ASUS ZenWatch now available through the Play Store
Right now, customers in the United States can pick up ASUS’ ZenWatch for $199 from the Play Store. The device is currently listed as ‘in stock’ and will leave Google’s warehouses within 1-2 business days, so if you order today with Standard Delivery, it should be with you by next Monday, November 17.
In terms of design, ASUS’ first ever smart watch sports an aluminium unibody and is essentially a more elegant version of LG’s G Watch. ASUS’ offering comes with a ‘real’ leather strap, which can be purchased in a variety of different colors, including Black, Tan Blue, Pink and Red.
If you like the sound of the ZenWatch and want to pick one up — hit the source link below.
Source: Google Play Store
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Verizon’s ETF fee will not decrease until a contract’s eighth month of life
That right there is a bunch of jibber-jabber that can be condensed to this: Verizon will not start taking money off of its early termination fee until the contract is at least eight months old. Advanced devices have an early termination fee that starst at $350. Devices that do not fall under that title start at $175. So any money taken off of the ETF is welcome. The savings start at $10 or $5 depending upon the device and climb up to $60 or $30 in the twenty-fourth month of a contract.
This is how the new deductions will operate (advanced devices/non-advanced devices):
- Months 8-18: $10 / $5 per month
- Months 19-23: $20 / $10 per month
- Month 24: $60 / $30
The policy change will be limited to devices purchased on November 14 and thereafter.
Source: Verizon
Via: Android and Me
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Chromecast’s Cast Screen feature now supports the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Slow and steady wins the race. The Cast Screen feature found in the Chromecast app is available to only select devices. As of late, Google has been adding support for new devices. It was most recently Sony that saw a slew of devices receive Cast Screen support. Now, another Samsung device gets the special treatment. The Galaxy Note 4 is compatible with the Cast Screen feature. This allows a user to mirror their device’s display to a television connected with a Chromecast.
Don’t have a Galaxy Note 4? Then just use your Tesco hudl2 or TrekStor SurfTab xintron i 7.0 for the Cast Screen feature. Because you definitely own one of them.
Source: Google Support
Via: Android Police
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Google Calendar’s update with Material Design is stunning
Every day brings something new. The newness of today is the redesigned Google Calendar. The app was put under construction and debuts with a new look to reflect the guidelines recommended with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Simply put, Google Calendar will satisfy for Material Design craving for a bit. It is absolutely beautiful and works just as well as ever. Google added a feature in which the app will incorporate events pulled from Gmail. And the new Assists feature will learn about your use patterns and tailor the app appropriately.
The new Google Calendar app works with devices running Android 4.1 and above.
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First images of possible Xiaomi Mi5 leaked
The name Xiaomi is not well known in many Western markets, but on the strength of their fans in China, the company recently took over the number 3 spot for smartphone market share during the third quarter of 2014. To help keep those sales growing, the company is working on a new flagship device, the Xiaomi Mi5. Some new images have surfaced on Weibo allegedly showing the new device.
No details about the hardware were released with the leaked images, but we can see that Xaiomi appears to be taking a page out of the HTC design book with this latest device. Along with the photos that captured the device, Weibo user iLevon also posted what is claimed to be a press render.
The release of the Xaiomi Mi5 is probably still a few months away, so we will have to wait to find out how accurate this leak is. Whenever the device is announced, it will probably come with a nice set of hardware at a reasonable price. Likely, especially if you are in the U.S., you will not be able to buy it either.
source: Weibo
via: TechnoBuffalo
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Pebble SmartWatch gets Domino’s App, NFL Updates, More
Good news pizza lovers! If you own a Pebble smartwatch, you can now use the Domino’s Pizza Pebble app to follow your pizza from its birthplace to its new home.From the ordering, the baking, and the delivery, your watch keeps you connected to what really matters in life: pizza!
Pebble also has added a new Watchface. The face is comprised of “exploding” pixels and can invert colors with a shake of your wrist.
For all the football fans out there, you can now check up on the big game’s latest scores just by glancing at your wrist .
Some other neat additions are a D&D dice bag and an improved, more intelligent clock that efficiently differentiates between your weekend time and your weekday time.
Lastly, AutoPebble is an app that allows you to browse from the Pebble device using customized lists. Gestures will also play an important role in the implementation of this software.
Source: Get Pebble
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Fizzly smart tracker seeks Kickstarter funding
At first glance, you may wonder why in the world anyone would want to use the Fizzly smart tracker.
But, as you watch the video (below), your mind starts to work on ideas for using the cute little tracker.
So what is it?
The Fizzly smart tracker is a tiny wearable with multiple sensors that track movement. You can stick Fizzly to just about anything and then set actions in the associated iOS or Android app. Pair it with your phone or tablet via Bluetooth 4.0.
Maybe you want to count how many times you jump rope. Stick it to your shoe and start jumping. Maybe you want to record the movement of your skateboard as you work on tricks. Stick it to your board and start kick-flipping. Maybe you want a light to turn on every time you open a certain door in your house. Stick it to the door. Or, my favorite from the video, stick it to your snack drawer at work and get a notification if the drawer opens, or sound an alarm. This could not only prevent theft, but you could also track how many times you go into your snack drawer on any given day. It might be more than you think.
According to their Kickstarter description,
These are just some of the few great App we’ve started developing with Fizzly. You can expect more to come in the future, also with your suggestions! Plus, we’re in touch with the most brilliant developers out there, to bring Fizzly support to your favourite exsisting apps.
Fizzly can also be expanded with a set of dedicated accessories, that will greatly enhance its smart capabilities in a plug & play fashion. These accessories will add for example a temperature sensor, a relay, gps and so on. It will be so straightforwarding for hardware manufacturers to add their custom accessories to Fizzly, increasing the connectivity capabilities of their products.
And don’t hesitate to wear it on your jacket or bag, fizzlying up your style!
Assuming it works as described, the possibilities are endless.
Fizzly is seeking $49,000 in funding on Kickstarter, and are just about half-way there with 49 days to go. Check out the video and let us know if you’d back the project. One Fizzly smart tracker is going for $35, but who can buy just one?
Source [Fizzly and Fizzly Kickstarter]
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Project Tango Tablet Development Kit shows up on Google Play
The Project Tango Tablet Development Kit has quietly appeared on the Google Play Store, at a whopping price tag as well. The tablet that was unveiled at the Google I/O developer conference this year, is sold as is with no warranty, and will run you $1,024. That may sound like a lot of money to cough up for a tablet, but it definitely comes with cutting edge technology to back it up.
Project Tango comes with customized hardware and software designed to track full three-dimensional motion which in-turn can capture the geometry of the environment. While that may sound a little useless at the moment, it is capable of great things. such as helping the visually impaired. Google has been working with universities, research labs, and industrial partners around the world to bring this project to life, and it is getting closer to reality.
While the device is shown on the Google Play Store, it isn’t available for purchase just yet. If you want to read more about Project Tango, you can view the official site here.
The device specs can be seen below.
| Screen Size | 7.02 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1920×1200 (323 ppi) |
| Dimensions | 119.77 x 196.33 x 15.36 mm |
| Processor | NVIDIA Tegra K1 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Operating System | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Sensors | motion tracking camera, 3D depth sensing, accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, compass, GPS, gyroscope |
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T-Mobile to offer LG G Watch R on November 19
T-Mobile on Friday confirmed that it, too, would offer the LG G Watch R as part of its smartphone and smartwatch portfolio. Arriving on November 19, the watch carries a $299 price tag. As the first Android Wear smartwatch to feature a full circle P-OLED display, the G Watch R is also water and dust… Read more »
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Pocket Kick by Soundfreaq: Rock out for over 10 hours with this portable Bluetooth speaker, $74.99 [Deal of the Day]
You’ve seen how awesome life can be when you bring your music with you. Whether you’re working out, partying, or just lounging around, having your own personal soundtrack to accompany the activities can be quite enriching and bring a level of enjoyment that tiny earbuds just don’t seem to translate. The alternative, you might think, is lugging around a heavy brick of a speaker unit that barely fits into your backpack. It’s time to revisit what you think a Bluetooth speaker can be with the Pocket Kick by Soundfreaq.
Pocket Kick is ultra-portable and has been crafted to drive your audio with faithful and optimal recreation. Its design is attractive, sleek, and so thin that it can be slipped into a pocket. A pocket! Now, you may think that a compact size subsequently means poor battery life. Think again. Pocket Kick packs a 10+ hour battery life and can easily be charged via USB.
Regularly priced at $99.99, AndroidGuys readers can take 24% off and scoop up PocketKick for just $74.99 — perfectly priced for the holiday season. For under a hundred bucks, you can rock’n’roll all night and party every day… or electric slide, waltz, shmoney dance, or whatever you’re into.
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