Apple today seeded the fourth beta of iOS 8.3 to developers, nearly two weeks after seeding the third iOS 8.3 beta and more than a month and a half after releasing the first iOS 8.3 beta.
The beta, build 12F5061, is available as an over-the-air download and through the iOS Developer Center. Apple has also released Xcode 6.3 beta 4.
Previous iOS 8.3 betas have included features like a new emoji picker and all new diversified emoji and skin tone modifiers, new country flag emoji and updated emoji icons to represent the iPhone, iMac, and Apple Watch.
Along with those emoji changes, iOS 8.3 brings wireless CarPlay connectivity, support for Google 2-step verification, Apple Pay for the China UnionPay network, and several new Siri languages.
If big things come in small packages, the SKEYE Nano Drone is a titan. At first glance most will fawn over the cuteness of the tiny quadcopter but make no mistake, this baby can move! Ready to fly out of the box, the adjustable gyro makes flight completely controllable. Its slight form factor means you’ll have access to areas where aerial maneuvers wouldn’t have been possible before. Nimble and agile, Skeye Nano Drone handles flips and stunts with ease while offering multiple flight modes for pilots of all skil-level. You’ll receive a 2.4Ghz transmitter controller that makes operating the lightweight yet stable body a breeze. Bring one of these to the office on Monday and you’ll be the talk of everyone around the watercooler (unless your office has a cat, that could get messy). Typically priced at $60, AndroidGuys readers can now take this quadcopter for a spin for only $34.99, now with international shipping!
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Ed: Welcome to this week’s edition of The Pixel Project: a weekly comic from Diesel Sweeties‘ Rich Stevens on Apple, technology, and everything in-between. Today: The Real Value of a Gold Apple Watch
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CBS Radio has just launched a new Radio.com app for Windows Phone owners. The app offers users access to live streaming audio content from over 300 CBS Radio stations from across the US.
Much as we’d like to emulate our NASCAR heroes, breaking the speed limit often comes at a price. Ford is hoping to prevent accidents and speeding tickets by introducing cars that can see what the speed limit is and preventing heavy-footed motorists from driving any faster. Ford’s Intelligent Speed Limiter tech will first appear on the new Ford S-Max that’s launching in Europe that could just change the way that we drive.
A camera mounted on the windshield scans the road signs on the sides of the highway and, when the vehicle enters a 20mph zone, the system reduces the top speed to match. Rather than controlling the speed with automatic braking, the car limits its own velocity by adjusting the amount of fuel being pushed to the engine.
If a burst of speed is required, however, users can either deactivate the system by pressing a button on the console or temporarily get past it with a hard press on the gas pedal. If the vehicle is coasting downhill and starts to build up speed, the car will sense its motion and sound an alarm to get you braking. It’s not the only bit of new safety tech available on the new whip, either, since deep-pocketed motorists can also get pedestrian detection and collision warnings. That frees drivers up to wonder why any car firm would call a car SMAX and think we wouldn’t notice.
Filed under: Transportation
Source: Ford
Yep, it’s happening — if not quite in the way you might expect. After a flurry of rumors, Fox has confirmed that it’s bringing The X-Files back to TV as a six-episode “event series” arriving this summer. It won’t be the full-on relaunch some fans were hoping for, then. However, show creator Chris Carter will once again take the reins, and both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will reprise their signature roles as paranormal investigators Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. It’s not clear what prompted the return to TV after a 13-year hiatus, although it wouldn’t be shocking if actor Kumail Nanjiani’s X-Files Files podcast helped rekindle interest in the show. For us, the real question is whether or not it’ll be as good as the original run. Carter thrived while X-Files and Millennium were on the air, but his 21st-century projects haven’t had as much success.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
Via: Deadline
Source: Fox Flash
Following Sprint’s release of the LG G Flex 2, US Cellular – the 5th largest US carrier – has announced that LG’s latest high-end handset will be available on its network starting March 26th.
The G Flex 2 will be priced at $149.99 with two-year contract, or you can go the monthly payment route and get it for $0 down with 20 monthly payments of $31.50. For those that prefer to buy the phone outright, US Cellular will offer the G Flex 2 for $630.
While the killer features here are the flexible display and the self-healing back, the G Flex 2 also offers up pretty solid specs, even if initial performance reviews haven’t been that flattering. For those who need a refresher, the LG G Flex 2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 64-bit Octa-Core processor coupled with an Adreno 430 GPU, backed by either 2 or 3GB RAM and 16 or 32GB storage. There’s also a 5.5-inch curved 1080p P-OLED display, a 13MP rear cam with OIS+, a 2.1MP front cam and a non-removable 3000 mAh battery.
Any US Cellular subscribers thinking of picking this one up?
CHICAGO and ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. (March 24, 2015) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and LG Electronics have announced that the LG G Flex 2 will be available, in the Platinum Silver color, in stores and online on March 26. The G Flex 2’s innovative curved design made it the standout smartphone at this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show, and qualified customers will be able to get it for $0 down using U.S. Cellular’s installment pricing.
“At U.S. Cellular, we strive to provide the best wireless experience by providing the latest devices, a high quality network and national coverage that keeps customers connected in cities and rural communities,” said Joe Settimi, vice president of marketing for U.S. Cellular. “LG has created a unique device that is packed with cutting-edge features, and we are thrilled to bring our first curved smartphone to our customers.”
The G Flex 2 builds on the innovation introduced on the original G Flex with a more advanced, curved design for better ergonomics, a slimmed down 5.5 Full HD display, and Advanced Self-Healing back . It boasts faster performance and greater convenience with new features like GlanceView, which displays key information such as time, recent messages or missed calls with a downward swipe on the curved screen even while the display is off.
Some of the stunning state-of-the-art features include:
“With the G Flex 2, we’re continuing to raise the bar in smartphone innovation,” said Morris Lee, senior vice president and head of North American sales and marketing, LG Electronics MobileComm USA Inc. “This is the perfect phone for those looking to enhance their mobile experience with powerful functionality that harnesses exceptionally designed hardware.”
With U.S. Cellular’s $0 down installment pricing, qualified customers pay tax on the LG G Flex 2 at the point of sale, and then make 20 monthly payments that are conveniently added to their wireless bill. Customers can upgrade this device in as little as 12 months if they trade it in for any new device with installment pricing. They can also choose to pay off the full balance of their device anytime they want.
New Equipment Installment Contract, Shared Connect Plan and credit approval required. Financing terms are zero down, zero APR; 20 monthly payments. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. See uscellular.com for details.
The push to update devices across carriers to Android 5.0 Lollipop continues weekly for many devices. The AT&T branded Galaxy Note 4 owners can now join the ranks of Lollipop badge holders as the OTA update is officially rolling out to devices today. The update carries build number LRX22C.N910AUCU1COC2 and moves the device from Android […]
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Lenovo has announced a new phablet to tackle the mid-range market called the Lenovo K3 Note. This phone is pretty similar to the smaller Lenovo K3 that was announced awhile back, but features some improved hardware and an obviously larger screen.
The K3 Note has a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek processor, and 2 GB of RAM. You’ll find 16 GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot, plus a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front facing camera. A big bonus is that the phone supports dual-SIM cards, so it’ll be a pretty flexible device.
The phone, like the Lenovo K3, has a very bright, very yellow finish. For some people, that might be a little too loud, but if you want something unique that stands out, or you just like color, it can be a pretty cool design.
Lenovo is starting the pricing for the K3 Note at about $145. It’s definitely a very capable, very cheap device, but don’t expect an international release anytime soon.
source: GSM Arena
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Over the years, one complaint that surfaced about Samsung smartphones was the TouchWiz UI that Samsung deployed. While Samsung was always adding in lots of interesting and unique features, critics also felt the interface was becoming too bloated and busy. Samsung took that input and started to trim things back some for the Galaxy Note 4. However, for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, it was clear that Samsung was being more aggressive in trimming things down. Many believed a lot of this was due to the influence of Google’s Material Design framework. However, it appears that Samsung also leaned heavily on their work with the Tizen OS, recently employed on the Samsung Galaxy Z1 released in India.
Comparing Tizen OS with the new TouchWiz, some similarities jump out. For instance, the Contacts app is quite different from previous TouchWiz iterations, but it looks very much like the Tizen Contacts app. Colors are more prominent, icons and avatars are round instead of square, and the menus are trimmed down quite a bit. Coincidentally, these changes are similar to what Google calls for with Material Design.
One area that definitely seems to be a crossover from Tizen is the ability to personalize themes, most notably applying a universal color scheme to the interface and even within apps.
Samsung’s UX design team had previously said that their goal with Tizen on the Galaxy Z1 was to create an interface that focused on simplicity, ease and speed. These same buzzwords are popping up from Samsung with regard to TouchWiz now as well.
To get an idea of how similar Samsung’s take on Tizen is, check out the video below that was recently released by Samsung’s developers.
Click here to view the embedded video.
source: Tizen ID
via: G for Games
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