Early details leak for Samsung GALAXY Tab S
Hey, look! Samsung has yet another new line of products to unveil, or so says SamMobile. This time we’re looking at what’s being billed as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S.
Specifications obtained by the blog suggest the tablet could come in on the higher end of things. Details are said to include an AMOLED display at 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution and a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (quad-core 1.9GHz Cortex-A15 with a quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A7) processor. Other features listed are an 8-megapixel rear camera, 3GB RAM, a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, and a fingerprint scanner.
Samsung will also be introducing a new feature, which will be unique to the Galaxy Tab S, it’s called Multi-User login. This feature uses Android’s native multi-user functionality but enhances it further by allowing the user to log in to his/her account simply by swiping a finger on the home button from the lock screen.
In terms of displays, it appears the Galaxy Tab S could be offered in 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch sizes. Colors include Shimmer White and Titanium Grey; 4G LTE and Wi-Fi versions are expected.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4-inch Wi-Fi (SM-T700)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4-inch LTE (SM-T705)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5-inch Wi-Fi (SM-T800)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5-inch LTE (SM-T805)
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Canadians Rejoice! Google Play Music All Access is Rolling Out
Hooray! Google’s official blog for Canadian users has pushed out some great news today for our friends to the north. Google has finally brought Google Play Music and the accompanying All Access service, to Canada.
Looks like Google is also giving you guys the same introductory pricing for All Access as well. You get the first 30 days free and then be charged $7.99 month there after. If you dilly-dally on the sign up though you can expect to start off at the $9.99 a month price tag. You have some time though as that won’t be the case until after June 30th
Source: Google Canada via AndroidPolice
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New Waterproof Kyocera Hydro Vibe splashes its way to Sprint and Virgin Mobile
A new waterproof Android powered device is headed to consumers on Sprint and Virgin Mobile. Meet the new Kyocera Hydro Vibe. The Hydro Vibe specs aren’t to terribly bad, for a lower-end entry-level waterproof offering.
- 4.5-inch qHD screen (960 x 540)
- 8MP rear camera with flash
- 2MP front shooter
- NFC
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor
- 2,000 mah battery
- 8GB on-board storage with a 32GB with MicroSd slot
- Android 4.3
- IP57 rated
- Sprint Spark Enabled
“The demand for waterproof smartphones has only increased since Kyocera introduced the original Hydro in the U.S. in 2012,” said David Owens, senior vice president-Product, Sprint. “Hydro Vibe is the third generation of waterproof Kyocera devices Sprint has brought to our prepaid and postpaid customers. Vibe eliminates the worries of liquid damage during a day at the beach or a day on the job without having to invest in a waterproof case or sacrificing the sleek style and functionality we expect from smartphones.”
The Kyocer Hydro Vibe will be landing at Sprint on May 9th for $0 down and $9.59 a month if you qualify of course. If you are looking for an affordable waterprro option for Virgin Mobile USA, the device will be splashing at Virgin Mobile’s website for $149.99. Additional details about the Hydro Vibe can be found at Kyocera-Wireless.com
Via Sprint Newsroom
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Nokia Refocusing on HERE Maps Integration for iOS and Android [iOS Blog]
A pair of LinkedIn job listings spotted by Nokia Power User is being interpreted as a sign that Nokia’s HERE mapping and location services may be returning to iOS, but Nokia’s Pino Bonetti points out that the company is simply focused on delivering SDK tools to allow third-party developers to incorporate HERE maps into their apps.
Hi guys, just to clarify, a mobile SDK is not an app. We are providing tools to our partners so that they can build apps with our maps. We already announced this on our blog (HERE Three Sixty) and you can already see some action: Amazon is using our maps in their Kindle Fire, Deutsche Telekom is using our maps for their Arrival Control app on iOS and Android.
With Microsoft having closed its purchase of Nokia’s devices unit late last month, a scaled-down Nokia will need to focus on other areas where it holds a leadership advantage, and HERE is one way Nokia can leverage its NAVTEQ mapping expertise.
As for a standalone HERE app for iOS, it does not appear that Nokia has any public plans to return to the platform. Nokia’s HERE Maps app was previously available to iOS owners, but the app was pulled by Nokia last December due to compatibility problems with iOS 7. The company put the blame for the removal on Apple, claiming that changes in iOS 7 “harm the user experience.”
The job listings seek experienced developers to work on the company’s mobile engineering team as they assist in the building of “advanced location-based services applications for the Android and iOS platforms.”
As an Android / iOS developer you will be a key member of our growing mobile engineering team, developing industry-leading mobile SDKs / applications. This is an experienced position that requires fluency in the latest Java capabilities and improvements in the Android and iOS SDK. The ideal candidate is motivated to explore and deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
Formerly known as Nokia Maps and Ovi Maps, the HERE service uses the Nokia-owned NAVTEQ mapping database to provide navigation services, transit maps and points-of-interest information. Nokia HERE is one of three business units remaining after Microsoft acquired Nokia’s mobile devices and services business.
HERE is attempting to gain traction in a crowded iOS marketplace dominated by rival Google Maps, iOS Maps and other third-party apps from Navigon and TomTom. After a rocky start in iOS 6 and some improvements and visual changes in iOS 7, Apple is rumored to be bolstering its Maps application in iOS 8 with new transit information, expanded points of interest, and improved cartography.
Norway’s VR test helps soldiers see through armored vehicles
There’s a good reason why games like Battlefield rarely offer a realistic view of what it’s like to steer armored vehicles: actual drivers have to either look through tiny portholes or risk getting shot. The Norwegian Army may not be so restricted in the future, though. It’s testing a system from MakingView that uses Oculus Rift VR helmets to help soldiers glimpse through a vehicle’s protective plating. The headset is linked to a set of cameras that, like a recent drone experiment, lets drivers simply look in a given direction to see what’s outside.
The technology isn’t always as effective as poking your head out of the cupola, at least not right now; the army is still using low-resolution Oculus hardware that can make you dizzy. However, it’s good enough that drivers can already get around without much help, letting the commander focus on the mission at hand. It also provides the overlays you’d expect from a video game, such as maps. The VR system could enter service within five years, so long as the military can afford it. Thankfully, there’s a good chance of that happening — a complete Oculus Rift setup costs just a fraction of what the government would pay for custom hardware.
[Thanks, Stein]
IBM’s Watson supercomputer can help settle your debates
IBM’s Watson supercomputer is already good at finding answers to tough questions, but it’s going one step further: it can now argue an issue when there’s no clear answer. A new Debater feature lets the machine take a given topic, scan for relevant articles, and automatically deduce the pros and cons based on the context and language of any claims. In a demo, Watson took 45 seconds to scour millions of Wikipedia articles and make cases both for and against limiting access to violent video games. It’s likely that many people would take much longer, even if they’re well-informed on the subject.
The Debater technology isn’t so sophisticated that Watson will make a judgment call — much to the relief of some, that’s still up to humans. However, it should be useful for organizations that want to make decisions based on impartial reasoning. IBM noted in its demo (at the 45:25 mark in the video below) that doctors could use the artificial intelligence to shape policies on sensitive topics, for example. While it’s doubtful that we’ll see many institutions using a computer as their sole guide, the breakthrough could avoid quite a few unnecessary shouting matches.
Via: Yahoo Finance
Google Play Music comes to Canada at last
Canadians are used to getting short shrift on internet media services compared to their American neighbors — just ask them how little Netflix content they get. They’re receiving better treatment today, though, as Google Play Music has finally arrived in the true North strong and free. You can now can set up web-based access, store music in an online locker, shop for tunes and sign up for an All Access subscription at $10 CAD per month ($8 if you register by June 30th). With that said, the Android app isn’t yet acknowledging the new services; you also won’t find the iOS app just yet. It’s early goings, then, but it’s clear that Canucks now have a major alternative to the handful of big-name music services that operate in their country, including iTunes and Rdio.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile, Google
Source: CBC News, Google Canada Blog
Sprint and Virgin Mobile announce waterproof Kyocera Hydro Vibe
Sprint and its prepaid arm, Virgin Mobile, will soon add the waterproof and impact resistant Kyocera Hydro Vibe to their respective rosters. Powered by Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the phone features a 4.5-inch qHD display, 8-megapixel rear camera, and 2,000mAh battery. Internally, you’ll find a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, 8GB internal storage, 1.5GB RAM, NFC, and tri-band 4G LTE (Spark) support.
Unlike your basic smartphone, the Hydro Vibe boasts a waterproof coating and impact-resistant case. What’s more, there’s also an option for wireless charging; the accessory will cost extra.
Kyocera Hydro Vibe boasts the following features:
- Android 4.3, Jelly Bean
- 4.5-inch qHD capacitive, impact-resistant touchscreen display
- 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and video camera; 2-megapixel front camera
- Near Field Communication (NFC)-capable for easy file sharing with other NFC-enabled devices
- Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1.2GHz quad-core CPU
- Wireless charging (PMA)
- 2,000mAh battery for longer use on a single charge, plus Kyocera’s proprietary Eco-Mode and MaxiMZR power-management apps
- 8GB of on-board memory, expandable to 32GB with microSD
- Sprint Spark in markets where available
Sprint will carry the phone on May 9 for $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $6.59, or a total cost of $230. Virgin Mobile, for its part, will sell a pre-paid version on May 27 with a $149.99 price tag.
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C Spire intros competitive shared plans
C Spire Wireless on Monday announced new shared plans that offer competitive pricing as compared to its larger competitors. Available immediately, customers who bring four lines of service can take advantage of the new, $160 plan which breaks down to $40 per line. What do you get for the money? Each line of service receives unlimited voice, text, and access to a pool of 10GB shared data.
For those who don’t have need for four lines of service or want that much data, there are 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB plans as well. Should customers find themselves going over the allotted data pools speeds will be throttled.
In addition to the multi-line shared plans, the company also introduced new pricing for smaller allocations of data, which are now just $25 for 1 GB or $40 for 2 GBs of data, a savings of $20 a month for each option. In addition, the company added a new 3 GB option for $60 a month.
Today also sees C Spire Wireless begin offering pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Pricing for the handset is listed at $199.99 with a two-year service agreement. Availability is expected “later this month.”
C Spire Wireless | C Spire Wireless
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You’ve selected Mad Men? Moviefone redesign tacks on TV listings
Earlier this year, AOL shuttered Moviefone’s call-in directory service. The brand lives on though, and today it outed a new look, with a retooled web site and mobile apps in tow. Chief amongst the changes? The addition of TV. Now, episode listings, cast info, curated Watch Lists and other details are baked in alongside a handy list of viewing options — if you’re itching to stream a selection right this second. There’s an emphasis on search, too. A query box now appears at the top of every page you’ll swipe or click to, and the results now include those Watch Lists — allowing for theme- or occasion-based title hunting. Moviefone has also ditched its iconic red paint scheme for blue as a part of the UI makeover. What’s more, the outfit is looking for a new voice, so if you’ve ever wanted to follow in Kramer’s footsteps, now could be you chance to do so. Perhaps now the only thing left to do is to come up with more accurate name for the service. “Videofone” gets our vote.
Filed under: Software, HD, Mobile
Via: Recode
Source: Moviefone
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