Apple Placing Unprecedented Amount of iPhone 6 Orders, First Batch Estimated at 68 Million Units
Taiwan’s Business Weekly (Google Translate, via GforGames) reports that Apple has placed an extraordinary amount of orders for the iPhone 6 ahead of its launch this fall, which is said to be twice as large when compared to orders for the iPhone 5 in 2012.
The paper also states that Apple’s first iPhone 6 order will consist of 68 million units, with the device finally entering mass production later this month. This is consistent with earlier rumors about the mass production of the 4.7-inch device, although it is unknown if this newest report is referring to joint production of the 4.7-inch and larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6.
Apple is likely pushing for a large initial order of the iPhone 6 in order to avoid the supply issues that surrounded the launches of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5. While some reports have suggested that Apple may launch the 5.5-inch version of the iPhone 6 after the 4.7-inch version due to issues with display technology and battery life, a recent report from Bloomberg suggested that both devices could launch simultaneously.
In addition to a larger display, both versions of the iPhone 6 will most likely feature a thinner, curved-edge casing along with a faster A8 processor and improved camera. Following the trends of the past two iPhone launches, it is also likely that Apple will reveal and launch the iPhone 6 in September.
Google Play Games 2.0 rolling out now carrying features and improvements [Download]
New update to Google Play Games is rolling out as we speak. It is bringing a number of features and improvements, let’s see what we get in this 2.0 update.
As far as new features go we get level-up notifications and XP ranking, along with that you might notice a few UI tweaks in the app. Inbox, which was up to now reserved for game invitations only, has been tweaked and now includes separate tabs for invitations, quests and gifts. Play Now, Players and My Games screens have also been tweaked. All in all they’ve slightly changed the looks and the functionality of the app itself.
The official version of the update is 2.0.11 and if you don’t want to wait until they push it to your device you can download the .APK here, all you need is an Android 2.3+ device and you’re good to go!
Via: AndroidPolice
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Alleged Motorola device shown on video running Android “L”
Video of an alleged Motorola device running Android “L” leaked, courtesy of TK Tech News. They say the video was sent to them and that they’ll meet their source soon.
The device is wrapped in paper tape and we can’t see much expect for the screen. They claim this is not the Moto X+1 device though, rather some other upcoming Motorola smartphone. It could be a Droid device or maybe some other variation of Moto X+1. At one point in the video the device is placed next to a Nexus 5 (1:45 mark in the 1st video) and we can see it has at least 5″ screen, although it looks even bigger than that. Some sort of a phablet maybe? We actually doubt it considering it doesn’t look that big, but who knows.
We can’t say much at this point. This might as well be fake considering they could just load Android “L” developer preview on a device along with Motorola’s boot animation (2nd video). Hopefully we’ll get to see the device without that paper tape all over it in the near future. What do you think?
Source: TK Tech News
Via: PhoneArena
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Android L’s quick settings might be customizable once the OS gets released
The beauty of Android si the ability to customize it. Even without rooting the phone you have an incredible level of customization that you can apply on your device, unlike some other platforms which allow you to do very little when ti comes to this *cough* WP and iOS *cough*.
Non-rooted Android devices can’t do much when it comes to customizing built-in quick settings at the moment but that might change once Android “L” is launched. Certain user requested some feedback on this in the official Android previews issue tracker, actually he requested this feature and a member of Android “L” project responded to this. He seemed intrigued by the idea, so intrigued that we might actually see something like this once Android “L” is released or in the future updates to it.
This of course doesn’t have to mean absolutely anything, but it might. I personally would definitely welcome a feature like this, how about you?
Source: Code.Google
Via: PhoneArena
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[DEALS & STEALS] Get the Moto X for $299 ($100 off) until July 16 on Net 10
Moto X might not be the newest device but it is still quite powerful. Not only that but it is one of the first devices (after Nexus ones) to get the newest Android updates and it still packs some awesome features no other device has.
If you’re one of those people who doesn’t need to have the newest and the shiniest devices all the time you might want to get this offer. You can now get the Moto X for $100 off by visiting Motorola’s official website and selecting Net 10 as your carrier, after which you’ll of course proceed with the remaining steps (customizing it via Moto Maker to your pleasing) and get it shipped your way.
You have until July 16 to take them up on this offer. Please note that cases are 50% as well. This seems like a nice offer if you’re not waiting for Moto X+1 or something like that.
Source: Motorola Mobility (Twitter)
Via: AndroidPolice
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Google Play Games updated to version 2.0.11, introduces Game Profiles, Quests and Level Ups [APK Download]
The Google Play Games update that we have been waiting for is finally here. After announcing plenty of new additions into Google Play Services 4.0 at Google I/O just a few weeks ago, we’ve been waiting to see exactly what the changes to Play Games, including Game Profiles, Quests and lots more, would look like as a finished product. Just when we thought this week’s Update Wednesday was over, we got a notification that Google Play Games updated to version 2.0.11, and it’s a good one.
Particular noticeable are the new Game Profiles which give an overview of how much XP you have and how much you need to get to the next level. You will likely have earned some XP already and your Profile will show you a nice breakdown of how your points were earned and in what genre of game. There are a whole number of new settings associated with these new features, many of which control the notifications you can get when you level up or receive requests through Google Play Games.
Overall, the app has been cleaned up and streamlined a lot, with game and suggestion cards getting an upgrade as well. If you spot something else new about the updated app, let us know in the comments. The update should be rolling out already, but if you’re anxious to try out the latest Google Play Games, we’ve got the APK available for download below:
Google Play Games version 2.0.11 APK
Let us know what your favourite thing about the new Google Play Games is in the comments below.
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EU ruling allows Apple to trademark its store layouts
Love or hate them, it’s hard to argue that Apple’s retail stores aren’t highly distinctive. That’s what the EU’s highest court thought when it overruled a German verdict and said that Apple’s store design could be registered as a trademark in Europe. Though Apple holds a store trademark granted last year by the USPTO, Germany’s patent office rejected it, despite admitting that the retail layout was “an essential aspect of (its) business.” The Court of Justice of the EU disagreed, saying that “an integral collection of lines, curves and shapes” (in Apple’s stores) fulfill all the criteria for a trademark. It noted that Apple’s stores “depart significantly” from others in the same sector, a requirement for such protection. Meanwhile, Apple may be planning changes to its stores anyway, having just hired ex-Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts as head of retail. For now, though, you’re less likely to walk into a store like this in Europe.
Via: Tech.eu
Source: EU Court of Justice (PDF)
Gmail for Android adds a faster way to attach Google Drive files
Attaching Drive files on Gmail is easy enough even on Android phones and tablets, but we doubt anybody would complain if Google wants to make it even easier. The new Gmail refresh for Android comes with an “Insert from Drive” option on the right-hand pull-down menu. That’s definitely a lot quicker to access than the traditional Drive icon hidden among the undoubtedly numerous apps in your list, which shows up after clicking “Attach file.” Plus, in case the email’s recipients can’t see the file you’ve chosen (say, if it’s marked private or if it’s only shared to a select group of people), you can access its settings from within the app before you send an email. As a bonus, the updated Gmail app’s To: and CC/BCC: suggestions are now not only more comprehensive, but also show up much faster than before. Just don’t feel hurried to choose recipients because of this change, lest you end up blasting the entire office an embarrassing email.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile, Google
Source: Gmail (Google+), Google Play
Report Claims iPhone 6 Will Feature New Dynamic Haptic Feedback Technology
Apple’s iPhone 6 will feature a new haptic feedback technology when it ships later this year, claims Chinese mobile phone information site Laoyaoba (Google Translate, via GforGames).
iPhone 6 render by Tomas Moyano and Nicolas Aichino
Citing inside sources, the report claims that Apple will ship the iPhone 6 with a tactile feedback linear motor, which can allow the user to feel subtle vibrations depending on different app scenarios and even on specific areas of the touch screen. The report also notes that this new haptic feedback motor will cost twice or three times as much as the $0.60 vibration motor found in the iPhone 5s.
Apple has expressed interest in haptic technology in the past, filing a patent on the subject in 2009. That patent discussed the idea of allowing users to “feel out” the different elements on a web page with haptic feedback, noting that the lack of such a technology was a disadvantage for the iPhone’s multi-touch screen.
The iPhone 6 is expected to launch in September in two sizes of 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches. Aside from a larger display, the device is also expected to include a faster quad-core 64-bit A8 processor, and a thinner design with curved edges like that of the fifth-generation iPod touch. Both iPhone 6 models are also expected to receive an improved camera, which will come in the form of optical image stabilization for the 5.5-inch model and a new lens module for the smaller 4.7-inch phone.
Apple Opening Retail Store in Edinburgh, Scotland Soon [Mac Blog]
Apple this morning unveiled an artistic multi-colored barrier around its forthcoming location in Edinburgh, Scotland, signaling that it will soon open its first store in the country’s capital city, reports the Edinburgh Evening News (via ifoAppleStore).
The store will be located on the historic Princes Street, with inside sources saying that the location’s opening is “imminent.” Based on the similar patterns of the Madrid Apple Store before its opening, ifoAppleStore‘s Gary Allen believes that the location could open on August 2nd.
The Princes Street store will also join Apple’s other locations in the Scotland, which include the existing Braehead store and the company’s Buchanan Street location in Glasgow. The new location will also be Apple’s 38th in the United Kingdom since the company first opened a shop on London’s Regent Street in 2004.
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