HBO Now is live on Apple TV
HBO’s cable-free streaming service, HBO Now, is available right this very second on Apple TV. It’s exclusive to Apple devices for 90 days and costs $15 a month. Remember, the new season of Game of Thrones launches in just five days, so if HBO Now’s exclusivity deal with Apple sounds as restrictive as a Dothraki barber shop, that’s only because it is.
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Star Wars saga comes to Google Play on Friday (April 10)
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If you’re like me then you’ve purchased a number of versions of the Star Wars trilogy, trilogies, and saga. VHS, DVD, Laser-disc, Blu-Ray, whatever… If you’re like me then you’ll likely purchase it another time or two before it’s all said and done.
This week sees yet another way to buy the Star Wars saga – digital download via Google Play Movies & TV. Indeed, the six-film franchise arrives later this week, on April 10.
You can purchase any of the movies individually for $19.99 a piece; the entire collection can be had for $89.99, a savings of $30 if you’re thinking of grabbing all six.
Note that these are the Special Edition versions of the films and do include deleted scenes and additional content.
If you are interested in picking these up you can pre-order them today in the Play Store.
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These clear hybrid cases for HTC One M8 are only $12.95 today
Designed for those who prefer to keep the original look of their HTC One M8, Puregear’s Slim Shell Case provides a completely transparent backing that lets the beauty of the device shine through while still protecting against drops and scratches. Get yours today and save 48%
In-store Apple Watch pickups could be limited to one per customer
In-store pickups for the Apple Watch will reportedly be limited to one device per customer.
Apple Watch stock is said to be limited, hence the one-device limit for in-store pickup. This restriction, which expected to apply to all of the initial launch countries for the Apple Watch, will apparently not extend online orders set for home delivery. From MacRumors:
The limit does not apply to online pre-orders that will be shipped to home beginning April 24, although it is possible that Apple will also restrict online orders to one or two Apple Watch models per customer as it has done for Personal Pickup with the iPhone, iPad and other products in the past.
Apple was reportedly planning to allow two watches per customer for personal pickup, but that seems to have changed. Just as with any personal pickup at an Apple Store, you’ll need a valid photo ID, and the order will need to be picked up by the person who placed it.
You’ll be able to start placing orders for the Apple Watch this Friday, April 10 at 12:01 a.m. PDT. Apple is asking retail employees to guide customers towards placing their watch orders online, rather than through retail locations. Orders will be available for in-store pickup, or delivery to customers’ homes, starting April 24.
Source: MacRumors
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‘YouTube Kids’ Under Fire for Targeting Children with Advertisements [iOS Blog]
A handful of prominent child advocacy groups plan to work together today in asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google’s YouTube Kids app, with the groups claiming that the popular video streaming service is deceptively targeting kids with advertisements on the tablet and smartphone application (via San Jose Mercury News).
The root of the complaint stems from restrictions placed on children’s entertainment dating back to the 1970’s, which bans hosts of a kids’ television series from attempting to sell products during a show, amongst other restrictions. The central crux of that established law, now coming back into play with the coalition’s defense against Google, is that young kids haven’t yet developed the reasoning behind resisting such advertisements, or even understand that they’re being targeted in the first place.
The complaint to be filed Tuesday asks the FTC to investigate several features of YouTube Kids:
Branded channels: “McDonald’s has its own channel on YouTube Kids … (presenting) promotional videos styled as news reports on topics such as, ‘What are McDonald’s McNuggets made of?’ … (Branded channels) take advantage of children because they do not understand that the entire channel is actually advertising.”
Lack of separation between shows and ads: “Selecting My Little Pony brings up four options. Two of the four options are labeled ‘TV Commercial.’ The other two are identified as ‘TV Clip’ but are actually promotions for the My Little Pony program.’ ”
The groups rallying against the YouTube Kids app allege Google’s new kid-friendly application blurs the line between funny, kid-centric videos and lengthy product promotions. Jeff Chester, director of the Center for Digital Democracy, one of the groups campaigning for more regulation on the YouTube Kids app, sees this as just the first step in a long line of kids’ entertainment regulation.
“This is the opening shot in a new battle with Google, Nickelodeon, Amazon, Netflix, Cartoon Network and others that are trying to cash in on this generation of young children,” said Jeff Chester, director of the Center for Digital Democracy. “It’s a battle for the hearts and minds and pocketbooks of America’s kids in the digital age.”
“Google simply ignored the basics,” Chester said. “They deliberately ignored the well-documented research on children’s developmental limitations when it comes to advertising and programming.”
Chester also noted that the groups don’t just want a more serious look into advertisements, but anything resembling such in the app as a whole, namely the perennially popular “unboxing videos” found on the service. “We want Google to pull all of its unboxing videos from the app,” Chester said. “There’s no disclosure of who actually owns those channels. They’re an ad, in essence, for toys.”
A few have stepped forward in speaking out in Google’s favor, namely Parry Aftab, an Internet privacy lawyer, who pointed out that “something’s got to pay” for the free app and said that she doesn’t “worry about ads as long as they’re not ads for Viagra and Victoria’s Secret and things like that, and as long as you teach your kids the reality of ads.”
YouTube itself responded, stating that when creating the app the company “consulted with numerous partners and child advocacy and privacy groups” and are always “open to feedback on ways to improve the app.” The YouTube Kids app officially launched back in February with a catalog of kid-friendly shows and parental controls, both aimed at giving kids a daily burst of entertainment without making parents worry about the more questionable content that can sometimes pop up on YouTube’s official service.
LG’s upcoming G4 lets you take better photos in the dark
LG’s flagship smartphone has improved every year, other than the custom UX apps that we’ve found to be “unnecessary” and “redundant.” A new tease of the G4 and its UX 4.0 software shows more of the same on both fronts. The company has improved its camera with a low-light f/1.8 lens that one-ups Samsung’s flagship by a tick, though the G4 will be hard-pressed to better the Galaxy S6’s image quality. There’s also a new “Quick Shot” capability that lets you snap a photo with the screen locked by double-tapping the back button, along with a manual mode for finer shooting control.
On the other hand, LG also trumpeted several superfluous-looking features in its new UX 4.0 Android flavor, even while Samsung is de-emphasizing such apps. Smart Notice, for instance, “analyses a user’s daily routine and… combines this information with (his) lifestyle habits” — exactly like Google Now does. Other features include photo album organization by location, custom contact ringtones and photos, and a revised Smart Bulletin that collects and displays info from your schedule, music, weather and other apps. Some of these may be useful, but hopefully, LG will make it easy to deactivate any UX 4.0 apps you don’t want.
The G4 is rumored to pack a 5.5-inch QuadHD display like the G3, and you can probably expect top-of-the line specs across the board. It may also have a leather or faux-leather back, à la recent Samsung models like the Galaxy Note 4. Until it arrives on April 28th, you can read the tea leaves with the videos below.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, LG
LG G4 teased ahead of official April 28th event
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LG have released a teaser video to warm the Android community up to the LG G4 handset which will launch at their event on April 28th.
Not too much is revealed about the next flagship device from LG, except that it will have a pretty stunning f/1.8 aperture lens. However, recent leaks show this could be coupled with a 16-Megapixel camera, 2k display, and six-core Snapdragon 808 CPU.
Guess we’ll have to wait a few more weeks to find out.
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Latest leaked photos of the Sony Xperia Z4 show us everything from all angles
Sony is expecting a lot from 2015, not least of all selling 38 million devices despite considerable competition on all sides. Spearheading this effort will be the Sony Xperia Z4, Sony’s yet-to-be-announced flagship device that is expected to be made official sometime soon, and as if right on cue, leaks have been appearing on a daily […]
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The Samsung Gear A will allegedly be Samsung’s round smartwatch, have 3G and call capabilities
We’ve been hearing about a round Samsung smartwatch for what seems like an eternity, and most recently, a round smartwatch was allegedly going to be announced at MWC 2015. Of course, that never eventuated, but SamMobile apparently has the scoop which says that Samsung is still working on a round smartwatch, and that it will […]
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Our favorite clear cases for iPhone 6 Plus
Have an iPhone 6 Plus you want to protect but not cover up? There’s a great clear case for that!
While some people like bright and bold colors, some people prefer the original look of the iPhone, as Apple intended it. However, carrying a naked iPhone around makes a lot of people nervous for obvious reasons. So if you’re someone that prefers the naked look but still would like some kind of protection, these are currently our favorite transparent cases for the iPhone 6 Plus !
Have an iPhone 6, not a Plus? We’ve got clear case recommendations for you too!
Case-Mate Naked Tough Case
Case-Mate’s Naked Tough Case offers a bumper and case shell layer that are separate. The buttons are super easy to press and this case fits exceptionally well. Case-Mate uses a great material that doesn’t stick to your pockets either, but still manages to keep a firm grip to almost any surface.
$22.95 – Buy now
Case-Mate Tough Air Case
The Case-Mate Tough Air case is thin and has easily pushable buttons. The inside of the back of the case is lined with tiny textured squares that should give this case a little bit more shock protection than some other options. You can choose from two types of edge colors, black and lime.
Poetic Atmosphere Series
Poetic’s Atmosphere series is not only a bargain, it’s one of the only silicon/hard shell cases that add next to no bulk. It may not be as grippy as some of the rest but it feels extra sturdy in your hand. It also has tons of fun colors available for the frame edges, if that’s your thing. You can of course opt for straight up clear.
- $12.95 – Buy now
Griffin Reveal Case
The Griffin Reveal case offers a transparent back on your iPhone 6 Plus and lets you pick either clear, pink, or back edges. The polycarbonate material adds a little extra grip but protects well from minor surface scuffs and scratches. My favorite thing about the Griffin Reveal is how easy it is to take on and off.
$14.95 – Buy now
Power Support Air Jacket
If you don’t like branding on cases, the Power Support Air Jacket is for you. It’s a perfectly clear case that perfectly encases your iPhone 6 Plus in a truly clear and unmarked shell. It feels great in the hand and even comes in a few different finish styles including clear, smoke, and matte. And if clear isn’t your thing, there’s a solid black option as well.
- $29.95 – Buy now
Case Ace Crystal Clear
The Case Ace is my favorite budget clear case for both the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. It may be on the cheaper end of the spectrum but it feels great, doesn’t pick up dust and lint, and provides a decent amount of protection. The buttons are easy to push and it doesn’t seem to stretch out too badly over time. For less than $10, you just can’t beat it.
- $8.95 – Buy now
Your picks?
If you prefer to keep your iPhone 6 Plus in a clear case, what one is currently your favorite? Be sure to let me know in the comments!
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