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.
Source: Sprint
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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.
Source: Sprint
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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.
Source: Sprint
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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.
[Image credit: AFP/Getty Images]
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Source: Sprint
Taking aim: Google allegedly working hard to make sure Android Wear works with iOS
World news is awash with articles about the Apple Watch today, and frankly if you manage to see this article, it will be somewhat of a miracle. However, behind the scenes Google is apparently readying its counterattack, but what is this counterattack? Well, as The Verge is reporting, the Android Wear operating system team at Google is apparently “finishing the final technical details” of making sure Android Wear works with iOS, a step that likely wouldn’t explicitly affect the popularity of the Apple Watch, but would crucially give iOS users something that their own ecosystem doesn’t allow them by nature – variety and choice.
Yes, if Android Wear worked on iOS, iOS users could choose to have a smartwatch that didn’t necessarily need to look like an Apple Watch and still have pretty much all the same functionality. Of course, there are a few glaring obstacles that need to be overcome, the largest of which would be getting an Android Wear app approved in the Apple App Store, which when said that way seems nigh on impossible. Nevertheless, it would be a brave and great move if Google were able to offer Android Wear devices on the iOS platform, but we’ll have to see if it pans out that way.
What do you think about Android Wear devices being used with iOS? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: The Verge via Droid-life
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Here’s where you can get the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in the US
Today’s the big day, three of the most anticipated phones of 2015 have now arrived to the U.S.! While you’ve been able to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and HTC One M9 for a little while now, starting today you’ll be able to pick up the phone through your favorite brick-and-mortar locations or you’ll be able to snag the handset of your choice online for immediate shipping.
We’ll be publishing an article about where to buy the HTC One M9 in the US a bit later today, but for now let’s focus on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.
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U.S. Carriers
All four major US carriers now have the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in stock, as does the fifth largest carrier, US Cellular. For those interested in going the prepaid route, so far Boost Mobile appears to be your only option for the Galaxy S6 (S6 Edge isn’t an option).
AT&T
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AT&T customers can get the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in white, black, or gold color choices and with storage configuration options of 32,64, or 128GB. Pricing varies considerably, depending on if you’re going with AT&T Next, a contract, or paying outright. AT&T Next pricing for the GS6 and GS6 Edge will be dependent of the model you choose, the version of Next you use (Next 12 or Next 18).
The on contract pricing for the Galaxy S6 begins at $199, tapping out at $399.99 for the 128GB model. Outright pricing starts at $684.99 and goes as high as $884.99.
As for the Galaxy S6 Edge, on contract pricing begins at $299.99 and goes up to $499.99 for the 128GB version. Outright pricing for the 32GB model is $814.99 and goes up all the way to $1014.99 for the 128GB model.
For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on one of the links below:
Verizon
Like AT&T, Verizon is offering up both the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in storage sizes of 32, 64, and 128GB. The ame black, gold, and white color choices are also available. Pricing for Verizon is $199.99 with 2-year contract for the Galaxy S6 32GB, $299.99 for 64GB, and $399.99 for 128GB. Verizon also is offering the phone through its Edge program starting at $24.99 a month, or outright starting at $599.99 and tapping out at $799.99.
Pricing for the Verizon Galaxy S6 is $199.99 with 2-year contract for 32GB, $299.99 for 64GB, and $399.99 for 128GB. Verizon also is offering the phone through its Edge program starting at $24.99 a month, or outright starting at $599.99 and tapping out at $799.99.
The Galaxy S6 Edge is a little higher, starting at $299 for a 2-year contract, with the 64GB and 128GB models costing $399.99 and $499.99, respectively. Verizon Edge plans begin at $29.16 a month, and full retail pricing starts at $699.99.
For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on one of the links below:
Sprint
While Sprint does offer all three storage configurations for the Galaxy S6, the GS6 Edge is only offered in 32 or 64GB storage configurations. Both phones are also only limited to the colors of black or white.
As for pricing, Sprint offers multiple ways to pay, including 12 or 24 month leasing, a 24-month “Easy Pay” program, a traditional contract, or buying the phone outright.
For those interested in leasing, Sprint is offering a $20 credit for the 24-month lease that covers the cost of the 32GB Galaxy S6 completely, or helps complement the cost of leasing higher capacity models of the Galaxy S6 or the S6 Edge. To get the credit, you’ll have to bundle the lease with a qualifying phone plan. Easy Pay, on the other hand, is zero down for either the Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge, though the monthly payments will differ depending on the size of the phone and whether or not you’re going with the Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge.
Contract pricing for the Galaxy S6 is set at $199.99, $299.99, and $399.99 for the 32, 64, and 128GB models – respectively. Off-contract, outright pricing begins at $648 for the Galaxy S6, with the 64GB model costing $768 and the 128GB model costing $864.
Contract pricing for the Galaxy S6 Edge is set at $299.99 for the 32GB model and $399.99 for the 64GB version. Outright pricing is $768 and $864, respectively.
For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on one of the links below:
T-Mobile
T-Mobile offers all three color choices available in the United States, and all three storage configurations. One big advantage found with T-Mobile over the others is a free year of Netflix.
As for pricing, the Galaxy S6 is $679.92, $759.99, and $859.99 for the 32, 64, and 128GB models respectively. Payment plans are zero down and $28.33 a month for the 32GB model, $99.99 down ana $27.50 a month for the 64GB, and $199.99 down and $27.50 for the 128GB.
The Galaxy S6 Edge is priced at $779.76, $859.83, and $959.83 respectively. The payment plan for the 32GB model requires zero down and $32.49 a month, the 64GB model is $99.99 down and $31.66 a month, and the 128GB model is $199.99 down and $31.66 a month.
For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on one of the links below:
US Cellular
US Cellular carries both the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, but only in white or black with storage options of only 32 or 64GB. On-contract Galaxy S6 pricing is set at $199.99 for 32GBs, or $299.99 for 64GBs. Outright pricing is $680 and $770 respectively.
For the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, you’ll pay $299.99 on-contract for the 32GB model or $399.99 for the 64GB model. Outright pricing is $790 and $880 respectively.
For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on one of the links below:
Prepaid options
Boost only offers the 32GB Galaxy S6, and the pricing structure is pretty straightforward. You can pick up the device in black for $649.99 by following the link below.
Retailers
Tthere are a number of retailer partners (online and in-store) where you can pick up the Galaxy S6 and sign up for service with your favorite carrier. Here’s a list of some of the best places to begin your search for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge:
Interestingly enough, Staples seems to be the only one currently offering the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge unlocked, though I’m sure this will change in the hours and days to come.
Know of any other great places to buy, or special promos going on for the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge? Be sure to let us know in the comments. We’ll also be sure to update this post in the days to come as we learn more about possible promotions and deals related to Samsung’s latest devices.
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