Samsung improves functionality of the S Pen on the Galaxy Note 4
I love my Samsung Galaxy Note 3, not just for its stunning Super AMOLED display, or best in class hardware (2013), but I truly am in love with it because of its functionality. I truly love the S Pen, and no I don’t need it all of the time but when I need the stylus it sure comes in handy. True multitasking with split screens is also something I can no longer live without on my smartphone.
Some can argue we have reached a point in hardware where most people won’t notice significant changes in speed, resolution or usability. Phones like the LG G3, HTC One M8, Sony Xperia Z2, Oneplus One, and the Samsung Galaxy S5 all have very similar hardware. Phone manufacturers are digging deep to dig into niche markets to grab new customers like the HTC One M8 having an all-aluminum body for design enthusiasts and two loud stereo speakers for music enthusiasts.
Samsung continues to innovate, despite claims that they copy manufacturers like Apple. No one does it better than Samsung when it comes to having a stylus integrated into a cell phone. In Samsung’s latest commercial they show off the new features of the Note 4 stylus and my favorite feature is ability to take a photo of handwritten notes and sending the image to S Note(Galaxy Note app for use with the stylus) to edit on screen with the stylus. The commercial tends to strike a chord with me because I am a chemist and I use my Note 3 daily for work so I can’t wait to get my hands on the Note 4 for its added features in software, in addition to that incredible QHD screen it’s arriving with.
Check out the commercial for yourself here.
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Motorola addresses Moto 360 battery controversy
iFixit teardown revealed that there’s a 300mAh battery inside the Moto 360 while Motorola advertised 320mAh battery capacity. This created a lot of controversy, even though 20mAh is not that much, besides capacity doesn’t have to mean anything, the watch might do just fine as far as battery goes and fulfill Motorola’s promise. Either way, it… Read more »
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Apple Launching iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India on October 17 [iOS Blog]
Apple will launch its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India on October 17, according to the company’s official website for the region. Apple has not revealed pricing details for the two devices in the region, although it is likely that prices will be close to the $649 (Rs 39,500) and $749 (Rs 45,600) U.S. prices for the 16GB iPhone 6 and 16GB iPhone 6 Plus, respectively.
It is also possible that Apple will roll out the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to a number of other countries on the same day as it has done with past launches. Last year, Apple launched the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in India and 15 other countries on November 1, and eventually reached its slated target of availability in 100 countries by the end of 2013.
Apple will launch the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus in the first wave of countries on September 19, with pre-orders beginning on September 12. Both models will be available in Space Grey, Gold, and Silver variants in storage capacities of 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.
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Google Voice is getting integrated into Hangouts, reportedly rolling out now
After what seems like an age of kick and screaming for this feature to be implemented, it appears the inevitable is finally nigh: Google Voice is getting integrated into Hangouts, and it’s rolling out to your Hangouts app now. You may see the above prompt in your Hangouts app now, however it seems like the integrated functionality seems to be a little hairy at best. Android Police is reporting that messages can be received fine, however replies seems to have a few teething issues. Seeing as there isn’t an update necessary to get these features, it seems very likely that an update to Hangouts will be coming this week with Google‘s usual round of updates. That is, if this feature wasn’t just accidentally activated.
Integration of Google Voice into Hangouts has been rumoured since late last year when it was mentioned by ol’ Vic Gundotra, the then head of Google+. Gundotra said then that messaging for Google Voice would be implemented in early 2014, but as we can all see, it’s been a little longer than that. Still, better late than never, and from the general vibe of the news, most people are just relieved that Google Voice integration is finally with us.
Are you happy that Google Voice integration with Hangouts is now possible? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Android Police
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Netflix’s newest show is all about food
Let’s say that, for a moment, Frank Underwood’s connivings and Piper Chapman’s descent into the belly of the beast don’t do anything for you; you keep your Netflix subscription active for documentaries and little else. Well, you’re in luck because the streaming juggernaut has recently announced plans for an episodic documentary series about something everyone needs to survive: food. “Chef’s Table” is scheduled as a six-part series headed up by David Gelb. If that name doesn’t sound familiar, perhaps one of his most prominent works does: Jiro Dreams of Sushi. The show, Netflix says, debuts next year and will focus on half-a-dozen international chefs and should fit in nicely between the likes of Exit Through the Gift Shop and Herzog’s Into the Abyss. While Netflix is slowly pushing out content filmed in UHD 4K, given the 8K screen that LG recently teased we’re hoping that the outfit can double its streaming resolution by next year — call us greedy hungry for detail.
[Image credit: AFP/Getty Images]
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
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Applause for Google Hangouts lets you give live broadcasts a thumbs up
Google+ Hangouts On Air lets you ask your favorite broadcasters questions, but what if you want to give them feedback without littering the Q&A feed with snarky, off-topic judgments? Well, now you can. Google just updated its live broadcasting service with Applause: a simple feature that allows viewers to give live streams a thumbs up or thumbs down in real time. Feedback is instantly charted below the video, offering broadcasters and viewers alike an at-a-glance view of how the stream is performing. That’s all there is to it — check out Google’s short announcement at the source link below.
Source: Google+
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Alcatel’s Fierce 2 and Evolve 2 are now available on T-Mobile
Alcatel may have displayed a number of new devices last week at IFA, but it turns out the company is not quite done showing off its goods just yet. Here at CTIA, Alcatel showed us two more handsets — the Fierce 2 and the Evolve 2 — both of which were actually announced a couple of weeks ago but are only just going on sale today. The Fierce 2 is the slightly nicer mid-level model while the Evolve 2 is meant to be a budget entry-level smartphone.
As we mentioned, the Fierce 2 is the higher end of the two, sporting a sizable 5-inch qHD display which I found pleasantly bright and colorful during a brief hands-on. It’s not the sharpest screen around obviously, but for a mid-level phone, it’s not bad. The screen goes nearly edge-to-edge, leaving a little bit of bezel on the sides and a bit more on the top and bottom. Though it has a plastic shell, the Fierce 2 feels pretty solid and I like the curved corners and slim 9.9mm build. Other features include a 5-megapixel rear camera plus a VGA front-facing shooter, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of storage along with a microSD card slot for up to 32GB of expandable memory and a 2,000 mAh battery. On the inside, it has a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and it’ll ship with Android 4.4 KitKat. I didn’t notice any lag when swiping through the menus, plus I’m glad to see that it appears to be mostly stock Android. Though, as you can see in the pictures, it does have a slightly customized user interface.
Next up is the Evolve 2, which looks and feels like a cheaper handset. Not only does it have a smaller 4-inch WVGA display, it simply feels more plasticky and toy-like. It’s also chunky and quite a bit thicker at 12.05mm. There’s quite a bit more bezel surrounding the screen too. Of course, the screen resolution is definitely not as good as the Fierce 2’s, but I don’t think the display looks that bad for what is obviously an entry-level handset. Text is still pretty legible and colors looked good enough to me. Features include a 5-megapixel rear camera, a VGA front-facing cam, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage plus it supports up to 32GB microSD cards. On the inside, it has a 1.3GHZ dual-core processor, which means it’s not the fastest phone in the world, and it only has a 1,400 mAh battery. It also ships with Android 4.4 KitKat
As you might have guessed, these phones aren’t expensive, and that’s a good thing. The Evolve 2 is only $80 while the Fierce 2 is slightly more at $126. Both are available from T-Mobile right now.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: T-Mobile
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Dell’s new stick lets you share your tablet’s screen with bigger displays
If you happen to own one of Dell’s Venue tablets, you now have an easy way to put its content on a bigger screen. Dell has just launched the Cast, a simple stick that lets you link your slate to any HDMI-equipped display. You can either mirror your screen directly (much like Chromecast) or use the larger panel as a makeshift desktop, including multiple web browser windows. Shades of Motorola’s Webtop, anyone? The add-on is available now for $80, although you may need to be patient depending on your choice of platform. Only Android-based Venue tablets can use the Cast right away. You’ll have to wait until later this year to pair it with Windows-based models like the Venue 8 Pro.
Filed under: Peripherals, Tablets, Dell
Source: Dell
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Little Printer will stop working next March as its creator shuts down
Bad news if you own Berg’s super-cute, internet-savvy Little Printer: it might not be not long for this world. The company is going into “hibernation” after it couldn’t sustain a business based on connected devices, and its current plan has Little Printer services shutting down on March 31st, 2015. There is a glimmer of hope if you can’t bear to be without paper copies of your internet news feeds. Berg plans to at least open source its code so that fans can keep the services alive if they like, and it’s willing to sell the hardware business to any firm that will pledge ongoing support. There isn’t any talk of a savior just yet, though, so you may want to cherish those printouts while you still can.
Filed under: Peripherals, Internet
Via: GigaOM
Source: Little Printer Blog, Berg
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Super cheap diaper insert alerts parents to dehydration and more
As a new parent, there are some issues that I can’t see with the naked eye. Things like dehydration and bacterial infections can go unnoticed in little tykes, but there’s a group of engineering students that’s are looking to help. A team from University of California, Riverside developed The Diaper Detective: a low-cost insert that employs chemical indicators similar to a home pregnancy test to reveal the aforementioned ailments. Using paraffin wax flow channels, the pad directs collected urine to areas where the indicator material resides. While the dehydration tests were quite successful (around 100%), bacterial infection trials suffered due to outside air exposure. Aiming to reduce infant mortality worldwide, especially in developing countries, the non-invasive method of collection can be made for around 34 cents and passed out easily by relief workers. What’s more, the group says it can be adapted for adult use too, adding additional tests for more maladies.
Filed under: Science
Via: Phys.org
Source: University of California, Riverside
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