Sprint has problems, and buying RadioShack stores isn’t going to fix them
Sprint has a brand problem — and RadioShack isn’t one to take notes from in that category
After some speculation, Sprint confirmed that it would be buying out 1,750 of RadioShack’s stores in conjunction with that company’s bankruptcy filing. Rather than clean them out entirely, Sprint will re-launch the stores as co-branded Sprint/RadioShack locations that devote one-third of floor space to selling Sprint’s phones and service, with the other two-thirds being the same old RadioShack we all love (for nostalgia reasons) and loathe (for practical reasons).
It’s a move that will dramatically increase Sprint’s retail locations from 1,100 to 2,850, but I can’t really see why this is any way going to fix the issues currently facing Sprint. Of all the things that the carrier could do to positively influence its placement in the wireless market, buying up a bunch of retail stores that just declared bankruptcy shouldn’t be high on the list — let me explain.
Fhotoroom update brings interactive editing, better HDR mode and more
Popular photo-editing and camera app Fhotoroom picked up an update that makes the non-destructive edit filter (which was rolled out last month) even better. Also included is an update to the HDR filter that is said to bring in “sharper and better results.”
Fhotoroom update brings interactive editing, better HDR mode and more
Popular photo-editing and camera app Fhotoroom picked up an update that makes the non-destructive edit filter (which was rolled out last month) even better. Also included is an update to the HDR filter that is said to bring in “sharper and better results.”
HTC looks to continue momentum after returning to profitability in Q4 2014
HTC announced consolidated financial results for Q4 2014, with the manufacturer able to post a profit for the first time in three years. As previously stated, HTC managed a net profit of NT$0.5 billion ($15.89 million) during the quarter.
HTC looks to continue momentum after returning to profitability in Q4 2014
HTC announced consolidated financial results for Q4 2014, with the manufacturer able to post a profit for the first time in three years. As previously stated, HTC managed a net profit of NT$0.5 billion ($15.89 million) during the quarter.
Windows 10 Preview for phones might include a rollback feature
Though the Windows 10 preview for phones hasn’t even landed yet, Microsoft‘s Gabriel Aul has been very busy answering questions about it on Twitter. In the latest bit of news, Aul hints that users might be able to rollback to previous OS versions or builds if they encounter a problem.
Images of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Edge leak out both with and without a case
If you needed any more confirmation that Samsung is probably going to be announcing both a Galaxy S6 and a dual curved-edged smartphone at MWC 2015, then this should be pretty clear evidence. While we should never fully accept anything we see in leaks, this Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Edge leak which shows both devices with […]
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A 2nd gen Moto G with Android 5.1 gets spotted in a dark, dark room
This week has been unusually interesting, and MWC 2015 is still a month away. Yesterday, it was pretty much made official that Android 5.1 is going to be the next update to Android Lollipop after it was seen both on Google’s own Android One website and on actual Android One devices in Indonesia where they […]
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DJI’s drone safety upgrade rolled back after ‘flight behavior’ issues
DJI was the unfortunate drone brand of choice to pay an unplanned visit to the White House. The company responded days later with an update that added some new safety features, including GPS geofencing that stops the drone flying about near sensitive places: like the White House. However, it has paused the roll-out of the update after a few reports that “unanticipated flight behavior after updating” to Phantom firmware v3.10. For now, the company advises that Phantom pilots stick to older versions for now until those safety upgrades are completely, well, safe. As Wired recently reported, it’s in the best interests of DJI to ensure its drones aren’t flying where they shouldn’t be…
Presentations included an exercise where a wave of drones won out against a convoy of armored vehicles.
Less than two weeks earlier, officials from the FAA, US military and the Department of Homeland Security reportedly attended a conference outlining the potential terror uses of drones — using the same models that Joe Normal can buy right now. Presentations included hobbyist drones firing semi-automatic weapons, and (incredibly) an exercise where a wave of drones won out against a convoy of armored vehicles. A DJI Phantom 2 was also one of several drones loaded with inert explosive: that’s the latest iteration of the drone that landed at the White House days later. DJI’s latest update not only included forced landings if its drones were frolicking near buildings important to national security and airports, but also the ability to access mobile data services while using the WiFi range extender, as well as a warning to not take off if the drone / pilot doesn’t have sufficient GPS signal — another effort to avoid unwanted crashes and incidents.
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