LG G3 Mini expected at AT&T
In past few months, we have seen the LG G3 in news quite a few times, as it will be LG’s successor to go head-to-head with HTC One M8 and the Galaxy S5. But it seems LG is already working on the mini version of the LG G3 as well, and apparently it will be an AT&T exclusive. Folks over at MyLGPhones spotted some information about the LG G3 and LG G3 Mini in a UA Profile, which also tells us that the codename for LG G3 is LG B2, and model number for 4 major US carriers will be: LG-D850, LG-LS990, LG-D851, and LG-VS985. Have a look below:
You can see the D725, with codename ‘B2MINI’. The only thing we know about it is that it will come with an 8MP camera, its display resolution will be 720×1280, and it will be running on Android 4.4.2. It seems that AT&T will launch the LG G3 and the LG G3 Mini with it in near future.
Stay tuned with us for more information, and do you think a mini version of LG G3 is a good idea?
Source: MyLGPhones
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Apple Seeds OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 Build 13D45a to Developers [Mac Blog]
Apple today seeded build 13D45a of OS X 10.9.3 to developers, just under a week after releasing the seventh OS X beta, build 13D43, and over a month after the first 10.9.3 beta.
The beta is available through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store as well as through the Mac Dev Center.
Apple continues to ask developers to focus on Graphics Drivers, Audio, Mail, Contacts and Calendar sync over USB in iTunes, and Safari. As was discovered with the first beta, 10.9.3 adds new support for 4K displays, offering “Retina” resolutions that improve readability along with support for 60Hz output from the Retina MacBook Pro.
Leonardo DiCaprio Could Star in Sony’s ‘Steve Jobs’ Biopic, Danny Boyle in Talks to Direct
Aaron Sorkin’s Steve Jobs biopic may be directed by Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The news comes a week after The Social Network director David Fincher failed to reach a deal with Sony, reportedly over fees.
Boyle is said to be in talks with Sony Pictures to direct the film, which uses material from Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography and will focus on three 30-minute scenes ahead of three product launches.
While Fincher was rumored to be interested in Christian Bale to play the role of Steve Jobs, Boyle reportedly has his eye on another big start – Leonardo DiCaprio. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Boyle has approached DiCaprio to star in the film.
Aside from Slumdog Millionaire Boyle has directed hits like 127 Hours, Trainspotting, and The Beach, which DiCaprio also starred in. DiCaprio has been in major films like Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Great Gatsby.
Aaron Sorkin completed the script for the biopic back in January, with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak working as a consultant on the film. No potential release date has been announced.
Nest’s Learning Thermostat may be headed to Google Play
Since you can buy pretty much nearly every Google device — that’s all the Nexus gadgets, the Google Edition phones, the Chromecast and all those Chromebooks — on Google Play, it only makes sense that a product from Nest, the search giant’s latest acquisition, will be listed there as well. It’s not in the Play store just yet, but the eagle-eyed folks over at Droid Life noticed that the smart thermostat was listed on Google Play’s support pages as being available for Canada, the UK and the US (we’ve got a screenshot of it after the break). It appears that Google has since pulled the listing, however, which leads us to believe it was premature. Nevertheless, it certainly seems plausible given that Nest is now officially part of the Mountain View family. As to whether we’ll see the Protect on the Google Play, however, depends on how soon that whole accidental-switch-off thing can be fixed.
Source: Droid Life
AT&T hopes to fight Google Fiber with gigabit internet in more cities
AT&T isn’t letting Google Fiber’s expansion plans go unanswered. The telecom giant has announced that it’s looking at bringing its GigaPower internet service to as many as 21 additional big cities and their nearby municipalities. There’s some potential for direct competition with Google, as both companies are looking into gigabit access for key urban areas like Atlanta, San Antonio and San Jose. However, it’s clear that AT&T is taking some initiative here — it’s also exploring rollouts in Chicago, Los Angeles and other hubs that aren’t currently on its rival’s roadmap.
With that said, don’t start planning a 4K internet video marathon just yet. Like Google, AT&T still wants to discuss its intentions with community leaders. The carrier won’t launch in a given area unless it sees that there’s enough demand, network infrastructure and “receptive policies,” so there’s a chance that your town won’t make the cut. Even if the expansion only reaches a few cities, though, it’s still good news for Americans who’ve been demanding better data speeds and more competition for years.
[Top image credit: Barta IV, Flickr]
Filed under: Networking, Internet, Google, AT&T
Source: AT&T
BLU’s latest smartphone is big, cheap and contract-free
When it comes to offering a vast selection of Android smartphones on the cheap, BLU Products is a company that quickly comes to mind. And now we can add another one to its budget-friendly lineup: the Blu Studio 6.0 HD. As its moniker would imply, this is a 6-inch handset, with a 1,280, x 720 display, a quad-core, 1.3GHz chip (Mediatek MT6582, if you’re so inclined) and a decent 3,000mAh battery inside. Perhaps what’s most interesting here, however, is that the 6.0 HD will be available unlocked for a mere $250, which is a great price if you’re looking for a phone this size and not interested in any carrier contracts.
BLU has made itself known for bringing a ton of different options to market. We’re talking smartphones like the Studio 5.5, which sells for $179 off contract; or the $349 Life Pure, which is also unlocked and sports a 5-inch, 1080p screen. Just don’t expect the BLU Studio 6.0 HD to be running the latest and greatest version of Android, since it’s set to come with 4.2.2 when it starts shipping next month.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: Android Headlines, Android Police
It took Jack White less than four hours to track and release a record this weekend
How does Jack White celebrate Record Store Day? By setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest release, of course! White recorded, pressed and released a 7-inch 45 at his label’s shop in three hours and fifty-five minutes, besting the previous mark that hit shelves the day after tracking. Two songs including “Lazaretto” — the title track off the upcoming LP — and a B-side cover of Elvis’ “Power of My Love” were captured live from the Blue Room at Third Man Records in Nashville for the release. While the production was going down, White went on to perform an hour-long set for those who turned out to observe the feat. The full-length Lazaretto releases on June 10th, but for now, you can relive this weekend’s events after the break.
[Image: Jo McCaughey]
Filed under: Misc
Via: Pitchfork
Source: Rolling Stone (1), (2)
Google Glass now displays your iPhone’s text messages
On the heels of last week’s KitKat update, Google Glass nabbed up two more notable improvements today. First, iOS users can now have their text messages displayed on Glass, after a quick toggle of the Bluetooth settings. Here’s the catch: “due to some limitations with iOS,” you wont be able to reply to those messages directly from the headset. There’s also a new Calendar Glassware that situates an agenda to the left of the home screen. Tapping a card in that timeline will allow you edit title, time, location and even RSVP. If you’d rather just skip those festivities altogether, you can delete events or hide them from view. Both of the new features are said to be rolling out to early adopters “in the next few days,” so keep your eyes peeled.
Filed under: Wearables, Software, Mobile, Google
Source: Google Glass (G+)
Google Hangouts merges conversations and texts messages from the same sender
Since Google tacked on SMS messages to its Hangouts app, it has been tweaking the experience to keep convos on the up and up, and this week it’s making a major change. In version 2.1 of the software, text messages and Hangout conversations from the same contact are neatly merged into a single thread, allowing you to send notes via either method. In order to keep track of things, the two sources are color-coded, and you can separate them any time you’d like. There’s also a split in the contacts list for quick searching: folks you chat with on Hangouts and phone contacts that you keep to SMS. For easy access, there’s a new home screen widget and improved quality for video calls. If your Android device hasn’t alerted you to the update yet, head over to that second source link to snatch it up.
Source: Google+, Google Play
Netflix is going to raise prices for new customers, and come to US cable DVRs
Our latest update on how Netflix is doing is here, and buried within the company revealed two announcements that have been a long time coming: it’s raising prices for new customers, and it is (after years of rumors) going to offer service on cable-provided DVRs in the US. The price hike later this quarter will be for new members only and is expected to be a “one or two dollar” increase, while current subscribers will be grandfathered in at their current rates “for a generous time period.” The big question for Netflix? Now at 48 million customers strong, can it push through a price hike without the customer losses it experienced the last time it changed pricing? In January it increased prices in Ireland by one euro per month and grandfathered current customers in at their existing price for two years, and says it saw “limited impact” as a result.
As far as a Netflix app on cable boxes, the bad news is that initially it’s not going to be on the boxes most of you likely have, but it will start with providers that use TiVo DVRs (Suddenlink and RCN for example) and “try” to extend beyond after that. That’s similar to how it’s rolled out on European services so far, but the US could be tricky. Among the reasons why, is Netflix’s battle with ISPs over how to deal with the bandwidth it’s streams are taking up. In this quarter’s letter to shareholders, executives Reed Hastings and David Wells explain that Netflix opposes the Time Warner Cable-Comcast merger because it would “would possess even more anti-competitive leverage to charge arbitrary interconnection tolls for access to their customers.
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Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
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