Google Nexus 6 vs LG G3
| Motorola Nexus 6 | LG G3 | |
| OS: | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Dimensions:
Weight: |
159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in.)
184 grams |
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in.)
149 grams |
| Display: | 5.96”; 1440 x 2560; ~493 ppi pixel density; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | 5.5”; 1440 x 2560; ~534 ppi pixel density; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Chipset: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805; 2.7 GHz Quad-core; Adreno 420 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801; 2.5 GHz Quad-core; Adreno 330 GPU |
| RAM: | 3GB | 3GB |
| Memory: | 32GB & 64GB | 32GB |
| Connectivity: | HSPA/4G LTE; Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1; NFC | HSPA/4G LTE; Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.0; NFC |
| Front Camera: | 2MP | 2.1MP |
| Rear Camera: | 13MP; Dual LED flash; w/OIS | 13MP; Dual LED flash; laser assisted autofocus; w/OIS |
| Video: | 2160p@30fps; optical stabilization | 2160p@30fps; 1080p@30fps; optical stabilization; HDR; stereo sound rec. |
| Positioning: | GPS; A-GPS; GLONASS | GPS; A-GPS; GLONASS |
| Battery: | Non-removable 3220 mAh Li-Po | Removable 3000 mAh Li-Ion |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors: | Midnight Blue; Cloud White | Metallic Black; Silk White; Shine Gold; Moon Violet; Burgundy Red |
The Nexus 6 and the LG G3 are very closely matched smartphones, but they probably shouldn’t be compared as equals. The Nexus 6 is a phablet, while the LG G3 is really more of a big phone. LG was able to squeeze a 5.5″ screen into a smaller phone by making the bezel as small as possible. This makes the G3 more manageable with one hand than a phone the size of the Nexus 6. To give some perspective, the LG G3 is just slightly bigger than the iPhone 6, but has the same size screen as the iPhone 6 plus. The G3 also gives you a removable battery and expandable memory. The biggest problem with the G3 is LG’s software. The Android skin that LG adds to Android has a couple nice features, but ultimately isn’t worth it. It can be buggy and adds so many redundant features that learning to use the G3 can be confusing. Ultimately, the phone is worth it, but I would kill to have my G3 run vanilla Android 5.0.
The Nexus 6 is the culmination of everything good about Android. The Nexus 6 is a top-quality phablet that features the best version of Android to date, Lollipop. The Nexus 6 has a screen that is half an inch bigger than an iPhone 6 plus (5.96″ vs. 5.5″), but in a phone that is roughly the same size. You will also find a 13MP camera, a pretty good sized battery and just about every feature you would want or need in a smartphone. It would be nice to have the option of expandable memory, but it’s a small complaint with so many companies offering cheap cloud storage.
Really, you can’t go wrong with either of these phones. If you want a smaller phone (but not much smaller) with phablet specs then pick up the LG G3. Honestly, the LG Android skin is annoying, but you can learn to deal with it. At least the G3 is a gorgeous smartphone, that can make up for a lot. I’m almost ready to recommend the Nexus 6 just because of Android 5.0, but there is more to this phablet than a Lollipop. It also features top notch build quality and looks great. Most importantly though, the Nexus 6 is a beast. This is a phablet that should be able to handle anything you can throw at it. Either way you can’t lose.
Source Google, Motorola and LG
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‘Whisper’ app accused of not hiding whistleblowers
Whisper lets you share secrets without the fear of it getting traced back to you. At least that’s the pitch. Now, according to a Guardian report, the service is tracking the location of users that didn’t want to be tracked. The report, which deep dives on several issues regarding user privacy and security, adds that Whisper is apparently also sharing info with the US Department of Defense and is retaining posts and user data in a searchable database. Responding to the claims, Editor-in-chief Neetzan Zimmerman says that Whisper “neither receive(s) nor store(s) geographical coordinates” from users who opt out of geolocation services. “User IP addresses may allow (a) very coarse location to be determined to the city, state, or country level.”
The Guardian says that four days after learning about the report, Whisper changed its terms of service, allowing the company to establish the broad location of people who have disabled the app’s location feature. According to Zimmerman: “Even for users who opt into geolocation services, the location information that we do store is obscured to within 500 meters of their smartphone device’s actual location.” However, to that end, Whisper also has its own in-house mapping tool that allows staff to filter through location data, pinpointing users to that aforementioned 500-meter area. Given the temporary, anonymous selling point of the app, users might have thought that anything they post would soon disappear into the ether… but the report suggests that “data, which stretches back to the app’s launch in 2012, is being stored indefinitely.” Zimmerman’s response: “Whisper may retain posted content for a brief period of time as stated in our terms of service, however, the internal database contains no personally identifiable information and is secure/access-audited, and not publicly accessible” — which doesn’t quite address what some users are probably taking issue with. You can find The Guardian’s report here, and Whisper’s rebuttal to some of the points is right over here.
Filed under: Internet
Source: The Guardian, Whisper
TalkAndroid Daily Dose for October 16, 2014
With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!
Apps
Facebook ‘Safety Check’ lets friends and family know you’re safe during a disaster
CBS All Access launches for $5.99 a month, offers full seasons and episodes on demand
Twitter adds new audio feature to mobile client
Carriers
Special Beats Music offer from AT&T comes to an end
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
Chrome
Google releases new Translate extension for Chrome
Google’s Earth View extension brings a touch of satellite imagery to Chrome
Chromecast
Next version of the Chromecast hits the FCC
Gaming
NBA 2K15 for Android exclusively available from Amazon
Nearby Multiplayer comes to Google Play Games
Humble Mobile Bundle 9 gets two new games for the big donors
Google to eventually back off on control of Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
Hardware
The newly announced Exynos 7 is 57 percent more powerful than the Exynos 5
Phones
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
Here are the first camera samples from the Nexus 6
The Oppo N3 will have a fingerprint scanner on its back
Galaxy Golden 2 user manual leaks showing off some impressive specs
Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop
Smartwatches
Blocks modular smartwatch will use Samsung’s Tizen OS
Will.i.am reveals Puls, a monstrous smart-cuff with a focus on fashion
Tablets
Nexus 9 finally shown off in real pictures and videos with keyboard case
HTC Nexus 9 pre-order goes live one day early on Amazon
Updates
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop
Virtual Reality
Archos plans to release low-cost virtual reality headset
Miscellaneous
Lenovo to launch Chinese direct-to-consumer smartphone company
Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Daily Dose for October 16, 2014
The Big Picture: using a cellphone in this cathedral creates a laser show
Next to a movie theater, we’re going to say a church, temple or mosque are among the last places that using a mobile device is frowned upon. Unless you’re in France’s Saint-Eustache cathedral, that is, where your mobile-made thoughts translate into bits of laser light that travel up the house of worship’s columns and form constellations on the vaulted ceiling. The installation was noticed by Creator’s Project, is called Shooting Thoughts and is the work of one Filipe Vilas-Boas. The above picture might be impressive, sure, but it’s nowhere near as cool as seeing it in motion — jump after the break for that.
Filed under: Cellphones
Via: Creator’s Project
Source: Filipe Vilas-Boas (French)
Google’s new Chromecast is coming, but you won’t notice a difference
Last night an apparently refreshed model of Google’s Chromecast streaming dongle popped up in FCC filings (as pointed out by Zatz Not Funny), just like the original did in March last year, but don’t get too excited. Unfortunately, the documents don’t show any real difference that we could find, and didn’t indicate that missing features like support for 5GHz WiFi will be added whenever the H2G2-2A hits the streets. Need more confirmation? Six members of the Chromecast team took part in a coincidentally-timed AMA on Reddit this afternoon, and according to Google Jacky Hayward “we don’t have any new user-facing features planned for this device.” Whatever changes there are in the new model “it will have the same features as the original and most users won’t notice a difference.”
Of course, that doesn’t stop us from thinking of features we would like to see in a new device, and the AMA did result in a few new nuggets of information. Beyond the recent “Backdrop” feature to give users more choice in terms of the info that pops up on their screensaver, there’s a new Chrome OS files app coming (seen in developer builds) that will let users cast photos and video directly from Google Drive. They’re also “looking into” gapless playback for Google Music, are working on smoother transitions for the device, and plan to “continue to innovate” when it comes to HDMI-CEC.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Google
Via: Zatz Not Funny
Source: FCC, Chromecast Team AMA (Reddit)
Archos plans to release low-cost virtual reality headset
It may not be as cheap as cardboard, but Archos is working on a low-cost virtual reality headset to compete with the Samsung Gear VR. The new Archos VR Headset will supposedly retail for £25 ($40 USD) in the U.K. when released in November.
Besides being much cheaper than the projected $200 price tag for the Gear VR unit, the Archos unit will be capable of working with any smartphone that measures somewhere between 5 and 6 inches.
The key to whether the Archos VR is really the deal it seems to be is whether it will do anything more than just provide hands-free viewing of a smartphone, possibly adding some 3D type effects thanks to the lenses. Even that may be enough to justify the investment.
Any interest out there in a cheap virtual reality headset from Archos?
source: Engadget
Come comment on this article: Archos plans to release low-cost virtual reality headset
Twitter adds new audio feature to mobile client
Twitter has announced the addition of a new option to their mobile client to make it easier for users to access audio content. With a single click on a link provided in a tweet, users will be able to launch the Twitter Audio Card. The Audio Card will pop up a display with information about the linked music like album art and other info and it will start to play the content. The Audio Card can be left maximized or it can be minimized so users can continue to browse their Twitter timeline while listening to the audio content.
Access to audio content will be determined by partnerships Twitter is able to establish with streaming audio services. The first, and thus far only, service to get on board with Twitter is Soundcloud.
Twitter indicates they are still testing the Audio Card, so not all partners and content creators can take advantage of the feature yet. However, Twitter seems to think they will bring more artists and creators into the fold in the near future.
source: Twitter
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Galaxy Note 4 owners get three months free of OnLive gaming
Ahead of the Galaxy Note 4’s release in the US tomorrow, Samsung has a last-minute incentive for potential buyers as well as those who have already pre-ordered. The company just announced a new partnership deal with OnLive, which gives owners of its fresh, big-screen handset three months of free gaming through the streaming platform. Samsung’s promotion is part of the Galaxy Gifts Package, a collection of free software from its own app store, and will give users access to titles from OnLive’s PlayPack bundle, such as Batman: Arkham City, Darksiders, Rogue Legacy and many more. The OnLive service is typically $9.95 per month — so not only do you save some cash, but also have the chance to try it without any attachments. Once you have your Note 4, the OnLive app can be downloaded from the Galaxy Apps shop.
Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming, Internet, Mobile, Samsung
Source: Samsung Galaxy Apps
T-Mobile Nexus rumors: No WiFi calling for Nexus 6?
If you’re a customer of the un-carrier and are yearning for a new Nexus device, we have some information you need to hear. A highly placed T-Mobile employee gave us a rough release schedule for the new Nexus 9 and a juicy rumor concerning the Nexus 6. Our source was hesitant to say much because nothing is set in stone yet. Keep in mind that this is preliminary information, so take everything with a grain of salt and don’t be surprised if some of these details change between now and the release.
First up is the Nexus 9. It sounds like you’ll be able to get your hands on your very own Nexus 9 on November 12th. There’s a catch though, you will need to physically visit a store if you want your tablet at the earliest possible moment. Right now, T-Mobile isn’t sure about offering a pre-order for the Nexus 9. However, there is a pre-registration page up. If you pre-register, you will be notified if T-Mobile decides to offer pre-orders or when the company releases the device for sale. Also, T-Mobile hasn’t announced their price for the device yet, but you can expect the pricing to fall in line with other carriers.
Up next is the Nexus 6. As we all know by now, Google tapped Motorola to build this Nexus device. The big rumor concerning the Nexus 6, is that it will lack WiFi calling out of the box. This is strange because T-Mobile has really been pushing WiFi calling recently. Not only does WiFi calling help to make up for T-Mobile’s smaller network, it also allows customers to use their own WiFi network to make calls. This can be a godsend if you live in a basement apartment or live in an area where T-Mobile’s network is lacking. Supposedly, an update will be pushed out to the Nexus 6 in the next 6-8 months that will add WiFi calling, but this could leave a lot of early adopters hanging out to dry. It will be interesting to see how quickly T-Mobile addresses this issue. All things considered, this should be a minor issue to most customers. The Nexus 6 looks to be a great device and will surely serve you well if you decide to pick one up.
Source T-Mobile
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Apple Stops Selling Mac Mini With OS X Server, No Longer Offers 2TB Storage Option [Mac Blog]
Apple today updated the Mac mini, introducing significant upgrades including Haswell processors, Intel HD 5000/Iris graphics, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and PCIe-based flash storage options for the higher-end models.
Though Apple continues to offer three separate Mac mini options priced at $499, $699, and $999, it does not offer an OS X Server option as it has done in the past. Previously, the high-end Mac mini came with OS X Server and offered two 1TB hard drives for a total of 2TB of storage space.
Apple’s new Mac minis max out at 1TB of storage space, with the high end model coming equipped with a 1TB Fusion Drive or up to 1TB of PCIe-based flash storage.
The Mac mini with Server configuration initially shipped with an OS X Server version of OS X, but later models came with the standard version of OS X and a separate OS X Server package. Later, Apple went on to release OS X Server in the App Store, essentially making the Mac mini with OS X Server obsolete.
While the new Mac minis can’t be expanded to 2TB of storage space, they have two Thunderbolt two ports and four USB 3.0 ports, allowing for plenty of external storage options.
Apple’s new Mac minis are available today from the company’s online store, with prices starting at $499.
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