AT&T HTC One M9 seeing camera improvement update, manual install available
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Prior to the official launch of the HTC One M9 the company pushed a small update out that helped improve the new flagships devices camera abilities. Like most updates that close to launch, it was pushed out and received overseas. Now the update is finding its way to a US carrier, AT&T. If you are the proud owner of a HTC One M9
· Camera improvements
· Thermal improvements
· Various bug fixes and improvements
Interestingly enough, AT&T doesn’t list the update on their support page. That could change while I write this though. For now the details of the update are being listed on HTC’s support page for the branded variant. To get your hands on it you can do one of two things. Either head into the device settings and check for updates or you can manually install it on your own. If you install it via the OTA, then you will need 35% or more battery life and about 20 minutes for it download and install.
To do it manually through a PC you will want to install the HTC Sync Manager to your computer and plug-in your device. If everything went well then it should be recognized by the software. From there you will want to download the RUU file. While the device is still connected you should be able to double-click the RUU file and start the setup wizard to flash the update. All the pertinent instruction can be found on the HTC One M9 software update page if you need more detailed instructions.
Downloads: HTC Sync Manager | HTC One M9 RUU file – 2.1GB
Source: HTC
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WSJ: Google will unveil its wireless service as early as tomorrow
We’ve certainly heard a slew of rumors regarding Google’s wireless service lately, and it looks like we may get a lot more information from the company sometime soon. Google will reportedly begin to roll out its U.S. wireless service as early as Wednesday, April 22nd, according to a new report out of The Wall Street Journal.
Rumors of the wireless service have been circulating around the web, stating that the service will only work on Sprint and T-Mobile’s networks, and will switch between the two depending on which mobile carrier has the strongest network signal at that time. There have also been a few rumors explaining that the service will only work with the company’s Nexus 6 handset, at least at the beginning.
Perhaps the most interesting bit of this whole report is that customers will only need to pay for the amount of mobile data they use each month – a business method that makes perfect sense, yet no carrier has adopted this method thus far. Also, the new MVNO will be able to route calls and data through Wi-Fi networks, which could greatly reduce customers’ monthly bills.
We’ve heard the majority of these rumors in the past, but this is the first time we’re hearing anything regarding the release date of the mobile service. And other than the information presented above, no other details have been outed quite yet. One thing is for certain, though. Google isn’t creating its own wireless service to directly compete with other carriers – it’s doing it to prove something. Odds are, whenever this service is announced, it will bring something to the table that could potentially influence the way other carriers work.
We need to remember that for now, this is just a rumor. But if this report has any validity to it, we may know a lot more about Google’s wireless service very soon.
Feds ask airlines to look for theoretical WiFi hacks
The FBI and TSA have begun telling airlines to watch out for passengers attempting to access their planes’ internal navigation networks, despite lacking evidence that anybody’s ever actually tried to do so. The Feds are warning aircrews to look for people attempting to access these networks via the public-facing WiFi, through the In-Flight Entertainment systems or by physically connecting to the network ports that everybody now knows are located under their seats.
The warning, posted to the InfraGard website, follows last week’s detainment of security researcher Chris Roberts. He tweeted a joke about accessing his United Airlines Chicago-to-Syracuse flight’s network to play with oxygen masks but was met by the FBI at the arrival gate instead. Of course, just because nobody’s been caught doing it yet doesn’t mean that such an attack is impossible. Roberts himself admitted to the FBI that he and an unnamed fellow researcher had been accessing the under-seat ports on more than a dozen flights, albeit for innocuous traffic sniffing research.
“Although the media claims remain theoretical and unproven, the media publicity associated with these statements may encourage actors to use the described intrusion methods,” the InfraGard notice states. “Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the onboard networks of a commercial aircraft violates federal law.”
Filed under: Transportation, Internet
Source: Wired
Fox Sports and NBC come out against Verizon’s custom TV plans
Not long after ESPN voiced its objection to Verizon’s customizable FiOS TV packages, Fox Sports and NBC are following suit. Earlier today, both networks revealed they are also not on board with Verizon’s new TV plans, which let customers pick channels based on their viewing preferences, citing a violation of contract agreements by the New York-based service provider. In a statement to Bloomberg Business, Fox Sports stated, “We reject Verizon’s view that it can pursue the new packaging scheme it announced yet still comply with our agreements,” while NBC claims that the Custom TV package does not meet the current programming terms between the two companies.
For its part, Verizon said during a conference call that it’s recently announced TV plans aren’t violating any content deals with the networks. At this rate, however, it won’t be long before other broadcasters join ESPN, Fox Sports and NBC in being opposed to Verizon’s à-la-carte-like offering. So take a guess: Who’s next?
[Image credit: Associated Press]
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
Source: Bloomberg Business
WSJ: Google will roll out its wireless service starting tomorrow
The Wall Street Journal has just reported that Google plans to launch its very own phone service starting tomorrow. The plan was first announced over a month ago at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but the WSJ has since unearthed more details about it. The service will initially only be available on Nexus 6 handsets and will piggyback on Sprint and T-Mobile networks — it’ll switch between the two depending on which has the strongest signal. Most intriguing, however, is the revelation that the wireless service will let customers pay only for the data they consume per month. What’s more, it’ll also let you route calls and data through WiFi, which could reduce bills even further. There’s not much else we know about Google’s first stab at running its own phone service, but if its goal is to shake up the wireless industry, it looks like it certainly will.
Filed under: Google
Source: Wall Street Journal
Aereo to pay broadcasters $950,000 for copyright claims
As if the situation couldn’t get worse for Aereo, the defunct TV streaming service is now set to make a payment to the broadcasters responsible for its downfall. And, all things considered, it’s getting off quite easy. According to Bloomberg Business, Aereo has agreed to pay CBS and other television networks $950,000 to resolve copyright claims, although the damages are said to total over $99 million. Simply put, Aereo’s only expected to compensate for a little less than a penny on the dollar, a deal that was agreed upon by all parties involved.
“In the absence of settlement, there is a likelihood of expensive, protracted litigation that will likely consume the debtor’s limited remaining funds,” Aereo said in a federal bankruptcy court filing. A judge is expected to approve the settlement next month, on May 7th — which will add yet another nail in Aereo’s coffin.
[Image credit: Getty Images]
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, Software, HD
Source: Bloomberg
Vine makes it easier to share videos everywhere at once
So you’ve discovered a catch Vine video that you know your friends will instantly appreciate, but they’re scattered across multiple social networks. Will you have to sit there diligently tapping the share button over and over again to make sure everyone sees it? Not after today. Vine has updated its iOS app (Android is coming soon) with a revamped sharing feature that posts those six-second clips on multiple services in one shot. All you have to do to spread the word is mark the social networks you want to include (such as Tumblr, a new addition) and hit the share button. There’s still no Instagram option, to no one’s surprise, but this could otherwise save you a lot of effort.
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Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile
Vine makes it easier to share videos everywhere at once
So you’ve discovered a catch Vine video that you know your friends will instantly appreciate, but they’re scattered across multiple social networks. Will you have to sit there diligently tapping the share button over and over again to make sure everyone sees it? Not after today. Vine has updated its iOS app (Android is coming soon) with a revamped sharing feature that posts those six-second clips on multiple services in one shot. All you have to do to spread the word is mark the social networks you want to include (such as Tumblr, a new addition) and hit the share button. There’s still no Instagram option, to no one’s surprise, but this could otherwise save you a lot of effort.
https://vine.co/v/ea5Pgalr6bv/embed/postcard
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile
Apple Watch Sport’s Ion-X Glass Display Cover Subjected to Scratch Test in New Video
Earlier this month, a video surfaced showing the incredible scratch resistance of the sapphire crystal display cover used in the stainless steel and Edition Apple Watches, and now another video claims to show the scratch resistance of the Ion-X glass display cover used in the Apple Watch Sport.
The video, from Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy, uses Ion-X glass covers sourced from Sonny Dickson, who has acquired parts from various pre-release devices in the past. The glass covers in the video are said to be the same Ion-X covers used in the Apple Watch Sport.
Hilsenteger subjects the Ion-X glass to a key, a knife, steel wool, and several different sandpapers to try to damage it (skip to 2:30 to get to the scratch testing portion of the video).
While a key, a knife, and steel wool don’t do any damage to the glass, Hilsenteger is able to scratch the glass quite significantly with sandpaper, suggesting that while it will stand up to day to day wear and tear, it’s still possible to scratch the Ion-X glass under extreme conditions.
When the sapphire display cover of the more expensive watches is subjected to sandpaper, as in the video we saw earlier this month, it does not scratch due to the sapphire’s greater hardness. Sapphire’s scratch resistance is why it’s used by many high-end watch manufacturers to protect watch faces as it’s second only to diamond when it comes to scratch resistance.
Sapphire display covers are only offered in the higher-end Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition models, presumably due to the high price of sapphire. The Apple Watch Sport, Apple’s most affordable watch, has a lower price tag in part because it uses less expensive materials — Ion-X glass instead of sapphire crystal and aluminum instead of stainless steel or gold.
The Apple Watch sport is priced more affordably than the other available Apple Watches, starting at a price of $349 compared to the $549 entry-level stainless steel watch and the $10,000 entry-level Edition watch.
Google will now prioritize mobile-friendly websites in mobile search results
Starting today, Google will begin to boost the ranking of mobile-friendly websites on mobile search results. Effective immediately in all languages globally, this change is to help promote mobile-friendliness throughout the web and to make it easier for users to view websites that are well-suited for smaller displays. The update only affects search rankings on mobile devices, not on computers. It’s also page-specific, so the entire website doesn’t need to be mobile-friendly to rank highly on the search result.
Google explains:
While the mobile-friendly change is important, we still use a variety of signals to rank search results. The intent of the search query is still a very strong signal — so even if a page with high quality content is not mobile-friendly, it could still rank high if it has great content for the query.
Google has also created a tool that will check to see if your website is mobile-friendly or not. Google says if your site isn’t mobile friendly, you might see a significant decrease in mobile traffic from Google Search. If you have a website of your own, there’s certainly a lot of info to digest, here. For more information, check out the source link below, then head to this handy FAQ page to get all of your questions answered.
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