BBM beta for Windows Phone snags a slew of bug fixes in latest update
BlackBerry has rolled out an update to its BBM beta app on Windows Phone today, and while it doesn’t bring any fancy new features, it does include a whole slew of bug fixes.
Some users reporting Nexus 7 brick issue on Android 5.0+ Lollipop
Can you think of anything worse than bricking your phone when flashing a new ROM? Well, how about your Android device turning into a fancy paperweight when the official OTA update is installing? That’s right, a good bunch of Nexus 7 owners, both 2012 and 2013, are reporting that Android 5.0+ Lollipop is bricking their tablets.
Making matters even worse, users so far are feeling that Google and ASUS both are trying to wash their hands of the problem, leaving users in the lurch. Even users with warranty are feeling the pinch. Hopefully this is just a growing pain or misunderstanding, but these users are pretty vocal, just check out the hashtag #Nexus7bricked for some surprisingly calm and polite outrage.
For starters, if you have not yet updated your Nexus 7 tablet, 2012 or 2013, to Android 5.0+ Lollipop – especially 5.0.2, you may not want to hit that update button now. Wait for Android 5.1 Lollipop. If you’ve got a custom ROM on your device, just stay clear of stock images for now as well.
If you do already have Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on your Nexus 7, the recommendation is to try not to turn your device off at all until 5.1 rolls out.
What is going wrong?
At this point, we have some amazingly talented users that have identified a few things for us to look at, but an official cause is not yet known.
It appears that the problematic devices boot to the Google logo at startup, but do not proceed past this point, thus, do not load the operating system, leaving the device, essentially, useless. A few users have talked about getting into fastboot and recovery to find what appears to be the complete failure to mount the local storage flash memory.
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Is this a hardware failure of the flash memory or a software failure that corrupted the partitions or filesystem? We do wish we could answer this at this time, but, as mentioned, nether Google nor ASUS is stepping up just yet to inform users of the cause, or a solution.
Luckily, there is a large group of awesome Nexus 7 users out there that have figured out a ‘fix’. Pull out your tool kit, the repair for now appears to be a complete replacement of your system motherboard/logic board. I hope you’ve got warranty, and that they cover you.
Again, to be safe, let’s just say that this covers all Nexus 7 models, and all Android 5.0+ Lollipop updates. Please backup all your stuff and do not do anything crazy until Android 5.1 rolls out to your device, which some of you should already have.
If you already have a fancy paperweight, be sure to check out this Reddit thread, with links to a couple Google product forums on the topic. Make sure your voice is heard if you have been left out of warranty repair.
Have any of you seen this Nexus 7 bricking issue, or is it just an unfortunate few that are having the problem?
A big thank you to Christopher Watson for taking a proactive approach to seeing this issue get fixed.
BBM beta snags a slew of bug fixes in latest update
BlackBerry has rolled out an update to its BBM beta app on Windows Phone today, and while it doesn’t bring any fancy new features, it does include a whole slew of bug fixes.
Apple Wireless Keyboard Now Ships in 1-2 Weeks, New Backlit Model Possible [Mac Blog]
Apple Wireless Keyboard shipping times have slipped to 1-2 weeks on the Apple Online Store in the United States, prompting speculation that Apple may refresh the keyboard in the near future. Nevertheless, the wireless keyboard is still listed as in stock or available to ship within 1 business day in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, so this could also be a regular fluctuation in stock on the U.S. storefront.
Images of an Apple Wireless Keyboard with backlight keys and a power button briefly appeared on the Apple Online Store in Czech Republic and Hungary last month, with an identical Arabic version appearing on the U.S. storefront. The addition of backlight controls on the F5 and F6 keys leads us to believe that Apple could be planning to release a new backlit wireless keyboard, although when remains unknown.
The current Apple Wireless Keyboard has gone largely unchanged since receiving a major redesign with an aluminum enclosure in August 2007. A revised two-battery model was released in October 2009 and became the standard keyboard that shipped with iMacs, and Apple updated the keyboard again in 2011 when it added a new label on the Exposé key and changed the Dashboard key to a Launchpad key.
Apple Wireless Keyboard with backlight keys that briefly appeared on the Apple Online Store in Czech Republic and Hungary last month
A number of other Apple products have also seen their shipping times slip from “in stock” to “1 business day” on the Apple Online Store in the United States, including the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, iPhone, iPad Air, iPad mini and Apple TV. Many of those product lineups have been updated within the past six months, so supply constraints due to the Apple Watch is the more probable cause than something major.
Streaming all weekend: Coachella on YouTube
It’s that time of year again, folks! Coachella started earlier today, and, just like the last several years, you can stream the music festival in all of its glory on YouTube for the rest of the weekend.
Get a free Samsung Galaxy S6 when you sign up for Sprints Unlimited Plus Plan.
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 has only been on shelves for a short time and it seems that carriers are trying to do whatever they can to ensure you get your hands on one. Well, at least Sprint is. Starting today, you can get a free 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S6 when you sign up for their Unlimited Plus Plan. Well, it’s kind of free. You will need to sign a 2-year contract with Sprint to be able to take advantage of the deal. If the idea of committing with Sprint for 2 years in order to get the Samsung Galaxy S6 does not appeal to you, then this is definitely not the option to go. If it does though, you can do so using the link below.
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Sprint to provide free international roaming.
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The Now Network has been on a roll these past few days it seems. First they offer the Samsung Galaxy S6 for free, and now they are offering free unlimited data and messaging roaming with 20 cent voice calls. For those of you that have have been out of the country, you know how great of a deal this is. Fees will eat your wallet alive, and that money can be better spent eating at that fancy restaurant your snobby European friend keeps recommending you go to when you stop by Paris.
The deal only applies to those traveling to Latin America, Europe, and Japan. So if you are planning on traveling to one of those areas anytime soon and do not wish to spend a small fortune to be able to Instagram all of the sights you plan on, well, seeing, then Sprint might be the way to go.
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The Now Network has been on a roll these past few days it seems. First they offer the Samsung Galaxy S6 for free, and now they are offering free unlimited data and messaging roaming with 20 cent voice calls. For those of you that have have been out of the country, you know how great of a deal this is. Fees will eat your wallet alive, and that money can be better spent eating at that fancy restaurant your snobby European friend keeps recommending you go to when you stop by Paris.
The deal only applies to those traveling to Latin America, Europe, and Japan. So if you are planning on traveling to one of those areas anytime soon and do not wish to spend a small fortune to be able to Instagram all of the sights you plan on, well, seeing, then Sprint might be the way to go.
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What color Galaxy S6 did you buy?
Today is the day many of us have finally picked up a Galaxy S6 of our own. There has been tremendous hype building for both the “regular” Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, and there will be plenty of discussion about them for a long time to come. We think most are going to be pretty happy about their purchase — this is the best Galaxy yet.
Some of the discussion is about the color choices. Besides the black, white and gold option you’ll see available today at your carrier’s store, the Galaxy S6 also has a blue and green option. The bad news, at least for those of us in the US, is that it looks like you may be waiting a long while to see either the blue or green for sale unless you buy an international version. That being said, there’s nothing wrong with the way the available colors look. The GS6 and the edge look and feel fabulous in any color.
But which color did you end up getting? Answer the poll then fill the comments with your thoughts —that’s why they are there!
Sprint rolls out free (and slow) international data and messaging
We’re not entirely sure how it’s already April, but Sprint’s clearly eager to make a name for itself before everyone starts popping off on holidays. To wit: The carrier just rolled out a new international roaming plan that’ll net your Sprint phone free unlimited texting and 2G data abroad… as long as you’re traipsing through a handful of supported countries, anyway.
The service’ll work just peachy if you’re traveling through Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Russia, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom, though you’ll still have to shell out $0.20 a minute if you want to call from any of those countries. That’s not a bad list considering you’re paying nada, but it’s hard not to look at this move as a shot across T-Mobile’s bow. After all, the magenta-hued carrier offers basically the exact same service for free in over 120 countries and it supports all of the devices T-Mobile’s got on its shelves — two facts that John Legere really enjoyed rubbing into Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure’s face on Twitter. And the final caveat? While T-Mobile caps its international 2G data speeds to a paltry 128kbps, a quick look at Sprint’s International Value Roaming FAQ reveals a maximum speed of 64kbps — you’re basically tooting around on a mid-90s desktop connection at that point. You know what they say about gift horses and all.
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