[Infographic] Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy S6
Samsung has today, published an infographic on its official blog, highlighting the key differences between last year’s flagship the Galaxy S5 and this year’s flagship the Galaxy S6. From what we can see, the latter is significantly better than its predecessor in every way, shape and form.
The full infographic can be seen after the break.
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Jay Z’s first order of business: Cut Tidal subscription fees in half
If the ability to stream Taylor Swift’s music has you eyeing Tidal, Jay Z & Co. just sweetened the deal. Ahead of a relaunch event this evening, the streaming service cut it’s monthly rate in half. That’s right, instead of shelling out $20 for spinning the lossless catalog, you’ll now need to commit $10 per month. According to the company’s Twitter account, the drop in price doesn’t mean that you’ll get access to less, either. Subscriptions still include the same content, with high-definition streaming being the key feature. The move allows Tidal to compete with the likes of Spotify, Rdio, Beats Music and others when it comes to pricing. What’s more, early reports indicate that exclusive content and artist partnerships are two things Mr. Carter hopes will lure eager listeners to the service. While the finer points are unclear right now, we’ll surely get a clearer picture during the event that’s set to begin at 5PM ET today.
Brand spankin’ new- http://t.co/We5OlPjQmL $9.99 Premium subscription. Same exclusive content, same access to the music & video #TIDALforALL
– TIDAL (@TIDALHiFi) March 30, 2015
Filed under: Internet, Software, Mobile
Source: Tidal (Twitter)
Jay Z’s first order of business: Cut Tidal subscription fees in half
If the ability to stream Taylor Swift’s music has you eyeing Tidal, Jay Z & Co. just sweetened the deal. Ahead of a relaunch event this evening, the streaming service cut it’s monthly rate in half. That’s right, instead of shelling out $20 for spinning the lossless catalog, you’ll now need to commit $10 per month. According to the company’s Twitter account, the drop in price doesn’t mean that you’ll get access to less, either. Subscriptions still include the same content, with high-definition streaming being the key feature. The move allows Tidal to compete with the likes of Spotify, Rdio, Beats Music and others when it comes to pricing. What’s more, early reports indicate that exclusive content and artist partnerships are two things Mr. Carter hopes will lure eager listeners to the service. While the finer points are unclear right now, we’ll surely get a clearer picture during the event that’s set to begin at 5PM ET today.
Brand spankin’ new- http://t.co/We5OlPjQmL $9.99 Premium subscription. Same exclusive content, same access to the music & video #TIDALforALL
– TIDAL (@TIDALHiFi) March 30, 2015
Filed under: Internet, Software, Mobile
Source: Tidal (Twitter)
T-Mobile introduces real-time, customer-verified coverage map
T-Mobile, in an effort to provide even more transparency, has announced a new coverage map that it claims is more accurate than anything used by other carriers. Called “Verified Coverage”, the new map is updated twice per month and includes data that is generated by its user-base. Utilizing information provided by third-party apps, prospective customers can see what sort of coverage they might expect and what the data speeds might be.
According to T-Mobile, the LTE footprint now blankets more than 265 million Americans; the expectation is for 300 million by the end of 2015.
The new Verified Coverage map is now live on T-Mobile’s website.
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Aukey 20,000 mAh portable power pack, $26.99
Need some extra battery life without plugging into a wall or car port? This 20,000 mAh portable bank from Aukey comes in Black or White and can restore life with speed. Retailing at $35, using promotional code 3NINBLGS brings your cost to just $26.99.
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LG budget devices rolling out worldwide
LG will soon be offering a line of mid-range devices worldwide. Recently unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress, LG’s line of ultra-affordable, premium phones will first start rolling out in South America. Subsequent roll-outs will follow in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. The phones to be introduced to the market by the South Korean manufacturer may not be as familiar to Android users as the often coveted G line of devices. With names like Magna, Spirit, Leon and Joy slated for release, LG seems to be trying to brand their phones with premium titles.
The specs for these phones are no joke to the segment of the market they are rumored to target. LG makes sure that these devices aren’t pushovers with all but one coming with a quad-core proc and most shipping with 1GB of memory. The specs don’t come close to devices like the G3, but they aren’t supposed to. The whole idea of this lineup is to give a premium user experience on a reasonably priced budget. LG does this by including features of its already popular smartphone lineup, tuning each device family to a specific level, and adjusting the price accordingly. What do you think? Will you be giving LG’s new budget lineup a try?
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TYLT Energi 5K and Energi 2K review
Life is filled with constant bustling. Everyday we are running around for our jobs, ingredients for the next meal, and the occasional bathroom break. Of course, with this constant commotion, we are also constantly on our phones, which drain the battery to painfully low levels. And, if you’re a forgetful person like I am, nothing is worse than waking up and realizing you forgot to plug your phone or tablet into the charger. This is why portable chargers, like the TYLT ENERGI 5K and its smaller companion, ENERGI 2K, are so convenient. They allow us to continue to rush around all the while assuring us that the battery life of our portable possessions are only getting better.
Despite both of them donning an awkward frame, the sheer battery life paired with the superb charge efficiency for both the chargers themselves and the devices hooked up, these TYLT chargers are very much worth their average prices.
ENERGI 5K is 14 centimeters long, 6 ⅘ centimeters wide, and with a slim 1 ⅕ centimeters thick, essentially the same size as your average smart phone. It is large enough to carry an outstanding amount of battery life, tripling the average life of the Android and iPhone, but also thin enough for it to usually stay comfortably within one’s pocket without the fear of it falling out.
One of the most impressive specs of the 5K is it’s ability to dual charge with it’s built-in micro USB cable and USB port. The 5K and 2K both charge at the approximate charging time for most smartphones: 90 minutes. Some downsides with this charger can be its size.
Even though the size may not bother those with moderately sized pockets,the ENERGI 5K could be annoying when it comes to smaller pockets. The USB cord is also small and easy to lose track of. Another downside would be its inability to dual charge two iPhones because it has only one mini USB port.
The ENERGI 2K, like its more powerful cousin, has one feature that sets it apart from many of its competitors: built in fold-away prongs. This allows for an optimal charge time and makes the charger much easier to use (it’s as simple as plugging it into a wall without the hassle of a USB cord and power plug). This 7 ½”, 4 ½“, by 2 ⅕“ charger may feel a bit awkward when you place it in your pocket, the doubling of your phone’s battery life supersedes its clunky design.
The ENERGI 5K and ENERGI 2K are strong, reliable chargers. They take little time to charge up, add an extraordinary amount of battery life to your phones, and both have great perks that make them easy to use and a great item to keep around. The 5K’s ability to charge two phones at once, and the prongs attached to the 2K are incredibly useful, both adding great advantages.
The only real problem I have is with the design of both, but the issue is relatively inconsequential and definitely should not be the deciding factor in choosing a portable charger. It’s price is well worth it, and the one year limited warranty on both gives you strong assurance that these will last you for a long time. If you are deciding between the two. my choice would be the 5K. It’s more comfortable, carries much more battery life, and the dual charge is an excellent feature. That, and its ability to charge in most cars makes this the optimal choice for your typical consumer. Both will get the job done, but the 5K will finish the job and then some.
The TYLT Energi 2K runs $39.99 while the Energi 5K is priced $79.99. Check Amazon, however, and you’ll likely find both at much cheaper cost; the Energi 2K was $29.55 with the Energi 5K only $55.99 as of press time.
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Sony confirms Android 5.0 Lollipop to Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact
Posted today, Sony announced that their flagships Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact will be receiving Android Lollipop 5.0 this week. Timing of when you will get the update is dependent based on market and carrier which is usually the case will all Android devices.
Sony has been a bit slower than some of the manufacturers, but nonetheless their devices are still getting the upgrade which is a nice change from Kit Kat 4.4. Now that I have been using Android 5.1, Kit Kat 4.4 seems very dated, so hop on the update as soon as you can.
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iPad Pro Dummy Points Towards Dual Lightning Ports or USB-C Port
Images of what appear to be a mockup version of the upcoming larger-screened “iPad Pro” depict either a secondary Lightning port or a USB-C port on one side of the device, suggesting it could potentially have multiple methods of charging and/or the ability to support accessories like keyboards and mice. The pictures, which show the mystery port, a headphone jack/speakers, and the camera, originated on microblogging site Sina Weibo and were shared by Italian site HDBlog.
Case manufacturers and other accessory makers often create dummy models of upcoming Apple devices to get an early start on the development process, and the tablet pictured in the photos is likely one of these mockups. Most of these models are based on rumors and leaked schematics, and while they’re frequently accurate, there have been errors in dummy models for past devices.
The port on the left side of the device in the images does line up with a previously leaked iPad Pro case that had an opening on the left side believed to be for a SIM card tray, but the presence of a side port was not seen in schematics shared by Japanese magazine Mac Fan last November. Those schematics may have been inaccurate or out of date, as rumors have suggested Apple is still working on ironing out the tablet’s features ahead of its release.
Given the design similarities between a Lightning port and a USB-C port, it is not entirely clear what function the extra port serves, but a recent rumor from The Wall Street Journal pointed towards the the possible inclusion of USB 3.0 ports on the iPad Pro, potentially allowing the device to connect to a keyboard or mouse.
Aside from the Lightning port, the other images shared on Weibo show a rear camera with light sensor and microphone, and a headphone jack adjacent to a row of speakers. Rumors have suggested the iPad Pro will have speakers and microphones at the top and bottom edges of the device for a stereo audio experience.
Aside from its larger size and tweaked design elements to accommodate new features, the iPad Pro is said to look similar to the existing iPad Air and iPad mini. It’s rumored to have a high-resolution display between 12.2 and 12.9 inches, an A8X processor, 2GB RAM, and Touch ID. It may also support an optional stylus accessory.
Apple may be targeting a September 2015 production timeline for the tablet, so it may come alongside new iPad Air and iPad mini models this fall.
T-Mobile’s new ‘Next-Gen Network Map’ offers a more accurate look at the carrier’s coverage
If you’ve ever signed up for service with a different wireless carrier in the past, there’s a good chance that you’ve checked out the carrier’s network coverage map for your area. The problem is, wireless carriers usually produce network maps based on predictive coverage estimations, not real-time customer experiences. That’s why T-Mobile has just announced its new “Next-Gen Network Map” that uses customer-verified coverage instead of estimates.
The new network map incorporates more than 200 million customer usage data points from actual T-Mobile customers, as well as additional customer data from third-party sources such as Inrix. Just like the old map, the new one shows all levels of coverage in specific locations including 4G LTE, 4G, 3G and 2G. The carrier has also added a Verified Coverage icon, showing where the majority of data is provided by actual T-Mobile customers reporting their network experience.
Additionally, T-Mobile explains that the map will be updated twice every month, unlike data on other carriers’ maps that’s basically outdated by the time it’s printed and published. The map will also provide speed test data from third-party applications that shows the average download speeds customers have achieved in the last 90 days.
If you’re interested in checking out the new coverage map, it’s now live on T-Mobile’s site.
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