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OneDrive ‘is being integrated directly’ into Windows 10, ditching the app model
Gabriel Aul, the head of the Windows Insider program at Microsoft, stated that the OneDrive cloud storage service “‘is being integrated directly” into Windows 10, rather than being offered as a stand alone app.
You won’t be able to subscribe to HBO Now directly from HBO
HBO officially announced their standalone streaming service, dubbed HBO Now, a couple of weeks ago. It will run $14.99 per month, but the perception was that you could just sign up directly from HBO and you won’t need a cable subscription. While the latter might be true, the former isn’t.
Apparently you will have to sign up through one of their partners. Now we already know that Apple is a partner as they are supposed to have a 3 month exclusive with Apple TV, but users will sign up for the monthly service through iTunes. Furthermore, Cablevision has just signed up as a partner and will offer HBO Now to their Optimum internet customers. So again, users will need to buy HBO Now through Cablevision, but they don’t need a cable subscription. It’s likely other cable companies will start offering HBO Now to those that subscribe to their internet services as well.
It remains to be seen how HBO Now will get on other set-top boxes once the exclusivity period with Apple ends. So for example, in order to watch it on Android TV, an app would be required. Will HBO still offer an HBO Now app, or will it be up the cable company (or other partner) to offer the app? Would Amazon and/or Google become a partner? There are still many questions, and hopefully HBO Now will be easily accessible when the time comes.
source: TheVerge
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Oppo could be working on a stunning bezel-less smartphone
Chinese manufacturer Oppo is no stranger to unique designs and cutting-edge features, having put out devices like the 4.8 mm-thick R5 or the swiveling-camera N3. But if rumors out of China are true, Oppo’s next device could be its most striking yet.
Published by MyDrivers, the two images below allegedly show a new Oppo smartphone with an edge-to-edge screen in the vein of the Sharp Aquos Crystal. Unlike the Sharp phone from last year, this device features ultra-thin bezels only on its lateral sides, with large “bezels” at the top and bottom.
Though it’s hard to tell from these frontal shots, the phone seems to feature a metallic frame and a thin profile, suggesting this will be a high-end offering. The Find 7 was released a little over a year ago, so this device could be its successor.
In seemingly related news, GSM Arena recently reported on a patent requested by Oppo in China, that details a method of creating the illusion of a “bezel-less” display. The schematic below shows how the beveled side of glass can refract light, creating the illusion that the screen is larger than in reality and concealing the margin (marked 22) that houses electronic components.
It’s the same trick that Sharp used on the Aquos Crystal to hide the bezel, but it’s not clear if that constitutes prior art for Oppo’s patent application.
To be clear, there’s a chance we’re looking at some well-made fakes. But given that Sharp has already done something similar and the fact that a new Find device should be coming soon, we are fairly confident that this images are the real deal. Plus, their original source, MyDrivers.com is one of the more reliable sources when it comes to Chinese tech leaks.
If and when this design translates to reality, it remains to be seen whether Oppo found a way to mitigate the main drawback of “bezel-less” designs – fragility and unwanted touches on the sides. Thoughts?
Cyanogen rakes in $80 million in funding from Twitter, Qualcomm, Telefónica, and more
Developer Cyanogen is taking on a quite a bit new funding in their quest to develop an alternative version of Android that’s not as reliant on Google.
In a round of Series C financing, Cyanogen has raised $80 million in funding for their alternative Android OS, CyanogenMod. The company intends to use the influx of cash “to hire talent and accelerate the development of its open OS platform.
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Don’t be surprised if the LG G4 lacks a metal body
This news is hard to believe based on the trend we have been seeing. According to ZDNet Korea, although LG is committed to using metal in their flagship smartphones, they might not be ready to make that move with the G4 even though it was previously reported that they would.
According to their sources, LG wants to manufacture their own metal cases, which is obviously a huge undertaking since it would require space, new equipment, and planning. The G4 is likely to be announced in May or June, and that is too close to get anything done.
Now if there is any good news out of this, it appears the G4 Note will sport metal since that is due out later this year.
Will this effect your decision on buying the G4? I personally don’t think metal is the be all end all as long as the quality is there. The G3 was made of plastic, but it had a metal feel and I was personally happy with it. However, with all the press that metal is getting these days, the perception of not having metal on the G4 could be very bad. I guess we will have to wait and see how this pans out.
source: ZDNet Korea
via: G4Games
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Samsung to borrow from Xiaomi, adjusts Asia strategy to online marketing
Samsung introduced a few beneficial changes with its new Galaxy S6 smartphone and appears to be turning a new page across its broader mobile business this year as well. According to industry sources, Samsung is looking to adjust its marketing strategy for budget handsets, in a bid to compete with rival Chinese manufacturers in low cost markets.
Contractors and components suppliers state that Samsung is to borrow from Xiaomi’s successful strategy of marketing and selling smartphones through e-commerce partners located in specification regions, alongside its own online presence. India, Vietnam and China specific focuses are said to be in the works, and this strategy is unlikely to apply to Western markets.
“If Samsung sells more of its smartphones via its online channels, then it can save a huge amount in costs. This is also good for consumers as Samsung may provide handsets with more of a discount,”
It has become increasingly clear over the last twelve months that Samsung needs a new strategy to tackle the growth of brands like Xiaomi, which are impacting Samsung’s own sales levels and market share. Samsung saw profits tumble last year due to weakening global sales, although net profits are expected to level off this year, according to early estimates. The Asia market accounted for 53 percent of global smartphone shipments in 2014, but Samsung only took a 13 percent share, behind Apple’s 16 percent, which is lower than the company’s global average share.
“Xiaomi only sells its handsets via its official websites. Samsung management believes this strategy was one reason that helped the Chinese smartphone producer improve its bottom line in such a short time,”
However, this shift in strategy would not be without risk. Bang-for-buck in the hardware department is the other half of Xiaomi’s dominance in the online retail market, as is an extensive brand line-up and broader eco-system.
Samsung would be underestimating Xiaomi it believe that online marketing was the only major aspect of its business’ appeal. The company will have to match hardware, price and send the right consumer message if it wants to seriously compete with the low-cost brands. The move is also likely to cut profits from local carries, which could damage Samsung’s existing retail relationships in the region. This could be quite the gamble.
Samsung declined to comment on the matter, so we will have to wait and see exactly what the company has planned for Asia this year and whether or not it can rise to the low-cost competition driving the booming Asian smartphone market.
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