Oppo N1 Mini gets spotted getting the FCC treatment, rocking a 5-inch Screen
The Oppo N1, more colloquially referred to as the Cyanogen phone, was the first device to be natively available with the CyanogenMod OS on it out of the box, which was extremely exciting for the modding Android community who had been waiting for this moment. With a neat, swivelling camera, if nothing else, the Oppo N1 looked to be an intriguing device to close out 2013, however it failed to garner much attention after some mediocre reviews that among other things, criticized its massive frame which supported its 5.9-inch screen. As perhaps a rectification of these criticisms, Oppo looks like it is bringing out an Oppo N1 Mini which was spotted at the FCC today.
Don’t be fooled by the name of the device, however; the Oppo N1 Mini looks like it will still have a 5-inch 1280×720 display, which definitely makes it the biggest ‘mini’ device on the market. Along for the ride is apparently a 2,140mAh battery and a 13MP camera, which looks to be able to swivel like the original N1′s was able to. With other 5-inch devices out there that do a very good job already, it’s crucial for the N1 Mini to be priced at a decent level, but we’ll see what happens when the device is officially announced.
Would you consider the Oppo N1 Mini? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
Source: FCC via Android Ice Cream Sandwich
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U.S. Customers Unsurprisingly Delaying New iPhone Purchases as iPhone 6 Launch Nears
A study from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster unsurprisingly shows that interest in the iPhone is waning as the current lineup ages and users are increasingly looking toward an expected fall launch for the iPhone 6. The survey asked 1,016 U.S. consumers about their plans to buy a new smartphone in the next three months.
According to Munster, only 34 percent of surveyed consumers plan to buy an iPhone in the coming months, down from the 50 percent reported shortly after the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c launch in September of last year. While interest in the iPhone wanes, consumer attention towards Android has increased as the balance shifts toward the newest handsets. Leading Android vendor Samsung introduced its latest flagship Galaxy S5 handset in February ahead of a launch last month.
This declining interest in the iPhone is not surprising, given the cyclic nature of product launches. With the iPhone midway in its product cycle, consumers may be delaying their purchase of a new iPhone due to rumors that suggest Apple’s iPhone 6 is likely to arrive this fall. The effect of rumors on a consumer’s purchasing decision is nothing new — Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer blamed rumors for declining iPhone sales in the months preceding the launch of the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 6 also appears set to bring a larger than normal upgrade spike as the device moves to a significantly larger display.
Even with U.S. customers delaying their purchases, Piper Jaffray still sees reason for optimism with continued strong international sales and even U.S. planned purchase rates remaining as high as 34 percent.
The Mar-14 quarter showed 17% y/y iPhone growth, which was significantly ahead of Street expectations for low single digit y/y growth. We believe that the iPhone showed significant strength in overseas markets, in addition to the China Mobile launch, that enabled it to grow meaningfully higher than expectations. While our survey is US focused, we believe the data suggests that the iPhone, particularly the highest-end 5S model, continues to have staying power given about a third of US smartphone consumers expect to purchase an iPhone in the next three months. We view the stronger March quarter in addition to our survey as an indication that iPhone can remain healthy into the iPhone 6 upgrade in September.
Apple’s next-generation iPhone is expected to launch this fall with a 4.7-inch display, a faster A8 processor, and an upgraded rear-facing camera with image stabilization. It may also feature a thinner profile with a new power button layout and elongated buttons to accommodate the changes in form factor. An even larger 5.5-inch model may also be in the works, although it could launch several months later than the 4.7-inch version.
World’s smallest nanomotor can pump drugs into cells at 18,000 RPM
Scientists at the Cockrell School of Engineering in Texas have created a nanomotor less than one micrometer in diameter, smaller even than a cell. Powered by electric fields, it consists of a nanowire, magnet and electrode and can spin at a terrifying-sounding 18,000 RPM for over 15 hours (see video below). That’s as fast as a jet engine, but don’t worry (much). During testing, it showed the ability to pump fluids at hyper-fast speeds and to move around freely in other liquids. That opens up beneficial applications like highly controlled insulin delivery, or devices that could specifically target malignant cells. Of course, that would mean you’d have to let intelligent nano-devices with mini-saws roam about your body — I guess you’re allowed to be a bit terrified.
Via: CNET
Source: Journal of Nature Communications
BBC will soon show you how green its TV programmes are
In an effort to reward programme makers for doing their bit for the planet, the BBC will soon start displaying a seal of approval on shows that are greener than most. In partnership with BAFTA, the Beeb will award TV programmes that “meet higher environmental standards” with a new “Albert+” certification badge on the credits. To be eligible for the badge, content producers need to have a strong focus on sustainability, share those goals with cast and crew, measure their carbon footprint and take the necessary steps to reduce carbon emissions when filming. Quite the list, but two programmes (From There To Here and Springwatch) have already earned their green (or should it be gold?) stripes and are set to air in the next week. Despite its small beginnings, the BBC and BAFTA hope that other UK producers and broadcasters will follow suit, making Albert+ “the expected standard for all publications.”
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Source: BBC Media Centre
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active finally spotted in the flesh, gets two video Rundowns
Somebody at Samsung must be exercising their super spy skills because TK Tech News is rolling in the Samsung leaks these days. The latest device to get a rundown by TK is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, specifically the AT&T version; we suspected that a previous device might have been the S5 Active, but this time the device is very clearly the real deal. Sporting a much beefier, waterproof exterior compared to the regular Galaxy S5, the S5 Active bears the same hallmarks of its predecessor including physical multitasking and back buttons and additional shielding on the case. Check it out in the video below:
If that’s not enough to satiate your leak cravings, TK went on to perform some benchmarks in a later video. You will see that the S5 Active has very similar specs to the regular Galaxy S5, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM, a 1080p display, a 15.9 MP camera and Android 4.4.2.
As you can see in the videos, the S5 Active is every bit as fast and powerful as the Galaxy S5 with the added benefit of more protection and waterproofing (though we hope Samsung has revised their warranty terms this time around). We haven’t heard when Samsung is going to announce and release the device officially, but it’s looking as ready as ever and we should be seeing it in the very near future. Let us know what you think about the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active in the comments below.
Source: YouTube (1), (2) via TalkAndroid
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Bounden is an iPhone dancing game that gets better when you hold hands
You met on Tinder, you romanced on Snapchat, and now your smartphone can also help you to get physical. (No, not in that way, pervert.) An iPhone game called Bounden has just arrived at the App Store and it’s designed (in partnership with a ballet company, no less) to instruct you on how to make beautiful shapes with another person. As demonstrated in the video below, you both hold onto the phone and then try to move some gyro-responsive dots around the screen. Get it right, and you end up with some nice twirls, a high score and a partner for life. All for $4.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple
Via: Eurogamer
Source: Apple App Store
eBay wants all users to change their passwords
eBay has just posted a strange message up on the community homepage and press page of its daughter company, PayPal. The headline is a bit worrying, implying that eBay has possibly had some kind of security or maintenance problem, leading it to request all users to change their passwords. On the other hand, the body of the post is empty except for the words “placeholder text,” and nothing has yet been published on eBay’s own site. We’ve contacted eBay’s press office to find out what (if anything) is going down, but in the meantime it might be worth changing those passwords, just in case.
Filed under: Internet
Source: PayPal
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (N910) may have a 5.7-inch Quad HD Display
After the relatively pedestrian reception of the Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung has said that it is looking for a way to refocus its efforts in the premium smartphone market, starting with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 that is expected to be released later this year. While Samsung has said they are considering a new form factor for the Note 4, it doesn’t look like they are going to stray too far size-wise from yesteryear’s 5.7-inch Note 3. In fact, according to a tip handed to GSM Arena, it looks like the Note 4, which carries the model number N910, will have a 5.7-inch Quad HD display.
This may be a relief for some expectant Note 4 owners who may have been scared the next generation Galaxy Note to balloon beyond the 6-inch threshold, however it looks like Samsung thinks the Note has found its niche at 5.7-inches. The Quad HD screen is by no means a surprise, and actually makes a lot of sense for a phablet with the extra screen real-estate, making for 515 ppi clarity, by no means a small amount. It’s probably notable to see that the Galaxy S5 Prime also features in this list, implying that it’s still on its way.
What do you think about the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 potentially staying at the same screen size as last year? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Source: GSM Arena via Phone Arena
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Google Chrome gets a few features in a new update
Yet another version of Google’s Chrome browser has reached a stable release. Version 35.0.1916.122 of Google Chrome should be available in Google Play store, if you can’t download it immediately you will be able shortly considering Google has started the rollout.
This new update adds support for some multi-windows devices, which at least sound like a support for devices that sport a multi-windows feature, such as Samsung Galaxy S5 and Note 3. Other features include an undo button for closed tabs and a full screen video playback with subtitles and HTML5 controls.
Full changelog:
- Undo Tab Close
- Fullscreen video with Subtitles and HTML5 controls
- Support for some multi-window devices
- Bug fixes
SOURCE: Google
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Box updated to version 3.0, new design is here along with some other improvements
There are many cloud storage services you can choose from these day on Android, Google Drive, Dropbox, MEGA, Box, OneDrive, etc. Every one of those services has its positive and negative sides of course and the competition is fierce. Well, Box is trying to fix some of its negatives in their new major update for Android.
Box always had one advantage over its competitors and that is its availability on numerous different platforms. Well, that is not the case any longer, at least not the way it used to be. These days the biggest cloud services are available on all 3 major mobile platforms. That didn’t stop Box from going forward though, they constantly keep upping their game on every front.
Box for Android reached 3.0 version and with the update came new features. Not only did Box continue its partnership with LG by offering its users (those which “G series” smartphones, you can check the details here) 50GB of storage, but they worked on the design of the app and added a previewer that supports more than 100 file types which you can open. You get grid views, page thumbnails and the option to search text within the documents themselves directly from the app. Along with all this they added a new gallery tool so you can easily preview images stored on Box, a tool that was much needed.
Full changelog:
- Lightning fast document previewer with pagination, search-in-document, presentation mode, and more
- Improved gallery for viewing images
- New native OneCloud app gallery
- Overhauled menus in the action bar
- Additional sliding menu on individual file and folder rows
- Improved side navigation pane
- Information headers inside folders
- New user tour and tutorial
- Polish and Turkish localization updates
- New secure authentication process (will require a new login)
I personally use Box as one solution for my cloud needs, do you use it? What is your cloud storage preference?
SOURCE: AndroidCentral
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