LG is working on a scaled-down variant of the G4
It’s only been a couple of days since LG unveiled its flagship smartphone of 2015, the G4, and today, if a listing on a Dutch retailer’s website is anything to go by, it looks like a smaller variant of the handset is in the works.
According to The Central Point webpage, the scaled-down version of the G4 has been dubbed the G4C and carries model number LG-h525N. The listing also states that the device will launch on Tuesday, May 12, with a $330 price tag.
Unfortunately, we have no information with regards to specifications at this state, but it shouldn’t be too much longer before we know more.
Source: Central Point
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VLC for Android updated with background playback for video
VideoLabs is currently rolling out a new update for its official VLC for Android application via the Play Store. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade brings users the video background playback facility, the long-awaited Material Design makeover and much, much more.
The full changelog can be seen below:
- VLC now supports the background playback for video. Audio Delay control is also activated.
- There is a new look in the audio player, in the side bar, a new Album View, an improved search behavior, more Lollipop effects, a simplified the video player controller and a new file browser.
- On the backend, we fixed hardware acceleration for TS files, we support audio scrobblers, fixed SD cards browsing, added better logging and updated codecs.
If you’d like to install the update — hit the source link below.
Source: Play Store
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Note 3 LTE’s in Poland now receiving Lollipop update
Samsung is finally rolling out the long-awaited Android 5.0 update to all LTE variants of the Galaxy Note 3 located in Poland. As far as added functionality goes, this upgrade transports the latest build of Lollipop to the handset, in addition to a multitude of bug fixes and stability improvements.
Hit the break for the full changelog.
- Material Design: You will quickly notice a whole new colorful look and feel to your device – from fluid animations to new application and system themes, colors and widgets.
- Notifications UI & Priorities: In order to alert you to the mosttimely and relevant information, the format and behavior of notifications have evolved:
- notifications will appear on the lock screen and are intelligently ranked by type and who sent them.
- you double-tap to open one, swipe left or right to clear one, or clear all notifications from the bottom of the list.
- you can set the priority and privacy of notifications for each application.
- very high priority notifications will pop up briefly over other applications so that you can take action.
- when you dismiss a notification on one device it will be dismissed on your other Android devices, if they are connected to the Internet.
- you can further tailor how notifications behave with the new Downtime and Ambient Display settings (see below).
- New Interruptions & Downtime Settings: You can tailor how interruptions behave, choosing to allow all, none, or only priority interruptions. You can personalize what counts as a priority interruption (reminders, events, calls, messages) and even tailor them to be from only contacts you specify. The Downtime setting will allow only priority interruptions during the times and days that you specify. e.g. allow only priority interruptions on the weekend.
- Recent Apps (Multi-tasking): The redesigned Overview space (formerly called Recents) will include both applications and separate activities within those applications. For instance, each open tab in Chrome will also appear here along with recent applications; both your Gmail Inbox and a draft email message will appear as separate cards. This provides a consistent way to switch amongst tasks.
- Flashlight: Lollipop includes a new flashlight option as part of Quick settings (swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to see it).
- Pin a view/app: Screen pinning allows you to keep a specific app or screen in view. For example, you can ‘pin’ a game and your child will not be able to navigate anywhere else on your phone.
- Battery: The Battery settings panel now shows an estimated projection for how much time you have left while discharging or charging. You can also enable a new battery saver mode that will save power by reducing performance and most background data operations to extend your battery life.
- Smarter Internet Connections: With Android Lollipop, your phone will not connect to a Wi-Fi access point unless there is a verified Internet connection. This feature improves hand-offs between Wi-Fi and cellular connections, helping to maintain your video chat or voice-over-IP (VoIP) call as you switch.
- Performance: Your phone now uses the new Android Runtime to help optimize application performance. After upgrading to Lollipop, your applications will undergo a one-time optimization process. Note that the optimization for ART requires more space.
- Security: Encryption can now use a stronger 256-bit key to help protect your data. Note that the stronger key willonly be used after you perform a factory reset on Android Lollipop. Otherwise encryption will continue to use 128-bit key. You can turn on encryption in the Security settings menu.
As is customary with all manufacturer updates, the upgrade is being rolled out in stages, but if you don’t feel like waiting for a notification confirming that it’s ready for your device, you can search for the update manually.
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The HTC One M9 can finally capture uncompressed images
Look, sometimes it takes a little while for things to reach their full potential. Or does it? In our review of the HTC One M9, we talked about how lackluster the smartphone’s camera is, especially when compared to rival flagships like the iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6. That said, HTC has released an update to its standalone camera app that will make quite a few people happy. Available now on Google Play, this version of the HTC Camera is finally getting RAW support, which will let those of you with an M9 start capturing uncompressed image files — unfortunately, that’s the only device compatible with the new feature. You can grab the refreshed app right now — and once you’ve taken it for a spin, be sure to share your thoughts with us.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, HTC
Source: Google Play
A tearful tech demo from the studio behind ‘Final Fantasy’
Square Enix, the studio responsible for the famously pretty Final Fantasy series, routinely creates tech demos for the latest and greatest gaming systems, and this week it added one more to that repertoire. During Microsoft’s BUILD dev conference, Square Enix showed off a real-time DirectX 12 tech demo called WITCH: Chapter 0 [cry]. True to its name, this demo includes a crying woman — Agni from previous Square Enix tech demos — and all of the wonky facial animations that come with such an activity. WITCH features 63 million polygons per scene, “six to 12 times more” than what was possible with DirectX 11, Microsoft says. Check out the real-time demo below and note that while the animations certainly are pretty, there isn’t much going on in these scenes in terms of AI or NPC population.
Filed under: Gaming, HD, Microsoft, NVIDIA
Source: Nvidia
Finally, a Meerkat app for Android you’ll actually want to use
The temptation to write off Meerkat — the live-streaming app that sort of blew up at SXSW — is tough to resist. After all, Twitter wasted no time releasing a competitor (with a cleaner interface, no less) that slowly seems to be eating Meerkat’s lunch. For now though, Meerkat’s got one leg up on its bitter new rival: The team released an Android version of the app that actually works the way it’s supposed to. You see, Meerkat technically beat Periscope to Android by launching a closed beta app in mid-March, but you could only watch live streams, not start your own. In other words, it was almost completely pointless. Not so anymore!
The app still carries that pesky “beta” badge, but the sailing has been surprisingly smooth so far, even (or should I say especially) over T-Mobile’s LTE connection in midtown Manhattan. Thing is, it’s the very same streaming experience you’ll get from the iOS version of the app, and that means plenty of visual cruft to clutter up the stuff you actually meant to tune in to. With any luck we’ll see the Meerkat team get more comfortable with the ins and outs of Android — a Material Design-y look could work very nicely here — but their priority’s got to be to dial down the amount of junk vying for your attention on-screen. A blogger can dream, right? In any case, Meerkat should try to enjoy this lead while it lasts. Twitter’s already said that Periscope is Android-bound too, at which point this whole crazy race should just heat up all over again.
Filed under: Mobile
Source: Product Hunt
Join us for an Apple Watch Q&A on Facebook!
If you’re on the fence about getting an Apple Watch (though it’s going to be a while before you can strap on one of your own), you probably have some questions that our detailed review might not answer. We’ve employed our very own Deputy Managing Editor James Trew, who’s been playing with one for about a week to answer your questions in a Facebook Q&A. For the next hour, post a question in the thread below and we’ll answer them!
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Filed under: Apple
Sennheiser HD202 over-ear headphones, $14.95
While they may not be Bluetooth and don’t have a mic for taking calls, sometimes you need to unplug and if you’re looking for a phenomenal deal on a pair of over-ear headphones, take heed and act now. Sennheiser is a well-respected name in the DJ and Pro Audio community and anybody worth their salt will vouch for their products. NewEgg is running a 57% off sale on these bad boys with coupon code DEALSPHEADPHN51 that expires on 5/3. That puts these studio-quality cans in your hands for just $14.95.
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How to Choose and Customize Your Watch Face on Apple Watch [iOS Blog]
With all of the amazing features Apple Watch has to offer, it’s almost easy to forget that it’s also a watch. Apple has made it possible for you to change watch faces like you change your socks. Not only that, but you can customize each face with a variety of features, called “complications,” for a fully personalized experience. We’ve got a tutorial for you today that explains how to change from one watch face to another, the complications available for each face, and how to customize each face with your favorite ones.
Changing the Watch Face
Currently, there are 10 different watch faces available on Apple Watch, but Apple has hinted that additional watch faces will be released in the future. For now, switching between the 10 watch faces is simple.
- Press firmly on the screen that displays the time (what Apple calls a Force Touch).
- Swipe left or right to browse watch face options.
- Tap “Customize to see available complications and other options for each face.
- Tap the face you want to use.
Watch Faces and Customizable Complications
Astronomy
The astronomy face displays the solar system, day, date, and current time. There are no complications to customize, but you can move the planets forward and backward in time by turning the Digital Crown. You can also tap the moon icon to see its current phase and tap the solar system icon to see the position of the planets.
Chronograph
The chronograph face is perfect for precision timing down to the millisecond. You can change the face color and dial details. You can also add the following complications: date, calendar, moon phase, sunrise and sunset, weather, stocks, activity summary, alarm, timer, battery life, and world clock.
Color
Colors is a basic analog watch face with multiple bright color options for the face. You can add the following complications: date, moon phase, sunrise and sunset, weather, activity summary, alarm, timer, stopwatch, battery life, world clock, and your personal monogram (your initials, taken from your contacts list, displayed above the center).
Mickey Mouse
If you are headed out for some fun, the Mickey Mouse face offers an animated ticker similar to classic Mickey watches, only this one taps his toe as he points to the time. You can add the following complications: date, calendar, moon phase, sunrise and sunset, weather, activity summary, alarm, timer, stopwatch, battery life, world clock, and stocks.
Modular
If you want the most features available on your watch, then the Modular face is right for you. It comes in a variety of colors and you can add the following complications: date, calendar, moon phase, sunrise and sunset, weather, stocks, activity summary, alarm, timer, stopwatch, battery life, and world clock. Plus, you can see expanded views of calendar, weather stocks, activity, alarm, timer, stopwatch, and world clock.
Motion
If you really want to impress people with a great looking Apple Watch, show them an animated face. This includes animations of butterflies, flowers, or jellyfish, all of which display slight movement. Each time you raise your wrist, you’ll see a different butterfly, flower, or jellyfish in a variety of colors and shapes. The only complication available to add to the time is the date (with or without the day).
Simple
Of course, if you own an Apple product, there is probably a minimalist hiding inside you somewhere. If you aren’t ashamed of it, this face is a real eye-catcher. You can change the color of the second hand and adjust the details and numbering of the dial. You can also add the following complications: date, calendar, moon phase, sunrise and sunset, weather, activity summary, alarm, timer, stopwatch, battery life, and world clock.
Solar
If you are a bit of a sun worshiper, you might prefer a simple no-frills watch face that displays the sun’s current position in the sky on a curved line. You can’t add any complications, but you can move the sun across the curve to see it at dusk, dawn, zenith, sunset, and darkness by turning the Digital Crown. The face’s colors change over the course of the day to match the time.
Utility
If you are a no-nonsense kind of person, this watch face will suit your needs. You can change the color of the second hand and details of the dial and numbers. You can also add the following complications: date, calendar, moon phase, sunrise and sunset, weather, activity summary, alarm, timer, stopwatch, battery life, and world clock, and stocks. You can also expand the views of these features.
X-Large
Worried that you won’t be able to see everything on that tiny screen? The “X-Large” watch face displays the time in digital form in large numbers that take up the entirety of the screen. It’s a clean look and useful for those who might have eyesight problems. You can’t add any complications, but you can change the color. There are eight choices ranging from purple to red to white.
Customizing Complications
Now that you know what each face can do and what it looks like, you’ll need to learn how to make the changes you want.
- With the watch face showing, firmly press the display.
- Tap Customize.
- Tap to select a feature and turn the Digital Crown to adjust it.
- When finished, press the Digital Crown to save the changes.
- Tap the face to switch to it.
Adding Faces to Your Collection
You can add any number of customized faces, even ones with the same face but different complications, to your collection for quick access. It’s a good way to save a variety of different configurations for use in any situation.
- With the watch face showing, firmly press the display.
- Swipe all the way to the right and tap the plus (+) icon.
- Swipe up and down to browse the faces and tap the one you wish to add.
- Customize the face to your preferences.
- To delete a face from your collection: with the face showing, firmly press the display, swipe to the face you don’t want, then swipe it up and tap delete.
Setting Your Watch Ahead
If you are the type of person that sets their watch five minutes ahead in order to make it on time, you won’t be restricted to real-time with Apple Watch. You can set it ahead, just like a traditional watch.
- Open the Settings app on the Apple Watch.
- Tap “Time,” and then tap +0 min.
- Turn the Digital Crown to set the watch ahead as much as 59 minutes. This only changes the time on the watch face. It does not affect notifications and alarms.
With all of the highly customizable features available for each of the ten Apple Watch faces, you’ll be able to change them with every different mood you have throughout the day.
Huawei partners with Three for Honor 6 Plus UK launch, priced at £299
As promised, Huawei’s Honor 6 Plus smartphone is on schedule to arrive in the UK this month, featuring high quality mobile technology at a reasonable price point. Not only can you already pre-order the SIM-free handset for delivery on May 18th, but the Chinese manufacturer has teamed up with national carrier Three, which should give Huawei some additional exposure in the country.
As part of the exclusive deal, it looks like Three customers will get their hands on the smartphone a little sooner. The Three website lists the estimated delivery date as May 6th. The Honor 6 Plus is available from Three starting at £24 per month with a £19 upfront payment, or for £299 on pay-as-you-go, the same price as the SIM-free option from Amazon.
In terms of hardware, the Honor 6 Plus is proper high-end handset. The phones features a 1080p 5.5-inch display, octa-core HiSolicon Kirin 925 SoC, 3GB of RAM, dual 8 megapixel rear cameras and an 8 MP front camera. You’ll also find 32GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot that supports an additional 128GB of storage or dual-SIM connectivity, a huge 3,600mAh battery and Huawei’s Android 4.4.2 KitKat based Emotion UI 3.0 software. You can check out our hands on review for a closer look at the complete package.
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Huawei has been building close ties with the mainland European and UK markets over the past few years, and regularly launches its flagship products in the European capitals. Just last month Huawei came to London to unveil its new P8 smartphone. Although there’s still a way to go, partnering up with a major UK carrier is a sure sign that Huawei intends to break into the mainstream UK mobile market. Pre-orders are live now.
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