Google Voice Gets MMS Support from nearly 100 Carriers
Now I don’t know about all of you, but I’m not a huge user of Google Voice. I used it before a while ago for a short time. After that it pretty much died for me. That is until they finally integrated it with Hangouts a few weeks ago. But, that’s just me. I know there are a lot of people out there that love Google Voice. And the one thing that most everyone was complaining about was that it didn’t have MMS support. Well, that’s not an issue anymore, at least for some of you.
Google has been working hard to get MMS support from carriers for a while now and it looks like they finally did it. This news comes from Alex Weisen From Google+. He announced on his profile page that MMS is now being supported by more than 100 carriers in North America.
Some of those carriers include 3 of the big 4 here in the US. T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint along with Bell Canada, Telus and Rogers in Canada. Those on Verizon seem to be getting the cold shoulder, as there is no word about big red being compatible.
Up until today you could somewhat receive MMS, but they would just arrive to your gmail and that’s no fun. I mean who wants to check their email every time you want to receive a picture message? Certainly not me. Now you don’t have to. After today those of you who are on a carrier that supports it can send picture not just one-on-one, but to a group of people as well.
So if you use Google Voice and this is something you’ve been waiting for, then go ahead and give it a shot and let us know how it works for you. If you don’t have Google Voice installed but you wanna tried it out then go ahead and install it or the more recent Google Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer combo if you’ve integrated it with Hangouts.
As a heads up, there is no app update for this update. All you have to do is sign in and start sending. I have been able to confirm that it does work.
Source: Alex Weisen From Google+
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Cricket Wireless brings the ZTE Grand X Max on October 10th
Looking for a larger than life display on your Cricket Wireless account? Cricket aims to deliver that experience with the ZTE Grand X Max on October 10th. The Grand X Max continues on ZTE’s push for large displays at affordable prices in the US.
The Grand X Max offers up a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.2GHz, 1 GB of RAM, 8 MP rear camera, 1 MP front facing camera, 3,200 mAh battery, a 6-inch HD display and sports Android 4.4 KitKat. As for storage it comes with just *GB, but does offer micro SD card support. The Grand X Max also has the Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 built-in that helps charge the large battery quicker than your usual rates. However, Quick Charge 1.0 is older tech as Qualcomm has since moved to Quick Charge 2.0. That is what you find in the Motorola Turbo Charger that can give you 8 hours of battery life with a 15 minute charge. Still, Quick Charge 1.0 is better than nothing.
Pricing is identical to the slightly more powerful T-Mobile variant, ZTE ZMax, at $199.99 and will be available online and in Cricket stores starting October 10th.
Full press release at Cricket Wireless.
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Apple Reportedly Shifting iPhone Production Balance More Toward iPhone 6 Plus [iOS Blog]
Supply of Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus may gradually improve as Apple shifts production in favor of the unexpectedly popular handset, according to upstream supply chain sources speaking to Digitimes. This claim echoes an earlier report that suggests the iPhone 6 Plus may account for up t0 60 percent of total future iPhone 6 device shipments.
Though the production ratio has been adjusted to meet demand for the 6 Plus, retail supply will take time to improve as component suppliers and assemblers gradually ramp up to meet this new level of production.
But most component suppliers’ current inventories are not sufficient for extra iPhone 6 Plus orders, and device manufacturers also do not have sufficient production lines for related assembly. Therefore, the retail channel may need to wait a while before seeing a signifciant increase in iPhone 6 Plus supply, the sources noted.
The supply of Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus has been constrained since its launch last month. The handset quickly sold out during pre-orders and has remained in short supply. The estimated online shipment time for the handset currently sits at three to four weeks with iPhone tracking websites showing little to no inventory at brick and mortar retail stores.
Real-world usage is showing strong preference for the smaller iPhone 6 model, but with availability constraints on the iPhone 6 Plus, that result is not unexpected. With an upcoming launch in China on October 17, reservations there are seeing a more even split between the two sizes.
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Six-inch Motorola phone hits the FCC looking like the new Nexus
If you believe all the rumors that’ve been floating around, Motorola’s hard at work on a new Nexus smartphone (codenamed “Shamu”) with a 6-inch screen. Well, guess what just popped in to make an appearance at the FCC? You nailed it: a Motorola smartphone with a 6-inch screen, and with support for AT&T and T-Mobile’s frequency bands to boot. As always, Motorola representatives have petitioned the FCC to keep all the really juicy bits confidential, so it’s far from a definitive nail in the Nexus rumor coffin. Still, it’s yet another piece of evidence that points to Motorola’s role in crafting Google’s latest Nexus smartphone. Why, just the other day it was spotted in Geekbench’s test database putting up some particularly strong numbers. The specifics of the radio should mean the GSM model comes first (which is really nothing new), but Verizon Wireless may be getting in on the fun come launch time, too. Bear in mind, those reports and appearance came to light within the past week — pretty soon (and if we’re lucky) there won’t be anything left to leak.
Source: FCC
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Tesco wants robots and wearables to help shape the supermarket of the future
For Britain’s supermarket chains, it’s no longer just a case of selling food, it’s about how you can do it better. Tesco has long thought about how technology can give it an edge over its rivals, but it’s now experimenting with robotics, wearables and cognitive computing in an attempt to secure future success. That’s according to Mike McNamara, Tesco’s chief information officer, who revealed that the company has become the latest in a long line of retailers to leverage IBM’s Watson supercomputer to explore new ideas using old data. Tesco’s Labs division, the team behind its Google Glass app and other tech trials, fed Watson “thousands” of recipes and ingredients and asked it to come up with some unique meal ideas. The supermarket is already trialling smartwatches in a bid to better manage stock, but it looks increasingly likely that machines will take over such jobs in the future. McNamara believes robots that can gauge depth and height could free up time for stockroom associates, but that also brings another danger — the risk that they’d replace workers completely.
Filed under: Household, Robots, Wearables
Source: Marketing
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Engadget giveaway: win a One (M8) Phunk Studio Edition courtesy of HTC!
Back in August, we mentioned that HTC would be sending a customized HTC One M8 Phunk Studio Edition handset our way to mark the start of the design collective’s Wonderment exhibition. Well, your patience has finally been rewarded: We have one in a limited edition of 64 handsets ready to deliver to a lucky Engadget reader this week. Not only will you get one of the top smartphones out on the market, but you’ll have a work of art and guaranteed conversation starter as well. It’s up to you whether you display it on a shelf or drop it in your pocket on a daily basis, but you probably won’t want to cover up the metal unibody’s laser-etched artwork with a case. You will need to head to the Rafflecopter widget below, though, if you want up to three chances at winning the latest in a growing line of special editions from HTC.
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- Contest is open to all residents of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec), 18 or older! Sorry, we don’t make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so direct your anger at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
- Winners will be chosen randomly. One (1) winner will receive one (1) HTC One (M8) PHUNK Studio limited edition smartphone with custom etching.
- If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of being contacted. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen. Make sure that the account you use to enter the contest includes your real name and a contact email or Facebook login. We do not track any of this information for marketing or third-party purposes.
- This unit is purely for promotional giveaway. HTC and Engadget / AOL are not held liable to honor warranties, exchanges or customer service.
- The full list of rules, in all its legalese glory, can be found here.
- Entries can be submitted until October 8th at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
Filed under: Announcements, HTC
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Moog outs Werkstatt Workshop project hub for its patchable synth box
Back at Moogfest, the synth maker for which the event is named held a workshop where it debuted the Werkstatt-Ø1 analog kit. The patchable analog instrument was built for hacking, so folks could explore Moog’s circuitry (including Ladder filter) in a portable package. After the success of that event back in April the kit is being released to the masses, and the North Carolina-based company is offering up a hub for projects, tutorials, lesson plans and more. The Werkstatt Workshop is similar to libraries that littleBits and Makerbot have for users to find ideas, with a full list of instructions and supplies for each — including 3D-printing files and Arduino integration as needed. “We’d like to share our legacy of learning, music, and electronics to empower a new generation of makers to expand on our work and take it to levels we can’t yet imagine,” said Moog Music CEO Mike Adams. Not familiar with the Werkstatt-Ø1 synthesizer? No worries, Chromeo’s Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel demos the instrument on the other side of the jump, alongside the how-to for building an Arduino Arpeggiator. If you’re looking to snag one and get started with the experimentation, it’ll set you back $329 at your local Moog dealer.
Filed under: Misc
Source: Moog
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Introducing ‘Carrot,’ the next major disruption from Silicon Valley
In our ongoing quest to bring you the absolute freshest tech news, we stumbled onto something truly magical and revolutionary this morning. It’s called “Carrot,” and it’s poised to disrupt everything you think you know about technology. Are you ready? We’re not sure you’re ready. Here’s hoping.
As detailed in the beautiful, carefully shot intro video, Carrot is a wireless vegetable. By its very nature, no two Carrots are alike. Its creators point out that it “works seamlessly with all your favorite apps [appetizers],” and they “can’t wait to share it with you.” We’ve yet to go hands-on with this tipping point of a product, but rest assured we’ll have one up just as soon as Fresh Grocer drops off its daily deliveries. Head below for the full intro video, or maybe just eat some vegetable soup.
Source: Carrot
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‘NBA 2K15’s’ face scanning creates frightening players
NBA 2K15 arrived today, and with it comes a face-scanning feature that allows you to create a player based on your appearance. Well, as you might expect, the results are… interesting. The folks over at SB Nation compiled a few of the most awesomely terrible creations, and they’re quite scary. Of course, I’m interested to see what this means for the return of “NBA Y2K” in a few weeks. Looking to avoid transforming yourself into some sort of goblin? Here are a few tips for a proper scan. If only you could opt for EA’s rig for a bit more accuracy.
Hey @NBA2K this face scan is pretty busted. How’s my face look @LD2K @Ronnie2K lol. pic.twitter.com/IN6w4dVMPr
– Sang Frais (@SangFrais) October 7, 2014
Source: SB Nation
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Accessory of the Day: Lexar 32GB MicroSDHC card $16.99
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