U.S. Cellular nabs G Flex 2 for March 26
U.S. Cellular on Tuesday announced the LG G Flex 2 will join its smartphone lineup later this week (March 26). Priced $150 with a two-year service agreement, the handset will be offered in Platinum Silver.
The G Flex 2 was introduced at CES back in January and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop. Powered by a Snapdragon 810 processor, other standout specs include a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization, 32GB storage, and a 3000mAh battery.
The key standout details in the phone, of course, is its unique curved display and edges as well as its self-healing back. Normal scuffs and scratches from life are removed within a few seconds time.
Qualified U.S. Cellular customers who opt to spread the cost of the phone out over time can do so; 20 monthly payments of $31.50 bring the total price to $630 when it’s all said and done.
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Third-Party Mac Developers Begin Embracing Force Touch, Led by ‘Inklet’
Following its March 9 media event where it introduced “Force Touch” trackpad technology for the new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and upcoming 12-inch MacBook, Apple opened up the feature to third-party developers by delivering developer APIs starting with the third beta of OS X 10.10.3. The APIs will allow developers to support the ability of Force Touch trackpads to sense multiple levels of pressure and perform different actions depending on how hard the trackpad is being pressed.
Apple has already taken steps to build Force Touch support into its own apps, as outlined in a support document. At the simplest level, the new Force Touch trackpads support a new “Force click” functionality, which allows a user to click on an item and then press a bit harder to activate a secondary function such as pulling up Dictionary or Wikipedia entires on selected text in Mail or Safari, a map preview when selecting an address, or Quick Look previews of files when selecting icons.
Beyond the single-level Force click, the new Force Touch trackpad also supports more advanced features through sensing multiple levels of pressure, allowing users to accelerate zooming in and out of maps or vary the speed of fast forward and rewind in QuickTime and iMovie. iMovie also supports “bumpy pixels” in which the trackpad gives subtle vibrational feedback during the editing process to let the user know when the end of a dragged clip has been reached or when cropped clips are in proper alignment.
While Force Touch is currently limited to the new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, the feature looks set to expand throughout Apple’s product lineups, with the company’s other notebooks gaining the technology as update cycles allow and the Apple Watch supporting it as a key interface mechanism at launch. Apple is also rumored to be bringing Force Touch to the iPhone later this year.
On the Mac side, Ten One Design today announced an update to Inklet, its popular third-party drawing software, that will bring “enhanced pressure control” to MacBooks with the new Force Touch trackpad. The company believes it is the first Mac developer to launch support for Force Touch.
Through Inklet’s software, users have been able to draw and edit images within applications like Pixelmator and Photoshop for a while, by determining “stylus pressure” to differentiate between when to use thin and thick lines. Ten One Design notes that the introduction of the Force Touch trackpad makes its app not only more precise in designating pressure sensitivities, but more reliable as well.
We think Inklet is the first 3rd party application to support the Apple’s new Force Touch trackpads. This means you’ll have amazing pressure control on newer machines, and in a pinch you can even use your finger.
Having a trackpad capable of measuring force is a big deal. Even though Inklet has always been capable of determining stylus pressure, this update makes measuring pressure simpler and more reliable. Kudos to the team at Apple who designed this precise and useful instrument.
Beyond Force Touch support, Inklet’s update also bring “improved pressure response” to MacBooks with the traditional multi-touch trackpad, along with the usual minor bug fixes. The company says Inklet will prompt users to update the app “sometime within the next three days”, although users wanting to check out the new features sooner can hasten the process with the “Check for Updates” prompt in the Inklet menu.
Those yet to download the software can do so for $24.95 for the base app, or $34.90 for the app bundled with the company’s Pogo stylus, from Inklet’s official website.
Dragon Age: Inquisition – Jaws of Hakkon expansion goes live for Xbox One for $15
As promised by developer BioWare Monday, Jaws of Hakkon, the first major expansion pack for the critically acclaimed fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Inquisition is now live for Xbox One owners. The price for the expansion is $14.99 and it’s 1.5GB in size.
Amazon’s daily sale prices Microsoft keyboards, mice and more for up to 61% off
Amazon’s latest one-day sale includes a number of Microsoft keyboards, mice and other accessories. Prices have been cut by between 44% and 61% on the selected item.
You can now watch TED Talks on your Apple TV
If you like the idea of watching thought-provoking presentations from the comfort of your couch, you’re in for a good time. The Apple TV now has a dedicated TED Talks app, so you can watch discussions of public shaming or the future of image recognition on the big screen without streaming from another device. And don’t worry if you’re in the mood for lighter fare — Apple has also brought in apps for Tastemade’s food and travel network as well as Young Hollywood’s eclectic cultural mix. All of the newly available services are free, so you’ll have plenty to check out while you’re waiting for Apple’s long-fabled TV service.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Apple
Source: 9to5Mac
Notti and Dotti light up a room with notifications and music
Notti and Dotti, two new smart lights from WITTI, are now available worldwide. When connected to your iPhone or Android device, the lights can provide notification alerts, respond to music, and more.
Notti is a portable LED light that can be used to display notifications from your phone. Through the Notti app, you can select color and notification preferences. You can also choose how the light will respond to music.
Dotti is inspired by pixel art, and is made up of a grid of lights. As with Notti, you can use Dotti to alert you to notifications on your phone. When a notification comes in, the light will display the icon corresponding to the notification. Dotti can also function as a clock, and has its own music visualizer mode.
Both Notti and Dotti feature built-in rechargeable batteries. WITTI says the battery will last five hours with continuous use, or up to 30 days on standby. Notti is available for $59.99, while Dotti costs $79.99. Both lights are available for purchase from WITTI now. You can get their apps on the App Store now.
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Press release:
Technology Meets Art with Notti & Dotti – Smart Lights Now Shipping Worldwide
LOS ANGELES – March 24, 2015 – Designed to add simplicity to everyday life, WITTI’s smart lights are now available. Unlike traditional smart lights that simply set the mood, Notti and Dotti not only enhance ambiance but also inform users of incoming calls, texts, social media updates, emails, appointments and much more.
“With introduction of Notti and Dotti, our goal was to create unique smart solutions that combine mood lighting, design, and notifications into a minimal package with fine detailing,” said WITTI CEO, Alfred Wong. “Using smart design and unique shapes, we were able to develop products that become as much sculptural as functional.”
Notti is a portable, simple to use LED light that is designed fit anywhere in the home or office, and looks elegant when turned on or off. Notti will also display customized smartphone notifications from a diverse catalogue of 16 million vibrant colors. Simply select a color to associate with each notification via free app and pair to smartphone through Bluetooth Smart BLE technology.
Nott’s mood light can quickly set the scene and in music mode the light will dance to rhythm of your favorite songs. Notti’s alarm mode is the perfect solution for users who prefer to be woken up through gradual lighting. Enter your desired wake up time and Notti’s LEDs will slowly brighten to help you feel rested and rejuvenated as you start your day. Click here to see Notti in action.
Dotti is a fun app-controlled pixel art light that delivers visual smartphone notifications and social media updates. Rocking an 8-bit look, DOTTI easily displays your favorite icon, showcases space invader animation, functions as a clock, and will display a corresponding app icons like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp as you receive alerts. In Dotti’s music mode, the pixel light visualizer will change colors to the groove of each song with various lighting effects. Click here to see Dotti in action.
Thanks to Notti and Dotti’s built-in rechargeable battery, the smart lights function independently of any plugs, wires or sockets and easily travel from room to room and can receive notifications from up to 50 feet away. Each device will hold a charge for 720 hours on standby or 5 hours of continuous display.
Design is a huge aspect of everything WITTI does and works with artists to create unique products with a subtle presence. Each product is inspired by geometric shapes, with a stylish design that is simple to use, WITTI calls this “POLYGONIC.” Design also played a huge role in the development of Notti’s packaging as the outer box can easily be reconfigured into a fashionable stand for any mobile device.
WITTI’s app-controlled smart lights, Nott and Dotti, are now available for Android and iOS for $59.99 and $79.99 respectively from http://www.wittidesign.com.
Note 4 wallet flip case, $12.95
Consolidate your credit cards, money, and big beautiful Samsung Note 4 all into this portable protective case. Designed with minimum bulk in mind, this is a great grab at only $12.95 (Prime eligible).
Join Prime and get this deal with FREE two-day shipping!
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Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick gain new features and launches Fire TV Stick in Germany , UK
Amazon has announced a few new features that will be hitting the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick via an over-the-air update. The update to the two media streaming devices will be landing in the “coming weeks.” There are a few new features specifically coming to the Fire TV such as expandable USB storage support […]
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AT&T Galaxy Note 4 now receiving Lollipop update
Last month the Galaxy Note 4 started to receive Lollipop in select international markets, and earlier this month US owners on Sprint’s network also saw an update to Google’s sweet treat. On the heels of the Now Network, A&T is now rolling out Android 5.0.1 to the Galaxy Note 4.
As is typical, expect the update to roll out in stages, and so it may not be waiting for you just yet, even if you have an AT&T Note 4. If the update is ready, keep in mind that the update’s download speed is reportedly very slow, for whatever reason, and so it may take hours for the update to complete.
So what’s new here in this 1.1GB file? Like we’ve seen from other Samsung devices, material design elements from Lollipop are much less noticeable than they would be on a stock Android device. That said, there’s still plenty of changes such as brighter colors, an updated multitasking interface, a new lockscreen, Lollipop’s priority system and a number of bug fixes. Of course, Lollipop also introduces plenty of new bugs of its own that Android 5.1 aims to fix, but that’s a whole other story.
Have you managed to get your hands on the Note 4 AT&T Lollipop update yet? If so, what do you think so far?
MetroPCS debuts $30 rate plan with unlimited talk, text, and data
T-Mobile and MetroPCS on Tuesday announced a new promotional rate plan for its prepaid customer base with a very affordable monthly fee. Starting immediately, customers can take advantage of a $30 option which includes unlimited talk, text, and 1GB of high speed data.
Although the plan includes 1GB worth of 4G data customers do actually receive or have access to unlimited data. Once the threshold is reached the speeds are simply throttled back for the remainder of the month.
Anyone with a MetroPCS phone can jump on the new plan; both 3G and 4G handsets are eligible for the promotion. According to MetroPCS, the promotion plan is only available in stores and that LTE phones are not eligible.
It’s not clear how long the deal will last or if this is an ongoing option.
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