0 apps on the Google Play Store to allow easier updating.
However, unless you have a compatible HTC device, the Google Play Store will list your device as non-compatible and not let you download them.
Luckily, a thread over at XDA Developers have extracted and uploaded the .apk files for Sense 6.0 for sideloading onto any device. The results vary with some apps crashing on certain devices, and some apps running perfectly fine.
You can grab the HTC One M8′s Sense 6.0 APK’s here. Let us know what success you have with sideloading the .apk’s on what devices in the comments below.
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