1 million pre-orders for Moto X 2014 in China received in less than one week
In case anyone is wondering why so many smartphone manufacturers are trying to figure out how to get into the smartphone market in China, the Moto X 2014 may provide a good example. Although the device has been available for several months around the globe, Motorola is only now bringing it to China. Last Tuesday, January 27th, the company began to accept pre-orders for the Moto X 2014 and as of February 1st, over 1 million pre-orders had already been received.
This response is not entirely unprecedented in the Chinese market where we see local manufacturers routinely sell out of stock sometimes in mere seconds. For Motorola to come in with a relatively old device and put up numbers like this is a good sign that there may be some hope for the larger, more established market players to challenge some of China’s hot upstart companies like Xiaomi.
source: Weibo
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FCC plans to fight state laws restricting city-run internet access
Frustrated that your state won’t let you get city-run broadband, even when it could be faster or cheaper than the privately-run alternatives? The FCC may soon act on its warnings and do something about it. The Washington Post understands that the Commission is exploring a draft proposal that would fight laws curbing municipal internet access in North Carolina and Tennessee. Reportedly, these measures prevent the FCC from using its authority to promote high-speed data deployments in the US — Tennessee, for example, won’t let cities offer broadband beyond specific regions. While the proposal would only target two states, the measure could well represent a launching pad for regulation affecting all 21 states that ban or restrict city-operated services.
The move is bound to face stiff opposition from Congressional Republicans, who both favor private solutions and worry that the FCC may misuse its authority to over-regulate American internet access. It’s not clear that the FCC’s mandate lets it get involved with intrastate politics on this level. However, there’s no doubt that city governments feel they’re getting a raw deal at the moment. They previously petitioned the FCC for help, complaining that the laws do too much to protect established cable and phone companies. It’s certainly no secret that legislation limiting municipal broadband is often written by those companies in an attempt to protect a duopoly or monopoly. In that sense, the FCC might succeed by arguing that it’s leveling the playing field and giving you more say over the kinds of services your city can provide.
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Source: Washington Post
HURRY! Register today for up to $140 off Motorola website (Valentine’s Promo)
Just a last minute reminder to let you all know that today’s the day to register for a promo code through Motorola. As part of a Valentine’s Day promotion, you can head to the website today and sign up for a code. Once you do, you’ll get a discount of $140 on a purchase of at least $499.99, or $50 off when you spend $249.99 before Valentine’s Day. Sorry, you can’t use it on a Nexus but there’s plenty of other stuff to be had!
Here’s a link to the FAQs, in case you’re on the fence.
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Android 5.0 Lollipop on 1.6 percent of devices
Android 5.0 Lollipop has finally made its way onto the platform versions chart, amassing a mere 1.6 percent of all current devices. The February numbers — really for the seven days ending Feb. 2; we’ll get our next set of numbers in another month — mark the first time Lollipop has made it onto the chart. The code was released to the Android Open Source Project in early December.
Source: Google
iOS 8.2 beta 5 is now available for developers to download
Apple has just released the fourth beta version of iOS 8.2 for software developers and others who have signed up to participate in the iOS 8 beta program. The over-the-air update should also be available from the Apple Developer Center.
To download the update over the air, simply go to Settings > General > Software Update on a device already taking part in the beta process for iOS 8.2. There’s no word yet on what beta 5 contains, other than bug fixes and improvements. iOS 8.2 includes the WatchKit SDK, which will allow developers to make apps that will work on the upcoming Apple Watch.
Source: 9to5Mac
Reminder: You can now register for Motorola promo coupon to save up to $140
Last week Motorola announced its plans to offer a big discount in celebration of Valentine’s Day for those buying from its website. At the time it was revealed that the promo would begin on February 2nd, well that day has arrived.
For those looking to save up $140 on your purchase of $499 or higher or $50 on purchases of $249 or higher, you’ll need to sign up for a special coupon code, though only a limited number of codes will be given out. To register for a code, you’ll want to head to Motorola’s registration page. Once you get your code, you’ll have until February 14th to use it.
For those that miss out on getting a coupon code, between February 2nd and February 14th you can still get $100 off if they spend $499.99 or $35 off on purchases of $249.99 and up without any promotion code needed. Just remember, there are a few exclusions to this latest sale, such as you need to have a US shipping address and select devices like the Nexus 6 are exempt from the offer. For all the promo details, you’ll want to head here.
[Deal] Save 50% on a ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20,000 mAh battery bank
A new deal has sprung today that might interest many of you. Especially the outdoor enthusiast out there. The ZerLemon SolarJuice 20,000 mAh external battery bank is 50% off its retail cost. The SolarJuice battery bank is quite a bit different from other battery banks out there. It features a 20,000 mAh battery inside, which […]
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New HTC Desire model rumored in the works labeled as the HTC A55
Leaks and rumors are nothing new to the world. Be it a leaked movie trailer, a new mobile chip or an unreleased phone. HTC has been making the headlines lately with leaks of their upcoming HTC Hima and Hima Plus, which are supposedly two variants of the upcoming HTC One M9 that is scheduled to […]
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First Photos of Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs Surface
The Steve Jobs biopic based on Walter Isaacson’s best-selling biography began filming in January, and the first images of Michael Fassbender and Seth Rogen as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak have surfaced (via The Daily Mail). The two actors were filming scenes at the Flint Center in Cupertino last week, and will also be filming at Steve Jobs’ original childhood home.
In the images, Fassbender wears a dress shirt, jacket, and bowtie, while Seth Rogen is dressed somewhat more casually in a tie and sweater with a full beard. Fassbender has the long ear-length hair style that Steve Jobs had in the 1980s.
Michael Fassbender, who has most recently starred as Magneto in the newest X-Men movies, was somewhat of a controversial choice in the leading role due to his limited resemblance to Steve Jobs and the fact that he’s not a household name like Christian Bale or Leonardo DiCaprio, both of whom were previously attached to the film before turning down the role of Jobs.
In leaked emails from Sony, Aaron Sorkin and other executives were initially against Fassbender because “the world isn’t going to care,” but director Danny Boyle was fully behind Fassbender and Sorkin came to accept him, saying “He’s a great actor whose time has come.”
Filming on the biopic will reportedly take place at a limited number of locations including the garage of Steve Jobs’ childhood home, two auditoriums, and a restaurant. The movie will consist of three continuous scenes covering three product launches: the unveling of the NeXT computer, the debut of the original iMac, and the introduction of the iPod.
Along with Fassbender and Rogen as Jobs and Wozniak, the film also stars Kate Winslet as early employee Joanna Hoffman, Katherine Waterson as Steve Jobs’ girlfriend Chrisann Brennan, Perla Haney-Jardine as Jobs’ daughter Lisa, and Jeff Daniels as former Apple CEO John Sculley.
Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 8.2 Beta to Developers
Apple today seeded the fifth beta of iOS 8.2 to developers, three weeks after seeding the fourth beta and almost three months after releasing the first iOS 8.2 beta.
The beta, build 12D5480a, is available immediately to registered developers as an over-the-air update and it can also be downloaded from the iOS Developer Center. Today’s update also includes Xcode 6.2 beta 5 with WatchKit.
iOS 8.2 includes the WatchKit SDK, allowing developers to create apps, Glances, and notifications for Apple’s upcoming wearable device ahead of its 2015 launch. The first iOS 8.2 beta, with WatchKit SDK and developer documentation, revealed several new details about the Apple Watch, including its heavy reliance on the iPhone and the different types of content developers can create for the device.
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