Video surfaces online showcasing the design of a dummy One M9+
The upscaled version of HTC’s flagship smartphone of 2015, the One (M9), has been the subject of a lot of speculation for a while now. Leaks have been plentiful and, consequently, we’ve learnt quite a bit about the devices specifications from press renders and prematurely published spec sheets.
Now, however, we’re finally getting a first-hand look at the design of the One M9+.
Earlier today, a video appeared on YouTube starring a dummy version of the handset, showing us the adjustments HTC has made to accommodate the new 5.2-inch QHD display.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Now we’ve seen the devices full exterior, lets discuss its internals. If recent AnTuTu benchmarking tests are anything to go by, the M9+ is set to pack a MediaTek MT6795T chipset with an octa-core 64-bit processor, a Power VR 6200 GPU and 3GB of RAM.
Similar to the One (M8), the M9+ feature a secondary camera. This is rumored to work in conjunction with the 20.7-megapixel primary camera in order to produce crystal clear wide-angle images.
Are you looking forward to the release of the HTC One M9+? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below.
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Tip: Clear your phone’s cache for more speed and storage
Something every Android owner should do that not everyone knows about is clearing your apps’ cache in your phone’s settings. An app’s cache is basically a temporary storage area for an application while it’s running. It can store things like temporary images downloaded from the internet. Clearing the cache can solve problems you may be experiencing with an app, or simply improve the speed and efficiency of it. Not to mention how much space you’ll be freeing on your phone, as Google+, Facebook and other big apps can store over 1GB of cache over time if not cleared occasionally.
First, go to your phone’ settings, then tap ‘Apps’
You will then be shown a list of your downloaded apps. Tap any one of these apps.
You will see ‘App info’ at the top. Scroll down a bit and you will see the cache section which shows how much temporary files have been stored on your phone.
Tap ‘Clear Cache’
And there you go! You can do this will all the apps on your phone, and you will clear up a lot of space depending on how much you use the app.
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Fotonica is a unique endless runner that lets you travel through an abstract world
If you’re a big fan of the Temple Run series but are getting bored of the graphics, FOTONICA may be just what you need. The game, which has just launched in the Google Play Store, allows you to travel through an abstract geometrical world at insane speeds.
Unlike many other endless runners in the Play Store, FOTONICA boasts incredibly easy one-handed controls. You don’t need to worry about tilting the device side-to-side. All you need to do is hold your finger down to run, release to jump and hold in mid-air to dive and land. The colors and quick animations in this game could easily make someone queasy, so make sure you’re aware of that before you download the game.
Here are all of the features you’ll get if you download FOTONICA:
- 8 Levels to explore and master
- Plus 3 different endless levels to compete for high-scores
- Two-player split-screen multiplayer mode on the same device
- 18 Achievements to unlock plus game stats
- Online rankings
- Beautiful, smooth, and unique vector-style graphics
- Electronic music by Michael Manning, Nicolò Sala, and legendary composer Baiyon
- 2 Difficulty settings to let you play an even faster version of FOTONICA
- Play in landscape or portrait mode
- Record and share replays of your best runs
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This game doesn’t feature any ads or in-app purchases. To celebrate the game’s launch in the Play Store, FOTONICA is being offered for only $.99, which is 66% off its normal price. If you’re interested, head to the Play Store link below.
Five great Lenovo laptops
In love with Lenovo laptops, but not sure what they’re offering these days? We’ve got a few of their best options here.
Lenovo is well-known for its lineup of no-nonsense laptops. Productivity fiends are instantly enamored with the ThinkPad brand, and minus a few missteps, it has delivered. Here you’ll find a healthy mix of consumer-friendly convertible laptops, heavy-duty work machines, and even a dash of high-performance gaming.
Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition reaching Best Buy shelves on March 27
Best Buy has just announced that it will be carrying the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition headset in its stores starting this Friday, the 27th of March. Customers can walk into these outlets to get a first hand demo of the functioning of the Gear VR. The headset which is only compatible with the Galaxy Note 4 can be yours for $199.99.
The retailer has already been offering demonstrations of the headset in its retail locations, so if you haven’t seen the functionality of the device yet, now might be the right time to head over to your nearest Best Buy outlet and give it a try.
It is said that only 100 Best Buy locations across the country will have units of the Gear VR Innovator Edition this Friday, with more stores expected to be added to the list down the line. Although this headset will be compatible solely with the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung will also have a smaller version ready in time for the Galaxy S6 launch.
It is important to note that the Gear VR is currently available for online ordering through Best Buy’s site, with the retailer promising to ship the device in a day.
Via: Android Central
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Google Keep updated to version 3.1 with a couple of new features [APK Download]
Google Keep is one of the best note taking/checklist apps available on Android. What makes it even better is the fact that it comes directly from Google, who can add new features periodically. And the app has now been updated to version 3.1 with some new features in tow.
First and foremost, users can now set recurring reminders for notes or checklists. Although the reminders feature has always existed on Google Keep, it could only be set once, but that changes today.
Google is also rolling out a new labels feature for the app, which lets you tag posts under different labels. So if you have something work related, you can tag it under work and personal notes can be filtered under the Personal label. Users can create custom labels as well. This feature has been long awaited and it’s good to know that Google is paying attention to the suggestions of the users.
If you haven’t seen the update notification yet, head over to the apk download link below to get the updated version of Keep on your Android smartphone/tablet.
Via: Android Police
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win a ‘Fantastical’ Bundle That Includes New Mac App, iOS and iPad Apps [Mac Blog]
Flexibits launched Fantastical 2 for the Mac this morning, the long-awaited update to its popular calendar app for the Mac. To celebrate the launch, Flexibits has teamed up with us to offer 25 MacRumors readers a chance to win a Fantastical bundle that includes a copy of the new Fantastical 2 for Mac app, a copy of Fantastical 2 for iPad, and a copy of Fantastical 2 for iPhone.
If you’re not familiar with Flexibits’ line of Fantastical apps, they’re some of the most popular calendar apps in the Mac and iOS App Stores, due to cross-platform availability and the use of natural language parsing for scheduling events. It’s possible, for example, to write something as simple as “Meeting with Eric at 4 p.m. tomorrow” and have the event properly scheduled in the app.
The apps also integrate with Reminders to allow users to schedule to-dos that are time and location-based, putting event details and reminder lists in one easily accessible spot, plus they includes customizable event alerts, geofencing, built-in maps, and more.
The Fantastical 2 app for Mac launching today includes a Yosemite-style redesign, a full calendar window, Handoff and extension support, a Notification Center widget, and a new feature called Calendar Sets, for quickly switching between groups of calendars.
To enter to win one of the 25 Fantastical bundles, use the Rafflecopter widget below. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, or visiting our Facebook page. Due to the intricacies of international law regarding giveaways, this giveaway is open only to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older.
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The giveaway will run from today March 25 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time through March 27 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The winners will be chosen randomly on March 27 and will be contacted through email. A response to our email is required within 48 hours or the winner will forfeit the prize and we will pick a new winner.
If you want to buy Fantastical 2 for Mac and iOS, the apps are available through the following links:
– Fantastical 2 for iPhone, $2.99 [Direct Link]
– Fantastical 2 for iPad, $6.99 [Direct Link]
– Fantastical 2 for Mac, $39.99 [Direct Link]
PowerDrive Slim Video Review: An External Battery and Hard Drive Combo for iPhone [iOS Blog]
We went hands-on with Mazzo’s PowerDrive Slim, which combines an external battery with a hard drive, to give you extra storage and extra battery life for your iPhone. There’s 32GB of storage space for storing files, photos, and videos, plus a 3,000 mAh battery that translates to approximately one full charge for an iPhone 6 Plus.
Files can be transferred to the PowerDrive Slim using the accompanying PowerDrive iOS app, and at the same time, it can charge your iPhone. You’ll need to supply a Lightning cable for transferring files and for charging your iPhone from the PowerDrive Slim.
Size wise, the PowerDrive Slim is thicker than an iPhone 6 Plus, but not quite as wide or tall, so it fits easily enough in a pocket. We liked the portability, and we were impressed with the app, especially when it came to the auto backup feature for photos.
The 32GB PowerDrive Slim can be purchased from Amazon for $59.99. Mazzo also sells the device in higher capacities up to 128GB, but those are unavailable at this time.
Deal: Last chance to enter the 50″ LG TV + Sound Bar giveaway
Finding the money to upgrade your home entertainment system can be difficult at times. That’s why our friends at StackSocial decided to help you out with that problem, by giving you the chance to win a 50-inch LG TV and Sound Bar for free. The giveaway is still going on, but not for much longer. If you want a shot at winning these items, you’ll need to place your entry by tonight.
Here’s how to enter: Simply head to the giveaway page and enter your email address in the space provided. That will score you one entry into the contest. If you’d like to enter more than once, you can do that, too. After entering your email address, share on Twitter for additional entries. The more your friends and followers enter, the more entries you receive. Make sure you enter with a valid email address so StackSocial can contact you if you win.
This is your last chance to enter, and it really couldn’t be any easier. Head to the link below to sign up for the giveaway.
Editor’s Note: This deal is through StackCommerce, in partnership with AA Deals Store and other StackSocial partners — and not an exclusive Android Authority contest.
Head here to enter the giveaway
App installer exploit affects older versions of Android but isn’t as scary as it sounds
A scary-sounding exploit and scary-sounding headlines about half of Android devices being probably are more bark than bite. Again.
A new(ish) exploit has been published today by the folks at Palo Alto Networks that describes how a bug in the Android package installer could potentially infect older phones with malware. The exploit works against versions of Android older than Android 4.3 and doesn’t affect apps installed via Google Play. It’s still something that needs talked about, as plenty of users could be affected.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to worry much — even though roughly half of all currently active Android devices are sub-Jelly Bean. Here’s what’s up.
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