Windows Phone Store Collection: New Year’s Checklist
Windows Central Roundup: Windows Phone Collection – New Year’s Checklist
We have touched on several of the Windows Phone Store Collections over the past year and for those not familiar, these collections are an assemblage of Windows Phone apps and games from a particular theme or genre. Such as Disney games, shopping apps and children’s games.
These collections are great for those just learning their way around the Windows Phone Store and for the more seasoned Windows Phone users who might need a few friendly suggestions on an app or gaming title.
With the New Year only being a few days old, for this week’s roundup we are turning our sights on the New Year’s Checklist collection for this week’s Windows Phone roundup. This collection contains Windows Phone apps that might help your New Year’s Resolution last a little while longer. The collection has apps to help you with your fitness, finance, organization and other goals that are popular themes for resolutions.
Twitter Video will be a lot more like YouTube than Vine
Twitter’s plans for a built-in video player have been public for a while, but now we’re finding out more details. TechCrunch points to Daniel Raffel’s tweets, where he’s cracked open the JS file on a placeholder page to uncover a “full blown YouTube” competitor. Its features are more like Google’s video site than Twitter’s existing Vine app, with support for videos of up to 10 minutes in length, with whatever file size and video bitrate users like. The FAQ uncovered is written with an eye towards commercial partners more than regular users, but it draws a clear line in the sand — it won’t simply accept a YouTube link, requiring uploads to Twitter. Bring your 16:9 MP4 or MOV files and you can enjoy more control over how it’s presented than by using links from elsewhere is the promise — we’re just hoping that when this launches it doesn’t turn into another Instagram-style fight that causes other thumbnails to disappear.
https://t.co/2htJRqkmRs Twitter Video will support “mp4″ and “mov” with an aspect ratio of 16:9, and videos can be up to 10 minutes long.
– Daniel Raffel (@danielraffel) January 3, 2015
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Daniel Raffel (Twitter), Twitter Video
Don’t forget: This is your last day to buy a new Xbox One for the low price of $349
Today is the final day to buy a new Xbox One console for the price of $349 (without Kinect) or $399 (with Kinect). Microsoft’s $50 holiday price cut, which began in early November, will end after today, January 3, as the company reminded us earlier this week.
Get the battery percentage to display with this app (no root required)
One of the frustrations with stock Android is the lack of a battery percentage for the icon in the status bar, with the most common option to download a third-party app for a widget on the homescreen.
There is, however, a new app that will allow you to display the battery percentage with this app, and the best bit is you don’t require root access.
The text is white and the battery background is white as well. The developer says that it is impossible to change the text colour because the white colour is hard coded in the SystemUI.apk file, so you’ll only start to see the percentage when the battery is low enough, which is really when it matters most.
Check it out and download it now using the link below.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Android is now available from the Amazon App Store
The LEGO games franchise is by far one of the more popular in all of video games, encompassing multiple different movie universes and enjoyed by players of all ages. So it’s with great excitement that we announce that LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Android is now available, a year after its release on iOS, […]
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Angel Cat Sugar Stickers now available in the BBM Shop
A new BBM Sticker pack is available in the BBM Shop if you’re a sticker kinda person and it goes by the name of Angel Cat Sugar. This one comes from Yuko Shimizu, the original creator of Hello Kitty so it should be pretty popular.
Conquer your fitness resolutions with Fitstar Yoga
While my fitness resolutions tend to be based around the roller derby season rather than New Year’s, they remain a popular January tradition. If you’re looking for a fitness resolution for the new year, I’m going to suggest something for you right here: Fitstar Yoga.
I picked up Fitstar’s original personal training app last year for some basic fitness outside of my skating, and it’s remained a great little app for doing just that without the need for a gym or in-house personal trainer. Now, Fitstar’s come out with a yoga-themed sequel to its popular fitness app, aptly named Fitstar Yoga.
It’s built around yoga teacher Tara Stiles‘s Strala instruction, which uses a Vinyasa-esque flow to free up your movement and promote weight loss. Though it may not be quite as spiritual or breathing-focused as other yoga techniques, Stiles’s technique is remarkably accessible, especially if you don’t have previous yoga experience.
The app itself uses the template of the original Fitstar program, stringing together videos of each pose (and pose transitions) to create customized yoga sessions tailored to your abilities.
Like Fitstar, you begin by rating your own ability— Beginner to Expert — then subsequently ranking individual poses after each session. As you rank more poses, Fitstar adjusts the main program to more closely follow your preferences and create a proper difficulty build-up for you throughout your time with the app.
Fitstar Yoga lets you complete one custom session a week for free, along with a few pre-made Freestyle sessions; sign up for Fitstar Premium at $8/month or $30/year, however, and you have access to unlimited sessions. (Note: Fitstar Premium for Yoga is different from Fitstar Premium for the original app — if you’re already subscribed to one, you’ll have to pay a separate fee for the other.)
As yoga apps go, I’ve really enjoyed working with Fitstar and I’ve committed to keeping it around for the year — the sessions are well-built and easy to follow, though you do need a basic understanding of yoga body poses. The sessions focus more on tips to improve each pose, rather than detailed vocal walkthroughs of how to get your body into such a position. Poses generally flow well into one another, though the app occasionally misses vocal cues for switching to the next position. I hope the Fitstar tweaks this in upcoming updates, as vocal cues are vital when doing unassisted yoga — looking at the screen for your next cue isn’t always an option, and can pull you out of your rhythm.
It’s great to be able to rate difficulty and customize the sessions — I know that I can’t do a side-crow, for example, so I can remove that of any sessions in advance. And as a Premium subscriber, I can change both the intensity of the session and its length, in case I want a longer workout or a harder, shorter one.
Fitstar Yoga also supports AirPlay Mirroring, allowing you to easily send it to your television. One note of caution: Make sure your Mute switch is turned off and your volume is up; otherwise AirPlay won’t send audio from the app to your TV.
Bottom line
Want an app to help you stay on track with your fitness and get more into yoga? Fitstar’s a great option. It’s not perfect for true beginners, but for those looking for a customized challenge that encourages you to stay on track and focus on your yoga, it’s a great little app.
E FUN unveils four additions to its Nextbook Ares series of tablets
E FUN has announced today that it is introducing a set of new tablets to its Nextbook Ares Series. The Lollipop sporting tablets are set to be shown off at CES 2015 next week, a couple of which represent the first Intel powered Nextbook Android 2-in-1 tablet, as well as the first in the series to sport LTE connectivity.
What’s Mark bringing to CES 2015?
We’re about to go to CES 2015 in Las Vegas. All my gadgets are packed already, but the clothes are still in the closet. Curious what I’ll be bringing to the weeklong tech madness? Watch the video and take a look the gear list.
E FUN launching new Lollipop-powered Nextbook lineup at CES 2015
E FUN has announced that they’ll be showing off their latest Nextbook devices at CES 2015, including an LTE model and an Intel-powered 2-in-1 tablet. There will be four new models, all running Android 5.0.
The Nextbook Ares 11 is an 11-inch 2-in-1 tablet running an Intel processor. It’s a very flexible, capable device with a detachable keyboard, 1366 x 768 IPS screen, 1 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of internal storage, plus all of your standard WiFi/Bluetooth radios and a USB port on the keyboard. The Ares 11 will run $249.
The Ares 10L is a 10-inch tablet that features slightly upgraded specs from the Ares 11, including a 1280 x 800 display and a Snapdragon 410 CPU. It includes the detachable magnetic keyboard, but you lose some internal storage (16 GB) and there’s no full USB port on this model, but it is 4G LTE capable, which is a huge selling point for some users. The Ares 10L will cost $229.
The Nextbook Ares 8L and Ares 8 are smaller, 8-inch tablets with no magnetic keyboards. The Ares 8L features nearly identical specs to the Ares 10L, while the Ares 8 sports an MTK MT8127 CPU instead of the Snapdragon 410. The Ares 8 will cost $129 while the 8L will cost $199.
Everything E FUN is showing off will run Android 5.0 Lollipop, and like the other Nextbooks in their lineup, these are priced pretty aggressively. You can check out the full press release below.
WEST COVINA, Calif., Jan. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – E FUN, the fifth largest tablet supplier in the U.S.*, is expanding its line of Nextbook Android tablets at CES 2015 with four new models, including its first 4G/LTE connected tablet and 2-in-1, and first Intel-powered Android 2-in-1 tablet with keyboard. From kids and students to parents and grandparents, Nextbook offers consumers affordable tablet options with great out-of-box experiences. The 2015 new line of Nextbook Android tablets will be on display at the International CES in South Hall meeting room MP25477.
Nextbook Ares 11 – 11.6″ 2-in-1
The first Intel powered Nextbook Android tablet is a perfect solution for students, professionals and casual users with an 11.6″ screen and magnetic detachable keyboard. The 2-in-1 tablet running Android 5.0 Lollipop features a 1366×768 IPS screen, Quad-Core Intel® AtomTM Z3735F Processor (X86, 1.8GHz), 1GB DDR3L system memory, 64GB storage memory, Bluetooth 4.0, 2MP front and rear cameras, miniHDMI, microSD, microUSB, and a full sized USB port on the keyboard.
Nextbook Ares 10L – 10.1″ 4G/LTE Connected 2-in-1
Everything you need is at your fingertips with the first 4G/LTE connected Nextbook 2-in-1 tabletrunning Android 5.0 Lollipop. Complete with a magnetic detachable keyboard, the 10.1″ tablet features a 1280×800 IPS screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad-Core ARM Cortex A53 1.2GHz processor, 1GB DDR3 system memory, 16GB storage memory, Bluetooth 4.0, a GPS module, 2MP front and rear cameras, miniHDMI, microSD, microUSB and more.
Nextbook Ares 8L – 8″ 4G/LTE Connected Tablet
Stay in touch everywhere you go with the first 4G/LTE connected Nextbook tablet running Android 5.0 Lollipop. This on-the-go tablet features a 1280×800 IPS screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad-Core ARM Cortex A53 1.2GHz processor, 1GB DDR3 system memory, 16GB storage memory, Bluetooth 4.0, a GPS module, 2MP front and rear cameras, miniHDMI, microSD, microUSB and more.
Nextbook Ares 8 – 8″ Tablet
The slim and sleek 8″ Nextbook Android 5.0 Lollipop tablet is perfect for work, home, and on-the-go with a 1280×800 IPS screen, MTK MT8127 Quad-Core ARM Cortex A7 1.3GHz processor, 1GB DDR3 system memory, 16GB storage memory, Bluetooth 4.0, a GPS module, front and rear cameras, miniHDMI, microSD, microUSB and more.
Quotes:
- “We are excited to expand our Nextbook product offerings in 2015 with upgraded Android tablets and 2-in-1′s that are feature-rich with great prices,” stated Jason Liszewski, managing director and VP of sales for E FUN. “To date we have sold well over four million tablets in North America and expect to be over five million by the end of 2015.”
- “As we head into 2015, it will be interesting to see which telecom carrier E FUN decides to partner with on their connected tablets,” said Jean Philippe Bouchard, research director, tablets at IDC. “Pushing into 4G is a smart choice, as IDC expects this segment of the market to enjoy solid growth in the coming years.”
Pricing and Availability
The E FUN Nextbook Android tablets will be available in May 2015 with MSRPs of $129 (Nextbook Ares 8), $199 (Nextbook Ares 8L), $229 (Nextbook Ares 10L) and $249 (Nextbook Ares 11).
* Full year 2013 tablet unit market share as per IDC Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker Q2 2014
About E FUN
E FUN, a designer and marketer of mobile lifestyle products, entered the North American market in late 2010. Since then, E FUN has grown to be one of the leading tablet brands at retail, achieving top five market share by volume in 2013. Its ongoing product innovation and partnerships set E FUN apart from competitors and provide customers with unique out of the box experiences. Its product offerings include Android and Windows tablets, home automation devices, and wearables. E FUN is headquartered in West Covina, California.
For additional information regarding E FUN’s Nextbook tablets, visit www.nextbookusa.com.
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