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13
Apr
OS X 10.10.3 Now Supports Dell’s Dual-Cable 5K Monitor on Retina iMac and Mac Pro
With the release of OS X 10.10.3 last Wednesday, Apple has expanded support for high-resolution 4K and even 5K external displays (via 9to5Mac). Most notably, OS X 10.10.3 enables the Retina 5K iMac and 2013 Mac Pro to drive Dell’s UP2715K 27-inch 5K display released late last year. The display requires more bandwidth than is currently supported over a current single DisplayPort/Thunderbolt cable, so it uses a dual-cable solution taking up two ports on the user’s machine.
This bandwidth issue for the current DisplayPort standard has been seen as a major roadblock keeping Apple from releasing a standalone 5K Thunderbolt Display. With the Retina iMac, Apple has been able to build custom internal components to drive the massive display, but for external displays, a dual-cable solution such as that used by Dell has been considered by many to be “un-Apple like.”
As a result, Apple has been widely expected to wait until the release of Intel’s Skylake platform with DisplayPort 1.3 support later this year before releasing an external 5K Thunderbolt Display that will function over a single cable. Whether the inclusion of support for Dell’s dual-cable solution in OS X 10.10.3 is a sign Apple may be willing to adopt that arrangement for its own display and perhaps release it earlier is, however, unclear.
Beyond 5K displays, OS X 10.10.3 has also expanded support for 4K displays to include “most single-stream 4K (3840×2160) displays” at 60 Hz, expanding beyond the previous support of only Multi-Stream Transport displays introduced in late updates to Mavericks. The new 4K display support will function with most of the Mac line, from the 27-inch iMac to the brand-new Retina MacBook. However, only the Mac Pro and iMac will support full 4096×2160 resolution at 60Hz.
With OS X Yosemite v10.10.3, most single-stream 4K (3840×2160) displays are supported at 60Hz operation on the following Mac computers:
– MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
– MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
– Mac Pro (Late 2013)
– iMac (27-inch, Late 2013 and later)
– Mac mini (Late 2014)
– MacBook Air (Early 2015)
– MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)
As for the new 12-inch MacBook, the laptop will be able to support displays and rates of 3840×2160 at a 30 Hz refresh rate and 4096×2160 at a 24 Hz refresh rate. MacBook users wanting to use such a display will, of course, need to use Apple’s USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to do so.
13
Apr
Galaxy S6 gets custom recovery TWRP
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With the Galaxy S6 already being rooted, the possibilities for flashing custom ROMs just got possible with TWRP releasing a custom recovery for the device.
The TeamWin Recovery Project replaces the stock recovery program and allows you to flash custom software that replace the stock firmware your Galaxy S6 comes with, providing additional features and customisations.
The process is simple: just root your Galaxy S6 and instal the TWRP Manager app from the Google Play Store using the link below and the app will take care of the rest for you.
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13
Apr
New Theme Store Coming Soon to SwiftKey Keyboard for iOS [iOS Blog]
It appears that the popular SwiftKey keyboard for iOS will soon be gaining a Theme Store, MacRumors has learned. SwiftKey already has three themes available in app for free, but the new Theme Store seems to add 11 additional themes that can be purchased at prices between $0.99 and $1.99.
Lower priced $0.99 themes change the color of the keyboard, and some of the available options include “Coal,” “Iceberg,” and “Juice,” three minimal themes that turn the keyboard black, white, or orange.
There’s also a dynamic “Shooting Stars” theme that uses Parallax to cause the stars in the background to shift when the iPhone is moved, giving it a distinctive 3D feel. “Shooting Stars” is priced at $1.99, and in addition to the parallax effect, users will also see an occasional shooting star soar across the keyboard.
These new themes will undoubtedly be a welcome addition to SwiftKey users who have wanted to change the look of their keyboards to better suit their personal styles or visual preferences, and it’s likely SwiftKey will continually add new themes to the Theme Store following its release.
The new SwiftKey Theme Store appears to be rolling out to SwiftKey‘s beta testing group, but it will likely be coming to all users as an app update in the near future. Beta testers can access the new themes through the SwiftKey container app in the “Themes” section.
Swiftkey can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
13
Apr
Mid-Range 1.2 GHz Retina MacBook CPU Shows Nice Speed Boost Over Low-End Model
Ahead of last Friday’s launch of the new Retina MacBook, we saw several early benchmarks for the entry-level notebook running a 1.1 GHz Intel Core M processor, putting CPU performance for the new machine roughly on par with the 2011 MacBook Air according to Geekbench.
With the machines now available for purchase, we’re starting to see Geekbench results for the mid-range 1.2 GHz processor, revealing a significant performance boost over the low-end chip for multi-core benchmarks, but less so for single-core testing.
It will take a little while for Geekbench results to firm up as the machines work through their early housekeeping tasks, but the best results we’re seeing so far for the 1.2 GHz model are approaching 2600 on 64-bit single-core tests and over 5300 on multi-core tests. That performance compares to roughly 2400/4450 for the 1.1 GHz model, meaning that the mid-range model seems to be showing performance improvements at least in line with the 9 percent increase in CPU frequency. Multi-core performance in particular seems to be seeing a nice bump with the faster chip.
These scores for the 1.2 GHz Retina MacBook are roughly in the same range as the low-end models of the previous-generation Early 2014 MacBook Air, despite the much lower power consumption that has enabled Apple to build an ultra-thin fanless design.
In addition to the 1.1 GHz and 1.2 GHz chip options, Apple is also offering a 1.3 GHz processor as a build-to-order option. We have, however, yet to see any Geekbench results for these chips, and shipping estimates for machines with these chips were at 3-4 weeks when Apple began taking orders on Friday, suggesting it may yet be some time before we see data on their performance.
Apple is taking advantage of Intel’s latest “Core M” Broadwell chips for the new Retina MacBook. The chips offer extremely low power usage, but Apple is slightly overclocking these chips for higher performance. The low-end MacBook uses a 5Y31 chip that runs by default at 900 MHz but which supports overclocking to 1.1 GHz at the cost of bumping power consumption from 4.5 watts to 6 watts, and Apple has elected to use the faster speeds to improve performance.
The mid-range MacBook uses the 5Y51 chip, which defaults to 1.1 GHz but which Apple has bumped by 100 MHz to run at 1.2 GHz. The high-end custom MacBook takes advantage of the 5Y71 chip that is designed to run at 1.2 GHz, and Apple has similarly bumped this one by 100 MHz to run at 1.3 GHz.
The Retina MacBook is in very short supply following its launch last Friday, with all stock and custom configurations currently listed as shipping in 4-6 weeks from Apple’s online store. The company’s retail stores also have yet to begin stocking the new machines, although some (mainly in the United States) do have models on display for customers to test out.
13
Apr
New Theme Store Coming Soon to SwiftKey Keyboard for iOS [iOS Blog]
It appears that the popular SwiftKey keyboard for iOS will soon be gaining a Theme Store, MacRumors has learned. SwiftKey already has three themes available in app for free, but the new Theme Store seems to add 11 additional themes that can be purchased at prices between $0.99 and $1.99.
Lower priced $0.99 themes change the color of the keyboard, and some of the available options include “Coal,” “Iceberg,” and “Juice,” three minimal themes that turn the keyboard black, white, or orange.
There’s also a dynamic “Shooting Stars” theme that uses Parallax to cause the stars in the background to shift when the iPhone is moved, giving it a distinctive 3D feel. “Shooting Stars” is priced at $1.99, and in addition to the parallax effect, users will also see an occasional shooting star soar across the keyboard.
These new themes will undoubtedly be a welcome addition to SwiftKey users who have wanted to change the look of their keyboards to better suit their personal styles or visual preferences, and it’s likely SwiftKey will continually add new themes to the Theme Store following its release.
The new SwiftKey Theme Store appears to be rolling out to SwiftKey‘s beta testing group, but it will likely be coming to all users as an app update in the near future. Beta testers can access the new themes through the SwiftKey container app in the “Themes” section.
Swiftkey can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
13
Apr
[Video] Take a look at a video representation of the history of Samsung’s Galaxy S line
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S6 is most certainly a culmination of everything the company has learned through its previous iterations of the device. Anybody remember the very first Galaxy S phone? I certainly do, and with how great the S6 is it’s crazy to think how far Samsung, and Android for that matter, has really come. SamsungTomorrow’s YouTube account helps you out with that as they just released a video showcasing the history of their Galaxy S line. From the Galaxy S all the way to the brand new Galaxy S6. Check out the video after the break and let us know what you think!
Click here to view the embedded video.
If you’re a current or previous Galaxy S user, which one was/is your first? Obviously TouchWiz has always had its critics (including me), but there’s no denying some of the great features the device line does offer. What are some of your favorite things about the Galaxy S line?
Come comment on this article: [Video] Take a look at a video representation of the history of Samsung’s Galaxy S line
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13
Apr
The ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Rockstar Editor is exclusive to PC
Anyone who plays Grand Theft Auto V on PC will get a special treat when the game launches tomorrow, April 14. The Rockstar Editor is exclusive to the PC version of GTAV, offering tools that allow players to cut up in-game shots, create unique scenes with hand-selected characters, animals and physics, and basically mess around even more in sunny Los Santos. We’re talking about a movie editor here, not a level editor, meaning players will be able to really rev up their creative engines. Imagine re-creating Furious 7, for example — or maybe even Furious 8 (Now with 150 percent more bald dudes!). Take a look at the sweet editing suite coming to GTAV on PC in the new trailer below.
Source: Rockstar Newswire
13
Apr
Orbit 3-in-1 speaker, camera shutter, and speakerphone, $19.99
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Let’s say you’re out for a bike ride and want to jam some tunes but don’t want buds stuffed in your ear canals, preventing you from hearing the possible dangers of the road. Your phone’s speaker is surely going to pale in comparison to the ambient noise and bringing along even a lightweight Bluetooth speaker will probably be more encumbering than helpful. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a powerful little alternative that you could just clip-on and forget? Enter the Orbit 3-in-1.
The Orbit 3-in-1 is a powerful speaker, remote camera shutter, and speakerphone in one tiny form factor. Take calls, photos, and listen to music with a device small enough to fit on a key chain or in your pocket. Regularly priced at $45, AndroidGuys readers receive 55% off and can order the Orbit for just $19.99!
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13
Apr
Healthcare Apps Bring Dosage Reminders, Doctor Consults to Apple Watch [iOS Blog]
As Apple Watch pre-orders continue to roll in, a few healthcare companies have announced apps for the device that aim to provide services from reminding users to take the correct dosage to initiating a video conferencing call with a doctor on an iPhone.
WebMD‘s app plans to introduce a “Medication Reminder” feature “designed to encourage medication compliance and help improve patient outcomes.” The Watch app will allow users to view their personal log of medical information, schedules, and instructions, with custom pill images of their own personal medication, and taptic feedback reminders on when to take each dosage.
The company also promises to take advantage of Glances and the Watch’s Long-Look features, allowing users to quickly glance at their next timed pill dose and look at their watch longer for more detailed instructions when a notification comes in.
“One of the most significant barriers to achieving positive patient outcomes is the issue of medication non-compliance, which remains a largely unsolved problem today,” said WebMD President Dr. Steven Zatz. “We believe that the combination of WebMD’s Medication Reminder on Apple Watch represents a powerful new approach to address the issue of non-compliance in a way never before possible.”
HealthTap also announced plans to enter the Apple Watch app market, with the “DocNow App” allowing customers to initiate one-on-one conversations with a doctor 24/7, the consults priced at $2.99 per minute. The company, which already provides the one-on-one service via an iPhone app, promises the Watch app will introduce more detailed, personalized consults thanks to the Watch’s gathering of each individual user’s healthcare and activity data.
“We’re extremely excited to be on the forefront of the third generation of computing by offering this first-of-its-kind ‘Affordable-Care App’ via the all-new Apple Watch,” says Ron Gutman, HealthTap’s founder and CEO. “At HealthTap we’re committed to continuously innovating and continuously launch new ways to provide faster, more affordable access to trusted doctors so billions everywhere can live healthier happier lives.”
Lastly, Medisafe announced its own Apple Watch app, showcasing a standard Apple Watch app version of the company’s iPhone experience. Medisafe notes that Watch features like Force Touch will let users mark medications as “taken” and more quickly respond to the app’s prompts. Similar to WebMD’s Glances, Medisafe plans to use the feature in providing quick-second glances at each user’s scheduled dosage reminders.
It only took around 6 hours for the initial shipping estimates of all Apple Watch models to slip to a 4-6 week dispatch estimate, or even later in cases of more popular band and color options. As try-on appointments happened over the weekend, and continue to happen in the weeks ahead, more and more users post pictures and experiences with the device, generating more buzz for Apple’s first wearable in the lead-up to its April 24 launch date.
13
Apr
List of Apple Stores With 12-Inch Retina MacBook Display Models [Mac Blog]
Following our own list of Apple Stores carrying the Apple Watch Edition that we published last week, we now have a crowdsourced list of Apple retail locations that have 12-inch Retina MacBook display models set up in the United States, Canada, China, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom. Given how quickly this list will likely change, we will not be updating this article and recommend keeping tabs on the MacRumors discussion thread instead.
Since this is a crowdsourced list by MacRumors forum members, only some locations have been independently verified by us to have new MacBook display models in store. Apple Stores that did not have new MacBooks available on launch day should receive them in the near future, as many retail employees confirmed to us that Apple was expected to be delivering display models soon. Keep in mind that this list covers display models only and not in-store stock of new MacBooks available for purchase.
United States
- Hawaiian Village (HI): Not displayed, not available
- Easton (Columbus, OH): Not displayed, not available (Possibly April 13)
- Beavercreek: Not displayed, not available (Possibly April 13)
- Tyson’s Corner (Washington DC): Displayed, not available
- Pentagon Mall (Washington DC): Displayed, not available
- West 14th St. (New York, NY): Displayed, not available
- Boston: Displayed, not available (Possibly April 24)
- Frisco (TX): Displayed, not available
- Naperville (IL): Displayed, not available
- Oak Brook (IL): Displayed, not available
- Broomfield (CO): Not displayed, not available
- Highland Village (Houston, TX): Displayed, not available
- Boulder (CO): Not displayed, not available
- Evergreen Walk (CT): Not displayed, no info about availability
- Valley Fair (Santa Clara, CA): Displayed, not available
- Walnut Creek (Bay Area, CA): Displayed, not available
- Grand Central (New York, NY): Displayed, not available
- Ala Moana (Honolulu, HI): Displayed, not available
- Scottsdale Quarter (Scottsdale, AZ): Displayed, not available
- International Plaza (Tampa, FL): Displayed, not available
- Galleria (Houston, TX): Displayed, not available
- Penn Square (Oklahoma City, OK): Displayed, not available
- Burlingame (CA): Displayed, not available
- Albuquerque (NM): Displayed, not available
- Stanford (CA): Displayed, not available
- Bethesda (MD): Displayed, not available
- Bethesda (MD): Displayed, not available
- San Antonio (TX): Displayed, not available
- Towson (MD): Displayed, not available
- Willow Bend Mall (Plano, TX): Displayed, not available
- La Jolla (CA): Displayed, not available
- South Coast Plaza (Costa Mesa, CA): Displayed, not available
- Burlington (MA): Displayed, not available
- Short Pump (Richmond, VA): Displayed, not available
- Park Meadows Mall (Lone Tree, CO): Displayed, not available
- Cherry Creek Mall (Denver, CO): Displayed, not available
- Crabtree Valley Mall (Raleigh, NC): Displayed, not available as of April 10 morning
Canada
- Halifax Shopping Centre (Halifax, NS): Not displayed, not available
- Place Ste-Foy (Quebec, QC): Not displayed, not available
- Eaton Centre (Toronto, ON): Not displayed, not available
- Mapleview Centre (Burlington, ON): Not displayed, not available
China
- Shenzhen (Southern China): Displayed, not available (In stock in 4 weeks)
France
- CAP 3000 (Nice): Not displayed, not available (No availability announced)
Confluence (Lyon): Not displayed, not available
Germany
- Jungfernstieg (Hamburg): Not displayed, not available
- Alstertal (Hamburg): Not displayed, not available
- Kö-Bogen, Königsallee 2 (Düsseldorf): Not displayed, not available
Netherlands
- Amsterdam: Not displayed, not available
- The Hague: Not displayed, not available
- Haarlem: Not displayed, not available
Spain
- Paseo de Gracia (Barcelona): Not displayed, not available (No availability announced)
- La Maquinista (Barcelona): Not displayed, not available (No availability announced)
United Kingdom
- Watford: Not displayed, not available
- Brighton: Not displayed, not available
- Covent Garden: Not displayed, not available
- Kingston: Not displayed, not available (Possibly April 24)
- Exeter: Not displayed, not available
- Edinburgh: Not displayed, not available
- Birmingham Bull Ring: Not displayed, not available
- SouthGate (Bath): Not displayed, not available
- Regent Street (London): Not displayed, not available
Apple’s 12-inch Retina MacBook became available to purchase in silver, space gray and gold on April 10, the same day that Apple Watch pre-orders began in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and United Kingdom. The notebook starts at $1,299 for the base 256GB configuration, while a 512GB model with a slightly faster processor is available for $1,599.
The 12-inch MacBook, positioned at the lower end of Apple’s notebook lineup, paves the way for the future with an ultra-thin design, one USB-C port, redesigned keyboard with an all-new butterfly mechanism, Force Touch trackpad, fanless architecture and all-day battery life. Initial reviews of the new MacBook found the notebook to have major design appeal, but too many key compromises.
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