LG G4 apparently outed in new pics — with a few serious caveats on the specs
And there she be, folks. The LG G4, as outed a wee bit early on a mostly official-looking microsite.
The LG G4 has been unveiled in drips and drabs by LG over the past week, but today it’s been outed in full. Sort of. The listed specs appear to be a mix of what’s already known confuddled with something that resembles the LG G3. So take things here with a bit of a grain of salt. (The pictures, however, look pretty good.)
Anyway. Here’s the deal:
Mentioned is a 5.5-inch “Quantum” display, (which brings to mind the new tech LG’s using on its 4K TVs announced at CES earlier this year). Note that [when LG announced its new mobile display tech on April 2](quantum jump in terms of key features), it only mentioned a “quantum jump” in color and other features. So that sort of lines up, maybe.
The phone’s also reportedly sporting a rear 13-megapixel camera with f/1.8 lens — again, that aperture is already known — with dual flash, laser focus and optical image stabilization. But the total resolution is listed in this leak is in conflict with LG’s own release, which lists 16 megapixels.
One spec listed that almost certainly has to be incorrect — which certainly makes you wonder how much else is a placeholder or simple made up — is the mention of the G4 running Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat and not Android 5.x Lollipop. So, again, we’re really taking what’s noted with a pretty big grain of salt at this point.
In pictures: Is this the LG G4?
A collection of LG G4 images from the recent microsite leak
Thanks to the leaking in full of an apparent LG G4 Korean microsite we have a pretty good idea what to expect from LG’s next flagship phone. As the leaked site likely won’t stay online forever, we’ve collated just about all the leaked G4 images, and present them below for your perusal. Behold, our best look yet at what might be LG’s leather-clad 2015 flagship…
Retail Apple Watches Still Have a Hidden Diagnostic Port
The Apple Watch became available for pre-orders on Friday as well as for try-on appointments in Apple retail stores around the world.
One MacRumors reader, Louis, was able to slip off the bottom band during his Apple Watch try-on appointment to discover that the hidden diagnostic port on early models still remains in the retail versions.
The presence of the diagnostic port was first reported in March by TechCrunch with speculation that it could eventually open up the market for “smart” band accessories that can interface with the Apple Watch, itself. Apple, however, has made no such promises and doesn’t even acknowledge the presence of the port in any official documentation. Louis also reports the retail staff had no training on the use of the port.
Thanks Louis
NSA thinks it can keep spying without compromising your security
American police and spies love the idea of back door access to encrypted data that lets them snoop on suspicious types, but many will tell you that they’re wildly optimistic. Even if you don’t mind the implication that the government has a right to spy on anyone, this could easily introduce a flaw that any attacker can use. National Security Agency chief Michael Rogers thinks there’s a happy medium, however. At a recent speech, he called for a “front door” encryption key that would provide access, but would be broken into pieces that prevents any one agency or person from getting in. This theoretically prevents thieves (and less than scrupulous authorities) from grabbing your data, but still lets officials look around when they have permission.
The idea is part of a broader set of suggestions that the White House is considering, such as letting courts order the creation of mirror accounts (to let investigators see every message as it arrives) or backing up data as soon as it’s unencrypted. President Obama should get a report on these options as soon as this month, so there may be a change in policy relatively soon.
However, solutions like Rogers’ are already facing a lot of pushback from not just privacy advocates, but fellow institutions like the National Institute of Standards and Technologies (which helps define encryption as we know it). They note that any door is likely to introduce security holes, even if you create a split key. Agencies like the FBI and NSA don’t like widespread encryption precisely because it works so well, after all. And of course, this only works so long as there are key holders that won’t simply roll over when there’s a request. As has become clear with the NSA’s cozy relationship with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, there’s a tendency for government overseers to rubber stamp surveillance rather than call it into question.
[Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images]
Filed under: Internet
Source: Washington Post
Watch and win as we play ‘Thomas was Alone’ tonight on Twitch
Every weekend, Windows Central streams an Xbox One game or two on Twitch for 1-2 hours and gives out free games to the cool people who join us during the stream. It’s like a live podcast, only you also get to watch a game while chatting with our awesome readers and viewers!
Tonight at 8pm Central (9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific, 2am GMT), we’ll be playing Thomas was Alone from Mike Bithell and Curve Digital. A puzzle platforming game starring a charming array of characters, Thomas was Alone will melt even the coldest heart. We want you guys there, chatting along. So we’re giving out a whopping 30 codes for Xbox One and PlayStation consoles!
Just follow me on Twitch.tv/Eastxtwitch, enable email notifications, watch along, and participate in chat for your chance to win. After the stream ends, be sure to check back for the YouTube replay video and contest winners.
Get This Look: ‘MindPlay’ Zooper Widget
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We’re huge fans of changing the home screen around a bit and creating a new user experience for our Android. So much so that we present our ongoing series of Get This Look posts. In a nutshell we show you a new layout, app, widget, or icon set for your Android handset and tell you which apps you’ll need to mimic the feel.
Some of these are a little easier to create than others and many of them can be tweaked to no end. The following details are but the ingredients to which you can create your own delicious Android dish; your results will vary. Which is awesome! If nothing else, this is a great way to discover new apps, widgets, icons, and more!
MindPlay by MindPlay Media
Why we love this look:
We’re big fans of minimalistic design and Zooper, so when we saw MindPlay we instantly liked it. Included in the app are 15 widgets that give that minimalistic look which complements material design perfectly. MindPlay offers a wide range of functionality and design options so you’re bound to find a combination that you like with this app.
What you’ll need:
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